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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1908
Page
3
A meditation on parental involvement urges questions about a child’s evenings and study time. It warns against street loafing and immoral influences and stresses steady home routines, public meeting participation, and constant parental vigilance for a successful future. The excerpt cites Boston Transcript and Valley Centre reporting on Taft’s Unitarianism and Chautauqua lectures reflecting political attitudes.
Notice to taxpayers of Harrison Township Harrison County Indiana that the contractor building the Harrison township pikes will present his completion report to the county Board of Commissioners at the November Term 1908 for final settlement. The engineer and superintendent will file final reports for approval and unless objections arise these will be approved and the pikes received. Commissioners Thomas J Stevens John Reeves Thomas H Smith attest Frank E Watson A H C
Stanley W. McKim and Laura B. Bailey James C. Sanereber and Yearl A. Rothrock Arthur C. Iop and Wilda Cunningham Albert J. Eaton and Katharine F. E. Blankenbecker James H. Warren and Mimie E. Morrigon
Mrs. Susan B. Clarke of Salem died a few hours after sustaining injuries last Wednesday when she stepped into an open cellar at a neighbor’s while helping make comforts.
The Posey township Sunday School Convention met at the Presbyterian church in Elizabeth. County President Joseph P. Louden attended and spoke. Officers elected for the next year include Benj Cannon President T W Euston Vice President Elsie Bowman Secretary C J Treece Supt Primary Department Mrs G W Hoke Supt Temperance Department William Minter Treasurer James P Hobbs. The next meeting is set for the first Sunday in May at the M E church in Elizabeth.
A reflective line on character over victory. It argues that effort and integrity shape worth more than triumph, noting a man can fail yet be virtuous, or succeed yet fail in essence. The quote explores ethics in striving with blunt realism.
A suckling mule is offered for sale. Contact N. A. Nolot in Bradford. Dr. J. A. Hottell, eye specialist, will be at Mauckport October 14 15 16 and Corydon October 17 for free eye examinations.
The Woman's Missionary Society of St Peters Lutheran Church Franklin notes the sudden death of Mrs Salome Richert on Sept 9 1908. The resolutions praise her faithful work wife and mother and extend sympathy to her husband and children. A copy of the resolutions will be given to the family and printed in county papers. Lexa Schneider Lorra Voelker ima Glefrs Com.
Gasoline boats carry most river freight and passenger work. Miss Blanche Kendle returns from Leavenworth. Miss Gertrude Hamilton travels to Louisville for private music and elocution lessons. Mrs. Stoker remains critically ill. Geo Mounts of Missouri visits sister Mrs. Nancy Funk, first since 1867. Mrs. Mattie Baxter visits Mrs. Jno. Mowery. Mrs. C M Kendle visits sons in New Albany. Dr. O Hottle and wife Mrs. Lille Blake visit friends near Mauckport.
Mrs Temple H Dunn of Marengo died from severe burns suffered when a gas lighting accident occurred in her home. Her husband Professor Dunno was attempting a physics experiment. a spark or flame ignited leaking oil, catching Mrs Dunn’s clothing and causing fatal injuries as she tried to help.
A short notice explains voting straight Democratic by marking a single circle for the rooster ticket and not marking any other circles.
An obituary note from School No. 2 Jackson Township honors Flora daughter of Mr and Mrs John Heilig who died October 4 1907. It recalls her as a kind obedient sister and beloved classmate and describes the family loss and the hope of reunion beyond life’s horizon.
Marchery of Moberly has been on the sick list. Clas Gardner of Crandall visited Abe Pitman and family Thursday evening. Mrs. Julian Londen visits Ramsey with her daughter Mrs. John Weiker. Zetta White and sister Nellie Pitman visit Beil family. Eph Engleman visits daughter Maggie Vausha in New Albany. Joe McClaren and family visit J W G Louden’s family. Be sure you learn how to vote.
The passage compares religion to a keystone in an arch and warns that some see no need for it. It recalls France’s experiment and suggests some Americans question religion’s necessity, likening the keystone to a binding horse shoe over the nation’s door. It praises rulers like David for wisely inserting the keystone to unite stones.
Eighteen D A R members gathered at Mrs W J Bullett home to organize Hoosier Elm Chapter. Officers named include Regent Miss Kate Luckett Vice Regent Mrs Clara M Ellis Recording Sec Mrs W C Adams Corresponding Sec Mrs Edw Keiler Registrar Miss Marcia Morris Historian Miss Lizzie Pfrimmer. Meeting schedule set for first Monday each month with next gathering at Mrs J L Morris home.
Readers with idle money are invited to request a free booklet on a first real estate mortgage with a six percent bond issue. The Marion Trust Company of Indianapolis acts as trustee. W. J. Stapish in Anderson, Indiana, handles requests. The publication targets farmers, merchants, teachers, bankers, professionals and capitalists.
Scott Township teachers listed with numbered positions led by Perry E Kiatner Nell Mathes Harvey Stoner Wauker Davis Hardin Lemmon Jessie Browne Nellie Browne Williard Stoner L V Browne and trustee L S Herren.
Wheat farmers report dusting in this season as crops mature. Local fields show steady progress with expected higher yields amid favorable weather conditions.
Valleene resident C C Byrn visited home for ks Sunday. Miss Nettie Coffman from Illinois visits relatives. Miss Florence Boston visited Mues Agabeth Walk Sunday. Mrs Samuel McIntosh and family visited Wm Ronths and Mr James Wolfe of New Albany visited here. Rev Alexander preached first sermon of conference year.
Rev. Forwood preached Sunday night at Be the. Mrs Jessie Barley and children visited her parents Sunday. Claude Conner stayed with Neal Letheo last week. Alice and Ollie Tindall visited Dora Dean. Emmie Frakes visited Mrs Wm Blake. Adda Tindall visited Mrs Rainy Morten Corydon. Grover Love returned to Louisville. Sunday school at Christian church at 2:30. Cordie Dean improving. Charlie Watson returned from Lexington. Grover Tindall and Tom Downs visited. Jay Rhoads injured his leg hauling corn. Dr Dean treated him.
A northern county family faced severe illness and quarantine with little supplies. A generous neighbor spent a half day gathering contributions from the community, returning with 11.65 in cash and 25 dollars in provisions. The note urges other communities to follow suit.
The Hancock Blue River township meeting announced for Saturday night October 24 to be addressed by Lew M O Bannon was recalled due to a Sprivaig i meeting at Coryden that afternoon. Andrew Carnegie donated $20000 to a Republican campaign fund with some possibly sent to Harrison county to aid local tribes. The Republicans plan to publicize campaign fund contributions after the election.
A writer questions why a young person must graduate from high school and complete district taught branches before teaching common subjects, arguing against mandatory early qualification for educators.
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