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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1901
Page
4
Notice entered at the Corydon Indiana post office as second class matter. Office located in the Democrat Building. One dollar stamp or fee noted.
Amid partisan rhetoric, organized labor denounces Judge Francis Baker confirmation while calls for a general railroad merger surface. Admiral Dewey and Gen Miles are cited on the Schley matter as debates on world power and protection loom. Roosevelt's reciprocity and tax debates spark further contention.
Col. A K McClure voices broad public support for Admiral Schley, denounces the Ramsey Benham court verdict as a disgrace, and argues that the people will side with Schley. He also comments on Dewey Roosevelt and economic fallacies in protection rhetoric.
The piece credits the Republican party with smart handling of the Philippine issue citing a $20,000,000 purchase price plus about $100,000,000 to keep peace and notes they now control nearly ten percent of the islands foreign trade.
In reaction to South Africa and Manila dispatches, critics note a double standard in U.S. rhetoric. The Louisville Times quotes claims of a speedy extermination of irreconcilables and native objections to re concentration, highlighting perceived hypocrisy in international discourse.
A Census Bureau preview notes Indiana manufacturing trends with New Albany highlighted as underperforming over the last decade. The piece cites Grannie Self's editorial stance criticizing the city’s political shifts from Democratic to Republican influence and its impact on industry.
Gen Nelson A Miles says he would take Admiral Dewey's judgment on the Schley court of inquiry. He cites Dewey's fleet command experience and understanding of officer anxieties, calling Dewey's conclusions likely to be endorsed by the American people.
Harrison County recorder Henry W. Denbo lists numerous transfers including Corydon Stone Co to Albert Hopkins lot 93 Corydon 375 dollars and Jacob Wolfe to Etta C. Chappell lot 7 New Middletown 8800 dollars. Additional deeds cover 60 acres 150 dollars, 15 acres 194 dollars, several undivided or fractional interests, and other lot sales across multiple purchasers and sellers with prices noted.
A Chicago physician Mrs. Mary R. Melendy states she uses and prescribes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for various coughs and colds in children and recommends it to those seeking relief. The remedy is marketed at Crosier's Corner drug store.
The undersigned offer to furnish on short notice all kinds of building lumber and cut barn or house patterns to order. Call and leave your order with Wartison & Thomas or at our mill in Heth Township.
The Third Congressional District of Indiana calls a convention at the Opera House in New Albany on Thursday January 2 1902 at 1 p m to elect a committeeman for two years who will also serve as ex officio a member of the State Central Committee. Delegates are apportioned by county with counts for Dubois Crawford Perry Washington Harrison Floyd Clark and Scott. A remedy for daily ills is advertised as Dr Kay's Renovator.
The Interstate and West Indian Exposition to open December 1, 1901, and run to June 1, 1902. Attractive fares from numerous points to Charleston. Southern Railway offers convenient schedules with its rails through the distance and agents provide full information on request.
Dr Kay's Renovator claimed to ease stomach troubles and was advertised for sale at druggists in 25 50 and 1 dollar sizes. The short notice emphasized simple relief and accessible pricing for customers seeking digestive aid.
Notice to Corydon Lodge No 79 K of P members of an election at the lodge hall on Thursday evening Dec 26 1901 for one three year trustee. J H Friedley listed as a K of R S. Dyspepsia constipation liver and kidneys ailments mention Kay's Renovator as cure.
80 acre Ramsey area farm two miles east on New Albany and Mill Town road features 20 acres of timber a good building and fine orchards. Handy to railroad stations and prime location. A bargain. Call or address Conrad Heuser Jr Ramsey Ind. d11-41
If you have an appetite like a bear and crave meals use Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. They correct stomach disorders and regulate liver and bowels. Price twenty five cents samples free at Crosier’s Corner drug store. Dec.
A Barnum's Circus report claims monkeys in the cage receive regular Scott's Emulsion to combat consumption, with few deaths since dosing began after an accidental floor spill. The ad-style note promotes Scott & Bowne's emulsion, urging readers to send for a free sample and listing price to druggists.
Indiana lumber dealers plan a January 22 1902 trip leaving Indianapolis for Havana Nassau and Charleston. The fourteen to seventeen day journey includes Southern cities with a total cost of 110 dollars excluding meals in the United States. For details write R K Williams Hartford City Indiana.
The advertisement touts GROVE'S TASTE LESS CHILL TONIC as a simple iron and quinine remedy for malaria chills and fever. It promises no cure no pay and lists a price of five cents.
Administrators of the estate of John L. Newman deceased by order of Harrison Circuit Court at the November term 1901 will sell at public auction on the premises in Webster township. The sale is authorized by court order and proceeds will follow legal requirements for distribution to heirs and creditors.
Saturday sale in New Middletown Indiana includes thirty acres in the NW quarter of section 11 and Lot 23 in town, with a road right of way. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months with notes, 6 percent interest, sale at 1 PM December 10 1904, administrator John Ess and heirs William Eisemenger et al.
A male resident of Corydon Harrison county Indiana will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the January 1902 session for a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons at a specified ground floor room in a building on lot 35 in Corydon Fronting Cherry Street The space measures 29 by 13 feet with a 10 foot 9 inch ceiling The notice details doors windows transoms and dimensions and is signed by John H OTT.
Harrison County Indiana Board invites sealed bids by January 7 1902 for construction of a free gravel road in Washington Township. Plans and specifications on file with the County Auditor Corydon. Bonds double the bid and compliance required. right to reject bids reserved.
Real estate description outlines 54 acres in the southwest quarter of section 3 and the northwest quarter of section 10 in Harrison county Indiana near Corydon on Big Indian creek. Includes a ten room house, a 77 foot barn, undever falling springs, and timber. Boundary details include private easements and existing roads. Auction time set between 10 o'clock P M of said day.
One third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months from sale. Purchaser to secure deferred payments by notes drawing six percent interest from date with good personal or mortgage security on said premises. December 3 1901 Zenor Jordan Attorneys.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned Executor of the last will of Harrison Laduke, deceased, by virtue of an order of the Harrison Circuit Court at the November term 1901, will sell at public auction on the premises in Posey township.
A legal notice dated January 16 1902 describes sales of multiple parcels in Harrison County Indiana. Descriptions include 14 acres and 54 acres portions in Section 15 Township 4 South Range 5 East with references to Susan A Laduke and Aaron Laduke families. Terms include twelve monthly payments with 6 percent interest and surety. Executor H H Shields notes these parcels and the sale occurs in December 1901. Also included is an employment advertisement seeking representatives nationwide for a Chicago firm offering 18 dollars weekly plus expenses with references and stamped envelopes.
Southern Railway announces timetable corrections for the St. Louis Louisville line. Solid operation for trains 1 23 4 between Louisville and St. Louis. Through sleeping cars on routes to Chattanooga Birmingham and Southeast. Night trains feature Pullman drawing room sleeping cars and buffet service.
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