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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1908
Page
3
How To Mark a Vote On the Ballot Card
Voters are instructed to place a cross in the small square to the left of each chosen candidate. Squares to the left of unselected candidates should remain unmarked. The guidance emphasizes clear marking within the voting area and preserving unmarked options.
Lopp Announces Candidacy for Legislature from Agricultural District
The Democrat notes Hon. Andrew J. Lopp of Heth township announces his bid for State Representative. Lopp, veteran in the Lower House during 1901 1903, famed for conservative stances against salary increases and the Joss bill, is a trusted Democratic voice in the agricultural district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Lopp
Heth Township
Lopp
Joss
House
Farmers’ National Congress
Price
High School Equivalency Examinations For Prospective Teachers
The State Teacher's Training Board announces exams on the last Saturdays of February April and May for non high school graduates who want to teach. Tests cover German or Latin Algebra and Geometry Science English General History Civics and Physical Geography. Passing applicants gain exemption from high school requirements but must complete twelve weeks of normal school study and acquire a twelve month license. August 1 1908 start date. AMZI KANNAPEL Co. Sept. Includes medical ad for stomach remedy Mi o na at L A Riely & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Teacher’s Training Board
City Superintendent of Schools
Seymour
Ind
Amzi Kannapel, Co
Local notices from a Crisp X Roads community
Wheat improves in the area as residents report travel for business and family moves. Isaac Reed visited Corydon. Dean Frakes went to Mauckport. Wis Windell and family moved from Illinois. Neal Letheco and Jess Brown plan walnut timber purchases. Wood cutting at Mrs Albin’s and visits to Perseverance and Union chapels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Reed
Corydon
Dean Frakes
Mauckport
Olle Sampson
Milt Windell
Washington Township
Wis Windell
Illinois
Neal Letheco
Jesss Brown
Local Notes From Crandall Area
Ramsey. Chas Bye of Crandall was here Wednesday. Jake and Will Adam went to New Albany Friday. Geo Hatch visited Falls Cities Tuesday. Chas Hancock visited C M Davis and family Sunday. Geo Beal lately in Ark returned home Friday. Mrs Maggie Davis visited New Albany last week. Noble Rothrock visited Al Houser and family Sunday. Geo Woertz of Raccoon was here Wednesday shaking hands. Mrs Elizabeth Houser slowly improving. Alvin Carter left for Indianapolis for Penn RR job last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Bye
Crandall
Jake
Will Adam
New Albany
Geo. Hatch
Falls Cities
Chas. Hancock
C. M. Davis
Family
Geo. Beal
Ark
Maggie Davis
Noble Rothrock
al Houser
Geo. Woertz
Raccoon
Elizabeth Houser
Alvin Carter
Indianapolis
Penn. R RK
Death of Miss Anna Bottorff near Corydon
Miss Anna Bottorff, daughter of L. D. Bottorff, died Tuesday a week after a long illness two miles northwest of Corydon. She was 47, suffered spinal trouble, funeral held at home conducted by Dr A M Irvine, buried Cedar Hill cemetery. Survived by her father, two sisters Jennie and Bila, and brothers William and Dr John Bottorff. A Presbyterian, she lived a Christian life and died with Christian hope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
L. D. Bottorff
Corydon
A. M. Irvine
Cedar Hill
Jenoie
Bila
William
John Bottorff
Presbyterian Church
Relief for Women Herb Cure Ad
An advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe regulator for women’s ailments including back pains urinary and bladder or kidney trouble. The offer mentions 50 cents by mail with a free sample, from The Mother Gray Co. LeRoy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy
N. Y
Donors Meet on Transfer of Ohio Valley Normal College Property
Trustees and original donors met at the Corydon court house to discuss transferring the Ohio Valley Normal College site to Corydon school trustees. The motion authorizes conveyance with debts assumed. Corydon trustees to support a teachers training school during vacation for aspiring teachers under the new law. Further details expected in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Valley Normal College
Court House
School Corporation of
Corydon
James L. Morris
H.C. Hays
Corn School Plans Scarce Time With Rail Schedules
Correspondence from J S Pfrimmer to Corydon Indiana outlines a corn school plan but superintendent G T Christick cites busy schedules with sil trains on C A D Ry and a corn train on Wabash road making further work impossible now. Future efforts will be made later to carry out the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Pfrimmer
Corydon
Ind
Wabash Road
G. T. Christic
Long Will Records Grand 2000-Word Instrument In Indiana
The longest instrument on file with the County Recorder is Adam Reising’s will from Morgan township. It details valuable Floyd county real estate to Nicholas Reising and his half sisters Josephine Kersler and Mary Sebr. Harrison county lands go to nephews Frank T. Reising and Albert J. Reising. Emma C. Reising receives 31200, Anna M. Taylor 1000, Mary Barnes 1000, with the residue of personal property divided among the listed beneficiaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Reising
Morgan Township
Floyd County
Nicholas Reising
Josephine Kersler
Mary Sebr
Harrison County
Frank T. Reising
Albert J. Reising
Emma C. Reising
Anna M. Taylor
Palmyra
Neice
Mary Barnes
Louisville
Special Service Cancelled at Mr Solomon Parish
Mr Brewer who was to preach on March 1 has accepted a call to Nova Scotia and will not visit the parish. Service will be held at the school house only in the morning with no church service on that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewer
Nova Scotia
Harrison Township Democratic Primary Date Set
The Democratic Committee of Harrison township met at Corrdon and set Friday April 3 1908 as the township primary date to nominate township candidates. The county primary will be held on the same date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
Harrison Township
Corrdon
Cure for Itching Promoted by Chamberlain Salve
Advertisement proclaims Chamberlains Salve relieves itching from tetter and salt rheum and claims many cures. Sold by L A. Riley and Son. February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
L A. Riely & Son
Revival at Garman church draws local visitors
New Salisbury and nearby towns sent relatives and friends to a wave of visits last week. Crandall hosted Mise Maud Burn and Mrs F M Crandall returned from New Albany to care for her daughter. Several Crawford and McIntosh pairs visited relatives Sunday and Friday. Lee Byrn and his bride from Valleene are expected for a few days with kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Maud Burn
Crandall
Wm. Croaby
Georgetown
Garman Church
Walter Tuell
New Albany
Grace
Mary McIntosh
Elizabeth Bringle
Mise Ella Wolfe
Levi Wolfe
Keller
Georgia
Minsie Crawford
Corydon
Lee Byrn
Valleene
F. M. Crandall
James Wolfe
Local Social News Highlights From Town and Surroundings
Elizabeth and Ottis Laduke of Louisville visited relatives here last week. Anshul of Buena Vista called on friends. Miss Clara Plue recovered from appendicitis. William Daley returned home to West Baden Springs after two weeks with his daughter Mrs Winders who had pneumonia. William Bowling visited Rev Winn, Mrs B’s brother. Clyde Lottick of Corydon stayed with sister Mrs Aaron Johnson. Basius Smith made a quick trip to Louisville. John Cline was confined to his room with grip. Miss Mattie Smith spent last week with her sister Mrs Wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottis Laduke
Louisville
Anshul
Buena Vista
Clara Plue
William Daley
Roy Winders
West Baden Springs
William Bowling
Rev. Winn
Clyde Lottick
Corydon
Aaron Johnson
Basius Smith
John Cline
Grip
Mattie Smith
Wolf
Frenchtown Notes and Local Doings
Wheat looks fine in this vicinity and our severe winter days have arrived. Ollie Henriot's sale drew attendees while Michael Gurtz shows slow winter recovery. Ed Henriot attended Shelby Ross's funeral at Milltown last Tuesday. Julius Troucin of Vincennes visits, then returns home. Kid Peters, Blue River Township teacher, stayed with Mr and Mrs Briscoe Tuesday night. Mrs Ed Briscoe and Miss Cora Briscoe visited Blue River and De Pauy relatives last Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Henriot
Mr. Watson
Michael Gurtz
Ed Henriot
Shelby Ross
Milltown
Julius Troucin
Vincennes
Kid Peters
Blue River Township
Frank Briscoe
Ed Briscoe
Cora Briscoe
Depauy
Residents on the Move in Seven Springs Area
Seven Springs notes show Albert Conlee visiting Louisville while Tom and Elvis LaDuke travel to Posey county. Albert Stephens enters Danville school and Harry Venner of New Albany visits relatives here. Mrs Lee Welker visits Falls Cities relatives. Emmett Williams and wife from Louisville visit kin. Garfield Sturms on a New Albany business trip. Miss Jennie Backherms stays with Mrs Juce Bauer in New Middletown. Mrs C. Sturms listed sick. J J Foreman spends Sunday at Brectenridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Conlee
Louisville
Tom
Elvis LaDuke
Posey County
Albert Stephens
Danville
Harry Venner
New Albany
Lee Welker
Falls
Emmett Williams
Garfield Sturms
Jennie Backherms
New Middletown
Juce Bauer
Free gift with coffee or tea purchase
A free large salad dish is offered with every three pound package of excellent fresh roasted coffee or with one pound of gunpowder tea at sixty cents. For details contact Miss E. E. Rafter in New Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Rafter
New Middletown
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Advertised
DeWitt’s Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve touted for cuts burns boils bruises and scratches with special note for piles Sold by I A Riely and Son. February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
I. A. Riely & Son
Democratic delegate convention set for Indianapolis 1908
By order of the Democratic State Central Committee the Democrats of Indiana invite participation in a delegate convention at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis on March 25 and 26 1908 for platform adoption electors nomination and state offices including Governor and Attorney General. The 1371 delegates will also select committee members and officers with district meetings and Grand Hotel sessions preceding the Tomlinson Hall assembly led by U S Jackson and Joe Reily as secretary and chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Central Committee
Democrats of
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
Fifth District
Appellate Court
First District
Harrison County
Third Congressional District
State House
Ore
Committee On
Grand Hotel
U. S. Jackson
Joe Reily
Sec
Prohibition Voters in Corydon Elect County Officers
About twenty five Prohibition voters of Harrison county met in the Commissioners court room at Corydon on February 18 and elected Robert Gibson County Chairman and Waldo Hisey Secretary. Delegates to the State convention were chosen: C. J. Treece Elizabeth John K Weiler Ramsey Rev Raaf New Salisbury James W Hottell Depauw Roscoe Lahue Ramsey John H Heth W H Keller Leonard Keller Corydon John White G A Hottell DePauw Robert Gibson D A Jordan Corydon Alternates Wim Peters L C Davis Joseph Lahue Ed Keller Jasper Davis Smith Askren Henry Davis James Wion Waldo Hisey Harry Kepner Isaac Lahue George Feller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Commissioners’ Court Room
Corydon
Robert Gibson
Waldo Hisey
C. J. Treece
Elizabeth
John K Weiler
Ramsey
Rev
Raaf
New Salisbury
James W. Hottell
Depauw
Roscoe Lahue
John H. Heth
W.H. Keller
Leonard Keller
John White
G A
Pleasant Evening Hosted by W H Keller Company
Mr and Mrs W H Keller of North Market street entertained twenty seven members clerks and spouses of the W H Keller Company last Thursday evening. A fine supper was served and the gathering was described as pleasant with all present enjoying the occasion. A Dyspepsia Tablet ad noted a two day free trial and sale by L A Riely & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H. Keller
North Market Street
W. H. Keller Company
L.A Riely & Son
Thomas Connolly Named for Harrison County Representative
The Democrat announces Hon. Thomas Connolly as a Democratic candidate for the legislature from Harrison county. Connolly, a 1865 resident, is praised for honesty, sobriety and industry and seeks a second term after a 1904 win and a 1906 renomination defeat. He vows one term if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Connolly
Harrison County
Connolly
Tom
Fim
That Woman Again Chooses Outdoors Over Shelter
Poetic Jeanf Audley travels with pony and seven dogs through Daviess County after being driven from Spencerport Rock Port Indiana. She camps near Mr Poole’s farm at Macea hosting piano music and refusing indoor lodging while Mr Poole remarks the dogs and pony are a tax on his household. Judge Owen is expected to handle the case noting her brilliance and potential guidance when heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanf Audley
Daviess County
Spencer County
Ind
Rockport
Mr. Poole
Macea
Poole
Jean
Judge Owen
Owen
Indiana
Owensboro
Inquirer
Foreigner Killed by Train Near Corydon Junction
Frank Albus, a 36 year old immigrant in his first year in the country, was fatally injured by a train one mile west of Corydon Junction while en route to St Meinrad to work in a hospital. He died last Saturday after having his leg set at Dr Fouts’s home. He had no relatives here but said his mother lived in Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Albus
Southern Railroad
Corydon Junction
Wood's Chapel
Dr. Fouts
St. Meinrad
Germany
Mrs Stella Faith Dies at Twenty Two in Boone Township
Mrs Stella Faith wife of Lee Faithhed dies at home in Boone township on Wednesday morning aged about twenty two. She leaves a husband an infant child her mother and father two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services held at Unicon Chapel Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev Henry Machin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Faith
Lee
Aldofus the Elizabeth Coach Horse Available Weekdays
Aldofus the Elizabeth Coach horse will be found Mondays and Tuesdays at La conia Wednesdays at Julius Johns' Thursdays at Henry Mettling's and Fridays and Saturdays at Elizabeth. Terms fifteen dollars to insure a living colt. H Merrine, Keeper. J S Black, Secy. 126-8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Laconia
Julius Johns
Henry Mettling’s
H. Merrine
J. S. Black
Northern and home grown oats at W H Bulleif Sona
Seed oats appear for sale at W H Bulleif Sona with white and black varieties described. Local buyers are invited to inspect the oats, weigh samples, and arrange delivery or pickup, with pricing details to be provided on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bulleif
Sona
Also Mentioned on This Page
L. A. Riely & Son
Perseverance Chapel
Union Chapel
Wiliam Overton
Lavonia
Wilford Watson
Ivan McKim
Lexington
Central
S. Davis
Anna Bottorff
Veterinary
J. W Harbaugh
C .L. Stevens
College
Mr. Solomon
Harrison
Salisbury
Floretta
Charles Temple
David Boston
Robert Crawford
Florence Boston
Mabel Eskew
Frenchtown
Theodore J. Henriot
Seven Springs
C. ©. Sturms
J. J. Foreman
Brectenridge
Democrats
Aldofus
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