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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1910
Page
4
The Gorydon Democrat, published every Wednesday since 1856, lists circulation 2872 and editor and proprietor Lew M O Bannon. It notes post office handling in Corydon Indiana as second class, with subscription rates for six and twelve months and advance payment terms.
The notice outlines advertising charges for inserts and notices including church events and entertainments with admission fees, plus a 24 cent per line special rate for certain ads. It also quotes a Corydon Republican editorial critiquing William J. Bryan and defending Albert J. Beveridge’s stance on the Rayne-Aldrich bill and downward revision.
With primaries fixed across nine county district for a Democratic candidate for congress, Cox of Jasper and Voigt of Jeffersonville emerge as leading contenders. Delegates split West for Cox and East for Voigt, while notes on Cox’s hides tariff vote spark debate. The district committee requires candidate announcements by February 2 as entry closes.
The men should attend a lecture at the M. E. church tomorrow evening at 7 o clock conducted by Mr Keck. There is no admission fee.
The Dubois County Democratic convention pledges support for W E Cox for a further term in the Third District. They praise his performance in Congress, his championing of the people, and urge voters to re elect him for continued service in the National Legislature.
Candidate for Representative Sarin Askten reports endorsements from Harrison county Democrats for a second term. He notes a county tradition of two terms, says he was last elected in the prior cycle, and pledges to face any opposition honorably at the primary to maintain harmony and victory.
Enthusiastic members of the Corydon Library Association met at the Court House to elect officers after a deep snow delay. The constitution was changed to have Secretary-Treasurer combined and Literature Committee abolished. New officers are President Harry F. Kepner, Vice President George Benton, Secretary-Treasurer Rose Keller. Board of Control members include Dr. J. G. Bottorff, Miss Blanche Ridley, N. B. Davidson, Thos. S. Jones, Thomas Wallace, Wilbur Miller. The treasurer reported $2,245.56 from subscribers and $246.48 in expenses, with a $2.02 balance. Nearly $300 has been subscribed for the library this year, with demand for donations of money, books, or chairs to support the library and reading room serving townspeople and county residents.
The first installment of the Corydon Library subscription is due January 15. All subscribers must pay the amount to the Treasurer Miss Rose Keller at First National Bank.
Laconia reports several illnesses including Dad Cooper with lagrippe and J W Conrad ill for days. Protracted meeting starts at Laconia M E church. Local visits include Douglas Kingsley and wife from Louisville and Mrs C F Sands visiting home folks near New Amsterdam.
Byrnville gains county wide telephone access linking to the Georgetown exchange. Users on Ieureka Harrison County Mutual Excelsior and Trotter lines can reach others through Corydon Lanesville Elizabeth Laconia Mauckport New Amsterdam Crandall Palmyra and Georgetown exchanges. The ad urges reliable service and praises good telephone reliability.
Hon Smith Askren of Spencer township announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for County Representative to the legislature. He has served fourteen years in Indiana government, ten in the House and four in the Senate, and is the current county representative elected in 1908.
A claim promotes a free home treatment for rheumatism sciatica and other pains sent by Mrs M Summers of Noter Dame Indiana. The ad asserts the remedy removes uric acid purifies blood loosens joints and improves vitality, offering proof on request.
The Corydon Christian church Ladies' Aid Society held its annual all day meeting with a noon feast of farm produce. The new basement dining room and kitchen, partially finished, impressed attendees. Elder S. S. Nye, aged eighty five, attended and remained active in preaching despite his years.
The Sunday School Council of Harrison county will meet at the Corydon Christian church on Monday January 24 at 1 50 p m This joint gathering includes the Executive Committee county officers department superintendents township officers and Sunday School superintendents Pastors and any Buridg School workers are urged to attend President J P Loupen invites all interested to help plan better work
Henry H. Wise Coroner declares that claims for holding inquests will be charged the regular coroner fees if the Board of Commissioners refuses to allow the claims. He states this policy will apply in all future calls for inquests.
Members of Corydon Christian Church are called to a Wednesday night meeting on February 2 to elect one trustee for church property. All members are urged to attend.
An advertisement extols Kemp's Balsam as a universal cough cure. It claims doctors and nurses recommend it and urges readers to keep a bottle at home for early treatment of colds or coughs at 25 cents.
Seventy five acre farm offered for sale in Boone township located 1.5 miles northwest of Laconia. Features include fair improvements good water well cistern and pond five acres in orchard about fifteen acres in timber. Further information available at this office.
Lee J. Gordon of New Middletown, a leading Webster township poultry raiser, reports on hand and for sale R C Reds Black and White Langshaws Buff Rocks White Orpingtons White and Brown Leghorns and S C Hamburgs.
F. P. Loitch offers his stove tin ware roofing and harness business for sale in Corydon. He has a strong stock and prime location and will make a bargain to a buyer as he recently bought a large Franklin township farm and now lives there. See him.
The Democrat misreported last week that Thomas J. Stevens was elected President of the Board of County Commissioners. The correct appointee is Thomas H. Smith.
A vintage advertisement touts Allen's Foot-base In Shoes for relief from pinch swelling and annoyance. It claims instant comfort and rest, urging buyers not to accept substitutes, and notes availability everywhere with the price 25.
A surprise dinner was held at Orville Froek’s home on Wednesday for Mrs John Frederick’s 37th birthday and Orville’s 19th birthday. Attending were Jacob Stevens and family John Frederick and family Geo Crawford and family Waldo Mock and family Wiley Patterson and family Chas Gibson and family Edgar Anderson Bob Hughs Will Chinn and Emmett Medcalf. Guests reported a pleasant time and gifts were exchanged.
A nurse at a New York Children's Home promotes Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claiming quick relief from colds fevers headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and worm symptoms. Sold by all druggists 25 cents sample free by mail Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York 622 4.
The coroner of Harrison County Indiana states Amanda Dowdle of Franklin township died December 23 1900 from organic heart disease. She was 83 years 7 months 12 days old about four feet tall with a dark complexion and blue eyes. The inquest was conducted December 24 1909 with witnesses examined and the coroner’s seal affixed.
Addie Baxter sues John A Baxter for divorce in Harrison Circuit Court Corydon Indiana. The complaint states John A Baxter is not an Indiana resident and is a necessary party. he must appear by February 26, 1910, or the case will proceed in his absence. Clerk Charles A Hinner signs the notice.
Keller's advertises Ranigan Arctics as the best option with a June 21 date noted for special availability.
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