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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
8
A storm lightning struck Reed Sharp's barn three miles east of Cory Jon setting it ablaze and destroying the barn and its contents including feed and a sow with pigs. Sharp saved his horses and the flames could not be fought. Loss around 500 dollars, insured with Harrison County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance, which paid 293 dollars at 3 PM Saturday nine hours after the fire.
Sheriff Ward acted on a Crayford Circuit Court order to destroy beer and malt from a raid on intoxicating liquors last November. Wagons hauled 101 barrels labeled I. Malt and broken bottles were discarded below town. The shipment, from Indianapolis, arrived last August and cost about $1,200. An affidavit in Harrison Circuit Court charges the Indianapolis Brewing Co with shipping liquor under a false name.
Ramsey Waldo Homsel went to New Albany Saturday. J. R. White sold a fine horse one day last week. Frank Hancock left Tuesday for Midland Indiana. Arvil Martin bought the J R White property. Mrs W H Davis visited relatives at New Albany Sunday. Omer Housel and Lawrence Stevens left Wednesday for Bucklin Kansas. A small child for John Rossbottom was buried at Wood's Chapel Friday. Mrs Fred Bye of Milltown visited sister Mrs James Carter Sunday. Alva Davis and wife and Miss Ann Davis spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J K Welker. Mrs Ralph Gresham and children of Fredericksburg visited her father J R White Sunday. Jacob Heuser returned home Saturday after visiting relatives in Louisville. Miss Cynthia Davis after weeks with her daughter Mrs Jess Voyles returned home Sunday.
Spencer Lahue is on the sick list. Miss Anna Wright left for Depauw for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Lee Swarens and her Milltown aunt visited her father Thomas Allen. Mrs. Jacob Peper and daughter Emma of Pleasant Valley were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wright. Elizabeth Wright and daughter Myrtle and son Hatey visited Mrs. Joseph Vaughn at Depauw. The remains of William Field were brought here for interment at age 53. He leaves a wife, mother, brother and an adopted son. Attendees from Louisville arrived at James Evans’ home to spend several days fishing.
The Blue River Township ticket is republished to include all Democratic candidates for township office. For Trustee the slate lists D.C. Fouts and Philip Feroek. For Assessor the confirmed names are John Pankey Walter McKinney and Frank Crayden.
Grace Russell reports on social visits illnesses and travels around Laconia Cedar Farm Corydon Evans Landing Posey township and Louisville. Ed Davis sells a horse for 162. new arrivals include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs David Brashear. Walter Pindell marries Anna Tilson in Springfield. Lou Gromwell and Andrew Bauman wed in Louisville with both bringing local prominence.
Henry Jaegers beautified his house with Day as the workman. A boy born to John Lambertus and a girl to Peter Elbers. Mrs Sam C Walker returns from Indiana Harbor after six weeks with daughter. M W A lodge initiates seven in wood craft. Corydon Camp members present. Neighbors Philip Loitch Clyde Loitch and George Gwartney attend. Come again.
Dan Stoy was struck on the ankle by a sick horse and crippled. Frank Deatrick’s $200 horse was killed last Sunday after weeks of illness. Prof. Y L Farnsley closed his school to farm. Edward Farnsley bought a Planet Jr plow and will plant two bushels of onion seed. Aunt Jane Gabe Farnsley is seriously ill with Mrs Mattie Hollowell of New Albany at her bedside. Maggie Farnsley visited Aunt Frank Stuart who is ill in Sugar Grove.
New Salisbury reports a Sunday school reorganized at Moit with sessions set for 2 PM each Sunday. Miss Maud Burn returns from Louisville. Mr. Sylvester Crandall of LIL visits relatives. Mrs. George Crayden buried in Louisville last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cook of Louisville visit relatives here. Mrs. Mary Richard returns from Greenville. A basket dinner accompanied a spelling and writing evening at the school.
V. A. Bullett and Song announce ongoing upgrades to their rigs to deliver higher quality equipment at the lowest possible price. The note highlights yearly improvements and customer value.
The Indiana Democratic platform hails William Jennings Bryan as the nation’s chosen leader, denounces Republican wealth influence and tariff systems, and calls for reforms including income tax, postal savings, currency nationalization, direct senatorial elections, and strict constitutional limits. It condemns centralization in Washington and supports tariff revision and measures aiding labor, capital balance, and public finance.
The Indiana Democratic platform condemns treasury bond sales in peacetime and criticizes Wall Street bailouts. It calls to abolish useless offices, favors local option liquor laws, worker wage protections, and a guaranteed bank deposit system, while endorsing Kern for vice president.
Magnet No 5541 will begin a 1998 season from April 1 with stud duties at Lanesville and rates set at 12 dollars. The jet black 16 and a half hands high stallion weighs 1800 pounds and was foaled in 1901. Bred by M Flora Crawfordsville Indiana he is by Copeland Amontenur Frisette Vieador Piora ell Demoches Grevin La Grange and other ancestors. Breeding elsewhere discouraged and spectators invited to inspect Caib before use. LANESVILLE DRAFT HORSE COOP. Owners Herman Miler. Iseeper mill-ow
Strouth Brothers announce the 1905 season starting March 30 at the Fair Grounds. Goodwin No 1078 is a bright cherry bay gelding of seven years, 1648 hands high and 1800 pounds. Goodwin No 7078 is by imported Searcliffe Stamper out of Fullards Blossom, both imports from England. Regions describe measurements and traits. a boy could show him anywhere. Terms require 10 dollars to insure a living colt, with risk on the seller for accidents. STAUTH BROTHERS, Owners. V. STAUTH, Keeper. mrt-8w
The Iron Horse 25 and Little Wonder 59,540 will be at the Fair Grounds from April 1 to July 1, 908 to insure a living colt. Sire lines include Gen Bartholomew and Onward 1,411 with famed bloodlines from Golddust and Vermont Morgan. Little Wonder shows strong show ring and race records, with 17 shows and 14 first prizes in Harrison county. Colts by Little Wonder command high prices. Struth Bros. promote sale and ownership.
Young Brandywine marketed for the 1908 season at New Middletown Ind offering stud to mares at 7 dollars to insure a colt. Colts held for insurance with payment due upon trade. Care stated but no liability for accidents. Description notes coal black color 16 hands high and 140 pounds, refined gait, American trotter type. Pedigree includes Alrcyal 28900 sired by Egotist 2244, Electioneer line, and George Wilkes descendants. Ownerkeeper John Seitz. M25
Napoleon 41615 a fine Percheron will stand for the 1908 season from March 16 to June 13 at the James I Smith stable in Corydon near the south bridge. Mares insured at 10 with payment due when mare is known or traded. Colts held for service. Napoleon 41618 also recorded. jet black four-year-old weighs 2000 pounds with good stride.
Office advertises a large selection of horse and jack bills of all sizes at the most reasonable prices. A broad line of cuts is also on display for customers.
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