Let the Light Shine Republicans Tax Battle Text
The Democrat argues Republicans caused higher taxes this year in the county. Figures compare 1900 and 1901 showing state levy steady at 29.5 cents and county levy dropping 1 cent, while township extra levies rose to 30 cents to fund the Republican Wage Law and school closures. Democratic officials claim they reduced county levy by 2 cents in three years, blaming Republican legislation for higher tax burden and noting only three saloons closed while three opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Boards of Commissioners
Posey Township
Heth
Posey
Harrison
Boone Bae
Franklin
Morgan
Blue River
Washington
Webster
Sackson
Spencer
Sale of Gravel Road Bonds by Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners sold gravel road bonds for Harrison Washington and Blue River townships. Total about 41,400 with bids from Wilson Cook Meyer & Kiser and E M Campbell Co. The bonds run 20 years at 4.4 percent after initial 4 percent bids failed. Proceeds cover construction and election costs. any surplus goes to the repair fund.
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Harrison Township
Blue River Township
Washington Township
Wilson Cook
Eee Sree Reer Meyer & Kiser
EM. Campbell &Co E. M. Campbell & Co
Road Superintendents Bonds Filed in County
The board of county commissioners on Monday accepted bonds for the townships of Harrison, Washington and Blue River. Thomas Connelly of Blue River No 1 with bondsmen William H. Breedlove Clinton E. Breedlove David Fouts Louis Hartman and J A Martin. John T Mathes of Harrison with bondsmen T W Davis George H Davis H J Friedley and Levi Hickman. L C Adams Blue River No 2 with bondsmen D F Adams 8 A McIntosh and D H Bringle. Tra Amy Washington with bondsmen John L Windell W H Watkins and David S Stoker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Washington
Blue River
Board of Commissioners
Thomas Connelly
Wm. HH. Breedlove
Clinton E. Breedlove
David ©. Fouts
Louis Hartman
J. A. Martin
John T. Mathes
Harrison Township
T. W. Davis
George H. Davis
H. J. Friedley
Levi Hickman
L. C. Adams
Blue River No. 2
D. F. Adams
8. A. McIntosh
D. H. Bringle
Washington Township
John L. Windell
W. H. Watkins
David S. Stoker
Hest Prescription for Malaria Elixir Sold for 25 Cents
A tonic advertised as iron and general tonic claims to cure malaria chills and fever with a no cure no pay promise. The product is sold for 25 cents per bottle under the name Hest Prescription, presented in a vintage patent medicine style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grovs
Brown Funk Wedding at Major Funk Residence
One of the season’s prettiest weddings occurred last Thursday at Major W Funk’s Farquar Avenue home. Fanny Funk married Carroll Roy Brown amid May sunshine and a starry night, with many guests in attendance and a reverent ceremony.
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Major W. Funk
Farquar Avenue
Fanny
Carroll Roy Brown
Hot Springs Bath Houses and Water Temperatures Details
Hot Springs Arkansas features seventy two hot springs with an average water temperature of 134 degrees and a daily discharge of 1,000,000 gallons. Twenty three bath houses pay for permission to use the waters, plus one government free bath house. About half are on Bath House Row, the rest are elsewhere on the reservation and beyond.
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Arkansas
Hot Springs
Our Game Law and the Quail Debate in the South
The writer critiques state game laws, arguing they favor gun and dog quail killing up to a set limit, while condemning traps. He addresses sporting friends claiming protection, suggesting they swear before a notary to renounce such efforts, challenging the legality and fairness of current regulations.
Popular wedding and bath house news reflects town life
The piece describes a refined wedding with elegant decor and a Major hosting a substantial post-ceremony feast. It discusses bath houses for government revenue, their costs, and regulation. It includes a long critique on hunting ethics and sport shooting from J S Pfrimmer.
Health Department Seizes Cheap Baking Powder in New York
New York Health Department seized a quantity of alleged cheap baking powder sold in stores after sampling showed it to be an alum powder mainly composed of alum and pulverized rock. Several thousand pounds were destroyed at the offal dock as unsafe for consumption.
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Health Department of
New York
Health Department
Honesty Wins the Custom in a Window Card
A clerks misprint on a window card for snow shovels sparks a lighthearted tale of honesty. The proprietor initially frowns, then accepts the blunder as customers respond with appreciation and purchases rise. Also noted are thanks from the late Mrs. Elizabeth Emily’s children for public kindness during her illness. A medical ad promotes Laxative BromoQuinine Tablets claiming cure in a day for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Emily
Dam Break Near Corydon Tops Local News
On the evening of April 29, a mill dam owned by Crack Man gave way north of Corydon about five miles on Big In Creek. No injuries are reported and crews are assessing the damage to nearby fields and access roads.
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Crackman’s Mill
Corydon
Big
Government Bath House Provides Free Care for Needy
The Row features a government free bath house offering essential baths at fixed prices with hot water controlled to prohibit charging more or less. It serves the indigent and the wealthy, and attendants maintain proper temperature. Over 75 percent of treated patients show cure or improvement. A dam incident caused a sudden surge in a creek washing away fishing gear, stunning onlookers as the water rose about three feet in two hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dian
John F. Stoner
Washington Township
Cure a Cold In a Day Laxative Bromo Quinine ad
A vintage advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cold cure in a day. It notes F W Groves signature on each box and offers a 2 cent price with a money back refund if the cure fails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Grove
Egg Details for Hatching White Wyandottes in Corydon
Henry W. Denbo of Corydon Indiana advertises White Wyandotte eggs for hatching priced 50 cents per 15 with scores from 93 to 944. He is taking orders for February through May with early booking ensuring first come first served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Denbo
Corydon
Ind
Legal mills grind as Wilson Funk pleads guilty
Since the specter of the blind tiger eyes opened, legal cases mount against Wilson Funk with a guilty plea in two cases. One before Justice Bixler in Heth township and one before Justice Morris here, fines 5 and 10 dollars with costs totaling 24.40 and 19. A bondsman paid the bills as Funk reportedly fled to Louisville. Five more cases against him loom, plus nine against James R. Tabler with mixed outcomes in justices and circuit court. The county saloon trade suffers as the tiger business hinges on law enforcement.
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Wilson Funk
Justice Bixler
Heth Township
Justice Morris
Wilson
Wm. Weaver
Funk
Louisville
James R. Tabler
Krausgrill
Sherrill
Washington Township
Hunter
Corydon
Tiger
County Board elects Truant Officer in party contest
County Board of Education met at the County Superintendent’s office last Monday and elected a Truant Officer after two ballots. Weaver received 9 votes, Morris 3, and Rosenbarger 4. Weaver, brother of Superintendent Weaver and Republican caucus nominee, faced strong opposition from Democrats in the sixteen-member board.
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County Board of Education
W. H. Rosenbarger
G. L. Morris
Morris Hotel
Weaver
Morris
Rosenbarger
Editor Self
Corydon
G. Self
George
Corydon sells water works bonds at eight percent premium
Corydon town sold 13 000 water works bonds on May 1 for about 8 percent premium, receiving bids from E M Campbell of Indianapolis as top bidder and others from Chicago New York Cincinnati Cleveland and Indianapolis. The 20 year bonds carry 6 percent interest with a five year option, and a New York bid for straight bonds exceeded 1500. The board’s reasoning on rate remains unclear.
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Corydon
E. M. Campbell
Indianapolis
S. A. Kean & Co
Chicago
T. B. Potter
New York
P. S. Briggs & Co
Cincinnati
W. J. Hays & Sons
Cleveland
Harry E. Weil & Co
J. F. Wild & Co
Ind
Sesongood & Mayer
Bank of Corydon
Petrified ham linked to historic theft near Harrodsburg
E M Gibner claims possession of a petrified ham found about twenty years ago near Harrodsburg Kentucky. It was recovered from a cliff in a ravine with saltpeter, allegedly stolen by a darkey in slave times and hidden there until the rock filled the hollow. It may be seen at The Democrat office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Gibner
Harrodsburg
Darkey
Democrat
Mendelssohn Male Quartette to Perform in Corydon
The Mendelssohn Male Quartette with Marguerite Smith and Helen Faye will appear at the Auditorium on May 15. Corydon residents remember Miss Smith from the Smith Sisters and praise the new group as one of the strongest male quartets in the United States. The event is hailed as an epoch in local entertainment and is expected to draw music lovers from Corydon and vicinity.
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Mendelssohn
Marguerite Smith
Helen Faye
Corydor
Smith Sisters
Corydon
Mendellssohn Company
United States
Marion
Gratitude Letter to Old Capital Lodge After Benefit Payment
Harriet A. Riely thanks Old Capital Lodge No 131 K of H for sending a $2000 draft in full payment of her late husband L A Riely s benefit certificate. She praises the order for aiding widows and orphans and expresses heartfelt appreciation for their prompt action.
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Old Capital Lodge
K. of
L. A. Riely
Harriet A. Riely
Corydon Beats Mauckport In Patchwork Baseball Battle
Corydon baseball club defeated Mauckport 28 to 9 at the Fair Ground last Friday. Willie Heth pitched for Corydon with Winkler catching, forming a strong battery. Mauckport used three pitchers and catchers amid a chaotic scorecard as their regular pitcher was absent.
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Corydon
Mauckport
Fair Ground
Willie Heth
Winkler
Mauckport Boys
Petit Jury Names Drawn for May Term Circuit Court
The list of petit jurymen drawn for the May term of the Circuit court includes J. R. Grable Harrison township Felix Vausha Spencer C. M. Markwell Franklin John Damon Jackson Chris Elwanger El. McKinster Harrison Cort McCoy Franklin John Reeves Taylor Wn. Fisher Heth Ben Fleck Jackson Conrad Richert Franklin Henry C. Kelley Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
J. R. Grable
Harrison Township
Felix Vausha
Spencer
C. M. Markwell
Franklin
John Damon
Jackson
Chris. Elwanger
el. McKinster
Harrison
Cort McCoy
John Reeves
Taylor
Wn. Fisher
Heth
Ben Fleck
Conrad Richert
Franklin U
Henry C. Kelley
Old Couple Marries Despite Opposition at Quick Ceremony
Despite efforts to thwart the match, Joseph Rogge of Heth township and Mrs. Jane Engleman of Harrison township were married Friday in a brief ceremony with few witnesses. The aged pair, nicknamed Uncle Jo, were spirited to the home of the intended and wed by a preacher, starting a new life together among longtime friends who wish them happiness in their remaining days.
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Virginia
S. R. Grubb
Nettie Briffett
Mendelssohn
Fanny
Funk
Joseph Rogge
Heth Township
Jane Engleman
Harrison Township
Pike Petition Filed from Spencer Township
A petition was filed with the Board of Commissioners from Spencer township asking to macadamize the Corydon and Milltown road and the connecting east and south roads. The petition lists Ham Sieg Eugene Troncin and 93 others and covers about 94 miles of road work.
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Board of Commissioners
Spencer Township
Ham Sieg
Eugene Troncin
Corydon and
Milltown
Moberly
Said Road
Depauw
Look Here Hotel for Sale in Corydon Indiana
Good hotel on principal street near depot and wagon works in Corydon. Will sell on reasonable terms with immediate possession. Inquire W. S. Shuck Corydon Ind. Apr 23.
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Corydon
W. S. Shuck
Ind
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Blue River Townships
Mr. Funk
Alex Miller
Eastman Tower
Interior Department
Gge
J. S. Pfrimmer
Indiana
Farmer
Bath House Row
Eggs
Egestt
Republicans
Mendelssohn Male Quartette
The
Lodge
Corydon, Ind
Petit Jury
Pike
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