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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

4

Indianapolis man found guilty of manslaughter in McClintock killings

Noblesville Indiana March 9 James W Hensley of Indianapolis charged with murder of Walker McClintock near Noblesville last October was found guilty of manslaughter. Verdict came after six hours deliberation. Indeterminate sentence law yields two to twenty one years in Michigan City prison. Prosecutor says if minimum served he will be rearrested for killing Enoch McClintock. Mary McClintock, daughter of the victim, was Hensleys sweetheart. He visited the home but was ordered to leave. a struggle occurred as McClintock and Enoch tried to eject him and Hensley shot them both.

Noblesville Ind James W. Hensley Indianapolis Walker McClintock Hensley Michigan City Enoch McClintock Gentry Mary McClintock McClintock Gro Walker McClntock Enoch Bat Filion Father ii Kiling

Court Vacates Receiver Appointment In Three Companies

Laporte Ind March 6 After hearing arguments on motions from the Chicago New York Electric Air Line the C s Cooperative Construction and the Goshen Chicago South Bend Fullway companies the Laporte county circuit court sustained the motion to vacate the order appointing Georgy F L Mull of Indianapolis as receiver and dismissed Receiver Mull The court ordered the defendant to file a bond of 5000 for stockholders protection and for potential judgments The receivership lasted only twenty four hours if fraud insolvency and squandering allegations in the stockholders petition prove true a new receiver could be appointed.

Laporte, Ind Fter Chicago-New York Electric Air Line C.s-Operative Construction Company Goshen Chicago & South Bend Fullway Company Georgy FL. Mull Indianapolis Laporte County Circuit Mull

James Oliver dies at 85 famed for chilled plow

South Bend Indiana March 3 James Oliver the famed plowman and inventor of the chilled plow is dead at his home after months of illness. He built the world leading plow plant and a vast estate leaving a son and daughter as heirs. He also funded a business block hotel and the Oliver opera house. He was born in Scotland and died a millionaire.

South Bend Ind James Oliver Mr. Oliver Scotland Guarvive Oliver Oliver Opera House

Lanesville Community Notes and Local Elections

Our Squire reports activity in Lanesville with updates on residents including Lydia A. Lynn improving after illness and A M Eisert Sr confined to bed. Sarah Yeager moved to Floyd county while Norman Patrick of Tell City sought the Prosecuting Attorney post. The Lanesville Mutual Aid Society elected James H. Smith as president John L Walter as vice president Peter Loew as treasurer Theodore Hisert as secretary Sam C Walker as manager with directors appointed. The society is in good standing.

Lydia A. Lynn A. M. Eisert Sarah Yeager Floyd County Norman Patrick Tell City Lanesville Mutual Aid Society James H. Smith John L. Walter Peter Loew Theodore Hisert Sam C. Walker

Local Notices from Bridgeport and Surrounding Areas

May and Donn Carter spent Saturday and Sunday in Kentucky. George Fulner stayed several days with his father in Louisville last week. Mrs. Fulner Sr cannot talk. Mrs. George Miller, writing Mrs. Cunningham, became ill and returned to the city last week. Harley Flanagan of Elizabeth stopped here Sunday en route from Louisville to Rehoboth with James McFarland’s body. Ning Bowman nearly died Friday moving a building for Peter Farnsley as a high wind threatened to topple the structure into the pond during the crossing.

May Donn Carter Kentucky George Fulner Louisville Fulner George Miller Cunningham Harley Flanagan Elizabeth Louieville Rehoboth James McFarland Davisville Ning Bowman Peter Farnsley Bowman

Willis Gutkes Nuptials In Webster Township

Miss Clara E Willis and George Gutkes of Webster township were married yesterday at the County Clerk office. Dr Jeremiah W W Zenor, Clerk of New Priddletown, performed the ceremony in an impressive manner. The bride and groom are described as bright, promising young people. The Democrat extends congratulations.

Clara E. Willis George G Utkes Webster Township Jeremiah WW. Zenor New Priddletown

Local residents and visitors in town movements

Wat and family moved to town. Mrs Lizzie Alstott visiting Adam Tyler in Milltown. Geo Yenowine visited Thos Williams in Burnville last Saturday. Ben Melton of Taswell visited his father J W Melton last week. Albert Stevens returning from Kentucky. Ed Wright and wife from New Albany visited relatives here. Albert Markwell visiting his father and relatives. Hessitg family of New Albany visited Lloyd and George Crandall. Wilford Emily moved to a new place south west of Crandall. John Williams left for Iowa to work for Eli Davis.

Wat Thomas Lizzie Alstott Adam Tyler Milltown Geo Yenowine Thos. Williams Burnville Ben Melton Taswell J. W. Melton Albert Stevens Kentucky Ed Wright New Albany Albert Markwell Mr. Hessitg Lloyd George Crandall Wilford Emily Crandall John Williams Iowa Eli Davis

Resolutions of Respect by the U B Sunday School

Inasmuch as it has pleased the all wise Creator to remove from among us Omer Hickman our classmate and friend Be it Resolved that in his death we have lost a bright cheerful and loving classmate whose smile brought cheerfulness and love to the class Be it Resolved That the school has lost a noble life in its beginning the classmates a worthy companion and the home a kind loving son and brother Resolved That a copy of these resolutions be kept by the school a copy furnished each of the county papers for publication and a copy given to the bereaved parents

Ais Omer Hickman

Personal Notices From Sugar Grove And Nearby

Sugar Grove notes list Miss Jack Yeager staying with Mrs. W N Williams and A J Glaze visiting Louisville on business. Several residents attended a telephone meeting at Elizabeth. Daisy Glaze and Blanche Kirk spent a day in Louisville. Mr and Mrs Robert Stewart visited Mace Stewart for a day. Mrs W W Lawson and children visited Mrs A J Glaze and family. Mrs Robert Stewart spent Friday and Saturday with her daughter Mrs Clinton Fink of Elizabeth. Ethel Glaze spent days with her aunt Mrs Sam Hollis at Pleasure Ridge Park Kentucky. Mr and Mrs Emmett Williams visited Mrs W’s parents in Elizabeth last week.

A. J. Glaze Louisville Elizabeth Daisy Glaze Blanche Kirk W. W. Lawson Robert Stewart Clinton Fink Ethel Glaze Sam Hollis Pleasure Ridge Park Emmett Williams Ben O' Banton

Local Notes On Laconia and Surroundings

Uncle Jim McIntyre is 13 improving while Rev Teeter gains enough to return home. Ed Radmacher sold no fine horse to J H Conrad for 105 dollars. Aunt Matinda Ann Frakes and Byron Bartly are on the sick list. Arthur Brown sold a fine team to Forrest Corner last week. Ab Steepleton and Isaac Frakes sold a fine horse to Arthur Russell. Grace Carroll hosted a spelling match at No 15 school Friday night. Dr Habermel from Corydon treated the Shields child. Joel Russell sold a fine young mare to Henry Brabmer near Louisville for 150 dollars.

Jim McIntyre Ed Radmacher J. H. Conrad Rev Teeter Matinda Ann Frakes Little Byron Bartly Arthur Brown Forrest Corner Ab Steepleton Isaac Frakes Arthur Russell Grace Carroll Dr. Habermel Corydon Roy Shields Joel Russell Henry Brabmer Gardner Louisville

Community Doings Around Garfield Kron and Relatives

Mary Kirk remains on the sick list. Mary Kessinger suffers cancer on her face. Fannie Lefler and children visited home folks Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dobson visited home folks Saturday and Sunday. Edith Shaffer and children from New Albany visit Garfield Kron, back from near Laconia. Ida Glaze and children from Sugar Grove visit Ed Knight’s family. Alice Prell and family visit James Kron’s parents. Thomas Bryant and family near Georgetown visit his brother Edward near Elizabeth.

Fannie Lefler Robert Dobson Edith Shaffer New Albany Garfield Kron Laconia Ida Glaze Sugar Grove Ed, Knight Alice Prell James Kron Thomas Bryant Georgetown Edward Elizabeth

School News and Activities Highlight Quiet Juniors and Prize Challenge

Fannie Heimbaugh attended school Monday and the juniors and seniors stayed unusually quiet. The Wednesday opening exercise featured a German song sung by Bettie Bierley Margaret Prage Mary McFarland and Prof. Wolfe. A Caesar translation contest offered a prize for 15 minutes of work, met with mixed reactions. Various lost items and messages from students wrap the page.

Obituary of Martha R Duley of Clay City

Martha R Duley born December 25 1826 died February 18 1908 at 82 years 1 month and 24 days. She married Benjamin Duley in 1842 and had 12 children. Survived by relatives in Clay City Flora Beecher City Harrison County and Mt Vernon. Funeral at Clay City M E Church with Rev Seed. burial Foster Hill cemetery.

Martha R Duley Benj. Duley J. E. Lee J. Holman Clay City Anna Corder Flora, Ill BR. J. Nash Beecher City Geo. Deisher Ofalan W. W. Duley Mt. Vernon J. L. Daley Farmers City Lil J. E. Rowe J. T. Smith J. Chaffin Harrison County Grandma M. E. Church Perseverance Chapel County

Democrats to Meet for Blue River Township Primary Date

The Democrat voters and candidates of Blue River township are urged to meet at Hancock school house on Saturday March 21 at two o clock PM to set a date and make arrangements for holding a Democratic primary to nominate candidates for township offices. Let the Democrats turn out and participate in the meeting by order of The Township Democratic Committee.

Blue River Township Hancock School House Democratic Committee

Seven Springs Visitors Mention Local Arrivals

George Schoen of the Heights visited Miss Ruby Hottle Sunday. James and Miss Harriet Willet of Warren county and Ed Pearson of New Middletown visited Miss Nannie Smith. Ro O Bannon sold two fine horses. Mrs. Louis Tuell is seriously ill with heart trouble.

George Schoen the Heights Ruby Hottle James Harriet Willet Warren County Ed Pearson New Middletown Nannie Smith Louis Tuell

Local Notes and Illnesses Across Town

Misa Ronea Curl and Lola Barry were home over the weekend while Mrs Ella Cunningham suffers the grip. Many families report whooping cough sweeping through children. Loran W Teagarden returns to Denver after a visit. Jesse A Kelley and others visited Louisville on Saturday. A child named Able Hedden died last Tuesday night from whooping cough and pneumonia and was buried in the family plot.

Misa Ronea Curl Ella Cunningham Alex Loouisville Wm. Robinson Lola Barry Jesse O Fox Loran Teagarden Denver Colo Alice Miller P. Bargen Mary Cunningham James McFarland Morton Davis Lillian Louisville Jesse A Kelley Jesse Chapel Boone Able John Hedden

Byrneville social notes and visits parade through town

A stream of local names and happenings fills a Byrneville page. ABE W Williams visits Corydon on business while O P D Byrne hosts a birthday dinner for his grandson Douglas Byrne. Ed Martin and Mrs Richards’ home in Georgetown sees plastering work and Earl Fouts with his violin entertain guests. Blanche Hazzard returns home from Floyd county teaching duties amid a lively community scene.

Blanche Hazzard Floyd County Earl Fouts Ed Martin O. J. D Byrne Douglas Byrne Harbie Mosier Wallace Byrne Lake Martin Marshall Martin Douglas

Local Notices and Move Aways Reported in Town

Depauw residents note Mrs. Joe Henry Ash is very ill at this time. Thomas Haley now occupies the Hunter property. Mrs. W. E. Nolet and daughter Har l visited Frenchtown this week. Revival meetings at Fredericksburg draw participants. Aliie Poe recovering at home after illness. Charles and Will Hunter and mother sold property and will move to Illinois. George W. Churchill family headed to Hanover Arkansas for lumber work. Harry Morga and John M. Seacat accompany them for summer timber work.

Thomas Haley Hunter W. E. Nolet Harl Frenchtown Fredericksburg Aliie Poe Hattie Haley Charles Will Hunter

Farm Seeks Barred Plymouth Rock Eggs at Old Price

Local listings note eggs available at $1.00 per setting of 15 and a farm price of 30 cents per setting. January 5 Fisherman J. Frimmer.

Pfrimmer

Aged Woman Dead at Palmyra Home

Mrs. Adam Hartman an elderly resident died at her Palmyra home on the fifth of the month from heart disease. She collapsed at breakfast after a period of rugged health and passed away within hours. She was eighty and survived by a daughter Mrs. Andrew Wolfe of Palmyra and two sons George Hartman of Illinois and Edward Hartman of the county.

Adam Hartman Palmyra Andrew Wolfe George Hartman Illinois Edward Hartman

Thompson Offers Top Telephone Boxes in New Albany

Thompson of 107 East Main Street New Albany Indiana advertises sturdy telephone boxes for installation urging customers to select his product for reliable service. The ad emphasizes quality and market availability.

Thompson Main St New Albany Ind

Hooker Hancock Dies At 88 In Washington County

Hooker Hancock died at his home near Fredericksburg Washington County last Thursday after a long illness. He was an active farmer and advocate for agricultural interests. He was brother to Major William Hancock who served as county clerk in the sixties. He leaves two sisters and a brother.

Hookers Hancock Fredericksburg Washington County William Hancock

Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Harrison County

Jeremiah W. Zenor administrator announces public auction of multiple parcels in Harrison County Indiana at ten o'clock AM on the Webster township premises. Includes 40 acres southeast quarter of section 35 and 40 acres off southeast quarter, plus 40 acres in northeast quarter of southwest quarter and 41.97 acres in southeast quarter of northwest quarter of section 3. One third cash, balance in two notes due 9 and 18 months, six percent interest, with surety.

John J. Zever Webster Township Harrison County Indiana Towit Jeffersonville John A. Evans Wm M. Saffer Jouge Gauxe Jeremiah W. Zenor W. T. Zenor Atty. Admr

Democratic Primary Announcements for Indiana Third District

W. B. Cox of Dubois county seeks Congress in the Third District subject to Democratic primaries on April 3 1908. William Ridley of Harrison county seeks Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit subject to the same primary. John H. Luckett of Crawford seeks Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit. Christopher W. Cook of Harrison also seeks Circuit Judge with primary on April 3 1908.

How. W. BE. Cox Dubois County Congress Indiana William Ridley Harrison County Third Judicial Circuit Harrison, Crawford Perry John H. Luckett Crawford County Christopher W. Cook

Candidates for Prosecuting Attorney in Third Judicial Circuit

Clyde Lortick of Harrison county and David J. Murr of Crawford county seek the Prosecuting Attorney post for the Third Judicial Circuit comprising Harrison Crawford and Perry counties under the Democratic Primary. Charles T. Brown of Crawford and Norman E. Patrice of Perry also enter the race for the same office ahead of the April 3 1908 primary.

Clyde Lortick Harrison County Third Judicial Circuit Harrison Crawford Perry David J. Murr Crawford County Norman E. Patrice Perry County

Harrison County Democratic Primary Candidate Notices

Suite A SEREN announces candidates for the Democratic primary with dates in early April 1908. Andrew J. Lopp of Heth township and Thomas Connolly of Blue River township seek State Representative seats, subject to party primary decisions. Philip A. Miller of Heth township also runs for the Legislature.

Suite A Spencer Township Andrew J. Lopp Heth Township Harrison County Thomas Connolly Biue River Township Philip A. Miller

Harrison Circuit Court Clerk Candidates in Democratic Primary 1908

Clerk Henry W. Denso of Harrison township seeks the Harrison Circuit Court clerk's position subject to the Democratic primary of 1908. Charles H. Kintner of Scott township is also noted in the Democratic primary, 1908. James A. McRae of Taylor township is a candidate awaiting the Democratic primary decision, 1908. Levi V. Brown of Harrison township is shown in the Democratic primary election, 1908.

Henry W. Denso Harrison Township Harrison Charles H. Kintner Scott Township Harrison Circuit Court James A. McRae Taylor Township Levi V. Brown

Auditor Candidates in Harrison Township Democratic Primary 1908

J. L. O'Bannon of Harrison township seeks renomination for County Auditor subject to the Democratic primary in 1908. Sam P. Vogt, also of Harrison township, is a candidate for County Auditor under the Democratic primary in 1908.

J. L. O'Bannon Harrison Township Sam P. Vogt

Sheriff Candidates in Harrison County Primary Duel

Several candidates appear for Harrison county sheriff subject to the Democratic primary on April 3. Jacob A Stevens Eli Miller Peter S Wright and James W Thomas, all of Harrison township, seek the sheriff's office.

Jacob A Stevens Harrison County Peter S. Wright Harrison Township

Harrison County Treasurer Candidates in Democratic Primary

Treasurer J T Pitman of Blue River township and T W Knight of Taylor township seek Harrison County Treasurer roles in the April 3 1908 Democratic primary. George K Gwartney of Harrison township is also a candidate, pending the primary decision.

J.T. Pitman Blue River Township Harrison County George K.gwartney Harrison Township

John Kaylor Seeks Harrison County Surveyor Nomination

John Kaylor of Morgan township seeks the Democratic nomination for Harrison County Surveyor in Indiana, subject to the Democratic county primary decision on April 3, 1908.

John Kaylor Morgan Township Harrison County Indiana

Coroner Candidates Named in Harrison County Primary

Henry H Wise of Harrison township seeks the coroner post subject to the Democratic primary. W E Cotmer of Posey township also seeks the coroner seat under the Democratic primary with April 3 1908 set. Douglas Cunningham of Washington township enters as coroner candidate for Harrison county in the Democratic county primary on April 3 1908.

Henry H. Wise Harrison Township W.E. Cotmer Posey Township Douglas Cunningham Washington Township Harrison County

Harrison county local Democratic primary filings listed

Frank Cunningham of Boone township seeks the Democratic nomination for Commissioner Third District in Harrison county. Thomas J. Stevens of Jackson township seeks the Commissioner First District seat, subject to the Democratic county primary decision. Davin A. Simler of Washington township seeks the Democratic nomination for Commissioner Third District, subject to the primary decision, April 3.

Frank Cunningham Boone Township Harrison County Thomas J. Stevens Jackson Township Davin A. Simler Washington Township

Harrison county Indiana township trustee candidates named

A list of candidates for township trustee positions in Harrison county Indiana. Names include W W Lawson W W Williams George Woertz Willard Denpp George Bickel William Eisenmenger Herman Meyer Wil S Lanve W H Bussaargha Ira Davis all subject to the Democratic primary conventions of their respective townships in 1908.

W. W. Lawson Posey Township Harrison County Ind Ww. W. Williams Franklin Township Indiana Said Township George Woertz Jackson Township George Bickel

Democratic primary assessor candidates listed in raid township

W D Toiusa, John Pressler, Franek McCutcheon, Amis Day appear as candidates for assessor in various townships of Harrison County Indiana subject to the decision of the Democratic primary conventions. The notices reference Democratic process and township designations in Harrison County and Franklin Township.

Franek McCutcheon Harrison Township Harrison County Indiana

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Fiedria Air Lanesville A. M. Bisert Bridgeport C. B. Server Willis-Gutkes U. B. Sunday School Jack Jack Yeager Mace Stewart Grace Russell Sandy Branch Mary Kirk Mary Kessinger Fannie Heimbaugh Herbt Johnson Wolfe Jessie Blunk Mary Nell Nora Arkansas Cecil Trella Margaret Edna Ralph Emma Specrats Seven Springs Uncle Pete O’bannon Byrneville Abe Williams O. P. D. Byrne F. L. Lawley Springton, Ill Mrs. Richards Eddie Byrne M. A. Hazzard William Leffler and Curtis Fouts Lagrippe Ed Sappenfield Asberry Parish Depauw Joe Henry Ash Tower AW. Tower CO Bostoh V.3 WER Canada CO Wen Tio Tomonts Blanche E. Stephanon S. 42Nd Ave Chicago Cardus Hooker Hancock Charles T. Brown Eli Miller Heth Harrison Country James W. Thomas T. W. Knight Taylor Sownship Goroner Willard H. Denpp William Eisenmenger Herman Meyer Wil S. Lanve W. H. Bussaabargha Ira Davis W.D. Toiusa Raid Township John Pressler Said Castoria Lves
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