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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
2
Indiana state charities report for the sixteen institutions shows a fiscal year ending Sept 30 with a daily inmate cost of 52 cents and a per capita annual cost of 189.19 dollars. Total maintenance and repair expense reached 1 995 005 27 and average daily population was about 10 525.
Indianapolis December 2 A result of the American good roads em press in Indianapolis next week will be a request to Indiana's next general assembly for definite good roads legislation. Indiana day Friday will focus on focal problems and a committee may be appointed to prepare a proposed law with county representation urged.
Federal court orders the Star Publishing companies to offer the Indianapolis Star SUncie Star and Terre Haute Star for sale after sixty days with proceeds paying off mortgages and claims. The bid may be under 1 175 000 with sale as an entirety. Escaped in scanty attire at Locke Hotel in Waterloo, Indiana, a loss of about 10 000. Indiana’s cash balance shows 60 809.40 in state funds after auditor Bulheimer retires and O'Brien takes over.
Logansport Indiana December 2 Aarrison Reed sixty one a switch tender was run down by a freight engine and killed instantly while riding a speeder in Panhandle yards.
Harvey Brown aged forty seven was killed instantly in Madison Indiana when a gun he held up discharged accidentally as he prepared to go hunting.
A theft at the home of Edward P. Fairbanks, vice president of the Terre Haute Brewing company, uncover a porch item and jewelry valued at about $2,000. Rich Brewer is identified as the suspect in the Terre Haute, Indiana incident.
Loganport Indiana December 2 A supreme court judge Quincy A Myers was struck by falling plaster while supervising repairs in his Fourth street office. A section of plaster severed the index finger at the first joint but he survived unharmed due to a stiff hat and his hand resting on a desk.
Vincennes Ind Dec 3 Mrs Menlo Moore sobbed as she recounted the assault by Charles Gibson reasoning that his actions induced her husband to kill Gibson She described meeting Gibson and a barn trap with another woman Then Gibson allegedly grabbed her throat and restrained her until she could not resist Her husband grew distraught at the tale and collapsed during the testimony
Andrew Kleiman, once a Hancock county farm owner with a comfortable balance, is sentenced to state prison for stealing a horse from William Ploenger. He testified a financially ruinous engagement with a woman in Indianapolis led him to the theft to fund her needs. The article also notes a US population estimate around 91 million with official figures due around December 10 and reports two boys ages ten and twelve drowning after ice broke near Frankfort.
Mary Baker G. Eddy of Newton Chestnut Hill dies at 10 45 PM age eighty nine after a week long illness pneumonia listed as contributory cause by Medical Examiner West. Alfred Farlow notes natural causes but confirms pneumonia. body identification relies on household testimony and Eddy's carriage.
The sixty second Congress closes with subdued energy as Democrats prepare to take control in the next session and Republicans brace for a slim Senate majority. Leaders like Speaker Cannon and Senator Hale project a focus on housekeeping over new laws. The era of many defeated figures labeled lame ducks marks the end of an era.
The secretary of the navy asks Congress to grant Peary, famed Arctic discoverer, a commission as rear admiral in the corps of civil engineers and to retire him with the highest pay for that grade.
A proposed bill to be introduced in Albany this winter would make it a crime to sell toxicants within four miles of any state supported college or university. The measure aims to reduce student exposure and protect campus communities.
Major General Wesley Merritt United States Army retired has died. He commanded the first detachments of American troops that landed in the Philippines during the Philippine campaign. He served as a key organizer and leader in early American military actions in the region.
Reverend Robert N. Simpson, pastor of Central Christian church in New Albany, will preach at Corydon Christian church tonight. He is described as one of the ablest preachers in the area and a large crowd is expected. all are cordially invited to attend.
Howard C. Welker and Miss Mattie K E Stites were married at the Christian church in Jeffersonville suburb Howard Park last night. Rev. R A Coyle officiated with Arthur Adair of Louisville and Bertha Welker of Elizabeth Ind as attendants. A reception followed at George Stites home. Welker, a machinist from Elizabeth, and the bride, a lifelong Howard Park resident, were praised by relatives and friends.
The Methodist Brotherhood of this place held a regular meeting last Sunday and elected officers for the year: President A R Connor First Vice President C A Reagan Second Vice President R Kirkham Third Frank Cropsey Fourth HS Friedley Secretary Carlisle Brown Chaplain Charles Davis. Installation by Rev A B Robertson next Sunday at 7 15 pm with address to the Brotherhood. All are invited.
Readership urged to send Christmas advertisements to the office by Monday or Tuesday to ensure space. Officials note that delaying beyond these days may miss the deadline to place news matter. Local readers and businesses urged to act promptly.
Advertises Meech's Bakery hot soup and lunch offerings with contact line 180-By- and directional tease.
A quirky line from an old column notes hens lay more when fed certain foods. The piece underscores practical farming lore and the playful voice of the era.
Gresham Camp No. 3270 M. W. A. met last Monday night in Corydon to elect officers. Consel E. S. Bullett. Advisor A. J. Bullett. Banker Percy Davis. Clerk W. H. Morris. Esecott J. W. Dellinger. Watchman J. H. Brandenburg. Sentry B. F. Pearson. Physicians Drs. F. E. Wolfe and W. J. Amy. Manager J. P. Riddle.
At the December 8 meeting Elizabeth Camp No 5997 M W A elected for the coming year Consul James H Glasgow Advisor Portland Peters Banker Henry Mettling Clerk Charles McKinney Escort Charles L S Wilson Watchman Martin Russell Sentry E L Smith Manager Noble Peters Physicians Amzi Weaver and Fred Bierly. Also promotes Kentucky Condition Powders for livestock from W H Bullett & Sons with guaranteed satisfaction.
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