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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1916
Page
2
Official vote record for Harrison County Democratic primary conducted on March 7. Details unreadable due to OCR noise. Provides no clear candidate names or totals.
The article catalogues multiple planned observances across Indiana towns, including Fort Wayne and Crawfordsville, for the centennial era. It highlights events like pageants, a Battle of Tippecanoe display, a Soldiers' Monument project, and a banner design contest by the D A R, with community leaders and chambers of commerce coordinating efforts.
J Kirkham from Corydon reports on a national show where hens and shells dominate. Prices noted include 90 per 10 or 5 pounds per hundred. The item references W Leghorns and a remark about failing train and woods, with scattered phrases.
Mrs Martha Brown, wife of James Brown, a Kokomo resident, says Tanlac improved her long stomach trouble, rheumatism, and nervous issues. She reports better digestion, sleep, appetite, and energy after two bottles and urges others to try Tanlac sold at Davis' Drug Store in Carydon.
Eli Slaughterback, born in New Albany and died March 27, was married to Nancy Sauer-Seber on December 9, 1868. He left nine children, four predeceased him, including Iva Gilner, Grace Shear, Nancy Rough, and sons George Slaughterback and Jesse Slaughterback, with siblings and extended family mourning. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints about 20 years ago and was buried in Slilows cemetery after funeral services conducted by Rev. Wo. McMichael.
Community gatherings span Saturday to Sunday with visits among Lahue and Miller families. A birthday party for Myrtle Lahue features local youths and musicians. A fire heavily damages Floyd Canary Poor Asylum near New Albany, insured for 8500 dollars, with inmates evacuated and no further injuries reported.
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