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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1903
Page
4
The Corydon Democrat editors and proprietors are listed as W. Thomas and Chas. B. Bellis publishing from the Ice En Democrat Building. The notice mentions mailing to the Corydon postal district and terms for subscriptions with prices for in county and out of county rates.
Columbus Herald notes Roosevelt faces a tough task shaping Congress next winter as divisions slow progress on major aims. The piece cites postoffice investigations, party loyalty in the South, and alleged tensions with J P Morgan while accusing Gov Durbin of constitutional violations and lawlessness in Indiana.
A reader condemns Republican legislation for forcing higher taxes and teacher wages, arguing trustees are unable to follow laws without raising levies. The piece questions Republicans with claimed independence and their support for policies that burden taxpayers.
The piece portrays Indiana Republicans airing infighting details as Durbin battles Hert and Whittaker vs Kert amid a broader campaign narrative. It accuses some figures of posturing while suggesting the internal dispute serves to advance Governor Durbin's senatorial ambitions.
The Indiana Democratic Party urges new men for the 1904 ticket from governor down, preferring farmers over lawyers and seeking broad farmer representation. Organized labor and wealth producers should have a say in the ticket, while reformers hope to shrink the disorganizers’ influence at conventions.
The assessment shows per acre valuations for Clark, Crawford, Dubois, Floyd, Harrison, Orange, Perry, Scott and Washington counties. Notably Floyd county has the lowest acreage, with Ohio county the only county with less land.
A deacon endures his first Turkish bath as two youths tease him in the hot room and steam. The piece then recounts a goat gift from King Edward to the fusiliers, linking Queen Victoria’s prior gift and a Bulgarian campaign. It also notes Prince Louis Napoleon’s 1846 escape from Ham prison by disguise and subsequent political rise.
105 acre farm three miles north of DePauw in Blue River township Harrison county Indiana. One mile from two pikes with 5 acres cultivated 18 acres timber good buildings water and fruit varieties. Will sell cheap. N A Noloy Tod Dysentery cured without a doctor Chamberlains Coke Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised. For sale at Crosiers Corner Drug store. Meat at Elmer Davis market near postoffice.
The undersigned announce a mail report change from Corydon to New Albany via U S mail Wacon. The rate is two cents. A. Ebert and J. Be. Alarsh. Jy29 line.
I am a skilled local craftsman offering framing for pictures and upholstering on short notice. All work guaranteed with reasonable prices. Contact Corydon, Marinst er, or city for arrangements.
Albany man WOS Philpot declares during a bilious attack he took one DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and found it more effective and pleasant than blue pills or other remedies. Endorsing firm L A Riley & Sun notes the pill’s potency and agreeable effect.
The text notes Bedouins drink water only when necessary, saving scarce resources during long marches, and rely on knowledge of mountain hollows to find water. It also highlights rats leading migratory food-search movements, likening them to aldermen of their colonies, while noting garbage-consuming rats can prevent nuisance in cities.
The young Ellen Terry as Puck in A Midsummer Night's Dream faced a trapdoor mishap when her foot was caught as the stage floor opened. Mrs Charles Bean urged her to stay brave and finish the part promising future roles in King John.
A consumer notes that Groves TasteLess Chile TyNo labels reveal Tron and Quinine in tasteless form with a No Cure No Pay claim. The brief mentions a February recall or notice with pricing at 50e.
In Harrison County Indiana the Harrison Circuit Court issues a divorce action against Samuel M. Long. Plaintiff Major W. Punk files complaint with an affidavit stating the defendant is not a resident of Indiana and must appear by the second Monday of September 1403 to answer or deny the complaint. Witnessed and sealed at Corydon Indiana July 27, 1403.
Coroner W S Nye reports in Harrison County Indiana that Roy R Sutton aged eleven months died July 12 1903 at his father Joseph Sutton s home in Lawlor township from a nervous or congestive chill. Evidence was taken and witnesses sworn with medical staff summoned. The coroner s verdict was delivered July 13 1903.
Christian J Heuser, a male resident over twenty one, gives notice to citizens of O Bannon and Jackson township Harrison county Indiana that he will apply on the first Monday of September 1903 to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners for a license to retail spirituous Vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in less than five gallons, to be drunk on the premises described as the lower front room of a one and a half story frame building in lot 1 in O Bannon. The room is 18 by 16 feet with a 10 foot ceiling and multiple doors.
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