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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1899
Page
1
An appeal promotes the Great One Price Cash Clothing and Department Store with Maine Order Department offering extra help and same day shipping. The message urges customers not to pay for cheap goods and to choose best qualities at astonishing prices.
Personal notice for John J Morgan from Peart Street New Albany Indiana appears in a local column with his nickname My TFATLOR and contact location PTS Peart Street unclear.
The Commercial department of Normal Rebels presented a program with vocal and piano solos by Miss Alien Shuck. Awards were given by Prof. Jiaheit to graduates Joseph Bender, John H Schnell, John Bosier, James G Binkley, Roscoe H Lewis and Oval Snyder.
In Harrison county a chaotic school board canvass follows a heated election. Peters appoints Neely and Reader to canvass votes as Weaver wins seven to two in a contested count. Joseph Troncin from Spencer township is accused of betraying Kintner, allegedly taking 1200 to vote for Weaver, drawing sharp rebuke from the Democratic camp.
In a tense town scene on a hot day, Weaver supporters led by Tom Goetvendanner face Republican foes. Neely cites a bite named Trencin, while Tronein presses the crowd with a sharp rally cry. McClaren suffers a torn coat tail as loyalties pivot around Weaver.
The League of Bimetallic Clubs of the Ohio Valley held its third annual convention in Louisville last week. Delegates from Ohio Indiana Illinois and Kentucky gathered for a pre campaign conference on the hour’s vital political question. The meeting drew strong enthusiasm and exceeded expectations in size and ardor.
The text recounts a heated ballot scene where supporters clashed after a purchase outcome. It condemns Doc Neely for attacking John L Windhell, praises opponent Mr Kintner as qualified, and cites broad public discontent with Weaver’s administration. Strong language marks the political tensions.
Judge Tarvin opened the convention with a stirring speech and set the tone for three days of speakers from Ohio Indiana Kentucky and beyond. Leaders praised free silver at the 16 to 1 ratio with broad support across parties and papers calling it the largest assembly in Louisville and a potential turning point for the cause. The old officers were reelected and readers are urged to wait for pamphlet editions of the proceedings. Bargains in women's Oxfords at C. M. Miller's Exclusive Shoe Store.
A local advertiser touts ice cream freezers of all sizes at low prices and a full line of screen doors and windows. It promotes John W Masury and Hammars paints with $1.02 per gallon ready mix and five year guarantee, plus a large stock of lumber, pumps, churns, guns, grain tools, and International brand feeds and cures for livestock and poultry. Trade promises low prices and honest goods.
The Corydon High School commencement at School Hall last Friday impressed with strong speeches and thoughtful student language. The College Orchestra provided pleasing music while diplomas were presented by H. C. Hays. Prof. Riddle and teachers were praised for their year’s work as daisies and giants decorated the stage.
D B Nearns announces lease of Kiefer property at 113 East Market Street near Reibel Stand. The saloon restaurant and lodging will offer early breakfast and meals all day to attract old friends and new patrons.
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