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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
2
The State Board of Health annual report shows older fathers around seventy, many children born to mothers under thirty, and several mothers delivering twelve or more children. Infant births are described across counties with a statewide pattern of larger families and rising birth rates.
The Party Board’s investigation into the Payne Aldrich tariff and related policies questions Taft’s handling of tariffs. It notes the wool duties and other protections as excessive, cites Taft’s veto of a proposed reform, and condemns extra sessions and reciprocity deals as serving money power and harming farmers and workers.
The Howerton Stevens dispute between Theenae Howerton and Frank and Lee Stevens, heirs of William T. Stevens, was affirmed by the appellate court. Lille Howerton owns the farm and sued for damages over timber cutting. A lower court awarded 57.86 plus costs, affirmed on appeal. defendants owe accrued interest and costs.
A teacher asks about Noah in the ark during geography class. A student suggests Noah fished while aboard, another adds he fished only briefly since he had only two worms. Then a dated notice from Corydon Indiana invites debtors to settle by January 1.
Fifteen year old Clara Krause daughter of Mr and Mrs George Krause was badly burned five miles south of Corydon after spark from a stove ignited her clothing during a late Christmas exercise return. A bed quilt smothered flames but arms and legs suffered. W E Amy attended and hopes for recovery if no complications arise.
The Farmers Institute at Central December 18 drew about two hundred attendees. Speakers from Salem and Milltown spoke on horticulture as a business profitable wheat growing and farm waste and fertilizer use. A permanent Heth township group formed with President William Longbottom Secretary General N Any Treasurer Furnklig. meets monthly.
On December 24 at the bride's home in Louisville, Carrie Windish and Horace J Ward were married by Rev. K W Kramer of St Paul English Lutheran. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Windish. The groom, formerly from Clinton, KY, has traveled widely and Louisville served as his base. After supper the couple went to Clinton to visit relatives and will reside in Leitefield, KY after January 1.
Glenwood notes report Herman Brewster is sick. Johnar Jacobs and Edyward Baker of Ientucky visit Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobs. Augustus and Jesse Love have returned home from Ulingis hiusking corn and report poor harvest. Mrs. Thrain Brinley and children visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Summers of Evans Landing. William Wattman and Fred Heines of Louisville spent a week with John Love and family and mostly hunted. they left Friday.
Julius Didelot, 75, died Saturday at his home near the White mill after a brief illness. Born in Shenandoah Valley Virginia he lived in this area most of his life. Funeral services were held Monday at the Christian church with Revs. Robert son Cossaboom and John H. Heth officiating. burial followed at Shiloh. Survived by four children including Clara Didelot who resided with him. other children, non residents of the state. Henry, a son, lived near Corydon until several years ago when he moved to Missouri. Deceased was a well respected man.
Elder Edward O Morris of Ingalls will preach at the Church of the Brethren one mile south of Dorwond on December 30 and 31. The Berean Band presents a program Sunday evening at 7 oclock. All are invited to the services and Sunday school. Pastor J A Mego. Willie Heth visits his aunt Nannie Hopkins at Albion NL.
The Board of Commissioners issued additional bond authorizations to cover costs tied to the Jackson township pike. No extra payment above the contract price will be made to contractors. the new bonds fund remaining bills including damages and engineer services after initial bond issues were settled.
Charles B. Rube Catlin guard at Jeffersonville Reformatory in Palmyra was severely injured when a prisoner struck him with an iron bar. Authorities reported a fractured skull and that Catlin rested well Tuesday night after the assault.
Congressman Cox declares candidacy for renomination in the current issue of The Penniocrat with further details promised next week. The announcement notes continued support and continues coverage in upcoming editions.
A farmer advertises a quality mare and eight Shropshire sheep including seven ewe lambs and a buck, offered cheaply near Nevin and Corydon. The listing mentions Apples and rare varieties, with contact at Stevens' phone and John Shirk near Martin Hotel.
A letter recounts an imperial maritime customs officer’s tale from the Yangtze barrier era. In 1906 smuggling used tiny opium pellets hidden inside bell clappers of child’s caps. About 5,000 caps yielded under ten pounds of opium. The official called the cap an important downstream trade item.
The article surveys the contested idea of a common law right to glean in England. It notes an obiter dictum on trespass, Blackstone’s partial support, and a majority ruling against a general right as contrary to public policy. It mentions regional limits and parliamentary recognition, plus the gleaning bell rung at harvest.
A fragment from the Roston Transcript describes a speaker recounting an event where a man, left at midnight, was escorted to a police station overnight after a run in with a nosy officer. The exchange ends with one person noting they reached home.
In a Louisville Courier Journal piece a curious engaged girl questions the meaning of domestic science. A veteran friend answers by describing making hash from leftover meat and croquettes from hash as a practical lesson in thrift and cooking.
Congressman John W. Bodine of Evansville seeks the Democratic nomination for Indiana governor. Hendricks Club in Evansville leads a vigorous campaign, while Boehne supporters tout his long record from Evansville councilman to mayor and Congress as they back Bodine’s bid.
The excerpt quotes Lucinda and suggests that Adolphus may bring a great rose bouquet, but a single rose suffices. It advises buying one rose from a florist, placing it in a vase, to bring grace, fragrance, and joy to the room even when funds are tight.
A New York American account outlines the Everglades as sixty miles long and about fifty five miles wide, a single sprawling swamp with islands from a quarter acre to hundreds of acres. Water runs one to six feet deep, with dense vegetation and occasional pines. during July to October the area becomes nearly impassable. The piece notes potential agricultural value, predicting drainage would yield one of earths most fertile regions for bananas and other fruits.
The Thames and Severn compete for headwaters as the Severn diverts streams through the Cotswold hills, altering river courses and illustrating survival of the fittest in physiography. Read notice of sale of Elmer S. Foster machinery elsewhere in this issue.
Miss Odajf Hunter daughter of Mrs Wharton Bentop and Mr Noble Miock son of Mrs Martha Flock were married Sunday evening at the Corydon A B Parsonage by Rev A T Taylor. The couple will reside with the groom's mother on North Market Street.
The office closed on Christmas Day and could not publish Tuesday night missing the early Wednesday mail. The disrupted schedule caused the newspaper to fail delivery windows and affect readers awaiting the morning edition.
Advertises buy offer for a carload of fresh milking cows or heavy springers. Contact L. E. Harbaugh in Corydon Indiana by mail or phone Icureka for arrangements.
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