Electric line proposed from New Albany to Corydon and Wyandotte Cave
Local interest grows in an electric railway linking New Albany to Corydon via Wyandotte Cave Leavenworth and Corydon with Blue River water power potential. Proponents urge rapid action, citing rich timber stone and farming districts along the route and the prospect of a paying investment if capitalists are convinced. Public debate notes the corridor would pass through Corydon Leavenworth and Wyandotte Cave with power from the Blue River area to operate cars.
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New Albany
Corydon
Wyandotte Cave
Leavenworth
Indiana
Blue River
White Cloud
Crawford County
Look Here Hotel for Sale in Corydon Indiana
Hotel property in Corydon Indiana listed for sale on reasonable terms with immediate possession. Proximity to depot and wagon works highlighted. Inquiries directed to W S Shuck Corydon Ind. plus separate land listing near Valley City Washington township one mile south good tillable acreage priced cash. Also Laxative Bromo Quinidine Tablets advertised with no cure no pay claim at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
W. S. Shuck
Ind
Valley City
Washington Township
E. Jacobs
Glidas
Thousands Suffer Kidney Trouble Without Knowing It
A newspaper notice promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a kidney remedy. It explains how to test kidney health with standing water sediment and outlines alleged benefits for back pain, urinary issues, and general rheumatic symptoms. The ad claims endorsements, sample bottles, and free literature from Kilmer & Co at Binghamton NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swamp Root
Dr. Kilmer & Home of
Swamp Root. Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Delegates Called to Third Judicial Circuit Convention
Official notice from Leavenworth Minnesota dated May 9 1902 summons delegates from Crawford and Harrison counties to a May 28 1902 convention at English Crawford County for nominating Democratic candidates for Judge and Prosecuting Attorney. S. A. Beals and Ep D. Mitchell chairmen.
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Leavenworth
Mnd
Third Judicial Circuit
Crawford
Harson
English
Crawford County
Congressman's Home Visit Highlights Cuba Trade Speech
Congressman Zenor and wife returned from Washington. He paired with Hemenway during his absence and gave speeches on key bills. He argued for reciprocal trade with Cuba, detailing sugar production and the Dingley tariff, urging readers to understand tariff effects on American industry and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zenor
Washington
Hemenway
Indiana
Cuba
Republican Party
United States
U. S
Struck Jury List For Burn vs Bennett Case
In the Burn versus Bennett case the circuit court moved to a struck jury process. Forty names were drawn, twenty four struck, leaving sixteen potential jurors listed in order: James A W Davis Spencer township Frank Stevens Blue River township David M Goss Blue River township Henry J Bye Jackson township James McKinster Harrison township Henry Wolfe Webster township Jacob Fawyer Harrison township Frederick Seitz Franklin township Marion D Dewees Jackson township Silas Bringle Jackson township Harry McGrain Harrison township James Burgess Posey township George Bruch Harrison township David Charley Harrison township James M Marshall Harrison township Joseph Bussabarger Scott township
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah C. Burn
Alize Bennett
James A. W. Davis
Spencer Township
Frank Stevens
Blue River Township
David M. Goss
Blue River
Henry J. Bye
Jackson Township
James McKinster
Harrison Township
Henry Wolfe
Webster Township
Jacob Fawyer
Frederick Seitz
Franklin Township
Marion D. Dewees
Silas Bringle
Harry McGrain
James Burgess
Posey Township
George Bruch
David Charley
James M. Marshall
Joseph Bussabarger
Scott Township
Boone township graduates meet for commencement planning
Notice to Graduates. The Boone township school graduates are requested to meet at the office of the township trustee next Saturday May 17 at 1 o clock p m to make arrangements for the commencement exercises. E S Cooper Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone Township
E. S. Cooper
Farm goods wanted for cash on delivery in Ramsey Indiana
Wanted. Butter wool eggs poultry wheat hogs calves or anything sold by the farmer. Cash paid on delivery. Car of mill feed just received. J. R. White Ramsey Ind. Lime and cement at W. H. Bulleit and Son's.
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J. R. White
Ramsey, Ind
Threshers Keep Working With Chamberlain Remedy
H R Paves of Plymouth Oklahoma reports selling five patties of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to threshers who could not stop work. They continued without losing a day’s time. Remedy sold at Crosiers Corner Drug Store.
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Chamberlain
H. R. Paves
Plymouth
Oklahoma
Crosier’s Corner Drug Store
Big Fourth of July Picnic Proposed by Local Farmer
Valentine Seipel urged THE DEMOCRAT to organize a large July 4 meeting at the Fair Grounds drawing county residents. He proposed a German language address by a noted speaker, a reunion for German settlers, and speeches on old settlement, with Declaration readings in German and English. He urged mobilizing Corydon residents to attract up to 10 000 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Seipel
Democrat
Fair Grounds
Valentine
Corydon
Congressional Delegates Named for Harrison County Convention
Congressman Zenor announced delegates and alternates from Harrison County for the congressional convention. The list includes J. M. Buelz, Jesse Shields, W. Thomas, John F. Habermel, M. W. Funk, John H. Sherrill, Joseph Russell, Tobias Schillmiller, Joseph Chl, James M. Burgess, John Gordon, Hes. Luckett, Theodore Eisert, Pleasant Jenkins, Jake Hiser, Jake Stevens, George H. Wolfe, Ed. Mitchell, Samuel Taylor Jr., Emery Breeden, Jesse Mauck, Lee Hottell, John Stoner, Henry W. Denbo, William Ridley, Michael Gleits, John J. Bulleit, Ed. Haas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Sherrill
Joseph Russell
Tobias Schillmiller
Joseph Chl
James M. Burgess
John Gordon
Hes
Luckett
Theodore Eisert
Pleasant Jenkins
Jake Hiser
Jake Stevens
George H. Wolfe
Mitchell
Samuel Taylor, Jr
Emery Breeden
Jesse Mauck
Lee Hottell
John Stoner
Henry W. Denbo
William Ridley
Michael Gleits
John J. Bulleit
Haas
Corydon High School Commencement Held May 23 1902
The twenty fourth Corydon High School commencement occurs Friday May 23 1902 in the School Hall. No student addresses are planned. Prof T S Lowden of Depauw University will deliver a class address on Body and Brain. Music by Gerardi's Orchestra of Louisville. Diplomas awarded to Roy F Forbis Judson R Funk Annis G Hudson Sarah E Sonner and Elizabeth Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon High Schools
U Ted
T. S. Lowden
Depauw Univrsity
Rody and Braind
Gerardi
Louisville
Roy F. Forbis
Judson R. Funk
Annis G. Hudson
Sarah E. Sonner
Elizabeth Williams
Spencer Township Pike Appointments Made for Survey
The Spencer township commissioners announced last week the survey team for the free pike project. Engineer Benjamin Jordan will lead the effort with viewers Charles D. Stevens and Charles F. Stevens. Chain carriers Eugene Troncin and Ed Henriot, and axman Leon Davis complete the crew. Survey began last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Township Free Pike
Benjamin Jordan
Charles D. Stevens
Charles F. Stevens
Eugene Troncin
Henriot
Axman
Leon Davis
Ellen Olinger Dies at 87 Widow of Benjamin Olinger
Mrs Ellen Olinger of Webster township widow of the late Benjamin Olinger died May 10 of paralysis at age 87. She was born Miss McRae and was the last survivor of both families. Survived by six children four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral held Sunday at Sharon church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Olinger
Webster Township
Benjamin Olinger
West Point Baseball to Face Corydon at Fair Grounds
West Point, among the nation's strongest teams, meets Corydon at the Fair Grounds tomorrow Thursday at 1 30 p m. Admission is 10 cents. Support the team with a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Point
Brandenburg
Corydon
Fair Grounds
Egg Sales Notice from Henry W Denho in Corydon
Henry W Denho of Corydon Indiana advertises eggs for hatching White Wyandottes priced at 50 cents for 15 eggs with scores from 93 to 944. He is taking orders for February through May and offers first come, first served booking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Denho
Mendelssohn Quartet concert thrills Corydon audience
Marguerite Smith selects the Mendelssohns for a standout evening at the Auditorium. The Corydon public, eager for fine entertainment, books reserved seats for the performance featuring the renowned actor and the celebrated quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Marguerite Smith
Miss Smith
The
Mendelssohns
State Democratic Convention in Indianapolis June 4 1902
The Democracy of Indiana will assemble in the state convention at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis at 10 a m Wednesday June 4 1902 to nominate state officers adopt a platform and handle other business. Delegates total 1547 allocated one for every 200 votes and one for each fraction over 109 of Zollars 1900 presidential vote. Nominations will include Secretary of State Auditor Attorney General Clerk of Supreme Court Superintendent of Public Instruction State Geologist State Statistician one Supreme Court judge for the Fifth District and six Appellate Court judges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democracy of
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
Indianapolis
Democratic State Central Committee
Zollars
Supreme Court
Notice to Graduates of Scott Township Meeting
Notice to graduates of Scott township announces a meeting with the trustee at school district No. 8 in White Cloud. The gathering, Saturday night May 17, invites all interested parties and teachers to help plan commencement, arrange the program, and handle related business. Wn. Bennet, Township Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Township
Wn. Bennet
Chinook Tribe No. 243 Roars in Corydon With Adoptions Planned
The Chinook Tribe No. 243 of Corydon Indiana reports strong growth and active adoptions as weekly meetings at Maccabee Hall continue. Leaders urge members to aid the needy, bury the dead, and support widows and orphans while preparing pale faces for eventual acceptance into Wigwams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Red Man
F.&c
Ind
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After Fourteen Years of Suffering
Josh Edgar of Germantown California suffers sciatic rheumatism for fourteen years. He used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and was quickly relieved and soon cured, with no return. The remedy is sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh Edgar
Germantown
Cal
Chamberlain
Crosier's Corner Drug Store
Corydon Commercial Club Aims to Unite Town and County
Long felt need in Corydon and Harrison county prompts formation of a Commercial Club to remove town county prejudice and foster cooperation. The cannery project would create a local market for farmers fruits and vegetables, boosting both farmers and town business through shared effort. Shoulders to the wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Harrison County
Indiana
Serious Injury After Scuffle With Roy Forbis
Attorney C. L. Fleshman with a friendly scuffle last week fell and hit his head on the pavement bruising him and keeping him out for days. He walked to his hotel for dinner Saturday but soon grew worse and was briefly in a serious condition. Doctors Lawson Funk and Neely treated him, and he has improved though contusion of the brain with heart complications is suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Fleshman
Roy Forbis
Sunday School Celebration at Musselman Church
A Sunday school celebration is planned at Musselman A B Church two miles southwest of New Middleton on July 4. County Sunday schools are invited to attend. Notable speakers and ample refreshments will be on hand, with proceeds designated for church repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musselman A. B. Church
New Middletown
Corydon High School Sermon to Be Delivered by Rev Grubb
The Corydon High School graduation class sermon will be delivered by Rev. Stanley R. Grubb in the School Hall next Sunday evening. Good music will be on the program. Mrs. A. A. Clark of St Paul Minn spent winter at Sea Breeze Fla en route home visiting sister Mrs Jett Flora and nephew Horace Flora east of Corydon. Mrs. Clark and daughter will spend the summer at White Bear Lake Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon High School
Stanley R. Grubb
A. A. Clark
St. Paul
Minn
Sea Breeze
Fla
Jett Flora
Mauckport
Horace Flora
Corydon
Clark
White Bear Lake
Students tour wagon works and plan cave trip
The report notes a visit by Students to a wagon factory on Monday and a forthcoming trip by nature lovers to Wyandotte Cave next Monday. It highlights the Mendelssohn Quartet secured by Prof. Hallett and praises the Webster Literary and Debating Society for its programs. A social at the Auditorium last Friday drew about 200 youths under organizers Ollye Wolfe Ora Briffett Charles Reagan Clarence Hadlock and C R Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Literary and Debating Society
Ollye Wolfe
Ora Briffett
Charles Reagan
Clarence Hadlock
C. R. Watson
Mt Pelee eruption devastates St Pierre Martinique
Reports describe Mt Pelee erupting near St Pierre Martinique destroying the city and causing massive loss of life. A French cruiser saved about thirty people while lava and ash affected Barbadoes and ships at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pelee
Martinique
St. Pierre
Barbadoes
Closing Exercises At Colored School Feature Three-Act Opera
The colored school presents The Crowning of the Fairies a three act operetta with cast including Jewel Scissors Know All George Stith Laughing Gas Frank Arnett Staybehind Willie Brown Fatema Etta Walker Do Little Hovey Stith Franchion Helena Brown Leaders of the Fairie Dirt Pearl Stith Georgia Perry May 29 1902 Admission 15 and 20 cents Proceeds benefit library and manual training classes Names on honor roll Leslie Arnett Willie Brown Alethe Carter Hovey Stith Nora Garner Howard Carter Mrs G W Applegate Sr leads sewing class for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colored School
Jewel Scissors
George Stith
Laughing Gas
Frank Arnett
Staybehind
Willie Brown
Fatema
Etta Walker
Do Little
Hovey Stith
Franchion
Helena Brown
Fairie Dirt
Pearl Stith
Georgia Perry
Leslie Arnett
Alethe Carter
Nora Garner
Howard Carter
G. W. Applegate, Sr
Seven instruments sold in six days at Conrad Music House
Pur chasers named Miss Sallie Shireman Otto Voyles J. W. Lone Sophia Hannel J. S. Coffman A. L. Weathers and John Lynch bought pianos and organs in a six day sale at Conrad Music House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Music House
Miss Sallie Shireman
Otto Voyles
J. W. Lone
Sophia Hannel
J. S. Coffman
A. L. Weathers
John Lynch
New Amsterdam Social Notes and Local Updates
Hugh Friedly is on the sick list. Work on the pike began Monday. The new telephone line is about completed. Miss Beula Cunningham visits Corydon. Mr. and Mrs. Curt Mowrer guests of D. S. Stoker Sunday. Myrtle Moyars of Valley City visits Aliie Funk last Sunday. Maggie Moyars and Minnie Mowrer on a Brandenburg trip last week. S. D. Alexander of Leavenworth visiting sister Mrs. G. L. Montgomery. Fanny Kendle of Leavenworth visiting sister Mrs. Mollie Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beula Cunningham
Corydon
Mrs
Curt Mowrer
D. S. Stoker
Myrtle Moyars
Valley City
Aliie Funk
Maggie Moyars
Minnie Mowrer
Brandenburg
S. D. Alexander
Leavenworth
G. L. Montgomery
Fanny Kendle
Mollie Montgomery
Banana
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic plainly shows iron and quinine
The label states the tonic contains iron and quinine proving its tasteless formula. It asserts no cure no pay and emphasizes that victories against illness rely on the tonic's use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Children's Fertilizer Ad Promotes Scott's Emulsion
An old advertisement presents Scott's Emulsion as a fertilizer for children, claiming it helps growth of flesh, strength, blood, and mind. The copy, from OTT & BOWNE chemists, invites readers to request a free sample and lists a price for a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
OTT & Bowne
Peart W &C
Art
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Third Judicial District
S. A. Beals
Ep. D. Mitchell
Congressman Zenor
W. H. Bulleit & Son
Congressional Delegates
Central Committee
Harrison
Al-Urnates
J. M. Buelz
Jesse Shields
W. Thomas
John F. Habermel
M. W. Funk
Pike
Corydon, Ind
W.F. Avery
Bert Summers
J. L. O'Bannon
John Seipel
J. A. McRae
Jesse Miller
Thomas Conally
W. B. Deweese
S.C. Mauck
Oscar Harbison
Scott Kessinger
W. B. Ludlow
Geo. Montgomery
Clark County
Aeethold
Fo Dubois
Sega
Floyd
Perry
Scote
S. S
Oo. V.N. C
Prof. Hallett
Colored School Notes
New Amsterdam
Hugh Friedly
Children’s Fertilizer
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