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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1903
Page
1
An educational column argues for consolidating district schools in Harrison County Indiana. It cites overburdened teachers, limited time per pupil, low high school access, sanitation issues, and poor facilities as signs that current district schools lag Corydon with 420 students, 11 teachers, and a nine month term.
Louis Ludlow reports a political fight in English Indiana where James J Pro postmaster is charged by James K Weathers with improper political activity and poor public accommodation. An inspector will investigate amid Pro's past party switch from Democrat to Republican and perceived reward for the “flop.”
The notice schedules early service at Frenchtown at 5 a m and a second mass at 6 a m The High mass at 9 4 will be at Frenchtown The Children s Christmas distribution is set for 2 pm at the Catholic school house with a call to bring all the little ones The Sunday service on December 27 will be at Corydon John Haaskami
Eight Greentown youths plan to exhibit a two ton steer at the St Louis Exposition. Organizers hope to win part of the $250 000 livestock prizes as the giant animal is groomed to reach two tons by opening day. The effort highlights Indiana's potential to display the world’s largest steer at the fair.
Pisgah Lodge of Florida and A M elected for the ensuing year on the evening of the 16th. Officers chosen include Worshipful Master D Mitchell Senior Warden T G VanHoor Junior Warden B G Keller Treasurer J Wilson Keeper G W Applegate Jr Tyler El Wheat.
Thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness. Gratitude to Drs Bottorff and Lawson for faithful services. Co L Dick, Hub. A fancy vest would be a fine Christmas gift for him. C P Trotter & Co.
A Harrison County Agricultural Society meeting on Saturday 12th revised the 1904 premium list. They restored field crops, raised premiums for poultry and cattle, and increased race offering from 1100 to 1200 dollars. A motion to pay race stalls or feed failed, prompting critic J. S. Primmer to urge support to keep the fair alive.
Katie Lotich aged 38 wife of Jacob Lotich of Ulan died Thursday midnight after months of illness. She leaves husband son daughter and many relatives. Born Miss Felker daughter of Philip Felker Franklin township. Funeral Saturday at St Peter's Church conducted by Rev C G Ave Evansville. Buried St Peter cemetery.
The M W A of New Middletown elected officers for 1904 V C Windell Resch W A Robt I Hedges Banker Andrew Scharf Clerk John H Hedges Escott James Ki Heft Manager Wm Vlence Physician P H Schoen Watchman Bert Kopp Sentry George Kopp.
Mrs Minnie Moore wife of George Moore of Blue River Township died on the 10th after a short illness aged about fifty years. She leaves a husband and several children. The funeral was held the following Sunday and the remains were interred at Hancock Chapel.
After David Cole's death a rumor of missing papers circulated. John W. Breeden managed the probate. Sam Odle received a letter introducing a later will naming S. D. Alexander as executor. The will allegedly witnessed by W. H. Byrum and Henry Green. Byrum claims the document was stolen. The Freman heirs could gain under the new provisions, with M. W. Funk and Jerry L. Suddarth hired to press the case.
Judge Cook at the last term appointed Harrison county Board of Charities members Robert Gibson Rev H J Black Rev S R Grubb Mrs Addie Self Mrs Attie Applegate and Mrs Mollie Wheat for one two and three year terms with two leaving office annually. The board will oversee the poor examine institutions make recommendations and receives 50 to aid in the work.
Mrs Malissa D McElfresh formerly of this county died Wednesday evening at her family home in New Albany of lung disease at age seventy. A devout Christian and United Brethren member, her body was taken to Union Chapel for burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by four sons and two daughters.
Prompt settlements prevent memory errors and disputes over old book accounts. Settling debts now avoids unpleasant possibilities and aligns with the season for financial settlements.
Miss Lena Pitman is ill. Richard Cunningham nears completion of his new house. Miss Mollie Taylor visits her sister Mrs. Abraham Baxley. Edward Simcox made a business trip to the Falls Cities last week. Co. L. Dick installs Corydon Water Works for renters. For rental or purchase of a commodious house call on him.
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