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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1914
Page
3
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Aaron Arthur Bean died at St Edwards Hospital in New Albany on February 2. He was 77, never married, and survived by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at Shiloh Church, with burial in the nearby cemetery. The obituary notes he spent most of his life in the county, with the last six years in the hospital. A large family gathering and social at Keffey home accompanied the services.
The article extols the township trustee as the key local official, controlling roads, schools, and teacher selection. It warns about four-year tenure shaping children’s lives and urges voters to choose a capable, honest trustee who ensures clean facilities and competent instruction. Auction details and farm items accompany the notice.
A chaotic county election scene emerges with Democratic voters urged to support candidates for county offices. Campaigns feature attorney general contenders and a county surveyor race amid townships and ships, with wedding notices and local society details sprinkled through the recount of civic life.
Earl Stafford's alleged killer Wan Shaffer was discharged at a February preliminary hearing before Magistrate Thomas E. Fogle in New Albany. Shaffer testified Stafford had threatened him and he carried a pistol for protection. Witnesses said Shaffer fired after Stafford grabbed his collar. Shaffer claimed provocation and self defense amid a crowd. The text also includes lengthy moralizing exhortations to parents and a real estate ad from Mary Jaegers at Lanesville.
A dated plea from Joseph M. Snyder to Democratic voters arguing a candidate’s right to seek the office of Sheriff and pledging to fulfill duties if elected. He notes he was the last to announce and asks voters to consider him as the Democratic nominee.
J M Berman reports the highest price paid for furs in recent sales. Details on items and buyers not provided in the fragment.
On Friday Feb 20 neighbors and friends rang the Flock home for a surprise party. They brought candy cakes popcorn nuts lemonade and other foods to eat. Mrs fee Omen reminded Benj Flock it was his 56th birthday and the gathering lasted about three hours with laughter and cordial chatter.
A Bloomington or Kentucky letter from J. Mo Vinedall urges support for the Democrat party in upcoming elections. He recalls being born in Boone County and living in Meade County for 36 years, noting sickness and asking editors to foster continued Democratic success.
A chronicle notes surprising relief from stomach ailments after a year of trial with various remedies. EP. FE Boek recalls experimental treatments and recalls Wakelee as a location among several sites referenced in the anecdote. The account emphasizes a single cure cited by a patient and mentions several prior remedies.
Zoar Mrs. Millen Briar is on the sick list. Miss tiussie Woerts stays with sister Mrs Roy luelsbeman near Motts. Win Conrad and wife and daughter Gertrude and Miss Groal Peter visit Edward Yenowine’s family. Sunday scene centers on sleigh riding with no injuries so far.
Protracted revival begins March 1 at Per severance with Arthur P. Bestley pastor. Heidelburg hosts Monday night March 16. Revival at New Middletown March 29 led by Rev W H Howerton of Main Street M E Church Albany as evangelist. Plan to attend.
Property listing for a Lanesville house and lot with ten rooms, hot and cold water, good bath, stable and outbuildings. Fronts on main street with 26 by 50 foot business apartments. Bargain if sold separately. Herman Bauer, New Albany, Indiana. 1118 Culbertson Ave. £1539.
Joe Endris of New Albany Indiana advertises White Rock eggs by strain 71.00 per 13 or 6.00 per lug BR R 4 25 m27 indicating a local sale and packaging details for the product.
Mrs Jane Bentley 83 died February 28 at her brother in law Charles H Williar Boone township after ten weeks bedridden from a fractured hip. She lived in the same locality all her life never married member of Rehoboth church over sixty years and dies amid sorrowing kin and friends. Funeral February 4 at Rehoboth church conducted by Rev W D Rosenbarger. Burial in Rehoboth church cemetery.
Activities include sermons and Sunday School progress led by Mr. Harry Davis, visits by Elsie Lahue and Stoy Davis, and a health update on Mansford Barksdale. The Corner Drug Store in Corydon goes up for sale with stock at invoice prices and a nearly five year lease option.
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