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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1902
Page
4
A garbled rundown references William T. Zenor and others, mentions Bosses, the Indiana federal building project, and attacks on Bryan. It notes issues with ship subsidies, Republican leaders, and calls for accountability amid political infighting and press debates.
The text questions Gov Wood's role in the release of E Phompson, a convicted Cuban postal thief. It hints Durbin’s Cuba visit may relate to the pardon and suggests Republicans kept political secrets from jail, labeling the governor a friend to fugitives and convicts.
Official notice from New Albany Indiana invites elected delegates to a joint Democratic convention at St Charles Hotel on April 16 1902 to nominate the joint senator candidate. The report lists local civic notes including births moves visitors church devotion and sermons by visiting clergy and Father A Feckskamp.
John L and James Windell took a business trip to Louisville last week. A A Baxter and family of Painsville Ky visit locally. William Watson shipped prairie chickens to Kentucky last week. James Shearer of Paducah Ky was called to his wife’s side here. A child of Emmet Sonner is seriously ill with pneumonia. Local sick list includes J C Lopp, C R Felts, Mrs Emmet Sonner, Mrs Wm Moyars, and May Shearers. Dr Punk of Corydon visited Sunday to see the sick. Mrs Mattie Baxter visited sister Hester Frakes in Boone township last week.
Perry Shaffer returns from Illinois and Will Hau moves to Corydon. Wilard Shaffer welcomed an 11 pound boy at home. Abraham Rhodes and wife visit H O Kopp family near Georgetown. Preston Haun new postmaster merchant at Hill Grove doing well. Elder Hutsell to preach on third Sunday in April. Bertha Denbo ends Spring term April 18 with spelling bee. School No. 20 closes April 1 1902 amid April Fools’ surprise. Graphophone entertainment accompanies closing exercises. Graem's Tastless Chill Tonic advertised with claim no cure no pay.
Local brief from New Amsterdam noting bargains at the People’s Store and various social items. Mentions Guy Mowrer attending O V N C, piano purchase by Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Kendle, Eva Jones returning from Falls Cities, Rev Walls to preach, Prof O D Frank to teach spring term, and several visits and family updates. Also includes obituary for Uncle Samuel C Richard and an advertisement for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve with testimonial.
Local items report a wedding rumor and illnesses in the community. Names and places include Mrs. Howard Lang, Rev Emma Himmelheber, Bertha Gregory at Blue River Chapel, Laura Shrigley in English, and Miss Maggie Bloomfelter staying with Mrs Julius Rothrock. Sunday school officers at Blue River Chapel are listed.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a health oil for children to improve appetite weight and vitality. It claims pale or anemic kids brighten with rosy cheeks and flat chested or stunted children grow, promising a free sample and listing Scott & Bowne chemists in New York and distributors.
Marshal Jordan visits friends in New Middletown Miss Julia Vanderbilt visits Louisville Claude Zenor teaches four spring term classes with many scholars Miss Isa Peters of Elizabeth brings a line of millinery goods Jesse Marsh family Claude Zenor and wife Pearl and Carl Shuck attend Uncle John Marsh's birthday dinner April 1
Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for free gravel road construction in Brue River township. Bids due by 10:00 p.m. April 10, 1902 at the Auditor's office in Corydon. bonds required equal to twice bid. contracts to lowest responsible bidder if within estimate. work to begin after June 1 or when bonds sold and to complete by December 15.
Plans and specifications for a free gravel road in Harrison township are on file with the county Auditor. sealed bids. will be received until 10 am Friday April 11 1902 for construction of the road. contract will be let to the lowest responsible bidder provided bids meet estimated costs. bids require bonds. project to be completed by December 15 1903. witnesses: Andrew J McIntosh Edmond B Love Geo H Mathes James A Watson. Mar 1 1902.
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