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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
6
President Taft signs the Sherwood pension measure as amended, estimating 420,956 Civil War veterans will gain. First year outlays reach 25 million dollars, with monthly pensions ranging from 16 to 30 dollars based on age and service, though the bill is about half as liberal as the original.
The Confederate Veterans held their annual reunion in Macon, Georgia. Bennett H. Young of Louisville was elected Commander. They accepted an invitation to meet the Grand Army of the Republic at Gettysburg, signaling a push for reconciliation after the Civil War.
The commencement will be May 23 instead of May 2, with senior invitations still listing Friday May 2. The banquet shifts to Friday May 24 to feature speaker Dr E H Lindsey. Baccalaureate sermons by Rev Robertson May 19 at 7 30 PM. Prof Peters arranging special music. Tickets on sale May 20 at Rielys drug store. reserved 35c general 24c.
Mrs Jennie B Kirby of Valley Heights Virginia says she suffered nine months in bed with female health issues. She credits Cardin as a tonic that rapidly helped her restore strength allowing her to work full days. Cecil Miles plans a frame residence on West High Street near the Constitutional Elm.
The evening featured Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Finch and Miss Baker in The Players. Two one act plays drew applause from a full auditorium. Mrs. Finch recited a piece, Miss Baker performed piano numbers and songs, and Mr. Finch recited with multiple encores. The program was well received and attendees felt they got their money’s worth.
inclement weather delayed the Union Chapel Christian Church dedication in Koone township to Sunday July 14. Rev. Harley Jackson from Seymour would preach then. he will return July 11 to perform his part as crowds gathered for the earlier service despite rain.
Notice to pay all parties owning accounts to Ed ward Starrett by May 30 1912. m5 3w Horse-shoeing plow points and sic kle bars ground farm machinery and implements repaired iron and wood work done work done promptly C M Roy Evans ml 3w
An advertisement promotes Ayer’s Hair Vigor as a natural aid to growing long hair. It assures no hair color change and invites readers to consult their doctor using clearly labeled ingredients. Made by the J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass.
The body of Samuel D. Bartley, born Harrison County Indiana, died May 6 1912 at Corydon. Funeral services were held in Stanford and Corydon with Rev J M Walker Rev M A Cossaboom and John H Heth officiating. Knights of Pythias attended and the burial was at Cedar Hill Cemetery. Surviving relatives include his widow Lucy Miller Givens Bartley two sons Glenda and Willard and his parents Capt and Mrs I M Bartley.
Mr. Bartley aged 47 is survived by his wife Miss Lucy Miller Givens and two children from a former marriage along with his aged parents. Services were held at Mr. Givens home on Tuesday before the body was returned to his old home for interment.
Thomas Irwin of this place was tried in the Warrison Circuit Court for assault and battery with intent to murder Deputy Marshall Ollie M Wolfe. After about five hours deliberation the jury found him guilty and fined $35 plus costs. Prosecution by Clyde R Lottick and Judge C W Cook. defense by Wilson & Self and George K Gwartney.
Josiah W Grable of Corydon Indiana advertises Indian Runner duck eggs for sale at 50 cents per setting Eureka telephone a24 dw Ben Miller, a progressive young farmer from Boone township renewed his Democrat subscription Monday.
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