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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1903
Page
4
The April election for County Superintendent of the schools is two months away. The writer urges all taxpayers and parents to influence their trustee to vote for a capable moral candidate who is a thorough schoolman and a Democrat, not a political wire puller. Several excellent young men are seeking the post.
In New Albany court circles the Jewetts and others are urged to start afresh as Charlie Jewett splits from the Democratic party accusing it of repudiating the honest dollar. The Salem Democrat notes the irony of Jewett railing against the silver dollar while championing honest money.
The Indianapolis Sentinel notes that while serving M. Zier & Co. the Hon. CU L Dewett has consistently opposed dishonest money and has spoken against it at Republican conventions with wide applause.
The First National Bank of Corydon with officers Balleit cashier and J Palleit C Walfe etc is organized under National Banking Laws and under U S government supervision. It will loan cold security take deposits issue exchange and make collections while inviting Harrison county patronage. The venture is owned by 35 persons with aggregate liability over a million dollars.
Notice declares De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve the only pure witch hazel salve on the market. It boasts curing thousands of piles where other treatments fail and warns against counterfeit products.
James H. Curts, living at the Weaver hotel, marks his 77th birthday after returning from the West in February. A veteran of the Second Indiana Volunteers, he fought at Buena Vista with General Taylor and served three Civil War years including Ft. Donelson, Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Yazoo City. He piloted the Vicksburg river blockade and worked in quartermaster, commissary, and hospital roles. He prefers independence from family aid, is a Mason, reads in leisure, and remains young at heart.
A local notice urges residents to report town youths killing birds including songbirds. It condemns the acts as illegal and cruel and calls for parents and teachers to admonish offenders. Citizens are asked to alert Town Marshal or Prosecuting Attorney if violations are observed.
The Corydon Public Schools monthly report shows enrollment 103, total belonging 415, average daily attendance 3609, attendance rates 338 percent on enrollment and 81 percent on belonging, 39 cases of drawn, 2 truancies, 36 not tardy, 343 not absent, 117 official visits, 9 officials’ visits, 24 parents visits, and 28 other visits. Superintendent Jessi W. Riddle signs the report.
Mrs. Tom Davis formerly of Ramsey died at her Hornick Indiana home last Wednesday from consumption. She was a daughter of Anderson Davis of the county. Her husband survives her. The remains were interred at Hornick.
Palmyra minister Miss Ida M Hottell will preach at Bridgeport April 5 at 19 30 a m Brinley April 5 at 3 p m Union Saturday evening and Sunday morning April 12 Elizabeth April 15 at 3 p m Smiths Camp Ground Sunday April 19 Lusso Otterbein Chapel Sunday night April 19 It will soon be house cleaning Denbo Kepner urges readers to buy furniture and carpets now
An advertisement compares children to plants and promotes Scott’s Emulsion as a remedy for failure to grow. It claims the product nourishes regardless of cause and offers a free sample, with ordering details for Scott & Rowne chemists in New York and a price of $1.00 at druggists.
Advertises Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for sick headaches nervous feebleness and sleeplessness claiming to strengthen and vitalize the nervous system. Includes testimonial from Mrs Henry Westrick of St Clair Michigan about relief from dyspepsia and recurrent headaches after use.
The Corydon Democrat carries Fred Blume's critique of past road work on Posey township travel road. A county official overruled a contractor, soil used creek gravel, superintendent resigned, and ongoing repairs are urged as cheaper long term. The letter condemns partisan politics and urges better internal improvements.
Members of the Young Ladies Debating Society convened at the Auditorium with President Miss Josephine Jane Green and Secretary Miss Priscilla Abagail Hodge. They discussed Equal Rights Dress Reform and other topics while a humorous market-value report on Corydon drew chuckles. A talk by Prof Makeover plus demonstrations of being made over closed the event with participants including Mrs Vie. Wright and Nettie Briffett.
The convention raised 65.30 dollars, one of its most amusing events, to be applied to the M. E. church debt. Note asks the Splisters to reveal the market value of Postmaster Wilson, withheld at the recent convention.
The bottle label declares the tonic contains Tronine and Quinine in a tasteless tonic. The ad promises no cure and no pay. Price listed as 50 cents. February publication dates referenced.
County contests are criticized as unfair and ineffective with graduates often from lower grades receiving less privilege. Critics urge ending the practice, preferring simple year end exercises. The note cites bias, hearsay of favoritism, and weak outcomes in school commencements across Crawford County.
Advertisement touts a child friendly cough remedy claiming immediate relief for cough croup and la grippe. It asserts the medicine does not pass to the stomach but acts at the source of trouble, drawing out inflammation and aiding lungs to deliver oxygen to blood and tissues. L. A. Rigty & Son.
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