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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1909
Page
6
Hoosier growers claim top honors at the National Corn Exposition in Omaha Nebraska with ten ears judged best and winning over 1000 dollars. J R Overstreet of Franklin Indiana exhibited the winning ears and Ch E Faville of Des Moines Iowa bought the ears for 335 dollars. Indiana pride and Hoosier thrift are celebrated in this hometown praise.
County farmers attended institutes in Bradford Laconia New Middletown and Depauw with Professor Martindale presenting on Corn Culture Clover Hog Raising Manure and Crop Rotation. Dan Davis taught at Depauw while Mrs Bary and Mills join upcoming Corydon sessions January and February with a two day program and night session.
Clarence Ware has diphtheria. Edgar Bennett returned from Illinois. Joe Lamb came back from Washington. Miss Irene Hess returned from Louisville. Mrs Robert Miller is visiting in Charles SXnear and has returned from Ltisville. Shellie Perry of New Albany visits home folks. Mrs Alonzo Filler spent days in Louisville. Miss Vernia Brinley stayed in Louisville. Ed Ackerman and family visit his father Joe Ackerman. Vernia Brinley visited her cousin Della Berry. Lannie Brown spent weekend with Alice Knear. Vada Fink plans to spend winter in Shelbyville Indiana. Willie Bence of New Albany visited nearby for several days hunting. Mrs Fred Knear of Buena Vista spent weekend with daughter Ed Colvin. A party honored Miss Vada Fink of Rosewood hosted by sister Essie. A crowd attended and enjoyed themselves.
Barks Dale reports Mrs J R Avery ill with pneumonia. Examination was held at No 2 last week. Crate Haas bought a fine cow from Joseph Lang. Miss Mav Lang visited Miss Nella Lang on Tuesday. Carl Keller visited No 2 last Tuesday and photographed the school. Jacob Hottle and Rosa visited Calahan family Saturday and Sunday. Fannie Cunningham spent Saturday and June with John Wintner and family near Worth.
Corydon school boys organize a fourteen member band with Emmett Taylor as manager and Carlyle Brown as director. Members include Claud Shara Clyde Mitchell Temerson Taylor Chester Tuell Farrel Jussell and several others with cor nets altos and drums. The project aims to add more members and invites boys to join, offering horns as Christmas gifts at Retta Brown's Novelty Store.
Ivan Kopp pleaded guilty to a bad check charge in Harrison Circuit Court. The minor was sentenced to two to fourteen years in the Jeffersonville Reformatory, suspended on good behavior, with monthly reports on conduct earnings and avoidance of alcohol, signed by Kopp and his employer.
William E Cotner of Elizabeth faced multiple prosecutions including a $100 fined for carrying a concealed weapon and a $137 fine for an alleged assault. The Harrison circuit court and Supreme Court records confirm prior fines. A civil suit sought a receiver for a stock horse valued around $2,000. Cotner reportedly absconded with the horse, and Isaac Cotner, his father, became surety and settled part of the costs.
Franklin township votes for road supervisors with polls open at 1 PM. District 1 at No 1 Schoolhouse inspector Charles Sc Wheinsley. District 2 at No 8 Schoolhouse inspector George J Dawdle. District 5 at No 6 Schoolhouse inspector John J Feig. District 4 at No 7 Schoolhouse inspector W W Williams.
A concise personal manifesto urging contentment with simple means and elegance over luxury. It values industrious study, gentle speech, honest action, open listening to all beings, cheerful hearing, brave deeds, and patient waiting, allowing the spiritual to grow through the ordinary.
Needmore Camp 38524 of New Middletown elected officers including Counsel William Fleece Banker Robert Hedges Clerk John M Resch Advisor Harry Hook Escort Ira Combs Watchman John McRae Sentry Wim Heckelman Manager A A Blunk Physician Dr P W Schoen.
An auctioneer announces he will cry sales anywhere in Harrison and adjoining counties. Write or call before fixing the sale date. C. L. B. Kopp, Auctioneer. Corydon Indiana. Idureka phone. deei5-8t
The intense sticking of eczema tetter and salt rheum is swiftly relieved by Chamberlain's Salve. Many severe cases are cured by it. For sale by Louis 8 Riley.
Eldrige McKinster the chicken man from one half mile west of Corydon returned home from Louisville last Friday with a broad smile after his success at the Kentucky State Poultry and Pet Stock Association show last week.
The Democrat notes heavy demand for ad space this week with many late arrivals. Ads arriving late prevented producing the usual supplement and urges advance placement of notices a week or more ahead.
At Louisville, Mr McKinster cleaned up with White Wyandotte prizes. He earned 1st on cock 2nd and 3rd on hen, 1st 2nd and 3rd on cockerel, 1st and 3rd on pullet, and 1st on a four-hen and cockerel pen. He also received association silver cups and Grand National White Wyandotte Club Medals for top cock, cockerel, pullet, and pen. A large poultry exhibit drew raisers from many states, some from Kansas. We congratulate Mr MeKinster on his success.
David Deatrick died at his Elizabeth home last Wednesday morning at about seven o clock. He was 102, likely Indiana’s oldest man, with lifelong health until recent months of age related illnesses. He lived in the southern county since youth, was a former United Brethren preacher, and died cared for by granddaughter Laura Cirngston. Survived by daughter Mrs Hen Kurton of New Albany, eleven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Funeral at Elizabeth M E church conducted by Rev Valentine Diech.
In Sanders Alabama Dr W F Smith endorses Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as the sole lung treatment he uses for pneumonia. He notes it controls the trouble in every case and recommends it along with his family s use. Sold by Louis S Riley.
The elevator reports a large arrival of Gold Medal Spring Wheat Flour and urges customers to purchase a barrel. The bread made with it is described as delightful.
The State Superintendent writes to County Superintendents about agents disrupting schoolwork during hours. Teachers are advised not to waste pupil time on visitors or entertainers. No outside meetings should detract from study. Prof Curry's Reading Note Book aids teachers lacking libraries. Reports and bi monthly exams are due. Indiana State Teachers Association meets December 28 29 30 in Indianapolis.
Mrs Sarah Mitchell died after a brief illness at her East Walnut Street home on Friday December 10 at 6 PM. Funeral services were held Monday from the residence by John H Heth. She is buried in Cedar Hill cemetery. Born August 26 1839 she was 70 years 3 months 14 days. Maiden name Cunningham last of her family. Married February 20 1859 to John G Mitchell seven children born. two surviving William LR Mitchell and Maggie Bean. She joined the Presbyterian church young and was an active worker. Long illness preceded death. husband, two children, grandchildren and many friends mourn.
Thomas Onion of Posey township was robbed of sixty six dollars while riding a train from Illinois toward Indianapolis. He slept during the journey and awoke to find his cash gone. After reaching Indianapolis he relied on strangers in the same secret order for funds to buy a ticket home. Onion is regarded as a leading county citizen.
Next Saturday December 18 marks the sixty fifth wedding anniversary of Dr and Mrs James D Irion of Harrison county. They wed in Corydon December 18 1844 and have long resided here. Dr Irvin a former Corydon dentist and captain of Co B 3rd Indiana Cavalry. The couple have been invalids for many years and are highly respected with many friends ready to congratulate them.
In northern and central Indiana the rise of dry counties creates new travel complications as interurban routes link county seats to wet towns. Late night riders include drunken passengers, prompting interurban lines to bar intoxicated individuals until they sober up.
Old Capitol Camp No. 4894 R N A of Corydon elects Minnie Brown-Oracle Minnie Taylor-Vice Oracle Luke Linder-Chancellor Nellie Fry-Recorder Grace Miller-Receiver Rosa Fry-Marshal Addie Denbo-Asst Marshal Ida Didelot-I Sentinel Bertha Baxley-O Senteiale Levi V Brown Rosa Lockhart and Rosa Fry Managers Meetings set for the second and fourth Thursday afternoons each month.
Advertisement seeks two steady year round farm workers with furnished housing. Apply to James I. Smith located one mile south of Corydon Indiana for employment.
Public notice by Ben F. SmMirn trustee stating he will be at the Dogwood office on Tuesdays for official business transactions. Meechs offers a wide selection of candies.
Directions prescribe twice daily use of Cham berlain's Liniment with a five minute palm massage. Apply warmed liniment to a damp flannel bound over the painful seat. End with promise of quick relief. Sold by Louis S. Riely.
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