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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
4
Notice appears from Corydon Indiana marking postal matter as second class. The text references terms for a newspaper subscription or similar service with advance payment details and geographic conditions for out of county rates.
A column of letters and commentary targets Grannie and her Republican paper over a Pennsylvania record, tariff debates, and labor issues. It notes Norton’s critique of policy, Indiana teacher pay, and distrust of trusts amid steel plant threats and wage conflicts.
A compilation of opinion excerpts criticizes Iowa Republicans for mixed stances on the Dingley bill and platform shifts. It contrasts Democratic platforms in several states, questions global trade patterns, and cites Mexican policy on corn to suggest competitive lessons for the United States.
Excelsior reports farmers plowing for wheat and a series of short notes on residents. Born to Mr and Mrs Simpson Murr a fine boy. Smith Wiseman returns from Illinois. Nora Colon returns home from Milltown visit. John S Burgess begins shipping Burgesselings. Thompson's Chapel decorates and plans basket and quarterly meeting on September 1. Mrs Sarah C Murr visits Rome Indiana then plans visit to Newtonville. Lily and Florence Loucen return from New Albany and Silver Heights Camp Meeting.
Panama Colombia physician Dr. Chas H Utter writes of a 16 year old patient with severe dysentery who improved dramatically after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The letter notes recovery within eight hours and full health in one week and cites Crosier's Corner Drug Store as a sales point.
Leora Webber born Wright wife of Charles Webber of Louisville Kentucky died August 21 1901 at her mother's home in Hoove township after a long illness She joined the U B church in 1896 and lived a devout Christian life She leaves a husband mother four sisters one brother and many relatives The funeral was led by Rev Mills at Smiths Camp Ground on August 22 1901
Charles Boley and family returned home. William Boley of Pleasant Valley came home last week from Needmore. Miss Clara Fletcher visited Miss Louise McCormick on August 17. Louise McCormick visited Miss Tena Hemnbaugh Thursday. Miss Mary Noyes of Sugar Grove visited her parents at Needmore Sunday. Frank Nickie and Miss Rhina Quick of Jeffersonville were guests of Thomas Quick last week. Luella Marie.
Mrs Curtis Baker of Book walter recalls treating an infant with cholera infantum using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She says the child recovered in two days and remains healthy nearly a year later. The remedy is sold at Crosiers Corner Drug Store.
Mr and Mrs Gritty left for Louisville on Tuesday. Miss Nellie Barger returned to New Albany. Miss Lou Shields is convalescent after a shingles illness. Miss May Raver, visiting, has returned home to New Albany. A party at Miss Nellie Kinzer's Wednesday night in honor of her birthday was a success.
The Harrison County Auditor James A. Watson lists aggregate estimates of expenses for 1902 under Sec. 20 of the Act Concerning County Business. The document covers salaries, per diems, and office expenses for officials including Clerk, County Auditor, Treasurer, Recorder, Assessor, Sheriff, Superintendent, Coroner, and Board of County Commissioners, totaling 851 395.00 with itemized amounts and a report date August 28, 1901.
The Trustee of Franklin Township Harrison County Indiana lists proposed expenditures and tax levies for 1902. Items include township expenditures 680.00 and 16c tax per 100. local tuition 680.00 with 16c per 100 and 15c per poll. special school 340.00 with 8c Ric eit school tax. road 837.00 with 5c per 100. additional road 212.00 with 5c per 100. poor 485.00 with 2c per 100. Total expenditures 2634.00 and total tax 62c per 100 plus 14c per poll. Taxable property valued at 425,000.09. polls 218. Signed MARTIN Havsz, Trustee.
Farmers begin breaking for wheat as Rev. Rosenburger plans a sale soon. Miss Maury Allen of New Middletown visits cousin Miss Clara Allen. Ice cream supper at the church planned for Thursday. Miss Annabel Vaurhn of DePauw returns home after a week with local friends.
Central Camp No. 2299 M W of A notes the death of Herman A. Smith on August 4 1901. The group mourns a bright young member and kind son and brother, places the charter in mourning for thirty days, and sends copies to local papers and the bereaved family.
The ad proclaims Pluto Spring at French Lick as the best natural medicinal water on earth surpassing French and German springs. It announces new management, moderate rates, and directs readers to the Menon agent for particulars through August 3.
Many readers are invited to request a free sample bottle of Kilmer's Swamp Root, a claimed remedy for kidney liver and bladder trouble. The ad touts tests in hospitals and private practice and notes sizes of fifty cents and one dollar are sold by druggists. It includes an address in New York for requests and a suggestion to mention the newspaper notice.
In Harrison Circuit Court session of September 1901 Joanna Vannoer sues John Yanner for divorce. non resident defendant John Vanner must answer by publication. trial set for September at Corydon Court House. if absent, case heard in his absence. Clerk Charles A. Bline seals the notice.
Ad claims over 75 percent of Americans suffer from dyspepsia and related liver issues leading to sour stomach headaches and indigestion. Promotes August Flower at 75 cents with two doses said to relieve symptoms and urges picking up Green's Prize Almanac.
The undersigned offer all kinds of building lumber and can cut barn or house patterns to order. Leave orders with us or at our mill in Heth Township. Watson & Thomas.
Harrison Circuit Court to hear final settlement of William E. Fraver as administrator for the estate of Cora E. Hawn on September 8, 1901. Creditors heirs and devisees are notified to appear and show cause against approval. Witness dated August 10, IM, William E. Fravel Admr.
Delinquent dog tax payers must settle their accounts before the last day of September 1900. Names of all in arrears after the deadline will be turned over to Prosecutor William Hauswald, trustee Harrison Township.
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