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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1903
Page
1
A quotation from the late Robert G. Ingersoll extols a simple lifetime of happiness centered on a log cabin, forty acres, a beloved partner, and a sunlit garden with hollyhocks and morning glories. He contrasts this ideal with serving as a government clerk.
Henry Jesberg one of Bradford's oldest citizens aged 82 died last Saturday. A longtime settler and tailor in Bradford he operated a shop for many years. Funeral held at the German M.E. church and was well attended. Remains interred in Bradford.
Ex-Recorder Denho and Harry Kepner form a partnership to open a large furniture store next to the bank in Corydon. The two young men are described as enterprising, trustworthy, and reliable, expected to draw substantial local patronage.
For sale in Corydon a five room cottage on a large lot with a good cellar two cisterns a barn and outbuildings. For particulars call or address Iemery H Breeden. m4 -2w
A life insurance agent counters common objections to buying coverage. He frames investment value, affordability, pooling risk, and spousal concerns, offering practical rebuttals and urging readers to contact him for policy guidance with The Mutual Life Insurance Company.
The Indiana Legislature adjourned after a partisan session dominated by Republicans. Critics say tax-backed salaries rose across offices and corporate graft expanded, while a few Democrats stood for taxpayers. The Sentinel praised certain Democratic members for voting with the people and supporting mass rights.
James B. Parker, who helped seize President McKinley's assassin, will speak at College Auditorium on Wednesday evening March 11 1903. Admission 10 and 16 cents with proceeds to the Library Industrial Fund of the Corydon Colored School. Names on the roll of honor include George Stith Lena Weeles Leslie Arnett Adbert Smith and Howard Carter. Sewing classes led by Mrs Pfrimmer with Miss Wiseman and Miss Stern. Closing classes this month led by Mrs Keila Funk and Mrs Katherine slemons. A February donation from Miss Slemous is noted.
Louis Seaport announces a wholesale and retail country produce business on Elm Street opposite Ridley’s law office in the old bakery building. Eggs butter chickens poultry hides feathers ginseng yellow root bought at highest cash prices. Call promptly Corsdon Ind March 11.
A man in the east end reportedly beat his wife yesterday and prepared breakfast before she was up. No arrests were made according to the report.
Mr B Wingfield of Fair Play Missouri suffered chronic dysentery for thirty five years. He says Chamberlain's Cube Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy did him more good than any other medicine. Sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
Notes from the National Grange meeting at Lansing Michigan in November 1902 summarize state by state counts of Granges members and activities. Vermont organized six new Granges. Ohio reports 445 subordinate Granges with 32 new. Massachusetts 161 subordinates with 15,000 members. New York added 25 Granges totaling about 6,000 members. Maine 35 new Granges and 1,540 members. Michigan 104 new Granges and 6,000 members across 545 subordinates. Pennsylvania paid 950.79 in dues and 240 in charter fees. Washington saw 65 percent membership growth and bought 74,000 grain bags. New Hampshire added 2,000 members to reach 26,000 with 6 million insurance coverage. Oregon has 8 Granges with 4,000 members each at 120 per Grange. additional states exist but are weaker.
Brush College notes report wheat in good condition and funding challenges. Kennedy begins a new barn with John Harrell and son Ott as carpenters. Miss Anna Simpson visits sister Mrs Mary Goss as Fred Redman and Casper Feiock clear land for John Feiock. Reverend Boston preaches an engaging sermon at Greenville. School at Greenville may run to late April. Daisy Fouts visits Central Barren. William Smithenry buys a horse near Ramsey for 100 dollars from Philip Denhart. Job Eveline and Cecil Mott go to Illinois. Louis Keehn family moves back to Central Barren. George Goss’s small child dies. burial at Hancock cemetery. Next Sunday preaching at 3 o clock by Brother Tooms.
A colossal tree is reported in a secluded California area within a U S forest reserve. It measures 109 feet in circumference and about 32 feet in diameter, and is believed to be around four thousand years old, dating back to ancient times.
Adam Schneider aged 82, longtime Morgan Township resident, died last week after a period of poor health. Funeral attended by Rev. E. P. Schneider of Bartholomew County. he was regarded as one of the community’s best citizens.
Wanted ad urges twenty teams to haul legs at once and directs inquiries to the office for details.
Fred Blume urges Posey township officials to fix gravel road from Elizabeth to Bridgeport, arguing poor grading and metal quality violate specifications. He calls for protection against unlawful hauling and better oversight before county handover, noting costs and tax impact.
Indiana state Prohibition chairman C J Newlin will lecture on The Twentieth Century Problem Our Civic and Industrial Life in Corydon at the court house Friday night, March 13, with free admission and a large anticipated audience. He will also speak in New Albany and at the county convention, drawing praise from newspapers across the state.
Will Bauer and Will Knight left for Charleston Sunday. Miss Alice Lilly visits Miss Nora Harmling of New Albany. Joe Roth departed for Illinois to engage in farming. Mrs Addie Baugh is seriously ill and may not recover. Stanley, son of Dr Wolfe, is recovering from pneumonia. Several weddings planned after Lent. Mrs Katharine Shickel is seriously ill with a broken limb. Miss Helen Bauer g will stay two weeks locally before returning to Louisville.
Local shop Rosenbarger’s offers a wide range of goods including candies fruits cigars tobacco and dinner items for customers seeking a one stop shop. Store features a varied selection aimed at everyday needs and casual purchases.
Dr. R R Sigler improves and C P Swarens buys a new horse. Mr Ressier moves to Mauckport when roads permit. Protracted meeting with Rev Stewart continues. Brass band to play at Hall next Saturday. Mrs Askren buys Jacob Kraansgrill property south of Ramsey. Oliver Seacat and wife return home after visit. Quarterly U B church meetings next Saturday and Sunday. Walter Clunie of Moberly buried at Wood's Chapel last Wednesday. Rev Stewart delivered the funeral discourse. Mr Rossbottom of Jackson township dies at 77. English immigrant, longtime learner, in invalid state. leaves four sons. buried at Wood's Chapel with Rev N M Rumbly officiating.
Report shows enrollment 380, average belonging 262, average daily attendance 316, attendance rates 76 percent on enrollment and 86 percent on belonging. Tardiness 43, drawn 161, re-entered 131, tardy 35, not tardy 349, not absent 109, neither tardy nor absent 104. Visits: officers 5, parents 6, others 33. Jesse W. RIDDLE.
William Fisher traveled to Columbus on business last week. Arlein Givartney and C. A. Reagan went to Indianapolis to attend Voris Business College. Wharf workers labored Sunday to salvage ties and timber. Farleigh Hays is sick with the grip. Obed Miller moved into a newly purchased property last week.
The first annual Mauckport High School commencement was held in March despite bad weather. The house was well filled. Graduates Arlein Gwartney, Nettie Miller, Cordia Jack, Willie Reagan, and Lee Wolfe acquitted themselves admirably.
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting at the Corydon court house on Saturday April 4 1903 at 10 oclock to elect officers and transact other business. Appraisers requested to be present. Otto Smith John Gil Fitz secretary president. Swimill Northern seed oats at close prices from WY H Bulleit Son.
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