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New Albany Daily Ledger 3 May 1861 p 2 c 3:
A home guard has been organized at Georgetown, in this county. The following are the names of the officers elected at a meeting held last Wednesday:
Captain, D. E. Starr; 1st Lieutenant, D. B. Starr; 2d Lieutenant, L:. S. Brown; 3d Lieutenant, J. R. Harman; Orderly Sergeant, R. R. Kay, M. D.; 2d Sergeant,
T. Fullilove; 3d Sergeant, C. Mosier; 4th Sergeant, H. Duncan; 1st Corporal, H. H. Walts; 2d Corporal, J. R. Fox; 3d Corporal, M. V. Fullilove; 4th Corporal, D.
Teaford. Various committees were appointed to arrange the business for the company, which will report Saturday, May 4th.

New Albany Ledger Standard 8 Oct 1872 p 4 c1: Silver Creek Cemetery. The advertisement of Mr. Beharrell, in another column, gives promise that a need long felt in this city and neighborhood will be supplied. The old cemetery grounds are full, and that our citizens must locate another burying place is evident to all. As will be seen, Mr. B. has set aside twelve acres, in a beautiful plat bordering on Silver Creek and gently undulating from that stream. This he has divided into suitalbe lots, which he offers for sale at an extremely low price. See his advertisement.
(Submitted by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Ledger Standard 9 Oct 1872 p 4 c5 [paid ad] Silver Creek Cemetery—The undersigned wishes to inform the inhabitants of New Albany and vicinity that he has laid off in lots about eight acres of his farm on Silver Creek, being a part of lot No. 29, Illinois grant, for the purpose of a Burying Ground, and that the same is now ready to be disposed of in lots to suit any who may wish to purchase. Distance from the Market-house about two miles. A plat of the same may be seen by applying to the undersigned, or to Mr. Castle, who will attend to burying the dead. Henry Beharrell, Sr.
(Submitted by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Ledger Standard 29 Oct 1879 p 4 c1:

Sheriff Sales.

Deputy Sheriff Henry Myers sold the following property at sheriffs sale this afternoon:

Property of Andrew Stites, at Galena, to Thomas Hanlon, house and two lots for $190.62
House and lot of Henry Sterritt on Lower Fourth street to Indiana Griggs for $300. Farm of Genl. W. Daily, in Franklin township, 100 acres, to Thomas Humphries $875.
The farm of Casper Weidman near Irish Catholic graveyard, 120 acrees to Dr. E. Newland $4,400.
House and lot of Robert McCutcheon on Lower Ninth street to Wm. and Elizabeth Broeker, executors of Conrad Broeker, for $55.07
House and lot of George Burns, on Upper Fifth street, sold to Phillip G. Schnieder, for $52765.
The Morris Morris farm, 411 acres, in Greenvile township, sold to Reuben P. Main for $8,000, and three lots in Greenville to same purchaser for $10, each.
(Submitted by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Ledger Standard 3 May 1876 p4 c4:
The following named persons took out their naturalization papers yesterday and day before: Frederick Pell, from England; Louis Caroro, Italy; Chas. Schwartz, Germany; John Buchiet, France; James Corbett, England; Louis Depurduain, France; Joseph Keehner, England; Joseph Jackson, England; Thos. Sedden, England; Thos. Leyland, England.
(Submitted by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Daily Ledger 29 Aug 1863 p 2 c 2: Marriage Licenses
The following marriage licenses have been issued by the County Clerk, Col. W. W. Tuley, since our last report:
James A. Agnew and Mary S. Gross; Joseph Francke and Christena Werner; Charles Herman and Mary Franklin; Samuel Penico and Joanna Lively; Joseph McNeely and Margaret L. Barnett; Andrew Kempf and Katherine Schnell; Alfred Farabee and Mary G. Hatton; Abram B. Rue and Nancy Rue; Adam S. Cramer and Emma E. Wible; Jacob M. Stillwell and Christina Plaiss; Herman Hipp and Carrie Gehlbach; Peter Herbst and Rosena Shoemaker; Henry Johnson and Elizabeth Stone; George H. Biers and Mary E. Straw; Samuel B. Rogers and Eliza M. McFall; Stephen H. Meeker and Maria Rice; Francis Evans and Anna Young; James H. Allen and Susan O'Neal; William McCoy and Amanda M. Gilechrist; John Preuss and Anna M. Creceliuss; John S. Davis, Jr., and R. Belle Russel.
(Submitted by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Weekly Ledger 9 Dec. 1914 P 8 C 4: PersoNew Albany Ledger s
Mr. George Goodbub is laid up with an attack of grip.
Mrs. A.P. Hauss Jr., is able to be out after a serious illness.
Manager Frank Pennington of the A. & P. Tea Company is ill.
Mrs. A.L. Harris and son, Charles Harris, of Atlanta, are visiting in the city.
Born to Mrs. and Mrs. Walter Daily, Franklin township, a daughter named Eva May.
Mrs. and Mrs. Newton Gorden have returned from a pleasant trip to relatives in Ohio.
Miss Laura O'Rourke, of Atlanta who has been visiting in the city, has returned home.
Henry Boss of St. Louis, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Sophia Boss, 1512 East Oak Street.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. William McAfee, North Park, a daughter, named Freda Elizabeth.
Mrs. and Mrs. Jos. Roth, 1103 East Oak Street, are proud parents, of a ten pound baby girl.
Carl N. Smith and Miss Hazel Payton, of this city, were married in Jeffersonville Thursday.
Chief of Police Thomas Spence who has been seriously ill for over a week is somewhat improved.
The marriage of Miss May Christ, of Louisville, and John Hanafee, this city, will take place in January.
Miss Ruth Lucket arrived yesterday from Corydon to visit her aunt, Mrs. F.J. Brown, 144 West Spring Street.
Miss Ruth Rough of this city, and Leo Michals, of Milwaukee, were secretly married at Chicago, Nov. 27.
(Contributed by Roberta Everett)

New Albany Ledger Standard 18 Jul. 1877 p 4 c1: Death in Greenville Township. The wife of Mr. Wash. Morton, of Greenville township, this county, died on Tuesday last, and her remains were brought to the city for interment today. Mrs. Morton was favorably known in this city and county as one of the best of women. After a long and useful life, she has gone to her rest, with the lively hope that in the morning of the resurrection she will be numbered with those who will surround the great white throne. She was a faithful and loving wife, a kind parent and excellent neighbor. Mrs. Morton had suffered for a number of years from a disease of the left shoulder, which baffled the physicians, and a short time previous to her death, she requested an examination after she died. The shoulder was greatly enlarged, and the pain arising from the disease was at times almost unbearable. Dr. Easley visited the family residence this morning to make the examination, but we have not heard the result.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Daily Ledger Standard 28 May 1874 p1 c1: Box Spring. One mile north of New Albany, affords the best medical water for all diseases of the blood, liver, and urinary organs ever discovered. It will cure dyspepsia, indigestion, rheumtism, neuralgia, liver complaint, kidney diseases, and all similar ailments, and is pronounced by physicians, after aNew Albany Ledger ysis and trial, superior to any
mineral spring water as a remedial agent. This spring is on the farm of Capt. John Box, who keeps a full and fresh supply of the water constantly on sale at the office of Huncilman & Cottom, in the Opear House, and at Hoffeld's Drug Store.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Ledger S 8 May 1875 p4 c4: New Albany in 1828 . . . mentions Ben S. Tuley; Benjamin Blackiston; Mathias Huncilman; Abram Brown; William Stewart; James Davis; Mason C. Fitch; Elias Ayres; Obadiah Childs; Benjamin Adams; Jonathan Gandy; John Nicholson; John Payton; B. S. Tuley; D. Genung; J. Morton; Samuel G. Wilson; R. Comley; J. Lyon; Thomas Sinex; D. M. Hale; Harvey Scribner; Lathrop Elderkin; Peter Stoy; Edward Brown; H. B.; Shields; A. Abbey; H. Bogart; A. S. Burnett; Levi McDougal; James Duncan; S. Marsh; Peter Tellon; Wm. Clark; Charles Woodruff; Wm. Marsh; D. M. Hale; H. Scribner; Wm. Beeler; Benjamin Adams;Harvey Scribner;James W. Lyons;Abraham Brown;Matthew W. Byrn;John Stran;Richard Lonnon; Samuel Marsh;Charles Woodruff; M. M. Byrn;Ben S. Tuley.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Ledger C 4 May 1876 p4 c4: New Albany Reminiscences. In the year 1830, over a half century ago, Apollos Hess kept tavern on Main street, in New Albany. About twenty men, mostly engaged in mercantile and manufacturing pursuits, in what was then a straggling and sickly Western town, boarded with him. In one season of illness, more fatal even than the average of the pestilences that were wont to sweep over the miasmatic portion of the half civilized country of Southern Indiana in those days, all the boarders died except five. Those five were: James G. Shields, Henry B. Shields, Alex S. Burnett, Mason C. Fitch, and Christopher Cole. There were then only three brick houses in the town. Mr. Fitch kept store in one of them, which had been built by Gen. Paxton, and the two Shields' clerked for him. Mr. Cole was clerking for Ebenezer Baldwin, who kept about such a stock as is now found in stores at country cross roads. Of the five named, Mr. Jas. B. Shields, of this city, Gen. A. S. Burnett, of San Francisco, and Mr. Christopher Cole, of Charlestown, are now living at a very ripe old age. At the time referred to, there was a large pond at our near where the Lower Market house now stands, and large lots could be bought in that vicinity for from $23 to $75. They run along a very low price until the old interNew Albany Ledger improvement system was sprung, when they went up rapidly, and holders, who were wise enough to sell before the panic came, made a pile of money. Mr. Cole, who gave us the above notes, spent several years here at about that period, and fiNew Albany Ledger ly chose Charlestown as a much more promising and healthy point. Lots in the suburbs here, that would only bring the rates quoted, could be sold, if similarly situated at Charleston, for from five to ten times as much. But as steamboats and railroads were then unknown, it did not look so foolish in that day as it does in this.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

PP 2 Jan 1901 p 5 c4: Charles H. Fitch died Thursday at his residence, 1011 Upper Spring street. His immediate illness was of short duration. Mr. Fitch was about seventy-four years old and leaves a wife and three children, Charles Fitch, of Detroit; Mrs. Edward Burbank, of Chicago, and Mrs. Edward King, of Corydon, Ky., all of whom were at the bedside when he passed away. Mr. Fitch was for several years an engineer on the old Tarascob and other Ohio river steamboats. . . .Deceased was a member of Jefferson Lodge of Masons and also of the Odd Fellows, Ancient Order of United Workmen and Ivanhoe Lodge, Knights of Pythias. The remains were taken to Evansville for interment.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

PP, Tuesday, 15 Jun 1915 p 7 c 1: Mrs. Mary Louise Bragdon, widow of Capt. Joshua Bragdon and a former old resident of New Albany, died Thursday night at her home in Washington, D. C. The body was accompanied to New Albany by Mrs. Bragdon's son, Marshal Bragdon, and was taken from the depot to Fairview Cemetery. A funeral service were held at the cemetery chapel. Mrs. Bragdon was eighty years old and was a native of New Albany, where she lived until she moved to Washington fifteen years ago. Before her marriage she was Miss Mary Louise Fitch, and was a daughter of the late Mason Fitch, a pioneer of New Albany. Her husband was a steamboat commander many years ago and later was connected with the old New Albany Rolling Mills Company. For many years Mrs. Bragdon was a member of the First Presbyterian church. Three daughters and a son survive her. They are Mrs. Louise Schofield and Misses Clara and Anna Bragdon of Washington, and Marshall Bragdon, of Muskogee, Okla.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Ledger S 15 Jan 1875 p4 c3: Local PersoNew Albany Ledger s . . .Capt. Joshua Bragdon, we are pained to lean, is seriously ill, his disease having assumed the type of typhoid pneumonia. His daughter, who is at Indianapolis, has been despatched to attend his bedside.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

DLS 18 Jan 1875 p4 c5: The Death of Captain Joshua Bragdon. . . . This sad event occurred at his late residence, on Upper Main street, yesterday morning at 10 o’clock, after an illness of one week’s duration. Captain Bragdon was born in the town of Wells, Maine, in the year 1806, and was consequently 68 years of age at the time of his demise. In early life the deceased followed the occupation of a sailor, and fiNew Albany Ledger ly settled at Mobile, Ala., where he took service on the steamers plying between mobile and Montgomery, as mate, and on the organization of the Alabama River Navigation Company, was chosen General Superintendent. In 1837, he came to this city for the purpose of superintending the building of two boats to be used on the Alabama river, one of which it will be remembered by our old citizens was named Washington. During the period elapsing between this time and the death of the honorable deceased, he had always proved himself a firm friend to the interests of the city in which he had located himself, and by his influence caused a great number of boats to be built by the merchants of our city. In September, 1849, he was married to Miss Mary L. Fitch, daughter of Mason C. Fitch, who survives him. Up to the commencement of the war, Captain B. was engaged in the steamboat business, and lost heavily on account of the war. When the New Albany Rolling Mills were started, he became a partner in the enterprise and was connected with it until his death. Much of the success of the establishment has been due to the business tact, energy and popularity of the deceased and his death will prove a great loss to the firm. . . Captain Bragdon leaves to mourn his death, a wife and four children, who will receive the sympathy of the fellow citizens of the esteemed and honored dead. The funeral will take place, from the First Presbyterian church, of which Captain B. was a consistent and beloved member, Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Ledger S 16 Mar 1875 p4 c1: Mrs. Mary L. Bragdon has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Joshua Bragdon, deceased.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

NADL 21 Mar 1862 3 21:p2 c4: Died, in this city on the 19th inst., Mrs. Electa O., consort of Capt. James Montgomery, in the 50th year of her age. Indianapolis papers please reply.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Ledger Monday 3 Feb 1872 p4 c2: Death of Capt. James Montgomery . . . Born in Kentucky in the year 1799, and was, consequently, in his seventy-third year at the time of his death. He removed to Aurora, Indiana in 1818, and was married to Electa O. Wilson at that place in 1828. He then removed to Ripley county, where he engaged in farming two years, removing to this city in 1830. . Deceased was engaged at one time with his brother, Capt. Samuel Montgomery, in a banking house in this city. . . Leaves a wife and two small children, and a married daughter by his first wife, to mourn their irreparable loss. . .was a member of Centenary M. E. Church, and was one of the number that organized it in 1839 . . . . . . . [long article] New Albany Daily Tribune, Monday, 5 Feb 1872 p4 c4; Funeral of Capt. James Montgomery. The funeral of the late Captain James Montgomery yesterday afternoon was one of the largest that has occurred in this city for several years. No citizen of New Albany was more generally respected and highly esteemed. He had been a member of the Methodist Church for forty-five years, and all the old members of the several Methodist Churches of the city attended his funeral. The sermon was preached by Rev. Henry R. Naylor, pastor of Centenary Church, in which church Capt. Montgomery had his membership. It was a touching tribute to the memory of a good man, and a most glowing and eloquent picture of the joys of that better life upon which the Christian enters when death has put an end to his labors. . . New Albany Daily Standard. Monday, 5 Feb 1872 p4 c2; Funeral ______ __ Capt. James Montgomery. Yesterday the last solemnities were paid the remains of capt. James Montgomery. the occasion was one of general thought fullness and gloom. Promptly at 2½ o'clock, the hour named for the funeral service, centenary M. E. Church was thronged with people and many could not gain entrance. . . .[long article]
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Ledger Monday 3 Feb 1872 p4 c6: Died. Montgomery—In this city, this morning, February 3d, about 7 o'clock, suddenly, of heart disease, Capt. James Montgomery, in the 73d year of his age. The funeral will take place from Centenary M. E. Church, tomorrow, Sunday, afternoon at 2 ½ o'clock. The friends of the family are most respectfully invited to attend without further notice.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Ledger 5 Feb 1872 p4 c2: Funeral of Capt. Montgomery. The funeral of Capt. James Montgomery, who died Saturday morning from heart disease, took place from Centenary church yesterday afternoon. The church was crowded to overflowing on the occasion, every friend of deceased who could possibly get there attending. The funeral discourse was preached by Rev. H. R. Naylor, the other services being conducted by Revs. W. V. Daniel, W. M. Hester, and John Tansey. At the conclusion of a most impressive sermon by Mr. Naylor, the remains were borne to the Northern cemetery, where they were tenderly deposited beneath the cold and cheerless sod.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

NADC 21 Aug 1868 p4 c 5: Died, on the 19th inst. at her residence in this city, Mary Williams, aged fifty-five years. Her funeral will take place from the Second Presbyterian Church today at ten o'clock a.m. The frinds of the family are invited to attend without further notice.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany, IN. Dec. 6, 1899. Special Judge Cook, of Corydon, occupying the bench of the Floyd Circuit Court, has rendered a decision which affects holders of paid –up stock in building and loan associations. In the suit of Joseph Cheatham against the defunct Acton Building and Loan Association on the claim of $500 for money borrowed by the association the court held that the association had no right under the law to borrow money and that any obligation for such transaction was null and void. The decision has occasioned much comment, as nearly all the associations in which local people are interested have been outstanding bonds on which money had been borrowed.

Henry Boeker, a New Albany dairyman, keeps aconite in the barn of his cows and whisky for other purposes. He drank aconite by mistake Monday night and the doctors worked over him 24 hours before they were certain he would pull through.

10/13/1897..
New Albany, IN, Oct. 7, 1897.
The 23rd Indiana Regimental Association elected the following officers at its reunion at Corydon; President, John J. Hardin of Salem, Vice president, W.J. Cearnes of this city, Secretary, W. S. McClune, of this city, Treasurer, John W. Edwardson, of this city, Chaplain, Charles Wood, of Waverly, Executive committee, E.B. Stephenson of Livonia; J.O. McPheeters, of Hardinsburg, Isaac Houston, of Martinsburg; and J.O. Edmondson, of this city.

New Albany, IN,
May 24, 1899. The last 2 smallpox patients at New Albany were discharged today from the pest-house and it has been closed. All of the 12 cases were of a mild form and no deaths resulted.
New Albany, IN.
May 28, 1899. Smallpox, which was thought to have been stamped out in this city, again made its appearance today. Two cases, one an adult, Mrs. Clinton Conner, and the a daughter of Mrs. Ella Lewis developed. The Lewis girl will be taken to the pest-house, which was closed last week after the last of a dozen cases had recovered and been discharged. Mrs. Conner cannot be moved at present as she gave birth to a child today while the Board of health was at her home.

3-14-1906
MINISTER ON TIRAL CHARGED WITH MURDER OF HIS WIFE.
(by Associated Press) New Albany, IN. May 13, 1906
The case of the State of Indiana against Rev. Ulysses G. Sutherlin, charged with the killing of his wife, Mrs. Geneva L. Sutherlin, in Oct. 1904, at their home is Silver Grove, was take up today in the Floyd Circuit Court.

4-19-1821 A MURDER DETECTED.
In the month of August last, John Dehman, alias Dahman, broke from the Gaol of New Albany, IN. ,where he was confined, with 2 others, on suspicion of having murdered 2 men. The Detroit Gazette of the 16th of March, contains a detailed account of the apprehension of Dehman, from which is selected the following:
“One of the persons who escaped with Dehman, accompanied him to near Man’s Lick, Ky, having stolen a horse shortly after their escape. Another, named Linticomb, a horse thief, was found dead a few days after his escape, his body was mistaken for that of Dehman, and it was asserted in several newspapers, that it supposed Dehman had wandered to the spot, where he died through weakness and disease, the state in which the body was found, greatly disfigured by birds, etc. led to the mistake, as it could not be recognized. Dehman made his way for Malden, where he arrived about the 10th of October, and was there employed as a distiller.
Soon after, he wrote a letter to his wife at New Albany, requesting her to join him. This letter, written in the German language, was enclosed to John Brindley, who handed it to a Schoolmaster to read. The latter communicated its contents to the Officers of justice, and the Sheriff went in pursuit of him. After much difficulty, The Sheriff with his party, too him by stratagem. On seeing the Sheriff, Dehman, in the language of one of the company, “wilted down” but when they seized him, in order to tie and carry him to the canoe, he cried murder lustily, and his calls for assistance could only be stopped by choking him.
He was taken to Detroit, and being well secured in irons, was sent off to Indiana. he is 5 feet , 6 or 7 inches high, and appears to be about 20 yrs of age, his limbs are formed for strength, and activity, and from the thickness of his wrist, and the peculiar pliability if his joints in his hands, he can disencumber himself of a pair of handcuffs, with great ease. His mind appeared totally depraved, and he declared “that he knew he would be hung a hundred times if he as many lives, if his keepers succeeded in getting him to Indiana.
Dehman, gave the following statement, to one of the Editors of the Detroit Gazette:
“he was born on the Banks of the Rhine, his father was distiller. At age 10 yrs, he joined the army of General Moreau, and remained from the that time in the French service, until Bonaparte was exiled to Elba, after which he entered the Prussian service, and remained in it until a short time after the Battle of the Waterloo. After leaving the Prussian service, he proceeded to Amsterdam, from which place he sailed, in company with a number of German redemptioners, and arrived at Annapolis, Md. Where his services were purchased by General Fletcher, of KY. Who also purchased a German woman, to whom D. was afterwards married, after the expiration of his service, he took his wife to Indiana, where he resided until his escape.”
He converses fluently in the English, French, and German languages.

New Albany, IN. Dec 29,1898. Thomas Smith, a well known citizen, was arrested this afternoon on an indictment charging him with forgery. He was unable to give bond and went to jail. Smith was, for many years, treasurer of the endowment rank and master of finance of Friendship Lodge, Knights of Pythias, of this city. About a yr ago, it is reported, he was short nearly $400 in his accounts. When his bondsmen were notified it is alleged one of them George S. Hice, claimed he had not placed his name on the bond and that it had been forged Smith was expelled from the lodge and the last grand jury returned an indictment. His arrest created great surprise, as it was thought the mater had been settled.

New Albany Ledger Standard 3 May 1876 p4 c4:
The following named persons took out their naturalization papers yesterday and day before: Frederick PELL, from England; Louis CARORO [?] , Italy; Chas. SCHWARTZ, Germany; John BUCHIET, France; James CORBETT, England; Louis Depurduain, France; Joseph KEEHNER, England; Joseph JACKSON, England; Thos. SEDDEN, England; Thos. LEYLAND, England.

9/6/1899
New Albany citizens are working vigorously against a proposed ordinance extending the franchise of the Walter Company, which expires in 17 years, to 1928. Petitions are in circulation.

New Albany, IN. Feb. 4,1898.
An audience of nearly 2 thousand greeted Gov. Mount at the Lyceurn (?)Theater tonight at the celebration of the 26th anniversary of the organization of Young men’s Christian Association of this city. He presided over the meeting. The program consisted of a series of songs, under direction of D.R. Gebhart; and short speeches. Address were made by C.B. Willis, of Milwaukee, and T.,J. Kirkpatrick, of Springfield, Ohio, and Gov. Mount. The executive arrived at Jeffersonville at noon and visited the Indiana Reformatory, and at 4 o’clock came to this city, and was entertained at the residence of Hon. Jesse J. Brown, where he was tendered a reception.

New Albany, IN. Feb. 2,1898.
The First Presbyterian Church was destroyed by fire at 7 o’clock tonight. The fire originated from a defective flue while the church was being heated tonight for choir rehearsal. Before the fire department arrived the entire roof and steeple was ablaze and the firemen directed their efforts to saving the surrounding property. The steeple nearly 200 feet high, fell on the First NatioNew Albany Ledger Bank building and the roof was crushed in at one end. Loss on the church is estimated at $40,000, with insurance of $20,000. Seven thousand dollars worth of improvements were placed in the interior last year. Rev. J. W. Clokey has been pastor for the past 20 years. The building was erected in 1852.

New Albany, IN. Oct. 6, 1896.
The annual reunion of the 53rd Indiana Regiment Association was held in this city yesterday. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, J.W. marshall, of Corydon; voce president, Dr. J.D. Homer, of Lanesville; J. Engkemen, of Georgetown and Boone Miller, of Indianapolis Secretary and Treasurer, George H. Pennington of New Albany. The next reunion will be held Oct. 5, 1897 at Corydon. General W. G. Gresham was the first colonel of the 53rd Regiment. His widow and son Otto Gresham, of Chicago, attended the meeting today. Mr. Gresham is collecting data for a history of the regiment and for a life of his father.

New Albany, IN. Aug.15,1897.
Joseph & Joseph proprietors of the New Albany Forge works, employing nearly 100 men, yesterday announced that the reduction of 10 per cent in the wage scale made about 2 yrs ago would be restored tomorrow.

New Albany, IN. Aug. 11,1897.
Roy Messick, a natural –gas expert, has caused considerable excitement by his assertions that gas could be found in paying quantities in this county. he is very secretive in his movements and this has caused all sorts of rumors. One report was in circulation today that Messick had quietly sunk a well in the low land along the river, about 5 miles from this city, and had struck and enormous pressure of gas. It is said several citizens will furnish Messick with funds to sink a well and that the derrick and other necessary apparatus will be shipped here this week. Although great secrecy is maintained regarding the location of the proposed well, it will probably be in Franklin Township, where Messick has been prospecting.

New Albany, IN. Aug. 14, 1897.
The post office at Galena, on the Paoli pike, 8 miles north of this city, was destroyed by fire this morning. The flames spread to the adjoining dwelling, occupied by peter McDaniels, which was also burned, with its contents. None of the effects of the post office was saved except for 435 worth of stamps, which had been taken by the Post mistress Florence McDaniels to her home. The loss was about $500, with no insurance. The fire was undoubtedly in incendiary origin. Mr. McDaniels, the Republican post master, has been persecuted by his political opponents and he believes some of his enemies started the blaze. Temporary quarters have been secured for the post office.

New Albany, IN. June 22, 1898.
W.F. Moore, special pension examiner for Floyd, Harrison, Washington, Crawford and Orange counties, will be removed June 30. The New Albany and Jeffersonville districts are to be consolidated. George W. Faucett, of Paoli, was today appointed traveling deputy revenue collector for the New Albany district by Collector Henry, of Terre Haute.

New Albany, Sept.7,1898.
Thomas Bauman, of English, IN is under arrest at that place on a charge of bigamy. About 40 yrs ago Bauman married Delilah Ott, of Harrison County, and located in Texas. Three years ago he sold his fame and came to Indiana, leaving his family behind. His family did not hear from him until recently, when his wife heard he had located in English and had married a woman named Dora Ray. She at once came to Corydon, and filed and affidavit charging her husband with bigamy. Bauman gave bond in the sum of $300 (?smeared) for his appearance. Sept. 24.

Indiana Notes.9,14,1898
The special pension examiner’s district composed of Floyd, Orange, Washington, Crawford and Harrison Counties, has been divided. R.T. Powell, of Marietta, Ohio, is assigned to Harrison and Crawford Counties, and Charles D. shanks to Floyd, Washington & Orange Counties. The division was necessary on account of the numerous cases to be examined.

NAET 17 Sep 1912 p4 c3:
MAY BE SOLD New Location for Modern Y. M. C. A. Building.
    The Young Men’s Christian Association building at Pearl and Main streets may be sold within the next few weeks. While no direct offer for the property ahas been received, it is understood buyers have had it under consideration.
     If the building is sold the association will erect a new and modern building in another location and it will be on a site nearer the central part of the city, probably as far uptown as some point between Sixth and Tenth streets.
    The present building, which was erected in 1892, cost over $35,000, but it is understood it can be purchased at a figure less than one-half of that amount.

New Albany Daily Ledger 13 Apr 1863 p2 c1:Military Hospitals.
The following are the locations of the different Military Hospitals in this city:
   Hospital No. 1 - On Main strreet, in the Upper City School building.
   Hospital No. 2 - On Market street, between Lower Fifth and Sixth.
   Hospital No. 3 - On Spring street, between Lower Fifth and Sixth.
   Hospital No. 4 - On Main street, in the Asbury Female College building.
   Hospital No. 5 - Southeast and northwest corners of Main and Lower Third streets, and the building on the southeast corner of Lower Fouirth and Main.
   Hospital No. 6 - Female College building, Elm street betwen Upper Sixth and Seventh streets.
   Hospital No. 7 - Corner of Main and State streets. Hospital No. 8 - South side of Main street, between State and Pearl.
   Hospital No. 9 - Woodward Hall, corner of Main and Lower First streets.
   Hospital No. 10 - Pearl street, near Spring.
   Hospital No. 11 - Corner of Pearl and Oak streets.

New Albany Daily Ledger 1 Dec 1862 p2 c1:
Citizen Shot and Killed by a Soldier. Hiram M. Kinman, an old citizen of Portland, was shot and killed on Saturday evening. As the guard, under command of Capt. Tapp, says the Louisville JourNew Albany Ledger , were passing through the streets of Portland with a number of rebel trips in custody, shouts for Jeff. Davis were heard, and it was discovered that they emanated from Mr. Kinman. He was at once taken charge of by the guard, and commanded to stand in the ranks. he refused, howsoever, to obey the order, and left the ranks more than once. He was fiNew Albany Ledger ly fired upon by a member of the guard and instantly killed. The deceased, who leaves a family in Louisville, had been in the rebel army, and was on parole. The guard who died the shooting was placed under arrest, and will have an examination.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Daily Ledger 5 Feb 1873 p4 c3: School Report. The following named persons, belonging to A grammar grade, in Fourth street school, in charge of D. M. Hammond were, during the month ending Jan. 31st, unless prevented by sickness, present every day, were not tardy one time, and were perfect in deportment: Susie Byrne, Ida Banes, Anna Draper, Ada Decker, Louisa Goetz, Susie Kinman, Bell Lyon, Mary Robellaz, Hettie West, Annie Smith, Lizzie Huff, Maggie Wayman, Bennie Little, Katie McQuiddy, Willie Harrison, James Hoover, Emmet Sechrest, and Robert Wolfe.
(Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Ledger Standard 27 Apr 1875 p4 c1:
New Grocery and Meat Store. Messrs. Wolfe & Park have started a new grocery and meat store, at the corner of Upper Third and Elm streets, where our citizens can be supplied with the choicest groceries and the freshest meats in the market. Fresh meat can be had at the same price offered at in the marke [sic], and it can be had at any hour in the day. This will be a convenience to the people living in the neighborhood. (Contributed by Sue Carpenter)

New Albany Daily Commercial15 Feb 1866 p3 c2: Addition to the Grave-Yard. We are rejoiced to announce that our energetic Mayor Sanderson, on the part of the city, has purchased the property adjoining the grave yard, from Mr. Wash. Carter, for $10,000. The contract was closed and $5,000 of the purchase money paid over yesterday. This addition to our cemetery has long been needed, and too much praise cannot be awarded to the Mayor for the interest he has manifested in this matter.

New Albany Daily Ledger Monday, 5 Mar 1866 p2 c2: IN the A grammar grade of the Fourth Street Public School, the following pupils have received the monthly card for February, as they have been correct in deportment, punctuality, attendance, and scholarship, viz: Harry Wilson, Orrena Harris, Wm. Applegate, Sallie Kepley, Chas. Durnell, Jennie Poutch, Chas. Mitchell, Emma Gordon, Harry King, Laura Williams, Wm. Renshaw, James Campbell, and John Kinkabein.

New Albany Daily Ledger Tues., 6 Mar 1866 p2 c2: 5:
Another Terrible Steamboat Disaster
Explosion, Burning, and Sinking of the R. J. Lockwood
20 Persons Killed, 25 Wounded
Fortunate Rescue by the M. S. Mepham
The Cause of the Accident —
List of Injured, Missing, and Saved
Killed
Clem. Graham, second engineer; Geo. Casner, bar-keeper, St. Louis; Jas. King, Staten Island, New York. — Dangerously Injured - A. McDougall, first engineer; Clark M. McLaughlin, striker; John H. Robinson, first clerk, Jefferson City, Mo.; Slightly Wounded - Ed Davis, Cairo; G. B. Enoch, Philadelphia; John Miller, deck-hand; R. E. Evans, W. H. Myers, Commerce; Chas. Smith, Cincinnati; Capt. D. H. Curry, Frederick, Illinois; John Smith, Louisville, pilot; Jos. McCoy.
Survivors –
T. Lonehan, New York. P. Morrissey, St. Louis; J. H. Williamson, Louisville; John Grady, New Orleans; Mike Misham, Chicago; Chris Lederman, New Orleans; Michael Regan, New York; Wm. Butcher, Chicago; John Cummings, A. Rennie, St. Louis; A. Pringer, Wm. Stanton, New York; Mrs. W. H. Myers, Commerce, Mo.; Capt. G. W. Welland, Centralia; John Sprague, carpenter, St. Louis; Ed. Converse, Troy, N. Y.; Sebastian Shultz, New Orleans; John Hart, Louisville; John McCluskey, Louis Priest, Mike Higgins, A. Myers, Chris Buthoff, Capt. Ben Howard, St. Louis; Thomas Bisbee, Pilot, New Orleans.
A number of the cabin crew, cook, and negro firemen were lost, but their names are not known. All the lady passengers, besides the two chambermaids, were saved. I think this number of killed amounts to forty or fifty, as survivors state there were a number of deck hands and deck passengers on the lower deck who were killed by the explosion, and whose names are unknown.

New Albany Daily Ledger Wed., 7 Mar 1866 p2 c1: Death of Alexander McDougal — It is with deep regret that we learn of the death of first engineer Alexander McDougal, of the
ill-fated steamer, J. R. Lockwood, that exploded her boilers eighteen miles below Memphis on Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. Mr. McDougal was badly scalded and otherwise injured,
and was taken to Vicksburg, where he died yesterday. He was a resident of this city, and leaves a family here to mourn his sudden death. He was a brother of the late Capt. Henry
McDougal, who was killed by an accident at New Orleans in 1864. He had many warm friends in this city, who, with his stricken family will mourn his death. We have no information
as to whether the body of Mr. Clem. Graham, the second engineer of the Lockwood, has or has not yet been recovered. He was instantly killed.
The Odd Fellows of Vicksburg rendered every possible attention to Mr. McDougal and will forward his body here for interment.
It will arrive upon the steamer Balde about the 13th inst., and will be interred with the honors of the Order to which he belonged, under directions of New Albany Lodge No. 10.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Daily Ledger Wed., 7 Mar 1866 p2 c2: The Bedford Tragedy - Some Further Particulars . . . Took place at Bedford on Monday evening. Mr. Evans, Dr. Newland, Miss Newland

New Albany Daily Ledger Wed., 7 Mar 1866 p2 c4: The body of Mr. James M. Phillips, engineer, who was killed by the explosion of the Missouri, has been recovered. The head had been entirely severed from the body, which was identified by the hands and clothes — St. Louis Republican — The above is an error. Mr. Phillipe's body has not been found, and as the water in the river recedes, search will again be made for it on the wreck, where it is believed to be.

New Albany Daily Ledger Wed., 7 Mar 1866 p2 c4: John S. Pearson, who was hung at Goshen, New York, last Friday, enlisted in the year 1861 in the 9th Indiana regiment, and served the full term of three years as a soldier. He was born in Hamilton county, Ohio.

New Albany Daily Ledger Wed., 7 Mar 1866 p2 c4: Capt. John F. Cavin, late of the 11th Indiana, died at Louisville on Thursday week, and was taken to Crawfordsville for interment.

New Albany Daily Ledger Wed., 7 Mar 1866 p3 c3: From Memphis. Death Alex. McDougal — Memphis, Mar. 7. Alexander McDougal, first engineer of the Lockwood, died of his injuries at Vicksburg yesterday. His body has been taken charge of by the Odd Fellows, and will be forwarded by them to his family in New Albany.

New Albany Daily Ledger Thurs., 8 Mar 1866 p2 c1: The County Asylum — Long article, mentions Messrs. Hopper, Hancock, and Swift, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, James Williams, Mr. Bradley, Dr. McKinley

New Albany Daily Ledger Thurs., 8 Mar 1866 p2 c6: Died, Near Bloomington, Ind., on the 7th inst., Viola, only daughter of M. and C. J. Dearmin, aged 1 year, 10 months and 17 days.

New Albany Daily Ledger Fri., 9 Mar 1866 p2 c1: Strange Fatality — A strange and terrible fatality seems to have followed the brothers McDougal of this city. The youngest brother, Aaron, died from an accident — running a nail in his foot, which produced lock jaw. Capt. Henry McDougal, the next brother, was killed at New Orleans by being thrown from a buggy while the horses were running away,; and Alexander, the last of the three brothers, came to his death from injuries received by the explosion of the boilers of the steamer Lockwood. All were highly respected, energetic, and good citizens, and all were taken away before they had reached the prime of life.

New Albany Daily Ledger Fri., 9 Mar 1866 p2 c2: Remains of the Late Alex. McDougal -- The remains of the late Alexander McDougal, who died from injuries received by the explosion of the boilers of the steamer J. R. Lockwood, were shipped by Adams Express from Vicksburg on the 7th, and are expected to reach here tomorrow night. The funeral will probably take place on Sunday afternoon. Nothing has been heard further in reference to the body of engineer Clem Graham, who was instantly killed, and it is supposed it went down with the wreck.
Submitted by Sue Carpenter

December 1, 1880 Special to the Sentinel:
On in a curious case in the Floyd Circuit Court yesterday. Some years since one Fanny Dunn had a Illegitimate child by George Brock. A suit for bastardy was instated, ponding which Brock and Miss Dunn were married. Brock immediately abandoned his wife without acknowledging the fathership of the child, Fanny subsequently obtained a divorce from Brock and married a Mr, Johnson. The recent suit was for bastardy and the maintenance of the child. Judge Fergerson held that the proof went to show that during the marriage relation Brock made no acknowledg- ment of the fathership of the child, such as the law contemplates that it is too late now such acknowledgment to avail in the care. The Court held that Brock was the father of the child, and It being a bastard he was chargeable with its support. It is said .that the case will go to the Supreme Court, It ts also said that Judge Ferguson's decision In this case will make an opening for quite a number of similar cases in the Floyd Court.

Fatally Burned by Explosion.
GREENVILLE, July 24.
Last evening, near Palestine, this county, a fatal accident occurred at the residence of Jacob Clapp. His wife, aged sixty, was so badly burned by the explosion of gasoline being carried to a reservoir in a pan by her granddaughter. Miss Tucker, aged fifteen, that she died at 2 o'clock this morning. The girl cannot live. The residence was also burned.
Date: July 26, 1899 Location: Indiana Paper: Indiana State JourNew Albany Ledger

CORYDON, Ind., Dec 3.
John Dyke and his wife and daughter were arraigned in Justice Steepleton's court at this place, today, on a charge of having stolen a hog from Bufford Watson. The hog's carcass was produced in court, but the cases were continued on account of the absence of other witnesses. The complaint sets forth that the porker was taken from Mr. Watson's pen Tuesday night butchered In a field near by, and found by an officer with a search warrant at Dyke's house the next morning. The parties live seven miles south of Corydon.
Source: Indiana State JourNew Albany Ledger December 9, 1896

Date: 1872-08-05; Paper: Indianapolis Sentine
Miss Mayer, whose elopement with Philpot, the Louisville JourNew Albany Ledger ist, caused each a stir last week, was arrested In New Albany on Thursday, at the house of a negro, where she had been concealed by Philpot. The New Albany Ledger says:
"When arrested she declared moat positively she would not go back to her mother's house, but would remain where she was She said she loved Mr. Philpot, and expected to bear a child to him, and that she had come to this city for the
had half adosen wives. The officers then told her very plainly she could either go home or go to jail; that If she persisted in remalaing where she was they would certainly place her In the county jail. Seeing they were in earnest in what they said,
she agreed to go home, and then left for Louisville with her uncle and the detective, who took her to her mother's house."

New Albany, Ind., Jan. 30 - Mrs. Sophia Lawrence and daughter, Miss Rachel, of McKeesport. Pa., arrived here this afternoon to secure the remains of the former's husband. Harry Lawrence, who died Jan. 3. and who she claims, deserted her in 1866. She will also file a claim for his pension money. As reported several days ago. Lawrence left a wife in this city, who will contest any claim made by the McKeesport wife for the pension money. She claims Lawernce secured a divorce from his first wife, when he learned she was still alive about six years ago. Both wives have retained attorneys to represent them.
Indiana JourNew Albany Ledger February 3, 1897

Pug Dog; Causes Trouble.
New Albany, Ind., Feb. 19.—Peter Bowman assaulted his wife because she would not allow him to kiss her, she having previously accorded that privilege to her pug dog. The father was then set upon by two sons with clubs, who fractured his skull. The boys were arrested and placed in jail to await the result of his injuries, which are serious.
Warren Republican Feb. 21 1895

NEW ALBANY, Ind., Jan. 24. - George Smith, who claimed to be 101 years old, died to-day. He enlisted in the Twenty-fourth Kentucky Infantry in 1862, and always asserted he was sixty-five years old at the time. He came to this city from Evansville about six years ago. He will be buried in the NatioNew Albany Ledger Soldiers' Cemetery.
The Indiana State JourNew Albany Ledger , (Indianapolis, IN) Wed., Feb. 1, 1899 - Submitted by Candi

New Albany Ledger Standard 19 Sep 1877 p4 c2: The furniture of the orphan's home is today being removed from the old home, the Park house, to the new DePauw home, corner Upper Third and Spring streets.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Ledger 26 Jan 1883 p4 c3: A great revival is in progress under Rev. John L. Pitner at Trinity M. E. Church, Evansville. The Evansville JourNew Albany Ledger contains a lengthy sketch of the life of Mr. Pitner and his success as a revivalist.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Ledger Standard Saturday 28 Dec 1872 p4 c5: Depauw Lodge, A. Y. M. elected following officers: F. M. Tribby-W. M.; Thomas Barth –S. M.; Stephen Scharf-J. W.; J. O. Poole-Treasurer; Thomas Williams-Secretary; Thomas Cook-S. D.; J. Southers-J. D.; B. F. Bounds and Mans. Mitchell-Stewarts; A. W. Monroe-Tyler
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Ledger Standard Saturday 28 Dec 1872 p4 c1: Friendship Lodge No. 10, Knights of Pythias officers: George English-Chancellor Commander; John B. Banks-Vice Commander; W. M. Johnson-Prelate; Louis Brown-Keeper of Records & Seals; S. W. Walts-Master of Chancellor; George S. Marsh-Master of Finance.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Ledger Standard Saturday 28 Dec 1872 p4 c1: Humboldt Lodge No. 234, I.O.O.F. elected officers: Jacob Herter-Noble Grand; John Mattem/Mattern-Vice Grand; John Hulein-Secretary; Charles Hogel-Permanent Secretary; Conrad Kraft-Treasurer.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Ledger Standard Saturday 28 Dec 1872 p4 c1: Lodge No 10, I.O.O.F. elected the following officers: Thomas J. Crosier-Noble Grand; James Phillips-Vice Grand; L. D. Bradford-Secretary; A. E. Jones-Permanent Secretary; George Jennings- Treasurer; Trustees-C. Fox, James A. Hughes, W. M. Mix, F. M. Tribbey & Charles E. Jones.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Ledger Standard Tuesday 31 Dec 1872 p4 c2: I.O.O.F. New Albany Lodge No. 1, held meeting last and elected the following officers: L. Cruselle-Noble Grand; J. F. Cooper-Vice Grand; Isaac Harding-Secretary; O. B. Friend-Treasurer
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Ledger Standard Saturday 28 Dec 1872 p4 c1: Officers elect to Pierce Encampment No. 100, I.O.O.F.: Conrad Kraft-C. P.; Philip Call-H. P.; Chris-Widman-S. W.; Louis Gassman-J. W.; Nicholas Best-Treasurer; Jacob Herter-Scribe.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Ledger Standard Friday 27 Dec 1872 p4 c3: Jefferson Lodge No. 104 A. Y. M. New officers: Christopher Fox-W. M.; John R. Durff-S. W.; Benjamin F. Welker-J. W.; Henry Beharrell Jr.-Treasurer; M. D. Condiff-Secretary; John E. Noyes-S. D.; Newton Brown-J. D.; L. L. Gernes-Tyler; M. V. Fullenlove & George W. Nunemacher-Stewards; J. R. Durff, Ben F. Welker and George W. Porter-Finance Committee.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Daily Ledger Standard Fri., 26 Jun 1874 p4 c2: Odd Fellows' Election. The following officers were elected last night for New Albany Lodge, No. 10, I. O. O. F.: N. G. -- James W. Royse; V. G. -- William H. Friend; Secretary -- G. L. Stewart; Treasurer -- H. Allen.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Ledger Standard 23 Feb 1877 p4 c2: About four thousand tombstones arrived here yesterday, to be placed in the NatioNew Albany Ledger Cemetery. Each stone is engraved with the name and regiment of the dead soldiers interred in the cemetery, so far as known.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Daily Ledger Standard 27 Apr 1878 p4 c1: Mr. S. S. Marsh will be taken to the insane asylum at Indianapolis this afternoon, he having manifested a return of insanity. His many friends in the city will be glad to hear of his speedy restoration.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

Naturalizations, Floyd Co., IN
New Albany Ledger Standard 3 May 1876 p4 c4: The following named persons took out their naturalization papers yesterday and day before: Frederick Pell, from England; Louis Caroro, Italy; Chas. Schwartz, Germany; John Bucheit, France; James Corbett, England; Louis Depurduain, France; Joseph Keehner, England; Joseph Jackson, England; Thos. Sedden, England; Thos. Leyland, England.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Daily Ledger Standard , Saturday, 9 Oct 1880 p4 c3: Naturalization Papers: The following parties have taken out naturalization papers since the 4th: George Love, England; John Westenberger, Germany; Nicholas Schmit, Germany; Louis Michael, Germany; Emil Von Klinkoorstrom, Germany.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

Floyd Co., IN
NAWL 23 Jan 1923 p 5 c2: Administrator’s Notice. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed and has qualified as Administrator of the Estate of Mary C. Diefenbach, deceased, and that said estate is supposed to be solvent. Philip Diefenbach, Administrator.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Ledger Standard 8 Jan 1879 p4 c2: The county has buried five persons since the 1st last. A child of Stephen Canty, a child of Mary Williams, John Darnel, Thomas Duffy, and Thomas Brady.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

Pensions
NADL 30 Dec 1887 p4 c2: Pensions have been issued to Martha, mother of Manifer Kepley, Georgetown; Elisabeth, widow of James F. Kinman, Petersburg; George C. Waterhouse, New Albany; America Noe, Mitchell; G. W. Blunk, Doolittle's Mills; G. W. Murry; Milltown. Increased: David Fried, Corydon; Michael Sohn, New Albany; Joseph Egert, Milltown; Samuel W. Schull, Princeton; Joseph H. Miller, Mitchell.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

Appointement of Postmasters, Indiana
DNAD 16 Apr 1849 p 2 c 1: The Postmaster General has made the following appointments of postmasters in Indiana: Jacob Doolittle, Northport, Noble county. James Blain, Papany, Whitley county. N. T. Reed, South Hanover, Jefferson county. J. N. C'lger[?], Martinsville, Morgan County. J. S. Darragh, Vienna, Scott county.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

Floyd Co., IN Wills
New Albany Ledger Standard 7 Apr 1877 p4 c6: Peter Buchheit's Will. The will of the late Peter Buchheit was today probated in the Circuit Court. He bequeaths all his property, real and persoNew Albany Ledger to his widow, Barbara Buchheit, and appointed her as his executrix. At the time of his death, Mr. B. was possessed of considerable property. The witnesses for his signature are Jacob Herter and John H. Richards.

New Albany Ledger Standard 25 Jun 1877 p4 c2: The last will and testament of J. B. Fresco was admitted to probate in the circuit court today. He bequeathed the most of his property to his widow.

New Albany Daily Ledger Standard 23 Jan 1874 p4 c1: The last will and testament of Harriett Gott deceased, was admitted to probate today. Mr. John McCullough qualified as executor. She willed all her property, real and persoNew Albany Ledger , to her ___ [two?] daughters.

New Albany Ledger Standard 11 Dec 1876 p4 c5: Mrs. Keigwin's Will. The will of Mrs. James Keigwin, who died in Louisville last Thursday week has been admitted to probate. She bequeathed $500 to each of her grandchildren, who have lost their parents, $500 to the widow of Wm. Keigwin, in Texas, and $4,000 to her daughter, Mrs. Rebecca Merriwether, of Jeffersonville. The balance of the estate will be equally divided between her remaining seven children, James, Albert, Ephraim and Henry and her three married daughters. The estate is worth $100,000.

New Albany Ledger Standard 12 Aug 1876 p4 c1: The last will and testament of George Keller was read today.

New Albany Daily Ledger Wed., 10 Jul 1850 p2 c5: State of Indiana, Floyd County, Sct. In the Floyd Circuit Court, May term, 1850. It is ordered by the Court that notice be given to Philip Lindsley and Mary Ann Lindsley, by publication in some newspaper of Floyd county, Indiana, for three successive weeks to appear at the next term of this court, on the first day thereof, and show cause why the letters testamentary heretofore granted to said Mary Ann, under the will of said Elias Ayers, deceased, should not be revoked. A true copy from this record and the next term of said Court will be holden at the court house in the city of New Albany, on the second Monday of August. I. N. Akin, Clerk

New Albany Ledger Standard 23 Oct 1876 pr c2: The will of John O'Donnell has been admitted to probate.

New Albany Ledger Standard 2 Jan 1877 p4 c3: A Curious Will. Mr. John O’Donnell, for many years one of our most respected citizens, made the following will a short time before his death. He was an earnest, faithful Catholic and died strong in n the faith. Here is his will, which will no doubt seem curious to many readers: In the name of the Holy Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, I , John O’Donnell, being of sound mind, and after mature deliberations, of my own free will, make the following my last will and testament. I hereby direct my executor to pay, first of all, my funeral expenses and just debts; also to have one mass said for my soul in each week for one year after my death, also one mass for the souls of purgatory in each month for one year after my death, also one high mass on the anniversary of my death for seven years after my death; also, two masses for the souls of my parents inside of one year after my death. I give and bequeath unto my loving wife all the real and persoNew Albany Ledger property which I may now possess, subject to the clause mentioned above, for her to hold and administer as she may think proper, as long as she may or will remain my widow. In case my wife should marry again, then I will that my property be divided equally between her and each one of our then living children. I hereby appoint my loving wife, my executor, and commend my soul to God, and request the prayers of my wife, children and friends. September 11, ‘76

New Albany Ledger Standard 29 Aug 1876 p4 c4: The wills of Susannah Rehfuss and Susan Roberts were admitted to probate yesterday. The former bequeaths all her property to Maria Schlermer, in return for the care bestowed upon her by the latter in nursing her while she was sick.

New Albany Daily Ledger Standard Tues 21 Apr 1874 p4 c1: The will of Frederick A. Renz was admitted to probate today. Catherine M. Renz is named as executrix. Also the will of John Ott, with Barbara Mary Ott as executrix.

New Albany Ledger Standard 31 Oct 1876 p4 c5: Local PersoNew Albany Ledger Standard — Mr. James R. Shields executed no will.

New Albany Ledger Standard 23 Oct 1872 p4 c1: The Late Mr. Snively's Will. — The will of the late Daniel Snively was admitted to probate yesterday. The widow, Mary A. Snively, and her brother, John C. Culbertson, are named as executrix and executor. Mr. Snively left a handsome estate, real and persoNew Albany Ledger , which he bequeathed equitably to his wife and children. He held policies of life insurance in the Connecticut Mutual, American Life of Philadelphia, and Mutual Benefit of Newark, New Jersey, each $5,000. The will was written by himself, in lengthy, setting out the various bequests with exactness and without the least ambiguity. The only peculiarity in it, is an item enjoining upon one of the devises to appropriate the interest of $150 in bank stock to purchase yearly twelve bushels wheat for his nephew.

New Albany Daily Ledger Standard 26 Apr 1875 p4 c2: City Court. In the Circuit Court this morning, Judge Bicknell rendered an opinion in reference to the will of Joseph St. John, deceased, allowing the widow one-third of certain real estate, provided certain deeds are set aside., in addition to her statuary allowance of $500. In addition to this number of demurrers were argued, and all cases set for trial on the first day were continued.

New Albany Ledger Standard 13 Nov 1877 p4 c4: The will of George Stiller was probated today. He wills his entire estate to his widow, Louisa Stiller.

New Albany Ledger Standard 5 May 1875 p4 c1: Will of Jno. G. Tompkins. The will of John G. Tompkins was probated in the Circuit Court today. He bequeathed to his wife Nancy P. Tompkins, his real and persoNew Albany Ledger estate to have and to hold during her natural life. His daughter, Martha J. Whitten, having received $1,000 to be charged to her, and at the death of his wife each of the surviving heirs to have the sum of $1,000. The residue of his estate, after making the balance of the heirs equal with said Martha J. Whitten. We do not know the value of the property of deceased, but he was wealthy and out of debt, comparatively.

New Albany Ledger Standard 14 Nov 1877 p4 c2: The will of Henry Twacthman was admitted to probate today. He bequeathed all his property to his wife, Minnie Twacthman.

New Albany Ledger 6 Feb 1872 p4 c2: The oldest Will Out. One of the oldest wills that perhaps was ever admitted to probate in this State was presented and proved this morning, in the Court of Common Pleas, by Judge Lafollette, attorney for one of the legatees. The will was executed by Jacob Yanawine, recently deceased in Georgetown Township, on May 2d, 1850, nearly thirty-two years ago. Both of the executors, and the two subscribing witnesses named in the will have long since passed away, years before the testator himself died, and the only way the will was proved as genuine was to prove the hand writing of the attesting witness. It seems a little singular that a person would neglect to change a will when he knew that the executors and witnesses to the instrument were dead.

NAET 12 Mar 1908 p4 c2: The will of Robert Boyden was admitted to probate today. He bequeaths his entire estate to his wife, Mrs. Sarah C. Boyden, whom he appoints to act with Karl C. Boyden as executrix of the will. The instrument is dated February 28, 1908, and is witnessed by William Deming and Theobold M. Sherlock.
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

NAL 28 Apr 1888 p4 c3: Death, on April 27th, of Mrs. Jane Briggs, One of the Old Residents of New Albany— Jane Akins Briggs was born on historic ground—at Valley Forge, N. Y., . . . became Jane Briggs by her marriage on December 4, 1837, to the late John Briggs, . . . who preceded her to the grave on the 5th of May, 1886. She was born September 30, 1814. Mrs. Briggs came to New Albany with her husband from Norristown, Pennsylvania, where they were married, in 1838. From this city she and her husband went to Galena, where he engaged in business, and his business ventures caused them also to reside for a short time at Vallene, Orange county, and Fredericksburg Washington county. In 1850, they again took up their residence in New Albany, and from that home both have departed to eternal rest. Mrs. Briggs was a devoted wife . . . surviving children are: Mrs. Thaddeus F. Spence, Mrs. Sarah J. Hice, John S. Briggs, William Briggs and Benjamin A. Briggs. Three children preceded her to the grave--Charles A., Robert and Elizabeth Briggs. A number of grand children and great grand children are among her survivors. . . she would have been 74 years old on the 13th of next September. . . During the war her husband and herself were passengers on the Steamer Sunny Side, between Memphis and Cairo, when the boat took fire and burned to the water's edge. A large number of lives were lost. Mrs. Briggs, after floating over two miles down this river was finally rescued, but when taken from the water was thought to be dead. She was resuscitated, however, as was her husband, who was also very nearly dead.
[very long article, no other info] Contributed by Sue Carpenter

E.B. LEPPER, of New Albany, is on the missing list.
Indiana General News Items from the Indianapolis News 15 December. 1890 Page 6 Column 5 and 6

Floyd Circuit Court. Judge Henry's decision in the case of Sarah Parker, Anna Belle Morris and Martha Hawes against the executors of the will of the late P. M. Kepley involving objections to an amended report filed by the executors is that
judgment be given the plaintiffs for interest accruing. The defendants were allowed a fee for their services.
Public Press 24 Jun 1902 p5 c3: Concerning the Courts - Contributed by Sue Carpenter

New Albany Daily Ledger Standard 19 Jan 1880 p4 c1: Mr. Ed. Smith, the well-known marble cutter, has just completed and put up in the northern cemetery a very handsome monument and curbing around the burial lot of Mr. John H. Shrader, Jr. The monument is a solid shaft of Italian marble, twelve feet in height, beautiful in design and perfect in finish .
Contributed by Sue Carpenter

New Albany - J.W. Emery, 67 years old, a lumber deal of Corydon, --? Thursday of pneumonia.
Indianapolis Star, Friday November 29, 1918
Transcribed by K. Torp

O'Bannon's Hat in Ring.
New Albany, Ind., Nov. 28 - J.L. O'Bannon, who recently moved from Corydon, Ind., to this city, announced today that he will be a candidate for the Democratic congressional nomination in 1920. Mr. O'Bannon was a candidate against Representative Cox in 1916 and also last march.
Indianapolis Star, Friday November 29, 1918
Transcribed by K. Torp

New Albany Daily Ledger Standard 11 Mar 1878 p 4 c 2: Religious Resume, -- Showing the Spiritual and Numerical Condition of Several of the Churches, -- and all are admirable [long article] German M. E. Church, Bank Street Baptist, Second Presbyterian, John Street, Third Presbyterian, Central Christian, Main Street M. E. Church, United Brethren Church; Rev. C. H. Little, Rev. Chas. Hutchinson, Elder Tully, Rev. L. N. Thompson, Rev. J. M. Fowler
Contributed by Sue P. Carpenter

New Albany Daily Ledger22 Apr 1861 p 3 c 2: Independent Home Guards. [with list of members and officers] W. T. Tuley, G. W. Lapping, E. G. Naghel, John R. Nunemacher, J. H. Mahan, David Crane, M. D. Condiff, Fred Miller
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New Albany Daily Ledger7 Mar 1863 p 2 c 2: Real Estate Transfers. - The real estate market is active, and the sales are gradually increasing. Small residences adjacent to the boat yards and work shops are in good demand. The sales are chiefly confined to the city. For the week ending to-day, the following are the sales made in the country, as recorded in the Recorder's office: James Mitchell to Alice Gresham; John E. Noyes et al to Charles W. Betterton; Charles W. Betterton to John E. Noyes; Thomas M. Brown to Ignatius Wheeler; Mary C. Tuley to James Goulding; John R. Nunemacher to Thomas E. Austin; Scott & Brindley to G. W. Stewart; Catharine Reger to Conrad Breker; Mary C. Tuley to Mary Finney; Robert Scott to David Shelton; Benoni Shindler to Eliza Cobb. --Josiah Gwin, Recorder
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New Albany Daily Ledger25 Apr 1863 p 2 c 2: Real Estate Transfers.—The following are the real estate transactions made in this county for the two weeks ending to-day, as shown in the Recorder's office: Eliza Wilson to Hannah B. Hartley; Hannah Crane to Margaret Alexander; Wm. Budd (heirs of) to Ben Allen; Allison & Kepley to Jacob Schort; Mary C. Tuley to Mary Edmondson; David Taylor to Jefferson Burkhardt; Patty F. Gibson to Warner Allendorf; David Cline to Jerusha J. Condiff; Ann M. Clynes to Nancy Jane Jackson; W. J. McGonogale to Wm. Galbraith; L. B. Deason to John D. Arman; Wm. C. Conner Jr., to Washington Wyatt.
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New Albany Daily Ledger13 Jun 1863 p 2 c 2: Real Estate Transfers: R. P. Main to Margaret Lathes. R. P. Main to Elizabeth Morge. Ohio Ins. Co. to W. S. Culbertson. Daniel Cline to Abner L. Jackson. Mary C. Tuley to Mary J. Tomlinson. Hannah B. Hartley. To Elle Kelso. Cook Day to Bridget Quirk. C. Leib to J. B. and Henry Wigbels. Lawrence Annesley to John C. Hitch. John Bowen to Martha C. Fugate. Caleb Smith to D. H. Cadwalader. Josiah Gwin, Recorder.
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New Albany Daily Ledger29 Aug 1863 p 2 c 2: Administrators and Executors—The following Administrators and Executors have been appointed by the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas, Col. W. W. Tuley, since the 1st of July, 1863: Estate of Edwin Gordon—John Gordon, Jr. and Belle A. Gordon, Administrators. Estate of Patrick Quirk--Bridget Quirk, Administratrix. Estate of August Bischoff--Henry Bihoff, Administrator. Estate of Alexander Ross--Emil Kramer, Administrator. Estate of Cyrus Bradford--Sally Bradford, Administratrix.
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New Albany Daily Ledger17 Oct 1863 p 2 c 2: Real Estate Transfers: [only names have been transcribed] Joseph Renn to Nicholas Ritter; Nicholas Ritter to Joseph Renn; Mary C. Tuley to Charles Smith; John Hartman to Fred. Rehmann; John Houghland to Hannah B. Hartley; John Peyton, Senior, by Administrator to John Willer; Rebecca Drummond to Martin Kiefer Josiah Gwin, Recorder
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New Albany Ledger Standard 24 Oct 1872 p 4 c 7: Tuley - Anderson —Married, at the residence of Capt. C. H. Higginson, Uniontown, Ky., Oct. 17, 1872, by Rev. Mr. Black, Mr. Edward P. Tuley of New Albany, Ind., to Mrs. Mary H. Anderson of Uniontown, Ky..
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New Albany Ledger Standard 5 Nov 1872 p 2 c 3: Commissioner's Sale. By virtue of a decree of the Circuit Court of the United States, for the District of Indiana, the undersigned, a Commissioner, appointed for the purpose, in a certain cause in chancery there pending, wherein Washington C. DePauw is complainant, and Seth W. Tuley, Assignee of the estate of Samuel Milligan, bankrupt, William C. Shipment, Lucinda A. Shipman, and others are defendants, will on Saturday, the 16th day of November, A. D., 1872, between the hours of 10 o'clock a.m. and 4 o'clock p.m., of said day, on the premises hereinafter described offer and sell At Public Auction the property described in said decree as the household estate of the said Samuel Milliagan, in and to lot number six*). . .
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New Albany Ledger Standard Monday 9 Dec 1872 p 4 c 1: Enos S. Tuley was appointed administrator of the estate of Mrs. Phebe H. Tuley, deceased.
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New Albany Ledger Standard 3 Feb 1873 p 4 c 4: School Report. The following is a report of the Primary Grade of Miss Laura G. Snow's school: Anna Reisinger, 90; Clara Tribbey, 95; Minnie Hopper, 85; Eva Conner, 98; Maggie Borden, 90; Katie Doll, 97; Ada Kendle, 95; Bella Waits, 93; Grace Nunemacher, 89; Mollie Belser, 99; Mary Smelt, 75; Laura Sloan, 85; Emma Dunbar, 90; Emma Walts, 85; Lottie Parish, 85; Rosy Mitchell, 89; Charley King, 82; Tommy McColloch, 87; Willie Hester, 80; Charley Belser, 98; Geo. Morrison, 89; Eddie Roose, 80; Jack Swearings, 87; Willie Deeble, 90; Willie Decker, 95; Irvin Matheny, 94; Eddie Stockdale, 85; Frank Craumbaugh, 95; Maxy Maienthal, 85; George Woodward, 80; Harry Wilson, 75; Henry Johnson, 80; Albert Grimes, 85; Walter Tuley, 80; George Flora, 80; Willie Gibson, 75; Willie Borden, 75.
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New Albany Ledger Standard 21 Jan 1875 p c 3: Marketable Men. Addition to the Roll of the Good Catches in Our Midst. As a Matter of Course They Will do to Tie to, A Lay Out of Good Looks and Rare Accomplishments. Some of Them Already Sucked In. But Mostly Looking for Their Affluities. [sic] . . . [Mentions: Dr. Fergusson; Frank H. Dukes; Ed. B. Stoy; James H. Willard; Jim Campbell; W. A. Tuley; Frank Daggy; Hiram Wilson; Horace Kent; Harry Shields; Ash Gwin; Adam Himer]
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New Albany Ledger Standardtandard 8 May 1875 p 4 c 4: New Albany in 1828 . . . mentions Ben S. Tuley; Benjamin Blackiston; Mathias Huncilman; Abram Brown; William Stewart; James Davis; Mason C. Fitch; Elias Ayres; Obadiah Childs; Benjamin Adams; Jonathan Gandy; John Nicholson; John Payton; B. S. Tuley; D. Genung; J. Morton; Samuel G. Wilson; R. Comley; J. Lyon; Thomas Sinex; D. M. Hale; Harvey Scribner; Lathrop Elderkin; Peter Stoy; Edward Brown; H. B.; Shields; A. Abbey; H. Bogart; A. S. Burnett; Levi McDougal; James Duncan; S. Marsh; Peter Tellon; Wm. Clark; Charles Woodruff; Wm. Marsh; D. M. Hale; H. Scribner; Wm. Beeler; Benjamin Adams; Harvey Scribner; James W. Lyons; Abraham Brown; Matthew W. Byrn; John Stran; Richard Lonnon; Samuel Marsh; Charles Woodruff; M. M. Byrn; Ben S. Tuley.
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New Albany Ledger Standardtandard 23 Aug 1876 p 4 c 1: Marshals for the Kerr Funeral Ceremonies: The following named gentlemen are requested to serve as Assistant Marshals at the obsequies of the Hon. M. C. Kerr, late Speaker of the House of Representatives. Col. Wm. P. Davis. Capt. James Payton. Dr. George Cannon. James Pierce. Frank Dishman. Capt. M. M. Hurley. Dr. D. W. Voyles. John Briggs, Jr. John Horn, Jr. John Hahn. John H. Shrader. Wm. B. Richardson. Col. Thos. J. Jackson. Hon. James H. Rice. Dr. D. F. Furgusson. Thos. Hanlon. Henry Alers. Henry Terstegge. Seth Tuley. Dr. Robt. Knoefel. Chas. Fawcett. Anthony Day. J. K. Woodward, Jr. Hon J. H. Willard. B. F. Scribner, Chief Marshal. Gen. Scribner requests the gentlemen announced as Assistant Marshals to n________ him of their acceptance at their earliest convenience. -- see also New Albany LedgerS 23 Aug 1876 p4 for several articles about funeral, flowers, etc.; see also 21 Aug 1876 p 4 c 5, 19 Aug 1876 p1, and 24 Aug 1876 p4 c3
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New Albany Daily Ledger 25 Nov 1876 p 4 c 1: Real Estate Transfers: Trustees of New Albany Lodge No. 10 to Charles W. Lyndall; Sarah H. McKinney, et al., to George W. Scales, et al.; Jacob Klattenhoff by Seth W. Tuley
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Public Press 24 Jun 1902 p 5 c 2: Public Press New Albany Ledgers — Lawrence K. Tuley is home from Indiana University.
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New Albany Daily Ledger Standard 23 Feb 1878 p 4 c1: Surviving Buena Vista Soldiers. The battle of Buena Vista, Mexico, was fought thirty-one years ago yesterday. Henry Lilly, of this city; Colonel Carr, of Charlestown; General Jeff. C. Davis and Henry Daily, of Clark county, are the only living survivors of the battle, and they talked about it yesterday -- (Jeff reporter for Commercial) In the above the Commercial violates the truth of history. There are several in this city still living who were in the battle, besides hundreds of others throughout the county. Among those in this city are remembered: Gen. B. F. Scribner, Coil. W. W. Tuley, Capt. A. M. Jackson, Peter Wise, Thomas V. Stran, G. W. Lapping, Wesley Pierce, Alex M. Jackson, Capt. Rufus Reeves, W M. Carpenter, W. F. Eisley, W. J. Wisinger, D. D. Matlock, Fred Bower, C. Beck, H. J. Reamer, John McLaughlin, Conrad Miller, G. M. Smith, Berry Gwin, H. H. Pennington, G. Holmes Gwin, M . D. Warren, William Aiken, J. A. Wilson, Lieut. E. L. Pennington, Thomas Howard, Lieut. Philip Zenor, Capt. Frank McRea, Alexander F. Fishburn, Calvin Thompson, Thomas Crawford, Adam Clark, John James, Freedland Hastings, H. H. Sears, N. Norton, Levi Wilson, Thomas Bowman, Capt. Adam Knapp, and many others that memory fails to recall.
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New Albany Daily Ledger Standard, Monday, 4 Oct 1880 p 4 c 4: Judge D. W. Lafollette and Col. W. W. Tuley have been appointed administrators of the estate of the late Gamaliel Garrettson, qualifying in $80,000 bond. The person New Albany Ledger estate is valued at about $40,000. The valuation of the real estate has not been made. New Albany Daily Ledger Standard, Tuesday, 26 Oct 1880 p4 c3: Notice of Appointment as Administrator. Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Gamaliel Garretson, deceased, Said estate is solvent. David W. Lafollette, Wm. W. Tuley, Administrators.
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New Albany Ledger Standard 19 Apr 1877 p 4 c 2: Mrs. Marion McRea, wife of Capt. Jordon S. McRea, is reported very ill of pneumonia at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Tuley, on Lower Main street.
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New Albany Ledger Standard 20 Jun 1877 p 4 c 3: Mr. Seth Tuley Not Heard From Yet. . . . [not transcribed]
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The Corydon Democrat 1-10-1906 Greenville, Ind. by J. A. Strause.
James Martin and family, of Palmyra attended the funeral of his brother at Georgetown, Sunday.

Mrs. R. Venia, of New Albany, spent holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Engleman.
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