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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1903
Page
4
Entered at Corydon Indiana a second class matter. One year in advance. If not paid in advance, one year out of county, $1.00. Thomas and Chas B Ellis, proprietors, Democrat Building.
The piece argues that the Republican party repeatedly shifts its stance on gold standards imperialism and trusts. It criticizes use of the Bureau of Corporations statistics as a potential tool for an unscrupulous president to build an impregnable political machine and threaten the people.
The Bank of Corydon unveils a redesigned banking room with oak counters pink marble and decorative walls. It will permanently open on Saturday the 25th and invites the public, especially ladies, to inspect while reaffirming conservative lending based on security and stockholder backing.
Markets note a selection of jardinieres and pedestals offered by ROWE Bros featuring fittings by Laduke O Bannon Zohn Curts Rusk Davis Bye Summers Brown Anderson and Summers. The line promises stylish garden pieces to enhance homes.
The late Republican Legislature raised salaries for state and county officers including the Governor to eight thousand dollars and judges to six thousand. Clerks and sheriffs gain full salaries from the treasury regardless of fees. A State Board of Pardons was created with three gubernatorial appointees. Taxpayers face heavier taxes to cover excess expenditures.
Friends and neighbors gathered at Mrs. Ella Thomas home in Pea lidee last Wednesday the 15th for a birthday dinner. Elmer Carritt Yenowine Cort McCoy Win Thomas and families were among those attending along with B P Thomas Lula Thomas Allie Garritt and daughters Addie Davis Sallie Miller Mary Wright and Gertie Churchman. The gathering offered an enjoyable time and visitors wished Mrs. Thomas many more birthdays.
Valentine Cline of Corydon reports a five year old Hereford weighing 1900 pounds sold at the Bourbon Stock Yards in Louisville for 4 cents a pound. The animal is hailed as the fattest ever seen at the yards with cheers for Bro Cline.
An autumn health appeal urges farmers and families to use Paine's Celery Compound to restore strength and vigor after harvest toil. It claims to tone the stomach, cleanse poisons from the blood, feed weak nerves and banish rheumatic and dyspeptic pains, aiding endurance through winter.
The Shawnee News Gleaner cites the Bluegrass Clipper on freedom of publication and public criticism. It argues a newspaper holds no greater right to circulate than an individual and warns retaliatory printing of faultfinders would misfire.
On April 17 relatives and friends gathered at Scott township to celebrate Thomas Botwes's 82nd birthday at his home with a surprise dinner. He came to the county early in the 19th century from Tennessee and remains a strong willed reader who follows world events. Guests enjoyed the day and wished him many more happy birthdays.
John H. Faith departed this life April 3, 1908. He leaves a father, mother, sister and many relatives and friends to mourn his sad departure. The verse honors his memory with religious solace and a note of heavenly reunion. OH Ginkins, one square west of Kintner House. al5-6w
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