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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1905
Page
4
In his 1905 fiscal year report Postmaster General Cortelyou notes a $24.57 million deficit despite $152.53 million receipts. He cites $19.82 million lost to free matter handling and argues departments should pay postage on their mail. He urges administrative fixes over rate cuts while rating postmasters to guide reappointments.
A St Petersky dispatch reports Baron Licey de Lobel proposes a Siberia to Alaska railroad bridged under the Bering Strait. The Russian government has approved the scheme and formed a contract regulations commission. The project may cost 250 to 300 million dollars with French, Russian and American capital to participate.
Market notes show Wheat and Corn prices for No 2 red and No 2 futures across multiple exchanges. Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo Toledo report mixed cattle hog and sheep prices with receipts and variances by market.
Telegraph dispatches from Moji and St. Petersburg describe labor unrest, the arrest of Krustaleff, and rumors that Premier Count Witte has resigned. Possible successors named include General Count Alexis Ignatieff and Lieutenant General Mistchenko, signaling a potential political crisis and broader strikes.
In St Petersburg on December 7, reports note that bank runs and foreign exchange demand rise due to strikes and revolutionary groups. The finance ministry estimates about $50,000,600 has left the state bank, with gold in treasury and abroad at $5,640,040, and outstanding paper at $550,500,000, leaving a legally questionable paper margin near $45,000,000.
There will be a pie supper at No 3 school house Friday night December 15 inviting all. Fred Thum returned home from Illinois and is stepping high with a girl. Chas Moody Jr works for Michael Hoffman. The pie supper at No 8 last Saturday night was a success.
If you have not it will pay you to do so. You will find an assortment of furniture combined with quality and price that has no equal. Don’t fail to inspect this line before you buy. Denbo.
Mrs Mary Hardaway of Dogwood Ind asks for information about a stray fifty pound black male pig last seen near her property. Any details appreciated by the owner.
Chicago December 9 The Washington Park racetrack once hosting the American derby for two decades will be sold and cease to host horse racing itineraries. The sale marks an end to the long running track's era as a venue for major thoroughbred events.
Campground notes report Mrs William McCollum improved while Miss Nina Cooper remains unwell. Several residents visit relatives including Miss Lucy Album of Illinois visiting aunt Mrs Thaddeus Dobson and Edgar Peters of Elizabeth visiting home. A protracted Campground church meeting began Monday night.
Arthur B Ricineert and William Richert of New Salisbury visited relatives in Flatwoods over the weekend. Miss Tena Hann of near Lanesville stays with Ed Nances. Miss Lottie Rupp returned home with her niece Miss Lottie Danmann after visiting Hillsboro, Illinois. Herman Eisenmenger of Louisville visited Sunday. Miss Lovaie Seitz returned to Giltners after holiday visits with Alma and Mrs Seitz. John Leffler purchased the Benjamin Kirkham farm south of Flatwoods and will move there in spring. A Christmas program will be held at St Peter on December 28. All invited.
Miss Attie Sonner plans a Shadow social at Walnut Valley School House No 1 next Saturday. Visitors include Miss Sadie Pepper staying with her aunt Mrs Stella Bussabarger and Mr Levi Schwartz hosting relatives of Clyde Crecelius. Wm Snyder family of Sant Cruz, Cal visited area last week and residents thank recipients for free magazine copies.
Ex Trustee J D Pitman of Ramsey visited relatives Abe Pitman and Mrs Amanda Borden. Corda Shaffer Agbt and Chas Pitman attended a fire supper at No 9. Mrs Jacob Fawver and daughter Ruth visited. Ed Watson visited Prof C W Watson and family in Marengo. Now is the time to buy a Christmas gift and a barrel of flower or ton of feed at the Red Mill.
Notice states a petition will be presented to Jarrison county Indiana Board of Commissioners at the January 1906 session seeking location of a public highway in Morgan township. The route crosses section lines from the Bradford and Hancock Chapel road south through sections four and nine to join an east west public highway near the center of section nine. The proposed highway would run about one mile and pass over lands of Otto W Young Frederick Ranke Andrew Streetstetter West Langford William Temperman John Taub and Joseph Brookman. The listing includes Andrew Steerrstetter Frederick Baake Henry Stemm and others.
Washington letter from J H Bankhead of Alabama lauds Peruna as a radical cure for catarrh claiming it has stood a fifty year test and cured thousands. He offers free medical advice and urges readers to ask their doctor for the Free Peruna Almanac for 1906.
Lanesville reports a long meeting at the M. BE. church and community activity. Several locals are mentioned visiting relatives and neighbors, with notes on ill health and travel. A December oyster supper by the Lanesville Mutual Aid Society is recorded along with local subscription efforts for a creamery. 40 acres south east of Lanesville offers for sale.
The record lists local visitors and events in Frenchtown. Mrs Lyda Henriot is ill. Flora Kleber and Lou Kleber of Corydon visited John B Colon. a pie supper is planned at No 2 school on Dec 15. Miss Katie Louden won cake at a shadow supper. several residents traveled to Louisville and Greenville for visits.
Convalescent Addie Jons Lacotiia and typhoid fever Oscar Miler mark the town's health. Several residents report illnesses while families prepare for Christmas with a tree at Union Chapel. A mishap on Brown's Landing Hill ends in two broken horses. Barn area events include visits, social gatherings, and a Christmas tree at Laconia church. Families such as Ludlow and Friedley appear in various visits and updates. education and business ties recur with New Albany College and local post office staff changes.
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