Bargain Counter Draws Shoppers in Elizabeth Indiana
W D Barnes in Elizabeth Indiana invites early shoppers to browse a bargain counter offering a wide range of items. The notice urges patrons to arrive soon to secure preferred picks.
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
3
W D Barnes in Elizabeth Indiana invites early shoppers to browse a bargain counter offering a wide range of items. The notice urges patrons to arrive soon to secure preferred picks.
The Democratic County Central Committee of Harrison County met at Corydon and changed the county primary date to Friday April 3 to align with Crawford and Perry counties for joint primaries. A plurality rule for Judge and Prosecutor nominations will determine the winner across the three counties, aiming for unity and a strong Democratic showing in November.
Several testaments were probated. John Vanner’s will leaves all property to his wife for life with remainder to children. Catherine Bauer’s will left property to her children. Simon Garing’s will directs property to wife for life and then to their children. Eva Garing is executrix. John L. Beanblossom’s will leaves property to wife for life with remainder to children in equal shares.
W. E. Cotner of Posey township announces as a candidate for County Coroner in this issue of The Democrat. A Boone county native with lifelong residence in the area, he is described as a fine Democrat and well qualified for the office. The piece notes his wide local acquaintance and support. Services at Smith's Camp Ground are scheduled for Sunday February 2 at three o'clock conducted by Rev. Nordsick with all invited.
The Democrat announces Frank Cunningham of Boone township as a candidate for County Commissioner in the Third District. A farmer in his prime, Cunningham is described as energetic progressive and capable, a staunch Democrat from a large Democratic family. The piece asserts he was the party’s nominee two years prior and would win with a handsome majority if nominated again, promising stability for Harrison County's interests.
German Heyer announces Worurat Meyer as Democratic candidate for Franklin township trustee. Meyer is a leading county farmer, known for honesty and industry, with strong party support and wide confidence. If nominated he would likely win by a large majority and serve his people faithfully.
A Congregational church at Central calls a meeting on Saturday February 15 1908 at 2 PM to arrange disposal of the Central parsonage. All members of Congregational churches especially Heidelburg and Beechwood are urged to attend by order of a majority of church officers.
Franklin township Democratic voters and candidates are asked to meet at Chris Meyer's Drug Store in Lanesville on Saturday March 7 1908 to arrange a township primary for nominating local candidates. By order of the committee.
An old advertisement asks about backache and fatigue, suggesting kidney and bladder issues. It promotes De Witt's Kidney and Bladder Pills as a prompt remedy for backache, weak back, bladder inflammation, and weak kidneys, sold by L. A. Riely & Son.
Hez Luckett chaired the Harrison County Democratic Central Committee meeting held January 25 1908 in Corydon. Major actions set April 3 1908 as the county primary with multiple township voting sites and an Australian voting system, plus canvassing rules and executive committee duties.
Mrs. Henry Ludlow shows improvement while Mrs Ab Steepleton and Mrs Wright Holliday face serious illness with unclear recovery. J Ed Ashton hosted a spelling match at No 1 last Tuesday night, described as very enjoyable. John Boone and Rush Boone sold two mules to Sheriff Baskett of Kentucky. Miss Lillian Davis and Miles Young of Evans Landing and Orlap Conrad and Hardin Lemmon of Coryd a wy.ab contribute fragmented notices.
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