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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1905
Page
4
Milwaukee county grand jury, probing alleged graft, has issued more than sixty true bills. Capiases will be prepared for service by the sheriff immediately. Indictments cover additional county deals and reportedly involve certain state legislators tied to laws enacted two years ago.
John Schiskloskas a Russian migrant detained near La Junta Colorado confessed to killing his wife in Belmont Massachusetts last Wednesday night He described drinking quarrels in a park where he cut her throat with a knife and abandoned the body in a pulley then fled west without hiding his identity.
In Lafayette Indiana on July 17 Alex Kennedy, an exhausted veteran, shot Dr. Philip Tresca after entering the drug store and demanding surrender. He had been on a three day spree and was later arrested.
Senator William A. Clark of Montana remains in grave condition after Saturday surgery to remove a brain abscess. Doctors report his progress as satisfactory but warn recovery will take at least four days and the family is briefed on the seriousness of his illness.
Richmond Ind July 11 Professor Jos Moore aged 73 a former president of Bartham college and long time figure at the school is dead He was known as Harthams grand old man and influenced generations of students during his fifty three years of service at the institution
Washington announces William Russell of Maryland as minister to Venezuela succeeding Bowen. Russell, former secretary of legation at Caracas, previously served as minister to Colombia from Bogotá, where he was recalled by Mr. Barrett.
The fifteenth annual meeting of the Christian churches of Floyd county will convene at Edwardsville Duncan Floyd county Friday night July 28 and continue over Lord's day. All the ministers of the county are expected to attend. An interesting program will be made. Everybody invited to attend. W L Norton FE M YE Nowrse Secretary President
A dated advertisement urges use of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the purest remedy for sores burns boils eczema bleeding itching and protruding piles. It promotes the genuine salve sold by druggists and notes Mrs. Julia Kennedy of Blue River township is very low with heart trouble.
In discussing whether trout hear, a correspondent argues they do not. The fish are sensitive to water and earth vibrations from approaching danger, so still people can speak and laugh while any movement terrifies the shy fish.
A Washington Star remark notes that Graf ton was acquitted while local business people on the jury suffered financially and faced hunger as a result. The fragment reflects tension over the outcome and jury impact.
A witty household exchange shows a wife praising Jack for being ready to offer new promises after breaking old ones, highlighting humor in domestic life.
Jess Slider, held on suspicion in the Rolf Cardwell killing at Coalmont, was arrested in Hymera and jailed here. He denies the shooting but admits an intimate relation with Mrs. Cardwell, and authorities believe he planned to kill her rather than Cardwell.
In Cambridge Indiana on July 12 thieves forced entry to Morris and Krahl's dry goods and clothing shop and carried off about 800 dollars in goods. They also took a small amount from the cash drawer.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Localiarkets Castor I and potential buyers or purchases. No clear event or outcome is readable. The readable fragments reference entities but lack coherent actions to summarize.
A Washington Post reader recalls trying a beauty article that urged a cucumber based facial routine. She describes steams, creams, and onion rubbing until her skin suffers and her husband questions the method. The mix up prompts her to desert shared tips for solitude in skin care.
Beatrix Jones argues that Le Notre created a global school of outdoor art. His influence spans Aranjuez, La Cañaja, Wilhelmshohe, Ommrienbourg, Albani, Pamphili, Hampton Court, and Windsor. He redefined gardens from medieval garlands to expansive, unified ensembles, shaping today’s landscape design.
A detective explains criminal insurance where second story men pay about 125 yearly for 1000 coverage to hire better defense. Receivers of stolen goods often run these insurances with offices in Philadelphia New York and St Louis. A Illinois criminals benevolent group pays members a weekly $1 into a fund that supports families during imprisonment.
A porter handling luggage at a large northern England station demanded a tip from a tourist. When not given, he asked what to tell anyone who asks what was paid, joking about a three cent tip.
A guest known for boasting claimed a car can be reshaped at will into a bedstead or grand piano. He boasted of another man who turned a motor car into a telegraph pole a ditch a fence and a horse in hours, showcasing rapid vehicle metamorphoses.
A country store passenger asks the grocer to wind the clock and set it going. the grocer replies that the clock is a sign and the customer muses over its meaning before leaving.
A physician remarks that the trouble stems from excess adipose tissue. Mrs. Plumpton responds with surprise and questions whether this explains her considerable weight.
Paris reports a "diamond cure" for consumption and pneumonia. W. T. McGee of Vanleer Tennessee endorses Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds as a fast, permanent remedy. Available at L A Riley & Son, 50c or 1, with a trial bottle free.
A five room house and stable are offered for sale within two tracks of the court house in a desirable location. The notice advertises a bargain and mentions potential buyers to act quickly.
Laconia updates list Jasper Conrad with appendicitis Uncle John Neafus and Capt Joseph L Marsh still ill C G Boone threshed 12 5 bushels of wheat Eli Shields threshed 1202 bushels Miss Lenore Faith of Corydon visiting relatives Dan Strauth Corydon visits Mrs Belle Leibert Grover Conrad visiting James Crosier Hallie Shields daughter dies at seven months Union Chapel 8 8 set for July 22 at Ludlow grove Rogers Camp ground visits this Thursday Raymond Ellis and son Howard visiting Dick King Rob Boone goes to work as deputy in treasurer office Court 29 Tribe of Ben Hur Mauckport visit Laconia Court 260 July 12 Mattie Crosier Ida McIntyre William Greer and William McIntyre welcomed into Laconia Court
Miss Anna Windell stays in Louisville. Mrs. James Long visits her sister Mrs. Eli Mathes. Amzi Toler and Cort Windell traveled to the Falls Cities on business last week. Jacob Weis sold his farm to Jacob Hottell and plans to move. Scott township visits Gadrge Fry and family Wednesday. A wedding is anticipated soon.
Mrs S K Jones of this place received a request from the Clerk of the Supreme Court of Wyoming for a picture of her late husband Major Wom T Jones. The letter stated Wyoming desires portraits of all Supreme Court Justices for the State House. Judge Jones was appointed Associate Justice in 1869 and served two years before being elected a delegate to the 42d Congress from the territory. Mrs Jones forwarded the picture.
Sheriff Ludlow will sell his personal property at his former residence in Boone township on Friday afternoon. The sale includes hogs cattle farm implements and various other articles. Cash for sums of 3 or less. Nine months credit on larger sums. Note the date Friday July 28 1919-20.
Claim that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure heals indigestion by digesting food so the stomach rests and grows strong again. Advertises quick and permanent relief from stomach troubles and systemic purification.
Miss Sadie Robinson of Malden Massachusetts endorses Peruna after seven months of use reporting improved strength appetite sleep and vanished nervousness and pelvic weakness Following her note she seeks free medical advice from Dr S B Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio with confidential correspondence.
In Moberly the threshing machine is active as residents consider a camp meeting. Rev Logan delivered a sermon Sunday night. Visitors include J C G Hannell from Clarksville Tenn and Curry Watson with family from Corydon Indiana.
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