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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1906
Page
5
Local notices showcase Lucian Edgar Follansbee the lecturer at the M E church on January 10 1906 with praise from readers in Corydon and nearby towns. The community calls for tickets and attendance as he presents Genius and Gumption with audience excitement noted.
A catalog style ad mentions men’s Corduroy suits at 7.00 then 84.95 while legal notices cover Mrs Lannie Davis and her daughter testimony in the Indiana murder case against Rev A G Lurther, with case continued. Civic and political opinions from Greencastle Democrat critique both parties and reforms.
Aley Anders of Spencer County files a paternity suit against Francis IK Fravel. Fravel, a married man, stayed in Spencer County years ago and later returned to this county living five miles south of town. The widow relatrix says Fravel is the father of nearly two year old twins. Fravel posted bond at 600 dollars after arrest and has been jailed. the case, with the woman’s statement, was heard by Squire Morris. The matter will be certified to the circuit court.
Word reached Corydon that Bert Hughes died in Louisville and will be brought back today for burial. He came to Corydon years ago with Maud Allen daughter of Hez Allen. He was about forty, leaving a wife and two children.
A reader letter from TI A Riley & Son promotes Hyomei as effective for catarrh with immediate relief and lasting results. The complete outfit includes inhaler dropper and bottle, priced at 31 with refills 5 cents, and a guaranteed cure or money back.
Pleasant Valley notes report Kenneth Rothrock teaching at No 6 School. Corydon visitors Charles Reckard and Walter Cromwell stay with Miss Luke Troucin and Nola Seac. Hartford City visitors Wesley Pynaire family call on relatives in town. Anthony Davis visits near Moberly and David Wolfe family nearby. Charles Wolfe family from Moberly spend Sunday here visiting Cort Wolfe. David Wolfe and his wife travel to Corydon for their daughter Mrs Nolan Davidson. Harve Pinske visits New Albany. Local church closed after a successful meeting. Noble Rothrock Blanche and May Hottle of Thompson Chapel visited last week. Stephen Vernin Alonzo Smith of near Milltown visit J Pinaire family. Mrs Smoots of White Cloud visits daughter Mrs Leon Davis. H O Wiseman made a quick neighborhood trip.
Rev. William J. Farnsley of the U B Church died last Friday at the home of his father in law Avr Isaac Lahue near Corydon after years of lung illness. Age about forty five. He was twice married, first to Mary Cunningham of Posey township in 1884 who died leaving two children, and in 1900 to Bertha Lahue with two more children. Burial was at Innen church Posey township near his former home.
James Mathes spent weekend with Walter and Clem Bussa near Witout Valley. Roy Hottell visited home folks Sunday. Williard Dixie visited Harry Hottell Sunday. Elsie Mauck, visiting relatives, has returned home. Julius Windell is improving. Clarence Windell returned from New Albany. Martha and Nellye Mathes visited Cleva Kopp Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jordan returned home in June after visiting relatives here. Richard Cunningham lost a valuable cow last week.
A week of prayer services is held this week in town churches. Monday at the Christian church led by John H. Heth featured Believer Purified and Quickened. Tuesday at the M E church focused on the church wholly renewed in Love and Life of Christ with Mrs X A Briffitt leading. Thursday at the Presbyterian church titled Society Evangelized led by Geo P Knap. Friday at the Presbyterian church titled Missions Inspired and Reinforced led by A Lb Martin.
The New Amsterdam Court No 254 T B H elected officers for a six month term Chief William Best Judge Fannie Thompson Scribe Gertrude Hottell Keeper of Tribute Jesse Redden Captain Geo Dawson Teacher Fannie Kemper Guide Chas Redden K I G Geo Bandy K O G Jno Stoker
Walter Bullington marries Ethel Del linger. Peter S Wright, blacksmith on Popular Street, will conduct his business on a cash basis after January 15 1906. Shop offers first class work, repairs, and experienced smiths. Miss Lizzie Pfrimmer resigns as book-keeper at the Girls Reformatory of Colorado returning to Major Pfrimmer. Henry Wright attended a Central College trustees meeting at Fadianapolis last week.
Bad weather slows activity as residents stay busy with trades and visits. Trustee J W G Louden traveled to Corydon, Rev WG Morgan started meetings at Woods Chapel, Charles Machery and Tom Green bought two days of Abe Vitman, and James W Louden visits relatives before leaving for New Mexico. Pete Gurgess and family visited COM Greets, the Woodmen supper at Corydon drew a fine crowd.
Zelma Miller is very ill and Horace Sonner leads the school. Blanche Chinn of Corydon is hospitalized in Louisville after an assault and is charged with disorderly conduct. W. H. O'Brien reelected Indiana Democratic State Chairman on the third ballot at Indianapolis. Mary E Ashton and Harry W Shields wed in Boone township. Charles Carter dies of tuberculosis. burial at Cedar Hill. Julius Bosier sick with bowel trouble near Ramsey. Mrs. A. M. Irvin returns from Kentucky. Straud Fowler claims a new girl. political note about Doraman.
Executor's sale of personal property with cash in hand for sums five dollars and under. For amounts over five dollars buyers receive nine months credit via promissory notes payable to the executor, six percent interest from maturity, with freehold surety. January 9, 1906. Harvey J. Albin, W. A. Russell, Auditors. William Ridley, Attorney.
Complimentary notices over two lines will be published at five cents per line in District OMees County. The notices cover candidate filings and related public notices.
Willam H. Reller runs in the Democratic primary for the Second District Commissioner post. The race centers on party nomination and the ensuing general election.
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