Modern Woodmen to Build Lodge Room and Town Hall
At a Corydon lodge meeting last Monday night 88 members debated a plan to add a second story lodge room and town hall over the Corydon National Bank on Market Street. A narrow vote approved the proposal with a committee named to plan the building, estimated at 193 by 40 feet, with costs around 4500 dollars of which some expect savings while others anticipate higher expenses.
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Woodmen Lodge
Corydon National Bank
Bank
Market Street
Keller Corner
Frishty
W. EE. Weller, Jr
C. Wolfe
W. Thomas
Corydon
New Salisbury Socials Visit Various Nearby Towns
Local residents including Roy McCoy and Miss Jose Byrn are visiting friends and relatives in nearby towns. Several families travel to Georgetown and Louisville, while others plan trips to Danville and Indianapolis for visits and schooling.
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Roy McCoy
Jose Byrn
Jélizabeth
Kate Felmy
Ramsey
Mavel Eskew
Nellie McCoy
Pleasant Surprise for Mrs Best Fifty Third Birthday
About twenty five members of the Rebekah Lodge staged a surprise for sister Mrs James Best last Monday evening. She was lured to neighbor Mrs Levi Browns home unaware of the gathering. Mr Best helped with ice cream as friends celebrated her fifty third birthday with cheerful fellowship. Robert Gibsons offers fine, transplanted Mato plants at 142.
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Rebekah Lodge
James Best
Best
Levi Brown
Mrs. Best
Local Option Petition Drive in Corydon County
A large temperance meeting at the Presbyterian church unites Democrats and Republicans to push a local option election. Petition drives must deliver 20 percent support. costs are county funded and dry supporters serve on election boards without pay, with meals provided. Signatures due by April 26, urging Harrises county to join dry counties.
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Presbyterian Church
Board of Commissioners
Corydon
Harrises
Drowned Boy Missing After Wabash River Tragedy
Earl Trencin, 15, disappeared after a drowning accident in the Wabash River at Vincennes on April 5. He and a cousin and friend were in a boat. the cousin and friend escaped as rough water tore the sail away. Despite searches, his body has not been found and his mother remains in critical condition.
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Earl Trencin
Wabash River
Vincennes
Conmipiarnicus
Julius Trone¢in
Spencer Township
Wedding Bells Sound in New Middletown Home
The marriage of Mr. Alex McRae and Mrs. Ella Perry occurred last Tuesday evening at the bride’s residence in New Middletown with Rev. E.G. Jann officiating and Miss Martena Shuck providing the music. A reception followed at the groom’s home with about thirty-five relatives and friends in attendance including Mr. and Mrs. Wmn. Heckelman, Mrs. Adda Shuck and daughter Martena, and Mr. Edward Pearson from New Middletown.
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Alex McRae
Ella Perry
New Middletown
E.G. Jann
Martena Shuck
Proom
Wmn. Heckelman
Adda Shuck
Martena
Edward Pearson
Payment Request for Subscriptions and Services at S M Miller
Notice urging subscribers to pay overdue balances to cover recent investments in type, office equipment, wallpaper, and advertising. Warns of increased expenses and appeals for prompt payment to sustain business at 818 Wall Paper.
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S.M. Miller's
Fifty Three Years of The Democrat and Its Future
The Democrat marks fifty three years since its founding in 1856 and notes a current weekly circulation of about ten thousand readers. It describes growth in size and staff, a subscription base of 2758, and commitment to Democratic principles while reflecting on its role as a trusted source of daily news in the community. The paper vows to maintain moral tone and truth in reporting.
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the Democrat
Democrat
The
Man Sues Southern Railway for Damages over 1907 Assault
Clem Crone of Crandall sues Southern Railway Company in Crawford and Floyd counties seeking 2000 to 2600 dollars for injuries alleged from an assault by company employees after purchasing a June 1907 ticket in New Albany. The suit originated in Harrison Circuit Court and moved through Corydon and Crawford to New Albany.
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William K. Ruolf
Floyd
West Albany
Crawford
Clem Crone
Crandall
Southern Railway Company
Crone
New Albany
Semylayes
Harrison
Corydon
W. HH. Roose
Crawford County
N.A. Item Courier Journal
Death of Mrs Susan Watson at 80 near Corydon
Susan Watson wife of William Watson died at her home southeast of Corydon last Sunday at age eighty. Funeral from U B Church New Middletown Monday conducted by Rev A B Condo. burial in church cemetery. Maiden name Peters she was born and raised in the county. She leaves a husband aged eighty four, five children Samuel Edward Jacob Watson and Mrs Wilbur Rowland of the county and William Watson of Washington, eleven grandchildren and many friends.
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Susan Watson
William Watson
Corydon
U. B
New Midddletown
A. B. Condo
Peters
Samuel
Edward
Jacob Watson
Wilbur Rowland
This County
Washington
Painting estimates by Harry Wiseman for future work
Harry Wiseman offers to supply estimates for any painting project now or later with five years experience. He will refer you to past clients and guarantees satisfaction.
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Harry Wiseman
Pasture Land for Rent Near Dogwood
Forty acres of red top pasture land for rent with ample shade and water located two miles south of Dogwood. Apply to Dr. 0. Metton in Laconia.
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Dogwood
Metton
Laconia
Ruben Conrad Dead Obituary Notice
Ruben Conrad born December 22 1839 died April 11 1909 aged 69 years 3 months 18 days married to Charlotte Hawell September 2 1874 father of six children four sons and two daughters one son predeceased him joined U B Church in 1885 described as honest upright loving husband and father survived by wife three sons two daughters one brother and many friends funeral held at Wursttown church April 11 at 3 PM pastor J O Sibert burial at Conrad burying ground near church large attendance Christian hope cited.
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Ruben Conrad
Charlotte Hawell
Tie
U. B. Church
Wursttown Church
J. O. Sibert
Conrad Burying Ground
Examination For Graduation Holds Second Test In Four Towns
A second examination for graduation will be held on Saturday April 17 1909 at Corydon New Salisbury Central and Elizabeth. Pupils who completed eighth grade and have not yet passed are urged to take the exam for a diploma. Successful applicants may prepare a commencement or essay for the county Superintendent. AMZI KANNAPEL Co Sup t encourages teachers to pursue normal training and students to study professional works at home if college is unavailable.
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Corydon
New Salisbury
Central
Elizabeth
Amzi Kannapel, Co
Sup't
Appointments at Oak Grove Conference Meeting
The third quarterly conference meeting will be held at Oak Grove next Friday at 2 PM with preaching Friday night by District Superintendent Rev. Whisitt. Rev. LaRen will preach Sunday afternoon followed by a communion service.
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Oak Grove
W. M. Whisitt
LaRen
Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary in New Albany
Mr and Mrs Thomas D Stevenson celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at home in New Albany with many friends stopping by to offer congratulations and a communal supper. The couple are noted locally with family ties to Samuel Funk and Uncle Henry Funk. Bauer brothers operate a flour and feed exchange at New Middletown.
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Thomas D. Stevenson
New Albany
Stevenson
Samuel Funk
Taylor Township
Henry Funk
Webster Township
Bauer Brothers
New Middletown
Death of William Wiseman in Heth Township
William Wiseman died at his home in Heth Township on Friday morning after weeks of illness at age 76. Services were held at Mt. Zion United Brethren Church Saturday at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev. Ida Hottell, with burial in the adjoining church cemetery. He leaves a widow, four sons, and three daughters, all residing locally except two sons in New Albany. He was a member of the United Brethren Church and regarded as an honest, Christian gentleman.
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William Wiseman
Heth
Mt. Zion
United Brethren Shurch
Bev
Ida Hottell
New Albany
United Brethren Church
Rebels Helped by Speaker Cannon Plans in Congress
A fragment notes renagade Democrats in Congress deserting their party and supporting Speaker Cannon's plans, with implications of rewards or recognition for his actions during legislative maneuvers.
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Congress
Cannon
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Georgetown
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Elsie Isterting
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Louisville
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Oscar Langford
James Wellis
Mary Phughes
David Harbaugh
George McIntosh
Jack Krausprill
Danville
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Levi Wolfe
Marius McCoy
Wm. Rudell and Family
Flocktown
Adaline Adams
Jeffersonville
F. Davis
L. C. Adams
Frances Adams
Indianapolis
Bullett
Grace Adams
Sherman Stevens
Martin Swarens
Robert Gibson's
Farmers Savings & Trust Company
Harrison County
Trust Department
James W. McKinster
S. DP. Alexander
W. E. Cook
Indiana
Z. T. Funk
Asurer
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