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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1909
Page
4
The Corydon Chronicle lists subscription options and advertising rates. Established 1856 with circulation 2680, editor Lew M O Bannon proprietorship noted. Rates include six months for 1.06 and three months for 0.25 with display ads at 10 cents per inch and 5 cents per line. Out of county ads priced higher. special standing ad rates available on application.
The Ship Subsidy bill dominates discussion as supporters rally in Washington and in Indiana. A letter from the Merchant Marine League urges swift action, while observers note Overstreet faces voter hesitancy. The clamor grows over who benefits from the subsidy and whether it will pass or fail.
The paper outlines charging rules for church notices and entertainments with profit, setting a rate of 2 percent per line for special handling. Obituaries under twenty lines have a reduced rate. longer notices incur a per line charge. Send payment by money or stamps after counting six words per line.
The public accounting bill nears signature with Governor to head new reform board. Merchants and merchants associations led the push against graft, while critics warned of special interests. The measure aims to curb corruption, reduce temptation for officers, and put public business on a business basis in Indiana.
Springfield Republican notes three military appropriation bills for army navy and pensions total about 400 million for the coming fiscal year. The navy bill roughly 187 million, the army about 105 million, and pensions 260.9 million. The piece questions wartime costs and cites political debate on night rider controls amid February’s record warmth.
A Jeffer sonville man reports eight months of back pain and mobility issues eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The ad claims a complete cure and urges purchase from local dealers with Foster Milburn Co as U S agents.
Examinations for the third bi monthly period are set, and teachers must complete final report blanks and mail to the County Superintendent within ten days after term end. A 1 percent deduction applies for late reports. duplicates go to township trustees. Promotion decisions rest with the county superintendent, with no visitors allowed during exams. AMZIE KANNAPEL, Co Bupt.
Many children suffer illness but Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children, promoted by nurse Mother Gray of Children's Home New York, claims to break colds in 24 hours cure feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and destroy worms. Available at all druggists. Sample mailed. Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy N Y. 1244
A terse notice states that parties who have taken any spool of barb wire may await arrest by returning it immediately, attributed to Victoria Shirman.
Poem urges strong moral courage to counter secular trends and vaudeville culture. It praises men who serve others, endure trials, and seek right over ease, to illuminate life’s true path under God.
The Corydon Library opened with a Thursday evening ceremony in the hall. President Harry Kepner spoke and Rev. Bartle led a prayer. Treasurer T. S. Jones presented the financial statement. Short addresses were given by Judge CLOW Cook Dr A M Irvine and R S Wickham. The gathering ended with a prayer by Rev. LaRue and a social hour with punch served by the Presbyterian church union Sunday school group.
Fred Blume will sell his personal property at public auction at his premises about five miles northeast of Corydon near Crosby's school house on Thursday March 18 1909. Items include two horses a good mare a new farm wagon a good surrey two old wagons plows harrow log chain pump corn hay fodder shacks potatoes house hold and kitchen furniture and smaller articles. Usual terms. See bills. Sale begins at 10 A M. See the new stock of nail paper at Miller's.
Administrator of the Henry Schneider estate will sell at public auction on the Bradford and Morgan township premises. One third cash, two equal installments at six and twelve months, secured by promissory notes, six percent interest, no relief from valuation laws, with approved freehold surety. February 23, 1909. Admr. Frederick Brockman.
Public auction to sell several tracts in Spencer Township Harrison County Indiana by Jacob H Fawver commissioner in the McClaren Hannel suit. Sixteen rods wide land strip portion and various quarters totaling about 80 to 104 acres per tract. Purchases require one third cash and two equal notes at six and twelve months with surety. sale starts 10 AM at the Watford Hickman farm area. March 1 1900.
Notice is given that by judgment of the Harrison county Circuit Court Indiana the commissioner will sell at public auction on March 20 1909 in Elizabeth Harrison county the west half of lot 21 fronting Main Street with appurtenances The property previously awarded to Sarah Ann Roberts widow of William A Roberts One third of the price cash and two thirds in six and twelve months secured by purchaser notes with freehold surety Commissioner George H Wolfe facilitates sale
Harrison county Indiana coroner reports George L. Cooper died February 27 1909 in Posey township by hanging with a grape vine. Deceased aged about 48, 5 feet 10 inches, 140 pounds, light hair gray eyes light complexion, dressed in ordinary working clothes. Coroner Maedw signs February 28 1909.
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