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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1901
Page
4
A compact notice from Corydon Indiana detailing post office class and building location. It lists terms for subscription of one year in advance and specifies out of county renewal rules and price points of 1.25 and 1.45 dollars.
A Washington dispatch denounces the army bill promising 1800 new officers and a 150000 man force while contrasting U S costs with German and French soldiers. The piece notes Hanna’s walk with the president at the March 4 coronation and previews political alignments around McKinley family ties in Clark County.
A reader questions Mark Hanna and government ideas about a massive steel trust with 500000000 in capital controlling the steel and iron sector. The piece warns of U S shipbuilding contracts needing consent from the United States Steel Company and challenges readers to consider whether private interests or public authority should control national industry.
Poignant death notice recalling Sarah Greitz as a beloved family member. The verse laments the loss, speaks of sorrow, absence from home, and her peaceful rest in the grave, naming the enduring impact on loved ones. A closing attribution reads T Hauswalp.
New Salisbury notes report D. H. Bringle purchased the O. E. Winn property just west of town. Mrs. Lannie O. Davis is confined with grip. Nola Davidson married Miss Emma Wolfe of Sunshine. Lizzie Bringle and Annice Davis hosted a tea party for local children with a Corydon Junction Cornet Band appearance.
New Middletown reports moves visits and weddings as community activity. Miss Bertha Schoen visits her brother Dr. Schoen while Miss Dora Kitterman returns from Huntingburg and Miss Daisy Wiseman visits friends. Mr. Joe Stiner moved away and Mr. Albert Vogle visits relatives from Louisville. A spelling match led by Miss Ora Lillpop attracted crowds. Jacob Himmelheber returns from Clark County visit as several residents depart for Illinois.
Elizabeth reports weddings as a trend with Emery Sturm starting a new barn and Mr. Garfield Sturm planning a trip to Illinois for seasonal work. William H. Davis and Florence A. Sturm face a trial on the 17th. Arnold Bauer builds a new barn with Lee Bauer and Walter as builders. Kentucky relatives Laura Funk Maggie Funk and Blanche Parson travel to aid ill sister Lucy Kessinger in Louisville area.
Readable fragments name Stephen H. Davis and Ma 5 with Hasher Oliver Greer and Hester J. Curl in a civic notice vibe. The text hints at names and an event, but lacks clear context or action.
Public sale of various tracts and lots mortgaged to the State of Indiana to secure common school and Congressional school fund loans. Holdings include extensive parcels in sections 31, 36, 27, 22, 14 and others in townships 2-5 south, ranges 2-5 east. Sale at Corydon courthouse between 10 am and 4 pm to highest cash bidder.
The undersigned announces a public auction on Friday March 15 offering his herd of Jersey cows all fresh or forward springers, thoroughbred or high grade, easy milkers yielding large butter amounts. Credit of nine months available on purchases with secured promissory notes. Low Dell Stock Farm Depauw Indiana.
The article recalls Mr Montville Flower’s acclaimed Christmas Carol at the Auditorium and notes audience demand for a return two weeks later. It highlights Mr Charles F Underhill of Brooklyn as a premier performer, promising a rare treat at the School Hall on March 2 with reservations at Riely’s from February 23.
Notice to stockholders of the Louisville New Albany and Corydon Railroad Company announces the annual meeting at Ed D Mitchell law office Corydon Indiana on March 4 1901 to elect seven directors for the ensuing year and to elect officers at the same time. President M J OConnor and Secretary H T OConnor sign the notice dated February 12 1900.
This ad encourages affability and happiness while promoting Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as an absolute cure for constipation indigestion stomach troubles and sick headache. It claims health benefits and lists druggists as sellers with a February publication cue.
The administrator of the Henry Reelin estate announces a public auction of estate property by order of the Charrison Cir Court from the September term 1900. Auction will be held at the premises.
One-third cash in hand one-third in six months and one-third in twelve months from day of sale. Deferred payments secured by purchaser notes. No relief from valuation laws. Six percent interest from date until paid. Freehold surety approved. Feb 18, 101. Samuel H. Hendricks, Admr. Who Ridley, atty.
In Harrison Circuit Court No 6085 Andrew W Kintner Admr petitions insolvency of John W Kintner deceased. On February 12 1901 the judge found the estate practically insolvent and ordered settlement. Creditors must file claims for allowance with Clerk of Court at Corydon Indiana by February 18 1901. Charles A Bline Clerk.
Public sale at Corydon courthouse door at 2 p m to auction the described tracts in Harrison county with portions in sections 2 35 and townships 3 4 south range 3 east Also terms require payment of one third cash and two deferred installments with a mortgage to secure the balance James A Watson Auditor Harrison County Indiana January 12 1900 January 16 1900 end of notice
Andrew A. Kintner as administrator of John W. Kintner deceased files final settlement in Harrison Circuit Court February Term 1901. Hearing set March 6 1901. Creditors and heirs must appear to show cause why settlement should not be approved. Feb 12 1901. Admr. Andrew A. Kintner Feb 20-21.
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