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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1900

Page

4

Office in Democrat Building One Year in Advance

Ad shows an office in a Democrat building available for a yearly advance payment of 81.00 dollars plus 1.25 and 1.15 charges.

Dems Face County Superintendent Election Tug of War

The piece argues Republicans seek to extend terms to gain control of County Superintendents in 1903, backed by a Supreme Court, with Democrats at 27, Republicans 65 now and a projected 59 to 33 after elections. It notes crop yields and a liquor remonstrance legal delay, plus Indiana school fund, and over 600,000 public school students.

Supreme Court State of Indiana

Indiana Ranks Second in Corn Production and Honors

Indiana, at 99 percent of Town’s 104 percent lead, claims pride in corn output and in winning gold and silver medals at the Paris World's Fair. The December 17 Supreme Court hearing will address the constitutionality of the colonial policy, specifically duties on imports from the Philippines and Puerto Rico.

Indiana Town United States Supreme Court Porto Rico United States

Corydon Republican slams Harrison county election whining

A Corydon Republican editor is accused of whining about election results in Harrison county. The letter claims Republican bosses disrupted the Southeast precinct, asserts votes were counted honestly, and cites a $3,000 campaign donation as a factor in Democratic gains.

Harrison Township Harrison County Corydon A. B. Linder Bryan

Harrison County Teachers Hold Annual Association Meeting

The Harrison county teachers met in the School Hall for a two day session with full attendance. The program featured home talent and discussions on classroom work and joint sessions with farmers. Officers elected for the coming year were Pleasant Jenkins Vice President Frank Watson Secretary and C A Wolfe J W Riddle and Mattie Lamb on the Executive Committee. A resolution urged the committee to prepare the next program and publish it by May 1.

Harrison County The Democrat Pleasant Jenkins Frank Watson C. A. Wolfe J. W. Riddle Mattie Lamb Mayo Michigan Erwin McMahan Major Strimmer Rev. Pearch J. S. Pfrimmer A. W. Brewster Horace Flora

Merchants Urged to Turn Letters into Newspaper Ads

A Printers' Ink correspondent urges merchants to draft a letter to a distant friend describing their store goods and prices then print it as a newspaper advertisement. The tactic reportedly yields surprising results for promotion and reach.

Local Auctions Advertise Mill and House for Sale

The notice lists a horse power corn mill with belt attachment and a cutting box to sell since an engine was secured. Also offered is a house and lot in Lanesville formerly occupied by Rev Munsehina on easy terms, plus center tables and library tables at Rowe Bros in Idlewild and Lanesville.

Ind Lanesville Munsehina Rev. A. Pockskamr

County farmers institute draws large turnout and resolutions

The Harrison county farmers held their annual institute at the courthouse last Saturday. Notable instructors included H F McMahan, Mrs J C Erwin, Dr H S Wolfe and Elder M V Hanger. Resolutions urged law changes on seining and road funding, and called for quail protection for five years.

Court House Harrison County H. F. McMahan Fairfield Ind J. C. Erwin Bourbon H. S. Wolfe New Albany M. V. Hanger Edwardsville Chas. Conrad J. C. Ervin H. J. McMahan Martin V. Hanger Josiah Gwin Andrew J. Lopp Indiana

Conference urged for county officers at New Albany

State officers representing the Board of State Charities and Correction ask county commissioners and all county and township officers to attend a conference in New Albany from December 12 to 14. The meeting will cover jail and asylum management, orphan homes, and penal and reform institutions with Governor Mount in attendance.

Board of State Charities and Correction New Albany Governor Mount New Albany Ledger

Indiana Supreme Court Delays Reach Nineteen Months

The Indiana Supreme Court is reported to be nineteen months behind in issuing decisions. This backlog affects pending cases and court operations across the state.

The Supreme Court of Indiana

Dissolution Notice of Marsh and Gordon Firm

The firm of Marsh and Gordon will be dissolved by mutual consent about January 1 1901. Creditors are asked to settle accounts by December 15 1900 by cash or note. Mansu and Gerdon New Middletown Indiana.

Marsh & Gordon Mansu

The Best Plaster and Chamberlain Pain Balm Claim

An advertisement touts a flannel bound plaster as superior to any plaster for lame back side or chest pain and rheumatism. It promises prompt relief after a single application and notes sale by E. S. Crosier, Druggist, with the brand Pain Balm.

Crosier

Fat for the Baby Aimed at Saving Life Scott Emulsion Ad

An ad urges mothers to feed a starving infant with Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil to restore fat and health. It promotes a free sample and claims the genuine product bears a specific picture, with distribution by Scott & Bowne chemists.

Scott Scott & Bowne

Telephone service expands county wide by Cumberland Co

Cumberland Telephone Company buys county lines and will operate from the town exchange. Albert R. Connor led the consolidation with diligent effort. All businesses and professionals are urged to install a telephone box to connect with almost any part of the county, state, or nation.

Cumberland Telephone Company Albert R. Connor

How to Cure Croup by Chamberlain’s Remedy

Mr. R. Gray of Amenia Duchess county New York endorses Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a reliable children’s cure for croup. It should be used at first signs of hoarseness or coughing to prevent an attack. Keep a bottle ready for instant use and buy from E S Crosier, Druggist.

R. Gray Amenia Duchess County N. Y

Posey Township Trustee announces weekly office hours

The undersigned Trustee of Posey Township will be at the Singer Hotel in Elizabeth each Saturday at 6 for township business and at his Sugar Grove home each Thursday for the same purpose. Joan L. XusstncEr Trustee Posey Tp. 9 nov21-4w

Posey Township Singer Hotel Elizabeth Sugar Grove Joan L. XusstncEr Posey

Directors Meeting Notice for Harrison County Agricultural Society

Notice of a directors meeting at the Corydon courthouse on Saturday December 8 1900 to arrange a premium list and transact other business J W McKinsten President E S Turin Secretary n21-3w

Harrison County Agricultural Society Court House Corydon J. W. McKinsten Turin

Trustee Appointment Details for Taylor Township Office Day

The trustee of Taylor township designates Thursday each week as an office day and states he can be found at his office to transact township business. Notice provided by Austin McCavley.

Taylor Township Austin McCavley

Trustee's Notice From Webster Township Trustee

The undersigned trustee announces weekly meetings at his home one mile northeast of New Middletown to conduct all township business. J. H. Voer, Trustee.

Modern Woodmen of America Elects Officers

In a regular meeting of the Modern Woodmen of America the local lodge elected C B Ellis and W C E L Pitman as officers. Others named include W A E H Breeden Clerk EK 8 Bullett Banker S C Breeden Escort John H Shack Watchman James Long Sentry Dr Z C Wolfe Physician D A Jordan Manager E A Jengers Lou Stover W J Bullett Representativas H W Denbo Dr G N Little Chas Bence Hart Hickman John McClaren Alternates.

Woodmen of America C. B. Ellis W. C. E. L. Pitman W. A. E. H. Breeden Bullett S. C. Breeden John H. Shack James Long Z. C. Wolfe D. A. Jordan E. A.jengers Lou Stover W.J. Bullett H. W. Denbo G.N. Little Chas. Bence Hart Hickman John McClaren

State School Superintendent Reports School Houses and Teachers

Jones releases a biennial report showing 10 038 school houses in the state with 89 stone 4810 brick 5186 frame and four log structures. Total children enumerated reaches 756 004 and 15 617 teachers are employed. Average school days: 134 townships 153 towns 180 cities and 152 counties. Teacher pay averages 2 04 dollars per day.

Jones

Trustee Notice Hereby Sets Weekly Office Hours

The undersigned trustee of Harrison township Harrison county Indiana notifies the public that he will be at his office in the Gwartney building one door north of Tuk Democrat office on Friday and Saturday of each week for the purpose Wa Hauswaxp.

Harrison Township Harrison County Ind Gwartney Tuk Democrat Wa. Hauswaxp

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Chas. W. Thomas and Chas. B.ells Editors and Proprietors Democrat Building Democratic Party Republic Aguinaldo Iowa Vermont Wisconsin Rowe Bros C. M. Miller Kot FOO Wear Ence Croup Webster Township New Middletown J. H. Voer White House Pearl Street
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