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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1899
Page
4
Editors and proprietors listed as entering at the Corydon Indiana post office as second class minister. Office in Democrat Building. Terms: One year in advance one dollar.
A dense editorial tirade argues that trusts crush competition and profit, while the flag should follow trade not trade following the flag. It condemns the gold standard, cites plow and glass trusts, references Champ Clark and Bryan, and mocks McKinley policy amid Philippine and imperial debates.
A Corydon citizen’s home plan shows six month cost rise from about 8000 to over 15000 due to iron, steel, glass, brick and other trusts. Labor untouched by trusts bears higher prices, sparking calls to strike trusts via the ballot. The Madison Daily Democrat praises a souvenir edition and notes a Columbus meeting date for a national anti trust group.
Old soldiers held memorial exercises yesterday starting at 1 p m in the public square. A procession led by the Cornet band moved to the School Hall for addresses by J L Suddarth and Rev Demunbrun, then to the cemetery to lay flowers on graves. The observance extended to many county points.
Louisville hosts three day event with speakers from Kentucky Illinois Indiana Ohio and Massachusetts including J C Blackburn William Black John Altgeld and W J Bryan across Wednesday to Friday programs. Also notes Oliver A Stepro repays township money and Mrs A D Ried returns after entertaining in Kentucky.
In Mauck port at Squire Hardin's court Fowler and Simler v Sherrill entered its second trial. Ed Fowler struck attorney Gwartney on the stand and was blocked by self defense as court observers intervened. Fowler fined for contempt of court and assault and battery.
A catalog note lists shirts available in stripes and plaids, brocades, polka dots, and plain colors.
The Corydon club met at Mrs. Geo W Applegate's home to elect officers for the new year and receive the Indiana Literary Clubs convention report. Delegates praised local hospitality and the work of the clubs. officials were re elected with two additions, ending the year's activities.
A sequence of brief property transfer entries details transfers between individuals. Hiram Finley to Andrew Rippey covers 41 acres for 410 dollars. Wm Mitchell to Samuel Vogt lists a Corydon pilot with 3 625 value. Henry Tabler to Thomas Turner notes 0 acres for 800 dollars. Robert Wiseman to Joseph Sea cat shows 16 and int 74 acres for 92.50. Wm Zenor to Jacob Gehlbach lists 4 058 acres. John Coleman to John Sears covers 4 acres for 480 dollars. Mary Sears to John Coleman covers 4 acres.
Subscriptions to Termo-CRAT reported for numerous residents including Dan Hall and Robert Baxley. The Rev W B Frost to lecture at Valley City Presbyterian church Thursday night at 7 30 on Jesus the Christ or in His Steps with 84 life size photos. Admission 10 cents. children under 10 free.
Valentine Bosemer one of the oldest Boone township residents died on the 22nd inst. Born in Germany 1811 he came to this country in 1846 with his wife and one child Mrs Barbara Elbert. He worked as a tailor and lived in Louisville until 1896 then moved to Harrison county to live with his youngest daughter. His family includes Mrs Barbara Fibert Mrs Lizzie Greer Mrs Lou Schiel Joseph Bosemer of Louisville and Charles Bosemer of Chicago. He was a member of the German Lutheran church. Remains taken to Louisville for interment.
The Harrison county Board of Commissioners will receive sealed bids for the growing hay crop at the Asylum Farm known as Wise Farm until noon June 10. Bids will be opened and hay sold to the highest bidder for cash. The board may reject any bid. James A. Watson, Auditor. May 29, 1899.
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