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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1911

Page

6

Moon Insanity Plea Considered After Henricks County Murders

In Danville Indiana the Moon case moves toward a speedy trial for the murder of Constable Oliver Wilhoit and Mrs. George Baldock. An insanity commission found Moon sane, and his father had secured the inquiry. Moon refuses to speak to attorneys and may have an insanity plea. He claims self defense for the constable shooting but denies killing Mrs. Baldock.

Moon Hendricks County Danville Ind Harvey Moon Oliver Wilhoit George Baldock Boon Allred Sears Wishwit

Trolley Cars Crash in Bluffton Ind Claims Several Hurt

An Indiana Traction limited collision near Bluffton wounded several passengers. Among the injured were Thames Nutter, Warren, Lawrence, Muncie, and Harssy Lewis with four in serious condition. One man escaped without injury as officials investigate the fatality risk.

Blufften Ind Ind. Trion Traction Limited Thames Nutter Warren Rence Muncie Gud Harssy Lewis

Fragmented OCR News Snippet Details Local Events and Tragedy

A garbled OCR item references a town council vote, local officials, and a drowning tragedy involving an individual named Bilski. It mentions votes, a town unit, and a river or shore scene with unclear locations and dates. The piece reads as a rough slice of a local page with multiple broken names and places.

Attempted suicide and two drownings reported in Indiana

In Goshen Thomas Gen, 27, attempted suicide by shooting himself. In Princeton Alvin Stuckey, three, drowned in a pond at his grandfather William Wagoner’s home. In Frankfort Roy McFarland, seventeen, drowned while bathing in a gravel pit near the city.

Goshen Ind Gen Thomas Woeveoreak Wabash Jevere Princeton Alvin Stuckeyx Wiliam Wagoner Here Roy Frankfort Robert McFarland Thin Elty

Masons of Indiana Honor Congressman Schntz Elected Grand Master

William H. Schntz of South Bend was elected grand master of the Indiana grand lodge of Masons. Officers named include Elmer F. Gay deputy grand master John W. Hanan senior grand warden Martin A Morrison junior grand warden Frank B. Gavin grand treasurer Calvin W. Prather grand secretary and L. V. Cravens grand trustee. Morrison the Ninth district congressman becomes junior warden marking the usual progression toward grand master. Gavin and Prather were reelected.

Indianapolis William H. Schntz South Bend Indiana Grand Lodge of Masons Grand Lodge Elmer F. Gay John W. Hanan Lagrange Martin A. Morrison Frankfort Frank BE. Gavin Calvin W. Prather L. V. Cravens Hammond Morrison Schntz Gav Hanan Gavin Prather Strand

Fire claims Klem family in Swan Noble County

Fire destroyed the Klem general store and home at Swan twenty miles north of Fort Wayne. Otto Klem and his three year old son Dwight died in the blaze while seven other children and the wife escaped before the roof caved in. Rescue crews recovered the charred bodies from the ruins.

Fort Wayne Ind Otto Klem Dwight Klem Swan Noble County Kiem Childn Lodaut Father Sol Civ Fames

Destruction of Beer Seized From Nightclub Touts in Millkie

Millkie police move to destroy fifteen barrels of illicit beer and related cases from local “blind tigers” as authorities route illegal liquor. The seized goods are transferred for destruction near White River amid ongoing efforts to curb illegal tavern activity. In other news, the Holiday family seeks legal counsel over a divorce suit filed in Treeniocld, with Mrs. HotAnne expected to recover from injuries.

Mapeies Ind Mas Millkie Autoca Blind Tigers Jay Frank Ewely Botfhal Idind Tiger White River Mad de Jaittles Hollany Witkincon John Holiday Fitine Hotl- Anne

Death Follows White House Outing And Namara Case Update

The report outlines a delaying motion in the McNamara case, with proceedings approaching September. It also notes a drowning near Washington when a motorcade vessel went down after a government dispatch boat near the Potomac. Other items include social notes and local birthday mentions.

White House Waishineton Alexander Reliness Wis Yolkin Yellow- LaHens Meyer Muochus Jore du Hooré the Dolphin

Fourth Annual Dinner of Harrison County Society at Bloomington

The Harrison County Society at Bloomington plans its Fourth Annual Dinner in the First Methodist church Commons on Saturday evening June 11 at Indiana University. The organizing committee includes C Blaine Slays Moody Beanblossom and John A Reising. The report notes rising student numbers from the county and ongoing growth of the society. it also mentions local social visits and various residents’ activities in the area.

Harrison County Society Indiana University First Methodist Church Bloomington Sam Pfrimmer Corydon Harrison County C. Blaine Slays Moody Beanblossom John A. Reising

New Albany Methodists to hold district conference in Tell City

The New Albany Methodist district conference meets July 11 12 and 13 at Tell City with over ten churches expected to attend and ministers and lay delegates from the district. Rev W M Whitsitt will preside and key speakers include Rev C B Dunean Rev A J Kynett and Rev J W Duncan.

New Albany Tell City W. M. Whitsitt C. BK. Dunean Chicapo Council of Federated Churches A. J. Kynett Philadelphia Home Mission and Church Extension Society J. W. Duncan The Trinity M. Be. Ehurch Evansville

Work Cattle for Sale in New Amsterdam Indiana

Two yoke of work cattle offered for sale. Good heavy cattle weighing about 1300 pounds each. Seller MALLECK MATHEWS of New Amsterdam Indiana.

Malleck Mathews New Amsterdam Ind

Township Commencements Schedule Across Several Towns

The Anna det county supervisor lists commencements in multiple towns with dates in June and July including Kanesville New Amsterdam Cory Avon Webster Middletown Pale Way Zion My Zion Evins Landing Mt Zion Seven Syphs and others. Some venues not yet fixed and dates may change per trustees.

Heth Mt. Zion Boone Posey Amazin Annadet, Co Sup

Clubbing Rates Across Newspapers Listed

Rates show Democrat titles and various others with annual subscriptions. Prices include 5.25 for Daily Louisvile Herald and 13.50 for Louisville Post, among several offerings.

Democrat and Commoner Democrat, Comuraner and Aimercan Dlamestead Democrat and Courier Journel Democrat and Weekly Courier Diane Wald Democrat and Daily Louiss Ile Herald Louisvile Times Democrat and Louisville Post Democrat and Indiana Wariner Democrat and Indianapolis News

Washington Township Trustee Announces Weekly Office Day

Washington Township trustee RicHanrp Cunningham fixes Monday as weekly office day for public business. Citizens are urged to call on that day to address matters. Apr 12.

RicHanrp Cunningham Washington Township

Georgetown News Clips From Town Life and Visits

Local items report remodeling by Mr E Taylor and improvements by Charlie Bennette nearby. Mumps and whooping cough circulate. Jesse Buckhart buys an automobile and travels widely. Ladies attend a Lindge meeting in Scottsburg. Mrs Elmer Pate and Mrs Chas Logic buy pianos. Andrew Seas visits friends in Louis, Manu Tottel buys a sharpless cream separator. Cleveland Harmon tours Leavenworth. Charley Row and sons return from Kansas glass work. Frank Baylor and wife from Chicago spend part of their honeymoon locally. Mrs John Wyler suffers paralysis at her son’s home on Main St. Claire Sappenfield from Mo. returns home. J T Flynn thrives in implement business. Lord of West Point, NY visits town. Mr Lord regarded as a pleasant, hardworking citizen.

Andrew Seas Louis Manu Tottel Cleveland Harmon Grost Rocher Leavenworth Charley Row Kansas Frank Baylor Chicago John Wyler Paralyis Dewrenes Claire Sappenfield Indiana J.T. Flynn Lord West Point Hig Cn

Pasture For Stock Near Corydon Junction For Sale

Forty acres of good pasture near Corydon Junction with ample shade and water. Well fenced and suitable for stock. Prices reasonable. GEORGE BRAL Ramsey Ind mi7 4.

Corydon Junction George Bral

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