Doubtful Jennings Burial Found in Charlestown Cemetery
Governor J Frank Hanly believed the Jennings monument marked the hero’s grave but Hon William S Ferrier reports the remains are not there. He says Jennings lies in a smaller graveyard on Halcyon Hill and no remains were found at the monument site.
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J. Frank Hanly
Jennings
Charlestown
Indiana
Clark County
Hanly
Wa. S. Ferrier
Ferrier
Johnathan Jennings
Halcyon Hill
Local Round-Up From English and Surrounding Areas
Community notes report August events in English and nearby towns with fairs in Corydon and Dubois County, a soldiers reunion, road projects Jasper to French Lick, and a Birdseye reunion dates. The Oakland City Fair runs August 21 to 20, veteran pension exams noted, and church and civic updates include pastor resignations, officers, and local trades changes.
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Corydon Fair
Jasper
French Lick
Pets Gottfrie
Birdseye
Oakland
Dubois County
Huntingburg
R. M. Philips
Christian Church
Enforce State Section On Property Damage In Schools
A long letter urges strict enforcement of a law punishing malicious or willful property damage with fines up to twice the damage and up to twelve months in jail. It argues school repairs would drop if trustees spent on watchmen and detectives to deter vandalism. Local notes mention marriages, receptions, and a geography contest with prizes.
Sloan Post Meets Monthly at Boyd's Hall
Sloan Post holds sessions on the first and third Saturdays each month at Boyd's Hall at 2 p.m. Commander A. J. Goodman presides with Adjutant M. J. Brows. The message ends with an advertising line promoting Vincl as a blood tonic and vitality booster.
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Sloan Post
Boyd's Hall
J. Goodman
M. J. Brows
Adjt
Fond Dream Of A Farmer's Wife Ends In Meandering Woes
A sweet graduate essays fond dream of becoming a farmer's wife clashes with hard rural life. The tale follows meandering chores from gathering wood and milking cows to breaking through fields, goats, and hens, ending with a humorous warning about reality. A promotional line for Pompeion Massage Cream appears at the end.
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Gobbel
Alf Tillery
John Morgan
Indiana
Kohinoor Crystal Multiplex Lenses At MOovDEL Drua Store
Five years of optical experience claims old methods are inadequate and introduces Kohinoor Crystal Multiplex Lenses. Store manager Harry Roberts states permanent English location and offers a written guarantee on lenses and frames despite minimal advertising.
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Moovdel Drua Store
Harry Roberts
Mgr
Farm For Sale Near English With Water And Dwellings
169 acre farm listing with two dwellings a barn three springs and two wells with abundant water. Fruit trees noted. Located 35 miles north of English. Inquiries directed to Mrs. Kate Foreman for further particulars.
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Kate Foreman
Block Systet1 To Be Placed in Operation On The Soun Railway
Fragmented notice describes a block system being installed on the Soun Railway with references to instruments and lines. It mentions public events and concerts and warns against trespass on land with a prosecution notice. The piece also advertises local services and affordable job work offered by a local provider.
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Soun
Misville
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Chas. Hammond
Orange County
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Charles M. Jenkins
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Ada Vanwinkle
James 8. Ford
Anna McKin
Harry E. Moore
Mattie M. Benham
Harry Moore
Mattie Benham
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New Albany
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Starr
Ed Moore
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Adkins, Longest & Co
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St. Louis
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