Long Career of Stockslager Span Civil War to Congress
The obituary chronicles Thomas Stockslager's life from early schooling and Civil War service as a captain, through law practice and public roles in Harrison and Crawford counties. It highlights his Congressional terms, work on public building and land issues, and tenure as Commissioner of the General Land Office. It notes his Washington, D C firm, family, church, and home at Elm and Walnut with wife and daughter Georgia.
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Corydon Academy
May
State University
Bloomington
13Th Indiana Cavalry
S. K. Wolfe
Wolfe
New Albany
Congress
B. P. Douglass
Douglass and Stockslager
Indiana
Harrison
Crawford
Grangers
State House
the Treasury
National Association of Architects
Stockslager
General Land Office
Cleveland
Oklahoma
Stocklager
Gen. Noble
George C. Heard
Washington, D. C
Merocratic Party
R. J. Tracewell
Masonic
Knights of Pythias
Presbyterian Church
Elm and
Walnut Streets
Georgia
Noted Indiana Legislator and Editor Hon. Askren Remembered
The piece chronicles Hon. Smith Askren born in 1848 in the county, his education at Hartsville College and Bloomington Law School, and his early editorial work on the Old Capital. It covers his political career in Indiana from 1876 to 1893, his roles as Justice of the Peace and Trustee, and his status as a prominent Democratic leader. It also notes staff additions at the Democrat, praise for correspondents, and the paper’s fifty year milestone.
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Smith Askren
Tau Democrat
Hartsville
Bloomington Law School
Judge Slaughter
The
Democrat
Geo. K. G
Harrison
Crawford
Floyd
State Senate
Askren
Spencer Township
Amzi W Brewster Chronicle and Publisher Details
Amzi W Brewster linked to THE DEMOCRAT since 1865. He bought the plant from Simeon K Wolfe and ran it until 1882 when sold to Smith Askren and S M Stockslager. Subscriptions fell from $2 50 to $1 50. Born in Pennsylvania in 1835, he moved to Posey township in 1858 and Corydon in 1864. He held school examiner and auditor posts, and lives in a notable residence built from state offices. he is a practical horticulturist.
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Amzi W. Brewster
Democrat
Simeon K. Wolfe
THE
Smith Askren
S. M. Stockslager
Posey Township
Amzi
Corydon
State Auditor
Brewster
Biography of George K. Gwartney Publisher and Lawyer
George K. Gwartney bought half interest in The Democrat in 1880 then acquired the other half from 8 M. Stockslager and ran the paper for sixteen years. He built the current Democrat office, updated presses, and expanded the outfit. Born in 1856 in Heth township he studied at Bloomington, taught, read law with Douglass & Stockslager, served as Prosecuting Attorney from 1886 to 1888, then focused on law real estate and insurance. He lived in Indianapolis and Los Angeles before settling in Corydon, where he now calls home and pursues fraternal interests and family life.
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George K. Gwartney
The
Democrat
Smith Askren
Bloomington
Douglass & Stockslager
Indianapolis
Los Angeles
Corydon
Gwartney
Our Correspondents From County Sections
Our correspondents from various county sections provide timely communications to the Democrat. The paper continues to rely on faithful and reliable reports from local readers.
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The
Democrat
Call for community uplifting letters to The Democrat
A plea urges residents to write to The Democrat, praise neighbors, highlight good deeds, and take a stand for righteousness in all local actions. It encourages frequent letters that are charitable and constructive while edifying the community.
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Democrat
Our Efficient Foreman George C Irwin
George C Irwin, foreman of The Democrat, has the longest tenure at the paper. He began in the 1860s under Marion Hise, later spent 27 years in continuous service, and at times was the sole compositor managing the entire operation.
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George C. Irwin
Tar Democrat
Democrat
Marion Hise
Gwartney
Trwin
Notable Local Baker and Restaurateur Joe Smith Dies
Obituary notes Joe Smith who lived in the state and, while away from the office, worked at the White Mill as a baker and ran a restaurant. He achieved success in all ventures.
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Joe
White Mill
John Y Hudson: veteran compositor and farm operator
John Y Hudson learned the trade at seventeen and worked on the Old Capital, Comet, English Reporter, and Advocate. For about two years in THE DEMOCRAT composing room he is a first rate printer who also runs the mailing department and fixes misprints. He also farms two miles west of town.
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Joseph Brown
Joe
Democrat
Messrs. Brewster, Stockslager, Askren and
Gwartney
Harrrison County
Washington
John Y. Hudson
Advocate
John
The Democrat Expands Press Staff and Magazine Section
The Democrat reports it now employs four veteran printers and notes growing interest in its Magazine Section from readers. The note apologizes for praising its own progress while highlighting this expansion.
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the Democrat
Buck Irwin Heads Southern Indiana Printing Crew
The article praises Buck Irwin for constant work, ad arranging, and leadership of the printer team at a Southern Indiana paper. It notes his up to date skills, study of printer journals, and rivalry among staff with Ralph and Robbie. It mentions Elmer Hudson as a young capable compositor and Mr Ellis's health absence in Albuquerque with plans to return in May. Judge R S Kirkham is praised as assistant editor and incisive in justice and right.
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Times
Buck
Irwin
Indiana
Elmer Hudson
Elmer
Mr. Ellis
Albuquerque
N. M
R. S. Kirkham
Adams-McIntosh Co Promotes Pittsburg Fence Line
The Adams-McIntosh Co headquarters in Corydon Junction Indiana markets field and garden fencing including the Pittsburg Perfect Poultry and Garden Fence. The ad touts guaranteed joint integrity adjustable ground adaptability rust resistance and stock safety with no loose wraps or projections. Rex Double Corn Drills and Avery Check Rower are also sold by Joe Bender who invites inquiries for prices and terms.
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Adams-McIntosh Co
Pittsburg
Rex
Avery
Joe Bender
Marriage at Luther's Chapel Ends In Solemn Nuptials
Sunday evening April 8 1906 at Luther's Chapel the marriage of Mrs Ora Cline daughter of Val and Eva Cline and Mr Harvey Stoner son of John and Mrs Stoner was solemnized. The bridal party entered to a march played by Ida Cline with Mary Cline as bridesmaid and John Flock as best man. One Wuo Was Tuene.
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Luther’s Chapel
Ora Cline
Valentine Cline
Harvey Stoner
John Stoner
Ida Cline
Mary Cline
John Flock
Tuene
Rheumatism Relief Promised by Pain Balm Advertisement
A lifestyle blurb asserts a happy home matters and rheumatism can be eased by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. One application brings relief and short-term use promises a permanent cure. Sold by A. J. Watson, successor to E. S. Crosier & Co. de 4, 7a.
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Chamberlain
A. J1. Watson
E. S. Crosier & Co
Mortgage Sisters' Eggs For Sale In Corydon Ind
Thoroughbred S C Brown Leghorn eggs for sale. Four years cross in this breed. Setting of 15 eggs 50 cents. John W Alstott Corydon Ind Eureka phone RR 4.
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S. C
John W. Alstott
Corydon Ind
Eureka ’Phone
R. R
Egg sale from Silver Lace Wyandottes and Bull Leghorns
Eggs from selected pens offered at 50 cents per setting. Contact C. R. Watson Corypon Inn for details by Feb 28 to May 30 Decoration Day. Call C. H. Ginkins by Apr 8. Address and dates indicate a local farm notice advertising poultry eggs and setting sales.
Little Wonder Iron Horse to stand at Fair Grounds in 1906
The Iron Horse Little Wonder sire of Gen Bartholomew line will stand at the Fair Grounds from April 1 to July 1 1906 with a season price of 10 dollars to insure a living colt. A lien on costs remains until service money is paid. Little Wonder, race trotter and show horse, has a strong lineage and a record of many wins.
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Fair Grounds
Little Wonder
Gen
Bartholomew
Onward
Zilight
Zilandi Golddust
Golddust
Vermont Morgan
Hoss
New Albany Fair
Corydon Fair
New Albany
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Stella Caughlin
Kintner House
Ralph
Robbie
Tae Adams-McIntross Co
Corydon Junction
Ind
Cline
Stoner
C. H. Ginkins
Iron Horse
Corydon, Ind
Studebaker
Joe. Bende
Gorydon
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