Kerr for Congress in Floyd County
The Second District nominates Michael C. Kerr of Floyd County for Congress.
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1870
Page
3
The Second District nominates Michael C. Kerr of Floyd County for Congress.
The issue lists a community gathering on Saturday August 1 with remarks by Hon. MM. INTER and Hon. CEORGE W. DENSO and others, a German language address, and a plea for county debt settlement. It notes a lost boots pair near Corydon and reports a burglary at Daniel J. Lopp’s house with flour and feathers stolen.
The distinguished Corydon resident Hon S K Wolfe will leave Narrison county to reside in New Albany about October first acquiring property there. He will continue to practice law locally and his loss will be felt by the Democracy and business community. A two day meeting of the Mr E Congregation is planned at Thompsons Chapel August 6 and 7. Sabbath school events and sermons are noted with regional church activity. A heavy rain event is reported in town with nearby areas spared.
Hon M C err returns from Congress to address Harvison county taxpayers and laboring men at announced times. George W Denbo opens Corydon office for legal work, handling Hartman murder case and probate matters. Two men Milliard Verkiser and Henry Clay McMonigle test strength in New Amsterdam with a $100 bet. weights around 1774 and 1724 pounds, Zenor awarded the prize.
James Kintner of Boon Township filed in the county clerk’s office a bond of 180000 dollars as executor of Jacob L. Kintner deceased. The bond required a 45 dollar stamp. He is also executor of Peter L. Kintner’s estate with a 200000 dollar bond. The two bonds are among the county’s largest. Jacob L. Kintner and Peter S. Kintner were brothers and died near the same time. Peter S. Kintner once owned the Glare farm now owned by the heirs of Thomas McGrain near here. he died in Paris. They were the county’s two wealthiest men.
Public notice describes a two hundred acre Ohio river bottom farm owned by the heirs of Jan Timberlake deceased. Appraised cheaply and likely to sell at about two thirds of value, a rare county bargain. Also mentions Prussia-French War updates, Mrs Celestine Lane sewing, and the Harris County Agricultural Society fair at Corydon starting September 13 for four days.
The list shows Wesley Watson and Mary J. Rowzie as a marrying couple and Jonathan A. Bines with Aurelia Lise. other names appear partial or garbled in this segment.
Advertises an auction by Mr. Tane in Corydon offering residence lots business stands parlor and kitchen furniture and harness items plus confectioneries. Mentions Fourth of July heat and Republican candidates attending Mauckport picnic and cotillion. notes a horse theft arrest at Elizabeth from a Clark County farmer.
Attendance requested from all teachers and school officers on Monday August 8 1870. Professors Hamilton and McRae of Munvico James G May of Sateny and Hunter of Furmaville will attend. All friends of education invited. Alw Brewster School Exunv’r.
Quotations praise Jax Ruddle & Co. and Dr Harley worm candy with claims of original quality. A testimonial from Joinel Maxwell endorses Scandinavian Remedies Blood Purifier pills for heart disease and general health, asserting cure and gratitude to the remedies’ inventor.
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