21 May 1902
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1902
Page
1
Mrs. Sarah C. Byrne sued Mrs. Alice Bennett for damages over the alienation of her husband W. H. Byrne. The circuit court trial lasted two days, with depositions and extensive testimony. the jury returned a verdict for Byrne of one dollar after five hours deliberation.
A Illinois judge affirms a wife’s claim to egg sale proceeds on a farm. Jacob Max took eggs secreted by his wife and sold them, and the justice of the peace ordered payment to the wife for the basket’s value. The ruling implies a broad right for farm wives to the egg money and notes total U S agricultural egg earnings.
Instructions urge correspondents to share wider news beyond family circles. Emphasis on equal treatment, keeping personal bias low, and reporting town events along with private notices to help the paper succeed.
Former Corydon resident Lulu Boyer Markwell, known for temperance work, was elected president of the Arkansas State WCTU at a recent state officers meeting. The Arkansas Gazette praised her strong leadership and widespread respect, predicting progress under her leadership.
In urging a decisive playoff, Corydon invites West Point and Brandenburg hall teams to the Fair Ground for a neutral, fair contest. The town promises a large audience and impartial treatment to determine the season’s tied winner.
Henry W. Denbo of Corydon Indiana offers hatching eggs from White Wyandottes scoring 93 to 94 percent. Prices 50 cents per 15 eggs. Booking open for February March April and May with early orders prioritized. 5 month terms.
A reader from Willow City North Dakota describes late spring weather with recurring ground freezes. Farmers delay seeding, discuss wages and work by riding, and note plentiful ducks geese and hay feeding as he outlines a month of seeding progress and daily conditions in Harrison County.
The Mendelssohn Quartette and Marguerite Smith gave a well received show at the Auditorium on the 15th, drawing strong patronage. Miss Smith’s third Corydon appearance impressed fans and critics praised her child impersonation. The Mendelssohns were judged superior and the program regarded as a financial success.
The American Bonding and Trust Co offers ready bonds for county officers guardians executors clerks and others in trusted positions. Agents fill bonds promptly similar to fire insurance with low costs. F A Bullett assistant secretary invites anyone needing a bond to write call or visit for service.
George Straub, a Corydon and New Albany pike driver, has driven Mr. Lemmon’s stage for 14 years. He travels 313 days yearly, 40 miles per day, totaling about 175000 miles, roughly seven laps around the globe.
Special to The Democrat reports Mr. J. W. Dougherty, 79, found unconscious on the roadside near Luther Chapel Saturday morning May 17. He was taken to his niece’s home near Kendall’s Landing. prognosis poor due to exposure.
Good hotel on principal street in Corydon near the depot and wagon works. Can be sold on reasonable terms with immediate possession. Inquiries to W. S. Shuck Corydon Indiana. apr23-tf
28 acres with 20 tillable and timber sight, good land one mile south of Valley City in Washington township. Cash sale at a cheap price. Contact CHAS E. JACOBS Glidas Indiana ml4-2w.
A colonial era advertisement touts Guova's TasTE L5as CHILL Tonic as the remedy for malaria chills and fever. It claims the bottle contains iron and al yne in a flavored form with no cure no pay and a price of 2 cents.
A Democrat representative and companions ramble along the Ohio river hills visiting Mauckport and Brandenburg. They critique roads on the Heth township pike, cross the river, dine at Frakes hotel, attend a Branden burg West Point baseball game 18 to 15, meet D. S. Richardson and family, note brick business growth, and end tiredly after a late return with host Lyman Fleshman. The piece lists several Gorydon residents among the social visit.
Georgetown Times profiles Uncle Billy May a 90 year old Methodist preacher farmer and veterinary surgeon living near Perryville. He has preached 65 years without accepting church pay and united 3000 couples in marriage while aiding over 200000 animals. He shaved for 30 years without a mirror and never rode a railroad train. Married three times he has 12 living children 50 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren.
Last week several Blind Tiger liquor cases were called in courts but the prosecuting witness, the detective, failed to appear. Reports say he fled Corydon with money after an alleged heavy drinking spree at New Albany. Observers speculate he may reappear with a new tactic as he recovers, while others doubt his return.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise to cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. The ad highlights a price in cents and emphasizes fast relief.
West Point beats Corydon 20 to 2 at the Fair Ground last Thursday afternoon. Corydon players and fans are invited to have the team return when in better condition. Jay Bird announces he has quit the field and will sell his ball gear at less than cost.
The Democracy of Indiana's Third Congressional District calls a convention at the Opera House in New Albany on June 3 1902 at 1 PM to nominate a congressional candidate. Delegates are allocated by votes for Judge Zollars in 1900 with one for each 200 votes and fractions over 100. The event precedes the state convention in Indianapolis.
Arthur Vanclay warns the public not to trust his wife who left him after a March wedding to Elizabeth Wright in Jeffersonville. Wright chose Vanclay by a blind draw among three suitors. The couple lived near Momence before trouble arose. Tribune cautions readers to know their intended spouse better.
Delegates and alternates from this county to the Democratic Judicial Convention to be held at English on May 28 are listed. Alternates include Nick Seibert and Louis Horn. delegates include Sherman Briscoe Charles Yeager George W. Miller Dode Sonner Halleck Mathews John Kannapel Henry Wolfe Thomas J. Wright Charles H. Weaver William Graves John Bamnon John S. Martin Co. L. Fleshman Dan Pitman Emery Breeden Millard Rosenbarger Ed D Mitchell David Conrad Amos Lemmon Thomas J. Bowling Co. W. Thomas Hez Luckett Kirkham John Mathes William Ridley.
On May 11 in Moberly, about 58 neighbors gathered at the home of Joseph L. Brengman for his 37th birthday. Mrs. Brengman organized a fine dinner and wishes for long happiness were shared as guests departed.
Decoration by Timberlake Post No. 507 G A R to decorate graves of fallen comrades at Mount Zion church on Friday May 30 1902 at 1 o clock. Sunday schools invited and all soldiers urged to observe the day. Citizens invited. Decoration by post at Mt Zion and other places by committee. Good speakers will attend. H H Wise, Com.
At the Beautiful Historic Fair Grounds a partial July 4 program lists events such as a running horse race a professional cake walk two brass bands bicycle race slow mule race climbing greased pole sack race with Commercial Club members old fiddlers contest old settlers reunion patriotic addresses in English and German base ball game banner contest by Sunday Schools and refreshments. Admission is free.
The Pen nington Post G A R Crandall decoration committee schedules a memorial sermon at 3 p m May 25 in Crandall U B church. May 30 at 9 a m graves will be decorated at multiple cemeteries by named volunteers. A 2 p m assembly at Bethlehem for general services and orations closes the day. secret societies and Sunday schools invited. Post Commander John H Kepley.
Shaw and Hudson expand their grocery store with a new soda-water fountain and ice cream parlor. The fountain features the latest improvements and emphasizes perfect cleanliness, offering an effervescent drink touted as the best in town. They invite customers to try it.
James Moreland and sister visited A. J. Gets family on Sunday. Will Barks works for his uncle Lorenzo Barks. Wilford Melton and wife from Iowa visit Mrs. Anne Knapp. Wood Neely attending O. W. N. C. spends Sunday at home. Stewart Breeden, organ agent, was in the area Monday. Farmers must replant corn due to cutworms.
The colored school prepares for year end closing with an operatta The Crowning of the Pixies The cast includes Jewel Scissors Harry Bell Know All George Stith Laughing Gas Frank Arnett Staybehind Willie Brown Fatema Etts Walker Do Little Hovey Stith Franchion Helena Brown Leaders of the Fairy Drill Georgia Perry Pearl Stitch The show is Thursday evening May 29 general admission 15 cents reserved seats 20 cents with proceeds for library and manual training classes.
A long list of individuals is named with various towns and states such as Lanesville Corydon Rehoboth Breckenridge Black Creek Dixie Cedar Wood Mauckport Elkhart Illinois Laconia Moberly New Middletown Cedar Grove Va Murray Neb Depauw Iris Brunswick Mo Louisville Corydon New Albany Sharp's Mills and Central, indicating a ceremonial or honors roster.
Will decorate May 80 at Whealey Chapel at 9 a m and 4 at New Amsterdam at 2 p m The I O O F and G A R will decorate together at New Amsterdam and will be addressed by Dr William Danict and others
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