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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1906
Page
7
The Worden Democrat lists upcoming court dates and election reminders. Mentions the commissioners court meeting, circuit court session, and general exhortations to vote, with multiple local names linked to candidates and campaign activity. Community notes cover illnesses, visits, and local sales.
The First National Bank leads Indiana in individual deposits among 643 banks and trust companies, with greater deposits than any of 141 rivals of equal capital. It ranks near the top for earnings, placing over 310 000 to surplus, underscoring its size and community trust.
Thomas Jenkins 34 died at his Georgetown home last Monday after six months with consumption. A son of the late Leroy Jenkins of Franklin Township, he lived with his mother in Georgetown and worked on the Southern railroad. He was respected and had been near promotion to conductor before illness. Interment followed yesterday in a Georgetown cemetery.
About one hundred members of the Christian church and friends gave a surprise pound party on Monday evening on North Market street for Rev. John Simpson and his wife. The event featured numerous useful gifts and was enjoyed by all, a memory to long remember.
A party honored Mrs Maggie Arnold on her thirty ninth birthday with about thirty five attendees. Santa Claus distributed gifts around ten o clock as guests shared games and social chat. The notice also promotes rugs and kitchen cabinets from J L Rowe and lists upcoming Farmer's Institutes in Elizabeth on November 20 and Crandall on November 21.
The Indiana State Democratic central committee certifies a October 25 1906 resolution exonerating the Floyd county central committee from fraud in the Zenor primary held March 23. The document notes no party plotted against Cox or Zenor and outlines board appointment procedures and required approvals. Also mentions Thomas J Wilson an office seeker from Corydon and past eight years as Corydon postmaster.
Notice promises payment of freight to any landing on the river or station on the Southern Railroad or its branches. The offer covers transportation costs for shipments and is stated without additional conditions or limitations.
Due to high feed and hay costs and rising customer demand for credit, the firm announces a shift to cash basis and urges all oweing customers to settle accounts immediately. Signed Ll. Pirman.
The Harrison County Medical Society sets minimum professional fees within an eight mile radius of a physician’s office. Office exam costs 50 cents to 5 dollars. telephone advice at practitioner’s discretion. in town visits 2.10 dollars day rate, 1.25 dollars for osht, country visits 1 dollar plus 0.40 dollar per mile, night visits after 10 pm. Obstetric attendance ranges 8 dollars in town, 4 dollars in country plus 0.25 per mile, difficult deliveries at least 10 dollars. Anesthesizing complete anesthesia 5 dollars. Consultations are double the ordinary visit fee. Scrutiny notes obstetrics abortions and premature births included. sorcery and surgical work charged at discretion of attendant.
Hon Evan B Stotsenburg a Democratic candidate in New Albany has completed a county canvass and is hailed as an earnest, upright lawyer and community figure. He is long time resident, temperate, active church member, and praised across parties. Also notes charity support and strong local reputation.
Several sale notices are listed for Franklin township and Corydon areas offering farm land eighty acres and timber, public auctions near White Cloud, and several private sales including livestock, household goods, wagons and farm implements. Items include payment terms with installments and security requirements.
Notice is given that Jonathan Jenkins as administrator has filed a final settlement for the estate of Charles Anderson in Harrison County Court. A hearing is set for Wednesday during the November term in Corsday. Creditors heirs and interested parties must appear at the courthouse to show cause why the settlement should not be approved.
Democratic speakers will tour Elizabeth and Lanesville on Saturday November 3 at 1 30 P M inviting all residents to attend with a special invitation to women.
Miss Ethel Thompson, daughter of Mr and Mrs James W Thompson, married Mrs Henry Davis at the Thompson home in Boone township Wednesday October 17 at six o clock in the evening. Rev Laisher of Mauckport M E church performed the ceremony. Both bride and groom are active church members.
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