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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1867
Page
4
The Democrat of Corydon Indiana lists a local ticket for county offices with William H. H. Hudson announced for Auditor and Amos Johnson for Commissioner, as reported by Amie W. Brewster in the August 26 1867 issue.
The document announces Samuel J Wright for County Auditor and Jacob D Friedly for Commissioner. It notes the dissolution of the partnership Brewster and Richard in printing and directs debt settlement to attorney Bet Richard. A second Harrison County Vouchers Institute session opens in Corvelon on September 10 with Professor Poot and E H McRae present.
A fine carriage drawn by a handsome span of horses was seen on Dr. H S Wolfe’s Corydon property. It is built by McBride and Evans, praised as a top factory product. Dr Wolfe is described as possessing good taste and skill in handling a fine team.
Crowded audiences attend whisky row performances this afternoon and tonight. A valuable tract known as the Shean tract in Tiator Township is to be sold by the Sheriff next Saturday at $3 per acre. Last Wednesday lightning struck the house of James Pitman, tearing an end but causing no injuries.
The Odd Fellows of Leavenworth announce extensive preparations for a September fourth celebration with participation from lodge-21 New Alvany and other river-area lodges. A chaotic mix of local incidents includes a violent grocery fight, a watermelon theft, and a rumored Negro fight near Corton, all noted amid court and police activity in recent days. The piece mentions drought fears for acorn crops and comments on whisky row and court proceedings led by Judge Patrick H. Jewett.
Merchants report watermelons available along the Leavenworth road at ten cents each. The item notes a popular price point for travelers and shoppers seeking fruit during the day.
The article lists the 1867 May dividend support for Harrison County common schools with per township totals for several districts including Darrrison Boon Heth Posey Frankiie Morgen and Corydon plus large countywide totals. It notes seven thousand one hundred and five children aged six to twenty one and mentions a quarterly meeting and Perse verance Chapel dedication next Saturday and Sunday. It adds two marriage licenses issued and various community notes about peaches markets and social events.
The article applauds General Grant for ordering substantial reductions in the War Department. It criticizes long standing abuses and urges public support for the President and the new secretary as they pursue retrenchment and reform.
The Harrison County Teachers Institute will be held in a local place next week with Prof. D. E. Hunter of Bloomington assisting. A county examiner will grant certificates to attending teachers. The article ends with a catalog of loves including a bonnet love, reflecting a humorous aside.
Trustee report lists 341 children ages six to twenty one with 291 in attendance, eight schools, 62 days taught, teachers paid $1.75 daily, annual expense $1622.15, school property valued at $1790, library 247 volumes. Brief political commentary follows on Stanton and local unrest around Shawneetown Illinois with literary quips from a Ledger novel and a gasette aside.
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