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Section 2 Page IS Wednesday, July 2, 1997 Thembieg tiiroegli pages of history From the editor of The Democrat: Each year, as the county celebrates the Fourth of July, the newspaper and several of its advertisers salute local history with a "Founder's Day" section. For this year's section, staff writer Steve Arnold researched local history through the pages of The Democrat. What he found was the more things change from horse-drawn buggies to computers the more things remain the same such as the age-old quandary of how to best repair I local roads. In addition, several Brown County businesses share part of their history through the accompanying advertisements. We thank the interview subjects, the advertisers, and we hope you enjoy this salute to local history.

Mike Lewis Editor Saluting local heritage sSn A EIGHTY-THREE YEARS AGO 1914 Tales of British soldiers arresting 200 leaders of a revolt in Ireland they entered a buggy and drove towards Bloomington or Nashville. The Grand Army of the Republic, representing veterans of the Civil War, were planning memorial and decoration services at Schooner, One item read: "A reward of five dollars for the undamaged carcass of the bob cat, panther, wolf, bear, hyena, lion or elephant that has been scaring Clarence McCoy, Bill McCoy, Harry Davis and Clifford Davis during the past week." Advertisements for Post Toasties and Wrigley's Spearmint Gum were featured attractions. The final report on the estate of Brown County resident Joseph M. Cook was issued stating $100,937 is to be distributed among his heirs. "Wheat harvest began in Brown County last week and by the end of this week most of the crip will be in shock and and stack.

In patches the yield is good, but in many fields the yield will fall below the average." News of the circuit court was also reported including, "The case of Naomi Fox against James Fox, for wife desertion was tried by a jury Friday and the defendant donned a huge smile when the jury acquitted him. Much of the evidence in this Old Settlers irup poeef annual Old Settleri anyone Identify any of these Brown County pioneers? The photo Reunion near Bean Blossom. The photo was taken In "1905. Can was provided by John Wood. Brown County.

They were dinner guests at Dinty Moore's cafe and spent most of their time here at the Governor's cabin at Brown County Stale Park Green Valley's Home Demonstration Club met at the home of Ethel Mathis Seventeen ladies were present Spearsville Christian Church added 12 new members to the church 10 by baptism and two by transfer. Fourteen-year-old Wilbur Percificld hooked a 19-inch crappie near Hclmsburg. It is said to be the largest fish seen in Brown County. Brown County women will have the opportunity of participating in the 1937 State Canning Contest sponsored by the Ball Brothers of (See page 16) reported James Voland was among a group from Franklin that hired an airplane to see the flooded area from the air The trip took about four hours and cost each $20 Nashville's town council met at the courthouse to consider an ordinance to permit the sale of liquors by las cms Indiana Governor Clifford Town-send, his wife and mother visited along with a tragic fire at a Detroit hotel topped the headlines of The Democrat. Major national and international stories took center stage with World War I looming in the months ahead.

In a related story, the United States Supreme Court decided officials in Jackson County, Michigan, could prevent the manufacture of beer within that county. Former President Teddy Roosevelt was reported near death of fever in the jungles of Brazil on his expedition of the "River of Doubt." News of the county was addressed on page three. In a column entitled, "Brief Pithy Paragraphs" could be found short sayings such as "No two-faced person has any real claim to beauty." and "A bachelor's idea of real misery it being left alone with a noisy baby." Bits of news with localized interest were noted. Under a "Howard Ridge" headline it was reported: "William Anderson was kicked in the head by a horse and seriously injured a few days ago, is slowly improving and "Miller Brothers of Kokomo, Indiana, are contemplating putting out a peach and apple orchard to eclipse any now in opera-lion in Brown County Horses, cattle, mules, hogs, farm implements and corn were being offered for sale at public auction A year's subscription to The Democrat cost SI Even fashion hints were offered New uses for old lace curtains were listed. In April, a smallpox scare was abating in New Bellsvillc John H.

Henry of Frankfort reported he wanted some Brown County land and "tie don't care if the land is rough so it will raise tobacco." Opinions also found their way into newsprint. One item noted "It would not be amusing to the public to see a woman washing dishes, sweeping the parlor or dusting the mantle-piece, neither would it be unusual or laughable to see her bending over a wash tub in an effort to have a clean shirt for her husband's wear on Sunday, but a woman splitting rails or shoeing i horse would be an unusual and amusing spectacle This obviously was before the days of "political correctness "The Sprunica school closed last Friday. March 28, with a big surprise dinner for the teacher The feat included thirteen large cakes, as many chickens and pics innumerable" Headlines in May read. "Brown County Boy on Duty at Vera Crur" Nashville resident Walter Calvm received a letter from his fnend. Brown County resident James Fntch.

serving with the medical corps aboard the ship Pat sent at Vera Cruz, Mexico A native of Jackson Township, Mr. Fritch had been in the Army for several yean and had witnessed the taking of the Mexican city. The post office at Belmont was broken into and robbed by ihievet in May 1914. The pott office wis located in IS. Momson'i More (hen.

The thieves nude twiy with $112 in stamps and 170 cash. Bloodhounds tracked them to a nearby (ravel road. Police believed If you have any pictures of Brown County that can be identified to have been taken from the 1800's to the present, we would like for you to submit them to the Brown County Democrat for printing in the history book. case was unfit for print." The first volley of The Great War is included in the pages of The Democrat. In July, 10 acres of tim-berland northwest of Nashville was destroyed in a forest fire.

The origin of the fire was not known A strip of land about a mile wide and three miles long was destroyed A "Tom Thumb" wedding was performed at the courthouse SEVENTY YEARS AGO 1927 Long-time Democrat editor and publisher Alono Allison was buried in Greenlawn Cemetery He had been associated with the newspaper since his father came here from Johnson County He purchased the paper in 1884 "Prosecuting Attorney Clarence Long has relieved his deputy of his dudes in Johnson County and will look after the office himself" Hot water bottles, sick room supplies and trusses were available at Miller Pharmacy in Nashville "New Lives for Old" starring Betty Compson was shrwing at the Mclodian Hall Admission for adults was 23 cents In news from the Ritter neighborhood. "Rosemary Butler is wearing a diamond ring on the third fiftger of her left hand What does it mean. Rosemary''" And. still, those pithy opinions "The air is just as free as it ever was It just costs more to be able to breathe it In news from Spearsville. "Ora Barrett, who was bitten by an opossum a few days ago.

is suffering with blood poison Fred Bates Johnson, a prominent attorney from Indianapolis, purchased the Nashville Hotel property at the comer of Main and Van streets He planned to move to Brown County and remodel and improve the property An old log house, known as the 0I4 Settles home near New Belltville. was to be torn down and the logs moved to Indianapolis and rebuilt at summer home for Oovcrnor and Mrs Ed Jackson Mrs. Jackson had been in Nashville influence of intoxicating liquor He later pled guilty and was fined $60 The painting "The Edge of the Woods" by Will Vawter was sold for $300 McDonald's Chevrolet Sales in Hclmsburg was offering a new Chevrolet for $595 A large crowd was present for a July 4th celebration with the Red Men in Bellsvillc Nashville's Rustic Inn was sold to Joshua Bond in July The 52nd annual Old Settlers kicked off in August at Waltman Grove north of Bean Blossom A present of J5 was given to the oldest gentleman present who was a resident of the county The oldest lady received the same present "No gambling, whips, whistles or comeback balls will be allowed on the ground Secretary of State Fred Schonemcicr was among the principal speakers In September "The Artesian well in Johnson Township and 1 17 acres surrounding it has been oplioned by Walter SnodgTass and Lee Bright and the option has been transferred to Dr MA Baker of Indianapolis It is said that Mr Barker, with other doctors are planning a health resort near the well The water tests very highly for medical purposes A woman living just over the Morgan County line, known as "Big Ann" and the mother of 1 1 children was convicted of selling intoxicating liquors at a dance east of Nashville In other court news, a Nashville barber was charged with possession of a whiskey still He pleaded guilty In December a large crowd attended the re opening and deona ton of the Methodist church Aficr the dedication, the congregation enjoyed a basket dinner and social hour In December, we have this news from Georgetown (Bean BUnsom) "Our little town is on the boom, every little house being occupied" SIXTY YEARS AGO 1937 In January, heavy rains have caused Brown County streams to overflow for the second time in a week. Three families were forced to leave then homes Judge Charles Staff and court mm mm mmmm RETURN ORDER BLANK TO RESERVE YOUR COPY Qnv those purchasing boots before printing will be assured of mewing one Delnen date week of Noirmber 24, 997 NAME ADDRESS CITY ZIP CODE STATE PHONE P1M4 mm my otdn for copy() of Ufe in the Hilh 9 29 95 each I (full payment enclosed) SAVE $10 prr copy copy(s) of Life in the Hi 95 each I ($10 deposit enclosed balarv doe whm books are delivered) SAVE $5 per ropy Pkae charge my MasterC ard or VISA 1 Cfd numh EfHM(n Sgnhj Please ship my book() to the addrrs at right I enclose an additional $4 00 for each book to be shipped. (Make crweks payee Id Bnmn Counry Democrat) Mail to: Brown County Democrat P.O.

Box 277 IM N. Van Buran St NaahvIHa IN 47441 112-984-2221 recently to visit the fame preserve Former Brown County Sheriff Sam Pari wee charted with operating motor vehicle while wder the.