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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1908

Page

5

Prominent Attorney Edward D Mitchell Dies Suddenly

Edward D Mitchell prominent attorney drops dead at 7 30 pm last Wednesday January 15 at his Oak street home heart failure. Funeral at Presbyterian church January 17 at 2 with Rev A McLevine and remarks by Harry McGrain and John H Heth. He was 40s, married Harriet Mathes with strong community ties and roles in L N A L C Railroad and local church.

Edward D Mitchell Oak Street Presbyterian Church A. Mc Levine Harry McGrain John H. Heth Winifred Brewster T J. Hudson Will J. J. Heit George W. Applegate, Jr Wilson KK. Cook Masonic Fraternity Lodge of Elks of New Albany Mitchell L. N.al& C Nuew

Resignation Accepted at Corydon National Bank

A letter dated January 14 1905 announces the resignation of W B Slemons as cashier of Corydon National Bank Corydon Indiana due to ill health. The board commends his twenty three years of service praising growth of the bank and his trusted stewardship with millions handled and proper accounting. The message is signed by W and Coors Vice President.

Corydon National Bank Corydon Ind W. B. Slemons Corydon, Ind Slemons W., &, Coors

Three Killed and Two Injured on Southern By Trestle

A Southern Railway high trestle wreck between Corydon Junction and Mott Station killed Engineer Clarence Dunham Fireman Y W H Scott and Brakeman Frank M Carter. Conductor J W Pritchett and Brakeman C L Stewart were seriously hurt but may recover. A special train from New Albany carried officials and doctors to aid the injured and recover bodies.

Corydon Junction Mott Station Clarence Dunham Y W. H. Scott Frank M Carter J. W. Pritchett C. L. Stewart Scott Carter Caboose Pritchett Stewart Dunham New Albany Wilcox Weathers W. H. Scott Ramsey James Carter Milltown James M. Blake W. H. Davidson Jacob Schester Eugene Rose A. F. Jenkins C. C. Gailey Edward Cunningham Grafton N. Y Lastonday James W. Cox Huntingburg S. M. Jones Courier- Journal New York New Albany Camp Modern Woodmen of America

Birthday Dinner Held At Andrew Barnickle Home

A birthday dinner for Andrew Barnickle was held last Thursday January 9 at his home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Andy Ansett Mr and Mrs Charles Hall Mr and Mrs Guthrie McRae Mr and Mrs George Johns Mr and Mrs Henry Liebert Scott Kuelly and family Wm Jones and family Wm Watters and family Sherman Russell and family Miss Maggie Cromwell Fred and Edward Barnickle of Jeffersonville. Guests enjoyed a noon meal and social chat before departing late in the day.

Andrew Barnickle Andy Ansett Charles Hall Guthrie McRae George Johns Henry Liebert Scott Kuelly Wm Jones Wm. Watters Sherman Russell Maggie Cromwell Fred and Edward Barnickle Jeffersonville Mr. Barnickle EM. J

Corydon man files for Democratic Sheriff nomination

Peter S. Wright of Corydon announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff. His formal announcement will appear later.

Peter S. Wright Corydon

Indiana Life Endowment Co pays widow after policy claim

Mrs Harriett M Mitchell receives $100 funeral benefit and a monthly pension of 330 from Indiana Endowment Co through director C A Hostetter after the death of Edward D Mitchell. She notes rapid settlement within 36 hours and expresses relief in Corydon Indiana on January 17 1908.

Indiana Life Endowment Co C. A Hostetter Harriett M. Mitchell Ed.d.mitchell Edward Mitchell Edward D. Mitchell Mas Harner M. Mitenecs

Stone attack injures Democratic official on train

Adam Heimberger of New Albany second vice chairman of the Democratic State committee was struck and badly wrippled by a stone through a train window as it arrived at Jeffersonville Tuesday evening. The attack occurred near Claysburg where several similar acts have occurred recently. A Weir family daughter was also wounded by a stone in a separate home incident. Authorities note rising white resentment against negroes and brakemen on Pennsylvania lines.

Adam Heimberger New Albany Elasirman Democratic State Committee Lee Anh Jeffersonville Heimberger Claysburg Melvin Weir Pennsylvania

Southern Railway Cuts Salaries for Executives

President Finley of the Southern Railway Company announced a ten percent pay reduction for the President, Vice Presidents, general officers, and their office staff effective February 1 1908 due to falling business and revenue.

Washington Finley Vo Southern Railway Company

Chamberlain's Salve Promoted for Fever Sores

Advertises Chamberlain's Salve as best remedy to keep fever sores and chronic sores in healthy condition. Claims efficacy for chapped hands sore nipples burns and skin diseases. Sold by L. A. Riley & Son.

L. A. Riely & Son

Still at It Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs at Old Price

Janld tf J S Primmer announces egg prices for setting 15 eggs at $1.00 and farm runs at 30 cents per setting. The notice appears in a local market listing.

Janld Tf J. S, Prrimmer

Corydon National Bank Shares Reelect Directors and Name Officers

The annual meeting on January 14 approved the 1907 report with strong earnings and deposits. Directors G W Applegate W E Cook Ed OConnor J W Meckin ster and C W Thomas were reelected. Officers for 1908 named President G W Applegate Vice President W E Cook Cashier G W Applegate Jr and Assistant Cashier B S Applegate.

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Geo. W. Hoke Elizabeth Indiana Harriet Mathes George H. Mathes James Mitchell James K. Marsh Corydon Bar Com Corydos pCopy Tod . Daoneary Corydon, Lad The Corydon National State Board of Finance United States Government State of Indiana Bankers’ Association Harrison County Blue River Townships Jackson Township Spencer Township Franklin Township Barrison Township Scott Township Washington Township Heth Township Boone Townshire Webster Township Posey Township Taylor Township Mauckport New Middletown Lanesville New Amsterdam Laconia School Board of Corvden National G. W. Applegate W. E. Cook Ed. O'Connor J. W. Meckinster C. W. Thomas G. W. Applegate, Jr B. S. Applegate
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