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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1911

Page

7

Cox and Moss Lead Sweeping Treasury and Agriculture Probes

National House committees to investigate Treasury and Agriculture. William S. Cox and Ralph W. Moss chair probes into expenditures, with Cox leading the Capitol operation through the summer. Democrats expect findings of extravagance by the Republican administrations of the past fourteen years.

Treasury Department Department of Agriculture National House William S. Cox Ralph W. Moss Indiana Cow Washington Cox Congress

Death of Mrs Anna P Johnson in Kearney Nebraska

Mrs Anna P Johnson also known as Miss Anna J Pearson born in Indiana Getoberith 147 died at her home in Kearney Nebraska on the morning of April the dth after asthia and dropsy. She was daughter of Mthaiibert and Mary A Pearson of Parison county Dad and was married to John Johnson. Survived by husband and eight children with six at home, including Rollo Johnson Tessie Aluin Claude Johnson Effie Dale the twins Dottie Pearce and Lou Johnson. Funeral at First Methodist church Stearney with Rev Hammond. interment at Stearney cemetery April 6.

Anna J. Pearson Indiana Getoberith Iearney Nebraska Mthaiibert Mary A. Pearson Parison County Dad Laos AL Johasenan Taiana Det Kansas Nehawka Nel Kearney Neb Peter Land Rollo Johnson Tessie Aluin Claude Johnson Effie Dale Dottie Pearce Lou Johnson Johnson New Mirdddetown Ind Todourn Tera Harrison County First Methodist Church Stearney Bey Hammond Ttearney Bal

Local Notes From Taylor Township and Louisville

Clarence Brinley was in Louisville while Lawrence Reeves visited his father. John Reeves from Fishtown and Miss Ela McCawey take store work in Cy mosdiale. Belle Nao stayed with niece Millie Watson in New Middletown. Master Harry Barnett spent Paines Day with sister Mrs Brinley. Mae Cunningham of Evans Landing visited grandparents near Latoria. March graduation list includes Edna Stewart Jessie Bol ey Maysine Hledden Kuval Nayes Tyrrell Travis and Seimer Nayes.

Ela McCawey Cymosdiale Roy Belle Nao Millie Watson New Middletown Dorry Ard Tittle Envidson Sfarry Barnett Pridue Thor Joe Brinley Mae Cunningham Evans Landing John Ferree Latoria Edna Stewart Jessie Boley Maysine Hledden Kuval’ Nayes Tyrrell Travis Seimer Nayes

Savings and Loan Plans Discussed with Corydon Association

The document outlines investment options with Corydon association, offering 3 percent interest on shares. It mentions paid-up shares, installment payments, and potential monthly amounts, urging readers to consider taking on shares and payments to secure the investment.

Savings and Joan Association Corydon Dhs

Death of Mamie Kasteliner Shocks Lanesville Town

Mamie Kasteliner died April 1 from the white plague at age twenty. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kasteliner and sister to two. funeral held Friday at the Catholic church. The town expresses deep sympathy as prayers and memories endure.

Mamie Insteliner Dewitt Mamie Nazarene Albert Kasteliner Melites

Hoosier in Politics and The American Magazine Voice

A garbled tonal piece critiques Indiana political discourse and media influence. It hints at citizens avoiding politics, the role of background noise, and the endurance of partisan chatter amid a general fatigue with public life. The text references a citizen named Hag and notes lively discussion across many lines.

Wanted White Woman for Cooking and General Housework

Advertisement seeks a white woman for cooking and general housework in a family of three. Wage five dollars per week. Address Mrs. Givo EB Pays 1199 1st St Louisville Ky or call Cumberland 554 or Tam Nod.

Givo 1St St Cumberland Main Tame Nod Louisville

Movs Paizibed: Serious injury in local incident

A woman identified as an elderly party leader was seriously injured in a recent local incident. Police say the event involved unknown assailants and remains under investigation.

Officers and appraisers meet in Corydon on insurance valuation

The Harrison County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company held a Saturday meeting in the County Commissioners room at Corydon to discuss property valuations for insurance. Officers present included President C W Rhodes, Vice President Jacob Markel, Secretary David G Miles, and Treasurer Ed S Cooper, with thirteen township appraisers listed and all except Blue River’s B N Jones in attendance.

Harrison County Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company County Commissioners’ Room Corydon C. W. Rhodes Webster Township Jacob Markel Harrison Township David G. Miles Id. S. Cooper Boone Township Harrison David Shaffer Morgan Joseph Uhl Blue River B. N. Jones Spencer J. W.G. Louden Jackson Marshall Lowe Franklin John Lyskowinski Webster Paul Seipel Posey Joseph R. Johnson Taylor John Schweinhart Boone Eli Shields

Empress Theatre Presents High Class Vaudeville Acts

The Empress Theatre on Vine Street near Ninth in Cincinnati hosts top vaudeville acts from the Sullivan Considine Circuit. Manager Robinson offers matinees daily with 10 to 20 cent evening prices and 15 cent matinees, drawing packed houses and visitors from afar. The venue is praised for courteous treatment and first class performances by stars including Jas J Morton, Billy Van, Joe Welch, Kara the Jugglers, Josephine Rabel, and Mabel McNinty.

Empress Theatre Vine Street Ninth Cincinnati Robinson Empress Jas. J. Morton Billy van Joe Welch Kara the Juggler Josephine Rabel Mabel McNintey Sullivan & Consibine Circuit

Obituary for Little Elmer Gibson

Little Elmer son of Adrian and Anna Gibson born March 24 and died April 11 aged one year and eleven days from wheezing cough and pneumonia. Funeral at New Amsterdam conducted by eg Roberts. burial nearby. Relatives mourn as the child rests in the cemetery. The verse expresses sorrow, faith, and eternal reunion.

Little Elmer Adrian Anna Gibson Hhe New Amsterdam Eg. Roberts Heaven Feimer

Mary I Free man Recalls Cardui Relief in Paint Lick

In Paint Lick Kentucky Mary I Free man reports relief from severe womanly trouble after using Cardui saying she was weak and nearly bedridden. The note praises Cardui as proven and safe for headaches backaches and similar ailments.

Mary I Freeman Cardut

Elizabeth News Briefs from New Albany and Nearby

Mrs Elizabeth Bartley is seriously ill. Mrs George Neumer visited relatives in New Albany last week. Mrs Dr Weaver and Mrs Lee Wolf visited Corydon last week. Frank Winders and Robert Campbell made a business trip to Louisville last week. Miss Laura Jean visited her cousin Rev Arthur Jean for a week. Mrs Ed Crosier has a new line of millinery hats. Emmett Dean and a New Albany gentleman friend visited here on the 9th. Miss Mildred Deatrick ill with appendicitis but improving recently. Mike Saffer attended his niece May Saffer funeral at Rogers Camp round last Friday. Thomas Bowling and Frank Bowling attended May Saffer funeral in Louisville. Miss Margaret Crosier returned home from New Albany visit last weekend.

George Neumer New Albany Dr. Weaver Lee Wolf Corydon Frank Winders Robert Campbell Louisville Ed Crosier Emmett Dean Newt Albany Mildred Deatrick Mike Saffer May Saffer Roger Thomas Bowling

Thomas Jefferson Scithis born in 1829 obituary note

Thomas Jefferson Scithis born August 5 1829 died April 9 1914 aged 84 years 9 months and days funeral held at Georgetown on Tuesday afternoon April 11 born west of Creorge town on Keithley farm lived there until age 104 then moved to Cre Georgetown Keithley family pioneer in Southern Indian lineage grandfather John Keithley Revolutionary War veteran mother Mary Burcher Ve gear etc. He married three times mother of many children twelve living seven in Indiana four in Wisconsin Missouri and Missouri? Noting the text contains errors. One brother James and sister Mrs Sereh Wis survived. She long active in church and inaugural lay delegate to annual conference at Uarisville.

Thomas Jefferson Scithis Georgetown Creorgetown Keithley John Keithley Brubeck Crandall Wisconsin Missouri Indiana James Sereh Wis U B Uarisville

Local Society Notes Mention Visits and Newborns

Mr and Mrs Charley Mott visit his parents at Central Barren. Mrs Ann Summers of New Albany visits Georgetown. A stork brings a girl to Mr and Mrs Webb on Spril Tf. Melvin named for a newborn boy to Mr and Mrs Wise Summers. Mr and Mrs John Roudenbush visit A T Summers. Mrs John Reagan and daughter Alice visit her sister Mrs Daniel Ollis in Greenville.

Charley Mott Central Barren Ann Summers New Albany Georgetown Stork Mroo Id Webb Mrs. .Wise Summers Melvin John Reagan Alice Greenville Daniel Ollis

Dem party subscriptions listed with varied prices

A fragmented OCR list shows Democrat related subscriptions for several publications. Prices range from 1.50 to 5.00 annually, including entries for Commoner American Homestead Courter Journaldaily Louisville papers and Indiana farming and Indianapolis News.

Democrat Commoner Comuoner Democrat and Courter Journal Louisville Herald Louisville Times Louisville Dpost Indiana Farner Indianapolis News

Local Notables Report Ills and Visit Family

Jasper N. Davis and Grandma London are listed as sick. J Robert Pitman and family visited 4.2 London's on Sunday to see Miss Lenn BR. Pitman visits sister Mrs Walter Buossabarger and Grace and Anna Harmon. Jerry Bell made a business trip to New Albany and visited his sisters. Attendees from the pace attended Isaac Harmon’s funeral at Photpson's chapel.

Jasper N. Davis Grandma London J. Robert Pitman London Lenn BR. Pitman Walter Buossabarger Grace Anna

Saver Momiar Or More Saving Habit Encouraged

An admonition urges readers to start saving by removing one or more shares in the Savings and Loan Association and cultivate a habit of saving something. The message emphasizes discipline and regular deposits.

Savings and Loan Association

Summer Meeting Planned by Indiana Democratic Editorial Association

The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association schedules its summer meeting for June 2 and 3 in Laporte near the Michigan line. Editors and guests will visit South Bend and Michigan City, with interurban cars to allow stops. Governor Marshall will speak in Laporte and the event emphasizes leisure with family attendance encouraged.

Indiana Democatic Editorial Association Lew G. Flingham Laporte Michigan Line South Bend Michigan City Indianapolis Marshall Aitend

Trials Set for May Term of Harrison Circuit Court

The Harrison Circuit Court schedules multiple cases for the May term. Listings include State v McGillon on May 2 and State v Stanth on May 3, plus several civil, federal, and estate matters through May 15.

Harrison State McGillon Fred Stanth John Stalcap Linvenfeller Buarkheim Federal Chemical Co Charles Vreece Adm

Local Notices From Hursttown and Surrounding Areas

Mrs Kenry Miller of Hursttown plans removal of her trailing to New Mibsary this week. Rev NM Pommbley preached an interesting sermon Sunday night at this place. Rev S OS Surley left an appointment to preach here next Sunday night. Miss Martha Lahue visiting grandmother Mrs Martha Glaze near Sugar Grove. Lee McKin and family of near Central visited Rev J J Mein and family Sunday.

Kenry Miller J.C. Mein N.M. Pommbley Surley Martha Lahue Martha Glaze Sugar Grove Lee McKin and Near Central Tev J. J. Mein

Cunningham Toler nuptials recorded in Corydon

Miss Elva Cunningham daughter of Mrs Harriet Cunningham and Mr Ami Toler son of Mr and Mrs W D Toler were united in marriage at the Clerk's Office last Friday afternoon. The ceremony was pronounced by New A B Condo pastor of the Corydon T Bechureh. The couple will reside on a farm about five miles southwest of Corydon.

Elva Cunningham Harriet Cunningham Ami Toler W D. Toler A.B. Condo Corydon

Ninety Second Anniversary of Odd Fellowship Observed

The I O O F council marks its ninety second anniversary on Sunday April 28 with a 2 pm sermon by Rev W O Tait at the Presbyterian church. Members are urged to assemble at the Lodge room at 1 pm. Insurance ad for Alex Miller appears in the notice.

Odd Fellowship I. O. Oo Po W. O. Tait Presbyterian Church

Mysterious Wartime Health Claim From Notre Dame Mrs Summers

A garbled item alleges a constitutional cause for trouble among children and promises free home brew medical remedies. It mentions Mrs M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana and hints at cures for adults and elderly with urine related issues.

M. Summers Notre Dame Ind Sudeenstub

More Agents Wanted in Harrion and Floyd Counties

Four agents needed in Harrion County to sell deliver and collect and one for Georgetown area in Floyd County. Applicants should be able to devote full time. Thomas W Dodge of Palmyra earned 860 in three hours and Charles F Williams of Mauckport earned 8160 in three days and a half. Write or phone Jack Ler at Martin Hotel Corydon.

Harrion County Georgetown Floyd County Big Poneyioil Thomas W Dodge Palmyra Chas. F. Williams Mauckport Jack Ler Martin Hotel Corydon Tad

Central News Community Notes and Upcoming Events

D r Jacobs visits his brother near Central on Sunday. Rev Hedrick attends Faster services at Corydon and plans to visit Rockport this week with his wife. Dr Denhbo reports the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs C J Watson. Roby and wife visit their son-in-law Peen Frakes of Boone township on Easter. Uncle Bulford Watson and wife visit Willard Wiseman west of Central. Walter Applegete builds a new house on Main Street by Tindall brothers. Ella Tindall returns from Corydon visit. Rev Seattle of Switzerland county to lead Bethel A B Church meetings starting Monday the 11th. Woodmen Camp Central to celebrate July 4 with brass band and speakers.

D.r. Jacobs FY. H. Jacobs Central J. E. Hedrick Corydon Rev. Hedrick Boone Township Vncle Bulford Watson Willard Wiseman Walter Applegete Main Street Tindall Brothers Ella Tindall Priday A. H. Frakes Seattle Switzerland County

Registration Law Shapes Voter Registration Procedures

The legislature enacted registration provisions requiring eligible voters to be registered under the act. Registration boards must meet at each voting precinct with sessions monthly, and provide blank registration books and forms ten days before the May session. All voters must register during May, September, or October sessions to vote in November. A playful editorial aside discusses letter transposition to form two words implying insufficiency for most young ladies.

Goard Caroo Registration Board Sinc Citieral

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cox and Moss Treasury Agricultural Departments Anna P. Johnson Taylor Township Clarence Brinley Lawrence Reeves John Reeves Fishtown Lanesvile Chris. Reinhardt John Gwartney M. E Philip Voelker Philip Reinhardt Mamie Kasteliner Hoosier In Politics Indianay Sera Lio Thaibard C. Bundy The Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Company U.S. Jackson House of Representatives Grace Crardner Hillside Mich Mr. Jaetson Creat Touse Elizabeth News Elizabeth Bartley Laura Jean Rev Arthur Jean John Roudenbush A. Ti. Sumers Sunny Moberly Momiar Court House J. L. Rowe Democratic la Porte Hursttown Cunningham-Toler Alex Miller Hilker Central News Iix Websters New International Dictionary Merriam Webster Because i Arts. Schools and Press G. & C. Merriam CO Springfield Mass
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