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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1870
Page
2
The ticket lists Norman Eddy of St. Joseph County as candidate for Secretary of State in a Democratic slate. Eddy is connected to local political circles and aims to lead the state’s official duties with party backing.
A confrontation last Wednesday near New Middletown, Harrison County, between Richard Wickey and Conrad Hartman, two respected locals, likely ends in Wickey’s death. Disputed accounts arise from Wickey’s son, Hartman’s stepson, and Hartman himself about the fence-side exchange and a fatal blow with a pitchfork.
Hartman and Wickey argued by a field fence over a lawsuit. Wickey struck Hartman, who warded off blows with a fork, accidentally striking Wickey. Wickey was found unconscious, later died from injuries as Hartman was arrested and charged, with a July 18 hearing and a $1000 recognizance set.
Dan A Cunningham of Bridgeport recounts party infighting over tax exemptions for bonds, criticizes alleged backroom strategies, endorses Republicans while pledging loyalty to Democrats, and explains his bid for county recorder amid factional strife. Heavy showers noted in Bridgeport.
Bridgeport letters from Mr Eviror address a misunderstanding in Harrison County Democratic politics. He denies desertion or shame and questions Posey township delegates who shifted a vote for Mr Zollman, noting a majority of Democrats oppose their conduct and praising two delegates who labored for him.
An advertisement promotes Aprtrep Externacy as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia toothache chilblains frost bites sprains bruises headaches back and loin pain joint pains and skin infections. Takin Internauty is claimed to treat kidney complaints backaches sick headaches colic dysentery diarrhoeas cholera infantum cholera morbus cramps stomach pain fever and coughs.
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