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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
7
Local notes report visits and entertainments, concert plans, and Christmas remarks. It notes purchases, residents traveling, and Christmas gifts, plus church, school and civic calendar items along with upcoming concerts and public notices.
A terse request to all persons owing money on indictment advertising or tab work to call and settle at the start of the new year. The note stresses the amounts are considerable and insists on immediate settlement.
A critique cites statistics from 21 large colleges showing 142 football players killed and 62 crippled over 12 years. Of the injured, 38 are said to be incarcerated in insane asylums, underscoring the mothers' anguish and the sport's toll.
Installations occurred Tuesday evening with members and families present. A substantial feast followed, featuring turkey and oysters, catered by Alex Miller, after which music and brief talks were offered by lodge members. The event urged more frequent open meetings to yield good.
Washington reports charges against Bradford Postmaster Raake of carelessness in handling nails were dismissed as frivolous. Senator Fairbanks noted the General Post Office gave no credence to the complaint and would not order an investigation.
Charles Gardner and Noah Tush report holiday travel and a new gasoline engine. Miss Kate Wininger spent Xmas with Miss Verlia Flynn. Hancock Brothers keep twenty five Western ponies in pasture. Many locals, including the Winingers and Flynns, visited relatives in Corydon and Bradford during Christmas.
Thomas J. Stevens of Crandall announces his name for Commissioner of the first district. A Democrat, he served as Justice of the Peace and drew strong local support. He ran for commissioner two years ago, finishing second, and plans a countywide canvass to win a large primary vote.
On Christmas Eve in front of Justice James office in Flecitown a groom widower of fifty and a bride widow ten years younger were married after being linked by the judge. Each has a baseball nine with eighteen children, all thriving, suggesting many future coalitions and crossovers.
At the regular monthly meeting held on Tuesday December 29 a dividend for the last six months was declared at five percent per annum. CS Pfrimmer resigned as Secretary and William Ridley was elected as his successor. A New York man noted for supplying 75 000 sandwiches in two days commented on the craft of cutting sandwiches.
Logansport Indiana December 26 a company of the Indiana national guard has been organized here with Lieutenant Leroy Fitch elected captain He is formerly of Company M 160th Indiana volunteers Williard Thomas named first lieutenant and Harry Bender second lieutenant.
Outdoor planting tips highlight deutzias and their varieties for forcing and Easter decoration. A Country Gentleman column discusses shading evergreens to survive winter winds, cautions on red spider and green fly pests for houseplants, and notes tobacco applications for pest control. Oregon evergreen blackberry praised for Pacific coast growing success.
Careful first planting of hardy flowers needs note taking on undesirable features. Monitor color harmony and flower distribution to improve overall display in subsequent seasons.
A fragment notes the Philippine Islands host forests of teak wood Tectona grandis and predicts a future abundance or value of this noble timber, suggesting an era of increased timber activity ahead.
This business highlights growing through knowledge of needs and honest value. It promotes broad season buying, exclusive coat designs, and a complete millinery section for women and children, with very low prices and an emphasis on friendly service.
Local agents announce stock up time for autumn and winter wear with New Albany Hosiery Mills and New Albany Woolen Mills products. Large quantities of wool and cotton hosiery offered at mill prices plus a quick sale of blankets slightly damaged by machinery at extremely low prices.
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