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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1912
Page
4
Published every Wednesday since 1856 the Corydon paper lists rates for display ads at 10 cents per inch per insertion and 5 cents per line for readers. Obituaries up to 21 lines are free, larger notices charge 2.5 cents per line. special rates apply to church notices and entertainments with admission charged.
Governor Samuel M. Ralston Leba non leads the slate alongside Lieutenant Governor W P O Neill Mishawaka and Secretary of State E G Ellingham Decatur The ticket also names Auditor W H OBrien Lawrenceburg Treasurer W H Voudmer Vincennes Attorney General Thomas M Honan Seymour Superintendent Charles A Greathouse Indianapolis Statistician Thomas W Brosley North Vernon Reporter Philip Zoercher Tell City Judge First District John W Spencer Havansville Fourth District Richard K Erwin Fort Wayne and Appellate Court First District Joseph H Shea Seymour for the Indiana judiciary
The text lists representatives and officials including REMMIE BIERLY, AMOS LEMMON, JACOB L. BANNON, JOSEPH Pitman, PETER S. WRIGHT, PHILIP HEATE, FRANK CUNNINGHAM, WILLIAM S. NYE. It contrasts Roosevelt and Taft arguing neither has delivered upon reforms after long tenures, questioning citizen trust in their ability to enact needed changes.
The piece traces the rise of Standpatism led by money power figures like Mark Hanna and the ongoing split in the Republican party. It notes the growth of the Insurgents or Progressives, the Taft Roosevelt clash, and the public awakening to “Big Business” influence guiding national leadership.
The passage notes Republican statesmen urging a shift from high protection and class legislation that favored trusts. It contrasts with William Jennings Bryan's 1896 label of fanaticism and extremism, signaling a national push for fair treatment of workers and honest dealing in government.
A long roster of new and continuing subscribers appears, naming individuals from Corydon Depauw New Albany Louisville and beyond. The list includes dozens of names with towns such as Corydon Mauckport Lanesville Elizabeth Ramsey New Middletown and New Salisbury along with scattered states and cities, showing broad reader reach and regional engagement.
John Link born in Germany on June 17 1830 died June 13 1912 at home in Webster township aged 81 years 11 months 26 days He moved from Louisville to Buena Vista then settled where he died He married Catharine Boulviffer and had seven children two died before him He remarried Susan Brown on September 11 1869 and had six more children four died before him Survived by wife and seven children He served 34th Ky Volunteer Infantry for three years A Catholic from youth he died in peace Funeral at St Michael church near Dogwood conducted by Father Quade Interment in nearby cemetery Verse tribute notes absent author Burs M Minner Rowe Beanblossom announce local transport and sale notices including two touring cars Corydon to Mauckport and freight wagons schedule and Pony phaeton and harness for sale by S J Webb Corydon jnel9-tf
The notice describes train connections among Indianapolis Columbus Greenwood Hoosier Flyers Dixie Flyers Seymour Indianapolis Limiteds with country stops between Indianapolis and Edinburgh and all south of Edinburgh. It lists times from early morning to late evening and notes connections at Seymour with B&O R R and Southern Indiana R R for points east and west. Rates and full info available via agents and timetable folders in cars, general offices Columbus Indiana.
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