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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1911

Page

4

Retirement of Diaz Prompts Mexico Uncertainty

Washington reports Diaz plans to resign after peace returns, easing tensions in Mexico. Francisco I. Madero’s threat to march on Mexico City spurred retirement, with Francisco De La Barra or Ramon Corral discussed as temporary leaders. U.S. officials warn the move may unsettle a country long held together by Diaz’s strong hand.

Washington Diaz Mexico Francisco I. Madero Mexico City Ramon Corral Corral Farone Paris Agen Francisco Leon de Labarra de la Arra United States

Pullman Company Sued For Damages In Malicious Arrest

In Anderson Indiana on May 6 Benjamin C Barnes a National Cash Register salesman files a $30,000 damages suit in the local common pleas court at Darton Ohio alleging malicious and fraudulent arrest tied to an alleged sensational incident aboard a Pullman car. Barnes claims detention for fifteen days before bond while accused of improper conduct with Miss Till aboard the Richmond to Chicago trip. The suit names the Pullman Company Prof William Till and Cecil Hill of Chicago as defendants.

Miss Till Richmord Ind Chicaso Bond

Olives Curry Cromwell Dies in Presbyterian Service

Olives Curry Cromwell, born Faby Teed, died May 5 leaving father, mother, and kin to mourn. A brief memorial at the Presbyterian church reflected on faith with the line My savior and the hope of eternal life as the family gathered for funeral rites. The obituary notes a ceremony at the Presbyterian church and references the community mourning the loss.

Olives Curry Cromwell Faby Igvepoan Jesus Vis Ara Oliver Sh Cienweod March Tlis Ehrissas

Evans Rites Held For Claude In Louisville

The remains of Claude Evans were brought to Elizabeth for burial after a brief service at the grave led by Rev Jean. The deceased, about twenty, had been an invalid since age three and is survived by his mother Mrs Naomi Evans and two brothers Walter and Woon, of Louisville. He was formerly a Marabeth farmer. The obituary notes a funeral in Louisville after discovery Sunday morning. A stockholders meeting for the Muresan Pelephone Company is set for Corydon on June 3 to elect officers and handle business. claims must be filed by June 1 and attendees should bring their card to pay assessments.

Claude Ivans Elizabeth Jean L Louisville Vans Fle Naoelin Evans Orothers Walter W.oon Érreen Iovants Marabeth Muresan ‘Pelephone Wilh Corydon Raturday Transacr Beannrossom

Stockholder Sues Over Bank Failure in Evansville Case

Bert F. Nonweller of Louisville sues Citizens National Bank of Evansville directors for $29,900 claiming misleading statements boosted his $18,000 stock investment. Indicts against president Simon Gillett and cashier William Swormstedt charges for embezzlement and banking law violations. Gillett died by suicide. Swormstedt received a suspended sentence.

Citizens’ National Bank of Evansville Indianapolis Bert F. Nonweller Louisville Citizens’ National Bank Simon P. Gillett William Swormstedt Gillett Swarmstedt Nonweller

Local residents note illnesses and visits in Huddletown

Mrs Julia Grable is convalescing while Mrs Henry Ebalt and Adam Ebalt suffer health issues. Numerous neighbors report illnesses, visits from Conrad Windish and families, and social calls around Corydon and nearby areas. A local fertilizer firm V. H. Bullett & Sons promotes stock and corn panting orders.

Julia Grable Henry Ebalt

Ex-Councilman Wood Promises Graft Book From Jail

Indianapolis may 8 former city councilman John F Wood awaiting grand larceny trial says his manuscript Graft in Indianapolis is nearly ready for publication He claims it will recount incidents from his council service and name many individuals including public service firms contractors and business leaders without singling anyone out during the exposé

Indianapolis John F. Wood

Griffel to preach at M E church Sunday evening

Mrs. Jules remains confined with heart trouble. Will Renau of Creargetown visited his parents Sunday. Paul Bigler and wife traveled to Corydon for dental work last week. James Durnil and son Will bought a span of mates in Corydon Thursday. Celia Rastelille of Depauw visited her son Zebbie Nasdelill and family last week. Mnma Wenning and brother Willis visited Flora in Central Barren Tuesday. Alice Routh, ill with mumps, has recovered enough to go out. Claties Rachel and Albert of Depnuw returned home after visiting W. A. Rosenbarger. We plan to stock Deering wine soon and invite orders. W. H. Bailey & Sons, 10-2.

Fey. Griffel M. FE James Durnil Will Corydon Celia Rastelille Depauw Zebbie Nasdelill Mnma Wenning Willis Flora Central Barren Alice Routh Claties Rachel Albert Depnuw W. A. Rosenbarger

Church Notices Department Announces Services

This column publishes church notices and invites pastors to submit announcements of religious services for publication.

Local Notables and Visits Amid Mumps and Chickenpox

The town grapples with mumps and chickenpox while residents report visits across nearby towns. Maria Simler of Lanesville visited, Hugo Walther sought work in New Albany, and trips to Corydon and Locust Point occurred. Families including the Dietricks, Felkers, and Voelkers exchanged greetings, with Mrs Brauner from Louisville visiting A J Voelker. A new baby boy arrived to MHuasxley Ay Williams, bringing smiles to the community.

Marie Simler Lanesville Hugo Walther New Albany Philip Felker Flatwoods Fred Green Lillian Andy Voelker Jacob Dietrick Michael Kleitz Corydon Chris Zollman William Louis Zollman Locust Point Emilie Voelker Robert Walther Kdon Gehlbach Mintwoods Jacob Brauner Louisville A. J. Voelker Williams

Local Notes from Sandy Branch and Surrounding Area

Miss Althea Semmel suffers typhoid fever. Corda Keen bought a new buggy last week. Ira Randolph moved to Edward Bryant’s farm on Sandy Branch. Mrs Mellie Plue and children from Elizabeth visited home folks. David Lemmel of Illinois visiting his parents Mr and Mrs John Lemmel. Mr and Mrs James Bell of New Albany visiting Mrs Keen’s parents. Mrs George Martin and family of this place visited sister Mrs Langsley of Buena Vista. Mrs Sarah Iron and daughter Lottie and Mrs Lizzie Stewart visited Milt Best’s near Cross Nands.

Corda Keen Ira Randolph Edward Bryant Sandy Branch David Lemmel Illinois John Lemmel James Bell New Albany Andrew Keen George Martin Langsley Buena Vista Sarah Iron Lottie Lizzie Stewart Milt Best Cross Nands

Elizabeth Church Ordains Deacon John Prage

On May 7 the Elizabeth church pastor ordained and installed John Prage as Deacon. An official congregational meeting is set for Saturday night May bath to consider Miccore W. Hoke’s resignation and elect a successor, plus hear Hoke’s report as retiring Secretary of the Board of Trustees. All members are urged to attend.

John Prage Elizabeth Church Hzabeth Bath Icoree W. Hoke J.T. Reagan

Religious Services Gather Across Multiple Venues

Preaching services scheduled at Rebehboth on May day at 4:50 PM. AY Laconia Paua PA and Alectorial at 2 PM. Evans Landing hosts a 7:50 PM event. J T Reagan P7 listed.

Rebehboth May AY Laconia Paua Alectorial Evans Landing J.T. Reagan

United Brethren Services at Perimmer's Chapel

Depaching services held every Monday and Sunday of the month at 10:05 a.m. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is invited. Pastor Tiny Youna.

Tiny. Youna

Mass Schedule at Coryshen Catholic Church

The notice lists Mass times on the second and fourth Sundays and the Monday after, with Sunday School at 2 80 pp and 7 30 a m on the Monday after Mass. It also notes Mass on the first and third Sundays of the month.

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Communion services at Oakwood on Sunday at ten

Oakwood hosts Communion services Sunday morning at ten o'clock led by Pastor L. Perer of Tinv.M. Paston.

Oakwood Tinv M. L. Perer Paston

Celebration of Mother's Day at Corydon M E Church

Morning service at Corydon M E Church invites all mothers to attend and bring a friend. E A Roperson serves as pastor and leads the celebration.

Corydon M. E

Local social notes recount neighbors and visits and a business ad

Ira Randolph and family moved in. Altha Lemmel shows typhoid fever slight improvement. Ooro Thompson travels to Louisville seeking work. Henry Winterhill and family visit the McDaniels and Kron households. James Kron’s daughter visits with relatives. James Bell of New Albany visits Mrs. By’s parents. David Lemmel visits his parents from Wavelay Illinois. J A Lemmel and Mrs Dick Perry visit John Lemmel’s. WW I Bullett & Sons advertises new rigs and prices.

Ira Randolph Altha Lemmel Ooro Thompson Louisville Henry Winterhill Robert McDaniels James Kron Id. Best Ars James Rooksy James K.kron James Bell New Albany Andrew Neen David Lemmel Wavelay Ill Hits Les J A. Lemmel Dick Perry Mabel Florence Cinda McDaniels John Lenmel

Marriage License Notices and Seed Orders

Marriage license items list Ed Johnson and Charlie Mitchem Charles L Robertson and Susan O bryan Alan W Mitchem and Lessie Adams. Seed corn millet seed and cow peas requested. W H Bullett and Sons at 10 2 solicit orders.

Ed Johnson Charlie Mitchem Charles L. Robertson Susan O'Bryan Alan W Mitchem Lessie Adams W. H. Bullett & Sons

Social notes from Mauckport and neighbors

Miss Elsie Lopp of New Albany visits Mauckport relatives as Sadie Sherman hosts a party in her honor. Mrs Laura Harbaugh and Miss Media Bullington of Leavenworth stay several days. Cora Bodenstadt and daughters Nell and Pearl return from Denver. D B BeaubLOSSom buys B F Rissler dwelling and stores, plans improvements. Ezra Bodenstadt, now of Weldon, Illinois, visits his mother Anna Bodenstadt.

Elsie Lopp New Albany Sadie Sherman Laura Harbaugh Media Bullington Leavenworth Cora Bodenstadt Nell Pearl Denver Colorado D. B. Beaublossom B. F. Rissler Ezra Bodenstadt Weldon, Sy Anna Bodenstadt

Sunday School Convention at Fountain Church

Spencer township Sunday school convention will be held next Sunday at Fountain Church for an all day meeting. Bring your dinners and stay all day. A good program is prepared and the public is invited. Dr. O. W. Hottle of Corydon will present and deliver an address. Help to make this a great day.

Spencer Township Fountain Church O. W. Hottle Corydon

Miss Lizzie Hancock Dies in Mitchells at 64

Miss Lizzie Hancock a longtime Blue River township resident died Monday May 2 at her sister Mrs Belle Walton's home in Mitchells after moving there recently She was 64 and known for 25 years of music teaching The remains were taken to W Hancock Chapel for burial Tuesday She was sister of Dr George Hancock who died recently at Campbellsburg

Lizzie Hancock Blue River Township Belle Walton Mitchells W Hancock Chapel George Hancock Campbellsburg

Liquor license petition filed in Harrison county Indiana

Julius Hridges filed at the June term 1911 of the Harrison county Board of Commissioners a request to sell intoxicating liquors for one year in New Middletown Webster township. The plan covers a front ground-floor room in a one-story frame building on Millin street fronting Main street with clear visibility from the street, lockable interior, and ownership stated. He is described as a male resident over 21 and proprietor of the business, residing in New Middletown.

New Middletown Webster Township Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners Rowe Millin Street Main Street Said Mies Julius

Notice of Application for Liquor License in O Bannon Indiana

Notice to residents of O Bannon and Jackson township Harrison county Indiana that two male residents over 21 will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the June 1911 session for a license to retail and sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons the liquor to be consumed on premises in a described two story frame building with glass front doors. The applicant, owner and proprietor, has been a resident for over a year and is of good moral character. He also seeks permission to furnish lunch along with liquor sales.

O'Bannon Jackson Township Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners Corydon Lowis Christian J. Heuser

Notice of Public Highway Location in Harrison and Floyd

Petition to the Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners requests locating a new public highway crossing the Harrison Floyd county line. The proposed one mile two county road would run north along section lines from the southeast corner of Section 11, Township 2 South, Range 4 East to meet the Bradford and Greenville highway. Thirty feet wide with fifteen feet on each side, the road would traverse lands owned by John T Flynn, William Richert, Iva Taylor in Harrison and Clarence Sheloff and Coen E. Tush in Floyd.

State of Indiana Harrison County Board of Commissioners Harrison and Floyd Counties Floyd Harrison Bradford Greenville John T Flynn William Richert Iva Taylor Clarence Sheloff Coen EF Coen E. Tush WM. Taylor A. H C

Notice of Liquor License Application in Gresham Jackson Indiana

Notice to citizens of Gresham Harrison county Indiana that a male resident over 21 will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at Corydon on the first Monday of June for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a half dozen items and in a specific front room of a two story building on Front Street with detailed room measurements and access points. The notice names the town and township and describes the premises and room layout.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Reagan Huddletown Lorena Emily Adam Ebalt David Emily Amai Dan Sharp Jias Conrad Windish John Michael Gleitz Albert Bruch Near Zuar Ted. Bruch Frederick Reising Peckskamp Frank Walter John Walter Oscar Brown John Quebbeman Lou Tfarbison Win. Conrad John Keat George Shoeman Georgetown Henry Shoeman John Conrad Wilford Emily Henry Jeager V. H. Bullett & Sons Hancock W. HH. Baileit & Sons Waltherburg Jacch] Dietrick Clara Althea Semmel Orci Standard Oil Company (Incorporated Rehoboth United Brethren Services Perimmer's Chapel A. m Catholic Church Coryshen E. A. Roperson Whistle Creek Bos Wirri Bullett & Sons Mauckport Fountain Nanton Antees Dees Svigneeseg Buster Brown Guit C. P. Trotter & CO Gresham Harmison County
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