Welsh Prince Madoc and Early American Settlers Legend
A narrative links the Welsh prince Madoc to a medieval voyage across the Atlantic. It cites Hackluyt and Catlin, notes ancient forts along the Ohio River, and mentions a legend of settlers near Fern Grove and encounters with the Mandans, framing the tale as a favored historical hypothesis.
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Madoc
Madaweg
Prince of Wales
Chester
Carnarvuth
Conway
Mississippi
Ohio
Falls
Tey
Fourteen Mile Creek
Fern Grove
Sand Island
Rogers Clark
Corn Island
Marietta
Harrods Creek
Clark County
America
Hackluyts
Catlyn
Smithsonian
Catlin
Missouri
North Dakota
Mr. Tatlin
North
Welsh Roots and Indian Conflicts at the Falls
The Ohio Miscellany recounts claims that Welsh settlers arrived at the falls before Columbus, aided by comparable language with Welsh and Welsh relics. It notes skeletons found near the Quoie ferry site, a shield with Welsh-Motto, and a battle scene along the falls. It suggests Mandan remnants as Welsh half-breeds, with artifacts damaged by attempted extraction.
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Catlin
Ohio Miscellany
Quoaie
Wales
Kentucky
Virginia
Clark County
Paddox
Elks Hope To Win Tonight In Local Basketball Bout
The Elks Apollo team faces Sutcliffe Independents at the Armory in a pivotal Fall City league matchup. Sutcliffe recently joined the Fall City Basketball Association after a decisive win, while the Elks seek to cut the rival’s lead and boost their own path to Kansas City. The crowd awaits a closely contested game amid a slate of upcoming fixtures with strong additions from Louisville and other rivals.
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Elks Apollo
Sutcliffe Independents
Armory
Lane Sutcliffe
Fall City Basket Ball Association
Klean Kleaners
Fall City
Elks
Kansas City
Jeff Boys
Sateliffes
Slaughter
Sims
Heiser
Louisville
Y. M. Eo
New Albany
St. Navier’s Gym
Sutcliffe
Milk Lunch Planned in Schools by Board and Volunteers
The school board backs a milk lunch plan to begin on Monday February 21. Weighing will be done by a mother with Red Cross nurse Miss Barnes assisting. Parent-Teachers will be aided by Red Cross funds as dairymen Baird Shannon and Ingram supply milk at 3 cents per half pint per child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Barnes
Red Cross
Red Cross Society
Messrs
Baird, Shannon and
Ingram
Presbyterians Enjoy Informal Evening of Games and Music
An informal gathering at the manse featured punch and wafers after games and music on Thursday evening. Music was provided by Hiram Dawson on flute and Mrs Walter Swartz on piano, with couples including Milton Jones James C Glossbrenner M A Adams Andrew Carlisle Walter Swartz Homer Hazard and Rev and Mrs O L Black among the attendees.
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Hiram Dawson
Walter Swartz
Milton Jones
James C. Glossbrenner
M. A. Adams
Andrew Carlisle
William Reschar
Wesley Williams
W. O. Sweeney
Homer Hazard
A. J. Howard
Dorothy Swartz
O. L. Black
County Hospital Regulation Bill Advances to Senate
Representative Clapp introduces a bill setting rules for county hospital establishment. The House passed the measure and it moves to the Senate for consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapp
House
Senate
In Memoriam Mrs. Sadie Bursby Ill on Woerner Avenue
Mrs. Sadie Bursby of Woerner Avenue has been ill for some time and is reported to be threatened with pneumonia.
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Sadie Bursby
Woerner Avenue
Indiana seeks film censorship by state board of education
Lawmakers consider giving the State Board of Education power to approve films and advertising content. Fees would fund examiners and inspectors, with a $2 fee for original film reviews and $1 for duplicates. The measure includes a $5,000 start appropriation and targets harmful serials and sensational advertising while drawing support from women's groups.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
State Board of Education
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Church Federation of Indianapolis
Moayres
Board
Legislative Council of
Tndiana
Jeff
Geel
Hoosiers Plan Trip to Harding Inauguration
Indiana Republicans form plans to travel to Washington on March 4 for the Harding inauguration. Many seek outdoor ceremonies and celebrations, with reservations arranged by F E Schortemeier, secretary of the Republican State Committee, 321 Severin Hotel, Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Washington
Harding
F. E. Schortemeier
Republican State Committee
Severin Hotel
Schortemeier
Movement to raise age of consent and expand protections
A bill seeks to set the age of consent at 18 for both boys and girls. Another proposal would make mothers equal guardians with fathers over their children, and both measures are in process to be urged by women.
Absent Guest Banquet Aids East Relief
Bad weather limited attendance at the Uniform Bank K P Absent Guest banquet. Knights of Pythias served as ushers and hosts in uniform and raised funds for American Relief in famine stricken regions. Mrs Sweeney spoke on East suffering and James Fortune gave an address. Mayor Smith of Louisville did not attend.
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Uniform Bank
K. P
Near East
Rain Damps St Luke's Brotherhood Meeting Attendance
Ladies invited attended in larger numbers than men as rain disrupted the St Luke's Brotherhood monthly meeting at New Chapel. Rev Watkin spoke on Brotherhood and Service to general approval amid music, singing and a luncheon.
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Qqite
St. Luke's Brotherhood
Watkin
New Chapel
Boy Edward Wilcoxson Leaves Hospital After Ankle Surgery
Edward Wilcoxson nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Ed Wilcoxson of Spring Hill returned home from the Children's Hospital in Louisville after four months. He underwent an operation for an ankle condition and while the leg remains in a cast doctors say he will be able to walk.
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Edward
Ed Wilcoxson
Spring Hill
Children’s Hospital
Louisville
St Tuuke's Brotherhood Meeting Tonight Invites Indias
An open gathering of St Tuuke's Brotherhood will occur this evening with Indias among the invited guests. Special sneakers will be present and refreshments will be served as attendees enjoy a general good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Tuuke’s Brotherhood
Local Ladies Visit Sisters in Albany
Mrs. W. A. Davis of Meigs Avenue is on the sick list. Mrs. Alfred Hall Mrs. Arthur Wilson and Mrs. Ben Clegg plan to spend Friday with their sister Mrs. John Hasenstab in New Albany.
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W. A. Davis
Meigs Avenue
Alfred Hall
Arthur Wilson
Ben Clegg
John Hasenstab
New Albany
Economic Club Meets at I O O F Hall
The Utica Township Economic Club met Thursday February 10 at the I O O F Hall with 15 members and two visitors. Officers for next year were elected: President Mrs Ivan Jacobs vice president Mrs W Lewman secretary and treasurer Mrs Arthur Young. A fine dinner followed and the next meeting is set for March 10 at the I O O P Hall in Prather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utica Township
C. C. Payne
Tlafayette
Callahan
Jeffersonville
Removal of Prison Reformatory Moves Toward Putnaisville
Indiana Senate voted 44 to 3 to relocate the Reformatory to Putnaisville with Hays the sole dissent. The measure now awaits House action as the House again opposes contractor relief and kills a bill allowing county commissioners to finish uncompleted work.
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Senate
Indiana
Putnaisville
Hays
Clark
Scott
Arnold
McCulloch
House of Representatives
House
Needlecraft Club Meets for Sewing and Lunch
The Perconals Needlecraft Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Garner Lutz on Walnut Street for sewing followed by a dainty plate lunch. Attendees included Mrs James Clyde Hoover Ed Schan M Finch Will Moser Harry Edwards Orville Brown Ben Cregg and Mrs Garner Lutz. The King’s Herald Society of Wall Street M E church plans a Valentine party at Lorna Miriam Scull’s home Friday night.
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Needlecraft Club
Garner Lutz
Walnut St
James Clyde Hoover
Ed Schan
M. Finch
Will Moser
Harry Edwards
Orville Brown
Ben Cregg
The
King’s Herald Society of
Wall St
Maple Street church circle hosts literary program
The C. R. Circle of the Maple Street M E church met Tuesday night at Mrs. John Leppert's home on Market Street. A very interesting literary program was presented, followed by refreshments and a social evening for all attendees.
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C. R. Circle
Maple St. M. FE
John Leppert
BE. Market St
Marriage of Miss Botts and Mr Densford in Louisville
Miss Helen Botts of Nashville Tennessee wed Mr Howard Densford of Louisville formerly Jeffersonville in Louisville on Friday February 4 with Father O Connor officiating. A reception followed at the home of his parents in Louisville where the couple will live for now. Ella Mildred daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen Clark E Maple Sr has been ill at home several days.
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Helen Botts
Nashville
Tennessee
Howard Densford
Louisville
Jeffersonville
Father O’connor
Henry Densford
Ella Mildred
Mr. Ben Deidrick Critical at Home on Missouri Avenue
Local report states Mr. Ben Deidrick is critically ill and at his home on Missouri Avenue. Details are scarce. No further information available at this time.
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Ben Deidrick
Missuri Avenue
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Columbus
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Penman Mawr
Trun
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Fo Nial
Memoriam
Chas. A. Schimpff
the Star
Try Geo. W. Stout
Indiana State Chamber of Commerce
Eamny Dack
Movi Ne Picture Crasorship Board
State Board of
wWihiatan Campal
Trdiana
A. A. Michelson
University of Chicago
Perconals
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