Keller Wagon Factory Drives Growth for Town and County
The Keller Manufacturing Company builds new frame sheds and a brick rim factory, with a dry kiln planned, creating about 140 daily jobs. The expansion signals major regional impact as the firm, a county’s largest business, increases timber purchases and production while several carpenters respond to the construction effort. The piece also lists numerous new and renewing subscribers to the Democrat, naming individuals across Corydon and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keller
Morris Fleshman
Harry Crosby
Frank Walter
Rescued From Flames at Gagel's Station Fire
Ollie Peas a 21 year old clerk was saved from death by his employer when a two story frame grocery and dwelling owned by J H Jones burned at Taylor boulevard and Bluegrass avenue Gagel's Station three miles beyond the city limits on the Seventh street Jacob Park car line at 260 o'clock Wednesday morning The loss is put at 8000 Peas was overcome by smoke while asleep in a rear room and would have perished Mr Jones and his son Robert eight were asleep when the fire started Mr Jones carried the boy to safety and woke the clerk who could not be roused in time. No one had time to dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Peas
J. H. Jones
Taylor Boulevard
Bluegrass Avenue
Gagel’s
Peas
Crittenberger Enters Democratic Auditor Race in Indiana
Dale J. Crittenberger of Anderson announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Auditor of State. A longtime newspaper man, he owns Madison County Weekly Democrat and manages Anderson Bulletin, with Indiana University training and strong party service cited by supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale J. Crittenberger
Anderson
Indiana
Anderson Bulletin
State
Stace
The Telephone Woes On A Busy Party Line
A humorous verse laments life with a telephone on a crowded party line. The speaker describes slow connections and constant eavesdropping by neighbors, noting high costs and the nuisance of trying to call doctors or family during busy times.
The Cyclone and the Flood Strike Omaha Nebraska
A cyclone swept through Nebraska damaging Omaha and surrounding towns while floods followed. The narrative notes widespread suffering and homelessness with warnings of divine judgment. Emma E. Wynn, a resident daughter of James M. Wynn, Scott township, is described as afflicted for nineteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma E. Wynn
Iuditor
Miss Wynn
James M. Wynn
Scott Township
Sorghum Growers Wanted for Molasses at Local Mill
A message invites cane growers to plant and raise sorghum to have their molasses produced at a secured cane mill this season. It notes fertilizer sales by Ed Biegler and Jacob Schechter with contact care arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud C. and
Alya Snyder
Alb Tf
Ed, Biegler
el Crayden
Ramsey
Jacob Schechter
Corydon Junction
Al-Tf
Judge Zenor Named Special Judge in Evansville Row
Judge Wm. T. Zenor of New Albany is appointed special judge to hear an ouster suit between Newton Whrall and Edward Kerth over who is legally elected Democratic chairman of Evansville. Zenor brings twelve years as circuit judge and broad legal experience to the political case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Zenor
New Albany
Evansville
Newton ‘Whrall
Edward C. Kerth
Zenor
Rankin Relative Bequeaths Middlesex Estate Provisions
Mrs Lydia I Rankin of Knoxville Town dies leaving £1000 to H W W Rothrock Gob Rothrock and Mrs Emily White of Spencer township and Mrs Martha Flanagan of Milltown. She also leaves £1000 to the Methodist church and gives the remainder of her estate consisting of two hundred acres valued at £200 per acre to her stepchildren. She had lived in Iowa about twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia I. Rankin
Knoxville
H. WW. Rothrock
Rothrock
Emily White
Spencer Township
Martha Flanagan
Milltown
Philo Rothrock
Dhe
Iowa
Martin Hotel Welcomes Guests in Corydon
The Martin Hotel at the corner of North Market and Cherry streets remains open for guests. Proprietor John S. Martin invites travelers to call, stay, and dine at reasonable prices, promising comfort and good service in Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Hotel
North Market
Cherry Streets
Corydon
Court House
John S. Martin
Aprai
The Other Side of the Telephone Question April 14 1915
A Corydon Democrat letter condemns abusive callers to the Hurst town exchange. It praises Corydon operators as respectful and urges customers to treat them well and use the line for proper communication. The piece argues that rude rings and insults reflect cowardice and calls for improvement at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon Democrat
Democrat
Hursttown
Palmyra
Blue River
Corydon Exchange
Wnowland
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Creorge Lickel
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Levi Sappenfield
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L. W. Regat
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Maud Shrigley Lowe
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George Wagner
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White Cloud
Jasper N. Davis
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D. P. Tabler
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George B. Melton
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Sherman Engleman
Wm. Love
Richardson Landing
Kid J. Watson
Beaver Crossing
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Charles Simler
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Eli Shields
Laconia
Jacob Dietrich
I. W. Tindall
Wm. J. Pitman
Flurn
Christen Wurm
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Davidson
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Ben Jay
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Ben Johnson
Xpdan Johnson
Christena Fleshman
Indianapolis
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Crandall
W. J. White
Walter Eisert
C. L. Davis
Henry Reitz
Anna Threlkela
Fredonia
Clarence
Bradford
H.R. LeMay
Charles Stilger
J. Ebalt
Lanesville
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J. H. Fawyer
May Littell
M. F. Thompson
Claud Stroud
Creorge
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Mattie R. Sigler
George Haas
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Ibert Kopp
Henry Watson
Wesley Station
John Reeves
Bettie McRae
Hans Landing
T. C. Thevenot
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Charles Fei
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Munson Lightning Rods
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