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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1906
Page
3
Frank W. Shireman appeals to Harrison County Democratic voters for support at the convention in his bid for Recorder. He stresses decades of Democratic loyalty, moral character, and a promise to administer honorably if nominated and elected. He invites voters to back his candidacy and declares his readiness to serve.
John F. Bence writes fellow Democrats that his wife’s illness kept him home but he remains in the fight to the finish. He rejects an opponent's rumor of withdrawal and says he will abide by the voters’ decision at the convention. He plans to meet supporters before the convention.
A political card from Henry W. Denzo announcing candidacy for Harrison county to the furniture trade and the public before the upcoming primary. He asks for support if in need of furniture, stoves, or ranges and extends regards if support is not possible.
Local retailer touts Red Mill as the place to find flour hay corn and all feed line essentials. The message invites customers to order from Red Mill and assures they will be shown why their products are the best.
Emma Family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and help during recent troubles. The note also markets Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a liquid cold cure sold by druggists. Jan.
Mrs Inman widow of Charles Inman died at her daughter Mrs Joshua Lemmon in New Albany on Friday morning after a long illness aged 71. She was born in the county, long resident of Laconia, and a longtime member of the M FE church. Survived by three children Mrs Joshua Lemmon Mrs George Boone and Charles Inman of New Albany. Funeral held Saturday at the daughter’s home conducted by Rev George H Murphy and body interred at Cedar Hill cemetery.
The Rev W G Morgan closed the prolonged meeting at Wood's chapel Monday night with several conversions and some additions. Chas Routh and family visited Mrs James Dalton and family over the weekend. L B Swarens is ill, Miss Florence Louden visited him Saturday. John 57 Burgess was injured when his horse fell near Wood's chapel last Thursday. Rev Batram began a series of meetings at the A B church in Ramsey Tuesday night. Dora Rosenbarger visited relatives nearby last week. Eureka Telephone Company adds new lines around here. Rev Dr Poucher held quarterly meeting at Wood's chapel Monday.
August Ott wins champion log hauling while local residents visit relatives in Locust Point. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Payton and son travel to Peter Tabler's home. Mrs. Henry Walther hosts a shack pulling. Attendees include Tena Voelker, Mary Voelker, Anna Dest aich, Lorina Walther, Gusta Walther, Emna Engell, Laura Engell, and Rosa Ott. Tena and Mary Voelker are declared champion shock pullers.
Beechwood reports a welcome visit from the Democrat. Miss Ambrosia Hurst manages school progress. Dick left for New Albany to take a new position. Roscoe Crecelius went to work for J. W. Thomas near Corydon. Local residents haul logs to Keller Manufacturing. W. B. Gleitz runs a busy saw mill. A. J. Thomas of Corydon moves his saw mill east of H Quebbeman. Nellie and Katie Bruch visit cousin Lula Bruch Sunday.
Schuyler Carver sues in Harrison Circuit Court for slander demanding 5000 dollars. He alleges John C Yeager accused him of burning his barn. Plaintiffs reside near Mauckport.
Announcement lists marriage licenses issued for Marshall A. Watson with Zora Faith Clyde E. McRae with Abbie F. Lem mel, and Lee L. Miller with Rose L. Funkhous. Business ad notes J. J. Bulleit & Bon supplies shingles laths lumber paints doors windows.
Local column reports Democratic candidates appealing to town voters while I T Taylor remains ill. Residents note sidewalk upgrades and several personal health updates. A new girl brings smiles to Tom Bridgeman. Mrs Evans and Maggie Leffler improve or return home. Visits, meetings, and travels are recorded among neighbors and Grangers hosting a successful Saturday gathering with community entertainment.
Bridgeport reports ex-trustee Tom Farnsley has malaria fever. Joe Diddlcott of Louisville visited relatives here Sunday. A barge carrying 30 000 bushels of coal sank two miles east last week. Thomas Farnsley seeks Floyd county commissioner south district. Bob Stewart shot a horse after it was kicked by another. Lu Shireman lost a $25 pocketbook between New Albany and Bridgeport last Saturday. Jake Oaquin broke his wagon near here last week. Roddy Johnson narrowly escaped a blaze when the foundation of his new house gave way.
A large barn at Frederick Johns's Taylor township farm caught fire around one o'clock Sunday night. Two horses died in the flames, and grain, hay, and farm implements were lost. Estimated damage runs near 3000 dollars with 2000 dollars insured. Cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Wm Dowdle and sister Pearl attended the pie supper at Ludlow school house last Friday night. Robert W Dobson was in New Albany midweek. Jasper Melton and son Charlie visited New Albany. Miss Ethel Conner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Conner, is ill with pneumonia and friends wish her a speedy recovery. John Zenor's saw mill near Rogers Camp Ground Church resumes work after idle days. Ben Barger hosted a house raising at the site of his burned residence amid cold weather. Residents faced fuel shortages as the drop in temperature hit the area. Julius Johns was in New Albany for business at week’s end. Rolla Breeves of New Albany visited Miss Nellie Funk on Sunday. Miss Lacey Ailburn, formerly of the county, visits Thaddeus Dobson’s relatives before returning to Velpin Pike county, and expresses delight with the county.
The Rev Black ended a protracted meeting Sunday night with notable revival and 47 conversions and 35 accessions to the church. Family visits and marriages are noted as Clyde Williams and Abbie Lemmel wed at the bride’s home.
Charles E. Sieg by attorneys Funk and Douglass filed suit in Harrison Circuit Court against Southern Railroad Company of Indiana for 22,000 dollars for injuries to his son Roy C. twelve. The incident on October 11, 1904 near Milltown allegedly caused the boy to stumble on a crosstie and have a truck wheel run over his leg, severing it. The boy, represented by a guardian, seeks 10,000 dollars claiming lifelong crippling.
Ina C Kopp in Heidelberg reports the Corydon to Dixie telephone line is complete. Grace Windell returns from visit to New Albany. Mrs Mary Lewis Smoots sold her farm to William Russell. Zetta Windell and Clarence visit relatives near Hill Grove. C B Kopp and daughters Bessie and Tena visit William Rease near Cedar Wood. A gathering at Mr and Mrs George Fry's home attracts about sixty guests with music by Robert Hottell Khmer and Gertie Simcoe.
The Democratic Central Committee changes voting to mark X in small squares beside names instead of crossing out names. It urges election boards to count votes if voter intent is clear, even if the cross is not in the square currently. Once voters adjust, the rule should be enforced strictly.
Frankie Rhodes has the scarlet fever. Mary Watson remains unwell. Mrs Carry Watson is sick. Arrinda Hockmans dislocated her shoulder last week. Sam Windell lost two cows due to a straw stack collapse. Perry Stonecipher trades for Abe Rhodes. Williard Wiseman works in the roller mills at New Albany.
The Washington Circuit Court grand jury at Salem returned twenty three indictments charging Jas per N Solliday with illegal sale of liquors after saloons closed by remonstrance. Indictments were also returned against Wm Stanly George Goldene and Henry Streaker on similar charges. Since saloons closed several wholesale liquor houses opened and reports say many blind tigers are operating.
The undersigned thanks the public for past patronage and asks for continued support this year. He will travel to Cincinnati and other points this week to obtain a new supply of buggies and surreys considered the finest ever brought to Corydon. He urges customers to withhold orders until seeing the new stock and promotes Old Hickory wagons.
Mr J F Williams and family of Princeton Indiana visit De Pauw and relatives. Mrs G W Churchill and son Forest visit Falls Cities. W P Seacat visits David Jackson and attends quarterly meeting at Horner's chapel. Many locals attend revival at Wood's Chapel.
Ward Robbins died last Monday at his home five miles below Mauck port after an illness of eight days of typhoid fever. He was thirty-five, formerly a Tarascon boat clerk for seven years, took sick on the boat. He leaves a wife and one child. The funeral was at Concord church and the remains were laid to rest at New Amsterdam.
Grandma La Duke is sick. Henry Toops from Illinois visits relatives. Mors H EB Farnsley has regained strength after illness. Mr and Mrs Charles Wilson took a trip to the city. Eddie Kirth son of Tom Pearson has pneumonia. Clyde Tapps heads to Illinois for summer work. Anna Farnsley’s 18th birthday party held. Grove’s Chill Tonic advertised 50c with claim of iron and quinine.
Channes FL Grervox of Corydon Ind encloses $1 to renew his subscription to the Corydon Democrat. Addressed to Editor Norry Maprson Inc dated January 29 1906 with best wishes to the editor.
Section 32 of the town water works ordinance prohibits using water without a permit from the superintendent and prescribes a fine up to five dollars for violations. The notice recalls that water supply costs are recovered through fees and mentions Oliver Plows and repairs with an order invitation dated January 31 and signed V. H. Bumerr & Son.
Laconia residents attend the funeral of Mrs Versalia Inman of New Albany formerly of Laconia buried at Corydon. Stoy Rhodes sold his farm to Ben Kirkham near New Middleton and moves to Farmers City Illinois after auction. Ben Kickhaim moving near Laconia. Marion Kirklam moved into a new house. Miss Martha Barger of Louisville attended Mr Banton's funeral at Rehoboth. J L O'Bannon and family and Mrs Lacnie Davis of Corydon attended a funeral at Rehoboth. Mr and Mrs Lawrence McRae of Montpelier are visiting. Lacy the racehorse died. Charley Davis of Corydon spent time with his girl Anna Brown. Miss Addie Stevenson of New Albany visiting. Laura Crosier visiting Adam Crosier Jr. Laura Cooper staying with Mrs Scott Crosier. Whooping cough and mumps rage locally. Mae Rager of New Albany visiting Eli Shields family. Jake Cotter moved to C G Boone property and Alva Denbo into Cotner house. Eli Shields returned from Cincinnati after visit for Jarecki Chemical and Fertilizer Co. Joel Russell has two fine young horses for sale.
Lanesville reports Endris starting a coal yard that sells quickly while John A. Garing lies ill with typhoid fever under Dr Baxter’s care. Miss Uizzie Bachman visited relatives in Paris Cities, and Philip Smith of Hayti attended the funeral of John Smith on Sunday January 21, described as the largest in memory. Rev Polhemus led the services. Peter Kochert and Anna Weisenberger were married at a Catholic church with Father A Peckskamp officiating, to reside west Franklin township.
August Baunach relocated his sawmill to Mr. Messner's farm to saw lumber for Messner's barn. Clara Rochter returns from Louisville after a three month stay. Harry Gresham fractures an arm hauling legs. Dr Baxter treats. A Roehner horse dies. Harveson finds another horse with a broken leg, then Spider reports a dead horse. John Gresham's horse ill per Dr Littell. Laresville Post Grausers host installation dinner. Cranchall Grangers attend. Eldridge McKinster visits Columbus relatives.
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