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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
3
The letter expresses sympathy and shared struggle against perceived meddling in governance. It critiques critics who question authority, defends strong leadership, and mentions Creemee Ball and Dada as targets of critique. Theodore signs the message as a revealing wartime exchange.
A nostalgic description of a small local newspaper printed in Kansas City, emphasizing its humble format, imperfect printing, and intimate connection to hometown readers. It appeals to memory and community, portraying the paper as a sentimental link to past neighbors and familiar faces.
In Crandall several locals and visitors are listed from Corydon New Albany and surrounding areas with Sunday calls at homes and a Saturday birthday party at Ed Miller’s for Maud. Mr and Mrs James Lloyd of Duncan Floyd county celebrated their golden wedding last Saturday in a well attended surprise ceremony.
A 56 year old jack is for sale in Borden Indiana. Buyer may trade a good horse or mare plus cash difference. The seller asks for an urgent bargain and provides the address Ottis Scott in Borden.
The County Board of Education elected Robert B. Watson as truant officer after nineteen ballots. Watson from Webster township previously served a year and was declared elected on the nineteenth ballot amid a field of seven candidates.
Taylor township residents owing dog tax must pay to Township Assessor John Hedden before May 16. The Assessor will report to the Trustee Winttham, Russean, and Trustees will provide the list of delinquents to the Prosecuting Attorney after that date. Pay to avoid trouble and expense. Local notice from Taylor township Trustee.
The New Amsterdam school closed last Thursday evening with an entertainment drawing a full house. An admission fee of five cents benefited local Sunday schools. The event was organized by Miss Ruth Denbo and Mr. Chas. H. Kintner. Mrs. Denbo has taught three terms, and Mr. Kintner two.
Corydon High School boys prepare a minstrel show at the College Auditorium on Friday night May 15. The all home talent promises a first class entertainment with plenty of good material for a pleasant evening for all attendees.
An advertisement asserts thorough investigation of Liquid Veneer proving its claimed effects. It promotes 25c and 50c bottles and invites readers to try a trial bottle. The source is a cautious consumer promotion with implied confidence.
W E Cummings town marshal of English sues Southern Railway Co in Crawford Circuit Court for 310000. Alleged injury occurred April 25 1907 when he attempted to arrest men along the railroad near English and was shot in the side, leaving him disabled. Attorneys are W H Roose New Albany and M W Funk Corydon.
The undersigned will sell personal property at public auction on the farm three miles south of Corydon. The sale begins at 9 30 P M on Thursday May 14 1908. Items include a four year old horse a span of mules five cows some hogs a sofa a cat a sewing machine a bed and springs a hand power cream separator two water separators a barrel churn a Champion binder 7 foot cut a Deering mower a hay rake a Superior wheat drill and harrows and plows harness an iron kettle and many smaller articles.
Auction notice states cash only for sums up to 85 dollars. For amounts over 85 dollars buyers may obtain six months credit with notes secured by approved freehold security. James W. Thomas, Co. B. Kopp, Auctioneer.
Grace Russell improves as Aunt Frankie Carroll visits. Snow last week damaged wheat. Miss Lizzie Steepleton to Danville Ind for school. Lewis Holliday returns from Wyoming. Adam Anderson regains strength. Benjamin Beanblossom loses a horse after a severe kick. Miss Julia Conner wed Ed Watson last Wednesday. Congratulations extended.
Miss Nola Russell visited Miss Vada Davis. Bertha Arnold stayed with sister Minnie Robinson. Rev Wynn skipped services due to weather. Families host gatherings near Evans Landing and Rosewood. visits to Louisville and New Albany noted. Students plan to attend Central Normal at Danville. Willow Springs teacher G M Russell closed school with a lively event.
The funeral of George Bauer on April 26 in Lanesville was among the largest ever held in the local Catholic church. The Lanesville correspondent later retracted a misreported illness claim about Miss Josephine Schickel and Henry Zorn and apologized. Clara Rochner, 20, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Rochner, died after a brief illness in Louisville on Friday May 1. her funeral was held Monday at the Catholic church, Father A. Peckskamp officiating at the grave.
The State Tuberculosis Commission on the 2nd inst chose a site near Rockville in Parke County for a state institution to treat consumptives. A 527 acre tract will be bought for 24,000, claimed ideal for the facility.
All taxpayers in Harrison township who have not paid their dog tax must pay the Assessor as required by law. I have been notified by the proper officer to turn over all delinquents to me, Trustee T. A. Patterson.
Cure for aching feet advertised powder to shake into shoes. Promises relief from tired, aching, callous, sweating, and swollen feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Free sample offered. Address Allen Olmsted LeRoy New York.
School No 8 in Franklin township ended its term with an afternoon gathering at the schoolhouse featuring music and recitations by pupils under Teacher Marion Turner. An evening program of dialogues and songs drew a large crowd. Mrs. Joseph Fink Jr of Taylor township has been seriously ill but shows some improvement.
Mrs. Wininger 21 died Monday morning from tuberculosis at her parents home in Corydon. She leaves a husband a daughter her parents and two brothers. Funeral today at St John Chapel at 2 pm. Her family recently moved from Corydon to Utica Indiana. Additional notes announce Floyd county St Marys Church cornerstone ceremony next Sunday and a May 14 lecture by Rev Takehiro Ishiguro of Japan at Corydon U B church with free admission.
Affidavits of defendant filed to secure a change of venue. Cases heard in Elizabeth before Town Clerk Reynolds. Trial set for Monday May 18 before Dr. B. Hurst in Boone township.
DogTax notice directs Webster Township residents owing dog tax to contact township assessor John H Becker and pay promptly. Trustees must report all delinquent taxpayers to the Prosecuting Attorney by May 16 under the new dog law. Nicholas Eves, Trustee Webster Township.
As we go to press we were notified of the death of David Ham at the home of his daughter Mrs. Eliphalet Hickman.
Last Thursday at noon a large dinner was served at the New Salisbury school. Teachers Miss Maude Eaton and Edgar Miller led a program in the afternoon with recitations and dialogues enjoyed by scholars and many patrons.
An advertisement promotes Mother Gray's Australian-Leaf as a safe regulator for women. It claims efficacy for back pain urinary bladder and kidney trouble and offers a 50 cent package with a free sample by mail from The Mother Gray Co. LeRoy NY.
The Waterman fountain pen is described as always in style and available as a complete stock at Riely's Drug Store. The notice notes the instrument is at Riely's, with a date line of six two, and promotes the writing instrument to customers.
Obituary notes the death of Charles Brown at age twenty three on April twenty second, 1908. He is described as of strong character, member of the U B church, and beloved son of Mr and Mrs Houston Brown with five brothers and three sisters. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Ramsey outscored Corydon 14 to 5 as Lahne pitched a dominant game with 15 strikeouts and no walks. Ramsey improves to 3-0 this season while Marengo game was rain-shortened and will be finished May 17 at Ramsey. Teams seeking games should contact Floyd L. Davis or Herschel Lahue.
On the last Friday the school at No 10 Harrison township closed with a noon feast and an afternoon of songs recitations and dialogues. Willard W Windell the teacher received thanks from patrons and pupils while Jesse Dick entertained with a graphophone.
The Christian churches of the 14th district hold a convention at Corydon Christian Church May 21 22. State Missionary Society Sunday School Christian Endeavor and Woman's Board of Missions join the program with sessions starting 1 30 P M Thursday and ending Friday. State workers will attend. Corydon welcomes all visitors.
The Harrison Township Sunday School Convention will be held at Heidelberg church near Corydon next Sunday May 10 at 10 AM. Every Sunday School in the township is urged to send at least two delegates for full representation. The public is invited to attend. Bring dinners and stay all day. James A. McRae Township President.
Judge Lewis Jordan died in Washington City on the 1st of the month after a year of illness and two weeks of heart trouble. Born in Corydon August 8, 1833, he held a government posting in Washington and later worked at the bank of William H. English in Indianapolis. He served in the Treasury Department under President Cleveland until his death. Survived by a daughter Louise Jordan, he was the last of Col. Lewis Jordan’s family, an uncle to Albert and Frank Jordan and Mrs. Robert Gibson. He long directed the New Albany Lanesville Corydon Plank Road Co. The remains were sent to Indianapolis for interment.
Last Friday closed the school year at No 4 Taylor township with a noon potluck for teacher Jesse A. Kelly. Patrons and old folks joined a spelling bee and school entertainment, prizes given for attendance and work, and an evening program extended to about eleven.
The Department of the Interior Bureau of Pensions announces a new monthly pension of 12 dollars for widows minors and helpless children on the pension rolls at a loss rate effective from April 19 1908 no application required and will be paid at the next quarterly check upon voucher receipt. The current certificate should be kept until requested again.
Miss Laura Mauck stays at Cy Mauck's. Dick Shaffer visited his brother Arlie near Heidelburg. Mrs. Dalef Toler visits daughter Mrs. Clera Stonecipher near Milltown. Miss Ida C. Kopp returns to Louisville. Marion Brown and family visit Geo. Brown Saturday. Wil Davis returns today to work at Eastern Asylum Richmond Ind. Harve Baxley closes term at No. 14 school with exercises April 28.
Miss Lorena Emily and Miss Clara Hauswald will depart Friday for Danville to pursue studies. Perry Bowman, brother of the correspondent, underwent surgery at Louisville City Hospital on the 24th for a growth on a leg bone. He is reported improving and has many county friends hoping for continued recovery.
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