Beast in Human Form Arraigned on Family Abuse Charges
James Timberlake of Taylor township was arraigned in Justice Hunter's court on charges of mistreating his seventeen year old daughter and an incident with intent to commit upon his nine year old daughter. He pled guilty to the first charge, bond set at $1000, remanded if not posted. Proceedings on the second charge are pending. Witnesses say the abuse has occurred for years. timberlake is 58 with three children and is son of the late Col Timberlake.
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James Timberlake
Taylor Township
Hunter
Col. Timberlake
Road Improvement Debate Prompts Tax Question in Blue River
The article discusses the Good Roads movement with focus on Blue River township and projected gravel road bonds. It argues taxation limits, compares nearby counties, and urges residents to support a pike project, claiming long term benefits despite fears of tax rises.
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Friends of Better Roads
Scott
Washington
Orange
Scott County
Monroe Township
Washington County
Gibson Township
Washington Township
Orange County
French Lick
Blue River Township
Harrison County
Two-Term Rule for Commissioners Not Changed
The Democrat clarifies that the two term limit for county commissioners has not been altered by any resolution. Contenders like Yeager have sparked questions, but the policy remains two terms with rare exceptions. The paper advises patience until the proper time and stresses keeping to Democratic customs.
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Yeager
Pte-Ton
K. B. Love
A Cure for Lumbago by W C Williamson Amherst Va
W C Williamson of Amherst Virginia reports long lasting lumbago relief after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. He credits the balm with providing complete relief where other remedies failed. Sold at Crosiers corner drug store. Ian
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W. C. Williamson
Amherst, Va
Chamberlain
Crosier’s Corner
Ian
Democratic Official Declines Judicial Candidacy
A Harrison Crawford County Democrat states he is professionally settled and declines entering politics as a candidate for Judge. He thanks those who solicited and supported him, expressing sincere gratitude.
Miller Seeks Recorder Nomination in Democratic Primary
David M. Miller issues a public card announcing his candidacy for Recorder in the forthcoming Democratic primary. He emphasizes his long party involvement, work ethic, education, and reliability, urging fellow Democrats to support him and recalling his status as a married, working man.
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David M. Miller
Gwartney Urged to Run for Congress in District
George K. Gwartney of this place is urged by friends to enter the Congress race. He surveys the district and may announce in the next DeMocrat issue. As former Prosecuting attorney and local businessman, he is expected to wage a strong campaign. John W. Bussabarger offers a buggy and harness for sale.
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George K. Gwartney
Gwartney
John W. Bussabarger
Uncle Tom's Cabin charms at College Auditorium
Davis and Busby Bros. present Uncle Tom's Cabin at the College Auditorium on Thursday January 30 with scenery praised as exceptional. Seats at Neily's Drugstore priced 25c 50c and 75c.
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Eva
Davis & Busby Bros
College Auditorium
Neily’s
Record Breaker S D Bartley Tops Wagon Sales
Record breaker S D Bartley traveling salesman for Keller Mfg Co led last week with 240 wagons sold totaling 10000 dollars. He worked western Tennessee and Kentucky in January and is praised as one of the best wagon men on the road, genial and clever, making lasting friends.
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S.D. Bartley
Keller Mfg. Co
Tennessee
Kentucky
Sam
Judge C. W. Cook Nominated for Re election
The Crawford County Democrat and this paper endorse Judge C. W. Cook for a second term as Judge of the Crawford Circuit Court. His upright decisions, economy in conducting courts, and respected character are praised as adding to the district’s judicial dignity and good government.
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C. W. Cook
Cook
Crawford County
Judge Cook
Crawford Circuit
Ank
Good Thoughts Shape Life And Influence
A teaching urges cultivating good thoughts to purify and strengthen life. It argues that thinking good thoughts leads to good words and deeds, while dwelling on evil thoughts breeds cynicism and unhappiness, affecting mind body and soul.
Hon S M Stockslager for Judge of the third circuit
The column announces Hon S M Stockslager as a candidate for Judge of the third judicial circuit. A longtime attorney and political figure, he served as State Senator, Congressman, and General Land Office Commissioner, and was Civil War veteran and former newspaper co owner.
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S. M. Stockslager
Third Judicial Circuit
Stockslager
Harrison
Crawford
Congress
General Land Office
Cleveland
13Th
Ind. Volunteer Cavalry
Rural Mail Routes Gain Ground in Indiana
N H Myers Jeffer sonville postmaster expects several rural mail delivery routes in Jeffersonville soon. About 35 routes are set up monthly in Indiana with 1009 applications filed. 50 percent approved. Indiana has 472 routes serving 340000 daily individuals. 47,000 families receive mail each day except Sunday. The first Indiana route began in November 1896 at Hope. Congress may fund 36000000 for free rural routes. Rural carriers act as traveling postmasters aiding daily papers weather forecasts money orders and stamps.
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N. H. Myers
Jeffersonville
Utica Township
Bethlehem Township
New Washington
Solon
New Market
Henze
Indiana
Hope
Bartholomew County
Congress
Katharine Eggleston to Speak in Lecture Course
Katharine Eggleston with national reputation as reader and dramatic reciter will headline the next Lecture Course. A graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and its School of Oratory, she studied at the Boston School of Oratory and Boston University. She has contributed to major magazines and will appear February 19.
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Katharine Eggelston
Ohio Wesleyan University
School of Oratory
Boston School of Oratory
Boston University
Bulleit Implement Co Sold to W H Bulleit & Son
Changed hands January twentieth and the entire interest in the Bulleit Implement Co is sold to W H Bulleit and Son. All pre sale accounts notes and indebtedness are to be settled at the business place and extensions must be secured by new notes. Miss Lettie Kepner handles settlements for BULLEST IMPLEMENT Co by Henry A Goetz.
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Bulleit Implement Co
W. H. Bulleit & Son
Miss Lettie Kepner
Bullest Implement Co
Henry A. Goetz
Egg orders open for February to May books
Henry W. Denno of Corydon Indiana advertises egg bookings for February through May. First-come, first-served policy for order filling with price listed as 1.00 per unit and a claimed yield range.
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Henry W. Denno
Corydon, Ind
Death of Alex Grable at 75 in Ill near Brownville
Alex Grable died at his son in law Peter Burn home near Brownville Illinois on January 5 1902 of dropsy of the heart aged 75 years 6 months. He leaves two sons and one daughter. He was uncle to Alex and Eli Gravie west of town.
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Alex Grable
Peter Burn
Brownville
Ill
Alex
Eli Gravie
O Ban non Named Democratic County Auditor Candidate
The DeMocRAT announces J. L. O Ban non as a candidate for County Auditor subject to the Democratic county primary convention. Rennie is described as genial, sober, honest and industrious with strong qualifications and decades of party campaigning in Harrison county. He has served as a state representative and is noted for harmony within the party and support for the eventual nominee.
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J. L. O’bannon
Rennie
Harrison County
Free Sample Offer for Chamberlain’s Tablets at Crosier’s
A note urges readers to visit Crosier's Drug Store to obtain a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets described as the best physic. The ad notes the remedy cures stomach disorders biliousness and headache.
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Crosier
Chamberlain
Jan
Harrison County judge candidates for two circuits
Judge C W Cook of Harrison county seeks the 8th Judicial Circuit seat covering Harrison and Crawford counties subject to Democratic primary action and the judicial delegate convention. S M Stocks lager of Harrison county runs for Judge of the 3rd Judicial Circuit comprising Harrison and Crawford counties under Democratic primary and delegate convention rules.
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Harrison and
Crawford Counties
C. W. Cook
Harrison County
Craywford
S.M. Stockslager
Judicia
Harrison
Crawford
Judicil
Por State Senator Candidate Smith Askren Seeks Joint District Seat
Hon. Smith Askren of Harrison county seeks the Joint Senator position for the district including Harrison and Floyd counties, pending Democratic primary elections.
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Smith Askren
Harrrison
Democratic Primary Auditor Candidates Listed
James A. McRae of Taylor Township and Samuel C. Mauck of Scott Township join George L. Hess of Franklin Township and Jacob L. O Bannon of Harrison Township as Democratic primary Auditor hopefuls. Each seeks party action in the upcoming contest.
Recorder candidates emerge in Harrison township race
C H Ginkins is a candidate for Recorder in Harrison township with DAVID M MILLER and DANIEL M SHARP also seeking the post, all under the Democratic primary process and subject to party action.
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C. H. Ginkins
Harrison Township
Recorder
David M. Miller
Daniel M. Sharp
Candidates Seek Commissioner Post in First District
Andrew J. McIntosh of Jackson town seeks the Democratic primary for Commissioner in the First District. Rae A. Thomas J. Stevens also seeks the post in Jackson township. David Kaylor of Morgan township is a candidate for Commissioner in the First District, subject to the Democratic primary.
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Andrew J. McIntosh
Jackson Townsie
Acts
Rae A
Thomas J. Stevens
Jackson Township
David Kaylor
Morgan Township
Yeager Seeks Third District Commissioner Nomination
Amos W. Yeager of Heth township announces candidacy for Commissioner in the Third District, subject to Democratic primary action.
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Amos W. Yeager
Heth Township
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Judah
Katharine Eggleston
Alex. Grable
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James A. McRae
George L. Hess
Franklin Township
Samuel C. Mauck
Scott Township
Jacob L. O'Bannon
First Dist
Third Dist
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