Remmie Bierly Makes Good Race for County Representative
The Democrat announces Remmie Bierly of Posey township as a Democratic candidate for Harrison County Representative to the 1913 legislature. A school teacher from Elizabeth High School, Bierly is praised as energetic, well educated, and a strong party supporter with a history of near nomination in 1910.
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Remmie Bierly
Posey Township
Harrison County
Elizabeth High School
Bierly
Sands Cotner Couple Wed at Boone Township Home
Miss Adena Sands and Mr Ira Cotner were united in marriage at the home of the bride's step-parents, Mr and Mrs William Stevens in Boone township. Rev C M Voyles officiated in the presence of relatives. A supper followed and the couple will move to York Nebraska in a few days.
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Adena Sands
Ira Cotner
William 8
Stevens
Boone Township
C. M. Voyles
Conner
York
Neb
Charles Stevens
Robert
Emison
Indiana
William 8. Stevens
Knox County
Short News Gist for The Democrat Readers
The Democrat notes that this issue has limited news due to publication of Trustees' Reports tax rate table and the delinquent tax list. Readers are asked to be patient for a week or two as normal coverage resumes.
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the Democrat
Township Trustees Publish Twelve Page Democrat Supplement
The Democrat expands to a twelve page issue with a four page supplement to accommodate extensive Township Trustees reports. Readers are advised to review all parts 1 and 2 for important news and business items.
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Democrat
Apples Apples Offer Fresh Apples From Local Farmer
John Shuck operates a small apple business just north of the public square next to the Martin Hotel. He reports a fresh supply arriving in a few days and invites customers to call for a share of the fruit.
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John Shuck
Public Square
Martin Hotel
Icy street fall injures Mrs Buchanan and saves Billy
Mrs C H Buchanan fell on an icy street Monday injuring her heavily as her son William slid toward a horse and wagon on the hill. Mrs Buchanan sprang to help and also fell. Judge and Mrs C W Cook hosted about thirty youths at their East Chestnut home for Dorothy Cook's eleventh birthday with games and refreshments. Town trustees Sam Wolfe Frank Cropsey and Walter Sharp with a horse and snow plow cleared deep sidewalk snow last Friday morning.
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C. H. Buchanan
William
C. W. Cook
East Chestnut Street
Dorothy
Sam Wolfe
Frank Cropsey
Walter Sharp
Tay
Lee Evans
Oak Street
Record cold tops two decades in town history
The article reports yesterday morning’s temperature at 22 degrees below zero, tied for the coldest since 1864 with days in 1899 recalled. Capt F M Bartley’s government thermometer shows the deep freeze from 4 to 7 am, with near identical readings overnight.
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F. M. Bartley
Auction Notice at Evans Landing Taylor Township
The undersigned will sell at public auction at her residence at Evans Landing Taylor township on Saturday February 3 1912 the following personal property Two horses one binder buggies plows and other farming machinery also household and kitchen furniture Sale to begin at ten o clock a m All sums of 5 00 and under cash on all sums over 5 00 a credit of nine months will be given the purchasers giving their promissory notes with good freehold surety thereon ELIZABETH Tess Bw
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Evans Landing
Taylor Township
Elizabeth Tess
Williams Corrects Township Report Misprint
Frank lin township trustee W W Williams reports a correction to last week's Democrat. He notes that Disbursements list item seven shows Philip C Lieber for supervisor services at 16.00, which is incorrect. item ten correctly shows Philip E Lieber at 16.00 and the error has been fixed.
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W. W. Williams
Franklin Township
Democrat
Philip C. Lieber
Williams
Philip E. Lieber
Farms for Sale in Harrison County Corydon Area
Six farms are offered for sale in Harrison County near Corydon. Contact D. F. Lennon to arrange visits and find bargains suited to size and quality.
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Harrison County
Corydon
Bryan Favor Kern for President Nomination
A Washington report cited by the Democrat claims William J. Bryan supports United States Senator John W. Kern for the Democratic nomination for President. The same source says Bryan backs United States Senator James A. O'Gorman of New York for Vice President, per Louis Ludlow’s piece in the Louisville Herald.
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Democrat
Washington
William J. Bryan
United States
John W. Kern
Bryan
James A. O’gorman
New York
Louisville Herald
Louis Ludlow
Washington News
Bryan Eyes Kern Gorman Ticket For President and VP
Reports from Washington suggest W J Bryan favors John W Kern of Indianapolis for President and Senator James A Gorman of New York for Vice President. Kern, Bryan’s rumored pick, previously ran as Democratic Vice President in 1908 and impressed many voters with his honesty ability and popularity.
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Washington
W.j.bryan
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
James A.gorman
New York
Kern
Indiana
Calendars Giveaway Surpasses Four Hundred This Year
The message notes about four teen hundred calendars have been given away this year with roughly four hundred more available for subscribers and friends. It invites readers to call or send for a calendar.
For Sale Four Room House With Outbuildings
Four room house with smoke house chicken house and scratch pen plus cellar fruit trees and good garden on a large lot. See Waldo Hisey agent. January 17 two weeks.
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Waldo Hisey
Exemptions Granted for From Examinations to Seniors
At the start of the school year pupils with average B in deportment and no tardies or absences were exempt from final exams. The following seniors qualified in one or more subjects: Chas Wolfe Clarence Smith John Mossler Lois Keller Madeline Connor Walter Wolfe Pauline Wilson Grace Mossler John Elliott Harry Brown Roy Turley Faith Pinaire Chas Jordan Virginia Hisey Roscoe Davis Ruth Walk Anna Walk Essie Knowland Lina Black Lettie Dellinger Owens Pinaire Daisy Wolfe Christine Reising Edna Sharp Robt O Bannon Frances Birx Anna Kirkham. Others with exemption potential were blocked by absences or tardiness.
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Ruth Walk
Anna Walk
Essie Knowland
Lina Black
Lettie Dellinger
Owens Pinaire
Daisy Wolfe
Christine Reising
Edna Sharp
Rob’t O'Bannon
Frances Birx
Anna Kirkham
Edison’s Banquet Advice to Young Workers in Chicago
Thomas A. Edison told young job seekers at a Chicago banquet to throw all focus into work, ignore the clock, and not fear bosses. He said when you wish to leave a job, the employer may hire you as a partner instead.
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Thomas A. Edison
Cicago
Death of William F Harmon in Spencer Township
William F Harmon aged about seventy died of paralysis on the 9th at his son Geo E Harmon’s home in Spencer Township. He lived his entire life on the family farm. Survived by six children, five living in the county. Funeral Thursday at Thompson’s chapel conducted by Rev N M Rumbley. Interment in nearby cemetery.
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William F. Harmon
Geo. EF. Harmon
Spencer Township
N. M. Rumbley
Thompson’s Chapel
Local Marriage Licenses and Community Notes
Marriage license notices for Ira Evert Cotner and Esther Sands, and Charles Stevens with Kerbie Coffman, plus tale of Boone township visit. Various local items: a boy fractures his collar bone, a Floyd County marriage, a letter from Quincy, county janitor illness, farm sales on Feb 3, housing wanted, Purdue student return, and local greetings and ads.
Little Virgie Watson 1912 Obituary From Bethel Church
Virgie Watson infant daughter of Joshua and Emma Watson died January 11 1912 aged 1 year 4 days. Survived by father mother three brothers three sisters and many relatives. Funeral preached by Brother Roberts of U 38 church and interment at Bethel graveyard. Cradle Roll member she was the second baby called from the Cradle Roll to join Jesus. Poem lines accompany the notice.
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Little Virgie
Joshua
Emma Watson
Bro. Roberts
U. 38. Church
Bethel
Jesus
Virgie
E. L
Wedding Hint Amid Ice Filled Ohio River
South West Heth reports a forthcoming wedding. The Ohio River is described as icy. Local notes mention Weslan Brown visiting Jacoma, Arlie Winders on a Mauckport business trip, and several social visits including the Mont gomery and Frank families. A newborn girl is recorded for Ward Montgomery.
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Ohio
Weslan Brown
Jacoma
Arlie Winders
Mauckport
Anna Frank
Hobart
Lucy Frank
Ward Montgomery
Wayne
Hasland Winders
Wilbur Brown
Shuey Beanblossom
New Amsterdam
Jane Byrely
Arthur Hardsow
Washington Township
Clyde Hall
Valley City
Raleigh
Kitchen cabinet sale by J Rowe north of courthouse
A local cabinet dealer advertises kitchen cabinets at cutting prices this month. J Rowe, located north of the courthouse, promotes a splendid line for prospective buyers.
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Rowe
Court House
Apron Party in Laconia Honors Harry Best's Neat Work
Misses Dora and Jack Faith hosted an Apron Party in Laconia on Friday evening with many friends attending. The event featured prize awarded to Harry Best for neat work, judged by Maggie Ashton, Elizabeth Johns, and Mildred Wilson, with games, music, social chatter, and refreshments of popcorn and candy.
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Dora
Jack Faith
Laconia
Maggie
Nellie Ashton
Carrie
Artie Lilpop
Hortense Hust
Mary Wayne
Elizabeth Johns
Cora
Coda Reeves
Leora Byrum
Carrie Boone
Mildred Williar
Ruth Lyninger
Elsie Stults
Mildred Wilson
Freda Conrad
Sidney Ashton
Oscar
Frank Crosier
Frank Xing
Frank Stults
Stoy
Ralph
Trustees Report Highlights Vast Township Work
W H Bussabarger’s report fills over a page, showing the extensive township business. Field Examiners in their recent report to the State Boards of Accounts commend Bussabarger’s method as careful and conservative. They note proper recording of appropriations and Advisory Board proceedings authorizing Trustee transactions.
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W. H. Bussabarger
If Accounts
Book Typewriter Adopted by County Recorder Office
County Recorder C H Ginkins has installed a Book Typewriter in the Recorder's office. She and deputy J A Miller are learning to use it to speed public records work and reduce book space, promising cost savings that will eventually cover the machine.
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County Recorder
C. H. Ginkins
J. A. Miller
Cory Don Stage to Albany Schedule for Weekdays
The Corydon stage will travel to Albany on Monday Wednesday and Friday each week and return to Corydon on Tuesday Thursday and Saturday. Bj17-to
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Corydon
New Albany
Bone Meal Buy Offers and Local Notices
Tam offers fifty cents per hundred pounds for bones for a bone meal factory. Respond with details to Ben Hannel, 1173 Corydon Indiana. Lockhart and Farish celebrate clear snow on Floyd county line as pike company clears road. Royal sewing machine promoted with cut prices and a six foot extension table priced at 8.85. J L Rowe advertises bedroom suites and bake flour product Ez Bake Flour for nourishment.
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Tam
Bens
Hannel
Corydon
Ind
Lockhart & Farish
New Albany
Floyd County
Pike Company
Queer Church Ornamentation Across English Cathedrals
The Carlisle diocese balks at a memorial window design showing an angel with the dean and chapter’s coat of arms while Lincoln cathedral features an imp among its angelic choir. England’s ecclesiastical stonework is noted for humorous, odd carvings from Henry VII’s chapel griffins to Wells and Hereford cathedrals.
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Carlisle
Linccoln
Imp
England
Henry VII
S Chapel
Westminster Abbey
Durham Cathedral
Wells Cathedral
Hereford Cathedral
Boston
Westminster Cagette
Bread and Dyspepsia and the Role of Toasted Crust
The article argues wheat bread is not always bad for dyspeptics and that farinaceous foods can help some patients. It explains starch microbes irritate the gut, and recommends using crust or toasted crumbs to prevent fermentation, noting baking halts fermentation temporarily and toasting browns it permanently.
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Bouchard
Fragmentary exchange hints at Brown cellar conflict
Unclear dialogue implies Brown faced a dangerous scene as a pair of shoes and heavy coal are referenced. The overheard lines suggest a dramatic discovery or trap but lack concrete details, leaving the event ambiguous.
One Lump Goes A Long Way For Giraffe At 200
A Yonkers Statesman item recalls a keeper and a boy at the 200 asking about giraffe care. The keeper replies that one lump of sugar suffices, noting how far a single lump goes with the animal.
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Yonkers
Left When She Learned
A note reflects on a woman who spent a week training a waitress for the family she now serves, illustrating a shift in responsibilities and loyalty. The line hints at personal sacrifice and changing roles within domestic life.
Misprints Corrected in Jackson Township Report
Publisher notes several misprints in the Democrat issue of Jackson township Trustee M D Deweese’s report. Disbursements and tuition fund items corrected to proper names and amounts, omissions listed and blamed on the printer and proof readers.
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M. D. Deweese
Jackson Township
Democrat
Corydon Republican Pub Rep
Clarence Wright
Treas
H. C
Corydon Nat’! Bank
Nat's Bank
First
Nat’! Bank
Hiser
In Memory of Earl Huilfman Smith
A brief notice honors Earl Huilfman Smith born January 6 1912 who died January 10 1912 at the home of Wayne and Katie Smith. The parents mourn a short life and are comforted by faith in heaven and the Savior's invitation for children.
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Earl Huilfman Smith
Wayne
Katie Smith
Earl
Kingdom of Heaven
Corydon National Bank Stockholders Meet Announces 1911 Prosperity
The Corydon National Bank held its annual stockholders meeting Tuesday at 2 p m January 9 with full attendance. Directors were re elected: G W Applegate C W Thomas W E Cook J W McKinster B S Applegate Ed O Connor and M W Bean. Officers for 1912 named: President W E Cook Vice President B S Applegate Cashier G W Applegate. The bank notes its long standing county position and faith of business public. J T Reagan P E reports preaching January 21 Rehoboth 10 30 a m Evans Landing 7 00 p m with communion at both.
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The
Corydon National Bank
G. W. Applegate
C. W. Thomas
W. E. Cook
J. W. McKinster
B.S. Applegate
Ed O'Connor
M. W. Bean
B. 8. Applegate
Corydon National
Rehoboth
Evans Landing
J. T. Reagan
P. E
Dubois County Candidate William E. Cox Seeks Indiana Congress
Hon. William E. Cox of Dubois county vies for the Third Congressional District seat in Indiana subject to the action of Democrats across district counties.
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William E. Cox
Dubois County
Indiana
Local Candidate Seeks Prosecuting Attorney Post
Tildel T. Gobbel of Crawford County declares candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney of the Third Judicial Circuit serving Harrison Crawford and Perry counties, subject to Democratic party action in all three counties.
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Tildel T. Gobbel
Crawford County
Third Judicial
Harrison
Crawford
Perry
Representative Bierly Nominates for Harrison County
Remwmie Bierly of Posey township seeks the Democrat nomination for representative to the legislature from Harrison county, pending party action in the county.
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Sands — Cotner
D. F. Lennon
Kern, Bryan
Chas. Wolfe
Clarence Smith
John Mossler
Lois Keller
Madeline Connor
Walter Wolfe
Pauline Wilson
Grace Mossler
John Elliott
Harry Brown
Roy Turley
Faith Pinaire
Chas. Jordan
Virginia Hisey
Roscoe Davis
Ira Evert Cotner, Adena ,Esther Sands
Robert Hardsow
Kerbie M. Coffman
Chas. Williams
Billa Lemmon
Jeffersonville
Hay
That City
J. . Frank
Quincy
Illinois
Joseph Denbo
Thomas Keller
McMichael
Heidelberg
Elizabeth Hess
I. M. Berman
Forrest Bullett
Purdue University
Lafayette
Jas. W. McKinster
Lagrippe
South West Heth
Recorder Ginkins
Royal
J. L. Rowe
Neasson
Brown
Corrections In Trustees’ Report
Stockholders’ Meeting
Congress
Prosecuting Attorney
Remwmie Bierly
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