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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1899
Page
4
The notice lists editors and proprietors Chas W. Thomas and Chas B. Ellis, notes the Corydon Indiana post office handling as second class matter, and provides subscription terms: one year in advance, outside county price $1.15.
The piece recalls Admiral Dewey’s salary, presses sunlit days, and adjournments. It mentions guardians, Miles’ charges upheld, and Garfield on money’s power. Schley and Sampson named rear admirals, the judiciary ride on passes resisted, and a curious legal mishap with alcohol and a horned toad.
The writer accuses the Republican Legislature of excessive public spending and new offices, claiming a government debt was contracted before payment. A quote from Col. Jewett criticizes Otis’s opponents as savages and cannibals, portraying a hostile view of Native tribes.
A misquoted and garbled excerpt claims supporters once trusted protection would boost manufacturing and global markets. The text alleges Republicans now admit previous assurances were lies and vows to reconsider previous policies.
The speaker argues that controlling world markets requires mass slaughter and trade will follow. If true, the speaker suggests targeting Canada and Mexico with a policy of benevolent assimilation, prompting concern over imperial motives and potential violence.
The grand jury adjourned after nearly two weeks in session and reportedly returned over a hundred indictments. It censures Getzendanner and other defaulters while condemning perceived partisan influence and jury manipulation. The piece promises further comment on the jury and its influences.
The legislature approved bills reforming county and township governance. A seven member county council will be chosen by Circuit Judge and later by voters in 1900, while a three member township council will be appointed and later elected. Both bodies serve with little pay and resemble legislative oversight of current officials. The piece critiques current officials and promises full law text forthcoming, interleaved with partisan commentary on beef contractors and wartime funding.
Cort Sharp visits H Shuck & Son livery to inform a birthday guest he is needed at home. The sixty four year old host, H Shuck, returns to a home filled with family and friends for a large dinner, photos, and music by Wm Shuck, Delia Crecelius, and Lyman McCowan. The day evokes memories of old Capitol days as kin and neighbors celebrate. Nearby Rosewood school marks Washington’s birthday with recitations, a cedar festooned hall, guitar and banjo numbers, and a cake walk judged by Iva Colvin, Minnie Layer, and Purve Miller.
Littell and Grable, Pension Attorneys, operate above Longs store and tin shop on Market Street in Corydon Indiana. Vouchers executed and claims filed and prosecuted.
Floyd County Fair Association officers were elected including President George Strack Treasurer Ed Sloemer Secretary Louis Strack and Supt H W Fawcett. The next exhibit opens August 21 with several new attractions. Also note DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve endorsements and cautions against imitations from T A Rivey Corydon and M J Rorurock White Cloud.
By decree and order of sale in Harrison circuit court, James W. Shaw plaintiff versus Ketarah M Fuller and others defendants, I will offer rents and profits of the real estate for up to seven years. If unsold, I will offer the fee simple in the property to satisfy the writ. John M Baelz Sheriff.
Decree and order of Harrison Circuit Court directs public sale of defendant John P Mougre and Martha Moore property in Harrison County Indiana. Lands include 60 acres north part of east half of northwest quarter east of Blue River and 70 acres total. sale hours 10 to 4 with rents first up to seven years then fee simple if needed. attorney William Ridley.
Notice of a court ordered sale by Christian Atz the court appointed commissioner in the Harrison Circuit Court case William Martin vs Emanuel Pitman Julia Baker et al. The sale will take place at the premises by public auction to the highest bidder for Twenty half acres more or less in Harrison County with a 50 acre parcel described by metes and bounds. The buyer must give notes with freehold security and six percent interest starting from the date with one third paid in cash and the remainder in one and six months and two of twelve months from sale day.
George K. Gwartney, commissioner of the Jarrison Circuit Court, will sell at public auction the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section two and ten acres off the nest side of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter of section five, township two south, range four east, Harrison County Indiana, at a stated time on a day this February term 189s, to satisfy claims in an action between Sarah J. Langford as plaintiff and David C. Fouts et al as defendants. The sale requires good security and bears six percent interest from the date.
The undersigned administrator of the estate of Novice Farmer announces a public auction at the Tate residence in Laneville Morrison County, Cidiana. Items include household and kitchen furniture a horse a buggy and other articles from the estate.
The notice lists new fabrics including New Madras New Vercales New P k s New Ducks New Lawns New Organdies and New Maurelines with prices around seven and a half cents to thirty five cents.
The shop boasts it sells more shoes than any rival in New Albany by offering better quality at lower prices. Spring tan shoes arrive for ladies with leather or silk tops at 1.25, 1.59, 1.49, 1.90 and 2.00. men's tan shoes at 1.25, 1.50 and 2.00. children's and misses' tan shoes from 0.50 to 1.75.
600 samples of working shirts light and dark priced at 25e none under 50c. 1000 ladies summer vests cotton lisle and silk at one-third regular prices. Fancy colored table linen worth 35e for 9 3a 8. Embroideries offered at 5 and 10c.
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