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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
2
Chariton Morgan a wealthy South Bend real estate dealer was shot dead by Mrs. George Metsker in Cassopolis Michigan. The bullet struck Morgan through the heart though it was believed aimed at Metsker’s husband George Metsker. Both Metskers are jailed in Cassopolis as the case develops.
South Bend Indiana April 13 Mrs George Metsker charged with murder arraigned at Cassopolis Michigan held for May term of court Coroner inquest set for tomorrow Jury to hear case empaneled May 1 Deputy Sheriff says Greene heard scuffle and shot words Dont shoot Metsker then Oh George its Morgan Metsker claims accidental shooting revolver discharged in hatchet case husband says killer a mysterious man Prosecutor Bresnan Wan Marshal Lewis Days expect further statements to reveal true story
A dairy inspector camps among Allen county farms as tuberculosis disease losses mount. About 38 cows in the county are being exterminated and quarantined. Dairyman Miller suffers heavy losses with 24 of his 29 cows infected and barred from selling milk or meat.
Following the death of Dr. Joseph G. Rogers the board of trustees appointed Dr. A. M. Turflinger as acting medical superintendent of Long Cliff Northern Indiana hospital for the Wemane until Gov. Hanly fills the post. The death of Dr. Amagers removes the founder and builder from the institution.
In Wayne, Louiz Charryer 32 dies from gas asphyxiation in bachelor quarters on the Majestic theater building third floor where heat via bathroom gas produced toxic fumes. In Noblesville, Charles Maught 55 is killed in a mill shafting accident after sleeve gets caught and he is mangled. In Glenwood, Matthew Pyke 83 drowns himself in a cistern after leaping from a distance near his residence.
Kokomo police report no trace of Worley Osborn after he killed his sweetheart Mrs. Fairy McClain in her lodging. Despite searches of trains and the father’s home eight miles away, authorities fear he may have escaped or killed himself. The grand jury indicted Osborn for first degree murder and a $50 reward was approved, amid local criticism of the reward size. Howard county has seen several unsolved killings in recent years.
M J Springborn of Cleveland, a leading local figure and ally of Mayor Tom L Johnson, says he will fight the $10,000 real estate swindle claim to the end and seek prison terms for the alleged swindlers. J P Dowley, Cleveland criminal lawyer and former Cassie Chadwick counsel, will handle his interests. Prosecutor Joseph Talbot is expected to pursue vigorous action against both sides amid Cleveland accusations of graft. A South Bend report claims officers were a set of grafters, prompting calls for explanation. An additional detail is said to exist but is not disclosed.
A report notes a tentative agreement among Springborn and other men in the Springbrook park wrestling watch. It suggests that prosecution of the accused by the Cleveland Official could fail if the paper reveals the victim was involved in the proceedings. Fraud charges may not hold under that context.
Shelbyville Indiana April 10 W C Barnard of Newcastle was nominated for congress by the Sixth district Republican convention on the 384th ballot. Thomas Davidson of Greensburg was his only opponent at the last. Stivers Hough Moore and Campbell withdrew after the 388th ballot. Of seven counties voting on the final ballot only two supported Davidson with Decatur giving thirteen votes and one from Franklin.
Four thousand miners in the Linton field and 2,000 in the Clinton field resumed work today following a meeting. The Grand Opera house was crowded to capacity and hundreds were turned away. The vote to resume was carried by a large majority after last Sunday's unanimous decision not to work.
Grover Blake twenty four of Anderson Indiana pleaded guilty before Judge McClure in circuit court to murdering his mother Mrs William M Blake on March 21 at her home to rob her of 125 dollars. The judge sentenced him to life imprisonment.
Fire last night razed the Colonial building housing a department store a buggy factory a millinery shop a five and ten cent store Hiks clubrooms and multiple offices causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars. In Logansport Indiana the cornerstone of the new 75000 hospital for Sisters of St Francis known as St Josephs hospital will be laid Sunday May 24.
Otto L Duley died at his home five miles south of Corydon yesterday morning after a week long illness from inflammation of the bowels. He was twenty nine, leaves a wife a mother six brothers and many relatives. Funeral from Perserverance chapel today. He was in town last Saturday.
An ivory dealer in Minneapolis narrates a practice in the Congo trade where hollow tusks are filled with lead to inflate weight. He notes a second such tainted tusk surfaced with a careless trader bearing the loss, while stressing the dealer bears no fault.
A board of county commissioners lists numerous expenses and salaries approved in April. Items include clerk and treasurer salaries, office expenses, road repairs, jail and asylum payments, and various township disbursements totaling many thousands to individuals and firms.
A fragmentary ad from W H Bulleit & Sons invites buyers to inspect stock of rigs with various styles and close prices emphasized by quality. The notice mentions location at 16.20 4 and urges inspection before purchasing.
A 1908 Epwaxp W Fisher verse from Corydon Indiana extols Christ as Lily of the Valley and red rose of Sharon. It links Jesus’ tomb, Easter praise, and daily faith with verses about faith, forgiveness, and the Promises of God. The message urges daily fleeing from sin and doubting while trusting in divine guidance.
Local stone yard invites orders for monuments headstones and markers ahead of Decoration Day May 30. Call at the yard and office or write G C Gineins & Sons.
Ad for Aldofus Eliza announcing coach availability on Mondays and Tuesdays at La Wednesdays at Julius Johns Thursdays at Henry Mettling's Fridays and Saturdays at Eliza Terms five dollars. A living is promised.
Pontypool Ontario postmaster Mr Thes Stetson reports eight years of rheumatic pain and many remedies. He got more relief last summer from Chamberlain's Pain Balm than anything else and cheerfully recommends it to others. For sale by Ex A Riely Son.
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