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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1905
Page
4
Chicago workers altered Sunday routines as a prolonged Teamsters strike disrupted normal business. Mayors office negotiations with employers and union leaders failed after six hours, with a peace commission unable to resolve the dispute and a forty eight hour notice plan rejected by both sides.
London reports that Japan plans a renewed land campaign in Manchuria before summer rains. The railway completion to Mukden will ease provisioning for Field Marshal Oyama’s troops, aiding renewed hostilities between opposing forces.
A garbled wartime dispatch notes April observations on disease spread and army strength. It mentions the Russian army holding its line, the WW Jacal force back to full strength with 280 men per company and a rapid-fire unit, plus comparative provisioning at a station called Viedioweston and ore collection from Man churia.
The Stettin, arriving in Hong Kong, sighted thirty to forty ships of the Russian second Pacific squadron in Honkohe Bay about fifty miles north of Vuilivauh Bay. The fleet appeared ready for sea as they signalled and prepared to depart while decks were stacked with coal.
General Linevitelin reports to Emperor Nicholas that two Russian forces aided by April 29 attacks repelled Japanese advances near Juisoensiang and seized Trheshnsang after driving them from consecutive positions in the Ty theater.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Easter in Russia with mentions of St. Petersburgh and Saint days. It notes government visits and personal meetings, describes no disturbances in the provinces, and notes orderly proceedings during the occasion.
May in 1941 reports indicate the Russian Pacific squadron seen near the island of Hainan off China's coast. No further details on ships or exact location are provided.
Reports indicate that the first second and third Russian squadrons will unite for a morning operation on May 6, aiming at a coordinated effort near Tokio. The brief notes a joint venture between units labeled Caeri and involved forces.
Terre Haute May 1 John J Bays acting for a New York syndicate has bought seven Sullivan county mines including Tiviera North Jackson Sullivan County coal lands totaling 1000 acres The deal involves Har der Haefer Chicago Vanderbilt interests and a Chicago coal company group owning Glendora mine and others The purchase price is about 2.5 million dollars
Judge Robinson found Robert G. Miller negligent in four cases and removed from office. Mayor Malott was found not guilty of misconduct. Miers sought a new trial, denied, with plans to appeal to a higher court.
Indiana figures show total 1904 court expenditures at 1 075 101 64 dollars. Salaries for judges across circuits criminal superior appellate and supreme cost 278 890 dollars paid by the state. Counties paid 796 211 65 dollars for jurors bailiffs care for criminals and other expenses, averaging 18 456 25 per judicial district and over 12 000 per county.
Newly elected Indiana Order of Eastern Star officers were installed yesterday afternoon. Grand matron Mrs Agnes L Hartsuck Kendillville. grand patron Frank MM Forkner Hartford City. associate grand matron Mrs Frane Finn Elkhart. associate grand patron Barl HH Payne Rushville. grand secretary Mrs Nettle Rausford Indianapolis. grand treasurer Mrs Carrie Fanning Butler.
Winona Assembly, Warsaw Indiana, contracts a new eighty five foot double deck steamboat to be launched July 5. The craft will carry 400 people and enhance summer visitors pleasure. Indiana editors who visit Winona Assembly anticipate pleasant summer due to courtesies extended.
Manager R B Evans in Ohio Indiana and Illinois announces that the American Strawboard company will abandon its Anderson Indiana plant after months of idleness due to costly lawsuits resisting the company draining sludge into White River.
Indianapolis April 26 State Labor Commissioner L PocsCormack says there are no strikes of any consequence in Indiana now. He notes last year at this time there were seventeen strikes and says arbitration is playing a larger role in settling labor disputes, a satisfactory sign.
In Ladoga Indiana on May 1 the remonstrators and anti remonstrators clashed over a vote. The anti remonstrators won by a fifteen to twenty margin and the remonstrators, seeing defeat, did not file their names.
A variety of short visits and moves are reported. Abe Williams and Philip Martin sold property and moved to Bradford while Bird Sappenfield and wife visited Milltown. Pearl Hazzard may return from Corydon soon. Sappenfield served as Notary Public in Corydon last week. Ray Armstrong plans to move to town and open a blacksmith shop. Levi Sappenfield bought strawberry plants here last week. George Clipp family did business with W. W. Kepley. Hazzard at home from Louisville works. O J D Byrne spent a day in Corydon for county dues. Charley Byrnes warned about his bold ways. Mr. Bireley of Georgetown visited regarding strawberry shipments.
F L Crayden and son drill a well for L Wolfe. Elder J A Harrell preached at Mt Tabor. Joseph Bruner was in Corydon on business. Mary Lofton and son Will visited near Depauw. Elmer Engleman of Depauw visited Al Lofton. John Ferock family visited Levi Jackson at Wyman. S N Voyles and J H Jackson on business to Corydon. Charles Herthel family and Mrs John Clark of Palmyra visited C A Wolfe. Richard Devenish and wife of Fredricksburg and Mrs Nannie Mottweiler of Georgetown visited Miss Sarah Hancock.
In Moberly reminders include Sallie Pitman and Miss Sallie Shuck Illness and church life at Epworth League. Local updates mention James N Davis travel to Illinois, Ephraim Wagleman visiting Nevin, Uncle Anthony Davis building a new blacksmith shop, and visiting families. Two Mormon preachers passed through, Abe Sieg recovering, and several residents inspecting the telephone line. Warre Engleman and wife along with Jacob Peper and wife visited Cornelius Grabill's family last Sunday.
Sunday school was organized at No. 7 Brandenburg's school house with officers including Superintendent Albert Patterson Assistant Superintendent Mrs Elizabeth Brown and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Jacob Shireman Librarians Leo Hottle and Alma Conrad Organist Miss Dora Hull and teachers Mrs Jacob Shireman Mrs Lorena Emily Mrs Elizabeth Brown Miss Kit Walter and Miss Dora Hull. Sunday school meets every Sabbath at 2 50 p m.
A Michigan merchant Gen L Chubb endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine. It is praised for curing a cold quickly and should be kept at home for instant use. For sale at Crosiers Corner Drug Store. See Danbo Kepners line of go carts.
Miss Della Stroebe of Appleton Wisconsin reports run down condition relieved after six bottles of Peruna with complete cure. Mrs W F Hoffman of Kansas City Kansas describes bearing down pain dizziness and headaches ending after two months on Peruna with felt youth and happiness.
Mrs M Merald of Indianapolis who suffered ovarian trouble for four years credits Peruna with restoring her health within eighteen weeks. Another testimonial from Mrs Brickner of Milwaukee attests to relief from headaches back pain and dizziness after using Peruna. A $10000 bank guarantee claims all letters are genuine and verifiable.
Lucky Corner reports a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. J. EK Elidtt. Lola Nolot visits grandmother near Detauw. John W. Alstott and family visit Mrs. Elizabeth Alstott of Crandall Ivaster. Felix Barksdale visits from Borden seeking strawberry pickers. Misses Julia Alexanager and Lillian Rusk visit Crandall. Mrs. A Pinaire of New Albany visits Pennington's chapel where School officers are listed. Master with friends in Crandall. Master details unclear.
Harrison Grange No. 7 met April 22 with fair attendance. Two new members were instructed in degrees. Debated topics included whether repairing always pays and whether early century living fostered health and happiness. Members favored modern living despite health risks and urged all to attend May meeting for important business.
Time Tried and Merit Proven. One Minute Cough Cure is right on time for coughs croup whooping cough and more. Harmless and pleasant to take it is a children's favorite cough syrup. All druggists may be carrying it.
Mauckport lodge 443 I O O F celebrated its 86th anniversary at the M E church with good attendance and speakers. An oyster supper followed. Lou Davis’s burial occurred in Mauckport cemetery last Tuesday. Capt R H Ballard on leave from the steamer J W Thomas. town busy with shoppers. Sunday school convened with strong turnout.
We return thanks to friends who showed kindness during the illness of our beloved sister and daughter Lula Davis who departed this world on April 23 1905 May God be with you all from her sister and parents
Advertises Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a unique cough syrup that moves bowels to expel a cold and relieve coughs through throat and lung healing. Claims no opiates and suitability for all ages, with a pleasant taste and availability at druggists.
Central reports Harley Dick will perform in our town for three nights this week with his show. The item notes community events and entertainment during a period of local activity.
Valparaiso residents Pat Flynn W. B. Trotter and Elmer Funkhouser are noted along with Geo Simler of East Hall visiting with Trotter Cunningham on Union street. A fire alarm incident involves T H Hays and a telephone pole. Ed Montgomery plans westward travel. Moody Beanblossom searched Argus for his hat. A quip on sixteen weeks of starvation fried taters reflects local mood.
Advertisement promotes a remedy claiming to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromine Quinine tablets. It notes refund if it fails and carries E. W. Grove’s signature on each box priced at 25 cents.
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