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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1903
Page
5
A mix of editorial musings on honest journalism and decency followed by local notices. The piece mentions Selah Popham closing her school, health reports on Charles Hauswald, and community engagements including wedding news, church services, and business updates in Corydon township.
Charles Shaffer sought a Corydon liquor license. Harrison township remonstrance signed by a majority of legal voters led to denial. Court affirmed Judge Eli, ruling remonstrance by general power of attorney is valid and filing Friday before Monday board meets is timely.
Charles Marx and Jacob Fessel of Morgan township were granted licenses to retail liquor. Tax refunds of 6.52 to Edward E. Richards. County Recorder's January to March fees total 558.50 and Clerk's office fees 515.54. Otto Cunningham's claim for 1131.80 and salary arrears discussed. Board rejects claim. Contracts awarded for asylum provisions and wood supplies.
York Nebraska Teller reports a Washington Postoffice Department bribery scandal as department heads, tied to get rich quick schemes in St Louis Chicago and Omaha, drew millions from the public. President Roosevelt urges resignations and promises arrests.
A St Louis Republic notice offers 10000 in rewards for accurate admission estimates to the 1903 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Subscriptions or extensions yield chances to win 5000, 2500, and 1000 to 10 dollars. Bets close April 29 1903 with blanks mailed from Call Box 201.
The article outlines accepted standards for visiting cards for both sexes, noting shape size and paper texture. It describes engraving styles such as shaded old English Roman block and script as correct, with ornate effects disallowed. The Delineator May issue illustrates fashionable cards for reference.
J EK McKinster of Corydon Indiana announces ready on short notice to frame pictures and upholster interiors. All work guaranteed with reasonable prices.
James I. Smith advertises two spans of three year old mules, two good work horses, and Shorthorn cattle of either sex. Address is one mile south of Corydon on Laconia road.
Local ad announces a 30 day closing out sale on hats, towels, silks, velvets, and ornaments at a Ramsey Indiana shop. The ad notes below cost pricing for ladies and children's apparel and items. Also includes unrelated opinion excerpts about salaries and a bank move in Corydon and a seed corn sale notice from Dixie.
Miss Minnie Ireid and Curry W Watson were married at the bride’s home last Wednesday evening by Rev H J Black in front of many relatives and friends. Both are teachers and left the next day for Vincennes to attend the Southern Indiana Teachers Association. The Democrat wishes them a long and prosperous life.
A poem shows a tired fisherman yet still determined to fish. Also announced are good stock Northern and home grown seed potatoes at close cash prices from W. A. Bullett & Son. John Farnsley and family moved from Harrison county to a farm west of Borden.
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