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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary notice shows post office handling and subscription pricing. References include Corydon Nebraska bookkeeping phrases such as second class matter and annual rates. The text hints at annual dues in advance and countyship details, with price markers like 1.00 1.26 and 1.15.
For Congress W T Zeno Prosecuting Attorney John H Luckett Representative A F Lopp Sierk C A Bline Treasurer Ed OConnor Sheriff Philip E Lotich County Assessor Johns Babermel Surveyor Daniel M Shard Commissioner V Mathes Sommission Contissioner Foyer-W Sirwelfg Nye
A fragmented report lists township trustees and the assessor, with names such as Philip Walther and Joseph DPD, among others. The text mentions trust duties, election items, and potential appointments, but details are unclear due to OCR damage.
A Harrison County political fever features McKinley and Durbin issues, Republic an votes, and bimetallism debate. Reference to Kentucky Derby winner Lieutenant Gilson and a $7000 purse colors a busy May political page.
The article argues the Spring elections show a Democratic trend in Indiana. It notes towns long Republican shifting to Democrats, strong labor support for Democrats, and a broad Republican vote slump. It predicts Democrats will win decisively this fall with a larger majority than before.
The Louisville Times quotes Bryan arguing that prosperity cannot be measured by bank figures or trade, criticizing Republican policies as a roof-first approach. He contends wealth should benefit workers first, and capitalists will only pass on gains as obliged, not generously.
Reports after the Republican State convention say Durbin, the GOP nominee for governor, planned a rest and abroad trip but now stays home to open campaign headquarters. In Anderson a 500 vote Republican majority flipped to a Democratic majority in the spring election, prompting reflections on party and trusts.
A critical editorial argues Republicans will not enforce the existing antitrust law and labels their Indianapolis platform as deceptive. It cites small margins in New Albany elections and notes Parks Martin’s call for a Democratic state convention with 1527 delegates, including Harrison county's 14 seats.
The Republican party of India selects a candidate described as a banker with stock manipulation ties and connections to Mark Hanna, prompting scrutiny of its suitability for the governorship.
The laboring men of Anderson voted solidly against the Durbin crowd last week and will likely repeat the pattern this fall. Democrats carried several towns in the state last week that had never before voted Democratic.
The public sentiment favors no alliance with Britain, expressed clearly as a desire for independence from formal ties or implied commitments. Supporters stress national sovereignty and wary of entangling alliances that could pull the United States into European conflicts.
The statement notes that Americans express sympathy for the Boers in their fight for liberty, reflecting public sentiment on foreign colonial conflict. The phrase suggests broader interest in anti imperial struggles during the period.
Caroline Fowler born October 1 1828 in Rowan County North Carolina was the wife of Rev J M Fowler and mother of a large Indiana family. She moved to Pike County with her parents in 1831 and married in Petersburg in 1850. A church member since 1857 she lived much of her life as an invalid after paralysis struck September 10 1895. She died April 29 1900 near Crandal Harrison County Indiana aged 71 years 6 months 28 days and was buried at Bethel cemetery near Crandal. Funeral services were led by J T Wobson. Arrangements had been made for her Golden Wedding with J M Fowler on May 7 1900.
John W. Conrad of three miles southwest of this place captured a black crested night heron near the creek. The bird, with beautiful plumage, is extremely rare in this state.
The Bullett Implement Co. showcases its nicest display of buggies and surveys in Corydon with tempting prices and a prompt to see them before you buy.
Richard M. Minpurn secretary prints a list of for sale Shue fertilizer brands and local dealers led by A J Sappenfield Corydon and J W McInrosa local manager. The notice guarantees products are mechanically perfect or sale void and notes lower prices with brands tested for Harrison county soils.
A. Hopkins & Co., manufacturers of Raw Bone, Bone & Potash, Hopkins Phosphate, Pride of Georgetown, and Hopkins Special Wheat & Corn Grower. Sold by Lawrence Garing Corydon Indiana Andrew Ebert Elizabeth Henry Richert Alan W S Watson Mauckport D8 Stoker New Amsterdam. B F Merk Rosewood John Cunningham Evans Landing John T Ashton Laconia J B Stewart Gen Agt mar2s tf
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