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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1903
Page
4
Announcement shows editors and proprietors in Corydon Indiana with postal registration details and subscription rates. Rates listed include one year in advance and penalties for nonpayment, indicating a standard newspaper terms notice. The snippet references the Democrat Building and the Corydon post office as part of the backing details.
The piece argues trusts sell cheaper abroad than at home and urges tariff law revision to ease trust evils. It questions Republican papers over bribery cases in Missouri and notes 1900 census counts of African American voters in Indiana influencing party favor. It asks Roosevelt's federal appointments to blacks should extend to Indiana as the colored vote helps Republicans.
Wheat harvests and planting activity fill the week as residents report social visits and movements. Mrs Negus has the grip while Miss Lizzie Stults and Jennie Miller visit family. Isaac Steepleton celebrates his 52nd birthday with a large gathering on April 26.
Movements and visits in White Cloud include Mr Hocer moving his family, Miss Nova Keiler staying with Mrs Cora Conrad, and Breeden visiting Mrs Amanda Borden. Rev Breeden to attend Bible Convention at Fountain church next Sunday. Old Maids Convention at Fountain raised 12.75 dollars. Proceeds and Sunday school progress under Charley Louden. Miss Blaine Borden heads to Indianapolis for business college. Various visits to and from Lang's schoolhouse, Duwester, and Blue River Chapel noted.
Miss Flornce Pressier of Louisville visited her parents in Lanesville. Mrs. Wolfe of Corydon visited Dr. and Mrs. Wolfe. Denie Koblenz of Louisville visited John Pressier family. Catholic School event drew large audience. Mrs. Fachinger improving. several others unimproved. William Ott and Miss Josephine Riehmer wed last Tuesday by Father Peckskamp. Valentine Kiesler, returning from Colorado and California, shows health gains. brother-in-law George Youner also came home.
Trustee Bennett of Scott township invites graduates to meet at No 1 school house Saturday night May 16 to arrange a protran for the commencement exercises.
A Philadelphia Inquirer reprint quotes a staunch defense of pie from an Indiana influenced arguing it as a democratic symbol and staple against alleged pie hostility from the University of Indianapolis and Miss Edith Abbott. The piece mocks pie critics and asserts pie's enduring American cultural role.
A Harrison township taxpayer complains the pike contract missed its December 1902 completion, leaving five miles unfinished five months into May. Bonds funded the road and the first interest payment is due. the author urges the contractor to cover five sevenths of that interest this year.
A May 10 gathering at Uncle Henry Grable's home two miles east of Corydon celebrated his wife’s fifty third birthday. One hundred two guests enjoyed an outdoor feast under apple trees with music and social chats. Charles Dick photographed the event.
Corydon residents urge action against the Cumberland Telephone Co to prevent cutting trees that give the town its famed natural beauty. Locals warn that wholesale removal would rob the town of its attractive feature and blemish its inheritance.
A Dutchman laments to his dog that the animal has easy life while he endures endless chores. He compares their routines from waking to bedtime and notes the endless cycle of work and care, ending with the grim joke that both may end in death and hell.
Kron reports a fine boy at his house. Mrs. Barnes took a flying trip to the city. Sue Hill shows improvement after a bad spell of lagrip. Rev. Murr holds a protracted meeting at DePauw church. Mrs Conner and daughter Ollie visited New Albany last week. Mr and Mrs Shireman of New Albany visited relatives nearby. Peter Case, an aged resident nearby, is in critical condition with death expected soon. Ranger.
County Commissioners finalize back pay under late Republican era law after long taxpaying dispute. Otto Cunningham ex Clerk receives 653 80, J. M. Baelz ex Sheriff 1655 11, A. Bline Clerk - SSTH Philip Loiich Sheriff 1355. 13 TREE.
The list shows successful graduates from district and town schools in Harrison County with names by township, followed by scheduled commencements. Dates span June across multiple townships including Harrison, Blue River, Taylor, Franklin, Jackson, Morgan, Spencer, Webster, Scott, Washington, Posey, Boone, Heth, and others with venues at New Amsterdam, Elizabeth, Laconia, Mt. Zion.
Farmers plant corn as community notes report weekly prayer meetings and social visits. Thomas L Wright smiles over a new baby girl for Miss Maud AlJen visiting New Albany. Wright recovering from a leg injury prior weeks. Blue Eyes appears in town chatter.
The Corydon Colored School will stage its closing exercises at the College Auditorium next Tuesday evening May 19 1903. The program includes literary selections from grade pupils music drills and songs. Proceeds aid library improvements and industrial work equipment. Reserved seats 15 cents general 10 cents children 5 cents seats at Rielys drug store.
Special train leaves 7th Street Union Depot at 7:00 a.m. returning to Louisville at 11:40 p.m. Low round trip rates listed for Rushville 1.00, Kightstown 1.00, Anderson 1.25, Alexandria 1.25, Marion 1.50. Tickets at City Office 258 4th Ave and at Depot. S J Gates general agent.
John S Windell a prominent farmer and respected Washington township resident died Saturday the 9th of inst at about 70 years. He had fought a long illness but remained active. Survived by a widow and four sons. A constant reader with a vast fund of knowledge. Interred at Windell burying ground on Sunday.
Notice of meeting of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co. of Harrison county at Corydon court house on Saturday May 16 1903 at 1 o clock p m to adopt new by laws and constitution and conduct business. Thomas H Smith presiding H J Albin secretary.
Mrs. Caroline Shields of Boone township recovered from a left femur fracture suffered on Thanksgiving morning after slipping on ice. At 82 her doctors deem the healing remarkable. she was able to visit her son Georia and family on Sunday. The femur was broken squarely and split nearly to the knee.
Next Monday evening the great passion play The Oberemergon will be presented at the Auditorium by professional entertainers Davis and Henry. Seats are available at Riely’s.
By Saturday evening May 9 1903, 142 individuals and firms had opened deposit accounts at First National Bank. The record shows gradual asset increases with balances ranging from about 61,828 to 88,748 dollars across the period, reflecting steady growth in deposits and assets.
A reader urges the Democratic trustees to choose a county Superintendent of schools who is moral and honorable and will not tolerate profane or indecent language in schools, especially around females, to uphold high standards for teachers.
An old advertisement touts De Witt's White Hazel Salve as a quick cure for a range of skin issues from cat scratch to burns and boils. It claims scar reduction and urges purchase from L. A. Rusiy & Son as a distributor for piles and related conditions.
John Cunningham of Hill Grove advertises three large brood sows and twenty one pigs of the Poland China breed for sale.
Georgy Wheat and Rebecca Wheat case disposed before Judge Gough in Boonville. Defendant granted divorce and $525 alimony, restored to maiden name Morris. Plaintiff awarded possession of his farm on June 6.
The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company reports in April 1903 a net subscriber gain. Readers note 96163 subscribers on April 1st, 3677 joined during April, 3029 discontinued, yielding a total of 97016 subscribers by April 30.
Money to borrow on a first mortgage offered on easy terms by a savings and loan association. February 1 listing.
Scott's Emulsion is described as a life giving remedy for men women and children. It claims to restore flesh strength for consumption and wasting diseases while offering sustaining nourishment for women and growth support for pale thin and sickly children. Free samples are promised.
Charles Stoll works as barber in Barrens. Levi Snyder offers a fine mare for sale. J. W. Resch and sister visited Louisville. George A. Keller plans a new dwelling for Mrs. Windfield. Resch and family visited Christopher Kopp and wife on Sunday. Albert Kopp active as hustling huckster. Jacob Hauswald making baseball bats. John Denbo and family Quebbeman and wife and Levi Snyder and wife visited E. J. Fogal and wife on Sunday.
Percy Davis visits New Albany while farmers plant corn. Jacob Schneider nears completion on a new barn. Wm Heckelman remodels his store interior. Henry Wolfe shipped lumber to Columbus Indiana last week. Michael Resch and wife attend funeral of sister Mrs Guenthert in Louisville last Thursday. Patent medicine ad mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets with refund if not cured.
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