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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1916

Page

4

Ralston for the Senate in Indiana’s political scramble

Indiana Democrats rally behind Governor Samuel M. Ralston as the favored nominee for United States Senator while party leaders and loyalists tout his decency, clean government, and labor friendship. The piece notes Republican contenders Harry New and James E. Watson and discusses Ta ggart's refusal to run and Kern's re nomination.

Indiana Indianapolis Shively Republican Party Harry New James E. Watson Rushville United States John W. Kern Homeself Samuel M. Ralston Thomas Taggart Ralston Hies Taggart The Democrat Nore Tern Indianap Ts Cty State House Generntie Party United States Senate Senate

Owl found in enclosure at Blue Spring in town

A misreadable March incident reports an owl entering a spring enclosure in the east end of town. The bird found prey in a large cage as water poured over the stream, suggesting it prowled for food and entered via a narrow gap above the flow. Repairs at Novelty Repair Shop are noted.

Mer Doc Pinwell

Horse Runaway Disturbs Corydon Street Scene

Cort Sharps meat wagon horse bolted from the Packing Plant west of Corydon on Monday afternoon. The horse pulled the wagon shafts loose, damaged the wagon, and dashed along the sidewalk into front of Arnold's shop and Major Funk's law office before collapsing briefly and then standing quiet as bystanders aided its restraint. No injuries or major damage reported.

Cort Sharp Corydon Mr. Sharp Mr. Arnold Major W. Funk

Berman's Cut Price Store Sells 50e Work Shirts at 82c

Berman's Cut Price Store advertises fifty cent work shirts available at eighty two cents each. The notice highlights affordable workwear options for laborers and tradesmen.

Berman's

Willow Springs School Closes First Term in Taylor Township

On Wednesday March 29 Willow Springs school house in Taylor township marked the end of the first term. About 452 pupils were on register with 26 boys and 26 girls. Miss Arminda Noe led the term as teacher while patrons joined the Team 45 for an afternoon program.

Willow Springs School House Taylor Arminda Noe Taylor Township

First American Solider Crosses Mexican Border

Dudley Woodward in General Pershing's command led Co H 6th Infantry across the border after invasion orders. He is son of A T Woodward of New Amsterdam. Woodward notes he has four brothers prepared to enlist.

Set Dudley Woodward Pershings Co. H. 6Th Infantry A. T. Woodward New Amsterdam Mr. W

Will Makes 1916 Season at Stauth Bros Barn

Victor will stand the 1916 season at the Stauth Bros barn two and a half miles west of Corydon for 212 dollars to insure a living colt. He will not be responsible for any accident that may occur.

Stauth Bros Corydon

Lydia E. Pinkham's Product Promoted for Women’s Health

An elderly reader from Durand Wisconsin endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after relief from menopause symptoms now she recommends it to others. The ad aims to ease hot flashes headaches backaches and anxiety while citing testimonials from women in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

Durand Wis Bam Lydia E. Pinkham Mary Topeyay Wir Massachusetts Lydia Ff. Pinkham Pienke Cournoyer Glackstone Mass Jindia EB. Pinkham

Bring Your Relics Exhibit Planned At Court House

The community is invited to bring relics to the Court House next Saturday April 8 in the afternoon. Aimed at safeguarding pieces with glass cases and careful handling the event honors Mr Langdon the Pageant Master and Indiana University visitors. Local officials and figures Dr James A Woojiburn Logan Flarey and Prof Howe expect to attend. Belgian Flag Day is observed Corydon with D A R selling seven cent flags to aid Belgian war victims. A national appeal notes 90 million Americans have not contributed to war relief. Also offered are Ladies 2.25 Baby Doll slippers at Berman's Cut Price Store.

Court House Corydon Langdon Indiana University James A. Woojiburn Logan Flarey Prof. Howe National Society Daugheurs American Revolution America

Surprise party bids farewell to Owen family

Mr and Mrs Lee Owen and kin were feted at a Friday night gathering with fifty to sixty friends bidding them farewell as they leave town for a new home. Attendees included Ben Fleck family Mrs Tom Skeller Mrs km OD Cropsey and others. Musicians Fred Zabel John Sims Frank Allen and Godfrey Faith provided music. Several locals prepared to resume duties and travel, including Vachel Farnsley Raymond Lemmel J J Rubeit and Hieary Garner.

Lee Owen Ben Fleck Tom Skeller Km OD. Cropsey Frank Faith Geo. Emily, Noble Waldo Fleck Chas.Sims John Sims Wm. Hope den Chinn Rose Long Irene Emma Chinn Viola Richard Francis Pearl Cropsey Orbie Owen Martha Flock Kentucky Orville Thomas Fred Zabel Lanesville Frank Allen Godfrey Faith

Local Notes and Miscellany From Nearby Towns

Cary Cunningham of Central has spent two weeks in Minnesota. Ruth Reasor, daughter of Mr and Mrs Reasor, is ill with pneumonia. Oo Nayles of New Albany visited Corydon on business yesterday. Keller’s opens Friday April 10 with Uncle John Lopp ill this past week. Commencement logs at Rollers and Meech's bread noted.

Cary Cunningham Central Minnesota Ruth Mr. and Mire Reasor Oo Nayles New Albany Corydon

Mrs Lida Wolfe Dies Near Rockwell City Iowa

Mrs Lida Wolfe 28 died at home near Rockwell City after a long illness from bronchial trouble. Wife of William H Wolfe she leaves a husband a five year old son a mother a sister and five brothers. She was a Church of Christ member at Mt Tabor Black River township. the family moved from the county four years ago. Safe deposit boxes in our vault rent one dollar yearly to Corydon National Bank.

Lida Wolfe William H. Wolfe Rockwell City Iowa James N. Davis Amsey Church of Christ Mt. Tabor Blace River Corydon National Bank

Willard Windell Dies After Weeklong Illness

Willard Windell, 39, of Corydon, died suddenly on April 1 from pneumonia after a week's illness. He taught in Harrison County, completing his seventeenth term, and was a member of the Corydon U B Church. Survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs Philip Windell and one brother Julius. Funeral at Heidelburg Church conducted by Rev. Nathan Foulis, with burial in Heidelburg Cemetery.

Willard Windell Philip Windell Corydon Hus Deal Julius Windell Harrison County

One 30 H. P. Steam Engine and Boiler For Sale

Bargain taken at once by Geo H. Feller for a 30 horsepower steam engine and boiler plus shafting pulleys and belting. Item likely offered as a quick sale with immediate transfer.

H. P Geo H. Feller

Corn for Sale at The White Mill

The White Mill advertises good white and yellow corn for sale at 50 cents per bushel.

Spring openings and local notices in Corydon

Big spring opening at Keller's Clothing Dep't with Eureka Phone Special Representative from Kahn Tailoring Co. on Monday April 10. Lost auto tire chain on Corydon and Heidelburg road. return to Bullett's Garage for reward. Corydon items include Palm Teach Suits cleaned, Corydon Cleaning and Tailoring Shop, subscription renewal, and safe deposit boxes for rent. Corydon High School Athletic Association banquet last Friday evening.

Kahn Tailoring Co Keller’s Clothing Dep't Corydon and Heidelburg Road Bullett Hr. A. Reasor Palm Teach Corydon Cleaning and Tailoring Shop Corner Market Walnut Streets

Private Sale by W J Bullett on North Market Street

W J Bullett offers for sale at his residence on North Market Street a full household sale. The event runs from Friday evening April 7 to Monday evening April 16 with goods displayed and available for viewing. Items include rugs carpets lace curtains window shades chairs sofas tables book cases china closet dining room kitchen and bedroom furniture stoves range refrigerator and more.

W.J. Bullett North Market Street

Corydon M E Church Brotherhood Instituted in Boonville

Leaders from the Corydon M E church and Brotherhood and others traveled to Boonville Monday to establish a Methodist Brotherhood. Rev C E Flynn Judge Robert B Kirkham Harry Hudson Cecil Miles Frank Cropsey Will J Bullett and A O DeWeese helped organize the new group with about seventy members. A boy with the most Merch bread labels will win a watch on May 1.

Corydon M. BE Boonville C.E. Flynn Robert 8. Kirkham Harry Hudson Cecil Miles Frank Cropsey Will J. Bullett A. O. DeWeese

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Gorium Indiana Democracy Senator Taggart Washington Pam Raston Wilson Marshall T. Taggart Aralston Bernan’s Cut Prince M. W. Funk Law Ofice Victor Kellers Berman's Cut Pree Vachel Farnsley Raymond Lemmel Elizabeth Danville Mrs J. J. Rubeit Florida Hieary Garner Milwanhes Wis Keller's Verday John Lopp Meech Heidelburg John W. Ayres Mattie M. Blank David Isaac Breeden Roxie Lowe Fort Sale Jersey Jasper M. Lemmon Laconia Ind Ruth Keller Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Chas. B. Anderson Jackson Township Vachel Levi Farnsley Raymond John Lemiel Posey Township Corydon High School Atletic Association of Rouse Furnishings Merch Crossroads OUR Sucess Harrison Floyd Counties Floyd R Board of Activitiessioners State of Commissioners’ Court Board of Commissioners Mloved Piosd Bridgeport Bank Knob Plovd Litrison Co Said Mierd Co Sofieid Floyd and Phardson Py Oles Fength Jacob Goodman Joseph Lowe Philpeinhardt Herman Scher Anna Zorn George J. Hausz Agna Zorn Geo J. Hausz Mathias Hausz Herman UW. Markmeyer Pholod Reinhard A.D. Tabler Wm. H. Spregholder Lroyd Overs D.o O'Bannon
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