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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1903
Page
8
A Macon Missouri preacher vows to preach only the truth at funerals and wedding notices, criticizing excessive eulogies of the dead or the living. The Creston Iowa Advertiser argues for moderation, noting overdone tributes distort reality and mislead readers.
The piece argues President Roosevelt was pressured by tariff interests and party leaders to reuse warmed over speeches on trust busting for his western trip. It cites a Minneapolis April 4 address closely matching Secretary of War Stout’s Cooper Union speech, implying domination by trusted interests.
May 4 election results list New Amsterdam officers Marshal Mitchem Shuck Clerk and Treasurer J C Frank Trustees George Tandy James H Greer John Woodward Crandall officers Marshal Thomas Bridgeman Clerk and Treasurer G H Mader Trustees Lewis Temple William H Dyer Joseph C Bird
W. O. Stutesville, a nearby farmer, killed a lion found in his barn after two dogs were attacked. The animal, believed to be from a circus, caused local excitement as it moved toward Statesville before being shot. Stutesville plans to mount the skin.
Real estate notice offers a pleasant cottage with a good cistern and all outbuildings on easy terms. Contact mb 4t exry W. Denbo, Corydon Indiana. Plus a testimonial for Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets from Joseph Pominville after doctors failed. Available 25 cents a box at Crosier's Corner Drug Store. Also seed corn samples at Hickman & Hickman’s with two ear stalks expected. belts priced at $1. Calls to C H Ginkins for monument work.
An old newspaper ad extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary ailments. It claims sediment in water signals kidney trouble and promises relief for back pain, frequent urination, and post drinking effects. The ad offers free book and bottle via mail from Kilmer s Home of Swamp Root in Binghamton New York.
San Francisco saving banks report deposits of 156,817,637, a per capita of about 2380, beating all prior years and outpacing US averages. Statewide bank assets reach 145,376,024, up 24,371,497 from former records. California’s promise spans farming, fruit, alfalfa, and dairying as land prices dip and travel to the West grows with a $35 Chicago-Cali fare good until June 15.
Union Pacific sells one way colonist tickets to California Washington and Oregon points with varied prices. Rates include 25.00 to San Francisco 20.00 to Ogden Salt Lake City 22.50 to Spokane and Wenatchee 27.00 to Everett and New Whatcom 25.00 to Portland Seattle and Tacoma and 25.00 to Ashland Roseburg Eugene Albany and Salem via Portland Tickets available daily through June 1903 routed via connections from Chicago and St Louis for lower through fares. W H Connor G A Cincinnati Ohio handles inquiries.
Isaac LaHue Sr a veterinarian at Nevin Indiana will continue general practice with a focus on obstetrics of domestic animals vivisections venesection poll evil fistula and filing teeth. Medicines kept on hand for colic and emergency diseases and prices are reasonable.
H P Burbage, a Greenville law student, suffered a four to five year cough that alarmed him he might have consumption. After trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, he reports a remarkable change and says two bottles cured him permanently. Sold by Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
Philip L. Hirt, a resident of Lanesville Indiana, will apply to Harrison county Board of Commissioners at Corydon June 1903 for license to retail intoxicating liquors in the front room of a one story frame building on lot 6 Main street Lanesville Franklin township Harrison county. The room measures 12 by 20 feet with a low ceiling and connects to a ware room and barber shop and hotel office.
A male resident over two years old in Lavesville, Franklin township, Harrison county, Indiana, plans to apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at Corydon for a license to sell intoxicating liquors for consumption on the premises. The location is the west front room of a one story frame building on Tot No. 67, Main street, Lavesville, with a 15 by 11 foot room and a front glass door, plus multiple interior doors to a warehouse area.
A male resident of Palmyra Morgan Township Harrison County Indiana will apply to the County Board of Commissioners at the June session 1908 for license to retail and sell intoxicating liquors in Palmyra at a front room of a two room one story frame building on Lot 66 Mast Addition Main Street. The room is twelve feet by twelve and on the ground floor with two east windows and front windows and a central door. Signed Joseph H Stierstedyster.
A male resident over twentyone in Gresham Jackson township Harrison county Indiana will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the Corydon session on the first Monday of January 1903 for a license to retail intoxicating liquors in a premises described as the lower west front room of a two story frame building on Front street Gresham. The space measures 2 by 18 feet with a ten foot ceiling and includes multiple doors windows and transoms as listed. Jacob Isterling seeks permission to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons to be consumed on the premises.
Notice announces sealed bids due by 10:00 a m May 30 1903 at the Trustee's Office Webster Township Harrison County Indiana for a new school house in Dist No 2. Bids to be opened at the office about 3:00 p m May 30 1903. Specifications on file. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. Jacob H. Gutty Township Trustee Webster Township Harrison County Ind dated May 4 1903.
Train numbers 1 2 3 4 run solid between Louisville and St Louis while 9 10 between U ville and Evansville run solid with chair cars. Through sleeping car service links St Louis Louisville to Chattanooga Birmingham and other Southeast points. Night trains with Pullman drawing room sleepers provide buffet service between Louisville and St Louis.
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