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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
5
The Corydon Democrat reports James W. Johnson's sale two miles west of Elizabeth on Sept 25. The paper notes local adverts and subscriptions, mentions births and marriages in the area, and lists residents attending fairs and visiting towns. It includes ads for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and other local goods and services.
Miss Myrtle Stevens accepts employment at Gulden Rule store in Louisville. Mrs Joseph Yochem returns home from visiting an invalid aunt in Louisville. John Ferber near Corydon killed a hood owl measuring four feet two inches. Mrs Maggie Bonames and brother Gad Briles visit relatives in Louisville and Jeffersonville for the Kentucky State Fair. Squire Julio H. Ferock of Blue River township was in Corydon on business and subscribed to The Democrat. Local critique on newspaper editors. Seale Incubator offered. Corydon ad. T. J. Wright of Crandall at Kentucky State Fair promoting Brown Manly Plow Co. Mrs Lavina Pugh and son Frank travel home via Missouri and Nebraska after visiting. Guests of John Ferber include Stockhusen, Viola Seifried, Nellie Horan, Wm Dearing from Louisville. Local mill feed available at 3.26 per ton. corn crop outlook noted poor. Gov Charles E. Hughes renominated by Republicans. Lewis Chanier nominated by Democrats for Governor. Fruit tree sales noted with McClaren & Son. New Miller reports catching 33 Essex sparrows. pest control suggestion for farmers. Hyomei advertised as a cure for catarrh, sold by Louis S. Riley. Lewis M. Wayne of Boone Township buys two Jersey calves and plans to raise stock.
The Corydon Leader is accused of insulting Democratic candidates and aiding the Republican ticket in the county. It is alleged the paper is funded by the Republican County Chairman and used to claim Democratic dissension while denying independence. The writer says readers know the truth and calls out the editor.
George W. Applegate, age eighteen, pleaded guilty to petit larceny and received a sentence to the Jeffersonville Reformatory for an indeterminate term from one to eight years. A burglary charge was noted as a separate matter.
A joyous homecoming at Mrs. Malinda Jordan’s house south of Corydon drew many relatives. Executives and grandchildren gathered Friday though two families Missed: Mrs. Joseph Hausfeld and Mrs. Nora McRady. Attendees included Prof. Clem Jordan and family from Burden and several others from New Middletown and surrounding areas.
The Corydon Leader’s bold title on last Friday’s issue proclaims a stark motto: not for love honor or fame but for cold cash. The bold message appears prominently on the title page across the paper.
Idle money holder seeking a safe investment with good interest payable every six months should visit this office at 27-tf for details.
Corydon Indiana attorney Lew M. O Bannon announces ten years handling pension claims and admission to practice before the Pension Bureau and Interior Department in Washington He offers to secure pensions for eligible widows minors and soldiers and asks writers to include return postage for replies.
The Memphis Commercial Appeal notes Republicans show apology and uncertainty while Democrats push the fight as Republicans retreat. The observation frames a tense political dynamic with Republicans on the defensive and Democrats pressing the issue.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Pain Balm to cure a sprained ankle in about one third the usual time with rest. The ad notes sale by L A Riely Son and includes a political letter exchange about local option laws and a Prohibition candidate. It also promotes Pineules for kidneys with a 30 days trial and mentions Louis E Riely.
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