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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1909

Page

2

Is Knox Eligible for Secretary of State

Col umbus attorney C W Caldwell files in federal court in Washington to test Philander C Knox eligibility for Secretary of State under Taft. Caldwell argues the salary reduction from 12000 to 8000 to permit Knox to serve does not cure the constitutional disqualification.

C. W. Caldwell Columbus Indiana Washington Philander C. Knox President Taft Act of Congress Isnox Pennsylvania United States Senate House of Congress Taft Senator Knox Congress Caldwell Knox

Tariff debate rages as Senate criticism grows

Senator Cummins attacks Aldrich Finance Committee over steel tariffs arguing schedules are unjust and must be reduced for needy consumers. Beveridge and Dolliver questioned oilcloth duties while Republicans waver, and Democrats press for tariff relief amid rising rates and political risk.

Cummins Town Aldrich Steel Corporation Nabob Aldrich Congress Beveridge Flint Sind Finance Committee Indiana Dolliver Qunmins Pierocrats Hrindy Defliver Jimimins

Site or trade offer for workhorse and horse trade

Message seeking a workhorse suitable for a site, offering a horse in trade for a carriage and saddle horse. Also wants a horse suitable for a woman and children. Signed Lew OD. OT Bannon. uf

Lew OD OT Bannon

Commencement Week Programs For High School

The schedule lists May 16 Baccalaureate Sermon Rev E I LaRue May 19 2 p m Cirade Class Day May 20 2 p m High School Class Day May 21 8 p m Commencement Activities include multiple songs recitations and concerts with titles such as Barbara Frietchie Vacation Paul Revere's Ride and The Landing of the Pilgrims. High School Class Day and Commencement programs to appear in the next issue.

E. I. LaRue Cirade Daisy Wolf Ruth Morris U.S

Commencement Week for Colored School With Music

The program includes a baccalaureate sermon by Rev Wm Kelly on May 16 and a full commencement program. Graduates are Viola Stith Georgia Aletha Carter and Verlena Stith with orchestral selections from the Western Ca ion Orchestra of Louisville Kentucky.

Hey Battle W. HL. Langford PH Tey Viola Stith Beauty's Wbooks Georgia Aretha Carter Perlena Stith Dolly Madison J.C. Cioskin la Carita Suptemmiett Taylor Vigoroso—Orchestra Rev. Win, Selly Western Caion Orchestra Louisville Georgia Aletha Carter Verlena Stith

Notice to Harrison County Council on May 6 1909 meeting

Notice to the Harrison County Council Indiana to meet at the Auditor's office on Thursday May 6 1909 at 2 30 oclock to decide on appropriations to cover election expenses and to determine by May 27 whether sale of intoxicating liquors shall be prohibited in the county. William Taylor alhc

Harrison County Indiana William Taylor Alh.c

Fire at Salem damages three story block including bank and post office

A fire began early Friday in a building housing Tom Olivers pool room and spread to his restaurant and Willard Martins barber shop. Salem firefighters confined the blaze to the three story Citizens Bank and post office building with minimal damage to the bank. Loss estimated at about 5000 dollars, largely insured.

Tom Olivers Willard Martin Citizens Bank and Post Office

Open air moving picture show planned for vacant lot

John A. Trotter announces a first class moving picture show on the vacant lot between Feller's restaurant and Linder's place of business. The event is set for next Monday night with public admission at five cents.

John A. Trotter Feller A. B Linder

Cut Rate Sale of Stock at F. P. Leitch’s Store

Cash cut rate sale continues at F. P. Leitch’s offering stoves ranges tinware gasoline stoves washing machines harness saddles and whips. Shop now to grab bargains before they end.

F. P. Leitch

Odd Fellows Lodge Celebrates 90th Anniversary Help

Gregg Lodge No 235 thanks ministers and singers for aid in marking the Odd Fellowship 90th anniversary on April 25. Advertisement promotes new lawn mowers from J J Bullett and Son for a tidy yard.

Odd Fellows of Gregg Lodge No. 235 Odd Fellowship J. J. Bullett & Son

Mystery in Quiet Illinois Hamlet Baffles Detectives

Winnebago Illinois is shaken by the murder of widow Mrs. Margaret Grippen twenty April 29. Police find a bent poker, blood stains, and a tented arch fingerprint but no motive or suspect. Her son, a respected citizen, grieves with the town as detectives search for a clue to the crime.

Winnebago Ilinois Edgar Allen Poe Sherlock Holmes Chicago Margaret Grippen John McDougal

Death of Judge Penfield Ends Long Illness in City

Washington May 10 Judge Wim L Penfield of Indiana former solicitor of the department of state and authority on international law died after a long illness at his Ontario Avenue apartment at 3 AM He passed away in the presence of his wife a son and daughter and a sister Mrs Duncan of Greenfield Ind The 63 year old native of Dover Mich had served as a circuit court judge in Indiana In earlier decades he taught German and Latin at Adrian College Michigan and practiced law at Auburn Ind Funeral services are set for Thursday afternoon with interment in the District of Columbia.

Washington Wim. L. Penfield Indiana Department of State Ontario Duncan Greenfield Ind District of Columbia Penfield Dover Mich Adrian College Michigan Auburn

Corydon Harrison county to vote on local option May 27

Harrison county Indiana will hold a local option election May 27 after Judge Cook dissolves an injunction. The county has three saloons and is expected to vote dry with no organized opposition. Weather delays corn planting. local firm J J Bullett & Son offers building materials.

Corydon Ind Harrison County Board of Commissioners Cook

Obituary: Mrs Anna Fisher of New Albany Passes Sud denly

Mrs Anna Fisher of New Albany died suddenly last Wednesday from grippe. She leaves husband David Fisher, no children, her aged parents, and many friends. She was a devout Christian, trained her children for heaven, and awaits eternal life. Interment was at Stanford cemetery after a address by Rev J C Seibert Crandall. Edward W Fisher signs the notice.

Anna Fisher New Albany Grippe David Fisher Anna God Jesus Heaven Stadford J. C. Seibert Crandall Edward W. Fisher

Mrs. Grable Found Alive and Well

Mrs. Ivan Grable was reported missing causing family alarm but was found asleep in a barn a few hours later. Her health is improving and friends are relieved by the safe return.

Mrs. Grable Ivan Grable

Lanesville News Quiet Didera and Marriages Reported

Town Marshal A M Biser t Sr has improved the town by cleaning ditches and streets. The marriage of Joseph Wissman and Clara Michels is set for May 12 at the Catholic church in Lanesville. August Schneider and Mary Messmer wed May 6 at the Catholic Church. Funeral of Mrs Grazing held near New Albany with burial at St Marys Catholic cemetery.

A. M. Bisert J.J. Ehalt Joseph A. Wissman Floyd County Clara C. Michels Lanesville Coopers August Schneider Mary T. Messmer Father Peckskamp Chris. Messmer Viel Glueck Henry John Weisenberger Charles Grazing New Albany St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery Charlestown Road

Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples

Joseph Wiseman and Clara Michels Wm H Venner and Josephine Johnson Christopher J Denhardt and Daisy J Martin Conrad Adam and Leora Carr Perry C Hendricks and Lottie B Trowbridge are recorded as obtaining marriage licenses.

Joseph Wiseman Clara Michels Wm. H. Venner Josephine Johnson Christopher J. Denhardt Daisy J. Martin Conrad Adam Leora Carr Perry C. Hendricks Lottie B. Trowbridge

Commissioner's Sale of Real Estate in Harrison Court

The commissioner for the sale of real estate in the case of Joseph Timperman versus Solomon Timperman and others will sell by public auction at the premises in Morgan township about two miles northeast of Bradford. The sale follows a Harrison Circuit Court order made on the cross-complaint at the May Term 1909.

Joseph Timperman Solomon Aa. Timperman Robert I Timperman Charles L. Timperman Harrison Circuit Court Morgan Township Bradford

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Cardus Mgardu Mary Hudson Eastmen Miss Tel Carduil America Barbara Frietchie Paul Revere Wm. Kelly Overture Princeton Tiger Orches County Council Salem Illinois Judge Penfield The Mi2 Grace Graduat Tention Oxfords Gduaatens United States Corydon National Bank Corydon, Ind G. W. Applegate, JR Timperman WM. J. Timperman
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