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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1906
Page
5
The Corydon Armocrat reports on the 41st New Albany High School class, guests and local visits from Miss Helen Pennington to Miss Annis Davis, and Prof C W Watson at commencement. It notes the Wm Mitchell Co building materials, a monument dealer, a medical ad for Kodol dyspepsia, a Corydon wagon ad, social visits by Col Seth Newland and the Martin couple, a wedding at Green Castle, and various local business promotions and notices.
134 acre farm for sale in Clark county located 16 miles north of Louisville on the B and O railroad. Pike and electric road are now under construction by the same company. A bargain for the interested party. Horgins Farmrizer Co New Albany Ind.
The Indianapolis statesman David Turpie replies to George W. Denby about attending Indiana's 90th anniversary of adopting the state constitution to be held in Corydon on June 29. He thanks the committee for the invitation but cites infirmities that prevent travel while praising the occasion and its significance. He expresses best wishes for a successful observance.
The Corydon Republican claims to show how state debt was reduced, praising Republicans for paying off the debt. The piece notes a Democratic sinking fund funded by taxpayer taxes was used to retire debt, signed into law by a Democratic governor. It questions Republicans' credit for the payoff and cites past Democratic governance.
In memory of Mrs. Bessie Faith who died April 26. The text recalls her as a kind loving mother and notes she is gone but not forgotten. A tender farewell speaks of her gentle brow and the belief she has entered home. Mary-
Citizens of Gresham and Jackson township are informed that Jacob Asterling will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the June session in Corydon for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a small room on Front street Gresham. The notice details the room dimensions and structure as part of the application.
Guardian George Woerts announces a sale of the personal property of John Dickel at his former New Middleton residence, one o'clock p.m. The items include household furniture farming implements and more. Cash payments required for under five dollars and credit on larger sums with notes to guardian.
The applicant Jardin Thompson of Lown township Harrison county Indiana gives notice to New Amsterdam and Washington township residents that he will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the Corydon session on the first Monday of January for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons for on premises use in a front room of a one story frame building on Green street New Amsterdam. He also seeks permission to operate a confectionery in the same building.
In Harrison Circuit Court the administrator of the estate of Philip Writher deceased filed a petition to settle as insolvent and for final settlement. The court ordered the estate insolvent and notified creditors heirs and others to appear at Corydon Court House on May 26 1908 to show cause why final settlement should not be approved. John P Zollman administrator.
A male resident over 21 in Corydon Indiana intends to apply at the June session of Harrison County Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a single room at 8, Main Street, Liomesville Franklin township. The notice is signed by Andrew Hess.
Indiana Harrison County coroner Peter S. Wright reports that fourteen year old Stanley Hunt died by accidental drowning on April 27, 1906 in Blue River, Spencer township. The inquest, held April 28, 1906, noted Hunt's light complexion and blue eyes.
A Devoe paint advertisement argues cost efficiency and coverage. It cites figures from Ezra Rathmell and a Corydon address to claim Devoe lasts longer and covers more with less paint. The letter stresses full measure, warns against short measure, and names Loitch & Barbee as sellers.
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