Local News Notes From Floyd County and Jeffersonville
Baileys appointed administrator of their mother's estate. Hampel sues Chris Hampel for $64.73. Wilbur Worrall and Georgia Dogan marry in Jeffersonville. A pheasant theft reportedly occurred in Greenville. Local court actions include three damage suits with mixed verdicts. Prohibitionists nominate county ticket. A hunting accident claimed a 19 year old. Edgerton, a longtime thief, wed in Louisville while facing charges. Diphtheria illness affects the Reese family in Lafayette Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Richards
Ho Richards
Galardey
W. C. Ute
Brownstown
Wilbur Worrall
Georgia Dogan
Jeffersonville
Justice Mix
Pitt
Yestern
Death of George J. Goodhub in Boise Traced to Sudden Cause
George J. Goodhub died suddenly last night in Boise Idaho while employed by Boise Traction Company. He was twenty seven and survived by parents and sister Mia Williams Newhouse. He belonged to Scottish Rites Masons DePauw Lodge No 888 F and A M New Albany Commandery No 5 Knights Templar and New Albany Lodge of Elks. Further details awaited by family and funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deliv .Goodhub
State Street
Boise
Idaho
Harry J. Dalton
Boisé-traction System
Louis-ville
Goodbub
George
Dalton
Mia. Williams
Newhouse
Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company
Jeffersonville
Seymour
Boise Traction Company
Scottish Rites Masons
DePauw Lodge
New
Albany Commandery
No. 5
Knights, Templar
New Albany
Elke
Pear
Boine
Louis Erb Dies From Self Inflicted Wounds at Local Hospital
Louis Erb of Louisville died at 9 o clock last night at Lauiaville city hospital from throat wounds suffered in a self inflicted act during a personal crisis. He had lived with his nephew Casper Erb at 417 State Street and was 79 years old. He left a wife and son and had shown prolonged despondency before the attempt. Burial is expected at Cave Hill cemetery. Joseph O. Shaw returned from Missouri after months away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Erb
Lauiaville City Hospital
Erb
Casper Erb
State Street
St. Edward's Hospital
Dre, Sigma
Pribune backs Deshler for Floyd County seat in General Assembly
The Pribune urges Floyd County voters to elect Oscar Deshler to the next General Assembly. It argues his diverse experience across multiple states, labor roots, tax contributions, and stance on law enforcement and the county option law. It cautions voters to vote conscience over party, promising steady conservatism with progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd County
General Assembly
Oscar Deshler
Ohio
West Virginia
Missouri
Kansas
Oregon
Kentucky
Indiana
Deshler
Stratton farm partition divides 750 acre estate among heirs
The Stratton farm near New Albany township was partitioned among Emaplioe Stratton's heirs. Commissioners Robert A. Kelly William R. Atkine and John M. Baylor apportioned the 750 acres in five parcels. Harry Briscoe Evalyn Alexander Virgie Wright Lydia Herndon and Sallie E. Chapman received varying shares. Several heirs reside in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany Township
Stratton
Emaplioe Stratton
Robert A. Kelly
William R. Atkine
John M. Baylor
Fidelity Trust Company
Louisville
Harry Briscoe
Evalyn Alexander
Virgie Wright
Lydia Herndon
Sallie E. Chapman
Man Sues For 1000 Damages In Fire Incident
Alonzo Plummer sues George R. Fox for 1000 for injuries from a fire set to his clothing while he slept at Foxs Inn on August 33 1908. Plummer of Georgetown alleges malicious ignition caused burns and pain. Also notes divorce suit of Elizabeth Jackson from Andrew Jackson and decorator Edward W Fitegerald returning from the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Plummer
George R. Fox
Plummer
Georgetown
Fox
Fox's Inn
Paris & Trusty
Plainsf
Democratic gatherings draw 260 as leaders seek revival
In Fitch ward meetings at LaPorce and Branklin homes, with George Strack speaking, Jerry Washington Willy Perry and Diamond Quartet performing, a fish fry closed the night. About 260 attendees filled Macuneroher Hall for a Democratic rally featuring ex governor George W. Peck and Senator Cyrus B. Davis as leaders urged revival ahead of Bryan's Louisville trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotorea
Tahooln
Maeuneroher Hall
George W. Peck
Wisconsin
Lincoln League
William J. Bryan
Louisville
Bryan
Election Commissioners Named for Local Ballot Duties
John A. Weathers is named Republican election commissioner by County Clerk W F Ruoff on recommendation of County Chairman M B Thorman. Levi H. Noott is the Democratic commissioner, recommended by Chairman John J Lyons. Messia, Weathern and Scoté join Rouff on the board to receive state and national ballots in Indianapolis and distribute them to forty one precinct inspectors the day before the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Weathers
W. F. Ruoff
M. B. Thorman
Levi H. Noott
John J. Lyons
Messia
Weathern
Scoté
Rouff
Board of Election Commissioners
Indianapolis
River conventions cited and travel plans proposed
Hartman and Bilis report favorable notices from the national rivers and harbors convention in Chicago. Local members discuss plans for a state convention excursion by boat on the Ohio River to Green River locks, with emphasis on broader exposure to river navigation and related sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Hartman
Ray Bilis
Chicago
H. O. Smith
Pittsburg
Post Q
J. H. Zink
Parsons
Kansas
0. M. Zink
Frank P. Werner
Indianapolis
O. M. Zink
Furniture Exchange
Evansville
T. P. A. Boys
Post J
Evansville Journal News
Ohio
Green River
Spottaville
Terre Haute
Lafayette
Marion
Muncie
Anderson
Upstate
Boya
New Albany
T. E. Crawford
Mrs Eva Gorsuch Dies At 74 In This City
Mrs Eva Gorsuch a longtime resident died Tuesday at 1 45 pm at the home of Mrs Margaret Alexander 815 Bad Main street where she had lived for years She was a Lebanon Ohio native 74 years old and survived by two daughters Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 00 o clock from the Alexander home Also mentions the death of Mrs Mahala Crandall widow of Ter tales Crandall aged 77 10 months noting she died at her Georgetown home after a short illness She was a United Brethren church member and respected resident of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Gorsuch
Orty
Margaret Alexander
Bad Main Street
Gorsuck
Lebanon
Ohio
S. J. Alexander
Sand
First Presbyterian Church
Alexander
Mahala Crandall
Tertales Crandall
Georgetown
Mary E. Teaford
Firat Treat
City
George Crandall
Local Notices and Visits Highlight Community Life
Miss Myrtle Abbott of Corydon visits here. Mr and Mrs William Sharp relocate from Harrison county. Miss Charity Dennis of Salem visits uncle David Dennis. James F Russell improving from typhoid at St Edward's hospital. Mrs John M Maria returns from Nashville visit. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs William Mathes at 319 West Second Street. Former Sheriff Jacob Loesch becomes a grandfather. Dr F A Mitchell back from Martinaville after rheumatic relief. Wm A Greene and wife visiting from Soldier's Home Lafayette. plan calls on Mosea Doyle and relatives. Mrs Henristta Jones of Temple leaves for French Lick beside granddaughter Mrs Shirley Dyke who is critically ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Russell
St. Edward’s Hospital
John M.maria
Boone Denton
Nashville
Tenn
William Mathes
West Second Street
Jacob Loesch
F. A. Mitchell
Martinaville
Iso
Wm. A. Greene
Lafayette
Galena Social Notes Include Sick Mr Featheringill and Outings
Mr Meredith Featheringill, sick but improving, appears in Galena notes. The Flinch Club meets at Mr and Mrs Will Rice's. Local residents Miss Nannie Fife Miss Oletice and Mayme Rice with Mr Frank Fife and Mr Henry Nagel traveled to Palltight for a log outing. Visitors Mr and Mrs Will Davis of Canada tour friends and relatives here. Miss Maggie May Wolford Perry Morton Miss Bessie Morton and Mr Alva Fife enjoyed horseback riding Sunday afternoon. A hay ride to Mr Horace Williams Saturday night brought a good time. Neighbors hosted a surprise birthday for Mrs Will Rice on Tuesday night. Master Marghel Mise Jennie and Mrs Will Morton are reported sick. Miss Nellie Reen improved from diphtheria. Mr Harry and Mise Roxie Farnsley visited friends at Pulltight Sunday. Two OLp Mains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith Featheringill
Flinch Club
Will Rice
Nannie Fife
Oletice
Mayme Rice
Frank Fife
Henry Nagel
Hickory
Palltight
Will Davis
Canada
Maggie May Wolford
Perry Morton
Bessie Morton
Alva Fife
Horace Williams
Nellie Reen
Mr. Harry and
Mise Roxie Farnsley
Mrs McCuulloch Hosts Thimble Party At Market Street Home
Mrs Thomas M McCuulloch hosted a thimble party yesterday afternoon at 1741 East Market street with a dozen guests including Mesdames John F Ziegelbaur James D Croxall Guy Then J R Duffie F H Wilcox Harry Hopkins O D Keleo William H Baer Harvey McCulloch and Misa Delphine Croxall. Rent receipts for sale in book form at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. McCuulloch
East Market Street
John F. Ziegelbaur
James D. Croxall
Guy Then
J. R. Duffie
F. H. Wilcox
Harry Hopkins
O. D. Keleo
William H. Baer
Harvey McCulloch
Misa Delphine Croxall
Obituary notes for several residents reported
A series of funeral notices and deaths are recorded for Haven Kenma unknown spelling and surrounding areas. Augustus D Lynch died in Washington D C and was buried at Crown Hill. Adolph Jaeger died at home 1117 Visicennes Street and funeral at Saint Marys cemetery. Clara Schmadel widow of Dr Joseph Schmadel died in Vinancien aged 35 with one child. Susan B Clarke native of Washington County died from fall injuries, age 78. Thomas Antle colored man died on Corydon Pike aged about 90 plus, funeral at Second Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph
Edmund Jaeger
Visicennes Street
S J. Mary's Cemetery
Clara Schmadel
Joseph O. Schmadel
Vinancien
Etroit
Suean B. Clarke
Washington County
Iear
Salem
William Clarks
Thomas Antle
Qorydon Pike
Second Baptist Church
Abe Martin Impressions by Kin Hubbard
In Indianapolis News Abe Martin laments politics and daily life with humor. The column ribbing Taft, local figures, and town habits pokes fun at campaigns, salaries, spongy town talk, and aging relatives while delivering a sly moral about choosing sides and daily frugality. Local quirks and personalities are named with playful satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Martin
Kin Hubbard
Indianapolis
Taft
Cleveland
New York
Melodeon Hall
Tilford
Lafe
Lafe Badallus
Hoosier Elm DAR Organizes In Corydon With Eighteen Charter Members
Hoosier Elm Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is organized in Corydon named for the elm where Indiana’s first constitution was adopted. Officers and committees elected include Regent Miss Kate Lockett, Vice Regent Mrs Clara M Ellie, Recording Secretary Mrs W C Adams, Corresponding Secretary Mrs Edw Keller, Registrar Miss Maroin Morris, Historian Miss Lizzie Pfrimmer, Program Committee Mrs L Morris Mrs W J Bullett Miss Jennie Griffin, By Laws Miss Ollie Griffin Miss Charlotts Luckett Miss Maggie Bullet, plus charter members Mrs W E Cook Mrs G Van Hook Misses Maggie Griffin Georgia Lemmon Lenora Faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier Elm
Corydon
Indiana
Kate Lockett
Clara M. Ellie
W. C. Adams
Edw. Keller
Maroin Morris
Lizzie Pfrimmer
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D. W. Baxter
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John Zahnd
J. W. White
William Knight
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George Fiehback
L. G. Stork
E. J. Jaegers
William Miller
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St. Joseph's Infirmary
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Moore
Edward Hisey
Force Handle Company
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Edgerton
Mattie Belle Pearson
North Vernon
Nancy Morgan
Joseph O Morgan
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George J. Goodhub
Harry J Dalton
Elks and
Masonic Order
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Joseph O. Shaw
Pribune
Stratton Farm
Riley Fox
Elizabeth Jackson
Andrew Jackson
Stotsenburg & Weathers
Edward W. Fitegerald
Samuel Hood
East Fourth Street
Myrtle Abbott
Mra
William Sharp
Harrison County
Charity Dennis
David Dennis
Master Marghel
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