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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
8
An untitled wartime poem expresses belief that God will restore spirits lost to war. The speaker trusts a reunifying heaven, promising eventual meeting, joy, and relief for those who suffered, while acknowledging the sorrow endured. The poet remains unnamed.
A reader letter from J A Swan of Carthage Oklahoma describes moving to the western plains. He details 400 acres of crops 130 acres broom corn looms 75 pound watermelons and local land sales. He notes proximity to four states and a soon forthcoming railroad while urging Harrison county friends to visit and join Democratic supporters.
The family and friends of Mrs. Margaret Reagan met at Mrs. S. W. Shuck’s home in Corydon to honor her 86th birthday on October 14. Attendees included Parmelia Reagan, L C Winders, Ora Winders, F Winders, Ray Winders, B W Reagan, Chas A Reagan, James A McRae, O L Reagan, George Simler, and friends Mrs. George Neamer Mrs. E E Lemmon and Miss Edna McRae.
George M. Felton of South Gibson Pennsylvania recalls chronic diarrhoea in 1863 and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy, bought from Louis 8. Riely, with immediate relief after one bottle. Also listed is clover seed cleaning service by V. H. Betis & Sons offering 95 to 99 percent clean seed and short-notice work.
A missionary memoir recalls William Jennings Bryan's Far East tour with wife and child. Bryan preached on Sundays aboard ships, impressed locals in Bombay by turning upside down five wine glasses, and received praise for his moral stance and eloquence.
The roll lists readers who subscribed or renewed since the last report. New subscribers marked with x include Elvis LaLake Springfield Ore Dan Grass Waco Neb Robin Hannel Indianapolis Miss Della Smith Palmyra xMiss Georgia Trobaugh Massillon O xProf A C Freshman New York and others such as John W Moyars Mauckport Eliza Rusk Wellington Kan Henry Hays Mauckport Jos C Wiseman Corydon RR 2 Dr P H Schoen New Middletown Miss Cora Engleman McLean Tl 2H W Gudgeon Corydon J G Uhl Bradford Jos N Davis Ramsey W H Hubbard New Salisbury.
On Tuesday night October 13 Jerry Moore shot B Y Miller after a dispute during a game. Miller was struck in the abdomen and the bullet passed through his intestines nine times before he was taken to a Louisville hospital. Miller faces an assault and battery with intent to kill charge in Crawford Circuit Court. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup advertised by Louis 8 Riely for home use.
Hon. Norman E Patrick of Tell City and Hon. John W. Ewing of Cannelton will each give three speeches in this county during the last week of the campaign on October 29 30 and 31. Patrick appears at Buskirk school Frenchtown New Middletown while Ewing visits New Salisbury Lanesville and New Middletown. Ewing is the prosecuting attorney of the judicial circuit and both men urge support for the Democratic ticket though Patrick backed his opponent in April.
Harrison County Indiana board invites sealed bids by 2 PM November 4 1908 at Corydon auditor for macadamized road in Spencer township. Plans and specs on file. bids opened November 4 1908. bonds required. right to reject bids reserved.
In Harrison County Indiana the Harrison Circuit Court hears George W Crayden v Margaret Wagner et al contesting Martha J Crayden s will. Non residents must appear by November 27 1908 or face default. case filed by D F Lemmon and W H Roose with clerk James A Mcrаf.
Notice is hereby given that Cort Sharp has been appointed administrator of the estate of William A Sharp, deceased, late of Harrison County Indiana. The estate is believed solvent. Oct 7 3W.
Public auction by Andrew Burchler as commissioner for the Ems v Fox case. Property includes 80 acres in the northwest quarter section 15 and 20 acres in the east half of southeast quarter of section 16, plus multiple described parcels totaling about 1 137 acres, with mortgage notes and 6 percent interest. Sale set for 10 o’clock A.M. Out 1, 190.
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners orders the sale of Free Gravel Road Bonds for Morgan Township Indiana to fund gravel road construction. Bonds of series 41 with denominations 5 are issued dated unknown. first due May 5 1910 and semiannual payments thereafter. Sale set for Thursday November Ath 9s? at 2 PM in Corydon in the commissioners room.
Sealed bids invited until 2 pm November 1 1908 for construction of the road in Jackson township Harrison County Indiana. Bids opened November 4 1908 at 2 pm and awarded to lowest responsible bidder upon surety bond. Plans and specs available at the auditor's office Corydon Indiana. Witnessed this tenth day of October.
William Habermel as commissioner will sell at public auction on November 12 1908 at 1 PM the west half of the west half of the southeast quarter section 21 township 4 south range 3 east Harrison township Harrison County Indiana containing forty acres. One third cash, balance in two equal installments 6 and 12 months after sale with six percent interest and attorney fees, secured by mortgage. Oct 14 1908 3w.
Administrator with the will annexed of Frederick Ems deceased will sell at public auction at the residence of Jacob Ems on the Corydon and Salem road three miles north of Corydon Junction on Wednesday October 28 1908. Items include two horses one cow about eight hogs binder mower hay rake wheat drill wagon survey bogey power feed cutter tools organ household furniture corn hay and other articles. Cash for sums five dollars and under. For larger sums nine months credit with promissory notes at six percent from maturity.
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