Pg. 59 - Industrial Review, Biographies and Portraits of Leading Citizens.

THE W. H. KELLER CO., INC.
Department Store.

     A more progressive and enterprising business concern than the W. H. Keller Co., does not exist anywhere in Southern Indiana and we seriously doubt if any town the size of Corydon anywhere in the state can show its equal, in its respective lines of mercantile business.  The trading public has learned to regard this concern as one on which it can depend for the best goods at a moderately low price, and they appreciate the innovations of this company, which affords them purchasing facilities just a little better than the average.  A firm possession the energy, enterprise and progressive methods as this one does, is bound to be a success, and has long since been established with the people as a leading enterprise.
     In 1879, the business was established by W. H. Keller, senior member of the firm.  Each succeeding year outstripped the one just past in volume of business, and the store rapidly widened its circle from which to draw trade, until finding the old frame structure, which Mr. Keller Occupied, insufficient for the fast increasing business, he erected, in 1894, the present handsome and commodious brick building.  After its completion the responsibilities of the business had become so great that Mr. Keller took into partnership his two brothers, Messrs. L. C. and E. G. Keller and Mr. T. J. Hudson, organizing The W. H. Keller co. Jan. 19th, 1895.
     Under the masterly and business like methods of the firm, the business made mighty strides, forging itself ahead in the mercantile world.  The building that Mr. Keller had so lately erected was found inadequate to accommodate the growing trade, so in 1899 the present brick building adjoining on the north was erected and occupied by the grocery and the meat department on the first, and the shoe and carpet department on the second floor, giving more room for the dry goods and the cloak departments and the clothing and gents' furnishing departments, which remained respectively on the first and second floor of the former building.
     the foundation of this business was laid on broad liberal lines, and it was only recently exemplified in the fact to retain the most efficient help some inducement must be given to attract the business sagacity of good clerks.  So the firm decided to incorporate their business and articles of incorporation were filed with the Secretary of the State of Indiana, Feb. 9, 1906.

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     The officers of this incorporation are Mr. W. H. Keller, Preident, E. G. Keller, Vice-President, L. C. Keller, Treasurer, adn T. J. Hudson, Secretary.  They showed their grateful appreciation of those clerks, who with years of faithful service has assisted in building up this business by affording them an enviable opportunity of owning stock in the newly incorporated concern, which was gladly accepted.
     To give an adequate description of the extent of this business would require more space than is possible to accord here, however a glance at the various departments of this modern emporium of trade, situated in a most desirable location at the southwest corner of the public square, with dimensions of 50x100 feet and the interior so arranged as to utilize all available space, is well worth the perusal of all.

DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT.
L. C. Keller, Manager

     In this department everything pertaining to dry goods can be found, the stock being more than ample for the selections of the most fastidious tastes, it being the policy of the manager, to carry the very best goods the market affords.  Artistically trimmed windows and a tastefully arranged interior give a very inviting and pleasing effect to this department.  In connection with this department a complete line of ladies' cloaks and ready made garments may be had.  With the capable services of Miss Anna Stevens and Miss Emma Long as salesladies, the most courteous and personal attention is given their customers.

GROCERY DEPARTMENT.
A. G. Ward, Manager

     Mr. Ward has been connected with this firm for fifteen years, the last six of that being manager of the Grocery Department.  His thorough knowledge of the business, with his pleasing and polite manner, has won for The W. H. Keller Co. many warm and personal friends and made this the leading and most aggressive grocery house in the city.  The stock is most complete, comprising everything in the way of staple and fancy groceries.
     The Meat Department, where may be obtained all the choicest cuts of fresh and salt meats, was lately launched and is now in full favor with the public.  Mr. Ward has the assistance of Mr. Joe Brown, an experienced meat cutter, and Mr. Ollie Wolf, Mr. John Dannenfelser and Mr. Jess Gibner as salesman.

CLOTHING DEPARTMENT.
T. J. Hudson, Manager.

     On entering this department one is at once impressed by the large and complete showing of the stock.
     Here everything knows in full assortment can be had.  He who would be well dressed can do no better than apply here for his clothes.  With such lines of clothing as A. B. Kirschbaum Co.'s and J. Capps Sons', in all the latest styles, including those smart cuts which lend individuality to the wearer, is a prominent feature.  They are also the local representatives of one of the largest custom tailoring concerns in the country, well known for the excellence of quality and workmanship of their garments.
     The manager of this department, on the alert for the growing interest of the concern, has added quite an extensive assortment of watches and otherwise strengthened the jewelry department.  He is a firm believer of watches at dry goods profits.

     With the valuable assistance of his salesman, Clarence Lockhart, Mr. Hudson is constantly keeping the clothing department abreast of the times.

SHOE AND CARPET DEPARTMENT.
H. F. Kepner, Manager.

     The department is headquarters for the people over Harrison County for everything in the way of footwear.  The famous Walk-Over shoes for men and the celebrated Queen Quality shoes for ladies have a prominent place here.  The popularity of these lines of shoes is unusually marked.  Other well known and medium priced lines are also extensively carried.
     The carpet department is complete with good dependable merchandise in the way of carpets, lace curtains, shades, trunks, suit cases, etc.  Quality is no stranger.  Mr. Kepner has an able assistant in the genial Mr. John H. Conrad as salesman.
     Mr. Keller, the President, takes care of the financial interests of the concern and on account of the increasing demands and great amount of work connected herewith, ahs the valuable services of Miss Jessie Allen as bookkeeper and cashier and Miss Effie Brown and Chas. A. Keller as stenographers.
     The gentlemen who are at the head of this concern are all of them, men of more than ordinary business capacity, the possessors of a keen acumen stimulated by energy and ability.
     This concern is undoubtedly the largest advertisers in Harrison County which aside from being a direct benefit to themselves, creates a source of confidence throughout the whole community and every business establishment in Corydon profits from their liberal manner of advertising.
     This concern is a credit to the city of Corydon and Harrison County, and its people owe to them much credit for their earnest efforts in furthering the interests of the community along the lines of municipal improvements.

ALFRED B. LINDER
Milliner and Jeweler.

     A native of Kentucky and one of the typical type of jovial and honest men often found in any part of the union is the subject of this sketch, Alfred B. Linder, son of Thomas O. and Nancy Linder.  Born in Hardin County, Kentucky, Dec. 21, 1859, where he attended the common schools of the county.  His parents died while he was quite young leaving him to fight his way in the world as best as he could.  Hiring himself out he worked on a farm and, it is to this he attributes his start in life.  After leaving the farm he conducted a jewelry business at Bowling Green, Kentucky, for three years, and also served two years in the Kentucky State guards.  In 1887 he removed to Corydon, Indiana,  where he now resides and is engaged in the jewelry business.
     In August, 1889, he was united in marriage to Miss Lulia E. Miller, who conducts a millinery store in the room adjoining the jewelry store.  Always alert to the season's fashions, she is endeavoring: to please old and new customers alike and here can always be found the latest importations and Parisan creations at a moderate price.
     Mr. Linder is a most influential member of the K. of P. and K. O. T. M. lodges.
     As a business man he is known for his square dealings and honest methods in all his business transactions.  His store is always headquarters for everything in the jewelry line, such as fine watches, clocks, rings and optical goods, his stock being such as to attract attention and win appreciation, being selected on its merits and defies competition.
     Watch and clock repairing done on a guarantee and at a moderate charge.

JOHN REDICK
General Store

     Among the various enterprises of Lanesville none is more worthy of favorable mention than the large department store of John Redick, which is located in commodious quarters on the main street of this town.
     Mr. Redick handles a full and complete line of drygoods, notions, ladies' and gents' furnishing, hats, shoes, hardware, glassware, queensware, carpets, mattings, jewelry, farm tools, confections, cigars and tobacco, in fact everything that goes to make up a complete general store.  His goods, which are always kept new and fresh, are arranged in departments, which makes it very convenient for his many customers to make their purchases. the stock, which is large and well selected, is kept scrupulously clean and in good order, and he cordially invites the public to call and examine his goods, whether or not they desire to make purchases.
     Mr. Redick is one of Lanesville's oldest merchants and has built up an immense trade by his fair and honorable dealings and by his courteous and accommodating manners to the trade.
     The subject of this sketch was born at Louisville, Kentucky, on Mar. 31, 1846, the son of Philip and Mary (Fleshman) Redick.  For a time he conducted a grocery store at that place, but in the year of 1877 he removed to Lanesville and opened out his present business.
     On Mar. 20, 1870, he was married to Miss Christina Voelker and to them five children have been born, viz.:  Mrs. Anna C. Zabel, Julius C., Clara E., John E., and Emil L.
     Mr. Redick is one of Lanesville's most prominent and public-spirited citizens and is always ready to assist in a worthy cause.  He is a stockholder in the city water works and the Lanesville Creamery, and holds his membership in the Evangelical Lutheran Church.    

MRS. LOU BENNETT
Dry Goods, Notions and Dress Making.

     Mention of the neat little dry goods and notion store and dress making establishment that is conducted by Mrs. Lou Bennett on the east side of the square, is especially befitting in an industrial writeup of Corydon. and the value and convenience of a business of this kind cannot be overestimated.
     In addition to a nice clean stock of dry goods and notions which is always kept up-to-date in every particular, there is in connection with it a tailor shop where every kind of garment for women and children is made in the very latest patterns.
     Mrs. Bennett keeps in her employ from two to three of the best seamstresses in Corydon and all work is turned out promptly.  Having had a long experience in this line of work Mrs. Bennett does all the laying out an dcutting and perfect fits are the result.
     The agency of the New Albany Steam Laundry is also located in this store and the high class work done by this firm is so well known that further mention is unnecessary.
     Mrs. Bennett is the daughter of the late John C. Graves, who was at one time treasurer of this county and during his term of office and at other times she has been employed in the public offices of the county, and her generous treatment to the people in this capacity has won for her many friends and constant patrons to her business.
     On July 8, 1888, she was united in marriage to John Bennett, and two children, Clara P. and John C., are the result of this union.
     Mrs. Bennett is a business lady of rare executive ability and stands high in social circles of Corydon.
 

THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK.
"The Bank That Stands For The People"

     The First National Bank, an enterprise guided, managed and upheld by citizens of sterling worth and integrity, has been briefly described thus, "A bank of the people, for the people and by the people," and "A substantial aid to local enterprise."
     For years the people of this county have felt the need of a bank that would conduct is affairs on strictly banking principles with liberal and modern business methods.  One that would be substantial and solid financially and at the same time grant its patrons the recognition they so richly deserve.
     With the idea of fulfilling these needs a number of leading business men and farmers of this community decided to establish a National Bank, feeling certain that if they afforded the people banking facilities equal to those of other places, that it would be liberally patronized.
     The result is apparent.  From the day this bank opened its doors for business it has been a most phenomenal success.  This proves conclusively, to the directors of this institution, that the people generally have appreciated their efforts for better banking facilities.
     Since its advent into the business workd it has developed a clientage that finds no parallel in the annals of banking of this state, which it commands a prominent position, and is now looked upon as a financial fortress of Harrison County.
     The First National began business Apr. 2, 1903, with a capital stock of $25,000.00.  In this short period of time it has acquired an average individual deposit of upward of $170,000.00, and accumulated a surplus account of $10,000.00, which is held in reserve for the further protection of the general intersts of this institution.
     This bank now carries the accounts of the greater portion of the business men of Corydon and other towns of the county, and is daily adding to its list of depositors the strongest and most influential citizens.
     These remarkable acquirements may be attributed o the fact that this bank shares with its patrons the many courtesies, benefits and privileges that their patronage warrant.
     The First National has reduced the rate of interest to a basis of six per cent, they cash checks free of cost, issue exchange for a trifle and have made it possible for worthy applicants to borrow money with which to carry on their business - all of which entitles them to their appropriately adopted motto - "The Bank that stands for the People."
     Owing to the rapid increase of business, the banking room has been thoroughly equipped throughout with new fixtures which have been installed on an elaborate scale.  The lobby, 

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

close of each day's business the officers know that every customer has received his proper debit or credit.  During the

past three years this bank has handled millions of dollars and every cent has been accounted for to the utmost satisfaction of its patrons, and this fact is probably unparalleled by any other institution of its kind.
     A glance at the personnel of this bank will suffice to prove that its affairs are conducted in the most careful and conservative manner.  They are men who have made complete success of their various vocations and among the most trustworthy of this community.
     Officers:  William Ridley, President; Z. C. Wolfe, Vice President; V. J. Bulleit, Cashier; Rosemont Keller, Assistant Cashier; John Heth, Assistant Cashier.
     Directors: William Ridley, Z. C. Wolfe, J. J. Bulliet, W. H. P. Wiseman and Emery H. Breeden.

First National Bank Building

     The position of cashier, who chiefly bears the responsibility of all business transactions of any bank, has been entrusted to Victor J. Bulleit.  At the age of thirteen he finished the common school course and entered the employ of the
L. N. A. and Corydon Railroad.  After serving in this capacity for five years he engaged in the merchantile business with phenomenal success.  It was during this career that his business ability was recognized and was solicited to become Cashier of the new bank, to which request he reluctantly gave his consent.  He was the right man in the right place and this bank's unparalelled success is due in a great measure to his pleasant manners, judicial ability and business qualifications.  He is an example of what may be accomplished by any young man possessing the ordinary amount of acumen, supplemented with a will power strong enough to carry out an ideal.
 

THE CORYDON MILLING COMPANY.

     A very prominent enterprise in Harrison County is the Corydon Milling Company of Corydon, which was organized in 1890 by the following persons:  Charles Martin, Samuel Pfrimmer and John Loweth.  The site on which this handsome new mill is built is the same site on which the old "White Mill" has been located for many years.  It is an ideal location for a mill, it being situated on Little Indian Creek where either water or steam power can be used.
     In 1892 Mr. Pfrimmer sold his interest in the mill to Mr. Martin and

Mr. Loweth, remaining thus until 1895 when Mr. Martin became sole proprietor.
     The plant was originally erected at a cost of $11,000, the machinery installed at that time alone costing $6,350.  The roller process is exclusively used and has a capacity of eighty barrels per day.
     Under Mr. Martin's management the mill has been overhauled and equipped with the latest improved machinery.  One machine of which we wish to call particular attention, and which very few mills in this section have installed, is the New Gyrator Sifter, which takes place of the old-fashioned reels for bolting flour.  This machine handles the flour on the same plan as a hand sifter, the motion being gentler and lighter does not discolor the flour.  Many other improvements of this kind have been made, and as a result The Corydon Milling Company's brands of flour are in great demand not only in this and adjoining counties, but has reached out to many states of the union where flour is regularly consigned.
     The brands of flour manufactured by this company are  "Lilly White," "Gem" and "Humpty Dumpty."  While the "Lilly White" and "Humpty Dumpty" brands are excellent flour for their grade, it is claimed that the famous "Gem" brand has no equal for baking purposes and there are many housewives that will use none other.

     In addition to the main mill building, there are two large warehouses on the premises capable of storing over 12,000 bushels of grain, and they are at all times kept well filled.  The mill is noted for its cleanliness and everything from the engine room to the top has a neat appearance.  This cleanliness also extends to the transaction of the company's business as Mr. Martin has long since realized that honorable dealings are profitable, and this feature in a great measure accounts for his large and growing patronage.
     Mr. Martin employs the service of Mr. Charles W. Thomas, who serves in the capacity of head miller, having held this position for the past five years.  He is thoroughly experienced and is an expert in all that relates to mill machinery and the manufacture of flour.  He is thoroughly practical in all departments of the industry, having previously served in the capacity of engineer for ten years.  He also employs Mr. Eli Wheat and this efficient and painstaking gentleman, through his courteous and accommodating manner has won many friends for the Corydon Milling Company.

C. H. GINKINS & SONS.
The Monumental Dealers of Corydon, Indiana.

     This enterprise that maintains a high reputation in Harrison and adjoining counties was established thirty years ago by the senior member of the firm and the reputation it gained for high grade work from the beginning, has continued with each succeeding year, and today it is the leading industry of its kind in the county.
     The Messrs. Ginkins, being expert artisans in this line of work and understanding the quality of marble and granite thoroughly, guarantee satisfaction to all customers.  They do all kinds of cemetery work and a good stock of monuments, memorials, headstones and tablets are kept on hand, while special orders are made up from original designs.
     The work is all done in their shop from start to finish, specimens of which may be seen and admired in all local cemeteries.
     the public generally is invited to call at their office on West Chestnut Street, Corydon, Indiana, where they will quote most reasonable prices consistent with the style of work desired in this line.

EDWIN M. ROUTH.

     Edwin M. Routh, son of John S. and Margaret E. Routh, was born Aug. 9, 1868, at Hancock, Indiana.  For twelve years  during early manhood he conducted a blacksmith shop at this place.
     On Sept. 14, 1895, he was married at Jasper, Indiana, to Miss Mary C. Ott, daughter of Davis and Rachel Ott, and to them two children were born, Harry and Cleon.  Nov. 1, 1892, Mr. Routh engaged in a general merchandise business and also received the appointment as postmaster at Hancock.
     He owns fifteen  acres of land adjoining his residence, which is one of the nicest dwellings in Blue River Township.

THE SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION.

     A most worthy and beneficent financial institution of Corydon is the Savings and Loan Association which has its office in the First National Bank building.
     this association, which was organized in 1890, has a capital stock of $65,000.00.
     Its chief purpose was to afford those desiring to save money a safe depository where they could share with the profits of the institution and to loan money to worthy applicants with which to build a home, and allow them to repay the institution in installments that would be in keeping with their earnings.
     From the outset the outset the ideal proved a success and was liberally patronized.  It has paid to its depositors since organization, over $60,000.00 in dividends and scores of people in Corydon and the surrounding community, own nice homes that would have, otherwise in all probability, been yet living in rented property.
     It can be justly said that during the past fifteen years in which Corydon has more than doubled her population, more than half of the building has been done through this institution.
     This institution receives deposits in any amount from one dollar upward and allows depositors five per cent interest on such savings, compounded semi-annually.
     V. H. Bulleit, its president, is a prominent business man of Corydon and has acted in this capacity since its organization.
     William Ridley, the secretary, was elected to his position in 1904, when Sam Pfrimmer, the former secretary and one of its most substantial promoters, removed to Bloomington.  Mr. Ridley is an attorney of much prominence and a man of probity in whom all patrons have the utmost confidence.
     Aside from the president the board of directors consist of Hezekiah Luckett and Amos Lemmon, who are both well known throughout Harrison County as men of integrity, always on the alert for the best interests of the association. 

I. A. GIBSON, Merchant

     A business enterprise that has gained a prominent position in mercantile circles of Harrison County and one that extends every courtesy since at Mott Station.  Mr. Gibson's store is large and so arranged that all goods are displayed in a most convenient and tasteful manner and he carries at all times a complete stock of dry goods, clothing, furnishings, notions, boots, shoes, hats, caps, staple and fancy groceries, domestic hardware and harness.  He also handles fertilizers and such are most reasonable and his motto is honest and square dealings with one and all.
     I. A. Gibson was born in Clark County, Nov. 3, 1851, the son of James and Hannah (Peck) Gibson.  In early life he attended the common schools, assisted his father on the farm and later engaged as clerk in a produce house conducted by his brother at Louisville, Kentucky, with whom he remained five years.  Leaving the employ of his brother he for a time conducted a family grocery in Louisville until he removed to his present location in 1885.
     On Dec. 6, 1878, he was married to Miss Alice Arnold, a native of Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of Louis and Martha E. (Ferree) Arnold, and to them were born two daughters, Ella and Lydia.
     Mr. Gibson is agent for the Southern Railroad at Mott Station, is a member of the Christian Church and held in high esteem by his many acquaintances.

HON. M. W. FUNK

     The subject of this sketch, Hon. M. W. Funk, is a native of Indiana, was born in Crawford County Oct. 29, 1849, and was reared upona farm at the home of his parents, Reuben and Lucinda (Spencer) Funk.  After leaving the farm was educated at Marengo academy, Canton High School of Washington County, and finally taking a four-year course at State University at Bloomington, Indiana, where he graduated in the year of 1875, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws.

     On June 18, 1876, Mr. Funk was married at Martinsburg, Indiana, to Annice C. Wyman and at once located at Corydon, Indiana, where he has since been engaged in the practice of law.  One child was born of this union, now Mrs. Fannie M. Brown.
     the family residence is one of the most beautiful homes in Corydon.  Mr. Funk is one of the substantial citizens of Corydon, has been successful in all business relations and stands at the head of his profession.
     He was elected Prosecuting Attorney for four years and served in this capacity with distinction and honor.  He is a member of the bar of Supreme and Federal Courts, and as a civil and criminal lawyer is well and favorably known in Southern Indiana.

RUSK HOTEL
Elizabeth, Indiana.

     A good hotel gives any town a better name with the traveling public and the people generally than any other branch of business and in this regard the hotel conducted by Mrs. Altha E. Rusk of Elizabeth, is deserving of exceptional mention.
     This hotel is located in a large commodious two-story brick building of eight rooms on Beech Street and is equipped throughout with modern furniture and the very best sleeping apartments.  The meals, which are prepared by the hostess and her daughter, Miss Nellie, are very appetizing and served in a very nice manner.  Traveling men, who especially know how to relish a good meal or a good bed, often drive many miles out of the way in order to tet to this hotel.  In connection with the hotel there is also a good feed stable where horses are cared for in the very best manner by William Rusk, the husband of the hostess.  The exchange of the Harrison County Telephone Company is located in this hotel, which also furnishes quite a convenience for its patrons.
     Both Mr. and Mrs. Rusk are courteous and accommodating people and spare no means to make their guests feel entirely at home.  It requires a personal visit for any one to fully appreciate their efforts.

JAMES A. McRAE.
Clerk of Harrison County

     James A. McRae, Harrison County's present efficient and accommodating clerks, was born in Taylor township, Harrison County, Indiana, Feb. 6, 1845, the son of John and Telbartha (Robinson) McRae.
     During the early part of his life he attended the common schools, such as the community afforded, and followed the occupation of a farmer until Dec. 8, 1861, when he enlisted in Company K, 59th Regiment of Indiana Volunteers, under General Pope.  After two years service in the

army he contracted a case of typhoid fever and was sent to the army hospital at New Albany, where he received his discharge from service.  In 1863 he attended W. W. May's seminary at Corydon and for a time was engaged in teaching school.
     He was married to Miss Zirilda A. Saffer Mar. 14, 1865, and to this union the following children were born:  Jessie A., Frank E., John D., Claud H., and Millie V. Watson.  His wife having died, he was married to Elizabeth Kirkham, and to them one child was born, Edna M. Brown.  His second wife died Nov. 17, 1887, and on July 31, 1889, he was married to his present wife, who was Miss Jennie Black, daughter of Robert E. and Matilda (Guntherman) Black of Posey township.
     He was elected trustee of Taylor township in 1884 and served four years and in 1904 was elected to the office he now holds, that of County Clerk.
     "Uncle Jim," as he is commonly called, is an honest, faithful and efficient officer, and is serving the people and his party with great credit.  He and a member of the Methodist Church.

ANDREW J. LOPP

     One of the most prominent and influential citizens of Harrison County is the present trustee of Heth township, Andrew J. Lopp, who as born near Mauckport Feb. 20, 1853, the son of Andrew and Hannah (Stonecipher) Lopp.
     Reared on a farm he attended the common schools of his district and later the graded schools of Mauckport and spent two years in Hartsville College.  Mr. Lopp was a teacher for a number of years but has made a specialty of farming all his life.  He owns 200 acres of land in Heth township, most of which is in good state of cultivation.

     On Dec. 24, 1878, Mr. Lopp was married to Zora A., daughter of John c. and Catharine (Miller) Love and six children, three of whom are living are the fruit of this union, Auda L., Ray B. and Mary E.
     Politically Mr. Lopp is a democrat and Harrison County was most ably represented by him in the State legislature sessions of 1901 and 1903.
     Mr. Lopp is a true gentleman in every sense of the word having an extensive acquaintance and is highly respected by all who know him.
     Fraternally he is a member of the M. W. A. lodge and belongs to the United Brethren Church.

MOWRER PHOTO GALLERY

     No business conducted during the present years of rapid advancement of civilization can rightfully claim greater credit for advancement than the art of photography and the photographer who is equipped to turn out the best work is one of the most important personages of any locality.  Corydon is ably and well represented in this line and one of the leading practitioners is Mr. Frank S. Mowrer of the Mowrer Photo Gallery, whose studio is located on the southwest corner of Chestnut and Mulberry Streets.  Mr. Mowrer believes, like a great many other successful business men, that to make a success of this work a man must be an artist in every sense of the word.  He has had long experience in this line, and is pleasing his customers with the high grade of work turned out together with the welcome that is accorded every one.
     His prices are right and within the reach of anyone desiring work of this kind.

GEORGE W. CHURCHILL
Dealer in Timber, Depauw, Ind.

     One of the principal industries of Depauw is the timber business which is conducted by Mr. George Churchill of this place.  He deals in all kinds of hardwood lumber, ties and car timber, and operates a large saw mill in the vicinity which affords labor for a large number of men.
     George W., the son of William and Mary (Ash) Churchill, was born in Blue River Township, Nov. 20, 1869.  On June 14, 1893, he was united in marriage to Alice M., daughter of Marshall and Hanna (Whitehead) Nolot and three children, Alva S., Forest R. and Sybil L., are the result of this union.  The wedding took place in Pendleton, Oregon, where they both were located at that time.  Mr. Chruchill spent five years of his life on the Pacific coast and has also traveled extensively in Mexico and South America, but says that after all his travels, there is no place like Harrison County in which to live.  He owns a farm of one hundred acres of good land on which he resides.  George possesses a big heart, is of an unusually friendly disposition and as a citizen stands high in the community in which he resides.  He is a member of the M. E. Church.

HON C. W. COOK
Judge of Circuit Court 1898-1910

JOHN H. HETH.

     John H. Heth, son of John T. and Elizabeth (Taylor) Heth was born in Corydon, Jan. 21, 1864 and during his boyhood days attended the Corydon Schools, and when but sixteen years old was compelled to quit school that hemight assist in making a living for the family.
     In 1882 he engaged as clerk in W. H. Keller's store and for several years proved a most efficient assistant in this growing industry.  In 1889 he became interested in the general insurance agency with Samuel Pfrimmer in which business he has since continued, becoming sole owner of the agency in 1904.  He has his office in a nice room on the ground floor of the First National Bank building, and represents the following fire companies: Hartford, Home, Royal, Phoenix of Hartford, North British and the Pennsylvania, as well as the Lloyds Plate Glass and the Aetna Accident companies.  Mr. Heth is an energetic insurance man, acts as adjuster in some of the fire losses occuring in his clientage, and has the reputation of giving his customers a "square deal" when in line of business.  Besides being engaged in the insurance business Mr. Heth is Assistant Cashier of the First National Bank and is one of our most progressive and public spirited citizens.  He is a member of the Christian Church, has always been prominent in church work, and has for several years been superintendent of the Sunday School at this church.

SUSAN C. FUNK, HOTEL.

     The leading hostelry of New Amsterdam is that of Susan C. Funk, which is locaed on the east end of Main street of this town.  The building in which the hotel is located is large and commodious and everything about the place has a neat appearance.  Mrs. Funk, the hostest, is an exceptionally good cook and serves all meals in a very appetizing manner.  She especially invites the traveling public to give her a call.

THE CORYDON NATIONAL BANK

     The Corydon National Bank of Corydon, Indiana, is one of the leading financial institutions of Southern Indiana.  Its origin dates back to the year 1880, when George W. Applegate, Sr., and William B. Slemons did a general banking business under the firm name of "Applegate and Slemons."  In 1881 Mr. Slemons disposed of his interest in the bank to Mr. Applegate, who afterwards conducted the business with others in the name of the "Bank of Corydon."  On July 1, 1905, it became a National Bank and assumed the present title.
     This institution is chartered under the national banking laws of the United States and has for its officers George W. Applegate, President; Wilson E. Cook, Vice President; William B. Slemons, Cashier, and George W. Applegate, Jr., Assistant Cashier.  The directors are George

THE CORYDON DEMOCRAT

     The Democrat was founded in 1856 by Hon. Simeon K. Wolfe, an ex-member of Congress from the third Indiana district, and for nine years that able journalist edited and controlled its columns.
     In 1865 Mr. Wolfe sold the paper to A. W. Brewster.  He conducted the paper until 1877, when he sold a half interest to Hon. Smith Askren, a member of both branches of the Legislature from Harrison County for a number of years.
     A year later Mr. Brewster sold his remaining interest in the paper to Hon. S. M. Stockslager, an ex-member of Congress and who was afterwards Land Commissioner under President Cleveland.
     In 1880 Geo. K. Gwartney, a young and active attorney, purchased Mr. Askren's interest and two years later became sole proprietor by the

     It makes its regular weekly visits to three-fourths of the homes of the county, to greet and cheer, and it finds its way to distant, states and isles of the sea to comfort absent ones with sweet messages from home.
     Its field of operation is Harrison County primarily.   Its mission is to enlighten with all the news; to upbuild and ennoble by telling the truth, condemning the wrong and advocating public enterprise and improvements.  Its method or plan of action is to blaze the way and mould sentiment rather than follow in the trail of public opinion and be a toady and panderer.  Its politics is Democratic eternally and everlastingly - not the old stagnant, bourbon article, but to live, bright, progressive, real article as personified in the matchless Bryan.
 

OTTO VOYLES

     Ability and energy, when directed in the right channel, are winning qualities every time.  This is demonstrated in the success which has been attained by Mr. Otto Voyles of Palmyra, who was born in Morgan township, April eighteenth, 1871, and is a son of Samuel and Minerva (Temple) Voyles.  During his youth his father died, and when but nine years old was required to quit school to assist in making a living for the family.
     On August five, 1895, Mr. Voyles was married to Miss Florence King, and to this union four children have been born, of which three are living, Harry, Elbin and Verna.  In early manhood he entered the employ of Joseph Mott in a drug store, and later worked for a time in the flour mill of M. A. Osborne at Palmyra.  He conducted an implement store for a time, after which he was engaged as a clothing salesman for J. H. Judy & Co., of Louisville, Kentucky.
     In 1900 he was employed as traveling salesman and agency manager for Southern Indiana by the Fertilizer department of the Bash Packing Company of Fort Wayne, Indiana.
     Otto has built himself up with his concern and is to-day recognized a one of their most valuable men.
     H on a farm of eighty-one and one-half acres one-half mile east of Palmyra on the Paoli pike.  Mr. Voyles is a man who, by his method of doing business, has won the entire confidence of all his clients.
 

C. J. HEUSER
Hotel and Grain Merchant

     A wide-awake enterprise of which the citizens of the Corydon Junction and Jackson townships may be proud is the establishment of C. J. Heuser, which is located in one of the most handsome and convenient buildings in this county.
     The hotel building is 18x68 feet, with an L on the west side 18x58 feet.  The building consists of fourteen large commodious rooms and two double verandas.  The furnishings are brand new and of the latest patterns.  The dining service can't be beaten, and meals are served very tastefully.  There is a good bar in connection, and Mr. Heuser has a

Interior View of the Corydon National Bank

W. Applegate, Sr., Wilson E. Cook, Charle W. Thomas, Edward O'Connor and James McKinster.  The officers and directors are men whose character and ability are unquestioned and whose untiring efforts are accountable for this bank's magnificent achievements.
     The last report of this bank shows assets of $600,823.81, capital stock $125,000.00, surplus and undivided profits $51,312.84 and individual deposits of $350,101.86, a most excellent showing.
     the Corydon National engages in a general commercial business, receives deposits, issues drafts and exchange, loans money on approved security and gives careful attention to collections.
     Since its incipiency the growth of this bank has been most natural and substantial.  The business has always been transacted on the widest plane of conservation and with as much liberality as conditions would permit.  Its identification with the business affairs of the community has been so close that it may be truthfully said that in the books and records of the Corydon National Bank is recorded the financial history of Harrison County for twenty-five years.
     This bank has weathered, unshaken, the severest of financial panics, is known all over this section of the country for its solidity and adds much distinction to Corydon.
     It's not the purpose of this article to go into detail as to the personnel of this bank, but a few remarks regarding Mr. Applegate, its president and founder, will be very befitting.
     George W. Applegate was born in Corydon, Indiana, Feb. 10, 1842.  The family being large and of limited means, he was sent in early life to live with his grandmother near Valley City, where he remained until the age of fourteen, when he removed to Corydon to live.  His mother having died when he was but two years of age, he was raised as any ordinary poor boy would be, but always had a desire to keep himself employed and earn money.  Today if we could call back fifty years in Corydon we would in all probability see George W. Applegate with his saw and saw buck over his shoulders seeking empolyment.
     He continued thus until the breaking out of the Civil war, when he enlisted first companies to be organized in this county.  He served faithfully as a soldier for three and a half years and attained the rank of Second Lieutenant, when he resigned on account of disability and returned home.  During his service in the army he saved his money and shortlly after he returrrned he engaged in the mercantile business in Corydon with his brother Harbin and Major Thomas McGrain.  This arrangement continued until 1874, when he disposed of his interests in the store and entered the brokerage business, which resulted in the opening of the bank in 1880.  Mr. Applegate is now in his sixty-fifth year, but is as enthusiastic about his business today as he was about finding employment fifty years ago.

THOMAS A. PATTERSON

     Thomas A. Patterson Harrison township's present capable and efficient trustee, was born near Corydon on the place he now resides, June 2, 1860, and is the son of Thomas and Dorcas Patterson.  Aug. 28, 1879, he married Lydia A., daughter of Levi F. and Lydia (Blume) Crosby, and three children have been born, Theodore A., Cora E. and Charles F.  Mr. Patterson's entire life has been spent on the farm and he now owns the old home place, consisting of fifty acres of good fertile land.  He was one of the most popular candidates for trustee that ever ran for the office on the Democratic ticket and defeated his opponent  by fifty-eight votes.  He assumed the duties of his office Jan. 1, 1904 for a term of four years and in this capacity is giving universal satisfaction.
     Mr. Patterson is a gentleman of good moral character and belongs to the United Brethren Church.

purchase of Mr. Stockslager's interest.  He conducted the paper until Jan. 1, 1897, when he sold the plant to Messrs. C. W. Thomas and C. B. Ellis, the present owners and proprietors.  Mr. Thomas was at the time County Superintendent, having served in that capacity quite proficiently for a period of thirteen years, and Mr. Ellis was a prominent attorney.
     For nearly twenty years the paper was printed by the old-fashioned Washington hand press.  Since that time the old machinery has gradually given place to modern appliances, so that today the plant is fully

Office Force of the Corydon Democrat

equipped with an up-to-date six column quarto Campbell press, two Gordon jobbers, folder, paper cutter, etc., all propelled by a Fairbanks gasoline engine, making one of the most complete newspaper plants in Southern Indiana.
     Instead of one editor and one type setter as in the days of its infancy, it now requires to editors, four compositors, a bookkeeper and stenographer, folder boys, mailing clerk, etc., to which is added forty regular correspondents from the rural districts.
     On the 25th day of April last the Democrat celebrated its "Golden Wedding" or fiftieth anniversary of its marriage to the people and best interests of Harrison County.  It now numbers regular subscribers not by the hundreds but in the thousands.

reputation of furnishing his trade with only the very purest liquors and an exceptionally good line of cigars and tobaccos.
     Aside from the hotel, Mr. Heuser conducts a grain and feed store.  He buys all kinds of grain in any quantities and pays the highest prices therefor, spot cash.  He also maintains a first-class livery and feed stable, and rigs of any description and good teams can be had here at moderate prices.
     C. J. Heuser, was born in Jackson township, January twenty-five, 1865.  His parents were George and Morgant (Hildebrand) Heuser.  He married Mary, daughter of Christian and Barbara (Leisner) Windish, and of the four children that have been born three are living, Elizabeth B., Charles P. and Joseph.  He is a member of the German Reform Church.

JOE BENDER

     Ranking among the leading implement houses of Corydon and Harrison County and one that has a reputation equalled by few, the concern of Joe Bender stands today high on the ladder of success and is fast climbing to the top rung.
     Everything about the Bender Implement House is strictly up-to-date and in good order.  Joe is an enterprising business man and has rapidly forged his way to the front int he commercial world, being reorganized both at home and abroad as an honest and reliable merchant.  His ability as a business man has brought his house to the front and is now enjoys a large and profitable trade, which is constantly increasing with the demands of each ensuing year.  A few years ago the building now occupied, which consists of two rooms 25x37 and 35x37 respectively, was considered to afford ample room to accommodate the demands of the business, but so rapidly has it grown that an additional building has been erected on the east and adjoining the original building.  The new building is a one-story frame 45x65, and contains the business office, the remainder of the room used as a sample room.  A warehouse

on the east, 34x70, is so situated as to allow room for a switch to be run between it and the new building.  Another warehouse located by railroad tracks is also used for the storage of goods.
     The line of goods carried by Mr. Bender is recognized by the trade to be the output of the leading manufacturing concerns of the country, among which are the famous Myer's Hay Tools and Pumps, "Superior" Grain Drills, Brown Cultivators, Thomas Disc Harrows, Fairbanks' Engines and Scales,,, and the Champion and Milwaukee Binders, Mowers and Rakes.  The Plano Shredders, Smith Manure Spreaders, Corydon and Studebaker Wagons, Studebaker, Banner and Rex Buggies and Surreys, and the Armour and Nelson Morris Fertilizers.
     A larger and more complete stock of implements than the one above is not carried by anyone in Harrison County and we doubt if there is a dealer in the state who could surpass this line of the best high-grade goods.  Buying his goods direct from the factory in carload lots is a feature of Mr. Bender's business, whereby he saves the jobber's profit and extra freight on local shipments, enabling him to sell the standard implements at a lower figure than would otherwise be the case.

Benders Implement Store and Sample Room

     Here at all times can be had all kinds of field and garden seeds.  Recognizing the demands of the farmer in this line, Mr. Bender has especially prepared a seed room, 25x37, wherein he can properly handle this important line of his business.  A full supply of farmers' hardware, such as Hoes, Shovels, Pitch Forks, Rakes, etc., can always be found here and the farmers have come to recognize this as headquarters from which to supply their demands.  Being an able and experienced salesman and knowing well how to cater to the best interests of his patrons Mr. Bender personally sees to it that they receive the most courteous and polite treatment.
     If the past be any criterion of the future; if the additional improvements which have been added, and the sterling integrity of the promoter of this enterprise count for anything, it is safe and just to say that the business of the past will be augmented in the future by an increased volume of business which is justlly merited by his progressive spirit, honest and square business principles.
     The subject of this sketch is the son of Gearhardt and Mary E. (Glass) Bender and was born near Elsworth, Duboise County, Indiana.

Nov. 2, 1875.  For two years he worked the insurance business but gave this up to accept a clerkship in a dry goods store, where he worked for two years.  Later he engaged himself as local salesman in an implement house.
     Moving to Harrison County in 1897 he supplemented his education with a business course in 1898 and graduated from the Ohio Valley Normal College. For two years he worked for L. Garing, but in 1900 formed a partnership with William H. P. Wiseman in the implement business, and on Dec. 1, 1905, bought out the interests of his partner and has since then conducted the business alone.
     On Nov. 22, 1900, he was married Mary Bulleit, daughter of J. J. and Harriet E. (Kistler) Bulleit, and to this union one child, Joseph Hugh, was born.
     Mr. and Mrs. Bender are well and favorably known in social circles.  Mr. Bender is a public spirited man and always contributes liberallly to any enterprise in which his influence is solicited.

"THE HUB"
C. P. Trotter & Company

     The importance of any town can best be judged by the character, extent and success of her retail merchantile establishments, and it is here that Corydon has demonstrated her superiority as the trading center of Harrison County.  It is but fair to say that one of the commercial institutions which have done much to establish our fame as a retail center is that known as "The Hub", C. P. Trotter and Company, which is located on the square just south of the Court House.
     This handsome store, which ahs been operated here for the past twelve years, not only is one of the largest and best equipped stores dealing in Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Ladies' and Gents' Furnishings, Carpets, etc., in this city, but the stock carried is of the highest

and most reliable grade.  The business has not been built up by selling cheap goods of doubtful quality, but by offering those commodities which give dollar for dollar back in value and satisfaction.
     The two large buildings, one a two and the other a three story, in which this firm is located, now belong to Mr. Trotter, and the entire space is required to accommodate the enormous stock carried.
     Competent and experienced salespeople are employed, among whom are the Misses Clem Mathes and Cad Shuck and Mr. Chas. Davis, who have been identified with this firm for a number of years and whose accommodating manners and kind treatment of patrons has won for "The Hub" much business.
     In the future as in the past this firm will continue, from time to time, having their original profit-sharing sales, in which their many patrons can purchase staple merchandise at unheard-of prices elsewhere.
     Mr. Trotter is a native of Washington County, Indiana, and was born at Hardinsburg in 1857.  Prior to his coming to Corydon he conducted stores at Milltown and Fredericksburg and has spent his entire life in the store room.  He is well and favorably known in business circles here and is considered among our most influential and prominent citizens.

JACOB FACHINGER
Shoe and Harness Merchant

     Jacob Fachinge, the shoe and harness merchant of Lanesville, was born at Lindenholzhausen, Germany, Aug. 10, 1864, and same to America in 1896.  He was married ti Miss Adda Loew, Aug. 19, 1890, and six children, five of whom are living have been born.
     Mr. Fachinger is a shoe and harness maker by trade and carries a full line of ladies' and gents' shoes in addition to his large an d well selected stock of Harness. He is a gentleman of pleasant manners and very accommodating to his trade.

GEORGE L. FUNK
Restaurant, Confectionery and Family Grocery.

     One of the cosiest little stores of New Amsterdam is that of George L. Funk, who conducts a restaurant, confectionery and family grocery in the new building which he recently constructed in the central part of this town.  Here can be found a nice clean stock of groceries, canned goods, and a choice line of cigars and tobacco.  Mr.  Funk also deals in stock of all kinds and it will pay you to see him before you sell.
     Mr. Funk is a carpenter by trade and has worked in this capacity on many of the largest boats on the Ohio River for the past seventeen years.
     The son of Isaac and Teresa (Cook) Funk, he was born at New Amsterdam on May 22, 1852.  In 1874 he was married to Mary E. Sonner, and five children, three oof whom are living - Perry, Mrs. Ella Kendle, and Van L. - are the result of this union.  His first wife having died in 1881 he was married to Adeline Sonner, and they have had one child, Ollie.
     Mr. Funk owns a 150-acre farm in Kentucky opposite New Amsterdam, and is a member of the I. O. O. F. and Ben Hur lodges.

THOMAS J. STEVENS
Commissioner of First District 1906-8

CORYDON COLD STORAGE & PACKING CO.

     The Corydon Cold Storage and Packing Company, which was organized in the year of 1905, is one of Corydon's most important enterprises.
     This concern, as its name implies, consists of an ice plant, cold storage rooms and a slaughtering and packing house.
     The building is separated into three cold storage rooms 20x25 fet, where all kinds of fruits, vegetables, eggs, etc., can be stored and kept perfect for an indefinite period of time.  There are also three rooms 8x15 feet, where all kinds of meat is stored.  The killing room is 20x25 feet and is so conveniently arranged that one hundred hogs and fifty beeves can be slaughterd and cared for in a week's time.  The ice plant has a capacity of two tons a day and the ice is made from the purest distilled water.  The other equipment consists of an electric light plant which is utilized for the lighting of the building, and all other machinery that goes to make up a complete and modern plant of its kind.

Corydon Cold Storage and Packing Company

     This plant, which originally cost upward of $20,000.00, is owned and operated by Elmer Davis, who has had a lifetime experience in this business, having begun work in a meat shop when he was thirteen years of age.
     This plant is a credit to Corydon and a great convenience to the merchants and farmers inasmuch as it affords them a place where they can store their produce, fruit, eggs, in fact anything on this order until the markets advance, when they can make profitable disposition of their goods.
     Mr. Davis also conducts a first-class meat market near the postoffice building in Corydon and sells the choicest meats at low prices and for cash only.
     Elmer Davis is the son of Walter P. and Sarah (Mavity) Davis, and was born at Stinesville, Indiana, Feb. 14, 1878.  He was married to Miss Ola, daughter of Carter and Malissa (Dome) Fetzer, Jan. 1, 1897, and has two children, Carter and Ozaline.  He is one of Corydon's most enterprising citizens, always ready and willing to assist in any worthy cause.

J. J. BULLEIT & SON.

     Mention of the prominent business houses of the county would not be complete without naming that aof the popular hardware and building material concern of J. J. Billeit and Son, of Corydon.  An establishment which has kept pace with the remarkable advancement of the city and is a leading enterprise that well deserves the success that has attended it from the very beginning.  Their trade is far reaching and is known throughout the county for the quality of its goods.  A concern conducted on business principles with honest and square dealings as its slogan and in return is receiving a wholesome and liberal patronage of those who appreciate the efforts of this enterprise to serve them in an honest way.  They occupy a two-story brick store building with basement 24x60, a two story warehouse 30x88 feet and a one-story warehouse 40x90 feet, where their immense stock is stored.
     The firm at present is composed of J. J. Billiet, E. S. Bulliet and F. E. Dropsey, all of whom are men of wide experience in this particular line.  they are gentlemen of highest standing in teh commercial world, and are highly esteemed for their ability and integrity in all matters in which their business is concerned.  Much of their merchandise is bought in car load lots and this enables them to make the lowest prices that can be obtained.  Handling a full and complete line of lumber, doors and sash, shingles and lath, separators, pumps, washing machines and churns, paints, oils and glass, field and poultry fencing, guns and ammunition, carpenter and blacksmith tools, farm bells and lanterns, stock and poultry foods, pipe and pipe fittings.
     In supplying the building trade of Harrison county with practically everything necessary for the construction of buildings, this firm is not excelled.
     This successful enterprise was organized in 1882 by J. J., V. H., P. C. and A. L. Bulliet, in connection with their blacksmith and wagon-making business under the firm name of Bulliet Brothers.  For six years the firm remained intact under the original management.  In 1888 the hardware

department became separate from the agricultural, being purchased by J. J. Bulliet.  Taking with him in partnership Mr. E. B. Funk, the business was continued until February, 1891, when this partnership was dissolved, Messrs. Hurst and Bean purchasing teh business.  The same year J. J. Bulliet purchased the interest of Mr. Bean, thus forming the firm of Bulliet and Hurst.  This firm continued the business up to the time when the present firm came into existence, in 1897, and on Jan. 1, 1901, an interest was purchased by Frank E. Dropsey.
     In a brief sketch reviewing the strong personnel of this firm we know of no better endorsement to give the public concerning teh individual integrity than to append teh following data which speaks for itself:
     J. J. Bulliet, senior member of the firm, was born in Harrison County, Jan. 23, 1844.  His early life was devoted to agricultural pursuits on the farm with his father, who was a prosperous farmer and trader and also ran a sawmill.  At the age of twenty-one Mr. Bulliet enlisted in the Fifty-third Indiana Volunteers and followed the fortunes of General Sherman in his illustrious march to the sea.  In May, 1866, he was married to Miss Harriett E. Kistler, by whom he had seven children, Rose, Edward, Mary, Victor, Amiel, Blanche and Guy.  Mrs. Bulliet died on Mar. 14, 106.  He is a member of Lanesville Post, G. A. R., and has always identified himself with the progress and welfare of his community.  At present besides his connection with this firm, he is a director of teh First National Bank of Corydon and one of its principal promoters.  He is a member of the Catholic Church, and it is chiefly due to his efforts that a church of his faith was erected in Corydon.
     Edward S. Bulliet, son of J. J. and Harriet E. Bulliet, was born in Boone township Jan. 20, 1870.  Mr. Bulliet received his education at the Corydon High School, later supplementing it with a course at the Bryant and Stratton Business College of Louisville, Kentucky.
     On Aug. 27, 1892, he was married to Miss Retta Routh (daughter of John and Susan (Seig) Routh, by whom the following children were born: Nellie, Frank, Lois and Joseph.   Mr. Bulliet is a member of the M. W. A. lodge is a prominent citizen and owns stock in the First National Bank of Corydon.

     Frank E. Dropsey, tinner by trade is the son of Julian and Harriett (Stoker) Dropsey, born May 11, 1871, in Harrison County, and attended the common schools at Lanesville.  He was married June 19, 1898 to Miss Etta Stevens, daughter of Abraham Stevens, and to whom one child, Faith, was born.  Mr. Dropsey is well and favorably known throughout the county for his business integrity and is a loyal citizen.

JACOB ISTERLING.

     A leading hostelry of the county and one that is favorably known by all traveling people to and from Corydon is that of Jacob Isterling, which is located north of the railroad tracks at the Corydon Junction.  Jacke has been located here twenty-two years, this being the first building to be erected at that place.

     In connection with the hotel is a good livery and feed stable and a first class bar where the best brands of wines and liquors are served, as well as a fine line of cigars.
     Jake is an accommodating gentleman and spares no means to please his patrons.

GEORGE H. MATHES

     Among the oldest business houses in Corydon is that of George H. Mathes, whose business career in Corydon began way back in 1879.  Mr. Mathes is one of Corydon's most substantial men and has many customers that would not think of going elsewhere to purchase anything in his line.  He handles everything in the way of harness, saddles, whips, robes and saddlery hardware, and makes a specialty of hand-made and hand-sewed harness.
     Mr. Mathes was born in Corydon, Feb. 20, 1850, and removed to a farm in Washington township in 1854.  He again removed to a farm in Harrison township northwest of Corydon in 1855, where  he lived until he returned to Corydon July 19, 1879.  He has served one term as County Commissioner, 1901 to 1904, and was a credit to the office.
     Was married to Miss Martha Lansford Sept. 16, 1869, and to them have been born three children, viz.: Clementine, Effie Botorff and Harriet Mitchell.  Mr. Mathes is a member and one of the main supports of the Presbyterian Church.

J. S. MARTIN, Merchant

     One of the most prominent merchants and influential citizens of Palmyra, Indiana, is John S. Martin, son of Jesse and Romanza (Saurs) Martin, originally from North Carolina and West Virginia respectively.  Mr. Martin was born at Palmyra, June 26, 1857, and reared on a farm.  In early life he attended the common schools and later engaged in farming for himself, at which he was most successful, and to this he attributes his start in life.  In 1897 he retired from the farm and engaged in the

huckster business at Palmyra, in which he was also successful and continued for three years.  He served two terms as trustee of Morgan township, 1900 to 1904, being elected on the democratic ticket.  On Feb. 1, 1903, he purchased his present location in Palmyra, where he is engaged in general merchandising.
     Mr. Martin was married Sept. 12, 1878, to Frances I., daughter of David and Lucy A. (Eislinger) Hottell, and to this union three children have been born, Lucy R., Charles W., and Elma B.

J. V. G. LOUDON
Trustee of Spencer Township.

     J. V. G. Loudon, the capable and efficient trustee of Spencer township, was born at Corydon, Indiana, Nov. 28, 1864, and is the son of William S. and Mary (Pitman) Loudon.  He was married to Miss Josephine Pinaire, daughter of Julius and Elizabeth (Christney) Pinaire Dec. 28, 1883, and as a result of this union four children have been born, three of whom are living.  the children living are Katie E., Media and Samuel H.
     Mr. Loudon, the only Republican trustee ever elected in Spencer township, took his office January, 1905, to serve four years, and in the capacity is giving entire satisfaction.
     This servant of the people conducts the business of the township in an unbiased and impartial manner, and the writer predicts that when his term of office expires that no one will regret that J. V. G. Loudon was elected trustee.
     Mr. Loudon is a self-made man and the fine farm of 200 acres that he now owns was acquired in small tracts as his means permitted him to buy them.
     He is a cripple as the result of a spell of sickness, but this in no manner conflicts with him in his official capacity or on the farm.
     Fraternally he is a member of the I. O. O. F. and M. W. A. lodges and a prominent and substantial citizen of his township.

DR. DANIEL L. DEAN.

     Daniel L. Dean, a Harrison County "boy", was born in Posey township, Sept. 11, 1865, and is the son of Hiram and Parthena (McElfresh) Dean.  Married to Miss Mattie Brinley Feb. 5, 1888, and has five children, Emmett, Wilbur, Elsie, Stanley and Morris.  Grad-

uated from the Hospital College of Medicine of Louisville, Kentucky, July 1, 1903.  Is a member of the Masonic and I. O. O. F. fraternities and belongs to the Methodist Church.  Dr. Dean is a gentleman of high moral character and a sincere student at his profession.

WILLIAM HECKLEMAN.

     New Middletown, a nice little town in Harrison County, six miles southeast of Corydon, is in the midst of one of the best farming portions of the county, and the people generally are progressive and well advanced in the general development of the age.  In connection with the above remarks we desire to speak of one of the largest and most complete mercantile enterprises in Harrison County.  One that is complete in its appointments and well advanced in the mercantile business, making every effort possible to meet the demands of the people and as a result has gained a patronage unexcelled anywhere in the county.
     This establishment is located in New Middletown, Indiana, and is owned and controlled by William Heckleman, whose large and complete stock is housed in a fine, commodious and well planned frame building, containing three rooms.  The popular F. P. lighting system is used and teh building in general appearance is second to none in the county.
     The main store room, which is 28x70 feet in dimensions, is filled to overflowing with all kinds of merchandise that is usually found in all first-class stores.  The other two rooms, one of which is one the second floor, are 16x28 feet.
     Here may at all times be found a full line of dry goods, the latest patterns of dress goods and prints, as well as a nice line of ladies' and gents' furnishings, clothing, hats and caps, ladies' cloaks and furs, notions, etc.  This large store room having a 16-foot ceiling is equipped with a large balcony, which extends with a large balcony, which extends half the length of the room on either side and across one end, and in this is found carpets, mattings, a splendid make of sewing machines and a very large stock of the noted Hamilton Brown and other makes of shoes.
     Again there will be found a full line of groceries, which contains all kinds of staple and fancy goods to be had at any first-class store, candies, cigars and tobacco, etc., glass tin and granite ware.  Hardware of every description is kept here, including farming implements, blacksmiths' supplies, the American steel fencing, the best on the market,

THE DEPAUW CREAMERY.

     One of the most successful creameries operated in this county is located at Depauw, which has been in operation at this place since Dec. 1, 1905.  It has a capacity of 12,000 pounds of milk a day and is equipped with the latest models of butter making machinery.  they are now receiving an average of 8,00 pounds of milk a day and the amount continues to increase.  There are fifty-seven stockholders and they have elected the

following officers:  David Goss, President; John Bird, Secretary and Treasurer, and Sherman T. Briscoe, Manager.  Mr. W. W. Keys of West Salem, Ill., a practical butter maker, is employed and is giving entire satisfaction to all patrons.

MAUCKPORT MILLING COMPANY
Faith and Beanblossom, Proprietors.

     As "bread is the staff of life" a good flouring mill is the staff of business of any community and very few people appreciate the real value of a mill that is conducted on the broad and liberal plan as is the Mauckport Milling Company of Mauckport, Indiana, which is owned and operated by Mr. C. E. Faith and D. B. Beanblossom.  This mill was erected in the year of 1895 by Roberts and Longst of English, Indiana.  The original building being a two story and basement, 36x40 feet, with an engine room, 20x36 attached.  It is equipped throughout with the latest and most modern roller process flouring mill machinery.  It was afterwards sold to Allen Ashkraft, who in time sold it to the present owners in the year of 1900.  The people of Mauckport and especially the farming community, are under many obligations to these people for taking hold of this plant practically when it was dead and converting it into the most worthy enterprise of the town.
     Since Faith and Beanblossom have owned this plant they have added to it a two-story granary, 17x40 feet in dimensions, and a second one 16x36 feet in dimensions.  Aside from this they have kept abreast of the times and added everything in the way of machinery to make the best of flour and today they operate a plant that is entirely modern in its equipment.  In addition to the manufacture of flour they also make a fine grade of bolted corn meal, a supply of which they always keep on hand.
     Their brands of flour is the "Hoosier Belle" and "Gold Leaf", the former being the famous brand which has built up an enviable reputation for this concern.  There is no town for many miles around Mauckport where this brand is not regularly sold and familiarly know and large quantities are sent to New Albany and Louisville and many towns of Kentucky.
     It can be truly stated that there is not a better managed business in the county than this one and this together with their fair and honorable dealings, allowing full weight in buying and giving full weight in selling and the good treatment of their patrons is in a great measure accountable for their phenomenal success.
     Mr. Frank Ordner, a miller of many years experience and a gentleman of unquestionable uprightness and integrity, is constantly employed and

by his gentlemanly manners has won many patrons for this concern.  A capable and experienced engineer in the person of L. D. Singleton is also employed.
     Charles E. Faith, the son of James and Elizabeth (Wiseman) Faith, was born near Mauckport, Indiana, Oct. 20, 1857.  He grew up a farmer's son and attended the public schools.  On July 3, 1881, he married Miss Ella Blake and to them one child, Bessie, was born.  His wife having died in April, 1892, he was united in marriage to Miss Molla Jones on May 1, 1895 and a son, Orlin M., is the result of this union.  Mr. Faith owns thirty acres of river bottom land near Mauckport and also a beautiful dwelling in this town.  Politically, he is a republican, belongs to the I. O. O. F., M. W. A. and Ben Hur Lodges and is a member of the United Brethren Church.
     D. B. Beanblossom was born at Mauckport, Indiana, July 5, 1860, the son of John and Elizabeth (Neely) Beanblossom.  In youth he attended the common schools and later was a teacher in the public schools for eighteen years.
     On Dec. 30, 1884, he was married to Miss Anna Frank, who bore him two children, James W. and Sidney R.  She having died, he was again married to Miss Sallie Rowe on Oct. 10, 1897, and now resides in one of the prettiest and most expensive homes of Mauckport.
     He also owns a farm of forty-five acres near Mauckport.  Socially he is a member of the I. O. O. F., Rebecca, M. W. A., Royal Neighbors and Encampment lodges and an earnest member of the United Brethren Church.

H. R. LEMAY'S HANDLE FACTORY.

H. R. LEMAY'S HANDLE FACTORY

     The foundation on which this establishment rests was erected by Wm. H. Harrison and is on the sight where Harrison's famous old grist mill stood at the mouth of Wilson Spring.
     Mr. Lemay has it thoroughly equipped and cannot supply the demand for hand made handles.

LANESVILLE STAR MILLS

LANESVILLE STAR MILLS

     A prominent manufacturing concern of Lanesville, Indiana, is the flouring and saw mills commonly known as the Lanesville Star Mills, which is located in the eastern part of the town.
     The origin of those mills dates back to the year of 1865 when Philip Zabel, father of the senior member of this firm, and John Foreman erected the first mill.  This mill having burned in May, 1881, the present mill was immediately erected at an original cost of $8,000.  In the year of 1892 a complete roller process was installed at an additional cost of $2,800.  Aside from being equipped with the best roller process flouring mill machinery this mill has in connection with it a first class saw mill, where all kinds of lumber is turned out to order.
     the flouring mill has a capacity of eighty barrels of flour per day.  The brands are the "Four X" and "Lanesville Star", the latter being one of the best and most familiarly known in this or adjoining counties.  In addition to furnishing the whole of this community with their bread stuff, flour in large quantities is regularly consigned to Louisville, New Albany, Jeffersonville and many of the surrounding towns.
     John Zabel, son of Philip and Philipina (Voelker) Zabel, was born at Louisville, Kentucky, Oct. 4, 1839, his parents having come from Mensfelten, Germany.  On Nov. 8, 1857 he was married to Magde-

line Woertz and to them thirteen children have been born, nine of whom are living, viz.: Henry, Catherine, Knoell, Fredrick, John P., Wiliam, Louisa, Louis, Mary Walmer, and Lydia Redick.
     Henry Zabel, the junior member of the firm, is a cabinet maker by trade and was born at Lanesville, Indiana, Aug. 31, 1858.  He was united in marriage to Miss Amelia Sauer, daughter of Ulrich and Anna Sauer on Nov. 10, 1887.  Six children are the result of this union, as follows:  Edmond, Earnest, Anna, Otto, Carl and Irvin.
     The Messrs. Zabel are among the most substantial citizens of the county and always ready to assist in any enterprise to build up their town and community.  They own 200 acres of good farm land and are stockholders in the City Water Works and the Lanesville Creamery.
     They are faithful and earnest members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.

WILLIAM H. DAVIDSON.

     Corydon is the home of people of culture and refinement, and this fact has a marked influence on the local trade of the city.  Among those business houses which enjoy their fullshare of patronage from the best people in Corydon and Harrison County may be mentioned the photographic studio of William H. Davidson, son of Samuel and Docia (Payton) Davidson, who was born near Corydon Dec. 30, 1862, and reared on a farm, leading a farmer's life till he was seventeen years old when he emarked in the photograph business as a traveling photographer.  For a time he was located at Hartford and Litchfield, Kentucky, but located permanently at Corydon in 1894.  His gallery is on the second floor of the First National Bank building on Market street, west of the public square, where the best grade of work in every branch of the business is done and utmost care is taken with every picture turned out.  On Dec. 9, 1891, Mr. Davidson was united in marriage to Miss Mary McClure of Litchfield, Kentucky, and to them two daughters, Minnie B. and Anna May, have been born.  Mr. Davison is a member of the Ben Hur Lodge and of the Congregational Church.

THE KANNAPEL MILLING COMPANY.

     Among the substantial industries of Harrison County the Kannapel Milling Company of New Middletown, commands a prominent position and is one of the best equipped mills in the County.

It was constructed in the year 1880 by Anthony Kannapel, Sr., and Frank Ordner, and originally installed with the burr process.  In 1883 Anthony Kannapel became the sole owner and in 1895 installed the roller process.  In 1897 half interest in the mill was sold to a son, Anthony J., a practical miller, who immediately instituted modern methods, which soon gave it a reputation for the best milled goods in the county.  In 1901 Mr. John H. Kannapel purchased the other half interest and the two brothers are making a complete success of the plant.  The building is a three-story and basement, with an engine and boiler room attached.  The machienry is all conveniently arranged and all cutsomers are waited on promptly.  A flouring mill is the main stay of any rural community and these boys deserve great credit for the manner in which this worthy enterprise is conducted.

EDWARD J. BEAN.
Dealer in Stoves and Tinware.

     The subject of this sketch, E. J. Bean, was born at Corydon, Indiana, Oct. 19, 1869, and is a son of William A. and Nannie L. (Van Winkle) Bean.  In early life he attended the Corydon schools and later learned the tinners trade, while working for T. S. Getzendanner.  During the year 1898 Mr. Bean established the business he now conducts, that of a stove and a general tin roof and guttering business located on Chestnut street opposite the Post Office building.  Having had many years' experience and being thoroughly familiar with all the details of his trade, he has gained a most enviable reputation in Harrison and adjoining counties as one that uses only the best of material and that puts up the best of work.  He solicits the patronage of the people in this and the surrounding country and is ever ready to furnish estimates at reasonable prices on anything in the tin roofing and guttering line.  On Sept. 18, 1892, Mr. Bean was married to Margaret O., daughter of John G. and Sallie (Cunningham) Mitchell, and to this union five children, four of whom are living, have been born:  Thomas F., Mitchell E., Ruth A., and Noel I.
     Mr. Bean is one of Corydon's progressive business men and is always ready to assist in anything calculated to be for the good of the community.  He owns a neat cottage on East Walnut street, in which he resides, and is an earnest worker in the K. of P. and the M. W. A. lodges.

W. S. SHUCK

     In this industrial review of the business interests of Corydon we wish to call special attention to the large and thoroughly equipped livery barns (of which there are two) that are conducted by Mr. W. S. Shuck.  The first of the two buildings is located on the north side of the public square and extends through the block, with a rear entrance on Walnut Street.  It is in this building the horses, numbering thirty-two, are kept, which are of the best and most reliable driving horses to be found.  The second building is directly across Walnut Street and north of the first building, and it is here that Mr. Shuck keeps his large assortment of rubber-tired rigs and carriages of all kinds, which afford to his many patrons a fine variety of rigs from which to select.  Mr. Shuck has been in the livery business for twenty-five years and his experience in the care of horses and rigs makes him especially adapted for the overseeing of a first-class concern of this kind.  He takes great pride in the care of his stock and personally sees that his horses are handled with the greatest care.
     Two telephones, the Cumberland and Eureka, are installed here, and all calls receive courteous and prompt attention.
     In connection with the livery business Mr. Shuck also owns a farm of 166 acres in Harrison Township and in this he takes great in-

W. S. SHUCK'S LIVERY AND FEED STABLE.

terest, making it most valuable in producing much of the feed consumed at his stables.  Besides operating the livery and farm Mr. Shuck is interested in the undertaking business with W. C. Lynch and they have at all times a good assortment of burial robes, caskets, and a nice hearse.
     Mr. Shuck  was born near Corydon, Aug. 22, 1852, the son of David and Malinda (Venner) Shuck.  He was reared on a farm and attended the common schools and in 1868 began teaching in Harrison township, which profession he followed ten years.  In 1878 he engaged in the confectionery business in Corydon and followed this vocation till 1881, when he engaged in his present business, which has proven to be both successful and most satisfactory to him.
     On June 11, 1891, Mr. Shuck has united in marriage to Miss Kate Fellmy, daughter of Jacob and Mary E. (Hurn) Fellmy.  They ahve adopted two orphans, Ruth F. and Alice F. (children of Mrs. Sallie Franklin).  Mr. Shuck has one of the many nice residences of Corydon in which he resides and is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge and the M. E. church.

THE ELIZABETH IMPLEMENT COMPANY.

Incorporated

     In reviewing the business interests of this county, a work of this kind would not be complete without a favorable mention of this establishment, The Elizabeth Implement Company, which is incorporated under the state laws of Indiana, is capitalized at $10,000, with Oscar L. Huston, President, Frank M. Wilson Vice President and Otto Cunningham Secretary and Treasurer, and aside from the officers it is composed of three other members, Mr. James B. Stewart, Alva S. Taylor and Raymond J. Morris.  Mr. Huston has charge of the management of the concern and Mr. Cunningham the clerical department, and these two with a corps of clerks conduct the business.  The main store rooms and offices are  located in a large two-story building 36x40 feet in dimensions on Main Street in Elizabeth.  they also occupy three other buildings in the town for the storage of their goods.  The origin of the business dates back to April 3, 1902, when Mr. Huston opened up this store on his own account and conducted it so until 1904, when he sold a half interest to Thomas W. Knight.  This arrangement continued until Feb. 2, 1905, when the business was transferred to the present owners.  It is the purpose of this concern to keep everything that the farmer, ordinarily, needs and a class of goods that have fully been tried and found to be best adapted to this community.  Among the most prominent brands of goods this firm sells is the Walter A. Wood Binders and Mowers, Champion and Superior Grain Drills, Avery Cultivators, Imperial Plows, Old Hickory Wagons, James and Meyer Buggies, Surreys and Spring Wagons, Majestic Stoves and Ranges, and Bowker Fertilizers.  They also handle a complete line of hardware, harness, farmers' tools and supplies, field and garden seeds.  The goods named above are too well known to require any particular introduction to the people of this county, as they are purchased from the most reliable concerns of this country.  They buy their goods in immense quantities and pay cash for them, and thereby command the very lowest prices to be had in buying, and the old saying that "goods well bought are half sold" certainly applies to this firm, judging from the enormous business they have acquired.

     The territory supplied by this store embraces the whole southeastern part of the county, and each succeeding year adds numerous new customers to their ever growing business.  It simply shows what is possible in any vicinity if standard goods are sold at moderate prices and the patrons are treated as they should be.
     Mr. Huston, the president and manager of this firm, is a gentleman who is well and favorably known throughout this section of the country, and this together with his business qualifications especially adapt him to the position he holds.
     Mr. Cunningham, the secretary and treasurer of the firm, is a financier of much ability and has a life time experience in this line of work.  He keeps the books and accounts of this concern with great accuracy and neatness and dispatches all business in a prompt and business like manner.  He was formerly Clerk of the County and proves a valuable man with this store.
     Mr. Wilson, the Vice President, is at the present time serving a term as County Recorder, which expires Jan. 1, 1907, after which he will devote his time to the business.
     Mr. Stewart, a director of the firm, is a traveling salesman for the Bowler Fertilizer Company of Cincinnati, Ohio, and in this position looks after this an important branch of this firm's business.
     Mr. Taylor and Mr. Morris are both prominent citizens of New Albany, Ind., and the latter is at the present time sheriff of Floyd County.
     Altogether, this is one of the most prosperous stores in the county and as such they stand high in the mercantile world.

JESSE N. MARSH & SON.
Blacksmiths

     One of the best equipped blacksmith shops in the vicinity of New Middletown, this county, is that of Jesse N. Marsh and Son, which is centrally located on Main Street, where all kinds of new and repair work is turned out in the best of order and at moderate charge.
     Jesse N. Marsh was born at this place Apr. 4, 1858, and is the son of John and Mary (Kitterman) Marsh.  Married to Miss Mary E. Mc-

RESIDENCE of JESSE N. MARSH, NEW MIDDLETOWN.

Kinney Nov. 12, 1879, and they have five children, Stella M., Cla. B., John H., Franklin C. and Harry C., John H., the elder son being a partner with his father in the business.
     Mr. Marsh at one time served as County Truant Officer, is a member of the M. W. A. lodge and belongs to the M. E. Church.

MRS. MAGGIE WATSON

     A business enterprise replete in tis make-up and worthy of special mention is conducted by Mrs. Maggie Watson of New Middletown, who established there in 1890 and carries a nice line of staple and fancy groceries, drugs and notions.  Mrs. Watson was born at New Middletown Jan. 18, 1842, the daughter of Peter and Nancy (Berryman) Shuck.  After leaving the common schools she completed her education in the

Hartsville University of Indiana, after which she engaged in teaching in the public schools of the county.  Dec. 24, 1872, she was married to Samuel G. Watson and to this union a daughter, Mrs. Jennie D. Farrish, was born.  Mrs. Watson is a lady of rare attainment and has all those true womanly qualities that place her high in the estimation of all who know here.  She is a pioneer teacher of this county and has spent thirty five years of the most active part of his life in this work.

HARVEY E. KENDLE.

     On November 21, 1840, John W. Kendle was born at Worth, Harrison County, known of late years as Kendles Landing.  Mr. Kendle was reared on a farm and in early manhood taught school in this county.  He later engaged in the merchandising business at the above place, which he successfully conducted for a number of years when in 1878 he purchased the mercantile business of George W. Wolfe who was at that time located at New Amsterdam and which Mr. Kendle continued till the spring of 1903.  The original store room burned in November, 1902, and was replaced by the present one early in the following year and but a short time before the death of Mr. Kendle which occurred June 20, 1903.  Mr. Kendle was a member of the Knights of Honor and the I. O. O. F. lodges and of the United Brethren Church.  He was a man of high moral standing and always aided in every way possible for the up-building of the community.
     Harvey E. Kendle, son of John W. and Margaret (Wendell) Kendle, was born at New Amsterdam on January 6, 1870.   In early life he attended the common schools and clerked in his father's store.  He attended in 1891.  He continued to clerk in the store for his father till he purchased the business in the spring of 1903.

     On August 19, 1900, he was united in marriage to Miss Ella, daughter of George L. and Adaline (Sonner) Funk, and one child, John W., is the fruit of this union.
     The present establishment conducted by Mr. Kendle, is located centrally in New Amsterdam and is 36x68 feet in dimensions, with a basement full size of the building.  This room is large and conveniently arranged for the speedy handling of the business and at this store will be found a complete line of dry goods, ladies' and gents' furnishings, hats and caps of the latest styles, and a line of clothing is also kept in stock, as well as carpets, mattings and oil cloth.  A large and complete stock of boots and shoes of the best quality on the market are found here at all times, besides one of the nicest stocks of groceries in the county, consisting of everything needed in the culinary department of the home, also a choice line of the leading brands of cigars and tobacco and a good stock of well selected queensware, glassware, tin and enameled wares.  We find at this establishment also furniture, stoves and utensils, harness, saddles and feed.
     Besides the main storeroom and basement there is a wareroom just north of the store which is extensively used for the storing of surplus stock.  In connection with the store Mr. Kendle owns and controls the wharf-boat where he receives all freight bound to and from New Amsterdam via the Louisville and Evansville Packet Line.  He owns 109 acres of farm land in the fruit district of Harrison County and the residence on East Main Street, New Amsterdam, in which he resides.  He is a member of the I. O. O. F., Masonic and Ben Hur lodges, is Postmaster at New Amsterdam and is known throughout the surrounding county as one of its leading citizens.

O. L. HUSTON
Trustee of Taylor Township.

     One of the most prominent and prosperous citizens of Posey township, and one that is always to the front in anything calculated toward the general development of the community, is the subject of this sketch, Mr. Oscar L. Huston of Elizabeth.  He was born in Boone township, Harrison County, October 25, 1871, the son of Columbus D. and Margaret Huston.  Reared on a farm he attended the common schools of Boone township, receiving such education as they afforded.  when he was but eight years old his father died and he led a life much the same as any other country boy.  Later we find him engaged in teaching school, but this not being to his liking he engaged in farming and in this was very successful.  In the fall of 1904 he was elected on the Republican ticket as trustee of Posey township, and on January 1, 1905 assumed the duties of the office.  This is a Democratic township and his success in the election is due mainly to his sterling qualities and business qualifications.  Mr. Huston is discharging his duties as an officer in a most proficient and satisfactory manor.
     On September 26, 1899 he was married to Miss Lou Verna, daughter of Eli and Mary Baker, and to them have been born three children, two of whom, Margaret and Jim Milton, are living.  Mr. Huston is a stockholder and president of the Elizabeth Implement Company and an influential worker in the I. O. O. F. and M. W. A. fraternities and is known by his wide circle of acquaintances as an honest, upright and true citizen.

THE PEOPLE'S STORE
New Amsterdam, Indiana

     A business house that is worthy of especial mention in a work of this kind is the department store commonly called the "Peoples Store", which is located on the northwest corner of Main and Green Streets in New Amsterdam, Indiana.
     As to the stock they carry and their financial responsibility, this is one of the strongest concerns in the county.
     This concern commenced business in the rooms they occupy for a  warehouse in the year 1902 and their business steadily grew until they were required to erect their present commodious quarters in order to properly care for their immense trade.  The firm was first composed of the following gentlemen:  S. D. Alexander, D. B. Kemper, W. H. Enloe, A. M. Kemper, Halleck Matthews, and D. S. Stoker, the latter three having disposed of their stock in the business to the first three mentioned, who now conduct the business.
     The building in which the business is located is a two story frame 46x72 feet in dimensions, and is provided with a basement under the entire building.  It is heated by a hot air furnace and lighted by the F. P. Gasoline lighting system.  A large freight elevator is located in the rear of the building, where the heaviest articles they carry can be transported from the basement to the second floor.
     The business is divided into five different rooms or departments, which permits of great convenience in handling the trade.

THE DRY GOODS AND SHOE DEPARTMENT.

     This department is located in the south room on the first floor and here can be had every staple article in this line, such as dry goods, notions, shoes, hats, ladies' and gents' furnishings, carpets, mattings, fancy dry goods, etc., etc.
     The best brand of sewing machines can also be found in this room.

THE GROCERY AND HARDWARE DEPARTMENT

     In this department which is located in the north room of the first floor, can be found a full line of staple and fancy groceries, in fact everything that is used in the culinary department of the home.  Also a choice line of confectionaries, cigars and tobacco, shelf hardware and many other articles entirely too numerous to mention in this small space.

THE CLOTHING AND FURNITURE DEPARTMENT.

     The clothing department occupies the south room on the second floor and here can be found such well known makes of clothing as Hilps & Company, American Clothing Company and Halpin & com-

THE PEOPLE'S STORE

pany's bands, of which there are none better.  In the rear of this room is, also, carried a full line of household furniture which this firm sells at astonishingly low prices.

THE STOVE AND HARNESS DEPARTMENT

     This department occupies the north room on the second floor and here customers are supplied with such well known makes of stoves as the Louisville Stove & Tin Company and the Stratton & Terstegge Brands.  also a good line of harness, saddlry, whips and farm tools.

THE AGRICULTURAL AND FERTILIZER DEPARTMENT.

     This department is located in the old store room, which is diagonally across the street from the present quarters.
     Here can be found a full line of farming machinery and implements such as binders, mowers, rakes, drills, plows and cultivators of the very best makes.  Several of the best brands of fertilizers are always kept on hand, also field and garden seeds.
     As a whole this concern has done a great deal toward the development of Washington township and this vicinity and by their modern methods are continually adding new customers to their business.
     Their stock is kept clean, well arranged and displayed in the best of order and no means are spared to properly show their goods and otherwise accommodate their many customers.
     They employ a trustworthy manager, in the person of John J. Meyers, who has had a life time experience in these lines.  Mr. Meyers is painstaking sales-manager, who commands respect wherever known and proves a valuable asset to the business.
     S. D. Alexander, the senior member of the firm, who lives at Leavenworth, Indiana, is a gentleman of high moral character and extensive influence.  He at one time served a part of a term of County Commissioner, but owing to the care of his business was compelled to resign.
     Mr. D. B. Kemper is a prominent citizen of Harrison County and resides at New Amsterdam, where, aside from the merchantile business, he and Mr. Alexander operate two large fruit distilleries and a third one at Mauckport, Indiana, and a fourth at Brandenburg, Kentucky.  They both also own large tracts of farm land and make an entire success of whatever they undertake.
     Mr. W. H. Enloe is a substantial farmer of Washington township and stands high among the leading agriculturists of the county.

FARMER'S SAVINGS & TRUST COMPANY
Incorporated
Corydon, Indiana

     The Farmers Savings and Trust Co. opened for business at Corydon, Mar. 7, 1906, with a cash capital of $25,000 and the following officers: President, J. W. McKinster, Vice President, S. D. Alexander, Second Vice President, Z. T. Funk, Secretary and Treasurer, W. E. Cook; Directors, J. W. McKinster, Z. T. Funk, S. D. Alexander, William Daniel, G. W. Applegate, Charles Martin, H. C. Hays, and George F. Martin.
     Although its charter grants it the greatest latitude in all financial matters, as indicated by its name the company serves the people principally as a Savings Institution where they can at all times place their money at interest, and as a Trust Company prepared to accept all classes of business trusts.
     As a Savings Institution, the company provides under proper guarantee as to safety a permanent opportunity for the frugal and the thrifty to deposit at interest their savings from time to time as teh money can be spared, while its financial strength and familiarity with the business habits and affairs of the county make its services of particular value as Executor, Administrator, Guardian, Trustee or Agent.  It is prepared to qualify in any position in the settlement of estates and to extend to all persons interested in such matters the benefit of its judgment and experience without expense.  Wills prepared and preserved free.
     This company conducts a modern Real Estate Agency for the convenience of the public, where persons wishing to buy or sell farm or town property can have the benefit of expert assistance in such transactions.
     The company loans money at low rates of interest on real estate security.  It will loan in any amount and on terms to suit.
     The Farmers Savings & Trust Co. is at all times under the control and supervision of the Auditor of State, to whom it makes its reports during the year.  Its active control is in the hands of men of integrity, capacity and experience, whose connection with it is a guarantee that this institution of strength and importance will continue to receive the liberal support it deserves.

J. M. BAELZ
Treasurer of Harrison County

     Past experience has taught the people of this county to entrust only tried and competent men to the important office of County Treasurer, and the present incumbent, Mr. John M. Baelz, perfectly fulfills the requirements.
     "Uncle Mike" as he is familiarly known, was born near Breitestein, Germany, December 1st, 1844, and received his education in the common schools of his native land.  He came to America August 11, 1866, and for three years lived in Louisville, Kentucky.  He came to Harrison County in 1871 and on March __, 1871, was marred to Elizabeth Netz, who has borne him nine children, seven of whom are living, viz.:  George, Mary, Emily, William, Annie, Grover and Jacob.
     After coming to this county he engaged in farming and now owns a farm of 159 acres in Harrison township.  In 1882 was elected Trustee of Scott Township and in this capacity served four years.  From 1886 to 1890 he was County Recorder and from 1896 to 1900 was Sheriff of Harrison County.  His duties in all the above offices were performed in an honorable upright and straight-forward manner which accounts for his popularity in the office he now holds and to which he was elected in November, 1904.
     In his present capacity "Uncle Mike" is the same accommodating and untiring servant of the people and has proven by his past record that the county funds are perfectly intact in his care.
     He holds his membership in the Lutheran Church and is a member of the I. O. O. F. Lodge.

FRANK M. WILSON
Recorder of Harrison County

     Frank M. Wilson was born at Elizabeth, Harrison County, July 4, 1871, and is the son of James and Mary (Potts) Wilson.  During his early life je attended the public schools of Posey township and afterwards attended the Bryant & Stratton Business College at Louisville, Kentucky.  Mr. Wilson was engaged for several years as teacher in the public schools, and also as salesman for the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company.
     On November 13, 1898, he was united in marriage to Miss Edna L. Fox, and to them a son, Lewis D., was born.
     He has a farm of 112 acres in Posey township in which he takes great interest and for some years past has made it a great success.
     He was elected Recorder of Harrison County in 1902 to serve four years, and is making a record that is not excelled by any previous incumbent of this office.
     He is a member in good standing of the I. O. O. F. and M. W. A. orders of Corydon and is a gentleman of high moral character.

HENRY W. DENBO
Corydon's Prominent House Furnisher.

     Henry W. Denbro was born June 23, 1870 and is too well known to need introduction.
     He has served as deputy postmaster, was County Recorder four years and was bookkeeper at the First National Bank of Corydon.
     Mr. Denbro is now engaged in the house furnishing business, where one of the completest stocks in this line can be found, and at most reasonable prices.
     He is a member of the Red Men and M. W. A. lodges and belongs to the Christian Church.

JOHN F. HABERMEL
Assessor of Harrison County

     Joseph Habermel and Katharine (Gettlefinger) Habermel came to America from Germany in 1850, and settled near Bradford, Harrison County and to them on October 24, 1856, was born a son, John F. Habermel, the subject of this sketch.
     He attended Saint Vincent's College at Mobile, Alabama, and in 1874 graduated from this school.  For several years he was engaged in the mercantile business at Bradford and served as assessor for Morgan Township nine years, 1886 to 1895, was also postmaster at the House of Representatives in 1893.

DR. AND MR. JOHN F. HABERMEL

     On June 14, 181, he was married to Dr. Clara L. Brockman, daughter of William and Lizzetta (Marx) Brockman, (who is a lady physician of wide reputation and enjoys a lucrative practice in all parts of this county) and to them seven children have been born; William, Katie, Lizzetta, Susie, American, Clara and John, two of whom, Katie and Lizzetta, are attending the Southwestern Homeopathic School of Medicine at Louisville, Kentucky, and will graduate from this institution in 1908.
     In  1901 Mr. Habermel was a candidate on the Democratic ticket for the office of County Assessor and at the election proved to be the choice of the people for the office to which he aspired.  He is faithful to his duties and has proven a very satisfactory officer.
     He is a member of the Catholic Church and assisted in building the church at Bradford, and has always been a public spirited man as all who know him appreciate.

WILLIAM ROTHROCK

     Situated in a beautiful valley of Blue River, almost surrounded by crescent shaped hills that rise to the height of 400 feet and making one of the most picturesque scenes of Indiana, is the home of one of Harrison County's most worthy and highly esteemed citizens, William Rothrock, of White Cloud.
     Mr. Rothrock owns 1300 acres of farm and timber land and has been an extensive farmer and timber dealer of this county during his entire life and has done much toward the development of the community in which he lives.
     He has operated a grist and saw mill more than fifty-five years and has utilized water as the motive power all the while.  He has made a specialty of sawing fellow and spoke timber, all of which he has sold to Thomas Graham Company of Madison, Indiana, for thirty-three years past.  Mr. Rothrock, knowing the value of water power has made continued efforts to attract industries of various kinds to Blue River where there is no end to the water power to be had at little cost.
     William Rothrock was born near Wyandotte, Crawford county, Indiana.  Reared on a farm and attending the common schools he in early life, became interested in the business he has so successfully carried on during the succeeding years of his life, that of farming and milling.  He worked for his father who operated a grist and saw mill and later adding a flour mill at a point that is known as Rothrock's Mills, when in 1852 he leased the flour mill of is father and engaged in business for himself, manufacturing flour.  In this he was successfl and in 1859 he purchased a farm across Blue River from the mill in Harrison County and engaged in farming also and three years later built a residence on his farm and removed there.
     He continued to reside on this farm till the death of his father, which occurred in 1871, when he returned to his former home and assumed control of his father's estate that had been willed to his mother, where he remained till 1880, when he removed to his present location at White Cloud.
     Since locating here Mr. Rothrock has made this one of the most prominent points of Harrison County, where he erected another grist and saw mill and for a number of years did grinding for the people of the surrounding country and filling orders for anything in the timber line. 
     On July 6, 1852, Mr. Rothrock was united in marriage to Mary A., daughter of James and Abigail (Sharp) McCullum and of this union seven children were born,  namely - Belle, the wife of J. S. Hall, deceased; Josephine, wife of Marion F. Conrad; Rosa, wife of J. H. Smoots; Julius; Ida, wife of J. R. Louden; Mary, wife of J. Rosenbarger and Cora, wife of W. A Conrad.
     Mr. Rothrock resides in a beautiful home and is postmaster at White Cloud where his mills are located.

L. A. RIELY & SON

     A business that lends much distinction to Corydon and Harrison County, and one that is familiarly known for its repleteness all over this section of the country is the magnificent drug store of L. A. Riely and Son which is located on the public square just south of the County Office building.   The history of this store dates back to the year of 1859 and was originally operated by a well known physician of Corydon, William H. Reader.
     In 1874 Dr. L. A. Riely removed to Corydon from New Albany, Indiana and purchased the stock of Dr. Reader and engaged in the business he is so faithfully and successfully conducted till his death which occurred March 17, 1902.  D. Riely was recognized as one of the most skillful, painstaking and reliable druggists of Southern Indiana and in his death Corydon lost one of her most worthy and highly esteemed citizens.  Some two years after Dr. Riely engaged in this business his oldest son, John M. became interested in the store and the firm name of L. A. Riely and Son came into existence.  This arrangement continued until the death of John Riely which occurred Sept. 2, 1892, the father remaining alone in business till the following November 17, when the second son, Louis S. Riely, connected himself with the drug store and was his father's associate in business in a most progressive and up-to-date manner.  To attempt to describe the stock carried by this enterprising merchant would be impossible, but here can be found everything imaginable that goes with the drug business.  The stock consists principally of drugs and drug sundries, chemicals, patent medicines of all kinds, paints, oilssssss, varnishes, a complete line of stationery, books, toilet articles and perfumes.
     A most important feature of this establishment is the prescription department which is at all times under the personal supervision of Mr. Riely who by his careful attention and years of experience has gained for himself a most enviable reputation as a  druggist and is recognized as one of Indiana's leading pharmacists.  He is a member of the Indiana State Board of Pharmacy.  this drug store is certainly an enterprise of which Corydon and Harrison County may rightfully be 

ORA SHUCK

     Ora Shuck, traveling salesman for the Huber Manufacturing Company, of Marion, Ohio, and a man of sterling qualities and noted for his business integrity, was born near Valley City, Apr. 6, 1870, the son of William H. and Mary Shuck.  Was married to Belle Rhodes, daughter of Amos and Emma Rhodes.  His former occupation was that of an engineer and at present he owns and runs two threshing outfits.  Mr. Shuck is an influential member in good standing of the K. of P. and I. O. O. F. lodges of Corydon and affiliates with the Republican party.

DR. ZACHARY T. FUNK.

     One of the most influential and substantial citizens of Corydon and one who has had the interests of his community at heart, always lending his every effort in the upbuilding of the community is the subject of this sketch.
     Dr. Zachary T. Funk, son of Reuben and Lucinda (Spencer) Funk, was born June 29, 1847, near Milltown, Indiana, and reared on a farm in Crawford County.  When but a boy he was deeply interested and intensely loyal to the Government.  When the Confederate forces under General John Morgan invaded Indiana, he, with his brother Clark and many neighbor boys, shouldered their guns and came to Corydon, where they were captured and paroled by Morgan.  On Apr. 1, 1864, at the age of sixteen, he enlisted in Company F fifty-ninth Indiana Infantry Volunteers and served until the close of the war under General William T. Sherman, and participated in some of the hard fought battles of the closing years of the war.  He was at the surrender of J. E. Johnson near Raleigh, North Carolina, and marched from there to Washington City, where he passed in the Grand Review of the two grand armies on May 25, 1865, after which he was sent to Louisville, Kentucky, and discharged on July following.
     While in the army the doctor kindly felt and realized the need of an education and after the close of the war he attended school at Lebanon, Ohio, and the Indiana University at Bloomington.  For several years he taught school in Harrison, Crawford and Washington Counties and in 1876 he graduated from the Kentucky School of Medicine at Louisville.
     Dr. Funk was the first Republican to be elected to the office of County Treasurer, the county at that time being Democratic by six hundred majority.  He served in this capacity one term, 1887-88.
     In May, 1877, he married Miss Mary Summers, daughter of Jacob and Rena (Hickman) Summers, and to them was born seven children, four of whom are still living: Oscar H., Harry S., Robison S., and Marcus T.
     Dr. Funk is a member of the G. A. R. post and the I. O. O. F. lodge at Corydon, was principal organizer of the I. O. O. F. lodge at Elizabeth, Indiana.  Was one of the promoters of the Ohio Valley Normal College and the Savings and Trust Company at Corydon and is Vice-President of the latter, and is President of the Harrison County Medical Society.  He has always been recognized throughout the county as a public spirited citizen.
     As a physician and surgeon his ability and reputation has gained for him a place in the ranks of the foremost professional men in the county.

WILLIAM H. STEWART

     Among men who have played a prominent part in the farming industry of Harrison County no one is more deserving of mention in the columns of this review and none have acquired a prestige more enviable than William H. Stewart of Posey township.  Born in Jefferson County, Kentucky, Feb. 20, 1849, the son of Alexander and Rachel (Armstrong) Stewart, who shortly after the birth of their son removed to Harrison County and located on a farm where the boy worked with his father, leading the life of a farmer's son and grew to manhood.  On Nov. 8, 1902 he entered the holy bonds of wedlock with Miss Kate Yeager, who bore him three children, Helen, Irene and William M.  Mr. Stewart owns 157 acres of rich river bottom land and is a prosperous farmer, a shrewd business financier, and a genial public spirited citizen.  He is a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge and supports the Democratic ticket.

EDMUND B. LOVE.
Commissioner of Harrison County.

     Edmund B. Love, son of Samuel S. and Anna (Miller) Love, was born in Boone township, Harrison County, Indiana, Apr. 10, 1857, and was reared on the farm.  After graduating from the common schools he taught in the public schools in Heth township for twenty years and won a wide reputation in this vocation.
     He was married to Martha A. Smith, daughter of John C. and Mary C. (Gochenour) Smith on Aug. 21, 1879, and to this union two children, Grover C. and Fanniee E., have been born.
     Mr. Love was elected to the office of County Commissioner in 1900 and again elected to the same office in 1902, which service extends to Jan. 1, 1907.  During his term of office many needed improvements have been made in this county, Mr. Love always being favorable to everything to the way of improvements.
     Mr. Love owns a farm of 160 acres in Heth township and upon it has recently built one of the finest farm dwellings in the county.
     He is a member of the Modern Woodmen and Ben Hur lodges and holds his membership in the Christian Church.

DR. Z. C. WOLFE

     Another native of Harrison County that is making his mark in the world is Dr. Z. C. Wolfe, who was born on a farm in Washington township on  Sept. 17, 1854.  He is the son of George W. Wolfe, who during his lifetime was one of Harrison County's best citizens, and Katherine (Miller) Wolfe.  His early education was received in the common schools of the county and a high school course a Corydon.  After leaving school he was for two years engaged as a clerk in a drug store at Leavenworth, Indiana.  His next occupation was that aof a school teacher in Washington County for three years.  In 1878 he entered the Kentucky school of Medicine at Louisville, from which institution he graduated in 1880.  This course was supplemented with a post graduate course at Cincinnati, Ohio.  After three years' practice in Harrison County he moved to Breckenridge County, Kentucky, where he followed his profession for four years.  He then returned to Harrison County and located at Lanesville, where he remained until he moved to Corydon in November, 1897.  In addition to his practice of medicine he is Head Medical Examiner for the Modern Woodmen of America for the states of Indiana and Tennessee, United States pension examiner and Vice-President of the First National Bank of Corydon.
     Jan. 26, 1875, he married Martha R. Gwartney, daughter of Robert and Mary (Sherman) Gwartney, and to them two sons were born, Dr. Frank E. of Lanesville, Indiana, and Claude T., who is at present attending medical college at Louisville, Kentucky.
     Dr. Wolfe is a member of the I. O. O. F. and M. W. A. and Ben Hur lodges and an active member of the Methodist Church.

JOHN F. GETTELFINGER.

     One of the most prosperous and well-to-do farmers of Harrison County is John F. Gettelfinger, of Margan township.  He is the son of Frederick and Ursula (Fessel) Gettelfinger, born near New Salisbury, Feb. 20, 1867.  He attended and later graduated from the public schools, and for a period of eleven years was a school teacher.  Married Oct. 17, 1893, to Margaret Z. Jacobi, daughter of Philip and Catherine Jacobi, and has four children: Herman, Andrew, Aloysius and Hilda C.
     He was trustee of Spencer Township from 1899 to 1905.  Mr. Gettlefinger owns a farm of 316 acres of good land and is well known throughout the county.  He is also interested in the undertaking business and always keeps on hand a full line of caskets, burial robes and everything connected with the business.  He is a democrat and holds his membership in the Catholic Church.