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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
4
Corydon Democrat details editors and proprietors Ghas W Thomas and Chas B Ellis. The snippet notes office location in Democrat Building and mailing, with subscription rates listed as one year in advance for in-state and out-of-state options.
Governor LaFollette vetoes a Wisconsin bill and accuses Republicans of a six seventh majority being controlled by corporations and machine politicians. He cites intrusions into the Capitol and influence over lawmakers, alleging bribery and intoxication to sway votes. Separate note reports fifty thousand machinists striking nationwide as a parade of “prosperity” tours tours amid labor unrest.
A new financial scheme dubbed the Ten Sillion Shovel Trust has sparked public interest as investors flock to form trusts around a novel shovel concept. Experts warn potential buyers to exercise caution amid speculative hype and unclear terms.
Stephe through Tequeysserbourg & Weathers flees a tina. Dr Luekett named in slander suit. Patton associated with a general store destroyed by fire. Prosecution claims Patton conspired with eremMovers. Dr Luesell noted as English physician and wealthy local figure. Suit draws attention due to prominence of parties involved.
The Chicago Record and Chicago Times Herald have merged, creating a single prominent daily with combined resources. Readers gain access to both papers’ distinct features, as the new entity expands coverage and strengthens its position in American journalism.
An obituary sketch honors John WallBuren McRae of McRae as a principled, upright man and “gloried in eternal principles of right.” Friends and neighbors reflect on his life, his service, and the loss to Prank and Rachel Sands McRae’s family from New Middletown. The notice notes his role as a steadfast citizen and a model for neighbors.
The report notes wheat productivity as looking well near the Rhine. J Schneider remains on the sick list. A wedding at Rhine brought joy. J Wisenverer was described as the happiest man. Last Friday a heavy rainstorm followed by hail battered the area near Kid.
The Spring term nears completion with record enrollment and high grades. Students and instructors are praised for refinement and earnest work. The campus reports low board and room costs, a wide range of scientific activity, and strong credit recognition by the State University.
Ninety to one hundred relatives and friends gathered at Mrs. Rebecca Fravel’s home on May 17 to celebrate her 66th birthday. A 30 foot long table of fine foods impressed all who returned to find the surprise. Attendees included the Reed and Shaffer families, Lasley Elliott Stover Reese Rhodes Fraver Chaffin Cunningham Lohmeyer Main Smith Applegate Moreland Denbo Wiseman Stonecipher Windell Davidson and others with warm wishes for many more birthdays.
About 100 relatives and friends gathered at David Rhodes home last Sunday to celebrate his 48th birthday. Guests arrived with baskets, the dinner was praised as magnificent and wholesome, and several Rhodes family members attended along with many others. Everyone wished Donnie a long, happy future and many more birthdays.
Convenience George Ross is very ill of Brights disease. John Schilmiller and family visited relatives in Buena Vista Sunday. Mr and Mrs Walter Pearson spent Sunday with Ed Wiesbecker’s family. Mr and Mrs Ed Wessinger of Sugar Grove spent Sunday with home folks. A number of young folks attended the social given by Miss Katie Pirtle last week. Mrs Ed Wells of Louisville Sky is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph Hartung. Miss Josephine Schillmiller visited her sister Mrs John Bierly Elizabeth last week. Miss Celia Seibert and brother Frank spent Sunday with friends in New Middletown. Charles Hall is building an addition to his house.
Program for the Franklin township Sunday School convention at St Peter's Lutheran church on May 26 1901 at 1 30 P M Devotional exercises Rev Wininger Opening address Carl G Aue Duty of Parents to their Children and to the S S Geo Schafer Life Geo G Sehneider What is that to thee Follow me Mrs G W Briffett Let Us Learn of Him John H Heth Clara Righert Secretary J V Detwtsch President There is no further text.
Blue River Township reports a new boy for Mr and Mrs Willard. Corydon residents W A Lagle and G W Freid have returned home. David Lagle, son of Sane vel Lagle near Hancock, who disappeared suddenly, is reported to have gone to the Philippine Islands.
Recorder Henry W. Denbo lists transfers across Harrison County. Transactions include Beanblossom to Emmet Bean blossom 820% acres, Stromire to Amanda McCallen 80 acres, McIntosh to McIntosh 23% acres, and numerous others with parties, parcel sizes, and prices such as 166 acres for 3500 dollars and 78 acres for 3900 dollars. Some entries reference deeds and multiple lot transfers in Mauckport and Cedar Glade.
A dated advice ad claims most Americans suffer dyspepsia and liver complaints with symptoms like sour stomach headaches and heartburn. It recommends a 75 cent bottle of August Flower and two doses for relief, and to obtain Green's Prize Almanac.
George F. Pinaire as administrator will sell at public auction at the late residence in Scott Tow ns. Items include three horses a cow nine calves steam pulverizer water tank corn shredder sheller horse power cutting box corn harvester mowing machine two corn crushers wheat drill carriage two farm houses fruit evaporator steel land roller hay fork corn hay rake corn drill cider mill and assorted agricultural implements and household goods. The property is very valuable and will attract bidders.
In Harrison Circuit Court 1901 partition suit James H Brown v Marinda Jennie Brown et al. Amended complaint and affidavit state Annie H Brown is not a state president and is a necessary party. She is summoned to appear September 1901 at Corydon County Court House and answer or demur. Clerk Cras. A Blink. May 22.
Public Notice from Harrison Township Indiana invites proposals for a single frame school building in District No 1. Bids must be received by noon on the Sunday of June 1901 at the Trustee office in Corydon. Plans and specifications available there. authority reserves right to reject any or all bids.
An old advertisement claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble. It asserts the remedy works in any setting and is sold by all druggists with a positive guarantee.
A male resident over 21 from Lavesville and Franklin township Harrison county Indiana will apply at the Harrison county Board of Commissioners in Corydon at the first Monday of June 1901 for a license to retail and sell intoxicating liquors in a quantity under five gallons to be consumed on the premises described as the lower west room of the building on part of Lot 67 fronting Main street Lanesville Franklin township. Applicant is Herman Bower.
At 2 oclock pm the east half of lot 63 and east half of lot 65 in Lanesville will be sold in three installments one third cash in hand and two thirds on six and twelve months with notes secured by promissory notes and six percent interest. Executor Valentine Kiesler announces sale on May 14 1901.
Jacob Isterling listed as applicant seeks license to sell intoxicating liquors by the glass in the lower west front room of a two story frame building at Front street Gresham Jackson township Harrison county Indiana. Application to Harrison county Board of Commissioners to be heard at June 1901 session. The premises measure 21 by 18 feet with ten foot ceiling and include glass doors windows and multiple interior doors.
John A Hause, a male resident over twenty one, will apply at the June 1901 Corydon Board of Commissioners session for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a small on premises in the front room of a one story frame building at the northeast corner of lot 31 in Laconia Harrison county Indiana. The detailed dimensions and layout of the building are provided as part of the notice.
HARDIN THOMPSON informs citizens of New Amsterdam and Washington township, Harrison County Indiana, of a June 1901 meeting of the Board of Commissioners to seek license to retail intoxicating liquors in a one room storefront at a described Green street lot in New Amsterdam. He also applies to run a confectionery from the same room.
Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for a free gravel road in Posey township. Plans and specifications on file in Corydon Auditor's Office. bids due by 1 pm Friday June 7 1901. contract awarded to lowest responsible bidder if within estimate. bonds required. work to commence June 15 1901 and finish by November 1 1901. specifications available for inspection at the Auditor's office.
Philip L. Hirt advertises Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold. Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with no cure, no pay. Price 25 cents. August 8 lyric.
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