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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
3
Party leaders report strong support among farmers amid the season’s rush. Voters show unity and confidence in the Democratic lineup for the upcoming contest, with organizers praising harmony and turnout prospects.
The Harrison County Democrats held a May 9 primary in Corydon to nominate a county slate. The ticket includes Chas T Brown for Prosecuting Attorney, Remmie Bierly for Representative, Jacob L O Bannon for Auditor, Amos Lemmon for Clerk, Joseph D Pitman for Treasurer, Peter S Wright for Sheriff, Philip Herter and Frank Cunningham as Commissioners, William Nye for Coroner, and William E Best for Surveyor. About 1800 votes cast amid harmonious proceedings with speeches by Bierly Lemmon O Bannon Mauck Habermel and others.
A list of Corydon High School alumni who have paid the annual ten cent membership fee since last week includes W. B. Douglass Clarence J. Bullett Victoria Boone Hardesty Neelyn Funk Kennedy Lula Markwell Effie Mathes Bottoff Hazel Bussabarger Lettie Kepner Harry Kepner Eva Kepner George Benton Nell Hudson Jordan Harry Funk Robert Funk Clara Bennett Cad Shuck Doyle and others. The notice records names and dues status for the alumni association.
The Twentieth Annual Convention of the Indiana Conference Branch Christian Endeavor Union of the United Brethren in Christ will be held at Plainville Indiana on June 11 12 and 18. Notable Harrison county participants include Rev Perry Key Rev Miss Lizzie Chappell Rev D P McCoy Rev W H Todd Rev L T Taylor Rev A B Condo and Rev W E Snyder. The theme is Efficiency. Polarine oils filtered gasoline and free air promoted at Wiseman and Bullet. m15-3w
In the Indianapolis Star Louis Ludlow says Senator Benjamin F. Shively of Indiana is likely to be named temporary chairman of the Democratic National Convention in Baltimore on June 25. The tariff will be the campaign’s leading issue and Shively is regarded as the country’s strongest tariff orator. Indiana Democrats favor his selection for the pivotal post.
The Farmers Guide clarifies that subscribers who received three months free with a Corydon Democrat subscription will not be charged once the trial ends. The guide says discontination will occur for those listed if they do not order further copies. A combined offer with Corydon Democrat is available at one year for $1.35.
In Lanesville the town shows signs of life despite rain with talk of a town hall a new bridge underway and a well attended moving picture show. Local figures Wm Arnold purchased land on High Street and Ernest Zabel with Wr Bauer made a city trip. Fred Goodman is buried at Salem church.
Henry H Richard died at his South Corydon home Sunday after a period of illness. He was about 67, practiced law in the county, and is survived by his wife and two children, Morris and Mrs Maggie White. The funeral was at Cross Roads church with services led by Rev Ernest Roberts. He had cared for his mentally impaired son, praised by many.
Wet conditions delay corn planting while wheat shows potential but fears a half crop due to freezing. Local well crews move to Dogwood for a new bore. Heth township Democrats run a strong primary ticket. May registration saw 80 names. more to come. Easy weather storm caused minor damage. Frank Tindall may claim government land in the North. Clarinda Roby suffered a paralysis stroke. Belle Fourche area South Dakota opening May 25 for irrigable land. settlement details from 802 Federal Building Chicago.
Silas Smith, 61, unmarried, was found dead in his bed Monday morning six miles south of Corydon. He lived with his brother Jas T Smith and left a farewell note about smothering during the night. He is survived by four brothers Dr H Atwood James T Chas and John Smith of the county and five sisters. Funeral from the residence Tuesday was led by Rev H T Brown and burial followed at Jordan's graveyard.
Miss Myrtle Holb daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Kolb of near Penton Gibson County died Saturday May 11 1912 after a long illness of heart trouble and tuberculosis She was born June 26 1892 youngest child she leaves two sisters and five half brothers along with an uncle and an aunt The funeral services and burial were held Sunday Her mother prior to marriage was Miss Carrie Blum and she was born and raised in this county
A letter praising Miss Thornbury and others for organizing a Corydon summer kindergarten. The writer urges community support and private funding to sustain early education until it can join the public school system, noting the lasting benefits for young children.
The Democrat publishes a two page supplement with extended copy timing notes. Readers are advised the edition includes more content than standard eight page runs.
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