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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1908

Page

4

Absences and visits mark Elizabeth High School week

Elizabeth High School notes show Fannie Bush Cecil Flannigan Bana Hart absent. Prof. E E McClure from Floyd County visited. Bertha Wolfe Lafe Winder Levi WPernsley and Clarence Bowling also visited. Comments on Corydor High School and a request for a German book copy. Sophomores miss Geometry for a Holy Jumper meeting. Rhyme reflects 1907 passing and 1908 with 1910 promise.

Fannie Bush Cecil Flannigan Bana Hart E. E. McClure Floyd County Bertha Wolfe Lafe Winder Levi Wpernsley Cl.rence Bowling Corydor High School Margaret Prage Mary Jessie Wolfe— Beither Arkansaw

Public Sale Of Personal Property At New Middle Town

The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence about one and one half miles northwest of New Middleton near the Riddle school house on Tuesday March 31 1908 of his personal property including two horses one cow one broad sow four shoats two farm wagons one surrey one buggy two harness sets three mowing machines one bay rake one half interest in an Empire wheat mill one riding plow one Oliver Chilled plow one steel barrow one wood frame barrow one riding two horse cultivator one one horse cultivator two jumping shovel plows two double shovel plows cone land roller one power cutting ox one hay fork and rope one horse corn planter feed household and kitchen furniture and many other articles Sale to begin at 10 oclock A M Terms All sums 500 and under to be paid cash On sums over 5 00 credit of nine months given purchasers to give notes with proven freehold surety George Scharf B Kopp auctioneers.

Txo Surrey wheat @gill George Scharf B. Kopp

Sevens Springs Community Notices

Mrs J J Foreman is on the sick list. Pat Bryant and family moved to Hew Albany. Eveline Sturms is much better at writing. Ed Taylor of Louisville visits Clara Coulee. Leonard Smith visited friends at Bridgeport Wednesday. Oscar Sturms gave a leg rolling and carpet rag tacking last Wednesday. Misses Maybelle and Annis OBannon opened Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Herbert LaDuke.

J. J. Foreman Eick Pat Bryant Hew Albany Eveline Sturms Ed Taylor Louisville Itsa Clara Coulee Leonard Smith Bridgeport Oscar Sturms Maybelle and Annis O

Hay and Fodder Sale Near Eureka and Corydon

Local notice advertises hay and fodder for sale from sellers in Eureka and Corydon. Contact T Fry at Gero for details and pricing.

Gero. T. Fry Corydon, R. R

Local notes from Glenwood and Elizabeth High School

Delayed Glenwood report notes Mrs James Tuell and Irma Tuell on illness lists. Frances Heimbaugh joins Elizabeth High School while school progress under Charles L Wilson continues. Gustin Daily seeks work in Buffalo Hart Illinois. Local farm damage cited from late rains. several residents referenced in social items.

Frances Heimbaugh Elizabeth High School George Miller Charles L. Wilson

Heth Township GOP Holds Primary for Trustee and Assessor

The Heth township Republicans held a primary last Saturday to nominate candidates for trustee and assessor. Arthur Miller won the trustee nomination and Henry C. Beaublossom captured the assessor bid. The total vote tally followed.

Heth Township Arthur Miller Henry C. Beaublossom

Democrats Set April 8 for Jackson and Morgan Township Primaries

Democrats in Jackson and Morgan townships met and fixed Friday April 8 as the date for township primaries to nominate trustees and assessors. Morgan township voters passed a resolution favoring a clean canvass of all candidates and condemning the use of intoxicating liquor to influence voters at or before the primary.

Jackson Morgan Townships Morgan Township

Stevens Kitterman wed in Boone Township nuptials

Miss Cora Stevens daughter of Wm S Stevens of Boone township and Mr Robert Kitterman son of the late John Kitterman Webster township were married today at noon by Rev Jann at the bride’s home. About thirty friends witnessed the ceremony and the couple will live in New Middletown.

Cora Stevens Wm. S. Stevens Boone Township Robert Kitterman John Kitterman Webster Township G. Jann Mr. K Wm. Heckelman New Middletown

Protracted Bethel Meeting Continues Amid Local Life

Central news notes a long Bethel meeting extending with growing interest. E L Pitman and family from Corydon visited brother Dick at Bethel last Sunday. A J Frakes and family visited James Rhodes of Boone township. Several local young men plan to seek work in Illinois this week.

Bethel E. L. Pitman Corydon A. J. Frakes James Rhodes Boone Township Illinois

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Ad

DeWitt’s carbolized witch hazel salve advertised as healing soothing and cooling. Claims relief for piles. Sold by L A Riley and Son with contact likely in a local hardware or drug store ad.

DeWitt L. A. Riely & Son Mar

Race for Judge in Harrison County Endorses Cook

C W Cook argues the Harrison County judge race centers on him and Luckett, not Ridley, citing a Perry Crawford alliance and a Gregory letter to Perry Democrats. He cites Crawford Perry ties, party endorsements, and a broadcast letter as proof that votes will consolidate for Cook. He asks Harrison County Democrats to vote for him.

Perry County Crawford Luckett Crawford County Harrison Perry W. L. Gregory Crawford Circuit Court Cannelton City Troy Cook Cannelton Telephone Mr. Luckett Gregory

The 200 egg hen and herd of trotting horse lore

The essay argues heredity and careful breeding are essential to producing a true 200 egg hen and compares it to historic trotting horse feats. It stresses selecting top layers from laying strains, scientific feeding, hygienic housing, and loving care to achieve the desired performance.

Marriage Licenses Reported for Four Couples

John G. Martin wed Laura A. Stucker. John R. Rusk tied with Maude M. Conrad. Robert J. Kitterman joined Cora A. Stevens. Perry B. Kintner married Jessie M. Danner.

John G. Martin Laura A. Stucker John R. Rusk Maude M. Conrad Robert J. Kitterman Cora A. Stevens Perry Kintner Jessie M. Danner

Kodol sold by L. A Riley and Son as stomach remedy

Kodol is presented as the best known remedy for stomach disorders including dyspepsia heartburn sour stomach and belching. It contains the same juices as a healthy stomach and is guaranteed to give relief and is sold locally by L. A Riley and Son.

L. A Riely & Son Mar

Mayor Coffee Guilty in Impeachment Trial

Portland Ind March 12 The jury in the circuit court returned a verdict against David D Coffee mayor of Decatur in impeachment proceedings. He was found guilty on the first paragraph alleging public intoxication on Nov 3 1906 and embracing three Decatur women. The next Monday he pleaded guilty before a justice and paid a fine on other paragraphs alleging intoxication and habitual intoxication. Prosecution says judgment on verdict will vacate the office and the city council must name a successor.

Portland Ind C‘rcuit David D Decatur Saturdzy Justice of the Peace

Former Monroe officers sued over county funds

Three suits against former Monroe county officials seek a total of 36,700. Thomas Colliver former recorder is accused of taking 2,400 beyond his salary. Peter Thrasher former sheriff 2,300. Benton Hugh former sheriff 2,000. Allegations cite improper in and out fees and an overdraft of 600 by Thrasher.

Bloomington Ind Monroe County Thomas Colliver Forme Recorder Peter Thrasher Benton Hugh Thrasher Colliver

Forfeit Contract On Southeast Hospital Build

Indiana state commission orders forfeiture of E M Campfield's contract to erect the Southeastern hospital near Madison. Governor Hanly to take possession of site and materials unless Campfield's surety Aetna Indemnity offers to complete per the contract as the $1,000,000 project faces loss of completion due to default.

Indianapolis Ind Southeastern Hospital For the E. M. Campfield Findlay Hanly Aetna Indemnity Company Hartford Conn Campfield

John W Pipes Civil War Veteran Dies in New Amsterdam

John W. Pipes aged sixty four died at his home in New Amsterdam on Wednesday the 11th after a period of illness. A Civil War veteran and member of the I O O F he was held in high esteem. Funeral services were held in New Amsterdam on Thursday under the auspices of the New Amsterdam Lodge I O O F.

John W. Pipes New Amsterdam

Death of David Byerly in Heth Township

David Byerly died at his home in Heth township on the 10th inst. He was seventy nine years old after a period of ill health. The funeral took place at Mauckport last Wednesday with Rev. M. C. Patterson officiating. He left a widow and three sons.

David Byerly Heth Township Mauckport M. C. Patterson

Despondent Restaurateur Ends Life in Westville Debt

Emerson Posten aged forty two years, despondent over financial troubles in Laporte Indiana, kissed his fiancee Helen Crane and shot himself after failing to wrest a revolver from her. Posten had run a Westville restaurant venture that failed, leaving him heavily in debt. He was given 150 dollars to settle obligations but squandered the money in dissipation before death by his own action.

Laporte Ind Emerson Posten Helen Crane Posten Westville

Trial Is Suspended in Branaugh Case

Indianapolis March 10 The trial of Harry P Branaugh in the criminal court on a false claim against the city over an asphalt street repair contract was halted. The case submission was set aside and the jury discharged after a story about alleged plans to fix the jury was published.

Indianapolis Tria Harry P. Branaugh Crimina Court

Democratic Primary Candidate Announcements and Fees

The notice outlines filing and fee requirements for candidates. It lists district, county, and township offices with a call for early submission and registration preferences.

Good News for Depositors in Aurora Bank

Lawrenceburg Ind March 11 Frank B Shutts receiver of the defunct Aurora National Bank at Aurora has paid depositors a dividend of 5 cents per cent and before the affairs of the bank are entirely closed it is expected that another dividend ranging from 80 to 50 per cent will be declared

Lawrenceburg Ind Frank B. Shutts Aurora National Bank Aurora

Veterinary Services Expand With Corydon Assistant

Dr. Ben F. O Bannon of Elizabeth hires Ruth Lewis of Corydon to assist in his veterinary practice. Lewis brings two years’ experience with Dr. J W A Littell and one term at the Indiana Veterinary College in Indianapolis.

Ben F. O’bannon Elizabeth Ruth Lewis Corydon Lewis J. W. A. Littell Indiana Veterinary College Indianapolis

Political candidates listed for Indiana Democratic primaries

Hon W E Cox of Dubois county seeks Congress in the Third District subject to Democratic primaries on April 3 1903. William Ridley of Harrison seeks Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit in Harrison Crawford and Perry counties subject to the April 3 1908 primary. John H Luckett of Crawford seeks Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit for Harrison Crawford and Perry subject to the April 3 1908 primary. Christopher W Cook of Harrison seeks Circuit Judge for Harrison Crawford and Perry subject to the April 3 1908 primary.

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

Candidates for Prosecuting Attorney in Third Judicial Circuit

Harrison Crawford and Perry counties voters face primary decision. Cayle E Lorrick of Harrison, and David J Murr of Crawford, compete for the post. Charles T Brown of Crawford and Norman EB Pavaice of Perry also seek the office, all subject to the Democratic primary held April 3, 1908.

Caylee Lorrick Harrison County Third Judicial Circuit Harrison Crawford Perry David J. Murr Crawford County Charles T. Brown Indiana Norman Eb, Pavaice Perry County

Local Candidates Seek Liberal Democratic Primary Seats

Thomas Connolly of Blue River township runs for Representative to the Legislature in the Lewis county Democratic primary set for April 7 1908. Philip A Miller of Hedy township seeks a Legislative seat in Harrison county subject to the Democratic primary on April 3 1908.

Thomas Connolly Blue River Township Lewislacure Philip A. Miller Hedy Township Harrison County

Harrison Circuit Court Clerk Candidates in Democratic Primary

Henry W. Denno of Harrison township Charles H. Kintner of Lents township James A. McRae of Taylor township and Levi V. Brown of Harrison township are listed as candidates for Clerk of the Harrison Circuit Court in the Democratic primary of 1908.

O Bannon and Vogt Run for County Auditor in 1908 Primary

J L O Bannon of Harrison township and Sam P Vogt of Harrison township seek the Democratic party nomination for County Auditor in 1908. Each candidate is listed as subject to the Democratic primary decision.

J.L. O'Bannon Harrison Township Sam P. Vogt Krli Miller Heth Township Harrison County W. W. Lawson Posey Township Ind W. W. Williams Franklin Township Indiana Said Township William S. Lahub Spencer Township Ira Davis

Sheriff candidates in Harrison county seek Democratic primary votes

Jacos A Stevens Krist Miller and Peters Wright Harrison township candidates for Sheriff enter the Democratic primary race set for April 3 1908. James W Thomas of Harrison township also runs for County Sheriff in the same Democratic primary.

Harrison county Treasurer candidates named for April 3 1908

J D Pitman of Blue River township T W Knight of Taylor township and George K Gwartney of Harrison township run for County Treasurer in Harrison county with primaries set for April 3 1908 under Democratic party rules.

John Kaylor Seeks Democratic Nomination for Surveyor

John Kaylor of Morgan township runs for the Democratic nomination for Surveyor of Harrison county Indiana subject to the county primary decision.

John Kaylor Morgan Township Harrison County Indiana

Harrison County Coroner Primary Candidates List

Hexky H Wise of Harrison township stands as a Democratic primary candidate for Coroner. Cotner of Posey township also seeks the Coroner seat in Harrison county with the Democratic primary on April 3, 1908. Douglas Cunningham of Washington township is another Harrison county Coroner contender in the Democratic county primary on April 3, 1908.

Harrison County Democratic Primary Candidates in 1908

Frank Cunningham of Boone township seeks the Democratic nomination for Commissioner in Harrison County Third District. Thomas J Stevens of Jackson township aims for Commissioner First District, pending primary results. David A. Srmutt of Washington township contests Democratic nomination for Harrison County Third District, subject to the April 8 1903 primary decision.

Frank Cunningham Boone Township Harrison County Thomas J. Stevens Jackson Township David A. Srmutt Washington Township

Harrison county trustees race listed for Democratic primary

A list of candidates for township trustees in Harrison county indicating each seeks the Democratic primary nomination in 1908. Names include W W Lawson Franklin and W W Williams Posey, George Woertz Jackson, Willard Denso Harrison, George Bickel Franklin, William Eisenmenger Webster, Herman Meyer Franklin Md, William S Lahub Spencer, W H Bussabarger Harrison, and Ira Davis Harrison.

Democratic primary Assessor candidates listed in Indiana notices

W D ToLur John Pressler Frank McCutcheon and Amiel Day appear as Democratic primary Assessor candidates in Harrison and Franklin townships Indiana subject to the convention decision for 1908. The notices name multiple candidates and outline their eligibility pending party convention outcomes.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Huston Supt Kannapel Riddle School House Sevens Uncle Pete Eureka Ayer Ula J. C. Ayer Co Lowell, Masson Slicker M Aoner FISH Seaton Glenwood James Tuell Gustin Buffalohart, Il Irma L W. J. Tuell Ivan Wilson Fred Miller Will McKinney Johnie Daily Mattie Wilson Daisy Brewster Desmond Daily Charles Wilson Bertha Mettling Hiram Brinley Mitchell Summers Evans Landing Heth Wm. H. Flora Geo. W. Watson Benj. Pindall Henry C Beanblossom James Pindall Lew L. Deen Isaac W. Beanblossom Wayre C. S. Watson Jesse Rhodes Jackson and Stevens-Kitterman Central Uncle Sam Mayor Coffee Ained Cardus H. C. Larson Olds Ladies Advisory Dept The Chattanooga Medicine Co Chattanooga Tenn Lockert’s Timothy Tee Ewee Suamini Company Chicago New York Smith Agerren Andrew J. Lopp Henry W. Denno Charles H. Kintner Lents Township James A. McRae Taylor Township Levi V. Brown Harnson Circuit Court Jacos A Stevens Peters, Wright Harrian Township James W. Thomas J D. Pitman T. W. Knight George K.gwartney Hexky H. Wise W.#. Cotner T Cheyy Douglas Cunningham George Woertz Willard H. Denso George Bickel William Eisenmenger Herman Meyer W. H. Bussabarger W.D. ToLur Ee John Pressler Said Frank McCutcheon Amiel Day Castoria
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