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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
9
John W Lopp of this place reached six years old last Friday May 12 He traveled to Jeffersonville last week to visit relatives Mir Goop is praised as one of Harrison County’s best citizens with many friends and a quiet industrious life set as an example of honesty and uprightness.
Notice from the Posey Township Advisory Board Indiana invites bids for multiple school projects in district Nos. 2 and 25. Planned work includes remodeling, roof replacement, and miscellaneous improvements at several school buildings. Bids will be received publicly and opened as specified in official plans on file.
A message urges residents to beautify Corydon by placing proper receptacles along streets for scraps and peels. It calls for community help before June 1 and 3 to keep streets tidy and attract visitors, praising Mr Vege and local leaders for pushing cleanup efforts.
Resch and Bauer of New Middletown Ind announce a daily bus service on an International Auto bus between New Middletown and New Albany via Corydon. Departures are 7:00 A M from New Middletown, 7:46 A M Corydon, and 8:30 A M Lanesville with return from Shrader's Livery Stable New Albany at 2:30 P M. The firm promises reliable, satisfactory service.
A reward of 25 dollars is posted for the arrest and conviction of the party or parties who shot through the Club House and Mail Box at Camp Wedman on Blue River near Sharptown. Manager D M Kepley reports he and worker James Kitterman were injured when a post was being set and a heavy maul struck Kepley’s hand. C W Smith of Corydon sustained a painful hand injury while lifting a tool at his garden. White Rock eggs priced 15 for 71 00 or 10 for 600 dollars. Joe Fendris of New Albany listed.
The article recalls Dublin uprisings against British rule, noting 12,000 Irish citizens joined briefly before suppression. It cites executions of participants, debates in British Parliament, and Asquith's mediation efforts. Tenant oppression by English landlords is blamed for ongoing discontent and bloodshed amid calls for justice.
Mrs AJ AN Clark and daughter Ellen of St Paul Minnesota travel to Mauckport to join relatives and study the Shields Bean family history. They tour Sevierville and visit the home of ancestors as they plan to stay with Mrs Harrig Hays for a few weeks while compiling the Shields line and recalling old community songs.
Local notices and small ads list newspaper subscriptions and prices for Democrat publications. A sale or rent ad for the Farner property in Posey township invites inquiries at the office. Agricultural promos urge DeLaval separators to boost dairy profits with practical tips. James Kirkham bought the auto garage near the Josiah Grable Elevator, bringing repair experience.
State sworn statement from Frank J. Cheney senior partner of PF Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio. Firm offers one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh cured by Halle Catarrh Cure as described by the notary Leah Gleason dated December 6 1886. Card advertises Halle Famiis to relieve constipation and direct blood and mucous membranes.
Harrison Township Eighth Grade Commencement drew a crowded Corydon and Harrison Township Graded School Auditorium with 35 graduates on stage. Notable attendees included Trustee Willard H. Denbo and County Superintendent A. O. Deweese. Mrs. Julia Fried Walker and Miss Fannie Cole delivered addresses amid musical interludes by local performers.
Clifton reports Margaret Ford on the sick list and a well attended Sunday school. Funeral attendance for Mrs. Meisner at Rehoboth, lodge activity at Laconia, and a May 7 birth to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Cunningham of New Boston. A mad dog near town prompted fear of rabies. Murray Ferree aided preparation for exorcism and possible Indianapolis treatment. Spider swarms near New Boston. several reports of rabid animals and precautionary actions.
Mr. Denho, long a teacher, is chosen for an official position as the town promotes reform. He is praised for steady leadership and knowledge of local needs and duties.
John M. Martin directs a public auction at his Mortran township farm on May 27 at 10 a m. Items include a 11 year old horse, harness, wagons, binder mower, engines, grinders, presses, tools, and farm implements with most run only one season. Auctioneer John Wolfe lists usual terms and other small articles.
A seven year old boy, Clarence D Causseday, drowned last Sunday while diving from the Ohio river bank near Silver Creek near New Albany. Friends played on until a passerby found his clothing and learned of the tragedy.
Auto Now Started. Leave New Middletown on Saturday at p.m. Sunday at p.m. and other days at 2 p.m. Leave Corydon Kintner Hotel daily at 3 p.m. ex Sunday at 5 p.m. Leave New Albany Lyons Hotel at a.m. Saturday afternoon at 5 50 o'clock. Thomas McCrady and Sons will sell nine pigs in Corydon next Saturday May 20 at 9 a.m.
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