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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1899
Page
4
The article outlines local news from Crawford County with editorials on public records, tax issues, and calls for scrutiny of ex-officials. It notes a taxpayer push for examinations, an investigation ordered by the county board, and rhetorical questions about military campaigns in the Philippines, reflecting wartime sentiment.
The county commissioners advertise for the letting of a contract to build a poor asylum on April 27. The issue involves public funds and a permanent facility. Disagreements among the State Board of Health appointees persist over site and scale. The paper urges selling the current farm and choosing a new, accessible site to reduce costs, and invites public input before the contract is awarded.
A compact summary notes alleged spurious spending and thefts including 8000 dollars from Getzendanner 4000 dollars from the poor farm 10000 dollars for stationery and accused large bridge-related losses. It claims taxes rose the treasury was gutted public debt grew bonds issued and an auditor’s office alcohol issue spanned four years.
The piece notes Republicans now praise Henry Watterson after damning him years ago for flirting with the gold standard splinter. It argues the splinter was tiny, with 139000 votes out of 5.6 million, and suggests Watterson himself said the splinter faded. It mocks the party for only recently recognizing his influence.
The new statute extends County Superintendent term to four years and sets a $5,006 bond. It requires an educational qualification including life, professional, or thirty-six months' license, with incumbents exempt at next election. It mandates county support for office costs and eight annual exams, and allows manuscript reviews for teaching licenses. It also updates enumeration, transfers, and tuition transfer rules across school corporations.
Ex-Auditor's misdeeds unfold with October 1898 order 592 for 472.40 to E T Y Sii der of New Albany and a second order 456 for 450.62 to Wilson Trumpeys Co. If payments are forced, county loses 72.40 and 450.62 respective. Jane Carver of Scott township holds a receipt for 50.00 on a school fund mortgage not paid to the Treasurer. Auditor Watson remains on the trail, with all issues tied to the Auditor's office set to surface. Littell & Grable, Pension Attorneys, oversee vouchers and claims filed.
A critical message argues small trust supporting organs inflate prices 10 to 40 percent, harming consumers ten years ago and today. Calls for truth, investigation of the Recorder's Office, selling the Wise Poor Farm, stopping stationery contracts, building public closets, and strong public support for reforms.
The Board of Commissioners arranged a bond operation last week rebonding 24,000 of the indebtedness at a two percent rate, reducing interest and securing a premium of 625. The move is praised as a favorable bargain for taxpayers with encouragement to continue prudent fiscal management.
An old classified style notice places Dr. T. G. Van Hook as a dentist located one door north of the Democrat office in Corydon Indiana. The snippet suggests a local business card or listing.
The document outlines school fee rates: 1.50 per month for grades below high school and 3.00 for high school instruction. Transfers may be appealed to the County Superintendent and then the State Superintendent. It sets a six month minimum term for all schools and notes an emergency clause taking effect immediately. The State Board of Education adds three members appointed by the Governor. The truancy law requires children aged six to fourteen to attend school with exemptions for graduates and those incapacitated. fines range from 5 to 25 dollars for parents, and one truancy officer per county is funded at two dollars per day. It ends with unrelated short notices about individuals praising One Minute Mophac Abs and other brief mentions.
Eight large eastern railroads and coal companies announced a vast trust in New York to control coal output in the eastern states. The combined assets exceed 889 million dollars. The aim is to halt competition and fix consumer prices, with coal users headed for higher payments.
Real estate listing notes several bargains including a 57 acre Bradford farm with house barn and tim ber, a 60 acre Washington township fruit farm with 2000 trees and timber, 200 acre Bradford area land with timber water and orchard, a two story Mill street house with eight rooms, and an eight room South Corydon cottage with out buildings, all for sale or trade or at low figures.
One third cash in hand, one third in six months, and one third in twelve months from day of sale. Purchaser to give notes with approved freehold security and interest at six percent from date. CHRISTIAN ATZ, mir Commissioner.
Harrison County Indiana court orders sale of 40 acres SE quarter of SW quarter and 10 acres off nest side of SW quarter of SE quarter in section two township two south range four east. Sale by Commissioner George E. Gwartney at public auction between 1 am and 4 pm. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, remainder in twelve months with notes and six percent interest.
A court ordered sale in Harrison County Indiana lists John F Finley as plaintiff and Esther Rippey as defendant. The public auction at Corydon court house will include Lot No 50 in the original Palmyra plat with rents and profits offered first for up to seven years, then the fee simple interest if needed.
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