Corydon (Indiana) Democrat, January 3, 1900, from a compiled list of obits available from the Frederick Porter Griffin Center for Local History and Genealogy, Corydon, Indiana, p. 1. The name of the compiler was not noted. DIED FROM PNEUMONIA George P. R. Wiseman, aged 54 years, a prosperous farmer and most excellent citizen of Spencer Township, died last Thursday of pneumonia after an illness of but a few days. He was a man of great physical strength, unaccustomed to sickness, and was in Corydon just a few days previous to his death. He leaves a family consisting of a wife and eleven children. He was a soldier of the Rebellion serving with honor for three years in the 18th Cavalry under command of Capt. Fred Leslie. He was a member of the I.O.O.F., under whose auspices he was buried at Moberly, Friday, in the presence of a large concourse of friends. A son is quite low of the same disease.

Corydon (Indiana) Democrat, January 17, 1900, from a compiled list of obits available from the Frederick Porter Griffin Center for Local History and Genealogy, Corydon, Indiana, p. 1. The name of the compiler was not noted. DEATH OF A HARRISON COUNTY BOY Many of the older citizens of this county will be pained to hear of the death of W. J. Bean of Nicollet, Minn. On Monday of last week, when returning from Nicollet, Mr. Bean's horse became frightened, throwing him on his head and back and resulting in paralysis from which he died the following Wednesday. Mr. Bean leaves a wife and one son, one brother and three sisters, one of whom is Mrs. Margaret Flora of Mauckport. Jasper, as he was called, left here early in the fifties. He was one of the pioneers of Minnesota. He was a prominent member of the state legislature and a newspaper correspondent of some note. He was married to Miss Mary Shuck of this county in 1855.

Kansas City (MISSOURI) Star, February 7, 1904, p. 7. INDIANA'S WOMAN EDITOR She Is a Republican but Writes Editorials for a Democratic Newspaper Miss Elizabeth Williams, a bright young woman of Corydon, Indiana, is gaining distinction as an editorial writer on one of the county papers, and though she is an ardent Republican, her employment is on a Democratic paper, and her comments on public matters and policies are regarded by its constituency as having the "true Jacksonian ring" She was at first employed as bookkeeper in the office, was afterward made assistant local editor and finally began writing editorials that are strikingly original and forceful. Her list of presents from admiring friends in the back townships includes shrubbery, St. Bernard dogs, Indian relics and freaks of nature of various kinds. Occasionally Miss Williams writes a pleasing feature article for the city dailies, and altogether she is kept quite busy with her pen, she regularly attends the meetings of the editorial associations and is a prime favorite with the members. Her father, Mr. C. A. Williams, an old newspaper man, at present holds a responsible position in the census bureau at Washington.

Corydon (Indiana) Democrat, January 17, 1900, from a compiled list of obits available from the Frederick Porter Griffin Center for Local History and Genealogy, Corydon, Indiana, p. 1. The name of the compiler was not noted. Mrs. Alice Bopp, wife of George Bopp of Morgan Township, died Sunday of consumption. She leaves a husband and three children. She was about 40 years of age and was a faithful member of the M. E. Church. The funeral took place yesterday at the German M. E. Church.

Seymour Daily Republican, January 5, 1898, p. 3. Mrs. N. J. Baker of Toronto, Kansas, came here this morning to visit her niece, Mrs. Harmon Droge, and family.

Seymour Daily Republican, January 5, 1898, p. 3. Miss Dottie Empson of Vallonia, who has been confined to her home for over a year with sickness, is practically no better.

Seymour Daily Republican, January 5, 1898, p. 3. NOTE: Ferris elsewhere noted as Farris. FERRIS-NEWBY On Tuesday eve, January 4, 1898, Miss Inez Newby of this city and Mr. James Walter Ferris of Bloomington, Indiana, were united in marriage at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Newby. Rev. Clevenger pronounced the words that made them husband and wife. The ceremony was unusually appropriate and impressive after which Mr. and Mrs. Ferris were heartily congratulated by the friends and relatives present. The happy couple was then besieged by the "Bachelor Gils" who were loath to part with their beloved president. After a happy exchange of good wishes for the future of Mr. and Mrs. Ferris, the guests were invited out to a daintily prepared supper.

Seymour Daily Republican, January 5, 1898, p. 3. Michael J. Leibert returned home last night to Cincinnati from a visit to his father, Adam Liebert, and family.

New Orleans (LA) Times-Picayune, January 24, 1884, p. 1. JUDGE W. A. PORTER OF INDIANA Louisville, Jan. 24-Judge W. A. Porter, one of the oldest and best known lawyers of Indiana died today at Corydon, Indiana, of old age. He was 84. Postmaster General Gresham studied law in his office. ____________________________________________________________________________ ________

Corydon (Indiana) Democrat, January 1900, from a compiled list of obits available from the Frederick Porter Griffin Center for Local History and Genealogy, Corydon, Indiana, p. 1. The name of the compiler was not noted. DEATH OF GEORGE A. ANDERSON George A. Anderson, of Jackson Township, died last Wednesday of pneumonia, aged 56 years. The deceased was a single man and made his home with his mother, Mrs. Louis Anderson. He was highly respected by all who knew him. The remains were laid to rest in the Anderson burying ground on Thursday.

Boise City (ID) Daily Statesman, March 25, 1892, p. 2. For some months Charles Hildebrand of New Albany, Indiana, had been an invalid unable to leave his bed. A few days ago he heard an alarm of fire in his house, and this so spurred him to activity that he bounded out of bed with the agility of an athlete and hurriedly made his way out from the burning house.

Biloxi (Mississippi) Daily Herald, November 12, 1899, p. 2. A recent report says that Napoleon Overall of New Albany, Indiana, recently weeded his seventh wife. Her age is 50 and he is 78. He has an interesting family of 24 children. Napoleon crossed the Alps, but Mr. Overall accomplished a greater feat.

San Jose (CA) Evening News, June 17, 1907, p. 4. CHILDREN MARRY New Albany, Indiana, June 17-Vowing that he would not remain in this city but would follow his sweetheart to her new home in the State of Washington if their wedding was prevented, Clifford S. Conner, the seventeen-year-old son of James W. Conner, a well known manufacturer of this city, was married to Miss Callie K. Reed, age seventeen years, the daughter of Arthur J. Reed, the Rev. E. A. Nevill officiating. Mr. Reed, who recently went to Washington, returned to this city to move his family to his new home. On account of their youth, their parents endeavored to persuade them to postpone the marriage for a year. They would not listen to this and, after the threats of young Conner and the bride, the fathers relented. Mr. and Mrs. Conner will live with the bridegroom's father.

Boston (MASS) Journal, June 8, 1893, p. 6. BUSINESS TROUBLES New Albany, Indiana, June 7-The New Albany Banking Company suspended payment this morning and closed its doors. The suspension was caused by the run made on the Bedford Bank at Bedford, Indiana, yesterday that forced it to close. The principal stockholders in the two banks are J. S. Windslay of this city, W. S. Windday (sic) of Bedford, and W. I. Breyfogle of Chicago, formerly of this city. Yesterday W. L. Breyfogle executed a deed of trust of $300,000 worth of unencumbered real estate in Chicago for the benefit of the depositors of the two banks there. It is claimed that the assets are $212,000, its liabilities $100,000, and that depositors will be paid 100 cents on the dollar. A demand of assignment was today made to John H. Stolzenberg.

San Jose (CA) Evening News, January 9, 1907, p. 4. ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION New Albany, Indiana, January 9-While Peter Temperman and wife were seated by a stove at their home at Bradford, on the Paoli and New Albany Pike north of this city, two bullets crashed through the window striking the wall above their heads. The shots were fired from the direction of the front gate. Altogether four shots were fired, one of the bullets going through a bedroom window and lodging in the head of a bed on which one of Temperman's children was sleeping. There is no clue to the identity of the would-be assassin.

Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 19, 1899. John Lomax has purchased the stock of goods in the branch store of Walts, Duffin & Co. at Pilot Knob and will open a store in the Boman storeroom at that place with a larger stock. He moved to Pilot Knob Tuesday. The people of that vicinity will find Mr. Lomax to be a clever gentleman with a pleasant family.

Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 19, 1899. Mr. Sam Cummins has accepted a position with the E. L. & M. C. as bookkeeper and will not return to the Air-line office. Agent Kepley is in charge of the depot with Mr. Felix Hammond assisting and Volley Woolems on duty at night. It is not known who will take charge permanently.

Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 19, 1899. Mrs. Rebecca McFall, aged mother of auditor-elect S. E. McFall, is dangerously ill at her home at Fredonia.

Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 19, 1899. Mr. Gus Hughes, father of Mrs. George Temple, has returned to his home at White Cloud.

Crawford County (IN) Democrat, January 19, 1899. Mrs. J. E. Emery returned Tuesday from a visit to her son, Will B. Romaine, at Evansville.