Askren Announces Candidacy for Joint Senator Post
Hon. Smith Askren of Harrison county declares his candidacy for Joint Senator from Floyd and Harrison counties. Floyd county Democrats concede the seat to Harrison, noting the last senator came from Floyd. The Ledger celebrates Askren as a pure Democrat, experienced in Indiana Legislature, four terms in the House, and a skilled public speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hon. Smith Askren
Harrison County
Smith Askren
Floyd
Harrison Counties
Floyd County
Ledger
Askren
Indiana
House of Representative
Harrison
Crawford
Hon
N. A. Ledger
Admiral Schley Visited by Corydon Delegation in Louisville
A large Corydon turnout met Admiral Schley in Louisville last Wednesday and Thursday despite rain and ice. Thousands lined the Board of Trade to shake his hand and honor the man who led the fleet at Santiago. While critics in government weigh his actions, the American people broadly support him.
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Corydon
Louisville
Admiral Schley
Board of Trade
Santiago
Tere
Brooklyn
Navy Department
Navy
Farm for Sale Near Ramsey Indiana on Southern RR
An 80 acre farm with 62 acres cultivated and 18 acres timber. Includes a good barn, house, and orchard on prime wheat land. Adjoins the town of Ramsey on the Southern Railroad. Terms reasonable. Inquiries to Mary Byerly 115-4w Ramsey Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey
Sothern
Mary Byerly
Ind
Harrison and Floyd Democrats mourn candidate decision
A Harrison county editor declines a joint state senate bid after weeks of urging from Democrats in Harrison and Floyd counties. He cites limited time, other work, and modest pay for the office, expressing gratitude to supporters and urging the party to find the right nominee to defeat the Republicans next fall.
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Harrison
Floyd
Floyd County
Floyd and
Harrison County
Judge Denbo Seeks Floyd County Legislative Seat
Floyd county Democrats announce Judge G W Denbo as a candidate for Representative in the coming Democratic primary. Supporters praise his honesty and capability and say he will be a real leader in the legislature.
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G. W. Denbo
Floyd County
Tuk
Judge Denbo
Eggs for hatching White Wyandottes in demand
Henry W. Denbo of Corydon Indiana invites orders for hatching White Wyandottes with viability grades from 934 to 94 percent. Prices are $1.00 per 15. Booking now covers February March April and May with early 1st come 1st served ordering.
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Henry W. Denbo
Corydon, Ind
Favorite Nearly Everywhere Constipation Relief Ad
Promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a safe speedy liver stimulant to relieve constipation headaches and dull health. Claims to open the stomach powers and provide thorough relief without griping. Advertises Favorite pills by L. A. Reiley & Son.
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DeWitt
L. A. Reiley & Son
Cause of shortened schools blamed on Republican wage law
The article argues the Republican wage law caps school days and raises costs. Webster Blue River and Harrison townships show fewer days and higher per day costs, forcing trustees to raise the 35 cent tax levy to fund 100 days. It claims teachers sought no change while taxpayers pay higher taxes. It denounces Republicanism and oppression of the poor.
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Webster Township
Blue River Township
Harrison Township
Harrison County
Olden Wedding Fifty Years of Luckett Love
Mr and Mrs George Luckett of the east of town celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary last Wednesday. He is 77 and she in good health. They married in Laconia and have lived at their present home 38 years. Five children and four grandchildren attended, with several relatives present. The couple has no history of a family death and received many gifts during a bountiful dinner. May they enjoy many more anniversaries with continued health and blessing.
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George Luckett
Washington, D. C
Anna Ray
Louisville
Hez
Kate
Charlotte Luckett
T.S. Getzendanner
Margaret Douglass
Harry McGrain
Corydon
Myr
E. B. Funk
Princeton
Sallie Whiteman
Paralyzed Captain Conner, Veteran Ohio River Pilot
Paralyzed at Evansville last week, Captain J W Conner of New Albany is 17 years old in river terms. He has navigated the Ohio and Mississippi for 65 years and led many famous boats before and after the war. Though retired, he occasionally piloted trips for the packet company.
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J. W. Conner
New Albany
Ohio River
Evansville
Conner
Ohio
Mississippi
Packet Company
Chickens Sold Except A Few Cockerels For Sale
J. S. Pfrimmer of Breckenridge Indiana offers remaining chickens including cockerels at one dollar each. Eggs advertised as before at one dollar per setting from select hens and thirty cents for farm run eggs.
Dairy school suggested to improve butter making in Breckenridge
A letter from Breckenridge Indiana dated January 15 1902 argues against abolishing the farmers institute and proposes a county dairy school to teach butter making. The writer cites the state experiment station as valuable but inaccessible to many and urges local training to raise butter quality and supply better materials for manufacturers.
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Breckenridge, Ind
L, Dick
Farmers’ Institute
J. S. Pfrimmer
James Brewster Named as Democratic Recorder Candidate
The Harrison county Democratic primary convention will decide if James Brewster becomes the Recorder nominee. Brewster, a hustling sober and industrious young man with prior work in the office under Denbo and John M. Baelz, has developed an abstract record. He supports education for his twin brothers and has long been a devoted Democrat aiming to strengthen the party’s hold this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brewster
Harrison County
Brewster
Mr. Denbo
John M. Baelz
Warning and Fellowship in Christian Duty
The passage urges warning others of sin as a duty of true followers. It cites biblical phrases about brothers’ accountability and rebuke, and argues that genuine Christians face hostility like Jesus did. It contrasts the active Christian soldier with personal piety in seeking virtue.
Local Dubois Couple Weds at Dale Home
Dean Kemp son of John Kemp a farmer from southern Dubois near Dale wed Nora Patterson daughter of Rev. and Mrs M C Patterson at the bride’s home in Dale. Rev Patterson officiated. The couple plans to farm near town and friends offer congratulations and best wishes.
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Dean Kemp
John Kemp
Dubois County
Dale
Nora Patterson
M. C. Patterson
Rev. Patterson
W H Bulleit & Son Succeed Bulleit Implement Co
The firm announces it has bought the business formerly owned by the Bulleit Implement Co and invites customers to call and examine goods and obtain prices before purchasing. W H Bulleit & Son successor to Bulleit Implement Co offer to sell any item in their line at reasonable prices.
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Bulleit Implement Co
W.H. Bulleit & Son
Bulleit Imp’t. Co
Jim Howard Found Guilty in Goebel Murder Case
A nine Democrat nine Republicans and one Populist jury found Jim Howard guilty of the Goebel assassination in Frankfort. They sentenced him to life imprisonment after a second trial. the earlier verdict had been death. The case drew partisan clashes and accusations against Indiana officials.
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Jim Howard
Wm. Goebel
Frankfort
Howard
Indiana
Taylor
Finley
Kentucky
G W Gwartney Seeks Dem Nomination for Congress in 1902
Gro K Gwartney announces his candidacy for Congress in Indiana for the Third District. He pledges to serve the people rather than pensions, criticizes Judge Zenor’s long tenure, and asks Democratic voters for support, aiming for two terms. He emphasizes party loyalty and district-wide representation.
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Congress
Zenor
Democratic Party
Gro. K
Gwartney
Cydon
Ind
Edmon B Love as Third District County Commissioner Candidate
Edmon B. Love, seeking renomination for County Commissioner in the Third District, is praised for integrity on the bench over one year. The piece asserts he stands with taxpayers against lobbyist cliques, notes careful scrutiny of claims and tax reductions, recalls his line I would rather be right than Commissioner, and argues his election is assured if nominated.
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E. B. Love
Rock of Gibraltar
Love
Gwartney Nominated for Congress by Democratic Support
The announcement presents Geo K Gwartney as a lifelong Democrat active for over twenty years in campaigns he has spoken across nearby counties. A self made lawyer and business leader from Corydon, he edited The Corydon Democrat for sixteen years, later selling it to current publishers. He is described as capable, principled, and likely to run a strong campaign in the Third district.
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Geo. K. Gwartney
Congress
Corydon
Gwartney
Coryydon Democrat
Smith Patterson Nominated For County Recorder
The Democrat announces Smith Patterson as a candidate for Recorder. Born and raised in the county, he has 28 years of local voting history and twelve years in the agricultural implement business with Henry Bullett. He seeks one term and is described as honest and qualified.
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Democrat
Smith Patterson
Crandall Lodge Elects Officers of Masonic Year
Crandall lodge F. and A. M. elected officers including W M Charles Burn S W William Turner W J Abraham Harper S D William Melton J D Lee Theodore Melton Treas Geo Yenowine and other posts for the new year.
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Crandall Lodge F. &. A. M
W. M
Charles Burn
S.W
Wm. Turner
J. W.abraham Harper
S. D. Wm Melton
J. D.lee
Theo. Melton
Treas
Local Stand Remodel Signals Expanded Business
The owner announces a remodeled stand now operating on a larger scale to better serve the public. When in town, patrons are invited to visit and try meals priced at 15e at the Hed Letter Hotel. William C. Bowling, proprietor, 129-2w.
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Hed Letter Hotel
Wm. C. Bowling
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Judah
Christ
Caesar
Edmond B. Love
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