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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
4
Established in 1856 circulation 2636 Lew M O Bannon editor and proprietor. Entered the post office at Coydon Ind as second class matter.
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A list of county government roles and assigned officials including Congress William B Con, Judge William Ridley, Prosecuting Attorney Clyde Lottick, Representative Smith Aseren, Clerk Charles H Kintner, Auditor J L O Bannon, Sheriff Eli Miller, Treasurer J D Pitman, Surveyor John Kaywlor, Coroner Henry H Wise, Commissioner First District Thomas J Stevens, Commissioner Third District Frank Cunninghan.
White House statement after Taft's nomination claims he has always been a Unitarian. Critics doubt this and press for his own clear account of religious beliefs amid campaign controversy.
The Democrat publishes Bryan's acceptance speech addressing current campaign issues and Taft's approval of Democratic planks. The article praises Bryan's ideals sympathy for the masses and independence from improper influence, urging readers to read the full speech.
The piece notes the National Chairman’s plan to separate East and West Republican literary bureaus. It argues that coordinating campaign material could boost Western votes while harming the conservative East and vice versa.
Byrneville reports Bird Sappenfield painting a new house for Mr Wolfe near Palmyra Cone Tush and wife of Greenville visited last week. Daisy Byrne and Mandy Melton of Mott visited recently. Mabel Williams spent Thursday evening with Mabel Martin. William Mitchell returned from Georgetown after a week there. Georgetown nine played Byrneville nine, score 9 to 0. A J Dewitt Co built a barn near the German Methodist church. Ed C Sappenfield started a civil service clerk job in Louisville. Mrs Jby Byrne Davidson traveled to Louisville for her husband’s illness. Mrs Mary Ellen Byrne returned from New Albany after a brief visit. Men from Milltown examined stone and road plans for a possible bike bid.
Sam A. Garber describes aiding a sick woman on an Est bound Oregon Railway and Navigation Co train from Pendleton to LeGrande using Chamberlain’s Coca Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He treated her in the smoking car, gave two doses, and the passenger recovers before Le Grande. For sale by L A Riley & Son. sept.
Philip Siegwald died at his Milltown home on August 24 at age 59 years 8 months. He leaves a widow two sons and three daughters. He was a member of the United Brother n church. The family shares a mournful verse as they grieve. AMIEL
Notice by Robert B. Watson invites owners of mule colts sired by his Jack foaled last spring to compete at the New Middletown mule colt show on Saturday afternoon September 12, 1908. Show starts about two o'clock with prizes of 7 dollars for first, 5 dollars for second, and 3 dollars for third. Bring mules to the show.
The United States Dispensatory lists hydrastis canadensis golden seal as treating mucous membrane disorders including nasal catarrh and stomach catarrh as well as pelvic diseases. It also notes corydalis formosa as a tonic cubebs as stomachic and mucous membrane tonic. Cedron seeds as bitter tonic for dysentery and intermittent diseases and oil of copaiba as mild stimulant and diuretic affecting the stomach urinary tract and liver kidneys.
Jonathan Johnson a Carmel prohibitionist recounts how John W. Kern, Democratic VP nominee, convinced him to switch his vote for city attorney by offering resignation if Kern erred. On a later ballot Kern was elected and Johnson says he never regretted his change of ballot.
Zeno Breedlove died at his Blue River township home on Tuesday August 25 1908 after weeks of illness. The immediate cause was paralysis. He was about 57, a county native. Funeral services were held Thursday at Hancock Chapel church led by Rev H H Kendall of Moberly, with burial in the adjoining cemetery. He leaves a widow two brothers and three sisters. His only child a daughter had died about two years earlier. He was regarded as a good man with many friends in the community.
Wm Parks of Breton Massachusetts and George H Mader, a Ninth Massachusetts Battery veteran, renewed a long friendship after nearly fifty years. The pair shared stories with Corydon residents and other locals as Mader hosted his New England guest in a small, cherished reunion.
Charles M Brown died last Thursday night near White Cloud after months of kidney and heart trouble. The 60 year old resident of the county, who had lived all his life here, is buried near Corgack after funeral services by Rev. W. B. Seymour. He was twice married to Eliza Bruner and Elizabeth Brandenburg and leaves three children. He had been living with Richard LeMay at White Cloud.
Chamberlains Salve offers fast pain relief for burns and usually heals minor injuries without scarring. It also treats chapped hands sore nipples and skin diseases. Price 25 cents. Sold by L. A, Riley & Son.
Statistics by Mary Stubbs Moore show Indiana licensed saloons at 4835 in 1903, 5164 in 1904, 5277 in 1905, 5253 in 1906, and 5214 in 1907. Saloons increased in towns and cities while decreasing in rural districts.
Dr P H Schoen of New Middletown wrote the piece The Necessity of a Hospital in Harrison County read before the Harrison County Medical Society in Corydon months ago and permitted publication.
A formal notice from Jerry Watson requests all debtors to settle accounts in full by September 1, 1908. It urges prompt action and thanks respondents for complying with the demand.
Hotel Ashland promotes lodging at Market and Bank streets in New Albany. Proprietor Mrs. N. Button and manager Mr. J. B. Walker invite guests with homey welcome and comfortable rooms. Formerly the St. Charles Hotel, remodeled and renovated with reasonable rates.
A Holiness meeting at Black's Chapel spans Friday and Saturday nights September 4 and 5 with an all day event Sunday September 6. Rev Rumbley of Ramsey and Revs Norton and Martenia Hendrick of Silver Heights join other distant workers for the services. Also promoting XXX Bees Laxative Cough Syrup praised for coughs colds hoarseness and bronchial troubles with listing by Louis B. Riely.
Corydon Indiana attorney Lew M. O Bannon with ten years handling pension claims is admitted to practice before the Pension Bureau and the Interior Department at Washington. He offers to secure pensions for those entitled by law and asks seekers to include postage for a reply.
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