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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
5
A cluttered page from Corydon features shop notices and prices at Vogt’s and M. Chiffin & Co, a Red Mill wheat purchase note, gear ads from Gerulins and Guidties, and various household items. Local updates mention Auditor Hess ill in bed, Miss Bessie Faith sick, and community mentions of school, weather, and upcoming agricultural gear sales.
Mr V Yolbect Al Poke of Pastor Township writes Tar Dewocryr to state he is not a candidate for Trustee. He says the announcement was sent last week by a friend through a misunderstanding.
Hon John H Luckett of Crawford County declares his candidacy for reelection as prosecuting attorney. He is described as well known and popular, praised for diligence and conscientious service in pursuing lawbreakers amid a crowded field.
Readable fragments describe visits by Mrs Der to Indiana, Mr and Mrs Anderson visiting Mr and Mrs TP Fiyvun, and various relatives in Rosewood and Pacdish. It mentions the six year old Charles De trek recovering from puentmotia and other family travel details with incomplete names and places.
An ideal production Ten Nights in a Bar Room by C W Ogden is slated for the Auditorium next Saturday with eighteen in the company. A notable magic scene of rolling reptiles is promised as part of the show noted as a great temperance drama. Tickets are 25c at the door and a church concert precedes the event.
Fragmentary text attacks primary rules and a judge renomination. The piece alleges misstatements by opponents and defends a candidate, claiming supporters will be swayed as truth emerges.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Snyder Miles Cortes and Miss Gereride near Mr and Mrs David Miles South of town. A Sunday event in a church or hall appears to involve many friends, with garbled lines about location hours and attendees. No clear outcome or date is legible.
A garbled OCR excerpt mentions Porat av Graves and a ceremonial event with unclear details. It references a car incident, a parade or march, and a claim that some speech or delivery ranked among the best ever, with vague pricing notes and lingering confusion about participants.
The readable text fragment discusses religious figures and potential election outcomes in a town. It questions whether a deity-inspired leadership could be elected by a large majority and notes potential consequences for local governance and faith matters.
Hugh A. Rhodes announced his candidacy for a second term as County Surveyor. He has served two years in the office and faces no opposition according to custom. The message asserts his honesty and democratic values during his tenure.
County residents warned against replying to letters from publishers of the New York Bible House seeking S106 yearly subscriptions and prepaid packages. The issue has been investigated and deemed a bold swindle. Citizens urged to save their $1.35.
A scuffle last Saturday between Pabists Cung Jean and Frank, son of James Gever, resulted in Jean stabbing Prank Watkins in the ribs. The incident occurred during a dispute as both boys, about 12 years old, became involved, with concerns of further retaliation and police inquiry.
A natural gas explosion at the Seitz hotel in Marion Indiana on January 12 kills three people and fatally injures two, with ten others seriously hurt. Victims listed include Charles Beitel and Mrs. Beitel, James Devlin, and Edward Gaskill, L. H. Hobis among the fatally injured.
A disjointed Indiana wire report recalls a pistol assault on Dedman and his wife near a church, a pursuit of suspects led by Willard Catt who escaped, and youths detained at Flora. It also notes smallpox trends, state politics accreditations, and a reunion of brothers after nine years in Columbus.
Our plans for spring are under way as the store previews new items expected to appear when the season opens, promising readers a ahead view of upcoming merchandise and features.
Statistics from the state health bulletin show Indiana's rural areas had lower death rates than cities in 1900 with 32 271 indigent deaths and a 12.75 per 1000 rate. Open air and exercise are praised, while urban pollution and crowded skylines are blamed for poorer circulation and higher mortality.
E L Rhodes of Boone township Me died in Louisville aged 20 from smallpox. He was son of W and Catherine Rhodes of Crisyos Ttohals. The funeral arrangements and services will be held across Washington, Dubois, Floyd, Scott, Clark and Crawford counties on listed dates.
James Mahoney trainmaster of Union Traction was fatally injured two others badly hurt in collision between a motor car and a freight train on the Anderson Mahon line last evening.
We stock canned fruits and vegetables and dried fruit. Cereals such as Maltina Vita Force Cream Crisp Cream of Wheat Shredded Wheat Grape Nuts Bee O See Ruled Oats and Ost Meal. Also hominy slake rice beans green beans glassware and queensware. Ten cent counter stocked with low prices.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at her residence four miles south of Corydon on the Corydon and LaConia road Thursday February 18. The sale includes horses cows pigs binder mower wheat drill hay rake farming implements and household goods. Terms: sums over five dollars on credit seven months with bankable notes. under five dollars cash. Sale on grounds. Warranted Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised with drug store sale.
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