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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

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Lame Shoulder Remedies and Local Horse Coach Schedule

The notice promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for lame shoulders claiming quick cure. It lists a traveling Elizabeth Coach horse schedule with locations La Conia Julius Johns Henry Mettling and Elizabeth, plus insurance terms and keeper contact.

Chamberlain L.A. Riely & Sonmar Elizabeth Laconia Julius Johns Henry Mettling’s BH. Mortiine J. S. Black

Affray in Lanesville Ends With Pleas and Fines

A Wednesday March 4 affray in the quiet town of Lanesville left several injured and led eight participants to plead guilty in Justice Joseph Thomas's court. They faced charges of rioting and assault with fines imposed while others involved were not named. The trouble began in a saloon after an old score resurfaced.

Lanesville Joseph Thomas

Local Notes From Moberly On Family And School

Annie M Pitman trustees London sprained ankle Ada Burgess staying with Mrs Thevenot School progress steady with B F Bell as teacher Charles Marshery ill Miss Belle Boreen visited C E Crabill’s family Mrs Thevenot ill but not better Robert Swarens and wife Henry Bye and wife Ramsey visited T C Thevenot family John Price visiting sister Mrs Maggie Jenkins who has been ill

Ada Burgess Jane Thevenot B. F. Bell Charles Marshery Belle Boreen C. E. Crabill Robert Swarens Henry Bye Ramsey T. C. Thevenot John Price Maggie Jenkins

Former Resident James H Curts Dies in Dewitt Missouri

James H Curts died at his home in Dewitt Missouri on Sunday the first, aged about eighty. He formerly resided in this county and will be remembered by many friends. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Dewitt on Tuesday conducted by the Rev T M Rucker. Kodol advertised as a reliable stomach remedy, sold by L A Riely Son.

Democrat James H. Curts Dewitt Curts Baptist Church T. M. Rucker

Race for Judge outlined in Harrison county letter

W Cook argues the judicial race centers on him versus Luckett, not Ridley, citing Perry and Crawford county ties. He accuses Luckett of seeking regional unity with Crawford and Perry, referencing Gregory’s letters and a supportive Canalton Telephone editorial. He urges Harrison County Democrats to vote for him.

Mr. Luckett Perry County Crawford Llive Luckett Crawford County Harrison Perry W.L Gregory Crawford Circuit Court Cannelton Cook Cannelton Telephone Gregory Ridley Harrison County W. Cook

Examinations For Graduation Set Across County

The first regular graduation examination will be held in county townships on Saturday March 21 starting at eight o’clock in the morning. Reading questions will follow the State course study. Township exam locations will be announced next week.

Damages Sought in Suit Over Totten Death

Manerva Totten administratrix of Joseph T Totten sues Eichel Lime and Stone Co in Harrison Circuit Court for $10000 damages claiming death caused by negligence while the firm operated its mills at Milltown.

Manerva Totten Joseph T. Totten W. S. Zenor Harrison Eichel Lime and Stone Company Joseph Totten Milltown

Fire and Burglar Proof Safes Ad

The Democrat calls attention to Jas R Craxall at 420 422 State Street New Albany who sells new and second hand safes. Call or write him at the address given for fire and burglar proof safes.

New Albany Jas. R. Croxall Indiana Jas. R. Craxall State Street Democrat

Good Investment Opportunity for Idle Money

Persons with idle funds are invited to consider two safe investments offering good rates of interest paid semiannually. Call at this office for details.

Floyd County Democrats Nominate Ticket and Pass Resolutions

The Floyd county Democratic primary held March 6 nominated a ticket: Representative M. Thornton, Prosecuting Attorney Walter V Bullet, Treasurer William Sloemer, Sheriff Clyde A Stittason, Coroner Dr. W. R. Richard, Commissioners Frederick W. J. Meyer and John T. Clark. Delegates to the State convention were instructed to vote for Thomas H nlon and Lew M. O'Bannon for the National Democratic Convention. A resolution favored Bryan for President and Hottell for Attorney General. Aimed to repeal or amend city and town laws to reduce tax burdens from high salaries and offices.

Floyd County M. ©. Thornton Walter V Bullett William Sloemer Clyde A. Stittason W. R. Richard Frederick W. J. Meyer John T. Clark William Jennings Bryan Milton B. Hottell Salem

Patrick as Democratic Candidate for Prosecuting Attorney

Norman E Patrick of Perry county announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Prosecuting Attorney in the Third Judicial circuit comprising Harrison Crawford and Perry counties. A Tell City resident and Northern Indiana Law School graduate, he has seven years of practice and notable Perry circuit court experience.

Norman E Patrick Perry County Third Judicial Circuit Harrison Crawford Perry Patrick Tell City Northern Indiana Law School Perry Circuit Court Troy Times Troy

James McFarland Dies After Short Illness

James McFarland formerly with Wm. Tingley Co. Louisville died at Gray Street Infirmary after a brief pneumonia illness. A Boone township native aged sixty nine, he lived at the Farmers' Home Hotel for twenty five years and leaves a brother Robert and two sisters Mrs John H Ferree and Miss Mary McFarland. Funeral was held Monday at Rehoboth Church with Rev A M Irvice officiating.

James McFarland Wm. Tingley Co Louisville Gray Street Infirmary McFarland Farmers’ Home Boone Township Robert McFarland John H. Ferree Mray McFarland Rehoboth A M. Irvice Presbyterian Church

Eureka Telephone Company holds third quarter meeting

Stockholders gathered in Mauckport for the Eureka Telephone Company quarterly meeting. Reports show the company in splendid condition with good collections, several new shares issued, and over a thousand shareholders using the service. Exchanges operate in Corydon Mauckport Laconia and New Middle Tower with many boxes rented. A new switchboard is planned at New Amsterdam.

Eurka Telephone Company Mauckport Eureka Corydon Laconia New Middletower New Amsterdam

U S Dream Separators and Clean Shot Mentions

A terse note mentions dream separators for the U S with mentions of exciting shots at even bullets and concise cleaning properties.

U. S

David A Simler announces candidacy for County Commissioner Third District

David A. Simler of Washington township declares in The Democrat his run for County Commissioner in the Third District. A 57 year old farmer and son of John Simler, he has a strong Democratic lineage and prior candidacy two years ago. He helped pay 1600 for his father’s bond default, is a U B Church member, and emphasizes church work and education as his qualifications.

David A. Simler Washington Township Simler John Simler Dave U. B. Church

Harrison County Telephone Co Elects Officers

Harrison County Telephone Company members met in Elizabeth last Saturday and elected President Philip J. Blank, Secretary E L Smith, Treasurer Charles J Treece, Superintendent Thomas Evans. Directors are R R Hart Fred Voelker and Louis Zabel. The firm reports 200 stockholder boxes and 300 free service connections with local farmers and mutual companies across four exchanges in Elizabeth Lanesville Crandall and Palmyra.

Harrison County Telephone Company Elizabeth Philip J. Blank E. L. Smith Charles J. Treece Thomas Evans R. R. Hart Fred Voelker Louis Zabel Harrison County Farmers the Mutual Excelsior German Mutual Lanesville Crandall Palmyra Harrison County Company

Ben Reynolds Dies After Illness Near Corydon

Ben Reynolds died Monday the 9th of pulmonary disease at the home of Mr and Mrs James Crosby six miles northeast of Corydon. He was 26 turning 27 on the 15th. He lived with the Crosbys since age twelve and leaves three sisters Ruth Baker Grace Reynolds Rachel Reynolds and many relatives. He formerly worked in Kansas City and Louisville with the L and N Railroad. He was an Elks member in New Albany. The funeral was at the Presbyterian church with Rev A M Irvine and Cedar Hill Cemetery interment.

Ben Reynolds James Crosby Corydon Edward Reynolds Kansas City el Paso Tex Louisville Elks Lodge New Albany Presbyterian Church A. M. Irvine Cedar Hill Cemetery

Death of Wm. R. Williams Deags in Heth Township

Wm. R. Williams Deags died last Sunday at his son Wash Williams’s residence in Heth township near Marvin Landing after illness at age 73 years 10 months and 27 days. Funeral held Monday at Union Chapel Boone township led by Rev. Henry McKim. A respected citizen, he joined the Christian Church in 1865 and was a Union veteran. He married Angeline Hunter in 1860. ten children were born, three surviving.

William R. Willson Giperentte Wash Williams Heth Township Marvin Landing Union Chapel Boone Township Henry McKim Christian Church Angeline Hunter

Public Auction of Household Goods near Corydon

Mrs A J Wallace will auction her household goods at the former residence three miles south of Corydon on Thursday March 19 1908 at 1 PM. Items include beds chairs tables stoves a good organ and a spring wagon. Terms made known on 93 of sale.

A. J Wallace Corydon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Diana Croxall, Mer Triumph Triumph Safe and Lock Company James R. Croxall Mar State ST New Albany, Ind India Madras The W. H. Keller Company W. H. Bulleit Aldofus Moberly Annie M. Pitman Trustees London L. A. Riely & Son Norman E. Patrick Harrison County Telephone Co Wm. R. Williams Deags
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