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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1913

Page

4

Fraud Probe Ties High Officials to Signature Forgery

Cincinnati man William Martin claims only 4000 of 77000 signatures on a referendum petition are genuine. He alleges forged or coerced names across multiple Ohio counties and says authorities plan to press charges as investigations unfold.

Columbus, O Willam Martin Cincinnati Hogan Attiorn Martin Annals of Weess Weolanta Charles F. Killer Cleveland Geeur Welatens Wighland Green Clark Delaware Miami Chiampaign Wibler Grand Hotel Butler County Brown Greene Fiigniani Dela Ware Champaign County Mat D.clared Clark County Miami County Steve Poundrs Troy Tapity Assaviathon Min Martin Wich Walter A. Vincent William Martin Fu. A

Wanamaker and Parker clash at Cedar Point on judiciary duty

Judge R M Wanamaker of the Ohio supreme court sharply questioned Judge Alton B Parker of New York at Cedar Point. Wanamaker rejected Parker’s claim that the judiciary should not be criticised for capacity or attendance and stressed accountability while Parker lamented public impatience with the law and defended the constitution and courts.

Sandusky R.M. Wanamaker Ohio Supreme Court Alton B. Parker New York Ohio State Hiat Association Cedar Point

Dayton man uses shoe to frighten intruder in home

In Dayton Ohio a resident armed with a shoe repelled an intruder inside his residence. He struck the assailant on the stairway and forced the intruder to flee the premises.

Rae Dayton Bass

Murder Case Shocks Ingalls as Brown Family Held

William Brown and his father William W. Brown are jailed without bond on first degree murder charges for the constable Albert Hawkins death in Ingalls Madison county. Prosecutor Shuman seeks grand jury action while a possible witness arises regarding a local “blind tiger” operation in the Browns hotel.

Ingliss Madison County Wiliam Brown Albert Hawkins W. W. Brown Green Township Brown Jesse Shuman Oris Camp Township Advisory Board Ingalls Black

Hospitality shines as Corydon hosts Indiana editors

Indiana Democratic Editorial Association delegates tour Corydon during their July meeting in New Albany, Corydon, Louisville, Jeffersonville and French Lick. Report highlights the warm reception, civic venues, and a country dinner on the Court House lawn for about 600 guests, led by Lew O Bannon of the Corydon Democrat.

Indiana Indiana Democratic Editorial Association New Albany Corydon Louisville Jeffersonville French Lick The Democrat Jxokomo Dispatch Madison Herald oGlock Lew O'Bannon Corydon Democrat Court House

Murder attempt shocks Petersburg farmer family

Ellie Miley eighteen, son of J. E. Miley a well known farmer living east of Petersburg Indiana, was fired upon by an unseen assailant as he dismounted near a barn. The bullet lodged in barn timber an inch above his head with no clues to the attacker.

Ellie Miley J. E. Miley Petersburg Ind Miley

Funeral Procession Delayed by Wind Storm in Spencer Township

A funeral for Mrs. Martha Davis from Milltown to Mt. Lebanon church was disrupted by a sudden storm. A tree struck, horses reared and two buggies overturned injuring Landsdon of Louisville, while hearse team remained calm. Taxis and rigs were rearranged and the procession resumed about two hours late.

Martha Davis Milltown Mt. Lebanon Spencer Township Landsdon Louisville Swarens Adam Ramsey John Pennington Don Rawlings

Indiana Central University seen as growing educational institution

Rev Amzi D Smith visited Corydon and spoke of Indiana Central University as a strong, touring church founded college offering broad study beyond ministry. The system is led by capable men, located at University Heights near Indianapolis, with graduates recognized by state authorities. The notice also records the death of Lora D Bush, daughter of John W Rivers, at St Edwards Hospital New Albany. Funeral services were held at the M F Church.

Amzi D. Smith Indianapolis Indiana Central University Corydon University Heights United Brethren Church Indiana Valpariso Terre Haute Bloomington Tex J. Frank Hanly Bishop Carter Lora Roy A. Bush M. KF Clyde Voyles

Local Residents Seen in Past Week Social Roundup

A long list of visits and social calls appears as Sandy Branch and others including Tillie Brinley and Bertha Lemmel recover from illness. Town residents travel to nearby Elizabeth and Elizabeth area, with relatives visiting and attending a Sunday gathering at Roger's Candy Ground and a funeral at Rehoboth.

Winchester woman slain shouts officer in street crime

Mrs May Brown a 31 year old resident of Winchester Indiana was shot and killed while returning home at 11 o clock last night. William S Circle a 45 year old Grand Rapids Indiana railroad foreman is jailed charged with the shooting. Brown mother of two had been named in a divorce suit recently filed by Circles wife.

May Brown Winchester Ind William S. Circle Grand Rapids & Indiana Railroad

Factory Blaze Destroys Thompson Bottle Warehouses

Fire in Gas City Indiana destroyed two Thompson bottle factory warehouses causing an estimated 1600000 in building and manufactured wire losses.

Gas City Ind T Wo Thompson Bottle

In Memoriam Janie Richard

In Memoriam for Janie Richard born Nov 11 1861 departed life July 16 1915 at 51. She suffered with Christian patience and was ready when death came. She leaves a husband mother three sons three daughters three sisters three brothers eleven grandchildren and many friends. Funeral by Elid H T Brown of the Christian Church. Dear aunt we mourn thy loss and God will heal our sorrows.

Janie Richard Christian Church

Party Honors Miss Isaura Melton at Independence

On Friday July 15 a gathering honored Miss Isaura Melton of Independence Missouri. Attendees included Cora Temple Gladys Mellor Mittie Burn Mattie Allen Nettie Melton Marie Barry Laura Melton Hubert Sneak Joe Steiner Ralph Barry Claude Temple Willie Melton Jennings Burn Maulins Wagner Levi Hurn. Prizes went to Miss Cora Yemple and Hubert Speak. C. S. Melton provided graphophone music and refreshments followed. Guests wished Miss Laura further happy occasions.

Isaura Melton Independence Cora Temple Gladys Mellor Mittie Burn Mattie Allen Nettie Melton Marie Barry Laura Melton Messrs Hubert Sneak Joe Steiner Ralph Barry Claude Temple Willie Melton Jennings Burn Maulins Wagner Levi Hurn Cora Yemple Hubert Speak C. S. Melton Laura

Mrs Ragke Dies in Bradford After Brief Illness

Mrs Mary Ragke Rani Axel seventy one years died at home in Bradford last Sunday after an illness of less than a week. She lived alone. husband died four years ago. Funeral held at United Brethren church Bradford with burial at Fairview Cemetery New Albany. She was mother of eleven children, five surviving.

Mary Rani Axel Bradford United Brethren Church Fairview Cemetery New Alba

Tey Pistol Death Sparks Tragic Tetanus Case

Glen Clarrison fifteen year old South Pond lad dies from tetanus contracted when a pistol exploded on July 4.

Glen Clarrison South Pond

Former Hoosiers Tale From Medford Farm Visit

The report notes Emmett Pitman was in Medford Oklahoma last week caring for his farm where crops are poor. Mrs. C A Hays and daughter Margaret along with Farid Hall visited Indiana and Ohio to see friends and relatives. Oscar Greshan district court clerk Ford county stopped by with Mr and Mrs C A Hays Minneola record.

Emmett Pitman Medford Oklo C. A. Hays Margaret Faraid Hall Indiana Ohio Oscar Greshan Ford County Minneola Ivan

Fatally Burned by Gasoline Incident Claims Mrs Wood

Mrs Laura Wood of Terre Haute was fatally burned when an ignition of gasoline while cleaning an iron bed caused a deadly explosion. Local authorities investigated the accident scene.

Laura Wood Terre Iaute

Doctor B Forbis Thanks Neighbors for Aid After Serious Accident

Dr. B Forbis of Laconia expresses sincere thanks to neighbors and friends who helped his wife after she met with a serious accident.

B Forbis Laconia

Elizabeth News Sees Hottest Days of Season

Last Thursday and Friday were the hottest days of the season with 102 degrees in the shade. The Presbyterian church ladies plan a play in about two weeks. Miss Mabel Hildebrand and nephew Chas Evans of Chattanooga visited relatives here last week. The burial of Mrs. Potts took place at 5 30 PM Wednesday. Master Stewart Cline of Indiana polis has been visiting grandparents here for several days. Quarterly meeting at M I church held last Wednesday with Dr Whittsit delivering sermons Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Dr Sargent, who came to assist, was too worn out by his trip to attend meetings.

The Presbyterian Church Mabel Hildebrand Chas. Evans Chattanooga Tenn

Four Page Supplement Adds News and Ads

The paper features a twelve page week supplement with extra advertising space. Highlights include Nokomo Dispatch editors’ trip to Corydon, a Dairy Special, Indiana’s Old Capitol from Courier Journal, New Albany’s Centennial, Miracle Wheat, and Sunday School celebrations at New Middletown and Pendleton’s Chapel.

Nokomo Dispatch Corydon Indiana

Hursttown Community Notes and Local Visits

Hursttown hosts a quarterly meeting on July 27 led by Rev. Brett. Sunday sermons, Sunday School celebrations at Oak Grove and Hursttown grove July 17 and 21. Numerous local visits to New Albany and Louisville, plus a well attended ice cream supper at Emma Lahue’s yard.

Brett This Place Willian, Housel Son Ross New Albany Hursttown Oak Grove Emma Lahue Roscoe Davis Louisville Harry Davis Hursttown Grove Pennington Chapel May Miller Jim Mix Fred Igert Jacob Clunie Robert Sigler Roy Davis Minniel Lahue William Housel Ollie Frederick Gatha Conrad Ward Frederick Illinois

Local Notes From Bridgeport and Nearby Areas

Miss Nettie Fulner suffers a cut thumb. William Farnsley and Murry Farnsley are noted residents with health and farming mentions. Miss May Carter visits from Louisville. A social gathering occurred at Wm Huffman’s. Otto Cunningham’s horse ran away injuring harness and buggy. Mr. and Mrs. Simler from Lanesville and Mr. and Mrs. Garr Gunn of Floyd County visited D. T. Carters. Georgetown figures appear with FE 5S and Tom Keithley, plus mail carrier Horton Watts. Koy Harbison of Corydon, fifteen, is seriously ill with appendicitis.

May Carter Louisville Wm. Huffman Otto Cunningham Charles Simler Lanesville Garr Gunn Floyd County D. T Largleman Georgetown Tom Keithley Keithley George* Town Horton Watts

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