09 Feb 1915
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1915
Page
1
The notice outlines ad pricing: 15 cents per inch per insertion, 5 cents per line for readers, special standing ads with longer-term rates, and church or entertainment notices at a reduced rate. Obituaries up to twenty lines priced per line, with various minimums and handling for profit notices.
The piece criticizes Standpatters for appealing to Progressives to rejoin the old Republican party without guarantees of reform. It notes the 1912 Progressive vote advantage and questions the Republican record after decades in power, pointing to Vermont and Utah as few presidential wins and mocking past farm price claims by Republicans.
Democrats Republicans and Progressives filed full county tickets in the Clerk’s office. Law requires publication in two county newspapers for two weeks before the election so voters can see all candidates. Watch these columns for complete ticket lists prior to the vote.
Harrison County residents celebrated Indiana Day at District No 10 with a large dinner table of baked goods and chicken. A multi act program featured poems songs and readings about Indiana history and figures including Riley poems and Morgan’s Raid. Mr S H Burton of Washington visited Corydon to buy hay for shipment and is noted as a Progressive candidate for Congress in the Second District.
Mrs. Mary Berry wife of Michael Erin Berry died Thursday night at 809 East Chestnut street Jeffersonville from tuberculosis She was born November 17 1877 near New Middletown Harrison County Ind The family moved to Jeffersonville eight years ago Berry worked in a foundry and machine shop One child William Berry died July 4 1914 of spinal meningitis A daughter Miss A Marie Berry survives along with her husband and a brother John Luther Funeral services were set for this afternoon at one from the family residence and burial will be in Cave Hill Cemetery Louisville
Auction announced by the heirs of the late James B. Rippy and Eli Rippy will sell at public auction on February 1 at 9:00 AM on the Palmyra estate. Items include multiple mares, horses, Jersey cattle, hogs, hay, wheat, corn, farm machinery, household goods, and a 160 acre farm with 45 acres in timber. Terms: cash under five dollars. over five dollars on nine months credit with note and security. Also notes relocation of other local residents to Daytona, Florida.
The union services begin February 13 at the public school auditorium after postponement due to Rev. Flynn illness. All churches will unite to boost religious interest and minimize other events to maximize attendance. A union prayer meeting for all congregations is held tonight at the Methodist church.
Illness anecdote frames school life as Nellie Bridgeman misses classes due to flu and her father’s death. A Tuesday evening program included a minstrel act, Han Van Smash play, boxing melee, and student performers Ruth Raaf to Carl Fellig with Orchestra backing. The one hundredth anniversary program showcased relics, pioneer lessons, and a colonial minuet, drawing a large crowd. Roy Windell to sell farm goods at public auction February 14 near Corydon with C. B. Kopp as auctioneer.
Rev J Ed Murr Greensburg Indiana shares an old Spencer Township election tale from 1872. Trustee Dan Lemmon sought a vote after a long repayment debt tied to a horse given by the trustee’s father in law. The trustee pledged his support for Lemmon’s bid in gratitude for that longpaid favor.
George J. Dowdle consigns a large farm estate for public sale at his Franklin Township residence one mile north of Breckenridge on February 24 1916. Items include livestock farming implements carriages wagons a Deering mower cream separator cider mill household goods and miscellaneous articles. Sale begins nine o clock at morning with usual terms auctioneer John Wolfe.
January 1916 library records show 26 days open and 12 volumes added. Beginning holdings 1412 volumes, average daily circulation 21 magazines loaned.
George Woertz will sell at his residence in Franklin township near Lanesville on Wednesday February 23 1916. The sale includes horses cattle hay grain farming gear and household items with 9 30 A.M. start and usual terms. A separate note offers a Missouri farm for Harrison county land and references Bush Kreba Co Louisville Kentucky.
Forty acre farm three miles southeast of Corydon with a five room house a good barn and cultivation on all but eight acres in timber. Terms by writing or phone Isaac ALLEN Corydon Indiana. Hershel Eastridge seven of Orange County accidentally killed his two year old brother while playing with a target rifle. The children were alone while parents worked at the barn. Meechs bread advertised for grocers. j 26-8m
A normal appetite reflects a healthy stomach function while loss of appetite suggests the stomach may need cleansing and stimulation to restore healthy action.
Jacob L. O Bannon and William B Cox are candidates for the Democratic nomination for Representative in Congress in Indiana's Third Congressional District, subject to district party action. The notice lists both men as contenders in the party process for the nomination.
Charles T. Brown and J Floyd Cody campaign for the Democratic nomination for Prosecuting Attorney in the judicial district that includes Garrison Crawford and Perry counties and Harrison Crawford and Perry counties subject to Democratic party rules and timelines.
Representative William Habermel seeks the Democratic nomination for Joint Representative of Harrison and Floyd counties subject to the Democratic party action in those counties.
Roy Graves Sherman T. Briscoe Frank Cunningham Hugh Rhodes Samuel C Mauck run for the Democratic nomination for Auditor of Harrison county subject to the action of the Democratic party of the county.
James A. Watson and William Hauswald run for the Democratic nomination for Clerk of the Harris Harrison Circuit Court, subject to the party’s action in the county.
THOMAS W. KNIGHT announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for Treasurer. He campaigns on fiscal reform and transparent budgeting, emphasizing experience in public finance and service in local government.
Eli Miller is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Harrison County pending actions by the county Democratic party.
Orlan Conrad announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Harrison County Surveyor. He pledges to modernize surveying duties and improve land records while engaging with local residents and consulting officials.
Coroner Henry H. Wise seeks the Democratic nomination with party action pending. Peter J. Deutsch is a candidate for the Democratic nomination in Harrison County. Dr. Guy D. Baker also seeks the Democratic nomination for Harrison County Coroner.
Multiple individuals including Philip Herter Nicholas Eve Frank Lotich David Fouts Andrew Buechler Sam Breeden and William Nye appear as candidates for Harrison County Commissioner seats in the Second and First Districts subject to the Democratic party's actions and county party rules.
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