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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1909
Page
6
News from St. Petersburg says a Turcoman massacre near Astrabad in Persia may have killed thousands, including women and children. Russia dispatches troops as fighting rages in Adana and other cities, with Armenian Christians targeted amid a broader Turkish upheaval and rioting.
Confirmation reports two American missionaries, Mr. Rogers and Mr. Maurer, dead at Adana as Moslem forces surge. Foreign consulates shelter Christians while three French warships head to Mersina. Tension remains in Constantinople with deputies seeking safe conduct and punishment for ringleaders. The Kentucky Derby is expected to draw a larger crowd this year.
In Roanoke Virginia on April 19 John Craig was fatally shot in his Roaring Mark house. His two sons Patrick nine and Arthur twelve were arrested charged with the killing after allegedly planning the deed during the father’s sleep. A revolver misfired before the fatal shot was fired.
Theodore Roosevelt and his African party land at Mombasa aboard the Admiral and begin the hunting expedition. He will transfer baggage to a waiting special train for Sir Alfred Pease’s Athi river ranch for the first fortnight. The itinerary continues to Nairobi and then Jura Ranch with George MacMillan for the second fortnight.
Two fifteen year olds Charlies McGill and Walter Smith were arrested for a spree of daytime robberies in South Bend. They allegedly held up women at gunpoint, robbed confectionery stores, and attacked Mrs. C L Milkhouse in a busy shopping district. Police found revolvers masks and handcuffs. a marriage certificate for McGill surfaced showing a 1998 Plymouth courthouse wedding to Emma Freeman after a two month courtship.
The criminal court jury in Indianapolis found Ed ward Decker guilty of first degree murder and sentenced him to life in prison after a full ballot. A prior week, Harry Riggin was found guilty and given a life term for the murder of Mrs. Mary Nichols, with the jury recommending life imprisonment.
Panducah Kentucky reports the drowning death of a man who claimed the world’s longest name. The body was recovered from Perkins Creek near the city. He is identified as Arthur Hugh Thomas T De Witt Talmage Hardin Eddy Lame Arlend Linnie Marion Branch Sam Jones Pigg Reuben Walker Chiles, son of Rev. R C Chiles, rescue mission superintendent.
Bloomfield Ind April 19 Thompson West a Stockton township farmer was jailed on a first degree murder charge. He allegedly shot neighbor Israel Long ten days earlier during a dispute over drainage ditch servicing two farms.
In Owensville Kentucky on April 18 a cutting affray left Mrs Cline and Richard Mayes dead and Miss Susan Cline Jack Cline and John Mayes seriously wounded. The trouble began over ownership of a gallon jug of liquor with the women siding with Jack Cline during the brawl.
The Russian war office has ordered a dirigible balloon from Paris, signaling a strategic supply move amid ongoing tensions. The dispatch confirms procurement through French manufacturers for potential aerial reconnaissance and transport.
A long list of new subscribers and paid members follows including Mrs Elizabeth Swan Corydon Henry I Bush Depauw John Bush Milltown Ira Amy Corydon RR2 Frank Cunningham Davidson RR1 Wm H Hubbard New Salisbury and many others across Indiana and nearby states. Names include John May Laconia RR2 John W Bridgman Crandall Chas Yeager Mauckport Jos Pate Depauw Beecher Davis Shirley and Stella Dooley New Amsterdam with several out of state entries such as Mrs Olgar Horner St Louis and Nimrod Mosier Bradford.
A large barn owned by Dr. B. F. Forbis of Laconia burned last Wednesday evening. Two mules a cow several sheep thirty tons of hay farming implements and substantial walnut lumber were lost. No insurance covered the property.
Notice to all persons owing Corydon Water Works for water that unless payment is made by May 1 a ten percent penalty will be added. By order of Town Board Joann M Dannenfelder Town Treasurer.
Nellie Churchman born February 2 1874 died April 13 1909 aged 35 years 2 months 11 days She married James G Blunk March 4 1894 and had three children Two sons preceded her in death Survived by husband one son father mother three sisters six brothers and many relatives Funeral services by Pastor J O Sibert Crandall at Pfrimmer's Chapel April 14 Interment in nearby cemetery.
The Franklin township Sunday School convention will meet at Pfrimmer’s Chapel on Sunday May 2 at 1 30 PM. All Sunday Schools in the township are requested to send representatives. George G. Schafer, Township President.
John Faith offers a saw mill a grist mill grinding corn and feed and a 16 horsepower Huber traction engine for sale. Located about eight miles south of Corydon contact Corydon R. R. 5 or call Eureka exchange.
The Fair Ground will be opened for pasture to cows from and after May 1 at one dollar and fifty cents per month payable in advance. Those wishing pasture tickets should call at C. M. Miller's grocery. Jap. W. Turley, Treasurer Fair Association. 21-4w
A good farm of 50 acres and an orchard of about 500 trees including apple peach and pear. Includes good buildings and ample timber. For particulars contact W. E. Sims Crandall Indiana.
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