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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1910
Page
1
We express gratitude to friends and customers for liberal support during the past year. Our aim has been to provide the best possible community service and to run a store that fits a city of this size while saving a little for ourselves.
The Indianapolis News reports discharges at Delaware & Hudson shops in Carbon dale Pa over weight and age limits. Aimed rules claim workers under 150 pounds or over 45 should be dismissed, provoking critique that size does not determine work value and efficiency depends on personality and willingness.
Franklin Township fixes Monday as office day each week at Flanesville. W. W. Williams, Trustee.
A 1910 act effective January 1 tightens penalties for shipping intoxicating liquor across state lines or from foreign sources. Provisions limit deliveries to bona fide consignees, require proper labeling, and impose fines up to five thousand dollars with possible forfeiture and seizure.
Semi annual report for the Corydon Savings and Loan Association covering six months ending December 3, 1909. Shows loans cash undivided profits 102,904.26 with a 2 percent semi annual dividend and names officers and directors including Lew M. Opeannon W. H. Bulleit Rose Keller Amos Lemmon Hez Luckett. January 1 1910.
The text indicates Section 345 of the Act takes effect on and after January 1, 1910 with approval dated March 1900, signaling enactment details for the period.
O I Winn born in Indiana 41 years ago lived in several places before settling in Sterling December 15, 1901. He built and expanded a grocery business rising from six to over sixteen hundred dollars monthly. HR OM Winn M D born April 7, 1851 trained as physician in Indiana and Kansas later in Keokuk Iowa. He manages Winn Drug Co and serves as medical examiner for insurers and deputy county health officer. He married Mary Conrad and is uncle to the O B Winn mentioned above.
The Lottich Brothers complete a brick business house at Upper Spring and Fourth streets costing over 10,000 dollars. They move their undertaking business into the new quarters with livery stock on site and living apartments upstairs. A large first floor apartment will serve as a chapel for funeral services if needed.
A North Alabama preacher ends a sermon by asking all who pay their debts to rise. Everyone stands except one man, a poor newspaper editor who explains that the others are his subscribers. The minister then urges, Let out pray. Alabama Baptist.
A health note extols Lane's Family Medicine as a cleansing tonic laxative tea that restores strength and proper function without aid. The advertisement urges readers to buy a 25c package at any druggist or dealer and to try this famous herb tea regardless of past remedies.
The Corydon M F church forms a local chapter of the Methodist Brotherhood. Since its 1908 consolidation in Buffalo and Baltimore, the Brotherhood promotes Christian manhood, social service, missions, temperance, and education. Dr Fr G Beck will explain the aims at the January 6 meeting at the Methodist church.
Mrs. Media Muir wife of Joseph Muir died Tuesday December 28 at her New Albany residence after several days illness from pneumonia. Funeral was held Wednesday at 2 PM led by Rev. Jeffrey. She leaves a husband five children four brothers and four sisters. Maiden name Pinaire. Sisters Mrs J W Dellinger and Mrs Jane Garbrough and brother Sherman Vinaire live in the county.
Richard Cunningham, trustee, fixes Saturday as his office day in Washington Township. Citizens with public business are urged to call on that day. Also mentioned: “Both wood and coal heaters at Geo. B. Wahl’s” with date dee22. 3t.
The Corydon Savings and Loan directors met on Tuesday December 28 and declared a 24 percent dividend for the six months ending December 31 1909. The annual report shows assets of 102 904.26 with a $4 250 surplus and strong loan security. Shareholders are urged to invest in installments of one dollar per month, promoting savings among small means.
Alonzo T. Smith, prominent New Albany builder, died December 28 in Ocean Springs Miss while there with his wife for his health. He was 51, born near Lanesville, Morri son county, and longtime New Albany resident. He belonged to Main Street M E Church and was active in Masonry and Redmanship. Survived by wife and four children May Elizabeth Susan George I. Smith all of New Albany. Body returned to New Albany for burial.
Announcement pledges entry into real estate on Marek I and invites property owners to list with the agent. Promises prompt nationwide distribution via brief write ups prepared for Harris County and surrounding areas.
The undersigned offers his services to the public as a anectioneer with fifteen years experience. Open for engagements all the time. Located in New Aristéecdara Indiana. Eureka phone. Cromwell Brothers' Fruit Stand advertises cabbage and celery.
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