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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1900
Page
1
The Indiana Supreme Court affirmed the lower court ruling, holding that the term extension for township trustees and assessors is constitutional and that ballots may include candidates this fall. Newly elected officers will assume duties immediately.
Crandall Indiana July 7 1906. Pennington Post No 418 G A R notes the removal of charter member Christian Elwanger by the Supreme Commander of the universe. The post resolves to honor his memory with records, send a copy to the family, and acknowledge his faithful service and the support of the comrades. War H Strak RL Davis Com Joux H Keevey
July 5 1900 the LaANXesVILLE VWriuan win Society notes the death of Brother Alois Ttinele a devoted lodge member. It orders mourning for thirty days and to record resolutions while promising aid to his widow. Signed by Hisky Targers Pyrashokw Com Jose dL Walter.
Notice states the dissolution of the partnership between John P Met and Ephraim Wickman of Mathes and Hickman. Joan J. Mathes to pay all claims against Mathes & Hickman and collect any uncollected claims. Witnessed and dated July 2, 1404 by J.T. Mathes and Ephraim Hickman.
Obituary for Philip Jacobi born November 8 1839 in Nassau Germany emigrated to the United States at age ten married to Catharine M Lagle at twenty five died June 3 1900 at his Bradford area home after a long illness his family expresses gratitude for kindness and prayers He was Catholic and prepared for death leaving a wide circle of friends and relatives with prayers and verses of faith and consolation
A letter from Herearu Tennessee dated July 9 1900 describes a remote saw mill Fourth of July celebration with roasted fat coat barbecue singing readings and music. Fireworks closed the day with no drunkenness or disorder and crops damaged by Sharper river overflow are noted.
The Tennessee Chemical Co announces Famous Ox Grand Fertilizers now used by leading county wheat growers. It highlights high phosphoric acid content and soil suitability with reasonable prices. Agents Baxter & Wolfe available for purchase, inviting patronage for the coming season.
The meeting in Indianapolis on August 8 will notify William J. Bryan and Adlai Ewing Stevenson of their presidential tickets. National Committeeman Thomas Taggart is credited with securing the honor for Indiana as hundreds from each county are expected to attend with Bryan and Stevenson among the featured speakers.
A group of Misses Dad Shuck Patt Laura Wolfe Florence Jackson Mittie Chapel Angie Bines Lou Klebar Lena Allen Elizabeth Chambers Sallie Miller Daisy Martin Hattie Mathes and Messrs Hugh O Connor Ed Mitchell Lef Miller Reough Miller Walter Bullett Dr T G VanHook Prof Van Hook and C W Thomas picnicked at Rocky Hollow last Wednesday. Activities included fishing target shooting boating and dining at Ira Amy's home with his wife and daughters cooking superb. Awards honored Mitchell as champion feeder Van Hook as best shot Van Hook as best oarsman Keough Miller as greatest frogsman and Capt O Connor as ladies favorite. The young men fretted as all the young ladies fell for Tra from his smiling face.
At a Boone township dance at John Jones residence Friday night Claude Ferree and Walter Kron fought. Kron was stabbed in the breast with a knife and Ferree was shot in the arm. Dr Forbis treated the wounded men and Kron's wound was pronounced serious and possibly fatal. The piece notes such gatherings often lead to trouble and settling old scores.
George Weaser of Ramsey died on the tenth of the month after a brief illness from a mix of diseases, aged about 70. He leaves a wife and many children. Known for running a saloon and boardinghouse for years, his mind had deteriorated over the past year. He was buried at the German Lutheran burying ground the day after his death.
The 33rd annual Sunday school celebration will be held at St. Peter's Church in Franklin Township on Thursday July 26. Rev. L. M. Porehs of Louisville and other able speakers will be present. All Sabbath school and the public are invited.
Corydon boys camping near White Cloud witnessed Old Tom the family horse fall into 16 foot water. Attempts to pull the horse out failed when lines snapped. Julius Rothrock with his cattle aided the rescue. While the horse struggled, a herd of swine raided the camp, devouring food and damaging cooking gear.
A large summer gathering hosted by Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Albin drew about one hundred invited relatives friends and neighbors to their Corydon area home last Saturday evening. Guests enjoyed cake ice cream candy and lively hospitality in a warm social event.
Editorial notes Corydon faces a typhoid scourge due to poor sanitation. It urges boiling drinking water and thorough disinfection of diseased premises, plus burning excretions of patients. It calls on physicians to instruct the public and stresses utmost care.
Mrs Mollie Pate wife of Edward Pate of Scott township died Sunday of peritonitis at about 30 years. She leaves a husband and three children. Funeral was Monday at Cold Friday and drew a large crowd. She was a daughter of Taylor Binkley.
A grand celebration will be given to New Middletown on Thursday, July 19, 1900, by the M E Sabbath school. All schools of the county are cordially invited.
A. M. Erserr Sr. writes from Morsel Louisiana to Thomas and Ellis recounting travel from Louisville July 3 to Mobile July 4 and New Orleans July 5 8 1900. He describes Monroe park Lake Pontchartrain French Market Jackson Square Audubon Park St. Charles Avenue and plans to return to Tur DEMOcRAT readers. He ends with best wishes and hopes to visit again.
Mrs Sarah Cunningham wife of Andrew J Cunningham of Harrison township died last Sunday after two years of pulmonary illness aged 48. She was much esteemed for her character. Survived by husband and several children. Funeral Monday buried in Cunningham burying ground witnessed by a large crowd. She was a daughter of John F Stoner Sr.
Citizens are urged to cut weeds and clear decayed vegetation, burn waste, clean pig pens and release pigs, whitewash fences and buildings, disinfect cellars, and generally tidy the area, including demolishing or cleaning out foul privies.
A good 116 acre farm in Boone town township with ample water, well improved, a fine orchard of many fruits, excellent buildings, reasonable terms. Contact G. W. Myers in Laconia, Indiana for details.
The aging family horse Old Dick owned by James L Morris died peacefully on the Morris farm 14 miles southeast of town after three years as an invalid. He had been with Morris since age two and a half, sired by the Anderson Horse out of a Kentucky thoroughbred, and his sale receipt from 1872 was the first bill of sale written by future U S Controller of the Currency R J Tracewell. Interment was held yesterday with David Melton as undertaker.
A suit is pending in circuit court to condemn four acres north and east of the current cemetery. If approved, the board plans to enclose the yard with an iron fence, grade rough areas, build gravel driveways, and remove surplus rubbish to beautify the grounds.
The large rock quarries east of town and the rock mill north of town have been shut down indefinitely due to lack of market for output, leaving many workers unemployed. The closure is blamed on an alleged downturn in McKinley era prosperity.
Real estate transfers show Alien E Wright selling half of 96 acres for 1250 dollars to Etta Wolpert. Hester Able sells 85 acres for 57 dollars to Florence B Gray and others. Anna B Heilig to Lucy Heilig per deed for 25 dollars. Emma Marsh sells New Middletown lot 7 for 800 dollars to Jacob Wolfe. Jacob Bush commissioner sells 40 acres for 517 dollars to William Bell. Christian Grantz sells acre for 450 dollars to C O Kitterman. Silas Stover sells to James J Morris per deed for 1464.40 dollars. Hamilton F Sieg sells 46 acres for 828 dollars to H F E Barrow. Susan Laduke and others sell 20 acres for 100 dollars to W W and Mary Clark. H W Denso Recorder.
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