Local Post Office Moves to Corydon Building
A note from Corydon Indiana announces a shift of the post office to a new building. The change is set for one year in advance and appears tied to obligations or sewer matter references.
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1903
Page
4
A note from Corydon Indiana announces a shift of the post office to a new building. The change is set for one year in advance and appears tied to obligations or sewer matter references.
The piece cites Republican and Democratic lines on tariffs and office salaries in Indiana. It notes Republican scare tactics about free trade and argues no leading Democrat supports absolute free trade. It recalls Senator Fry opposing tariff revision and mentions Sam Jones and St Louis in a local sense.
An experienced teacher notes pupils with home access to newspapers outperform peers in reading, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and reading comprehension, gaining practical geography knowledge in about half the time. The newspaper is urged as a crucial modern factor.
Democratic reply praises Judge Zenor for honesty and ability, arguing voters should reelect him for continued service. The piece contrasts Republican criticisms with history of long terms and committees, urging an intelligent public to avoid swapping horses midstream.
In Harrison County near Dixie Ohio a resident reports a break in with two locks forced and a duplicate key used. The house was ransacked and a rabbit and pole cat were stolen from traps nearby. The owner, John F Stoner, Sr, warns intruders will be met with a 900 yard gun and pursuit. Also seeking 20 teams to haul logs at once.
A humorous notice describes a rural auction led by Davis in Garrison County selling a line of two feet-footed hounds tied to Old Sounder lineage. The crier praises the hounds while the auctioneer notes surging proceeds and claims of profit from buying and reselling property. Fletcher sets a $15 valuation on the pups amid rustic flair.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer kidney liver and bladder remedy Swamp Root as a cure for back pain kidney and bladder troubles Brights Disease and similar ailments. It offers a sample bottle by mail and a booklet after writing to the firm in Binghamton New York.
Local notices report a mix of daily routines and visits. Residents such as Arthur Giarie Jurmard Wrieht Josep Wellinger and John Wiseman are mentioned with work or nearby activity while Mrs Garbrough and daughter visited Corydon friends. The Rev Tooms preached at the U B church and Levi Pinaire leads the Sunday school as health improves for Fannie Vinaire and Eugene Vernin.
Rural visitors and social arrivals populate Corydon area notices. Frank Brown and son Miller spent Saturday in Corydon while Mrs. Rachel Stewart visits her son wr Hi Stewart Sr. Lawrence Reeves of Corydon school visited home folks last week.
Mrs AJ M. Bisert Sr is confined to her head injury with care by Hernan Hacer who has been ill. Daniel Hoai 2 health concerns family visit to Mr and Mrs John Geis. Mrs Tacisus seriously ill Joseph Bachmiet at St Edwards Hospital New Albany for treatment. Henry J Green buys Jacob Vanner property and moves in. Mr and Mrs Brattan of Louisville visit Mrs B s parents Mr and Mrs David Direk.
A list of suggested dates for county and township Sunday school conventions. Corydon May 2 2, Theth township May 1, Tesvlopto May 10, Spencerty May 17, Boone tp May 17, Franklin May 31, Jackson May 31, Posey June 7, Morgan June 7, Webster June 14, Washington June 14, Scott June 21, Blue River June 21, Harrison June 28. W. E. S. Hallerr Co Pres.
Utan born to Mr and Mrs Philip Richert a son. Miss Stena Richert leaves for Louisville. Samuel Vogt and family visit his parents. Miss Laura Seitz returns from Louisville. Thomas Bros. build a large barn for Charles Peig. Trustee Hausz visited for enumeration. Henry Richert and son saw lumber for Andrew Wernert. Miss Clara Richert at O V I C home for weekend. Miss Masgie Richert returns from New Albany. Jacob Lotich moves back from Louisville to old home.
Elizabeth notes Rev Murr hosts protracted services at Moores Chapel while visiting friend Orange Drillett and family from Louisville. Rev Emery Baser preached at the Presbyterian church last Sunday and Mrs Werp died at her father's home on the 20th. Local residents Winders visit Lee and Lute Winders of Louis Kuig, Mary Stewart of Sugar Grove visits, Mrs George Neamer returns from New Albany, Jacob Resch leaves his room to go out, James Stewart and Hall Huffman from New Albany attend the I O C F social Saturday night.
Washington Township reports Enloe left for the West last Monday. Our pike needs repairs. Wesley Chapel to be remodeled in the coming summer. Henry Kendle moved to Louisville for a position at the Levy store. The Democrat notes a West home visitor. Presiding Elder John Voucher to lead quarterly meeting at New Gust Rotterdam next weekend. Fruit outlook poor as bees lack warm weather for pollination.
Miss Maude Reader returns from Louisville while Miss Gertie Hottle clerks at Harvey K Kendle's. Prof. Wells reports strong spring school success. Miss Sue Wowler visits friends here. Mrs. Kendle and Mrs. Smith visit Corydon friends. Denton Frank back from Cincinnati where he attended school. Miss Minnie Miller displays new hats at Pipes store. German millet seed offered at 0c and $1 per bushel at W. H. Bullet & Son's.
The speaker declares leading with a complete line and announces adoption of the One Price Plan promising the lowest possible prices and the widest assortment for customers.
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