New Albany Captains Form Dan Griffin Post No 130 G A R
A new G A R post in Dan Griffin Post No 130 is formed by Capt Andrew Fite and others after muster in New Albany. An installation at the Opera House featured English News Band music and strong addresses. Membership lists include many 38th Ind to 144th Ind veterans. The post honors Col Dan Griffin for gallant service and multiple prisoner takings at Mission Ridge and Jonesboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Fite
J. W. Darbin
C. H. Sowle
A. L. Brasher
New Albany
New Post
Dan Griffin
G. A.R
Opera House
A. J. Goodman
Andrew Scott
Wm. Goodson
M. S. Real
Geo. H. Bunch
Theo. Longest
James Caroelison
Geo
W. Sillings
Jacob Sappenfield
John Key
Ira Grant
J. M. Nicholson
E. W. Henegar
Fielding Roberson
R. P. Landham
A. Leaser
John M. Lone
J. Land
Jonah Longest
Wm. A. Mayes
John R. Longest
Ind. Reg
Mission Ridge
Tenn
Jonesboro
14Th Army Corps
Local Round-Up Highlights and Upcoming Events
Local notices recap fair talk and theater plans for September. John T. Adkins advertises Homestead fertilizers. Folks Up Willow Creek plays at the Opera House September 22 with Frank Davidson's Company. Rev S D McCracken preaches at the Presbyterian church. County officials in session and property moves on East 5th St. A child of W L Mathers died. burial Wednesday. The Indiana Conference meets at Linton September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Creek
Opera House
Rev
S. D. McCracken
Presbyterian Church
Board of County Commissioners
County Council
Martin Brown
E. G. Boyd
East 5Th St
Indiana Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Linton
Tucker
George Dooley
Water Street
Eld
Ira O’neal
Illinois
Christian Church
Frank Davidson
W. L. Mathers
Madison Wins Site For Southeastern Hospital for the Insane
The seven member locating commission including Gov. Hanly selected Madison Indiana over New Albany Charlestown Columbus North Vernon and Bedford to host the new Southeastern Hospital for the Insane. Dr FE Smith recommended Madison following inspections of six sites and a later expert visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Madison
Southeastern Hospital For the Insane
Indiana
Hanly
FE. D. Smith
New Albany
Charlestown
Columbus
North Vernon
Bedford
Smith
Crawford County Teachers Institute Opens With Strong Attendance
The Crawford County Teachers Institute began Monday with large attendance. Instructors include State Captain F A Cotton of Indianapolis, Lewis M Terman Worcester Mass, Geo F Bass Indianapolis, and H J Cozine Chicago. Monday and Tuesday evening entertainments at the Opera House were well attended. The county commencement Wednesday evening featured an address to graduates by Prof C A Prosser of New Albany, deemed very appropriate. The institute is regarded as among the best for instruction and entertainment in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County Teachers’ Institute
F. A. Cotton
Indianapolis
Lewis M. Terman
Worcester
Mass
Geo. F. Bass
H. J. Cozine
Chicago
Ill
Opera House
C. A. Prosser
New Albany
Chas Deich Birth and Early Life in Prideville Lore
A Central Normal College class history recounts Chas Deich born in Prideville Crawford county famed for deep blue skies. He spent youth on a farm chasing butterflies grasshoppers frogs and rabbits. He later taught in the Ozark Mountains and graduated with the Scientific class of 08.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prideville
Crawford County
Libraria
Chas, Deich
Hargrave
Seat of Knowledge
Ozark Mountains
Old
Missouri
Central Normal College
Sailor Jean Visits State Capitol Tour Milestone
A sailor from Boston arrives Wednesday afternoon en route to visit eight one wheel contrivances across 17 state capitals. He has traveled 17 000 miles, worn out 23 pairs of shoes and 12 suits, and plans a three year trip with 1 year and one month left, four months ahead of schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sailor Jean
Boston
Mass
Green Snakes Scare Cabbage Patch Farmers in Indiana
The small green cabbage snake has appeared in Southern Indiana cabbage patches, nearly cambric needle sized and hard to detect among leaves. Believed poisonous, it has unsettled farmers and disrupted cabbage trade as rumors spread. The item also notes a Hazlewood ford incident involving Flick and his team, a Huntingburg fair train run, and a marriage license event in Alton with Ida Mae Harrison and Dr. Briggs, followed by their marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Mae Harrison
Alton
T. B. Sonner
Briggs
Bowling Green
Court House
Nicholas Harrison
Cecil Suddarth
Hardison
Ida Mae
Wm Briggs
Antea
Harrison
Red Birds Warning From State Fish and Game
State Fish and Game Commissioner Z T Sweeney warns against trapping and selling red birds. Deputy Earl ordered to enforce the law across the state and stop violators. The note includes editorial asides about million dollar piles and a broken bed slat.
Horses For Sale At Milltown Auction
A car load of horses will be sold at Milltown on Saturday September 9 and Monday September 11. The ad notes some good horses and invites interested buyers to call at Adam Utz lot in Milltown for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milltown
Adam Utz
New Decater
Ala
R. E. McClarey & Co
Tennyson, Ind
Folks Up Willow Creek at the Opera House Friday
Frank Davidson's Superb Company returns to present Folks Up Willow Creek at the Opera House on Friday evening September 22. The troupe previously performed here five winters ago and drew praise for Robinson Crusoe Rip Van Winkle and Folks Up Willow Creek. Audiences are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Davidson
Willow Creek
Opera House
Rip van Winkle
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Dan Griffin Post
Ness
John T. Adkins
Homestead
Peter Goodson
Homstead
Jonx T, Adkins
Henry Perkins
Jesse Melton
Gobbel's Drug Store
Rosenbarger
Leslie Bunch
Thos. Brown
Bunch
Young Satterfield
Sidney Ott
Thomas Ott
Elva Gilmore
H. B. Gilmore
Louisville
Leavenworth
Cedar Cemetery
Institute
Hankins’ Studio
Opera House Pharmacy
F. R. Gobbel
Joseph W. Patton
Flick
Hazlewood’s
Huntingburg
The
Southern
State Fish and Game
Moyal Baking Pownge
W.L. Gregory
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