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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
1
Citizens of Corydon and Harrison County are urged to improve homes lawns sidewalks and streets to present a neat town for visitors arriving June 7. The article highlights past improvements and stresses community effort to enhance Corydon before guests arrive June 2 and beyond.
Negro defendants George Hocker Henry Hocker Ray Caldwell William Henderson and Oscar Henderson were convicted of manslaughter in the killing of John Foster in New Albany. Judge Ridley sentenced them to the Jeffersonville Reform School or Michigan City State Prison for two to twenty-one years. Sheriff Eli Miller and son Carl transported the prisoners after they had been jailed since the crime. Evidence showed drinking and attack on Foster with fence pickets.
A rifle and powder horn loaned by Robert McDaniel of Elizabeth Indiana are shown in a public square building room. The date 1777 on the horn and the relics claim ties to the Battle of New Orleans. A Jackson era verse copy tied to Archer Hutchison survived a fire. a goal is to display many civil war era items during the Centennial two day event.
For sale a 55 acre farm at Dogwood Right in the oil belt with a productive well. Tillable land with eight acres of timber. Includes a good seven room house and a large barn. Contact this office for details.
K Kokomo Ind May 16 Mr and Mrs Milt Vandebur long time stomach trouble headaches dizziness improved after Tanlac Master Medicine They report better appetite digestion and relief of pains and urge others to try Tanlac. Local and regional notes mention Corydon store introductions and new residences in progress plus a whip poor wills buy at the Elevator.
Dr William H Davis died at home on Mulberry street after a long spinal illness. He was born in Spencer Township in 1850 and practiced medicine for over forty years before buying a local drug store twelve years ago. He leaves a wife two children Percy Davis and Mrs A J Watson three grandchildren a sister and his mother, with funeral held at M E church and burial in Cedar Hill cemetery.
The article highlights growing interest in Harrison County centennial events marking Indiana's 1816 statehood. A New Albany poet recalls Indiana's beauty and heritage, praising the old State Capitol site as the pageant location and urging local attendance and civic pride.
The editor laments Tuesday press day chaos from late copy and unpaid bills. The piece also records a scheduled auction of Marin property on May 27 1916 near Morgan Township and notes Indiana Secretary of State Homer L Cook aiding Corydon celebration of the 100th anniversary of Indiana’s First Constitution with exhibition plans in Corydon and Indianapolis.
Richard Sigler of Corydon, a college senior at the State Normal School, wins the Indiana University scholarship for the 1916-1917 academic year. He has served as student assistant in physiology since 1911, led the YMCA, and presided over the Oratorical Debating League while on the school debating team. Sigler has funded his education through his work.
Yesterday judge Withy granted a divorce to James H Kirkham from Levina Kirkham born February 1914 in Fredonia Irian now separated since September 1914. James is 70, Levina 69. Last address Red Oak Ja. Publisher notes Kirkham once lived in Boone township. Elevator reports fine soy beans and cow peas for feed.
Communities rally for June 7 and 3 events urging households to display red white and blue flags. Merchants asked to stock flags and supplies. residents urged to decorate homes horses carriages autos and public spaces with United States flags to honor Indiana’s birth in the birthplace county.
The Gand Army Post of Laconia Indiana announces decoration services on May 30 1916 at Union Chapel Boone township with an all day meeting and speakers. A memorial sermon will be preached May 28 1916 at the Presbyterian church in Laconia by Rev Henry W McKim. Everyone is invited to attend and bring flowers for Decoration Day as a tribute to fallen comrades and surviving members. Sy order of committee Sylvanus Steepleton Per G C M m172 Commander.
Unfavorable weather and a busy season yielded only a partial sale with ten registered animals. Four cows averaged 79.87 dollars and overall registered animals averaged 45.87 dollars while calves and bull calves also counted. Top bid went to Youthful Madeline a 25 month old heifer at 98 dollars bought by Mr. Frank Baker of Bradford. Several bargains on heifers and calves followed with on the spot pricing offered.
Auction notice lists a 10 hp steam traction engine with dynamo lights M P machine phonograph and tent plus 25 reels of pictures. Owner claims two engines and plans a busy season and invites contact at Corydon Indiana. Also brief death and medical notes from Marengo Observer.
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