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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1900
Page
4
The piece lists Democratic ticket names for Clark County and marks the primary set for April 6. It notes William Jennings Bryan's age, critiques the Porto Rican tariff issue, accuses Republican ringsters of fixing tickets, and praises Rep Zenor’s February speech defending local voters against tariff policies.
A Salt River Packet Co letter extols Hon. William T. Zenor of the Third Indiana District as a dependable Democratic vote who opposed measures like the Money Trust currency bill and the Porto Rican tariff robbery, praising his stance on ship subsidies and the Hay-Pauncefote treaty while urging support for the ticket and Bryan.
G A Robbins a Democratic candidate for Congress in Alabama carried the 1230 vote lead over Republican W F Aldrich in the last election. A Republican Congress seated the Republican candidate last week marking a third Democratic Congressman with a majority on election returns forced from the House. Corydon Republicans should reconsider their stance amid these outrages before reacting to Kentucky Democratic actions.
A Democratic Congressman from Alabama who served three terms is defeated by a Republican challenger by a margin of 1230 votes. The loss is viewed calmly by Republicans, who deem the outcome acceptable despite the defeat. The article notes the sizable district majority mirrors Kentucky’s Taylor margin.
The Taylor Township Democratic convention nominated a full slate for local offices. Trustees Austin McCauley and Joseph Hartung. Justice Cornelius Daily. Constable Charles LaDuke. Supervisors Johnn Reader Joseph Ackerman and Wm Arnold. Advisory Board John Swein hart Thomas Knight Jeff D Cunningham. The large gathering cast 135 votes with harmony claimed. Look out for little Taylor next fall.
The roll of honor lists subscribers and donors since the last report. Names include Mary Arnold of Lanesville Geo A Crosby of New Salisbury Leander Bottles of Worth T F Kirkham of Elizabeth J J Bruner of Corydon and others across Indiana and Utah with several towns named such as Corydon New Middletown Rosewood and Muncie reflecting a wide donor base for the THz Democrats.
The Jackson township mass convention named Albert Eaton for trustee and John Rossbottom for assessor, turning down veteran William Winn who served four years. Supporters say Winn is a model soldier and worthy in every other way, and old soldiers will resent the decision at the fall polls.
George W Waitt of South Gardinogr Me reports severe cough chills and grip. He praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the only effective treatment after trying many others. One bottle cured chills cough and grip and he salutes the manufacturers. For sale by FE S Crosier druggist. May or Littell Dentist to Mauckport Monday March 26th.
A reader recalls doctors recommending cod liver oil for consumption but notes patients loathe fatty foods and struggle with plain oil. The article promises a solution to the odor taste and stomach disturbance, explaining what was done to improve cod liver oil for recovery.
Dick Humphrey loses a valuable horse last Sunday. John Sherrill listed sick. School closed at No. 4 on the 17th. John Richard of Buck Creek to work for Lud Beanblossom this summer. Misses Pearl and Ethel Frank visit Rosa Funkhouser Sunday. Republican convention talk dominates next Saturday. Dan and Marvin Hummphrey visit relatives in Kentucky Sunday. Miss Della Miller of Glidas staying with Mrs. John Hottle during illness. A. B. C.
John Ellwanger of Winds visits his aged father Fred Ellwanger and other relatives. Mr and Mrs Geo Kraft and daughter of Boone township visit the family Sunday. Laura Seitz is home on a visit. Thomas Bros. built a structure for Geo Felker last week. Rev Yarger to preach at St Peter church Friday night March 25. Everyone invited. Charles Richert and Edna Meyer near Lanesville visit Mr and Mrs Robert Kirkham near New Middletown last Sunday. Buus Eves.
An old promotional note touts Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with phosphites as a superior remedy for throat and lung affections. It asserts better taste, digestion, and tolerance, claiming nine of ten can digest it and that it aids early consumption and even advanced cases, with price and manufacturer details.
Meeting at Corydon court house on Saturday April 7 1900 at 10 am to elect officers for the ensuing year and attend to other important business. A W WW Lirrer H J Auutn Secretaries Presidents March 21 1900 time 2 weeks prior notice
The undersigned offers 63 acres of good land with a solid house and barn for sale in Dixie Indiana. Terms are reasonable and interested buyers may contact Jesse S. Macek by mail or phone. Also note Chamberlain's Pain-Balm advertised to relieve rheumatism and sprains with quick, guaranteed results at 25 or 50 cents.
The protracted meeting at Wood's Chapel closed Friday night amid several conversations. Quincy Lee Morrow is to give a temperance lecture at Ramsey Town Hall. all are invited. The protracted meeting at the U. B. church continues. Sow ing clover seed is the order of the day.
A list of property deeds showing transfers from multiple parties to individuals and trustees. Aldermanic names include Wood Peters Jos W Dellinger Rosetta Stoner M H Willett Mary McCord Rodgers J E Goldsmith Columbia Finance and Trust Co Henry Kuhn Ephraim Engleman Mollie E Bowling H G Stewart Jos E Eckart J W Jones Hiram Babcock Blue River Fishing Club Malinda A Faith Wm E Funkhouser E A Frank Leslie B Frank Wm Brown Francia M Brown Geo W Slicings Runion Ellis J O Ward L C Streeter Catharine Noor Sarah T Bruce with acreages and prices for each sale.
F P Moran a Petersburg baker praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for children with coughs and whooping cough saying it never caused harm. He notes a druggist recommended it as the best child cough medicine since it contains no opium or other harmful drug and that it is for sale by E S Crosier.
Watson and Farish expand their bakery with a new restaurant offering warm lunches at all hours. Call for details and hours.
By decree and order of sale in the Harrison circuit court the sheriff will offer for sale the rents and profits of the real estate for up to seven years. If these fail to bring a sufficient sum, the fee simple title and all interests of the defendants will be offered for sale. The case names Samuel T. Watters as plaintiff and Charles N. Watters Ida Watters Eddie L. Watters and others as defendants.
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