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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1915
Page
4
A brief note indicates the Corydon Indiana post office entry being designated as second class matter, reflecting registration status for newspaper mail under postal rules.
Subscription terms listed include one year six months and three months options with varying prices. The text notes advance payment and out of county applicability, indicating standard rate structure for readers outside county lines.
Display ads priced at 15 cents per inch per insertion. Reader’s ad lines cost 5 cents each. Special standing ad rates offered for three months or longer upon application.
The paper states notices for clearances and entertainments with no admission or for profit will incur a rate of 2 cents per line. Obituaries up to twenty lines incur charges. over 90 lines priced at 5 cents per line. Copy must be sent with correct payment or stamps.
The Corydon Democrat marks nine years under editor and proprietor, noting growth from 2190 to 3800 subscribers and claiming Indiana’s largest country weekly circulation. The piece acknowledges loyal staff, local news focus, Democratic advocacy, and plans for an eight to twelve page paper next year while inviting readers to visit.
The Harrison county changes take effect Saturday January 1 1916 with Thomas W Knight of Taylor township becoming County Treasurer succeeding J D Dan Pitman of Blue River township who has served four years and will retire. Jesse Pitman of Heth township will succeed Frank Cunningham of Boone township as Commissioner from the Third District and begin service January 3.
Roy Graves of this place is the first candidate to formally announce for a county office, entering the race for County Auditor. He has thirty years of clerical experience in the Auditor's office and knows the duties well. Graves, a Democrat from a large local family, plans a thorough canvass to meet friends and gain new acquaintances.
The Corydon African church starts revival meetings this Friday night with a Watch meeting and likely several weeks of services. Pastor G. F. Crossland leads the revival with strong preaching and singing promised.
Corydon townsfolk shared a festive, spirit filled Christmas as four Sunday Schools collected white gifts for a mass distribution. The drive yielded flour potatoes sugar coffee bread fruit and comforts delivered to forty to fifty homes by volunteers. Also highlighted were acts of charity by Louisville jailer Foster and Pittsburgh magnate Henry Frick inspiring year round goodwill.
U. B. minister at Mauckport McVey lost his left thumb and two fingers while cutting fodder in a box at Walter Daily’s last Friday morning. Doctors from Corydon and Mauckport attended the injured man. Dr H K Deen of Heth township suffers asthma. Dr William Daniel of Corydon treated him last Monday.
Candidates for the Democratic nomination in the primary election are listed for Tuesday March 7 1916. Voters are urged to review their choices and participate in the party selection process.
Roy Graves seeks the Democratic nomination for Harrison county Auditor subject to party action. The filing centers on the county Democratic party process and eligibility for the nomination.
James A Watson of Heth township enters the Harrison Circuit Court clerk race under Harrison county Democratic guidelines. The notice also reports the death of Reba Stella four and a half months daughter of Mr and Mrs Bennett Caughlin, and other local items from Corydon including marriages and social visits.
Beginning balance 108 61. Amount collected during year 416 68. Disbursements 495 21. Leaving on hand 30 08. Chive Griffin Superintendent Ruth E Funk Treasurer. The Elevator will get homing hearts this week. d 29-8y.
Miss Eva Dooley and Mr. Jesse Sonner were married on Wednesday, November 22, at the bride’s parents home in Washington township. Rev. Ralph Pearson officiated as relatives and friends witnessed. The bride teaches in Harrison county and the groom is a local farmer. They will live in Washington township.
The issue includes a two page supplement with a condensed year end events summary on one page and numerous news items on the other. It features two lengthy letters from Albert Stover and Levi G. Saffer, plus notes about local business.
A five inch snowfall last Monday night covered a wide area of the county. Temperatures remained mild and the snow melted slowly yesterday, marking the first sizable winter storm of note in the region.
Indiana coroner in Harrison County reports an unknown male death by accidental drowning in the Ohio River. The body could not be identified, with 45 years old, six feet tall, and minimal clothing found. Testimony was attached, dated December 1915, signed by Coroner Y H Wise.
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