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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
3
Missouri shoppers are invited to view a new line of Spring wearables for 1906. The display promises sparkling style and seeks live attention from local audiences.
Rev A G Sutherlin freed after four week Floyd circuit court trial on October 1904 murder charge. Jury returned a not guilty verdict after long proceedings with over 150 witnesses. The case followed Mrs Sutherlin found dead at home with death deemed a possible self inflicted act. evidence remained circumstantial.
The proposed June town celebration for Indiana’s admission anniversary is canceled by default due to lack of public interest and financial support. Residents express concern over street condition, perceived benefit, and fear outsiders may ridicule the town as small.
Harrison county Democrats are called to a mass meeting at Corydon court house on Saturday April 28 1906 at 1 PM. They will elect thirteen delegates and thirteen alternates to the State convention convening June at Indianapolis. Luckett, chairman.
A strong Republican delegation left to attend the state convention in Indianapolis. The county votes will back Ward H. Watson for Appellate Judge and Jonce Monahan for Treasurer of State. Judge Jourdan, unopposed for Supreme Court, has twelve years on the bench. Delegates from the county include S. L. Bartley, G. W. Applevate, W. D. Barnes, Z. C. Wolfe, and others.
Mrs Bill Miller and Miss Nellie Crone with John Thotsis are listed as sick. Ed Miller visited last Sunday. Ex trustee Bo Thomas and a two year old Will iam Miller volt are noted. T J Wright of International Harvester Co Ft Wayne Ind visits home folks. wedding expected soon.
The cornerstone of the M E church at Mauckport will be laid on April 19 at 2 30. A Holy Bible and church literature will be placed in the stone along with a list of donors who contributed one door or more. All are invited to attend and participate or witness the services. Rebel T LASLie
Michael Boston of Morgan township reported his father Benjamin B. Boston aged 82 in poor health. He recalled his habit of walking fifteen miles to Corsdon for business and once refused a free ride from a brakeman, arriving at the junction ahead of the train in the railroad’s early days before steel rails and modern engines.
Barriers are discouraged in poor weather as local residents report on roads and visits. Rev. WG Moristn attends English event. Josephine Harmon improves from whooping cough. No. 12 school closes with teachers Pitman and Baynard Bell. Charles P. Bye and Miss Tda Dalton wed at W G Morgans. wishes extended. The Hub Co advertises new ladies skirts.
Miss Nell Gunther sick with appendicitis. Falis E son of Ed and Mrs Hedges ill with pneumonia. A girl born last Saturday to Mr and Mrs Jacop Ging Sr west of town. Mrs Levi Blink of Louisville visited her son Andrew J Blink last week. Miss Nettie Miller of Mauckport visited sister Mrs Win Fleece Saturday and Sunday. Mr and Mrs John Riddle of Corydon visited Saturday and Sunday. Dr Amzi Kammapel visiting home folks after medical study in Louisville. Jacob Sneider and daughter Anna spent weekend in Louisville. William Fleace night clerk at Farmers Home Hotel Louisville spent Thursday with family here. Corie daughter of Fred and Mrs Kraft kicked by a horse Sunday. injury to chin and face but not serious.
Miller Riss Sale, daughter of Mrs Nance b Miller of Milltown, and Cortuz Poserbarger, son of Sir, visited relatives this week. They were in Milltown, visited the homes of kin, and planned to make their future home there after visiting on Thursday and returning Monday.
Lydia Alexander, wife of June Alexander, of this place, was taken to Louisville last Monday for a leg amputation due to gangrene. Chamberlain's Salve claims wide use for sore nipples burns frost bite chap ped hands itching piles chronic eye diseases and skin conditions with a price of 25 cents per box sold by C R Watson.
The Democrat invites all correspondents to attend a fifty first year reunion and dinner at the Kintoer Hotel on the 25th inst. They request definite plans and early notice to arrange seating and a short program. Weather and road conditions are expected to be favorable for travel.
Postmasters urge patrons on rural routes where mail was formerly delivered at discont inued post offices to include the village or hamlet name on letter heads and return cards. This helps senders address mail accurately and avoids assuming patrons are near the post office. Signed by P. M. C. H. Reapder.
Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. ER W Grove’s signature on each box. 25e. January 10 year. Old Hickory wagon in town for light draft and durability. T B Labue sells them.
Representatives from Eureka and Harrison County Telephone Companies discussed a mutual cooperative arrangement at Attorney Hays' office on Saturday. About 200 boxes operate in Harrison County with connections to eastern partners and reduced rates for certain areas. They aimed to use Eureka's switchboard to avoid new lines and boxes, proposing to serve Corsdon Coryton and nearby communities, but the plan was declined. Both sides urged concessions to achieve cooperative service for the greatest good with fewer boxes and lines.
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