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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1916
Page
9
A special committee outlines turning the first unit of the state park system into the centennial centerpiece. The piece references Indiana heritage, the Park, and local leaders shaping the project. It also discusses politics and reforms in Indiana and national matters affecting the era.
Supplement to Corydon Democrat reports Edward Taggart accepts the Democratic nomination by acclamation at the state convention. He reflects on his appointment by Governor Ralston to Shively’s seat, favors peace with honor, and argues Democrats have strong national and Indiana records. He pledges honest service and support for Woodrow Wilson.
Indiana plan seeks public subscriptions to form state parks across the state. The State Park committee, under the Indiana Historical Commission, targets Turkey Run in Parke County first and will auction the property May 18 to raise funds for parks and scenic preserves including waterfalls, caves, lakes, and dunes along Lake Michigan.
The document lauds the 1910s Democratic platform endorsing banking reform, the reserve bank act, tariff changes, postal and labor measures, and the Sherman anti trust law. It salutes leaders like Benjamin F. Shively and John W. Kern, urging support for Wilson’s congressional program and federal trade commission.
Trella Jane Geeting Wood daughter of Simon and Joanna Geeting was born in Dark County Ohio on October 2 1864 and died April 29 1916 aged 51 years six months and twenty six days She married Noah M Wood on April 7 1895 They had four children Emerson of Rock Rapids Iowa May Edgar and Bertha all at home Surviving relatives include her father Simon Geeling brother John Geeling two half sisters Blanch Reavis Forrest and Clea Mansing Kokomo one half brother Ol Geeting Arkansas Funeral services were held at the Galveston Methodist Church on May 1 conducted by Rev Hickson burial in Galveston Cemetery
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