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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1910
Page
2
Henry Potts of Webster township saw his barn struck by lightning last Thursday night. He saved his horses and a calf perished. straw, hay, and grain burned. Loss around 1000 dollars with 200 dollars insurance. barn insured by Harrison County Farmers Mutual Insurance Company.
Harrison County Indiana route of estimates for the year ending December 31 1911 filed with the County Auditor and to be presented to the County Council at the September 6 1910 meeting. Details cover county funds township funds gravel road funds and specific departments with amounts listed and available for inspection by taxpayers.
Magdalene Wernett, daughter of George Henry, born July 24 186? in this county, died suddenly August 26 1910 aged 44 years 1 month 2 days. She married Charles Wernett March 22 1887 and had five children. two sons and three daughters survive with her husband and other relatives mourn. Funeral was August 28 at 1 p.m. in Ref cemetery New Middletown conducted by Rev Theo Mueller and Rev Nordsick. The family expresses sincere sympathy.
A Fountain Indiana letter from W. K K Askren describes county life in 1910. He notes busy season limiting fair attendance while hoping the county fair succeeds. He comments on roads gravel and auto traffic, Old Settlers meeting rain and corn, wheat oats and corn yields, and general health and good wishes for the Harrison County fair.
Nathanial Berryman died at his home near New Middletown on August 27 1910 after a long illness. Born December 25 1567 in the county he married SXate Becker on August 4 1894 and left a widow a brother and sister. A plumber and steam fitter by trade he was respected by employees and locals. Burial was Monday August 29 at Let cemetery with services by Rev Theo Mueller of New Middletown.
At Centenary M I church quarterly conference the congregation voted unanimously to ask for the return of Rev EK J La Rue as pastor for another year by the Indiana Conference next month. The pastor and wife hosted the conference at the parsonage on East Third and Spring streets. This first year has been highly satisfactory and a return by the Conference is likely.
The Concord Vv. B. church held an all day reopening service to fund remaining indebtedness after remodeling. Rev. L. L. Schoonover led forenoon duties with Grace Schoonover, Rev. W. E. Snyder preached and aided the financial effort, Rev. G. C. Forwood contributed leadership, and Rev. Miss Ida Hottell supported the program.
In St Louis the writer visited Robert Johnson Rand Shoe Co. model plants and witnessed craftmanship behind Star Brand Shoes. They emphasize leather construction and the slogan We must make Star Brand Shoes Better Every Day. The dealer markets Our Family Stronger Than the Law Hickory Giant Calf and other work and family footwear.
The Minden Nebraska community learns of Rev Wilson W Tait D D resigning as pastor of the local church to accept a call at the First Presbyterian Church in Corydon Indiana. He will depart in about three weeks after leading the drive to erect and dedicate the new church and uniting the congregation.
Three bars Knox Soap are advertised for ten cents at S M Millers on August 24 inBw.
Congressman W I Cox introduced a dollar a day pension bill for Civil War Union veterans but the Republican Pensions Committee refused to report it. Indiana Democrats at their state convention endorsed a one dollar a day pension for all Union veterans while county Republicans issued similar support. The piece notes the split over Congresses’ failure to aid veterans and Cox’s efforts.
A 100 dollar reward is posted in Corydon Indiana for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons who placed a nail studded plank on the Corydon Mauckport pike about two and a half miles south of Corydon on August 16 1910. The notice lists multiple local signatories and mentions politicians Fairbanks Watson Hemenway Durbin and the Standout Republicans in Harrison county with a national reference to John W Kern and Beveridge.
Typhoid patient Mrs. John Mathes shows slow recovery as neighbors attend Concord dedication. Visitors include Miss Lois Jack from Marion and Mrs. Harry Kendle of Louisville with daughter Elizabeth. Many families host dinners and boat trips along the Ohio with Lelia, Patti, Mae Kemper and others. Distilleries report busy refuse-apple processing during the season.
The Harrison County Board of Education is called to meet in the office of the County Superintendent in Corydon on Thursday September 1 at 8:50 A M. Corydon.
Margaret Hancock widow of Benjamin H Hancock died last night at her home in Fredericksburg after living there since her husband’s death. A Harrison county native aged ninety two she was active in the Methodist church. Survived by five children Mrs William Schwartz Mrs James Hickman Mrs Harriet Everett Jacob Hancock and Edward Hancock. Funeral arrangements not listed. N A Ledger report. Messages note sample fruit trees at the fair from Joe T McClaran Aug 24 2t.
Notice from Sam P. Voat administrator with the will annexed of Mary A. Hampton deceased. Final settlement filed with Harrison Circuit Court. Hearing set for September 22 1910 at Corydon Court House. Heirs creditors and interested parties must appear to show cause why settlement should not be approved. D F Lemmon attorney.
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