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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1903
Page
4
Pro and con arguments on an electric railroad linking New Albany to Corydon are presented. Supporters claim lower passenger rates and improved freight service, while opponents warn of higher taxes and uneven public benefits, urging thorough discussion before the election.
A fragmented narrative follows Fanchette in a teahouse scene where gossip and flirtation unfold. She recalls past lovers, remorse, and a stern reunion with a jealous, aging suitor who returns repeatedly.
A mixed slice of rural life and oddities unfolds as a boy keeps a crow and teaches it phrases while a child recalls a humorous accident with grey hair. The text blends animal tricks with a family anecdote, ending on a footnote about a six year old and her aunt.
A garbled excerpt mixes family chatter, money plans, and a curious tale about solitude and a soldier guard. It recalls a note where Briels seeks rest for an aunt and a looming wealth plan, followed by a quirky anecdote about a boy and a pineapple craftily described as wooden.
A fragmentary note hints at a financier named Annie and a character called Ginnie discussing thoughts and what was done. The garbled text suggests pondering the motives behind actions and a pretend stance.
Fragmentary text describes a tailless dog related incident and a maid named Anna Temple. The readable parts imply a playful or domestic scene with characters and actions, but specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Dispatches from Bogota report Colombian Foreign Minister Ricos says sovereignty concerns caused the senate to reject the treaty unanimously. Officials in Washington note possible extraordinary session actions while Colombia may resume treaty consideration.
In Paris on August 24 the Humbert family faces five year prison terms after a court finds all members guilty of a large scale fraud. Dramatic courtroom scenes included a recital by Madame Humbert and an intense appeal by Labori that failed.
In Honolulu on August 21 KE M Jones shot and killed his divorced wife and likely fatally wounded her mother. Jealousy is named as the motive. Jones fled but may face lynching if found alive. he is described as a halfbreed and his wife had recently obtained a divorce from a prominent white family.
In St Albans West Virginia Mor Arthur and his brother Thomas Arthur fought over a rival matter. Campbell struck Arthur on the jaw with an unidentified object, causing him to fall and strike his head on a stone. Arthur suffered a concussion and died two hours later.
Elizabeth wraps and visitors from Louisville New Albany and Floyd county are noted with several last week trips. Typhoid illness reported for Tommy Bryant. Blanche Mason of Taylor township dies at 24 and is buried at Fellowship cemetery. families travel to care for ill relatives in Corydon and Chattanooga.
A fragmented local column lists residents and visitors including John Chase and family visiting Predoroksburg friends, Joan Robins and family visiting relatives, and William Boston traveling to Mt. Tabor on the fifth Sunday in August. It notes Blue River Jows starting seven months of school and Louisville Salvation Army hosting a ten day camp meeting in September.
Lonzo Fry, Straud Teler and wife visited Dale Teles and family on Sunday while Jacob Mauek and wife called on Wrove and family. Miss Lula Kopp returned from Louisville and will stay for the fair. George Fry and wife with Jobo Veer and family visited Albert Stover’s site. Supervisor Luther Stover undertakes valuable improvements on the public highway. Several of the youth at the watermelon feast visited P Dule Toler and family on Sunday.
Community mentions Cort Haas visiting relatives in Sugar Tree Grove and Charles Maucks with Sam Mauck in Scott township. Polly Winther from Scott town visiting Mrs. Maers Corydon. Rev Fulgham elected pastor for the ensuing year at a Saturday business meeting. Mr and Mrs Hubbard visit Marshall family near Hursteday. Mrs Marshall described as very low.
New Middletown residents and guests plan Sunday Aug 30 special train trips from Tr st. Con ion Depot at 7 o clock a.m. with low round trip fares to Rushville 1.00, Knightstown 1.00, Anderson 1.25, Alexandria 1.25, Marion 1.50. Tickets on sale at City Ticket Office 259 Fourth Ave and at the depot.
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