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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
2
The Corydon Democrat lists subscription rates and advertising charges. One year ahead in-county, display ads ten cents per inch each insertion, readers five cents per line, with special rates for standing ads over three months. Editors Thomas and Ellis note usage as second-class matter at Corydon Indiana post office.
Chairman Taggart appeals to Indiana Democrats to flood primaries and district conventions with mass participation to ensure the State Central Committee truly represents the people. He stresses timely notices, honest counting, and the goal of a party of the people across states, dated December 20, 1998.
A呼 discussion urges cleaning up politics amid corruption scandals. Citizens demand open offices and resignations for malfeasance. The piece criticizes moneyed influence, Republican fundraising, and bribery, urging clean conventions and selfless public service. It notes Democratic County Convention near and calls for fair, corruption free campaigning.
The passage contrasts endless women's tasks with men's changing seasonal work. It lists routine chores such as cooking, table setting, dishwashing, cleaning pots, churning, baking, frying, stewing, and wash day, asserting women perform constant labor year after year.
If suffering from bleeding itching blind or protruding piles, write to Mrs. M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind for home treatment details. Immediate relief and permanent care promised with free trial samples upon request and local references if needed.
The Indianapolis Sentinel reports that Indiana Secretary of State Daniel Storms fell short by nearly $100000 in his quarterly funds. Auditor Sherrick faces embezzlement charges. Gov. Hanley granted time to settle. Storms sought loans to cover the deficit, with friends helping, and his bond not recorded until after Sherrick’s reform exposure. The piece labels state governance as rotten.
For sale forty acres nearly all cleared with house and barn located one mile northeast of Ramsey. Seller Henry E. Ditrick of New Salisbury Indiana RR No. 1. All communications should be addressed to The Democrat or Thomas and Ellis rather than the individual.
As soon as the child is done nursing apply Chamberlain's Salve and wipe clean before the next nursing. Many trained nurses report best results. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by R. Watson, successor to Crosier & Co. dec
Elmer Davis offers the highest prices for rabbits, attracting local farmers to sell stock at premium rates. The report notes rising demand and competitive bids among buyers in the area.
The Third Congressional District convention is set for January 2, 1906 in New Albany Indiana to select a District Chairman. Counties are to send delegates with allocated counts from Clark Crawford Dubois Floyd Harrison Orange Berry Posey Washington totaling 106 delegates. The State Central Committee met December 11 1905 in Indianapolis and approved the statewide convention date and delegation plan.
The Corydon Public School eighth grade committee expresses deep sorrow for Salbeters death and extends sympathy to his bereaved parents. They vote to publish these resolutions and the memorized poem in county papers, noting the verse about stars, dawn, and marbles as part of the tribute.
Cheap round trip Homeseekers rates in effect October 17 through December 19 1905 to points in the West and Southwest. Tickets valid 21 days from sale with stopovers. Through service from St Louis and Memphis. For literature and maps contact RT Matthews Mo Pac Ky Room 301 Norton Bldg Louisville Ky.
James B. Brewster and Frank M. Wilson offer abstracts and complete title records of all real estate in Harrison county from government records to the present time. They advertise their capability to furnish a full title to property based on Harrison county records.
An item listing bone meal product for poultry at Elmer Davis meat market. Indicates feed supplement labeled for chickens and other fowls. Dec 13 advertisement notes availability.
Miss Lou Cromer daughter of Mr and Mrs G O Cromer died at her uncle James Armstrong near Horner's chapel Sunday the 17th of this month after months of consumption Funeral services were at Mt Carmel and burial followed in the cemetery there She was a kind hearted and good girl missed by friends
A farm of 85 acres offers valuable timber land in a creek bottom, a very good house, barn and outbuildings, and ample water. A real bargain is to be had soon. Inquire of Thoms McKim at Crisp X Roads.
Millions rush in mad chase after health from faddism to another. If they would eat good food and keep their bowels regular with Dr. King's New Life Pills, troubles would pass away. Prompt relief for liver and stomach trouble at L. A. Riley & Son's drug store for 25 cents guaranteed.
Harrison County coroner's inquest files record the death of an unnamed man aged about 40 killed when two box cars on the Southern Railway came together in Spencer township. The body had no identifying features beyond light hair blue eyes and clothing noted as a knit undershirt underwear and dark cloak. A dollar in paper money fifty cents and a pocket knife were found with the deceased.
In virtue of a decree and order of sale in the Harrison Circuit Court I will public sale items from the estate of Frederick Phun deceased. Plaintiff Frederick Thum Jr administrator with will annexed seeks to settle claims against Edward J Carpenter and Mary A Carpenter wife. Sale date to be announced.
On Saturday January 10 1906 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Corydon Indiana court house door the real estate described in a decree in Harrison county will be offered for sale. The property covers part of the south half of the southeast quarter of section 23 township 3 south range 4 east containing 20 acres with detailed boundary measurements. The sale begins with rents and profits for up to seven years then the fee simple interest of the defendants if the writ is satisfied. Signed William B Ludlow S H C.
Jacob D. W. Greene of Adair County Indiana appointed administrator of the estate of John O. Greene of Harrison county Indiana. The estate is reported solvent. Dec 18 1905.
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