Local editors and the power of the small newspaper
The piece argues that local editors act as vigilant public watchdogs in small towns, surpassing metropolitan papers in influence. It urges business leaders to support local papers, noting the potential to boost advertising impact and national prosperity through country newspapers. It highlights pensions for editors as a fair request for those risking work in small communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearst
United States
America
Pike’s Peak
Focal
Bryan
Wilson
New Jersey
White House
Carnegie
Steel Trust
Death of Mrs Anna Weilbaker at 64 in Morgan township
Mrs Anna Weilbaker wife of Peter Weilbaker died at their Mor gan township home after a long illness Saturday April 20 at ten. Funeral services were at Mount Tabor church April 23 at one p m conducted by Rev William Boston Palmyra. Interment in church cemetery followed in presence of relatives and friends. Her maiden name was Arnold. She leaves a husband eight children four sons and four daughters and several brothers and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Weilbaker
Peter Weilbaker
Morgan Township
Mount Tabor
William Boston
Palmyra
Arnold
Weilbaker
Corydon High Alumni Invite Dues and Banquet List
All Corydon High School alumni in the ALUMNI ASSOCIATION or wishing to join are urged to pay annual dues to the Secretary at once. A roster of paid members for 1912 is published, with names including Mrs Stella Askins and many Bulleit, Griffin, Jones, O Bannon, Ridley, Wilson, and Wright families. The banquet is set for May 23, 1912, served by the Ladies Aid of the Christian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon High School
Alumni Association
Stella (Hisey) Askins
Nellie (O'Bannon
Bulleit
Ella
Logan) Bulleit
Will J. Bulleit
Louise (Miller) Bulleit
Laura (Reader) Bulleit
Forrest Bulleit
Ora Bulleit
Tillie (Wilson) Brackett
Mary (Denbo) Bence
Elsie Baxter
Stella B. Caughlin
Orlan Conrad
Barbara Cook
Bettie Cook
Annis Davis
Maurice Griffin
Dan Griffin
Olive Griffin
Jennie Griffin
Maggie Griffin
Nellie Hunter
Bernice Hickman
C. B. Hays
Blanche
Jolliott) Harbolt
Thomas Jones
Jessie
C.H. Sandifur
Ladies Aid of the Christian Church
Banque
Farewell Sermon for Rev Nordsick Before Move to Indiana
Lanesville residents visit relatives in nearby towns as Rev L W Nordsick prepares his farewell sermon at St Peters church before leaving for a new charge in Harlan Indiana. Local social notes mention family visits and movements including Mr and Mrs Voelker and Miss Zurschmiede. Parisian Sage hair product ad copy promotes a 50 cent bottle with emphasis on hair health and fragrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Voelker
Lanesville
Wm. Voelker
L. W. W Nordsick
Kathryn
Frank Damman
Hillsboro
Robert Richers
Grover Tindall
C. J. Richert
Martha Zurschmiede
Galena
Samuel Zurschmeide
Will
William Shuck
Chas, Rupp
Elizabeth
L. W. Nordsick
St. Peters Church
Harlan
Ind
Church Wedding at St Peter's Church Buena Vista
Amrr William Guy Woertz and Miss Elizabeth Helen Seibert married last Saturday morning at St Peters Catholic Church Buena Vista in the presence of relatives. Father Edward Zirkelbach officiated. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s parents and the couple left for Louisville to reside at 750 18th Street. The bride, daughter of Nicholas and Mrs Seibert, long a county teacher, and the groom, son of Andrew and Mrs Woertz, will reside in Louisville near a furniture factory. The Democrat offers congratulations and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amrr
William Guy Woertz
Elizabeth Helen Seibert
St. Peters’ Catholic Church
Buena Vista
Edward Zirkelbach
Louisville
18Th Street
Nicholas Seibert
Taylor Township
Elizabeth
Andrew Woertz
Posey Township
The
Democrat
In memory of Charles P. McCue Odd Fellows notice
The Elizabeth Lodge No. 578 I. O. O. F. notes the death of Charles P. McCue on April 14 1912. The resolutions praise his work aiding the afflicted and guiding souls, and express condolence to his family with the message well done. A copy of resolutions is sent to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. McCue
Elizabeth
Zemo Earns Cure Claim for Eczema in Trial Bottle
The ad promotes Zemo to cure eczema itching and rash with a guaranteed result. It claims the liquid sinks in, leaves no residue, and provides a 25 cent trial bottle or a 1 dollar large bottle from E. W. Rose Medicine Co. and L. S. Riley’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo
Zemio
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
L.S. Riely
Buggies Repaired and Painted at Evans Shop Corydon
C M Evans of Corydon announces a fully equipped paint shop West of Elevator offering buggy and carriage repainting and rubber-tire repairs with all work guaranteed. John Lynch of New Albany is in Corydon to carpentry for C L Dick and will build several houses. his family plans to return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Evans
Corydon
And
John Lynch
New Albany
C. L. Dick
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A. Brisbane
New York Evening Journal Publishing Company
New York Evening Journal
W. R. Hearst
Drs
Anerigan Beauty
Kalamazoo
C. P. Trotter & CO
Corydon, Ind
de Laval
L. P. Zabel
Asher
Boss Washing Machine CO
Dept. O
Cincinnati
Ohio
Flatwoods
Riely
William G. Woertz
Elizabeth H. Seibert
ST. Peter’s Church
James H. Glasgow
P. A. Burton
J.C. Russel
Con. Green
Order
Bless’d
Eczema
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