Severe rainstorm devastates Clark township crops and bridges
A monster storm swept the area from Monday night into Tuesday morning, deluging the Middle Fork valley with over two inches of rain. Farmers report widespread crop losses including corn, wheat, and hay, with Adda bushel of corn destroyed near Bristow and the Lasher bridge nearly washed away. High water hindered mail delivery and many streams remain fordable only with difficulty. The flood threatens the county’s largest crop in years, with prospects falling far short of expectations.
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Clark Township
Anderson River
Anderson
Bristow
Tom Miles
Adda
Hinev Lasher
Lasher
Altland
Troy considers fall street fair with carnival plans
Negotiations are underway for a fall street fair in Troy if arrangements satisfy. Nearby towns Rockport Tell City Cannelton host homecomings and big celebrations while Hawesville draws many visitors to Indiana Amusement Co. events. Troy aims to match sister cities with street improvements and advertising to attract crowds.
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Troy
Rockport
Tell City
Cannelton
Hawesville
Indiana Amusement Co
River rises threaten bottom lands near Prey
Heavy rains caused the Ohio River to rise rapidly with two feet gained Monday night. Farmers fear floodwaters will overtop the corn in the surrounding bottom lands near Prey, risking total crop loss.
Spencer County Court House News: Wills and Marriages
Henry C Whitehouse age 44 plans marriage to Mollie Moore age 37 of Wilds. The will of Philip Roos dated March 6 1900 bequeaths personal and real estate to his children and grandchildren with specific sums and home rights for daughters while single. Frederick Roos named executor. witnesses Frederick Moosberger and F W Kanzler.
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Henry C Whitehouse
Mollie Moore
Philip Roos
Frederick
Louisa
Charles
Jacob
Edward
Magdalena Connor
Sophia Schmuck
Philip
Henry
Julius
Rosalie
Ida
Frederick Roos
Frederick Moosberger
F. W. Kanzler
Curt Connor Aims for Aeronautic Fame in Troy
Experimental youths in Troy report Curt Connor son of L O and Mrs Connor has spent three months on aerial navigation. He has not finished an aircraft but has built balloons and ascended many, all safely sailing out of sight.
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Troy
Curt Connor
Mgr
Curt
Wrights
Land Transfers Reported From Local Deeds
Listing of multiple property transactions including Lettie Cline to Rath Dawson for 1000 acres at 100 dollars per acre and Lake Realty Co. to Claud I Richard for lots 80 and 381 in Richland City at 120 dollars, with several other 80 acre or similar parcels exchanging hands for amounts ranging from 125 to 200 dollars.
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Lettie Cline
Rath Dawson
Lake Realty Co
Claud I. Richard
Richland City
A. ©. Ferguson
Evelyn Dikeland
Rebecca M. Harris
William Link, Jr
C. H. Harris
John H. Crewston
H. Harris
Christopher G. Bauer
Wm. Huebschman
Quarrel Over Weeds Ends in Fatal Shot at Cannelton
Duncan called gemman shot James Sugg after a dispute over garden plants on the old Aunt Jane Washington place along Sulphur Springs road. Sage died an hour after a gunshot wound to the right chest. Coroner cites death by internal hemorrhage. Duncan is jailed as grand jury preparation looms.
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Duncan
James Sugg
Cannelton
Aunt Jane
Sage
Wittiner
Hastile
Bridge slated for Anderson township completion in 1909
Joseph Danby trustee and Dan Gayer told county commissioners that Van Winkle Ford neighbors will supply fill for the new bridge. The board ordered construction finished by October 1, 1909. Lafayette Engineering Co. holds a $708 contract for the superstructure. abutments cost $210 to Ben Bruggemann. The bridge eases local travel for Anderson township residents.
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Joseph Danby
Anderson Township
Dan Gayer
van Winkle Ford
Lafayette Engineering Co
Ben Bruggemann
Voigt Announces Candidacy for Third District Congress
George H. Voigt of Jeffersonville declares for Congress in the Third District, pending Democratic action. A longtime Clark County Democratic leader and former prosecuting attorney, he has campaigned across the district and previously served in the Indiana Legislature representing Clark, Floyd, and Jefferson counties. Economy airtight fruit jars at Baertich's.
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George H. Voigt
Jeffersonville
Voigt
Clark County
Clark
Floyd
Jefferson
Wife Recovered After Two Week Disappearance
After a two week search Mr. Newton of Kentucky found his wife near Troy. She had left home with her husband and children and hid with Nic Fraser on the Backer farm. Mrs. Newton wandered in a stupor and recalled little of the events. Town marshal James Martin located her after Newton traced her route from Newburg.
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Newton
Kentucky
Ohio River
Troy
Nic Fraser
Backer
Fourth Class Postmaster Examination Notice
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an examination for the fourth class postmaster at Apalona Indiana to be held in Branchville. Age 20 or over, residency required within the office territory, open to U S citizens. Applicants must file forms with the commission in Washington seven days before the examination.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Branchville
Indiana
Apalona
United States
Apalona Post Office
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Washington
D.C
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Pleasant Ohio River boat trip from Tell City
A social party spent Sunday afternoon navigating the Ohio from Tell City with guests A M Backer Will Buertich Harry Snyder Benno Feldpausch Agnes Gaesser Clara Cassidy Joel Cassidy and Imogene Warner of Evansville as guest of honor Chaperones Dr and Mrs E K B Snyder. The launch Delphine was chartered for the excursion and the group visited Camp Delight and explored nearby caves.
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Ohio
Tell City
Messrs
A. M. Backer
Will Buertich
Harry Snyder
Benno Feldpausch
Agnes Gaesser
Clara
Joel Cassidy
Imogene Warner
Evansville
EK. RB. Snyder
Delphine
Camp Delight
Dorse Masterson Spends Week in Cloverport Ky
Dorse Masterson spent the week at Cloverport Kentucky with his sister Mrs Edna Hemphill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorse Masterson
Cloverport, Ky
Mrs
Edna Hemphill
Good Roads Movement Expands in Virginia Wheat Prices Rise
The article notes progress in Virginia’s good roads campaign as farmers reduce transport costs and officials plan model highways. It cites Washington Post statistics on road spending and freight savings, then reports on Judge Cook’s retirement in Perry County and local wheat market highs with prices around 1.10 to 1.15 per bushel amid rains and smut.
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Virginia
The
Washington Post
United States
Europe
Lnisozit
Nile
Troy
Evansville
State funds allotment announced for Indiana counties
State Superintendent Aley announces semi annual school fund distribution per capita of 2.08 dollars, four cents less than last year. Southwestern Indiana counties receive Vanderburgh 340,408 Gibson 7,182 Posey 10,760 Pike 8,808 Spencer 1,815 Warrick 8,872 Perry 5,755 and Dubois 9,055.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Aley
Indiana
Vanderburg
Gibson
Snyder's Soda Fount Serves Fresh Cream Daily
Local soda shop Snyder's offers pure fresh cream daily, promising year round availability. Regular customers praise the consistent, rich flavor and the shop’s cozy, old fashioned atmosphere.
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Snyder’s Soda Fount
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Snyders
Real Estate Transiers
Congress
Baertich's
Social
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Perry County
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Ridley
Curydun
the Times
Troy Bank
Troy Lumber Co
Riehl’s Shoe Store
Adeson Insurance
the Mutual Life Ins. Co
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