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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1903
Page
4
A brief notice from Corydon Iowa indicates items bartered at the post office in the Democrat Building. The text shows a second class matter designation and pricing terms of $1.00 $1.26 and $1.15.
The next governor will receive a 6900 dollar salary. Tax exemptions apply to bonds under the late law. Watts and Sachs, Louisville lawyers, jailed sixty days by Judge Anderson, appeal to the US Supreme Court. Politically charged Mormon church figures and Reed Smoot are referenced in broader remarks.
Senate bill number 75 increases pay for the Supreme Court judges from 4500 to 6000 and appellate judges from 3750 to 6000. It also raises the reporter's salary from 4000 to 5000. The act took effect February 9.
Representative Lopp's quail bill was killed by the committee in charge in the Senate. The committee chairman, called an old sport, never reported it. Thus another appeal of the farmers is unheeded by the Republican party. Thus it hath ever been.
The Harrison County paper denounces a six thousand dollar county appropriation to raise salaries for county clerks sheriffs and related officials arguing the measure is an eleventh hour gift by the Republican legislature. It notes the retroactive law began January 1940 and accuses a Republican officeholding lobby of prompting the raises while many would take the posts at previous pay.
A 1903 spiritual note by Edward W. Fisher recalls Simon Peter’s deep contrition after denied Jesus. The excerpt frames Peter’s transformation as Godly sorrow leading to purpose, with the message that faith and church-building follow repentance.
Breeder firm Pifrimmer & Lemay of Breekridge Indiana announces selection of 60 top barred Plymouth Rock pullets from 200, with 10 kept for a pen. Eggs from that pen offered at 1.00 per 15 eggs, while eggs from the other 50–60 are sold at 30 cents per setting. Orders accepted in arrival order.
The town reports Abe Steg is very sick with pneumonia and Roy Seacat and Luda Rumboldt are recovering from illness. Visitors include Miss Hianehe Davis near Corydon, Pred Pinaire of St. Louis, and Jienny Heltrieh seeking times with Dr oseage.
The Heidelberg church is under repair. Georgie Pry lost a valuable horse last week. Rev 26. Pulgham delivered a sermon Sunday. The Ladies Aid Society's Saturday night serial was a success with proceeds of 45. Thomas Bros. move their mill from New Middletown to a larger timber tract. DB Kopp the meteorologist will sell the Borden firm April 4. Mr Kopp's work is in high demand. The Ladies Aid Society hosts an eye social for the church on Saturday night April 11. All invited.
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting for Harrison County Mutual Insurance at Corydon Court House on Saturday April 4 1903 at 10 o clock a m to elect officers and transact other business Appraisers are asked to attend Signed OVTO SMITH and JOHN GLELYZ Secretaries Swinell President.
An eyewear notice urges readers to avoid eye strain and visit J H Arter's in Laconia Indiana for tested spectacles and repairs. A business notice states a partner join will rename the Corydon home office to Little & Alen after April 1 with guaranteed service.
Blue Spring reports daily emergence of canneries while residents share health and social updates. Miss Kitty Emily visits Crap dal friends. Will Emily recovers from typhoid. Gid Feller adds fencing. Judge and Mrs Wickham welcome sixth addition to Blue Spring society. Mrs Gertrudeki of Marion Ind cured by One Minute Cough Cure claiming weight restoration and vitality.
The notice explains that individuals seeking the mortgage exemption must file their exemption applications with the County Auditor during March or April each year. It advises jurisdictional action windows for qualified homeowners and notes the annual filing requirement.
A vintage health ad explains kidneys filter blood every three minutes and link kidney trouble to many diseases. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy, claims wide cures, and offers a sample bottle by mail from Binghamton New York with a note to mention the paper.
In a bold notice Louis Shapofe announces a complete stock sale of clothing dry goods and nations at below cost. The sale aims to move all inventory within sixty days reflecting a total liquidation plan.
Notice to Bradford and Morgan township citizens that Jacob Fessel seeks a license to retail intoxicating liquors in a two story frame building at 7 Main Street Bradford Harrison County. He is a resident over 21 and will appear before the Board of Commissioners at the Corydon meeting on the first Monday in April 103. The room details describe a front room with windows and doors to the dwelling and a view of the interior from the street.
Notice to Non-Residents. Witness my name and the seal of said court in Corydon Indiana dated March 7 1408. Charles A Blinf Clerk of Court.
A sheriff sale decree binds Margaret J. Trotter as plaintiff against Thomas J. Wolfe and Dora Wolfe in Harrison Circuit Court. The real estate in Corydon Indiana includes the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter in section 31 and the southeast quarter, with stated exceptions. The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the courthouse door, with rents and profits first offered for seven years, then a fee simple interest if needed.
An advertisement for Traun and Watson's Meat Market touts Visman's cured hams and breakfast and heavy bacon. It promises a selection of fresh meat on hand at all times with an invitation to visit and see the goods.
White Wyandotte eggs available by setting of 15 at 50 cents per setting. Orders may be left with Frank Jordan. Marl low Waldo Hisry.
Notice is given that the Harrison Circuit Court commissioner will sell at public auction on the premises in Scott township Harrison County Indiana the west half of the northeast quarter section 36 township 3 south range 2 east eighty acres twenty acres off the east side of the east half of the northwest quarter section 36 township 3 south range 2 east and the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter section 36 township 3 south range 2 east forty acres One third cash in hand the rest in two equal notes six and twelve months from sale date at six percent interest with freehold surety until paid. March 10 108 George C Brown Wat Ridley Commissioner
Savings and loan association advertises money to loan on easy terms on first mortgage with a focus on accessible financing options.
Advert says colds and grip can lead to pneumonia but Chamberlains Cough Remedy prevents this if taken with reasonable care. It claims to have cured many and cannot be surpassed for speed, while Crosier's Corner Drug Store offers it under lines of sale.
Dr Little, a Corydon dentist, maintains his office the last four days each week. He offers reasonable prices with cash terms.
Coroner W. S. Nye of Harrison County Indiana reports an inquest into Jacob Jones who died March 1 1903 in Saylor township Hurrixon county Indiana from organic heart failure at about five o clock p m. Jones was 74, light complexion blue eyes black hair 5 feet 10 inches tall 170 pounds. Items found include a handkerchief knife mud purse with 50 cents. He is delivered to John Ss. Jones.
Deeds and other blank legal forms are available for purchase at the office. Customers may obtain standard instruments and notices needed for recording property actions. Prices are listed on a posted sign and sales are handled during business hours.
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