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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1902

Page

4

Local Government Officials Named in Document List

A catalog of names and titles appears, listing several officials such as William T. Zenor Joint Senator Chris W. Cook Prosecuting Attorney Edward O’Connor Sheriff Philip E. Loitch Recorder Frank M Wilson Coroner and surveyor positions. The roster also references commissioners and councilmen across multiple districts with multiple individual names including J. McIntosh Edmond Love ham H Keller and others.

Congress William T. Zenor Smith Askren Christopher W. Cook John H. Luckett Andrew J. Lopp George L. Hess Edward O'Connor Philip E. Loitch Frank M Wilson Ww S. Nye Fit District Third District

Debates on Subsidies and Cuban Tariffs Stir County Letter

A county letter questions the 20 percent Cuba tariff cut and ship subsidy votes. It cites Senate action, flag disputes, and a push to open the books amid real estate debt, urging taxpayers to resist subsidies and GOP downsides. It notes General Wood and candidate shifts, including Miers and Rhea Moss seating controversy.

Inadequate Concession to Cuba Criticized by N Y World

The piece argues that a 20 percent sugar duty reduction harms Cuban planters by leaving them with minimal or negative profits. It cites Governor-General Wood’s figures showing costs and losses per 300 pound sack, notes Palma’s demand for at least a 50 percent cut, and recalls Oxnard’s 1899 assertion on beet sugar competition.

Wood Cuba Havana Palma Oxnard Congress N. Y. World

New Army Plan Sparks Monarchy Criticism

General Miles leads debate over a proposed army reorganization his critics say centralizes power, widens the staff gap, and resembles imperial systems. The plan is described as revolutionary, risking a drift toward German or Russian styled military structure in the United States.

Miles

Price of Criminal Aggression Overshadows Imperial Glory

The Indianapolis Sentinel laments a carload of eighteen insane soldiers from Philippine service sent to a Washington hospital. They ride in handcuffs and straight jackets under guard, described as roaring and snarling, a grim cost of imperial policy and Beveridge’s promised glory.

Philippines Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Washington Beveridge Indianapelis Sentinel

Banking bill praised as art and reform

The House Banking and Currency Committee backs a bill to deposit excess government funds of over 50 million in national banks at 1 percent interest and allow notes equal to capital. The piece, lauded by the Huntingburg News, argues it nearly frames conservatism and could end campaign issue needs. The letter also notes Republicans in the 40 member majority barely surpassed a threshold to oust Congressman Rhea, blaming partisanship for Cuba policy.

Rhea Steptucky J. M. Moss Moss House Committee On Banking and Currency National Treasury Secretary of the Treasury Beveridge Congress Huntingburg News

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic labeled formula claim

The text notes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic bears the formula on every bottle. It asserts a no cure no pay claim and questions potency and efficacy of the remedy.

Grove

Chap Menaugh Prays For Delinquent Subscribers

The Salem Democrat editor Chap Menaugh prays publicly about delinquent subscribers. He asks the Lord to move readers to pay up, noting shortages of ink paper and funds, and warns of consequences for nonpayers including political rebukes and exclusion.

Chap Menaugh Salem Democrat Chap Jennings County Exchange

Rosewood Community News Tells of Illness Visits and School Plans

Roy Fink contracts pneumonia while Will Wate and James Arnold visit relatives in New Albany. Sam McRae hosts guests from Indianapolis as the Easter sermon by Rev. Dobson at Rosewood Chapel is praised as the best yet. Sunday school officers are listed and a new Creting blacksmith shop is planned on the old Dr. K D V site.

Roy Fink Will Wate New Albany Sam McRae Indianapolis Calvin Bros Dobson Rosewood Chapel Minnie Colvin Alice McRae Bent Babcock Elizabeth Harris Colvin James Davis Roy

Birthday Dinner Returns Home To Feast For Forty

Forty relatives and neighbors gathered in Jackson township for John Graves birthday wife. The Graves returned from a neighbor quiet to a table loaded with food. They enjoyed afternoon singing led by Prof Weed Peters and his daughter. Residents praised Mrs Evans for birthday dinners and sang We are Going Home as they departed.

John Graves Jackson Township

Guovin's Tastz Chill Tonic for Malaria Fever

An advertisement proclaims Guovin's Tastz Chill Tonic as the best prescription for malaria chills and fever. It claims iron and quinine in a palatable form with a no cure no pay offer and a price tag of Be. 3.

Guovin

Flow To Gain Flesh

An old advertisement claims you can gain flesh by taking Scott’s Emulsion. It asserts that an ounce stimulates digestion so a person can absorb ordinary food, leading to a pound gained per day in some cases. The copy stresses that some flesh is necessary for health and promises results.

Scott Atlantis Cnsce

Harrison County to let pike contracts in two townships

County Commissioners of Harrison plan to award contracts on Thursday April 10 for pike construction in Blue River township and on Friday April 11 for the pike from Corydon to the Heth township line. The county says good roads will boost population and land values over the next decade.

Harrison County Blue River Township Corydon Heth Township N. A. Ledger

Notice of Election for Harrison County Mutual Fire Insurance

Notice to policyholders of Harrison County Mutual Fire Insurance Co that the annual election will be held Saturday April 5 1902 at the courthouse in Corydon to elect officers and transact any other business. John J Gleit president OtTo Smith secretary m29-2w

Harrison County Mutual Fire Insurance Co Court House Corydon

On Trial Sale for Aquatic Dream Separators

Auction style notice states several Aquatic Dream Separators are for sale at Ed Beans tin shop with a two week trial. Buyers may return or pay after the trial. Contact L. Dick for details and availability.

Ed Bean L, Dick

Eggcart for hatching White Wyandotte eggs in Corydon

Hatching eggs from White Wyandotte stock offered with pricing per 45, booking orders for February through May. First orders booked will be filled first. Contact Henny W. Denbo of Corydon Indiana to place orders now.

Tom Henny W. Denbo Corydon Ind

Lumber for Sale at Chambers & Co Mill

About 40,000 feet of building lumber of all kinds offered for sale at Chambers & Co mill in Spencer township three miles south of Ramsey. For particulars contact Logan Alexander who lives near the mill.

Chambers & Co Spencer Township Ramsey Logan Alexander

Poultry Sale Ad From Breckenridge Indiana

J. S. Pfrimmer offers remaining chickens at one dollar each with cockerels priced the same. Eggs offered at one dollar per setting from select hens and thirty cents for farm run. Breckenridge Indiana.

J. S. Pfrimmer Breckenridge, Ind

For Sale Shorthorn Bull 24 Years Old

For sale a fine Shorthorn bull aged 24 years. Inquire of Her LUCKET Marl9 tf.

Monumental work and national kinship in 1899 Indiana hens

The text highlights C H Ginkins urging purchases of his monumental work while Indiana hens are praised for their industry, noting 1899 egg production of 70,782,206 dozens worth 7,441,955 dollars. It mentions 177,000 horses bought in the United States for British service in South Africa and patriotic American indignation. Monuments at Ginkins' shop. Orange Blossoms. Samuel J. Titled Kirk and Fannie D. Brinley.

Indiana United States South Africa

Easter services and social notices in local churches and town

Easter services at the Presbyterian church in the morning and at the MLEK church in the evening drew sizable crowds. A wedding occurred last Sunday as Mr. Lewis and Miss Thaise Treece wed at the bride’s sister’s home, Rev. Hartman officiating. Also noted are returns and visits from residents, occupancy changes, and a school closing event at Center School No. 5 in Boone township led by Prof. Emery Brown with student recitations by Miss Vada Davis. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a cure for sores and skin ailments with testimonial from A. S. Fuller and L. A. Riely & Son.

Presbyterian Church MLEK Lewis Thaise Treece Harlin Hartman Ethel Slaymaker Indianapolis B. F. Rush New Albany Oscar Huffman Ora Winders John Ruak Mattie Clark Vance Hill Charles Barger No. 5 Boone Township Emery Brown Vada Davis Evans’ Landing Brown DeWitt A. S. Fuller L. A. Riely & Son

For Rent 40 Acres Pasture Near Laconia

Advertising a 40 acre pasture with ample water suitable for stock through summer. Reasonable prices. Contact B F Forbis Farm one mile west of Laconia or write Laconia ap2 6w Epw Brewer.

Forbis Farm Laconia Brewer

Notice to Sell Real Estate in Harrison County Court

In Harrison County Indiana the Estate of William A Lofton deceased seeks court order to sell real estate to pay debts. Petition filed in Circuit Court with hearing May 12 1902 at Corydon Court House. Clerk’s seal witnessed March 31 1903.

Circuit Court Harrison County Indiana Joseph Uhl Illiam A. B. Lofton Mary E. Lofton Isaac Lofton John Lofton Gilbert Lofton Dennis Lofton Sherman Lofton Levi Lofton Alice Oltis Court House Corydon Said Small Charles A. Bline

Notice of Survey for 18 Acre Tract in Harrison County

Sarah C Cunningham notifies Charlotte Ellis and Mary E Sweeney that on April 4, 1902 the County Surveyor of Harrison County Indiana will survey and locate corners for her 18 acre tract in fractional section 2, township 6 south range 4 east, adjoining their land. March 18, 1903.

Charlotte Ellis Mary E. Sweeney Harrison County Indiana Sarah C. Cunningham

Appointment of Executor for Henry B. Utz Will

Notice announces Thomas Spencer appointed executor of the last will of Henry B. Utz of Harrison County Indiana who died recently. The document is dated April 1, 1902 with a court or public filing note.

Henry B. Utz Harrison County Indiana Thomas Spencer

Also Mentioned on This Page

Democrat Ghas W. Thomas Chas Ellis Feice Hugh H. Rhodesdrew J. McIntosh Edmond B. Loveham H. Keller Srns Arnold Lam Thomas William J. Maud Georia L. Shields George G Schafer Benjamin F. Davis Grannie U. S Hanna Senate Roosevelt Santiago Robert W. Miers Republican Party Chap Menaugh’s Prayer Rosewood James Arnold Miss Ophelia Grandma Wate Son Sam Wate K. D. V. Villiar J. E. Miller Daisy Colvin Parva Miller Will Miller Louisville Will J. W. McRae T. W. Knight Stella Miller Efie Knight Alice Miller Kilmer Bright Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N. Y Gcott’s Finniston Scott & Bowne New York O Business John J Eggart C. H Ginkins Ginkins’ Shop Samuel J. Titled Kirk and Fannie D. Brinley Board of Commissioners County of Harrison Harrison Township Tyne Andrew J. McIntosh Edmond B. Love H. Mathes James A. Watson Joyce & CO Princeton lLion Savings and Loan Association of Ciaintiff Peter C. Martin Arabella C. Martin Blue River Geo. Mathers A. T. Morris Wholesale House Cincinnati Okey Burial Vault CO Lynch & Shuck Corydon, Ind L. A. Riely&son
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