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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1903
Page
5
Readable items describe fair preparations and crowds, with mentions of local visitors like Miss Ethel Friedley and Mr. B D Baker, addresses by Zenor, and plans for single and season tickets. Also noted are public notices on schools, oil excitement fading, and local sentiment ahead of the fair with races and new buildings.
Corydon Public Schools announce reopening on Monday Sept 7 1903 with Jesse W Riddle as Superintendent and High School teacher, Adam H Meising as Principal, and a full list of high and graded teachers. Admission rules apply for six year olds and pending enrollment deadlines. Superintendent will meet patrons Sept 4 5 to discuss school work and high school admission for non licensed applicants.
Eastern capitalists push a project to revive Jamestown the site of John Smiths landing. The article notes the present desolation of the Jamestown island and reflects on its historical significance and the difficulty of imagining its past prominence.
The old Court House in Leavenworth will house a new button factory led by Dr. J. T. Doolittle. Mussel shells from near town will supply the product, and the plant aims to boost the local economy with machinery on order and a significant payroll for men and girls in making and boxing buttons. Crawford Co. Democrat.
The senior editor and Clerk C. A. Bline visited Mrs. Jonathan Beard’s home on the Edwardsville Pike in Southern Indiana. Capt. Minott and his Louisville New Albany party enjoyed a day of games and flowers, ending with a lavish open-hour meal prepared by the hostess.
Prominent Jeffersonville attorney Hon Laurent A Douglass left his home and Corydon suddenly last Friday saying he was going away never to return but gave no reason. Domestic trouble is reported as the probable cause for his act.
A Corydon girl entertained a gentleman visitor from out of town on a porch in the soft gloaming. When he whistled a tune she fled to the house and played I Wish I Were a Bird on the piano. A wedding may be near in Marengo. Also a cold remedy ad notes a refund if it fails with E W Grove signature on each box.
Quail hunters in Tuciana expect a strong season after a mild winter and spring that boosted quail breeding. Snow was brief, feeding persisted, and nesting at Spinney was productive. Some young birds may have died in heavy spring rains, but numbers remain unusually high. Quail hatch twice yearly, keeping a ready second brood for opening day.
The Northwestern Agriculturist forecasts fair grain prices this autumn as the European wheat crop is 160 million bushels short. Even with a large American crop the world supply would be moderate. Winter wheat regions report shortages, suggesting good prices this fall.
To be dedicated next Sunday August 350th with three sermons by distinguished divines in English and German. Mrs Maude Shoemaker and sons and Mrs Emma Jackson of Muncie visit Dr W H Davis family. The party, with Master Percy Davis, visited Wyandotte Cave on Monday. Good bargains offered for farm or cottage properties. Gio Kr GW artney.
A lively gathering at the Courad home celebrated Miss Ea Courad turning twenty with friends from Illinois and nearby towns. Attendees included Grace Russell Mollie Huun Mollie Neatus Laura Crosier Ursula Crosier Orris and many others. The group enjoyed food songs and socializing while wishing further joyous occasions ahead.
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