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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1901
Page
5
The Washington Post calls McKinley’s first administration a departure from conservative traditions. It accuses the era of squandering public funds to enforce foreign rule, catering to banks and monopolies, and holding the Constitution in contempt, with the President as a dictator while Republicans hold power.
The Louisville Dispatch, started in 1897 and billed as the only Democrat paper in Louisville, suspended publication last Thursday. The paper admitted drifting politically and unable to tell readers its stance, amid a crowded field of independent newspapers, leading to its closure and mournful lack of mourning.
The piece ridicules partisan control of representatives and urges practical governance. It notes the National Good Roads Association project from Chicago to New York with a six car train to visit districts in April. It mocks party fault lines and praises pragmatic reforms amid a broader call for civic improvement.
Orrin E. Dunlap describes a massive water display at the Pan-American Exposition with 12 pumps delivering 35,000 gallons per minute. The setup includes pillar jets, parabolic arcs, a 13,000 gallon per minute water veil, and a grand scene near the Electric Tower, to be viewed from the Court of Fountains and surrounding basins.
A set of trunk line cycling routes is proposed to aid mass touring to the Pan American Exposition and Niagara Falls. Routes include New York to Buffalo via Hudson and Mohawk valleys, another via Delaware Water Gap, and connections from Boston, Washington, and Chicago. The Erie to Buffalo section is praised as a prime 100 mile stretch. The list concludes with Chicago to Buffalo via Lake Michigan and Detroit and Cincinnati to Buffalo, noting a guide by W Suxtoon Butt.
Dixie of Webster Township sends a tribute praising the Corydon Demoocrat as a useful companion and treasure for all ages. She notes the paper’s value for knowledge, its role in homes, and its protective presence for the elderly, urging readers to value the publication.
The report lists names of individuals who have subscribed or paid their jankscriptions to Toz Dsmo- CRAT since the last report. Names include Francis Thevenot Frenchtown Theodore Keim Depauw Joseph Adamson Manila P I George Windigh Ramsey Mrs Ada McCoy Crandall and many others across Indiana Illinois Missouri and abroad.
A critical editorial questions why a man carries a pistol and whether armed individuals seek trouble. It argues such conduct shows a lack of moral and physical courage and labels the gun user as a law-breaker in a peaceful community.
The Democratic primary election for Corydon corporation offices will take place at the courthouse in Corydon Indiana on Monday April 8 1901 from 1 to 7 PM. Nominated offices include Marshal Clerk Treasurer and five Trustees. Democrats and others may affiliate to vote. H J Friszprry chairman Dem Co Com Emery Breepen secretary.
R H Willett reads ties at Kendells Landing. Carrie Carts removed from Marshall Pate property. Jonathan Kintner sold 35 acres timber to R C Arnold. Sieg Bros bought 19 head of hogs from C H Kintner. Rev Pearch to preach at Ros enbargers schoolhouse Sunday March 31. John D M Curts moved from Pearidge to Devils Backbone. Sam Mauck shipped hogs to Louisville markets Wednesday night. John Moore moved to Spencer township last week then plans summer fishing. Harvey Bottles and son convalescing from pneumonia. James Davis school closes this week. Rev Hile preached a very interesting discourse Sunday. Belle Evans ill last week now able to be out. Cornelius Crabil of Moberly guest of Strother Barrow Sunday. Wm Cahoe and mother prep to move to city for Shrader Co employment. Township Sunday School Superintendent Hubert Felmy of Zoar spoke for Sabbath schools after Sunday services.
The town announces the school will close next week and notes several relocations and visits. John E. Engleman plans a move toward Corydon. Walter McKinney and family have relocated to the old home place. Mr. John White from Gibson county has taken over the Eli Pitman property. Miss Nellie Wiseman will attend the spring term at O W N C. Charley Dick gave a well received entertainment locally. Miss Zetta E. Hickman, previously with Engleman, has returned home.
On Thursday March 21 a large gathering of neighbors and friends enjoyed a grand quilting at the residence of Mrs John Prague near Elizabeth. A noon dinner fed forty three women and eighteen children while the group quilted two medium quilts and one small one by five o clock. Supper followed and guests departed happy.
Pearl Bruce is sick with measles. Gresham from near Lanesville visited Sunday. Sunday school organized at Prim mer's Chapel with William Queb beman as Superintendent. A party was held at Mrs. Allen's home Saturday night for her son Will.
Fine stock offered by Joan J. Rockner. Eggs priced at $1.00 for 151 eggs and $1.50 for 30 eggs. Delivery available at Corydon or anywhere on the New Albany and Corydon Stage Line. M 133 to Breckenridge, Ind.
For Sale. Choice pieces of real estate, property in Corydon and farms in Herrison county. Terms reasonable. Address Orro CunninaEa Coryden, 1 Box 225, smarl3tf.
Elizabeth community notes health updates and local life. Several residents report feeble health convalescence and sickness while others resume activity including employment boarding and house projects. A wedding occurs and social events fill a busy week with school progress and property changes described.
The Harrison County Mutual Fire Insurance Company will meet at the Corydon courthouse on Saturday April 6 1901 at 10 a m for election of officers for the ensuing year and to transact other legal business. A J Albin J W Hl a 649 on Decay Aitttell Pres
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