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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
5
Local notes report visits by Miss Bess Conrad and Miss Lydia Gibson to Louisville and Corydon residents in town. Events include plastering at the Old State Capital, church services news, ball game preview Black Cats vs Old Capitals, and multiple family visits and travels across New Albany, Seymour, and nearby towns.
Miss Madeline Connor came home Thursday after a seven week visit with her aunt Mrs. J W Riddie in Lawrenceburg. Her grandmother Mrs. Wm Jones accompanied her and will stay several weeks. Tom Jones of New Albany dropped a dollar for a one year Democrat subscription at the Congressional convention, recalling his Laconia roots and his continued loyalty to the party.
Local items include Chris Miller of Nevin driving in Corydon with remarks about a hot night ahead. Several residents travel to Louisville and New Albany, with visits by Blanche Ridley, Elizabeth Marshall, and Miss Mane Rose DeVore. A new baby girl joins Ex-Trustee Joseph Uhl’s family. The Board of Review meets with terms expiring Tuesday. A charity baseball game at the fairgrounds raises funds for Bruce Funk. Profs Brown and Jordan plan study trips to Bloomington and Bloomington.
Marriage license records show W. P. McIntire with Laura Brashear John B. Potts with Lulu Cromwell Charles T. Sands with Edith Coffman Lou E. Swan with Lutesha HK. Smith Anthony L. Baker with Nancy L. Brown Howard V. Black with Alma E. Lotich.
Tell City in Perry county plans a week long Home Coming attracting hundreds of former residents from across the country. TheOhio river city aims for a festive reunion with old friends and returning guests expected throughout the period.
Public auction at the residence two miles west of Central Indiana for the estate of Mary Pindall deceased on Saturday June 27 1908 at 1 30 PM. Items include one cow buggy and harness poultry furniture and kitchenware plus smaller articles all under five dollars cash. For amounts over five dollars four months credit with promissory notes and freehold surety required. W H Arenrcare Trustee.
A blind horse owned by James Warren wandered into the town water works reservoir last Sunday and swam for several minutes before workers removed it. Patrons were urged to open hydrants, the reservoir was emptied and washed, then Marion Ross pumped in water but faced delays as some hydrants remained open.
In a brief exchange the wife of a prisoner says preparations for her husband’s trial are not complete. She explains a dressmaker contracted to help caused a delay after catching the grip and disappointing her.
A brief item notes discontent during commencement exercises as the crowd reacts to the program. The report highlights a tense atmosphere and the involvement of local officials assessing the response and next steps.
The Rogers Chapel celebration invites Sunday Schools and the public to Rogers Camp Ground one mile west of Elizabeth on July 16. Good speakers will be secured and participants are asked to sing and speak for their cause. The committee hopes for a large attendance and a profitable, pleasant time for all.
The A M E church plans a Chautauqua camp meeting on the fair grounds from July 19 to 26. Rev Mrs Gena Mason of Louisville will lead after having attended a prior local camp meeting.
An average Jamaican ginger yield is about 2,000 pounds per acre. The figure reflects typical production for the region and timeframe referenced.
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