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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1913
Page
2
Publication notes weekly Wednesday issue with 1856 establishment and Corydon, Tod location. Rates shown for subscriptions one year six months and three months, with display ads priced per inch and special rates for standing ads. Notes on automatic lays and extra charges for special rates, plus free entry for Pathos listings.
A court opinion by Judge Burman of the Criminal Court of Appeals discusses perjury penalties, noting perjury as among the most infamous crimes after seduction and rape. The piece urges diligent prosecution in all perjury cases, even in minor matters, to protect public justice and deter future offenses. It cites the necessity of harsher punishment for perjury and cites concerns about cowed juries and public attitudes toward lie-telling. The text also references related cases and remarks on legal culture, urging county attorneys to pursue perjury cases vigorously.
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and urinary irregularities. A Corydon resident, Benjamin I. Richard, endorses the remedy after relief from prior attempts, noting purchase at Louis S. Riely's Drug Store. Also recounts a long wedding anniversary party with many attendees and well wishes.
James Hl McKnight died at his Webster township home on April 17 aged 65 years 7 months 14 days. Born August 21 in Indiana he married Alice Brown September 1884 and had seven children. Surviving are a widow three sons and many relatives. He is buried in Rehoboth cemetery. Local notices mention Sunday school and recent community events plus tax reminders and miscellaneous items.
Jacob F. Friedley of Boone township took his son Stanley to St Josephs Infirmary in Louisville after a two month knee problem left him unable to walk. Stanley was hospitalized in critical condition following a surgical operation performed on arrival from Sioux Falls North Dakota where he supervised a large farm operation.
A fragmentary dialogue recalls a man named Tinet Staithson delayed returning home. The exchange notes stomach trouble and a suggestion to take Chamberlain’s Tablets, with the line sold by all dealers dated April.
The undersigned announces appointment as executor of the estate of Albert J. Bulleit, deceased, of Harrison County Indiana. The estate is solvent. Philip Keinsley named executor. Attorneys Worth 3 and Cook listed.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed administratrix of the estate of Andrew J. Blunk, deceased, in Harrison County Indiana. The estate is supposed to be solvent. Jo sephine Blunk, Administratrix, Doe Forme, Attorney.
Harrison Circuit Court May Term 1913 hears a petition by Corydon residents to vacate part of Keller Street in the Cedar Glade Addition. The request describes the segment from Cedar Glade Avenue to the Louisville New Albany and Corydon Railway right of way, bounded by Cedar Glade Avenue and the railway, with ownership by Keller Manufacturing Company and no western outlet. Filed by Amos Lemmon, Clerk of the Harrison Circuit Court.
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