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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
3
Great crowds in Corydon anticipate the May 15 appearance of Barnum and Bailey in Louisville. The show promises unprecedented size and novelties with hundreds of acts including Jupiter the balloon horse, Karolly’s Hungarian stallions, musical elephants, Konyot riders, aerialists, and a vast menagerie.
The Crawfordsville Review reports Bruce Luckett as a potential mayoral candidate with cross party appeal. Professor Gamer cites Luckett’s liquor stance and integrity while noting local option positions and Republican rivals. Luckett, a nephew of George and Mrs. Luckett, once lived in Corydon.
A heavy wind and rain storm swept across the nation last Thursday night killing numerous people and causing extensive damage. The storm reached from the Great Lakes to the Gulf, affecting Illinois Missouri Indiana Ohio Kentucky Tennessee Arkansas Mississippi and Alabama with widespread destruction including a blown down wall at Indiana State Prison Michigan City and militia guarding prisoners. Millions in property losses reported, Tennessee hardest hit and Indiana heavily impacted by lightning and hail in places like Harrison County.
Mrs Rosa Potts of Birmingham Alabama credits Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with relieving biliousness and constipation and restoring appetite and vitality. The tablets purify the stomach liver and blood and support natural digestion. Sold by Louis S Rielv May
The body of Earl Tronein, drowned in the Wabash River at Vincennes on April 4, was recovered on the 29th. It was found beneath a large log near the surface. Neighbors and police were notified. the body was taken to the morgue. Parents J. L. and Mrs. Tronein were informed. the mother remains in critical condition.
Scott Township residents are informed that Monday is set as the weekly office day for consultations with Sam D Breeden. Visit to discuss wallpaper needs is free of charge and available at I M Miller. m5-3w.
William Hater mel and Emmett Beanblossom hold the contract to build Morgan township gravel roads and plan to push work this year though rains delayed start. They opened a stone quarry on Fielding Adamson farm near Bradford and secured Grant Gary's traction engine to crush rock. Bradford branch will precede Palmyra road grading. Silas Bringle holds Jackson township road contract and will start work, signaling lively activity in Aargan and Jackson townships this year.
Corydon Base Ball team played Ramsey on Ramsey’s diamond last Sunday at noon. Ramsey won 12 to 2 with standout batting by Ramsey sluggers in the eighth inning where the winning run scored. Ramsey will face Farengo on May 9 and New Albany on May 28 at home.
ToOwners of dogs in Webster Township notice of required dog tax payment to the assessor by May 15. The assessor will report to the town and close the books after the deadline.
Guy W Fawcett offered a hundred dollar reward to the person finding Henry W Fawcett who went into the Ohio river at New Alban weeks ago. Four witnesses on the bank saw the body and claim the reward. Mr Lachett applied to the Floyd county court to determine who should receive the money.
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