Corydon Post Office Seals Second-Class Matter
Circulation 3400. W M O Bannon, NOTE AND PROPRIETOR were on the post office at Corydon Indiana at second class matter.
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Corydon
Ind
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
2
Advertising Rates and Subscriptions Read to Inquire
Advertising details list rates at 15 cents per inch per insertion and cents per line with special rates for standing ads. Time frames for notice: discounts offered for advance yearly or six month terms, with out of county or in county distinctions. Subscriptions out of county priced at 2.21 and 21.00 with payment notes.
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Discasion
Indiana Senate faces split as Democrats hold power tilt
State politics loom large as the Indiana Senate remains evenly divided with 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans. Lieutenant Governor Democrat Wim P. O Neill will preside briefly, leaving Democrats able to shape committees and leadership. The piece notes cross‑party friction and potential impacts on governance plus a local oblique about Judge Buskirk and his wife Mrs Visia Isines.
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Indiana
State Senate
Senate
Wim. P. O’neill
Kleet Edgar DD. Geush
Neill
Batsuch
Uma
Bosc
Fort Wayne Man Sends Subscription Letter and Reminiscences
We receive a long letter from F. M. Wilson of Fort Wayne Indiana with a check for his Democrat subscription He is a Black man who has worked for Internationals Harvester in Fort Wayne for years He was County Recorder for four years and his family plans are noted Also Henry Greer Genoa Colorado writes he and his three children hope to move back to the county Mrs Greer died there a year ago and he now farms with his children A Miles 5 and 10 store advertises Xmas candies
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Jintre Ybaoons
Busktek
Darson
F. M. Wilson
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Frank
Internationsl Harvester Company
Poseyownship
Wilson
Henry Greer
Genoa
Colorado
High Speed in Congress Boosts Democratic Program
In Washington Democratic lawmakers push a rapid railroad legislation program while considering a possible term during the spring session. Embargo on food and advocacy for woman suffrage and prohibition surface amid debates.
Last Session of 65th Congress Opens in Washington
The Sixty Fifth Congress begins a three month session in Washington at noon Monday with no Christmas recess expected. President Wilson aims to advance railroad registration and the Adamson law, while embargoes on food, woman suffrage, and prohibition are debated. Large appropriation bills for the coming year are on the agenda amid partisan jockeying.
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Sixty Fifth Congress
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Barn and Contents Destroyed by Fire Near Palmyra
A lightning strike on Monday near Palmyra caused a large barn on John Gettlefinger’s Paoli pike farm to burn along with hay valued at 1000 and farm machinery worth about 250. Insurance covers the loss. the farmer’s livestock barn features electric lights and water works.
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John Gettlefinger
Paoli Pike
Palmyra
Thanksgiving Dinner Honors Two Milestones at Cline Home
A large gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Al Cline west of Corydon celebrated the forty-ninth birthday of Mr. Cline and the fifty-third birthday of Mrs. Jacob Goode. Eighty-two guests enjoyed a 32 foot long table laden with cakes meats and fruits in warm sunshine. Parry Grabill logged photos of the feast while Mrs. Goode and Mr. Cline treasured the day.
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al Cline
Corydon
Mr. Cline
Jacob Goode
Parry Grabill Llogk
Gecode
Cline
Madame N J The Petitc Gold Rooster Play at Dream Theater
Pathes presented Madame N J the Petitc Gold Roos ter Play produced by W Sav ape will be shown next Tuesday evening at the Dream Theater. Newspapers across the country note its seriousness and strong dramatic pathos with Luella O Parsons quoting Chicago Tribune praise. Dorothy Donnelly is praised for character interpretation.
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Fie
Luella O. Parsons
Chiesso Tribune
Madame N
Grand Excursion to Louisville and Return 1916
Grand excursion by Southern Railway to Louisville Kentucky with return valid on all trains Friday Saturday Sunday December 15 16 17 1916 Tickets sold for all trains and good for return passage through December 17 1916 Visit Louisville at greatly reduced fare attractions promised For details contact local agent or FLN Westerman A G P A St Louis Mo
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Southern Railway
Louisville
K.Y
Fln. Westerman
A.G.P.A
St Louis
Death of Mrs Elizebeth Swan in Hartson township
Mrs Elizebeth Swan nee Swen of Hartson township died after long illness on December 1. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church with J A Finnell officiating. Burial at Jordan cemetery near Corydon. Born December 4, 1843 she married John Swan in 1861 and left eight children.
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Eliabeth Saas
Hartson Township
C. S
Jordan Cemetery
Corydon
John Swan
J. H
Detroit
Mich
Warberg
John H
Okla
Straud H
Mary J
Mrs. Watson
Mrs. Shaffer
Nimrods Benefit From Ideal Weather For Rabbits And Quail
Weather favors hunting as Nimrods pursue rabbits and quail. Thanksgiving morning visits include Chas A Fitzgerald and daughter Leona at his farm. Elmer Munzer needed Dr Cooper from St Helens to remove an item from his throat after Thanksgiving. The Munzer family hosted Andy Wright and daughter Jennie, with a Fern Creek outing by car.
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Chas. A. Fitzgerald
Leona
Elmer
Fred Munzer
Lee's Lane
Dr. Cooper
St. Helens
Andy Wright
Jennie
Mr. Munzer
Fern Creek
Candidate for Road Supervisor in Taylor Township
Areth R. Brewster announces candidacy for Road Supervisor of Third Road District Taylor township. Election to be held at Underhill's schoolhouse on Saturday December 16 116.
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Taylor Township
Underhill
Notice to Subscribers on Subscriptions Audit
The publication notes it has turned subscription collection to the U S N Adjustment Co for audit. Readers are urged to remit promptly after receiving their audit notice. It stresses urgency and the need for immediate payments without detailing conditions.
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U. S. N. Adjustment Co
Moving on Chestnut Street Residents Change Homes
Over the past weeks several Chestnut Street families relocated. Dr Frank E Wolfe moved to New Albany from near the Red Mill. L A Reasor moved into Wolfe’s former home. J J Balleit will occupy Reasor’s vacated residence. F A Balleit will move into J J Balleit’s soon vacated home.
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Chestnut Street
Frank E. Wolfe
Red Mill
New Albany
L.A. Reasor
Dr. Wolfe
Irvin
J. J. Balleit
Mr. Reasor
F. A. Balleit
J. J. Baileit
Revival Service At Ebenezer Church This Saturday
A revival meeting begins at 7 30 P M Saturday December 9 at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church Rev J B Miller of Vincennes evangelist will deliver practical sermons with good singing All are invited to attend the services Buy him or her new watch for Christmas at Kelier s
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Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
J. B. Miller
Vincennes
Christmas Tree Planned by Union Chapel Sunday School
The Union Chapel Sunday School in Boone township plans an entertainment and Christmas tree at the church on Christmas night. A good program will be rendered and the public is invited to attend.
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Union Chapel Sunday School
Boone Township
Mothers Only Knew Powders for Children Ad
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children relieve feverishness headache and teething issues. They move and regulate bowels and destroy worms in 24 hours. Used by mothers for 29 years. Sold by druggists 25 cents. Sample free. Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
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Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy
N.Y
Marriage License Notices and Pairs Listed
Marriage license notices list couples including Charles J. Gurtz with Elizabeth Seig and Arthur L Beaublossom with Bessie BE Eckert. Also registered are Robert Victor Rothrock with Rhea Martha Pate and James Wm Saffer with Edith V McClaren.
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Charles J. Gurtz
Elizabeth Seig
Arthur L. Beaublossom
Bessie BE. Eckert
Robert Victor Rothrock
Rhea Martha Pate
James Wm. Saffer
Edith V. McClaren
Posey township woman breaks shoulder in fall
Mrs. Martha Glaze of Posey township fell Saturday afternoon from a step and broke her shoulder bone and injured a wrist. She was attended by Dr. Fred Bierly of Elizabeth. Her advanced age makes the injury serious.
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Martha Glaze
Posey Township
Fred Bierly
Elizabeth
Glaze
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Santa Claus
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Peebless Watch
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State of Indiana
Board of Commissioners
State of
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