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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1905
Page
4
Kokomo Indiana November 20 Howard county civil war veteran William S Elliott rejects a $15,000 accumulated pension saying Christ would not accept a premium for duty and he has no right to burden neighbors with a reward for service. Elliott has faced pressure from claim agents to accept the money.
The League of American Sportsmen Indiana division plans to replenish quail in the state. E. Earl, deputy in the fish and game office, is named warden for the Indiana division. The league, formed to protect birds and fish, aims to bring coveys into Indiana and ensure protection under the law.
In Linton Indiana on November 17 Elmer Brown sixteen died when a shotgun in possession of twelve year old Tommie Huffman exploded. two theories exist a deliberate quarrel versus accidental discharge. Witness Henry Villien fifteen testified the shot was accidental, though connections to a preceding dispute are mentioned.
Evansville Indiana reports that Fort Branch coal mines in Gilsson county will be transferred to Chicago capitalists within a few years. Asking price is $20,000 and improvements may total about $30,000 with 500 men to be employed. The same buyers have bought Winslow coal interests for $148,000 and plan full development with new shafts in Pike county.
Alison Hinds road supervisor of the Indianapolis division of the Big Four railroad is killed in a collision near Anderson Ind. His assistant William Bennett is seriously injured. They were traveling from Pendleton in a gasoline motor car when they struck a fast freight train. Hinds died under the engine and Bennett was hurled twenty feet.
Governor Hanly issues a Thanksgiving Day proclamation urging residents to suspend usual activities, attend worship, seek forgiveness, and renew unity and charity. He calls for humility, renewed confidence, and special care for impoverished children and the needy across Indiana.
Indianapolis November 15. The state printing contract for two years was awarded to William B. Burford Co. despite a lower bid by William L. Baker Co. A Baker petition for a writ of mandate claims Burford conspired with other printers to underbid and reimburse after winning. Burford bid 147 172 9 cents. Baker 122 779.00. Aetna Printing Co. 12 546.35 for court reverts.
In Anderson Indiana on November 20 Mrs Ed Smith shot and killed Mrs Alice Lowman widow of Dr Joseph Lowman after accusing her of attention to her husband. The couple then fired at the husband who was in a buggy but she missed. They then went home where police arrested Mrs Smith in Park Place.
Shelbyville jury after fifteen hours convict Daniel Wilkins of manslaughter in the killing of Harvey Babb and sentence him to the reformatories two to fourteen years. Wilkins claimed self defense after tracing his wife and Babb to a cornfield on Sept. 3.
Mrs Andrew E K Ebert recovered enough to be out again. Alva Grass visited his uncle Fred Lilpop in New Middletown. Mrs Christian Beck stays with Mrs Andrew Ebert. Miss Nellye Funk leads a progressing school. Protracted meeting at St Paul draws locals. James Black and wife travel to Grand Lodge in Indianapolis. Porter Zimmerman works for J L Cooper in fall. Needmore pie supper draws large crowd. Viola Devore wins cake for most beautiful young lady. George Wolpert family visit P B Cooper and share goose. Posey township teachers met at Elizabeth for institute. Freddie Bierly presides. Pearl Dowdle visits Harve Dowdle in New Albany. Altha Funk visits uncles near Rehoboth and attends St Paul meeting.
Lanesville and nearby towns host social visitations and reminiscences. John L Wolford of New Albany visits Lanesville friends. Prof A EB Martin's 20th Century Leaders discussed. Victor Gravess of Louisville visits old neighbors. Obituary notes: Christian Hahn dies at 74 near Floyd County. funeral held at Catholic church with Father A Peckskamp officiating. Charles A S Messin and Theresia Lorena Yost wed in Catholic church with Joseph Yost best man and Bertha Bauer bridesmaid.
Ruth Fawver reports progress at Excelsior College with Miss Vada Sieg as teacher. Ed L. Watson also listed as teacher. County residents Mrs George Engleman and Mrs Wm King with children visited Jacob Fawyer's family last week. Farmers harvest corn. A pie supper at No 4 Spencer township drew a large crowd.
Blanche Fawyer of The Democrat welcomes visitors to Oak Wood. William Engleman family and several neighbors visited Joseph Gettelfinger family Sunday. Florence King has returned home after an extended visit. Sherman Engleman and family Attie and Nellie Plies James Mathes and Frank Bline visited J Hy Fawyer family Sunday. Rev. W G Morgan began a protracted meeting at Pennington's Chapel Monday night Nov 20.
Ex Governor Isaac Sharp of Kane sas and Montreal merchant James Currie attest to Peruna as an excellent tonic and remedy for catarrh coughs and colds. Encouraging readers to write Dr. Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio for free advice with confidential correspondence.
Crandall and vicinity report several items of interest. George Beal of Ramsey is shredding corn nearby. Rev. J T Taylor adds a room to his house. John Brown and wife of Marengo visited their daughter Mrs Dr Glenn over the weekend. The senior editor enjoyed a square meal in Crandall last Tuesday. A farmer's institute was well attended. One of Crandall's old bachelors plans to leave for a bride soon. Mrs Lizzie Blankenbaker and Miss Sadie Bowman return from visits to Indianapolis and Oaktown. Tom Bridgeman and John Stiner repaint Adam Deitrichs residence near Ramsey. Mrs Blankenbaker went to Indianapolis to care for Miss Stiner. Wm Dyer built a shed on his barn. Joseph Durnil of New Albany visited last Friday to check on butter. Harvey Lahue, son of Wm Lahue of Nevin, returned from the Philippines after nine months service, discharged for disability.
Hancock County notes report social visits from Palmyra to Paoli and Edwardsville, health updates, farm activities, property changes, and church gathering outcomes. Eld. James Davis closed Mt Tabor meetings with seven additions, while several residents recover from illness or accidents. A marriage near Corydon marks a quiet wedding as McDonald and Emma Mackey wed. the bride is 46 and the groom 24.
UNCLE SAM resident Reuben Blake visits home folks after two years in Millinois. Miss Nora Tindall visits relatives in Meade county Kentucky. Miss Maude Watson of Corydon spent weekend in Maudkport. Raney Morland plans to Lexington to work at the Cottage Hotel. Ethel Reed spent Saturday evening in Mauckport. Amzie Blake improves from typhoid fever. Brother Toombs continues protracted meetings at Valley City. Wm Tindall and wife return to Garrett Kentucky after week with relatives nearby. Two New Albany sportsmen visited J H Roby for several days of local hunting. Correspondent thanks Editor for free subscriptions to Country Gentleman and Green's Fruit Grower.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Salve as a speedy cure for chapped hands and skin diseases. It urges washing with warm water, drying, and applying the salve before bed. Sold by C. R. Watson, successor to E. S. Crosier. November century date.
Store advertises drastic price cuts across textiles and apparel including 50 inch mohair at 49c yard and 60 inch linen at 43c, damasks and napkins sale, kids and ladies outerwear, watches and rings, sweaters, underwear, duck coats, pants, gloves, hats, kid gloves, shirts, and a tailoring department with made-to-order suits and overcoats.
A local notice from V A Bulleit & Son urges buyers to inspect wagon materials at the Corydon factory before purchase. The ad notes improvements in construction and finish and invites orders for any wagon size.
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