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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1903
Page
1
Popular Kent Saxon and Portland suits priced from 7.50 to 18.50. Complete metropolitan stock claimed. Boys’ cassimere suits from 1.50 to 3.50 with overcoats 2.00 to 7.50. Boys 3 to 10 offered fashionable belt coats and styles to keep them sharp and warm.
The Vincennes West Haden and Louisville Traction Company selected officers: President Thomas F. Adams of Vincennes. first vice president A Norvale of Cincinnati. second vice president S M Chambers of Indianapolis. treasurer John O Davis and secretary Fred Chappell of Petersburg. Financing set at 11.5 million dollars through Municipal Bond and Security Company of Cincinnati. Construction to begin in sixty days after route survey by Eugene Calhoun of Buffalo who reports the plan as the most attractive traction proposition in the country. The line aims to open 250000 acres in Southern Indiana with three mines ready once built, securing a right of way from Vincennes to Jasper about forty three miles. Construction expected within ninety days with steam locomotive capability planned and potential freight operation in the future. North end of Harrison county may gain a railroad.
Roscoe Sk. Lopp son of Representative A. J. Lopp of Heth township died Saturday morning at a Louisville infirmary after an appendicitis operation. He was 15, united with the church the day before, and was baptized. He leaves father, mother, two sisters and a brother. The funeral was Monday at 2 p m from Mt. Zion church and drew a large crowd.
Hon. Thomas Taggart of French Lick Springs Co hosted Indiana editors and guests on a three day visit featuring musicales, balls, rides, games and lavish meals. The gathering formed the Indiana Press Association with John S. Stoll of the South Bend Times elected president and officers named.
Isaac Conrad died last Saturday night at his son Marion Conrad's home in White Cloud from consumption. He was sixty eight, ill for years and confined to the house for nearly a year. He leaves a wife, four sons Marion William John and Wiphriam, three brothers Charles W David and Allen, and was respected in the community. Funeral services were held Monday morning at Pitman’s burying ground.
The Epworth League will host an old fashioned spelling bee tomorrow evening at the M. E. Church. Admission is ten cents and includes refreshments.
The Board of Commissioners rejected Mrs. Jane Thunter’s claim for care of her insane daughter, citing a new law repealing the old allowance. The circuit court reversed, the Supreme Court reversed that, and the Board now faces pending claims above $1000. The county asylum law requires relief through the asylum, and officials praise the move to stop treasury leakage.
Elizabeth reports a new flour mill company planned at the place. William Love and wife of York Nebraska visit county friends. Mrs Harlan Flanagan and Mrs I P Flynn traveled to Trouis ville last week. Mrs Emma Tabler visited her mother in law Grand ma Tabler who is very ill. Eureka telephone line soon reaches Elizabeth with poles set though wire not yet stretched.
Sugar Tree Grove reports ongoing revival at Fairview with several conversions this week. Porters Mauck and Binkley return from the Northwest and Louisville respectively while the Gem flour from White Mills is praised for bread making.
Wm. Il. Stewart Jr of Taylor township and a companion felled a hollow oak on his father’s Ohio river bluff. When the saw hit the cavity a strong gale of gas escaped and burst forth with force, nearly setting the surrounding woods ablaze. Gas wells near the valley below supplied the explanation, the cavity likely filled by gas from underground veins. The tree’s long tap root supposedly extended deep underground.
Rosalie Nye granted divorce from Julius Nye. Lindsey divorce continued to next term. Joseph Schuppert granted divorce from Bel Schuppert. Laura J. Barrow granted divorce from John A. Barrow. Minnie Watson vs Carry S. Watson sent to Floyd county for trial. Gwartney vs Shaw foreclose chattel mortgage on groceries. verdict for plaintiff. Jacob Walter Sr. vs Jacob Walter Jr. suit over unsound mind. guardian appointed for defendant.
In the Salem Democrat last week Hon. Z. M. Scifres is favorably mentioned for the office of Joint Representative from Clark Floyd and Washington counties. He has served two terms in the Legislature and is endorsed for candidacy.
Last Sunday in Laconia Mrs Bultmann and John King exchanged blows in front of Dick Bultmann’s candy store. King and Frank Jenkins fired revolvers during the melee. King was shot in the thigh and bystander Charley Dodds in the hand. Mrs Bultmann is seriously hurt. the cause remains unknown.
Miss Grace Carter visited friends in Fredericksburg on Saturday. Alma Longest of French Lick visited Miss Carter last week. Farmers shred corn for Lonigan and Flanigan. Cora Stevens north of De Pauw visited Ross Davis's family Sunday. Rev. Toombs, aided by Rev. Mills of Marengo, conducts a protracted meeting. Amanda Davis returns home after visiting son Dr. W. H. Davis in Corydon.
Congress opened Monday with Roosevelt's message highlighting widespread fraud in his administration and urging ratification of the Panama treaty, a move seen as supporting secession in that country and provoking national controversy.
Louis P. Beal and Miss Lizzie L. Hiser of Ramsey wed yesterday at the Clerk's office. The groom is a farmer, and the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hiser. Tre Dewan.
The roll of honor for November includes Viola Stith Lena Hughes Addie Brown Lucy Posley Leslie Arnett Mabel Craycroft Blanche Powell Hattie Stith Nora Garner Elizabeth Powell Howard Carter Albert Smith Jessie Powell Ivan Craycroft Chester Rochester Frank Arnett Sewing classes thank Mrs Lynch and Mrs Keat for India linen and lace donations Mrs Self and Mrs Sieg will assist in December Parents meeting to be held at the colored school Friday evening December 11.
The Dowdle Cooley wedding took place at the parsonage with Rev Father Peckschamp officiating. David Emily and wife attended the event along with Miss Mary Couly, a New Albany resident. A Brazchenburge schoolhouse pie supper hosted by Miss Clara Hauswald raised 11.90 dollars and a cake was awarded to Mrs. Agnes Brown. The Dowdle couple plan to reside in New Albany.
A letter from Santa Claus states he watches Corydon children and will visit this Christmas. He mentions a large set of toys left at Luckett's and urges children to go see them. Best wishes from Santa Claus.
A miscellaneous sale item listing includes book shelves wall pockets hats and envelopes for display the items priced to move in a community auction.
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