Harrison County Secures Dry Victory by Narrow Margin
Harrison County voted May 27 to become dry by a small margin. About four thousand ballots were cast with a total of 1057 votes listed as Wet and Dry in various precincts. The election ended with a 140 vote dry majority across seventeen precincts, amid a quiet campaign and community prayer efforts in Corydon.
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Harrison County
New Middletown
Lanesville
Harrison
N. B
Boone
Heth
Tabeh Posey
N. Boo
Esabeh
Franklin
North Oo
Morgan, Palmagoras
Bradford
Blue Liver
North
Washington, North
Hi South
Taylor
Buena Vista
Webster
Fast
West
Ecceen
Jackson
Mast
Syhidcawa
Spencer, North
Elizabeth
Corydon
Crawford
Madison
Owen
Editor Clarifies fair access for wets and drys letters
The Democrat editor states both sides in the wets and drys campaign were promised equal opportunity to publish letters. No communication was presented for the wets to this office, and rumors of submissions were denied.
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the Democrat
Local Family News From Sandy Branch and Buena Vista
Delayed items note John Shettariiler and family attending church Landing in Buena Vista. Julia Brinley dies at her brother J W Brinley’s home after long illness with cancer and is buried at Misabeth cemetery beside parents. Denton Babcock in poor health. Robert Cooper family from Roundtown visit Kessingers, both in poor health. John Lemmel family visit Hickman family near Lanesville. Bell Grager and Kansas visitors with John Lemmel’s sister. Hattie Kessinger called to bedside of sister Kate Stubblefield who died Saturday night. John and Mary Stuart visit daughter Mat Letter. Mary Satter slowly improving after illness.
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Julia Brinley
J. W. Brinley
Misabeth
Denton Babcock
Robert Cooper
Roundtown
Luther Kessinger
John Lemmel
Frank Hickman
Lanesville
Bell Grager
Kansas
Hattie Kessinger
Kate Stubblefield
Lishtown
John Stuart
Mat Letter
Mary Satter
Courtney Pax
Louisville
Harry Cunningham
Joe Wolpert
Mildred
Jesse Young
Ea Cunningham
Mae
Elisabeth
Tyrrell Davis
Jeffersony Xe
Nellie Mae Svelley
Lew Albany
Myles Young
Niles
St. John Church
Evans’ Landing
Mro
Lonnie Ucunninaimar
Davidson
Daniel Cunningham
Frances Neel
Louisvillle
Mirs
Maggie Neel
Hula Perry
Hazel Mae Summers
Harvey Salter
Fcate Stubblefield
Lacey Youn
Haas and Miller Farm Partnership Formed for Repair Shop
Wilds Heras and Frank Miller form a partnership to run a general repair shop in South Corydon one square east of the Mouth bridge. They will handle wood and iron rep repairs and are expected to attract a fair share of local patronage.
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Wilds Heras
Frank Miller
Corydon
Stomach Troubles Cure With Chamberlain Tablets
Stomach and liver troubles have been cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. One man spent over two thousand dollars on medicines before being cured by a few boxes. Price is 25 cents. Samples free at Louis & Riely's drug store. Jun
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Chamberlain
Louis &. Riely
Drust
Does This Mean You Indigestion Relief Tea Ad
An ad touts Lines Pamily Medicine as a quick remedy for indigestion sour stomach constipation and headaches and backache. It promises immediate relief and urges readers to buy at druggists or dealers for 25 cents.
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Chverageists
Browns defeat Ramsey 9 to d in baseball clash at Ramsey
Ramsey faced the New Albany Browns on May 23 at Ramsey ground in a pair of compelling games. The Browns won the contest 9 to d as Ramsey prepares to host Depauw on June 6.
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Ramsey
New Albany Browns
Browns
Depauw
For Sale or Trade Work Horse for Safe Saddle Carrier
For Sale or Trade. A good work horse offered for sale or will trade him for a carriage and saddle horse. Wants a horse safe for women and children. by Liew AL O'Bannon.
Humorous Phrase Card Sparks Capital City Gossip
A fragment from a 19th century page features a witty remark about public decorum and household goods. It mentions a playful comparison to Meech's threat and notes calf meal offered at an Elevator venue. The items hint at social satire and local commerce.
The Red Mill Reopens Under New Ownership
The Red Mill built in 1834, famed for stout frame construction and old roller machinery, is purchased by Frank FE and A J Watson. Located near town business area it has run for 75 years and may endure for a century or more with the energetic young owners and strong local support.
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Frank FE
A. J. Watson
Auing the Pete
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Conticeath
Uhen
Death of John A. Smith in Plast Market Street home
John A. Smith died of tuberculosis at age forty one on May 25 at his Plast Market Street home. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Ridge church with Rev. Mills and Rev. Condo presiding. He underwent arm bone surgery in Louisville four months earlier and had been bedbound since. He moved to Iris vicinity eight months ago with his family for schooling and left a widow, two sons, three brothers, and three sisters including Julie H. Smith, Walter Rhodes, and John Cotner of Nebraska.
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John A. Smith
Plast Market Street
Pleasant Ridge
J. C. Mills
Marengo
A. B. Condo
Corydon
Louisville
Resolutions of Respect From New Amsterdam Court
The New Amsterdam Court No T B He submits resolutions of respect for Deceased sister Lada 8 Me Adams who died May 17 after four years as a beneficial member The Court extends sympathy to her husband and family The charter will be draped in mourning for thirty days A copy of resolutions will be sent to county papers to the family and the minutes of the Court earns Gertrude Horren Lit SIMLER Giko DAWSON Committee
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New Amsterdam Court
T. B
Lada
Adams
Weston urges walking as cure amid rising community fitness
Weston comments on a surge in walking across towns. He credits Aden's Taot-base antiseptic powder for comfort in shoes, saying it has real merit. The quote emphasizes stepping through bad thoughts by walking.
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Aden
Weston
Breitrner McIntire Married in Laconia Ceremony
Mrs May Breitrner of Laconia and Mr Hugh McIntire of Laconia wed last Wednesday morning at the Presbyterian church with Rev A M Irvine officiating. This is the couple’s second marriage for the bride and third for the groom. They will reside in Laconia and are well known. The Democrat extends congratulations. Cowpeas millet and cane seed at Wiseman and Bulleit’s.
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May Breitrner
Hugh MeIntire
Laconia
Corydon
A. M. Irvine
Presbyterian Church
McIntire
The
Democrat
Local visits network from Flatwoods to Corydon area
Residents from Flatwoods and nearby towns visited relatives in Corydon and Rehoboth areas. Couples Voelker Schoen Rupp and families Gileitz Greitz Seitz and others visited kin including Schoen Gelbach Kirkham and several Schneider and Kiehert relatives on weekend outings.
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Vienny Voelker
Jacob Schoen
Chas. Rupp
Harold
Henry Bickelel
Corydon
Wm. Gileitz
Chydren
Louis Schoen
Chas. Greitz
Iola
Esther
Ms. G
Michael Greitz
Margaret
Janet Seitz
Edna Gelbach
Ity
Benjamin Kirkham
Rehoboth
Fred Rickert
Alva Bell
Alva Schmeider
Susie
Lydia Schneider
Christine
Alma
Eidnars Kiehert
If You are Worth $59,000,000 Don't Read This
This ad targets middle earners with a diarrhoea remedy. It promotes Chamberlain's Cake Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as reliable and affordable, claiming it cures diarrhoea after one or two doses. It notes a 25 cent price and lists Louis S. Riley as a seller.
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Louis S. Riely
Local fertilizer sale promotes value in town
A brief classified style note advertises fertilizer stock at competitive pricing and invites customers to remember the seller when visiting town, referencing Wiseman and Bullet as the contact point.
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Wiseman & Bullet
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Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
First National Bank
Wilsam Rides
W.alp Wisrman
V.J Herve
Adier Grean Co
Hiller
Harry Garner
Corydon, Ind
Watson’s and
Riely’s
Robert Dunn
Reuter HL
George H. Feller
Lorydon
Parker's
United States
Gomgon National Bank
G.W. ApeLeaaty, Jr., Cushier
Sandy Branch
John Shettariiler
Church Landing
Haas and Miller Farm Partnership
Liew AL
O'Bannon
Meech
Mowrer Studio
John A. Smith Berd
Charles W., Thomas H
James J. Smith
Julie H. Smith
Walter Rhodes
John Cotner
Nebraska
Gertrude Horren
Simler Giko
Dawson
Breitner-McIntire
Wiseman & Bulleit
Evans Landing
Flatwoods
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