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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1899
Page
3
A dense letter column mocks trusts and McKinley era policy. It criticizes imperialism, taxes to aid speculation, and the Philippine War while attacking Democrats and the Indianapolis News tone. The piece rails at capitalist interests and calls for restraint amid a harsh political climate.
The piece questions wealth concentration and trust power at the expense of independence, notes U S involvement in the Philippines and Cuba, and criticizes Republican annexation policy. It cites Stephen J Field’s death at 53 and his long service on Lincoln’s Supreme Court, hinting at broader constitutional issues.
Report lists several duties for the county board including investigating the Recorder's Office and selling the Wise Poor Farm. It calls for action on stopping stationery theft by contract and building public closets, with unanimous support except for one dissent.
A customer testimonial from A B Parsons describes a wife struck by rheumatism confined to bed for a month with swollen joints. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm purchased from E and Crosier Druggists, she walked to breakfast the next morning without help and has not suffered a similar attack since.
The Drmo-CRAT lists subscribers and payees including John B. Vanner Lafayette Ind Chas Yeager Mauckport Nichols Shepherd Co Battle Creek Mich G W Boone Laconia J M Alstott Ramsey and others. A note urges all overdue Brown's Seed Store Co. accounts to settle by May 1 due to moving the store.
The undersigned offers a liberal reward for the return or information leading to the whereabouts of two valuable white and black shepherd dogs that strayed from John L. Winpel in Valley City Indiana on April 6. A larger crop year is anticipated with apples pears and plants.
A committee of the New Amsterdam M E Sunday school adopts resolutions in memory of Mrs Leanna Montgomery. They express sympathy to her husband and children, note her faithfulness to the church, and request publication in county papers and a copy to the family. Committee members Martua P Storer Jane Fowser Lexa Mathews.
Advertised prices for clear butt white oak logs 2 feet plus and various lengths at 10 per M top white oak 5 per M clear butt red oak 2 feet plus at 7.50 per M batt red oak 16 to 24 inches at 5.06 per M. Cash paid on delivery at the Corydon lumber yard.
Notice given under Indiana law for Corydon town election to be held May 1 1899 at the courthouse Harrison county for town officers including marshal treasurer clerk and ward trustees. Polls open as stated by clerk and marshal in the official notice of April 11 1899.
The executor of Edward Walther deceased files a final settlement with the Harrison Circuit Court Clerk Morrison County Indiana. A hearing is set for Monday May 5 1899 at the May term of the court to show cause why the settlement should not be approved. Creditors legatees and interested persons must appear. CHARTS A WALTITER, Executor
Public notice to all mortgage holders on real estate as of April 1 about a state act allowing a deduction from assessed value up to 700 or half the appraised value, whichever is less. Requires filing a certified copy of mortgaged indebtedness with the Auditor by May 1. blanks provided by the Auditor. James A. Watson.
Taxpayers must list all personal and real property with the township assessor and ensure true cash value is used. Deductions for mortgage debts occur at the Auditor's office before April 30. If real estate is overvalued, file in writing with the Board of Review. failure to appear fixes the assessor’s appraisal for four years. Assessable items include what you held on April 1, not any May acquisitions.
A sorrel mare weighing about 1100 pounds with a white forehead spot escaped from a horse rack on the south side of Corydon's public square last Saturday night. Reward offered for information leading to the animal. Cortez Stevens. See Hurst & Funk’s wallpaper line, 4 to 40 cents per roll, upstairs at S. M. Miller’s corner. aprd Imo
The Elizabeth Presbyterian Sunday school mourns the loss of beloved teacher Miss Ellie Bowling. Resolutions note her punctual attendance sunbeam presence and faithful guidance in following Christ. Sympathy extended to her mother and sister with prayers that God teaches them to say why will be done. Resolutions sent to the family and entered in the records.
Mrs Spa Q of Mauckport Indiana expresses gratitude to Modern Woodmen of America for prompt payment of $2000 from her deceased husband and thanks Elm Camp No 3440 members for attention during the bereavement. May the Modern Woodmen prosper.
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