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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
5
The Coradon Democrat lists various local items from January events in Corydon and nearby towns, including John L. Cooper’s sale on January 18 near Elizabeth, saloon-license changes in Louisville, births, deaths, and visits. It notes weather, choir meetings, revival services, farm sales, and multiple small business notices with names such as Dr. Z. C. Wolfe, J. L. Cooper, and Henry Seburn among others.
The Gregg Loege I. C. O. F. installed Julius Rothrock as N G A L Reynolds as Vice Grand T S Getzendanner as Recording Secretary O M Wolfe as Financial Secretary and John K Morris as Treasurer. Mrs Joe King of Woodland Texas praises 30 days treatment of Pincules saying it cured her kidney and bladder trouble after four years. Sold by L A Riely & Son 43m.
Four boys aged from eleven to sixteen were injured Monday at the noon hour at No. 7 Watther's schoolhouse in Franklin township while handling a dynamite cap. Robert Blank suffered body injuries, Jacob Bachman lost two fingers, George Roth sustained facial injuries, and Arthur Eisert pre car lag erated. All are expected to recover.
The Democrat notes W. E. Cox of Jasper Dubois county as a candidate for Congress. Cox, 45, a lawyer and former Prosecuting Attorney, has long been active in Democratic politics and already serves in Congress since 1907 on the Census and Merchant Marine and Fisheries committees. Primaries set for April 3rd with no opposing candidates announced.
Sam P Vogt announces as a Democratic candidate for County Auditor. Born in Franklin township, he later resided in Corydon running a large store and tinware business with harness stock. A former ten year teacher, Vogt is praised as capable, energetic, and likely to be a diligent public servant if nominated and elected.
John Pressler announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Assessor of Franklin township. A Laresville tin dealer, he has long lived in the area and served as deputy to Township Assessor George J. Dowdle. Pressler is well known and highly regarded by local voters and party members.
The Democrat reports J I O Bannon announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Auditor Rennie known to county Democrats for campaigns since 1880 and as a former county teacher and traveling salesman He is described as capable honest industrious and a strong candidate if nominated or elected
Mrs Dorcas Patterson died January 41 at age 85 after a life of faith and service. Born December 1, 123 she married Thomas Patterson August 15, 1847 and had three sons J H M C and T A Patterson. Funeral at Pennington's Chapel conducted by Rev A B Condo.
James A. McRae of Taylor township declares his bid for County Clerk. The incumbent in his first term is praised for courtesy and efficiency, with McRae noted as a popular, trusted local leader. He previously served as township trustee and enjoys strong voter support.
The Democrat profiles Frank McCutcheon as a strong, honest Democrat candidate for Harris township Assessor. It notes two prior runs for four positions with large vote shares, praising his sobriety industry and party loyalty while urging nomination for a satisfactory election result.
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