Farmers Organize to Curb Chicken Thieves
West of town farmers weary of chicken theft form the Farmers Protective Association at White Top schoolhouse. Dr. C. L. Stevens becomes President, John Bruner Secretary, Chas. Toler Treasurer. Next meeting set for White Top. A local gun owner used a shotgun on a thief, stopping further poultry losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohn Bruner
Sarah Lord
Will Cline
Lem Stevens
White Top
John Bruner
Chas. Toler
Sanity question in New Albany suit over life policy
A suit by the estate administrator of J Hangary Fawcett against Travelers’ Protective Association seeks $5127 on a life policy. The jury found Heal sane at the time of Fawcett’s death, leading to a new trial order. retrial to be held in Clark county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
J. Hangary Fawcett
Travelers’ Protective Association
Co. D. Kelso
Stotsenburg & Weathers
Thomas J. Heal
Fawcett
Heal
Clark County
Hoal
Adjourned Harrison Circuit Court Opens Trial on Land Dispute
The adjourned May term of Harrison Circuit Court convened with Judge Thomas B. Buskirk presiding. Mary Bixler sues Josephine and Jacob Miller over a narrow strip of land worth about ten dollars. The case, tried once before, resumes with a larger jury and about fifty witnesses expected. Judge Utz to preside on upcoming cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Thomas B. Buskirk
Paoli
Mary. Bixler
Josephine Miller
Jacob Miller
Heth Township
Ridley
Eighty Acre Farm For Sale Near Railroad
Eighty acre farm for sale featuring a five room house, an 86 by 42 foot barn, a good young orchard, a well, cistern, and two ponds. Eighteen acres in timber and sixty two under cultivation. Two miles from railroad station. Suitable for a home. Inquire at this ccc jaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ccc
Friedley Marries Muncie Girl in June Nup at Bride’s Home
Roy M. Friedley of near Laconia, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Friedley, married Miss Emily C. Maggs of Muncie at the bride’s parents’ home on Wednesday June 15. The groom, manager of the Indiana Loan Co. of Muncie, is active with the Commercial Club. They planned to reside in Muncie after August 1 and were visiting Boone township this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Loan Co
Muncie
Commercial Club
Friedley
Harrison County
Boone Township
Roy M. Fried
Township Commencements Reported In Two Townships
Blue River township held commencement at Hancock's chapel with eight graduates and a speech by Rev J B Johnson titled The Boy With No Chance. Music by DePauw Brass Band accompanied the exercises in a grove before a large crowd. Scott township followed at Mt Solomon church with six graduates, essays, and a class address by Rev M J Peter. Invocation and benediction by Rev W L Todd. The church was crowded and music varied from the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue River Township
Hancock’s Chapel
J.B. Johnson
Main Street
M. I
New Albany
DePauw Brass Band
Scott Township
Mt. Solomon Church
M. J. Peter
W. L. Todd
Excursion to French Lick and Air Show in Louisville
Last Sunday the Corydon Branch railroad drew crowds as about 150 people rode from Corydon to French Lick and hundreds more rode from other Southern points. A shuttle train met the St. Louis Flyer and about forty travelers went on to Louisville to see Glenn F. Curtiss and James C. Budd Mars perform with their flying machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Southern
French Lick
Louisville
Glenn F. Curtiss
James C. ‘Budd Mars
Sunday School Celebration at Seven Springs
The Methodist Sunday school of Elizabeth will hold a July 4 celebration at Seven Springs one mile north of Elizabeth. All Sunday schools are invited to attend. a program of songs recitations and speeches is planned. Rev. A. B. Condo Corydon Rev. Jean New Middletown and Rev. Johnson New Albany will speak. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Elizabeth
Seven Springs
A. B. Condo
Corydon
Jean
New Middletown
Johnson
New Albany
Notice to Trustees on School Transfers and Costs
According to the last acts of the legislature settlements for transfers for school children must be made by the school trustees. Pro rata education cost in the school corporation to be determined and sent to each trustee with a complete statement of amounts due from each transferred pupil. Due not later than the third Monday of June. AMZIE KANNAPEL, Co. Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amzie Kannapel
Sunday School Celebration at Stilger's Grove
The Methodist Sunday school at Lanesville will hold a celebration at Stilger's Grove near Lanesville on Monday July 4 with music speakers refreshments and an inviting day for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilger’s Grove
Methodist Sunday School
Lanesville
Men’s Union Meeting Postponed to Next Sunday
The Union Men’s Meeting was postponed due to Judge Zenor’s absence. It will be held next Sunday afternoon at the United Brethren church where Judge W. T. Zenor will speak. All local men and those from the surrounding countryside are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Church
Zenor
Judge Zenor
Union
United Brethren Church
W. T. Zenor
Lively Corydon Town Meeting on Market Street Plans
Corydon Town Board held a lively session Monday at Town Clerk Reynolds office to hear objections to the North Market street improvement. Property owners cited high taxes while attorney Hays challenged the board and engineer. The board suggested owners could build their own sidewalks within a set time, while Chestnut street residents discussed different concerns.
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Town Board of
Corydon
Reynolds
North Market Street
Chestnut Street
Market Street
H. C. Hays
Hays
E. B. Coolman
New Albany
Geo. K. Gwartney
Sam Wolfe
Thos. S. Jones
New U B Church to Rise in Corydon After Purchase
Corydon U B congregation purchases the Wright property adjoining their church. The two story Wright residence will become a parsonage for the pastor and family. A modern larger church will be built on the old site, with razing expected to start in fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Corydon
Wright
Notice to return wheat sacks owed
All parties who received wheat sacks from us last year and did not return them are requested to return them at once. They belong to us and cost us money. We need them to handle the new crop. Thomas & O'Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & O’connor
Oklahoma City Becomes State Capital After Vote
Oklahoma voters on the 11th lnst endorsed moving the capital from Guthrie to Oklahoma City with three-fourths of counties in favor. Guthrie and Shawnee trailed as Oklahoma City won by a 58,000 majority. Local residents hailed the decision as boosting real estate, business, and civic beauty. Mrs. Harriet Riley, visiting Corydon, welcomed the news despite owning property in Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Shawnee Oklahoma City
Harriet Riely
Corydon
Oklahom City
Indiana University Commencement Foreseen in Bloomington
The annual commencement at Indiana University will be held tonight in Bloomington. Frank Funkhouser of Mauckport and Miss Clara Pfrimmer formerly of Corydon will receive the A B degree. Prof Ezra T Franklin of Willmore Ky and Thomas Eli Grable of Montgomery earned the A M degree. Corydon and Harrison county residents attend the week’s festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
Bloomington
Frank Funkhouser
Mauckport
Clara Pfrimmer
Corydon
Ezra T. Franklin
Willmore
Thomas Eli Grable
Montgomery
Harrison County
Death of Miss Minnie Evans at sixteen
Miss Minnie Evans aged sixteen died Sunday morning after a six month tuberculosis illness. She was daughter of James Evans of Blue River township and survived by her father, a brother, and sister. Funeral was held Monday afternoon at Mt. Tabor church conducted by Rev. William Boston. She belonged to the Christian church with many relatives and friends in mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Evans
James Evans
Blue River Township
Mt. Tabor
William Boston
The
Christian Church
Dee
Suit Against Southern Railway Crew Injures Morgan Township Builders
William Habermel and Emmett Beaublossom through attorney C. W. Cook sue Southern Railway Co. in Morgan township alleging a traction engine was struck by a freight train at Corydon Junction last month. Plaintiffs seek 1150.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Habermel
Emmett Beaublossom
C. W. Cook
The
Southern Railway Co
Morgan Township
Corydon Junction
Stockholders Meeting of Corydon Savings & Loan
The annual stockholders meeting of the Savings and Loan Association of Corydon Indiana will be held at the association office in Corydon on June 28 1910 at 3 o’clock. President W U W BULLET and Secretary Lew M O’Bannon announce the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings & Loan Association of
Corydon
Ind
W. UW. Bullet
Lew M. O’bannon
Sac
Dance at Hillside Park by Jacob Isterling
Jacob Isterling will host a dance at Hillside Park at Corydon Junction on Saturday night July 2. The event promises good music ample refreshments and all arrangements for a pleasant time. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Isterling
Hillside Park
Corydon Junction
Fine draft stallion to stand at Stevens farm near Corydon
Dick the fine draft stallion will stand at Lemuel R Stevens farm two miles west of Corydon after July 10. He will serve mares for seven dollars to insure a living colt. Colt stands good for the money. Stevens Brothers, Owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel R. Stevens
Corydon
Registered Jersey Bull Calf For Sale At Bargain
Registered Jersey bull calf for sale at a bargain if taken soon. St Lambert and Vermentor breeding with solid fawn color and dark tongue. Amos Lemmon, 22-2W Corydon Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
St. Lambert and
Vermentor
Amos Lemmon
Corydon
Ind
Perry Davis Painkiller Relieves Bee Stings and Bites
Perry Davis Painkiller digests pain from bee stings and insect bites and soothes itching from mosquito bites. Sold in bottles of 15, 25, and 50 cents, with 85 cent sizes available.
For Sale Cheap Glazed Doors at The Democrat Office
Small ad lists glazed doors in sizes 6x4 and 9x8 with 1-2 inch thickness. Inquiries directed to The Democrat Office. Dated 22 3w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Amzi W Brewster Dies at Corydon After Illness
Amzi W Brewster, born 1835 in Pennsylvania, died in Corydon after a pleurisy illness. He served many years as county auditor and was a prominent local political figure. Survived by his widow, three daughters, four sons, two brothers, a sister, and several grandchildren, with funeral arrangements not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Pennsylvania
Posey Township
Lizzie
Winnie
James
Benjamin
Chas. S. Sample
Walmeyer
Inl
Roger
Nebraska
Roscoe
Texas
John
Archibald R
Josie Brewster
Brewster
Jae Brewster
Accident Injures Former College President In Bee Incident
E. J. Wright former president of Bryant and Stratton Business College Louisville Ky now farm near Crandall suffered a serious accident while removing a hive of bees from a pear tree. He climbed a ladder cut the limb and leaped to avoid a fall landing on both feet. He fractured bones in both ankles and in one leg. Dr F T Tyler Crandall treated the fracture. Wright is sixty four and had retired after twenty years with the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Wright
Bryant & Stratton Business College
Louisville
Crandall
F. T. Tyler
Wright
Death of Lawrence Wright in Hursttown community
Lawrence C. Wright 27, son of Thomas L. and Catharine Wright of Hurst town, died June 19 1910 at Jeffersonville Hospital from typhoid fever and spinal meningitis. He was an engineer on the Pennsylvania line between Jeffersonville and Logansport. Funeral conducted by Rev N M Rumbley with R of P Corydon and Jeffersonville engineer and fireman lodge members present. burial at Hursttown cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence C. Wright
Thomas L
Catharine Wright
Hursttown
Jeffersonville Hospital
L. B. Church
Lewis Kopp
Coryden
Herschel
Floyd
Claud
Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Jeffersonville
Logansport
N. M. Rumbley
R. of P’s. of
Corydon
Engineer and Fireman’s Brotherhood of
Faith and Davis
Myrtie
Admiral George Bicknell Visits Washington Family Kin
Admiral George Bicknell of New Albany and his sister Mrs. Martha Mahon of Washington D C visited yesterday with Mrs. S M Stockslager and her daughter Miss Georgia. They are children of the late George A Bicknell who served two terms in Congress and was judge of the Second Judicial Circuit Court of Indiana for twenty four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bicknell
New Albany
Martha Mahon
Washington, D. C
S. M. Stockslager
Georgia
Admiral Bicknell
Mahon
George A. Bicknell
Congress
Second Judicial Circuit Court
Indiana
Mrs Malinda Shuck Ill On East Chestnut Street
Mrs Malinda Shuck of East Chestnut Street is critically ill with a slight improvement noted yesterday. Dr Lawson of New Albany was called last Saturday to consult with Dr Daniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malinda Shuck
East Chestnut Street
Lawson
New Albany
Daniel
Central Township Notes On Farms and Visits
Central area reports crops growing well with corn and tobacco planted this season. George Watson cut a field of barley last Thursday. C J Watson and family visited Ethel Reed last Sunday. Rev Forwood preached at Bethel Sunday night and improved the U B parsonage with paint. Frank Cotner moved onto W F E Pitman’s farm one mile east of Central. Kitterman Brothers to build a house for Ed Fowler at Central soon. Mrs S D Tindall and daughters visited Harve Frakes in South Corydon Monday. Several residents attended Corydon court Monday as witnesses in Miller vs Bixler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Watson
C. J. Watson
Ethel Reed
Rev. Forwood
Bethel
Frank Cotner
W. FE. Pitman
Central
Colorado Lands Prospect in Lincoln County Promises Income
Real estate and agricultural pitches tout Lincoln county plots near Arriba and a railroad town with 160 acre and 610 acre options. Prices range from 9.50 to 22.50 per acre with cash terms and potential water access. Local names include Dan R. Davis and W. S. Dike with notices of a court case and community events alongside a June 29 wedding invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Dakotas
Railroad Town
Lincoln County
Arriba
Dan RR. Davis
DePauw
Ind
James A. McRae Ill on Sick List
James A. McRae ex Clerk of the Harrison Circuit Court is reported on the sick list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. McRae
Harrison Circuit Court
Mrs. Salts Visits Son in New Albany for Week
Mrs. David B. Salts traveled to New Albany last Friday to spend a week with her son William K. Salts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Salts
New Albany
Wm. K. Salts
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Wilson & Self
Douglass & Richard
A. A. Kintner
Wixter-Miller
Men’s Union Meeting
New U. B. Church
I. U
of the Savings & Loan Association
Stevens Brothers
Perry Davis
Amzi W. Brewster
Lawrence Wright
William Stepro
Kalex County
Kitterman Brothers
Ed. Fowler
Colorado Lands
Gibson County
Scott
Crawford
Gibson
Corda
Dike
James W. McKinster
Henry Wixeman
Mary
Isma Hurst
Eldridge McKinster
Edith
Howard
Dolph Wright
Columbus
Mr. McKinster
Mrs. McKinster
Patsey Lindsay
Mr. Lindsay
James Lewis Morris
Marcia Gail
Thomas Jordan Wilson
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