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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1905
Page
1
A compact meditation on the community newspaper's role. It stresses that the home paper remains devoted to gathering news for the people, records readers' successes and sorrows, and preserves the memory of individuals even when others forget. It asserts journalists deserve fair treatment and deliver positives as well as criticism.
Wm H Lowry, ex New Albany resident now Indianapolis attorney, refuses to abandon the anti smoking law challenge. After smoking in Marion county court house he faced grand jury, was indicted, and the case went to trial in Indianapolis with a loss. Two violators in New Albany paid fines and were released. no further arrests have occurred. John T Mathes sold his farm northwest of town to Wm Taylor and plans to move to Huntsville Alabama next fall.
John Mann of New Albany reported to the Board of Commissioners on a road system survey in Harrison township. The plan would cost about 40 000 dollars for 2.5 miles from Corydon town limits, exceeding local tax funds by around 5 000 dollars. Petitioners asked to reduce to two miles with an estimated cost of 38 119 dollars for 19.5 miles at 2000 dollars per mile. The survey cost totaled 237.90 dollars.
The Board of Commissioners issued tax refunds totaling multiple amounts to residents including Thomas Leffler of Posey township $11.26 for Blue River land taxes Fred Bye $2.91 Catharine Blankenbaker $3.48 George H Beckhart of Boone township $5 Martha E Shumaker Posey township $0.42 Emmett Beanblossom Heth township $4.82.
A heavy storm last Friday hit Indianapolis killing two people and injuring several. Lightning struck buildings and winds caused widespread damage to wheat fruit trees and timber across the state with high waters and additional deaths reported in various locations.
Advertising copy claims a single day cure for a cold using laxative bromo quinine tablets. It states all druggists refund the money if it fails, signed E. W. Grove on each box, price 25 cents, with six boxes per order.
Rev. Hudson leads a revival meeting at Zoar church with a large number of new members joining the congregation.
John E Green of Scott township saw his barn burn last Thursday night. Four horses and a mule perished along with four tons of hay fifty bushels of corn fodder and harness. Loss estimated at about one thousand dollars with no insurance. Fire cause unknown though suspected incendiary.
The piece praises Clerk McRae for quickly learning his duties and handling business directly. It notes he is consistently at the office, governs cash records accurately, and can pinpoint every dollar’s allocation, underscoring that the elected official should run the office personally.
The Highland Christian church on the Ohio river postponed its baptizing and fish fry due to heavy rain. The event aimed to fund church needs and had planned eighteen baptismal candidates with Elder Radcliffe and Rev Grimes assisting, but only two were baptized.
The I O O F the K of P and the G A R will decorate graves of their members in Georgetown on May 30 with Hon J L O Bannon as principal speaker. Also announced a birth: a son to Mr and Mrs John Denhart of Ramsey.
State Superintendent Fassel A. Cotten reports public school teachers obtained exam questions via a purchased list. The fraud, detected by County Superintendent Mendenhall, spans multiple counties with a state board meeting planned to address the issue and pursue suspects. Detectives may be hired to locate those involved.
Mrs William Bottorff west of town sends a large bouquet of choicest roses to the Democrat office force. The blooms brighten the sanctum and lift spirits, with thanks for the thoughtful gesture.
A quoted statement from an exchange highlights beliefs in fairness and truth in journalism. It asserts no enemies to punish and a duty to print news and tell the truth. It pledges independence and conscience, likening a newspaper to a man guided by integrity.
Judge Cook names Joseph Graves of Jackson township and A L Rudolph of Morgan to the Board of Review for the June session.
Prof W H Fouse, principal, presided at Lincoln High School Gallipolis Ohio commencement exercises on the 16th. He was re elected for next year with a substantial salary raise, pleasing Corydon friends who hold him in high esteem for his long successful service. Corydon residents wish him continued promotion and success.
Daniel Borden of Scott Township suffered a severe eye injury after a sassafras twig snapped back from a bent branch while he was plowing. The impact destroyed his sight and caused intense suffering.
We will furnish you an abstract title. We have been making abstracts of title and, along with our other business, have prepared an abstract record of all real estate in Harrison county. We can provide a complete title from the Government up to the present time as shown by county records. James B. Brewster and Frank M. Wilson.
An advertisement extols Kennedy Laxative Honey and Tar as a non opioid cough remedy that moves the bowels to expel colds and soothes the throat. The Rebekah Lodge of Laconia invites the public to a strawberry festival on Saturday night May 27. Mrs. John Bennett promotes a new dress goods line.
In a Circuit Court trial last week Attorney Tom Ellsworth of Leavenworth testified about his office and time spent there. When asked if he kept an office sign and waited for clients he replied yes, humorously noting he spent most time there waiting for clients. The judge urged restraint as the exchange reminded many lawyers of similar experiences.
Gov. Hanley directs a commission choosing a hospital site to tour several cities without entertaining the members. The group will pay own hotel and travel costs, stay one day in each city, and avoid any actions that could bias the decision in favor of a location.
In Morgan township circuit court on Monday the case Sears versus Sears was heard to enforce a right of way over land held by George Sears's brother. George, son of the late Anderson Sears, claims a route across his brother's portion after a division of the estate.
Drugstores offer PAZO OINTMENT with a guarantee to cure any case in 6 to 14 days. First application provides relief. Priced at 50 cents. If unavailable, send 50 cents in stamps to Paris Medicine Co. St Louis MO for post paid mail order. Also notes new Mohairs and Panamas at Keller's.
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