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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1909
Page
4
The Corydon Democratic bulletin notes it is published weekly on Wednesdays, has an established start in 1856, and lists Lew M. O’Bannon as editor and proprietor with a circulation figure of 2872. It also mentions entry into the Corydon post office as second-class matter.
Classified note offers subscription options with six month terms and varying out of county pricing. Mentions advance payment and general pricing terms without full details.
Classified notice states display ads cost 10 cents per inch per insertion and 5 cents per line for want ads. It notes policy on standing ads with three months or longer terms by application.
The paper charges a special rate of 2 cents per line for church notices and entertainments or events with admission. Obituaries up to twenty lines incur an 8 charge per line for longer notices. For listings exceeding twenty lines, a higher rate applies, and readers are instructed to count six words per line and send payment in money or stamps.
Editorials in the Indianapolis papers mock Mayor Shank for broken promises after election arguing he sought votes with pledges and now may not keep them. The piece compares him to Taft era Republicans and questions whether trust can be regained or if further promises will follow.
The piece ridicules Republican use of the phrase claiming a future platform would boast of tariff hikes and praise for Aldrich Beveridge Shively Taft and others while attacking Democrats and criticizing tariff policies. It mocks party loyalty and questions the soundness of such political stunts.
A political editorial condemns the Payne Aldrich tariff as worse than Dingley and criticizes Republican leaders like Cannon and Aldrich. It calls for opposition to trusts and questions Indiana Senator Beveridge and the Republican congress for supporting or opposing the tariff and sugar smuggling. The piece urges accountability from Indiana’s political editor.
The Indianapolis News condemns the newly elected Republican mayor for breaking promises and questions party loyalties. It critiques Beveridge versus Aldrich and notes Congress in session while laborers in Massachusetts struggle to own homes. The Democrat offers space for Republican voices.
New Salisbury community notes visits among relatives with several residents traveling to Louisville and New Albany. Thanksgiving gatherings include Otis Radcliff and Miss Elizabeth Bringle with Philip Hahn family. Local church announcements and a hospital update for Miss Ary at St Edward's Hospital are included.
A series of visits to New Albany Corydon and Louisville are reported among residents including Philip Blank and son Robert, W W Williams, A H Voelker, Augusta Walther Bertha Blank Robert Walther Clara Schleicher Alma Zabel Alma Traub Wilhelmina Traub Emma Schneider Mary Schneider Freddie Traub and Kate Walther. Archie Martin, son of John Lambertus north of Lanesville, was buried at the Lutheran church last Thursday.
In Elbert county farmers are busy in the corn harvest nearby. Miles Jones and Fred Haas called on John S. Jones of West Point Kentucky. Mary and Jennie Wilbiar stay with relatives at Cedar Farm. Mary Jones and Ira Jones with Mrs. May Cole visited Annie Wilbiam Friday. Opel Schweitzer spent days with grandmother Mrs. Wm Highfill. Sallie Hall returned from Corydon to spend winter with her parents. George A. Ferree of New Albany visited Wm Jones's family last week. Mrs. C F Hall, formerly ill, has improved.
Sandy Branch community reports sick list updates and returns to health. Sunday school and visits populate a busy week with neighbors including Bierly Tuell Bryant and Stuart families. An advertisement promotes the International gasoline engine sold by W H Bullett & Sons as reliable and fuel efficient.
Don’t you believe you could use a Great Western gasoline engine to a good advantage on your farm. They are built of the best material. They develop more than their rated horse power, and being two cylinder give steadier power than any other engine on the market. See them at Wiseman and Bullett’s. nov2d.3w
A suggested health note urges readers to consult a doctor about throat coughs described as deceptive symptoms. It warns a tickling throat can signal serious trouble and recommends discussing Ayer's Cherry Pectoral with a physician for proper care.
The J C Ayer Company of Lowell Massachusetts promotes Ayer’s Pills for medicinal use, claiming over sixty years of production. They urge consultation with a doctor before use and advise following the doctor’s instructions.
Dr. I. L. Neely of Corydon visited his father near Dixie over the weekend. Willard Stoner recovers from a fractured leg and can return to school. Mr. and Mrs. Crate Applegate were guests of Perry Shireman, Mrs. Ollie Wolfe visited Corydon relatives, and Walter Hottle of Washington state visits Heil delburg parents. Heidelberg services shifted to morning with Sunday school at 9 30 and church at 10 30 every two weeks.
A surprise dinner honored Mrs. Levi Mayfield on her sixty second birthday at their home. Guests included Peter A. Tabler and wife James A Payton and family Charles Tabler and family Frank Mayfield and daughter J R Engleman and family and Harry Gresham and wife. We wish her many more such happy birthdays. I Vv P
Notice to all indebted to Wolfe and Baxter to settle at once. Settlements may be made with Dr. F. E. Wolfe in Lanesville or Dr. J. W. Baxter in New Albany. Accounts must be settled on or before January 1, 1910. J. W. Baxter, M. D. dec8-31 F. E. Wolfe, M. D.
Notice states the undersigned will not allow any hunting on his farm in Jackson township from this date. JoserH L. WALK. 24-3.
The public is informed that Ben F. Smivu will be at the Webster Township office at Dogwood every Tuesday for official business. This notice is dated from the trustee.
Spencer Township announces that Wednesday is fixed as the trustee's office day for business. People needing to meet with Trustee Andrew Stiersteter should call on that day.
Ed Haas as administrator offers two small tracts for sale five miles SW of Corydon. Contact via Eureka phone. Savings and Loan Association advertises 5 percent interest, semiannual payments. Mandy Lee Incubator advertises moisture control for eggs 100 140 280. FLO JORDAN CONNIE parlor heater sold by F P Lotich. Purina feed and supplies arriving at V H Bulleit & Sons. Clover Leaf Endless Apron Spreaders also available. The Elevator S proclaims E Z Bake flour and Gold Medal flour. Watson Milling Co buys hogs 50 lbs and up any time.
Clarence Baker and Alfred Ryall visit New Albany relation to local families. Mrs. Mary Baker hosts Mary Busald mother. Oswell Martin and others run for road supervisor with Dec. 18 election. Jacobi anniversary celebrated with family gathering and games.
KXXX Pitman Yardlaw has recovered from illness and is convalescing. Mrs. Martha Woodward of Corydon spent a week with relatives here recently. Mrs. Geo Montgomery observed Thanksgiving in Leavenworth with friends and kin. Dr. O W Hottle and wife visited Mrs. Jane Pipes then returned to Corypon after a visit near Mauckport. Curtis Mowery tours Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico seeking a new home. Mrs Huff and daughter Lillian of near Leavenworth visited John Cole and Lee Barks for Thanksgiving then returned home. Cordial services at Concord by Rev Forwood closed due to his illness. Lois Jack returned to Kentucky to resume school work after Thanksgiving and teachers meeting in Corydon.
Officers and directors will meet at the Corydon court house on Thursday December 9 1909 to arrange a premium list set the 1910 fair date and handle other business. Dawn F Stauth president A G Warp secretary decl 2t.
Help wanted for two workers on a farm with year round steady employment and furnished houses. Apply to James I. Smith, 1 mile south of Corydon, Indiana. Lucrene beats brand percent in protein the milk producer. Nov 17 3t.
Sam P. Vogt administrator to Marion G Beard estate announces a public sale in Heth township near Sage Miles SE of Central. The auction includes multiple parcels totaling about 85 acres with detailed descriptions and boundaries. Payment requires one third cash and the rest in two installments up to 12 months, secured by freehold security and notes. The sale is subject to Harrison Circuit Court approval and appraised value minimum.
Notice is given that on January 1, 1910 at 1 PM the administrator of Henry Schneider deceased will sell at public auction Lots 27 and 28 in Bradford Indiana on Main Street. Terms are one third cash one third due in six months and one third due in twelve months with 6 percent interest on deferred payments.
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