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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1906
Page
7
Local itemized notices report Thomas Jones and families in Louisville, church conventions, births, illnesses, and marriages. Several names appear including W H Keller, Nell Lynch, W C Lynch, and Opal Heckelmen. The column notes court actions, transfers, and community events across Harrison and Floyd counties.
On Sunday October 7 1905 Craven G Boone died quietly after a life of service. Survived by a wife two children Harold and Magery a mother one sister two brothers and many friends. He was active in the Presbyterian Church at Laconia and the Ben Hur order Lodge 260. Burial was at Goshen cemetery with Rev A R Evans conducting services.
T. S. Jones Republican chair appoints John Sieg to the Board of Election Commissioners to prepare ballots. Hez Luckett Democratic chair appoints Emery H. Breeden to the board. They will, with the County Clerk, compose the board and prepare and distribute ballots. Storm fronts and fleece-lined storm aprons advertised by W. H. Bullett & Son.
A discussion on the American theater’s potential to educate and elevate public taste beyond mere amusement. The piece argues for a larger role in popular education and moral refinement, contrasting it with viewing theater as a toy driven by merchants. It cites J.S. Metentie and remarks on civic cultural duties.
Laconia reports John Kinzer at home and John Shields on the sick list. Visits include Mrs. Sadie Timberlake and Miss Eula Melton, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meisner, and the Ashton family. The Teachers Institute convened Friday at a local place with social Sunday gatherings and church activity at Rehoboth and Laconia.
A birthday surprise party was held last Saturday night for Henry Dyer turning 17. Guests enjoyed instrumental music by the Brown Bend and lively conversations and games. Departures were late with wishes for many more such gatherings. One attendee noted the event.
Noted transfer between Clarence Windell and Nannie Bran in Berlin area records. parties listed without broader context. Transaction appears residential or personal in nature with no additional details provided.
A negro outlaw named Jesse Coe killed Patrolman Russell in Indianapolis and escaped. A $700 reward is offered for his arrest as authorities scour the state for a clue to the elusive suspect. Dro and Mrs Pred Darel traveled home after a visit here.
Readable items report residents and travelers in Taylor Township ARMINDA NCB. Flobert Colivin at home 3rday and John Sample in Louisville Saturday. Mentions visits, farm sales, and a hunting accident. Institute to meet at Macedonia school house next Saturday with all invited. Watch for date of Riesenbarger's new restaurant opening.
A Novice petition to the Board of Commissioners of Harrison County requests a public highway location in Morgan and Jackson townships. The route would begin at Burnville Georgetown roads, pass lands owned by Byrn, Martin, Mosier, Lena Mosier, and others, and terminate at Burnville Georgetown roads.
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