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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1908
Page
4
The notice lists subscription options for The Corydon Democrat with durations of one year six months and three months. It shows an advance rate of 81.00 and a monthly or other rate of 50, indicating pricing for out of county readers.
Display ads cost 10 cents per inch per insertion and 5 cents per line for Wonders. Standing ads earn a special rate if time exceeds three months. Notices for church signals and entertainments with admission charged or used for profit incur a 2 cent per line rate. Obituaries up to twenty lines cost 1 cent per line. over twenty lines charged at a higher rate. Count six words to a line and send payment by money or stamps.
The Corydon Republican outlines that the Corydon Democrat did not claim what the Republican alleged. It explains that Taylor's attorneys moved to dismiss, O Bannon's lawyers consented, and Taylor urged the board to overrule. The piece notes unusual court procedure and cites President Roosevelt on truthful newspapers, praising upright editors while warning against fraudulent press. It also mentions Harrison county experiences with a scandalous newspaper opposing rival views.
The Indiana Republican press leans toward Bryan while conceding loyalty to the party ticket. Indiana Fairbanks Republicans fault Roosevelt and Taft after Chicago officeholder scandals. The piece notes Balancing party duties with discontent and national issues. Also mentions Lafayette Jackson Club banquet with Durgan as toastmaster and Stokes Jackson speaking before Democratic Senate candidates. The spoil of steel and industry, canal blast casualties, and Congress furor over Roosevelt are cited.
A Washington dispatch reports Vice President Fairbanks plans lectures to stay connected with voters as he seeks the Republican nomination for president in 1912. The piece notes Republicans criticize Bryan’s campaign style yet Roosevelt and Taft adopt similar tactics and policies.
A Hoosier note says Ebenezer Mopps found a $5 bill he lost near Cleveland's 1892 election, tucked in trousers stored by his wife. The piece remarks on light revealed after the election, cites Fairbanks as a possible Taft Cabinet nominee, notes Uncle Joe Cannon's Congress adjournment, and predicts Thomas R. Marshall as a strong Indiana governor.
Frank Troncin, four years in the U S Navy, visited his grandparents Mr and Mrs Joseph H Feller and other relatives in the county. He served largely in the Atlantic between Maine and Porto Rico and logged thirty nine thousand miles in the last eleven months circling the globe. He met the Pope in Rome and climbed Mt Vesuvius after visits to the Pyramids of Egypt. he was discharged December 10 in New York City.
Mrs. Elizabeth Miller remains quite ill. Ira Dick is showing at Milltown this week. John Quebbeman lost a valuable horse last week. Agnes Kennedy and family moved to Corydon. C. L. Dick will host a Christmas Eve event at his schoolhouse No. 18 with a cor dial invitation and splendid music.
Old Capitol Camp No 4864 of the Royal Neighbors of America elected officers on December 10, 1908. Oracle Minnie Brown, Vice Oracle Lou Reas, Recorder Nellie Thomas, Receiver Grace Miller, Chancellor Luke Linder, Marshall Ida Didelot, Asst Marshall Maliss OConnor, Outer Sentinel Phoebe Robins, Inner Sentinel Addie Denbo, Manager Rose Fry, Physicians Dr Z Wolfe and Dr Daniel.
Township trustees must publish early next year a detailed report of money received and expended during the past year. The document will show recipients and purposes of payments to inform taxpayers where their taxes go. Cakes made from home recipes at Fried Shucks edl62
The Tennessee State Attorney General and former Nashville prosecutor promotes Peruna as a superior tonic and catarrh remedy. He asserts catarrh stems from nerve weakness and urges its invigorating qualities for full systemic relief. R. S. Ryan of Nome Alaska also endorses Peruna as effective for colds and catarrhal complaints.
Alfred and Gustave Sheen were at the Falls Cities last week. George Merriman of Louisville visited George Fulner. The Farnsleys on the sick list but improving. Dan Stoy sold the Stoy farm near Embury and moved to Duncan. Lee Huffman and daughter Kate visited Mauckport relatives. Mrs. George Fulner was in Louisville two weeks for illness in her son’s family. Bowman sisters on sick list. Dr. Dean of Elizabeth attending. Peters family of Beeler’s Landing visited Mrs. Carter, herself ill. James Farnsleys visited relatives on Silver Hills. a door glass was shattered. Aunt Frank Stuart of Stuart’s Landing died after a year illness. remains laid to rest at Pott’s cemetery.
One third of the purchase money cash in hand the remainder in two equal installments of six and twelve months secured by the purchasers' promissory notes payable to said executor without relief from valuation and appraisement laws with six per cent interest per annum from date until paid and with approved freehold surety thereon Henry E. Dietrich December 23 1908 4w executor.
The sale lists livestock, farm equipment, lumber, furniture, and numerous other items from the deceased. Small sums under five dollars cash. larger totals on credit for nine months with promissory notes, six percent interest, and freehold surety.
Protracted meeting is in progress at the M. E. Church with Rev J O Siebert at Zoar. Mrs James Lamb visits Henry Helfrich near Sunshine. Robert Pitt and wife visited New Albany relatives. New Salisbury attendees joined Sunday services. Local ads promote washing machines from J J Bullitt & Son and Christy reproductions at The Corner Drug Store alongside stock and poultry feed from W H Bullitt & Sons.
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