15 Nov 1905
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1905
Page
1
Dense obscurity limits details but report notes a house fire in Therion County. Names mentioned include Daniel JF Stith, S. Liebert, Franklin T. Conrad, and Flla J. Craig in association with the incident. No further context or outcomes are clear due to garbled text.
Mellie Turley dies. funeral details given for local family, with relatives listed. Obituary notes Moore family and a brother, sister, and nieces. Mention of Mr. and Mrs. Geo Engle visiting in Creavetown. deceased's immediate family cited.
Fragmented lines show a charity push by Aerian Charities and a pickup plan. Mentions Peter Pabler and wife visiting Army Payton, plus Kerr returning to Louisville after visiting friends. Squire Morris officiated the marriage of F. T. Conrad and Ella J. Craig on a date near the week’s end.
Vote tallies show Frank A Kraft Democrat led mayoral race with 2 235 votes to Jacob Best Republican 2 433 Best wins by 198. City Clerk results list Charles B Mintnez Democrat 2 216 over John C Short Republican 2 219 Short trails by 3. City Judge race sees John M Paris Democrat 2 008 over Thomas K Feele Republican with Paris leading. Council At Large results show Dr Robert W Harris Democrat 2 216 over Louis Hammersmith Republican 2 006 with Harris ahead by 210. Edward J Hackett Democrat 2 047 over Walter A Coons Republican 2 025 Hackett ahead. John J Clare Democrat 2 047 over Richard Boardman Renubea 2 157 Boardman trails.
The Democratic party carried Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Ohio while Republicans won in New Jersey, Rhode Island, Nebraska, and Maryland. Ohio Governor winner Patterson claimed a clear majority. In New York City and Louisville Democrats elected mayors. In Indiana city races New Albany saw Republican Jacob Best elected mayor and Democrat John W. Paris chosen city judge with sizable pluralities. Indianapolis re-elected Bookwalter over Holtzrault by about 1,000.
J. o A. Stevens and Josiah Jittell, Jury Commissioners, with Clerk Meline, drew a list of eleven names for the November term petit jury. Readable names include John Jacobs Taylor, Cage Cromwell, Geos Yap, Dr Webster, Swarens Jackson, John Green, Sentt Jota Tenves Tastor, Cort AM, Phaerisan Mase, Sach Meepean, Sh eilbaker, Harve Fo No, Slarrison Anegusr Nye Boone.
The distinguished prelate Cardinal Gibbons emphasized the need for truthful reporting in the public press. He argued transparency combats corruption and asserts that recognizing degradation prompts remedies, underscoring the role of media in rectitude and reform.
The notice reports travel to Angola New York for a home visit and reflects regret over the death of a member. It mentions a forthcoming service and notes a financial or committee matter involving the treasurer. The fragmented text also references local business and a social event with community figures named in the notice.
Three children of Frank Lotich living east of town contracted diphtheria. One fell ill at school about two weeks ago, the other two on the ?th and lth inst. They were reported improved yesterday.
Taylor Township reports include visits by Lannie Brown to the Finks of Convenience and J W Colvin to his daughter Maud Davis in New Albany. Several residents travel for business to Louisville and West Point Kentucky. Typhoid strains a belle at Louis ville High School as Grace Sample nears recovery. A pie supper and fish pond are planned at Willey Springs with local fundraising noted.
A list of upcoming criminal and civil dockets with November and December dates. The docket includes State versus defendants such as Van Cotner Fol and Smoots, larceny cases, battery with intent to kill, and several others. It notes November 27 hearings and ongoing public matters involving local commissions.
Corner Pearl and Main Streets in New Albany Indiana promotes a large department store sale with claims of deep discounts. Shoppers are urged to buy now for present and future needs, promising substantial savings on men and boys clothing with quick money returns.
In Lanesville notes Mrs. PR Ruse of Lowiselle and Gerpard Methusdas of Woe ater township are mentioned amid a jumble of names. The article records visits to Falls and Louisville, a potential stock coupon plan, and local tradespeople such as J C Mevathiet and Jacob Fachister. It notes Mr. E R Beet teaching and election events with Clerk of Elizabeth reelected and Otto Canbingnim’s Republican challenge.
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