A Brief History of the Democrat Newspaper
The Democrat began in 1856 under Simeon K. Wolfe and later editors. It passed through Brewster, Askren, Stockslager, Gwartney, then to Thomas and Ellis, adopting modern presses by 1897. The paper, firmly Democratic, hints at reform and a semi centennial celebration with plans for the future.
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the Democrat
Simeon K. Wolfe
Congress
Indiana
H. S. Wolfe
Brewster
S. M. Stockslager
Cleveland
Geo. K. Gwartney
Askren
Stockslager
C. W. Thomas
C. B. Ellis
Thomas
Ellis
Washington
Quarto
Campbell Press
Gordon
Fairbanks
Life and Career of Simeon K Wolfe Founder of Carypvon Democrat
The Founder and longtime editor Simeon K Wolfe built the Carypvon Democrat starting in 1858. He practiced law, operated as a farmer, shoe-maker, and tanner, and educated his four sons who all pursued medicine except the subject. Wolfe served in public offices, shifted from Whig to Democrat, and was elected to Congress, gaining national notice for his role on the railroads and canals committee.
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Simeon K. Wolfe
The
Carypvon Democrat
Harvey S
New Albany
Simeon K
Corydon
Mr. Wolfe
Harrison County
Wm. M. Saffer
Buchanan
Charleston
McClellan
Wolfe
Congress
Committee of Railroads and Canals
Our Golden Wedding Celebrating Fifty Years of The Distocrat
The Distocrat marks its Golden Wedding fifty years serving Harrison County with weekly reach to thousands. Founded by S K Wolfe in 1856, it expanded staff and correspondents while upholding truth and public enterprise.
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S. K. Wolfe
Harrison County
Strother M Stockslager noted editor and early Indiana figure
Hon. Strother M Stockslager born May 7 1842 at Mauckport Indiana son of Jacob and Jane Stockslager. His father served as county sheriff 1856 to 1860. He was part owner and editor of The Democrat from 1879 to 1882. Early schooling began at the common school.
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George L Wolfe
Floyd County
Indiana
Pennsylvania
S. M. Stockslager
The
Democrat
Mauckport
This County
Jacob and
Jane W. Stockslager
Virginia
Strother M
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Stella B. Caughlin
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Ralph Ridley
Kirkham
Elmer Hindson
George K. Gwartney
Sence
Blackstone
Wm. Porter
Indiana University
Strother M. Stockslager
Smith Askren
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