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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1909

Page

3

Central Bank Faces Congress Backed by Aldrich

A Chicago Journal analysis warns that Congress will hear a push led by Senator Aldrich for a centralized national bank. It traces banking history from the original Bank of the United States through the 1837 Panic and 1839 Bank failures, linking later crises to political finance.

The United States Bank Congress Aldrich Eastern Money Kings First Bank of United States Jackson Pennsylvania New York Pennsylvania Bank of the United States Union Bank of England

Taft Honors Mormons in Temple Sermons

The Teller letter denounces President Taft for praising Mormonism while speaking in the Mormon temple in Salt Lake City and contrastsTaft with Harrison and Roosevelt. It argues the endorsement signals government support for plural marriage and Miss Smoot, a Republican senator with seven wives, and claims the nation chose a Christian candidate over one opposed to Christ. The piece mocks public support for Taft’s temple remarks and urges readers to challenge Mormon praise in town.

Taft York Harrison Salt Lake City Smoot Roosevelt United States City of Saints Ben Harrison U.S Christ Teller York Nebraska Cliff Frank Washington Township Harrison County Indiana

Don’t Neglect That Cough Lung Balsam Sold Everywhere

An advertisement touts Al Jen’s Lung Balsam as a quick effective remedy for coughs. The copy promises fast relief and lasting results and notes availability at all druggists.

al- Jen

Local Items and Death Notice from Lanesville

Lanesville notes report visitors returning to Louisville and relatives traveling there for sick kin. John Geis and partners complete houses for Anna Zor and Clarence Smith. Maurice Nowath, an aged Jackson township pioneer in his sixtieth year, died October 7. funeral at Lanesville conducted by Father A. Peeckskamp.

F. E. Wolfe Louisville Maud Walker Jeannette Miller Francis Rochert Lafayette John Geis John TL Ed Walter Carpenter's Trade Anna Zor Clarence Smith Charles N. Eisert Joseph Wkochert Francis Schneider A. M. Wmisert, Jr Henry Harbeson Henry Meurer Maurice Nowath Jackson Township Joseph Nowath Lanesville Father A. Peeckskamp

Local Notes From Flatwoods Community

Flatwoods residents report Fred Seitz on the sick list and Frederick Lottich recovering from typhoid fever. School opened on October 4 with Mariongfurner as teacher. Several visits occurred including Miss Clara Richert to Laconia to teach, and multiple family visits among Seitz, Richert, Schoen, Aurschmiede, Kirkham, Walker, and Dammann families.

Fred Seitz Frederick Lottich Mariongfurner Wate Feig Charles Clara Richert Laconia Henry Voelker Jacob Schoen Black Creek C.J. Richert Benjamin Kirkham Booney Township Samuel Aurschmiede Ulrich Aurschmiede New Albany Carrie Newman Carrie Virgil Kansas Elsie Gast Louisville Jacob Richert Charles Walker Minnie] Rupp Kate Dammann Hillsboro Ill Lotta Dammann

Valley City News Briefs Highlight Local People and Events

Lee Simler and Andrew Tlardsaw appear on local lists of sick. A.D. Fleshman lost a fine horse last week. Mary Ripperdan died Tuesday and was buried at Wesley Chapel. Miss Anna Hisey hosted a pound party honoring local youths with many attendees. School progress noted with George Simler and Gertrude Hottell as teachers.

Andrew Tlardsaw A.D. Fleshman H. R. Hisey Jesse Hisey George Simler Gertrude Hottell Mary Itory Ella Ripperdan Wesley Chapel Burying Ground Anna Hisey Ray Trotter Herbert Beanblossom Robert Lottell Robert Hardsaw Otto Fulkerson Belle Moyars Irene Wright Jennie Trotter H. B. Trotter Mendie Ripperdan Kate Miller

D A R Hoosier Elm Chapter Lets October Talk Progress

The Hoosier Elm Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its second meeting of the season with Miss Anna Reader on Oct 7. Much business was discussed as the society recalls its organization on Oct 12, 1908 with eighteen members and seven new additions this year including Mrs Joshua T Wilson Mrs Gee W Self Mrs Tilla Wilson Brackett Mrs Allie Pfrimmer Moe Laughlin and Miss Anna Reader Leila Jordan and Florence Smith joined.

Hoosier Elm the Daughters of the American Revolution Anna Reader Joshua T. Wilson Gee W. Self Tilla Wilson Brackett Allie Pfrimmer MoeLaughlin Leila Jordan Florence Smith

Davis Cut-Rate Drug Store Promises Low Prices to Harrison County

An advertisement proclaims a new cut-rate drug business in Harrison County offering deep discounts on remedies and household items. It cites lowered prices on Peruna Swamp Root Hood's Sarsaparilla and other medicines, syrups and powders to lure customers with “money in their pockets.” The notice pledges superior goods and courteous service to win trade.

Harrison County

Miss Gertrude Bruce and Hardin Hess Wed at Pfrimmer's Chapel

Miss Gertrude L Bruce and Hardin S Hess were married last Sunday at eight o clock in Pfrimmers Chapel officiated by Rev A B Condo. Attendants were J Ross Allen Pearl Bruce. Ushers George Higgin Lenore Faith. Georgia Lemmon played the wedding march. The ceremony drew a large crowd and was followed by a reception at the bride’s parents home with fruit candies ice cream and cake.

Gertrude L. Bruce Hardin S’. Hess Pfrimmer’s Chapel Condo J. Ross Allen Pearl Bruce George Higgin Lenore Faith Georgia Lemmon Robert Bruce Corydon Martha E. Hess Creelyburg Democrat

New Pastor of Centenary at Centenary M. E. Church

The Rev Edward J T LaRue is installed as pastor and will preach Sunday morning and evening. He moves his family into the parsonage after a three year pastorate at Corydon and comes with high commendations from that charges members.

Edward JT. LaRue Centenary M. BE. Church LaRue Centenary Corydon N. A Courier- Journal

James McKim Moves Family to Harrison Township

James McKim relocates his household from Boone township to the northern part of Harrison township. He buys a portion of the Marshall land north of town.

James McKim Boone Township Harrison Township Marshall Land

Library Report Week Ended October 9 1909

Week ending October 9 1909 shows 40 books out at start, 69 loaned, 24 returned, and 85 currently checked out. No fines listed. Reading room usage not specified.

Library Report

Will Sell or Trade for Sheep or Cattle

A seller offers a good mare for sale or trade to acquire sheep or cattle. Address given as 132 Thromas FE in McCrapy.

McCrapy

School Notes Emphasize Cooperation and Readiness

The public school system is the main force for good, with well prepared lessons and organized study reducing teacher worry. Some county pupils lack full books, but reading work should not be neglected and exchanges should be made promptly. Emphasize important topics and keep to the course of study. foster friendly parent teacher pupil relations. Harrison township plans a school work exhibit at institute gatherings. Am2Zt Kannapel, Ca. Supt.

Harrison Township

Eight Pianos and Six Organs in Three Weeks

Neighbors who recently bought musical instruments from Conrad & Son include W. M. Johns Rich Le May Mrs. Jesse Pitman Dr. O W Hottell Miss Grace Caggell Henry Fisher Geo M Miller Mrs. Mary Mowrer W C Walker S C Miller H W Elbert Mrs Anna Coffman Benj F Smith and Harve Conrad.

Conrad & Son W. M. Johns Rich LeMay Jesse Pitman O. W. Hottell Grace Caggell Henry Fisher Geo. M. Miller Mary Mowrer W. C. Walker S.C Miller H. W. Elbert Anna Coffman Benj. F. Smith Harve Conrad

Spencer Lahue to Sell 49 Acre Farm Near Corydon

Spencer Lahue offers his 49 acre farm six miles north of Corydon for sale on Thursday October 21 the day of his sale of personal property.

Spencer Lahue Corydon

Death of Mrs Lena K Thornbury at North Mulberry home

Mrs Lena K Thornbury died at her home on North Mulberry Street Friday morning October 8 after five weeks of paralysis. Funeral services were held at the residence Saturday at two o'clock, conducted by Rev W D Bartle and John H Heth. She leaves a husband, one son Ben K and one daughter Christine, five sisters and three brothers. She had been blind for over eight years and remained a devout Christian.

Lena K. Thornbury Lena. K. Thornbury R. Thornbury North Mulberry Street W. D. Bartle The Christian Church John H. Heth Cedar Hill Wyandotte Cave English Crawford County Keller Sir Thornbury Ben K Christine Thornbury M. C. Frank York Nebraska Sam Pfrimmer Bloomington Indiana A. D. Reid Somerset Kentucky William H Leonard C Edward G. Keller Lew M& O'Bannon Rose Keller Corydon

Moving over county farms as residents reshuffle in Wesley Chapel

In Wesley Chapel farmers busy sowing wheat and moving farms. Aunt Betsy Funkhouser ill. Our school opened October 4 with Mr Straude Sherrill as teacher. Various residents relocate farms and households across Boone township Corydon and Puddville as Ollie Anderson of Louisville subscribes to The Democrat.

Betsy Funkhouser Straude Sherrill W. O. Risler Tacoma James Ward Moyar Roy Boone Township Margaret Frank Kate Martha Mitchell Nebraska Ward Moyars Rachel Love Addie Albert Stoner Grover Jacobs Minnie Baxter Jesse Shuck A. C. Fleshman Horace Sonner Otto Montgomery Aaron Sherrill Wardie Montgomery Otto Oliver Anderson Louisville Corydon Democrat Anderson Ollie

The Ninety and Nine and Ira D Sankey's World Outreach

The Ninety and Nine by Ira D Sankey propelled Moody’s evangelistic work worldwide. A penny paper sparked inspiration in Glasgow Edinburgh meetings yielding dramatic conversions and lasting hymnary impact. Sankey’s spontaneous composition shaped global hymnology and souls won through songs.

F. Reddall Milwaukee Sentinel Newman God Sarah Fowler Adams Cowper John Henry Newman Ira D. Sankey Dwight L. Moody

Local Notices and Socials in Hursttown Area

births arrivals and visits detailed from Hursttown and nearby towns. engagements include Mrs Waldo Flock visiting Corydon, Willis Dome leading Det. 4th, move ins from Degwood, Ky residents visiting relatives, and a surprise birthday party for Walter Wright with many local attendees and refreshments. Also a closing sale on dress goods at less than cost.

Lafe Brengman Waldo Flock Corydon Wm. Housels Willis Dome James McKim Degwood Ray Byerley Syrocco Elizabeth Wright Joseph Vaughn Georgia DePauw Clarence Wright Marry Wright Charles Wright Walter R.C. Wright Pearl Facie Kopp Sylvia Pope Angie Rainbolt Lucile Sylvia Housel Ethel Davis Dora

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