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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1905
Page
2
Established 1856. Circulation 2500. THOMAS & ELLIS editors and proprietors. Hostered at Corydon Indiana post office as second class matter. Subscription three months out of county advance. Display ads ten cents an inch per insertion. Readers five cents a line for ads. Special rate on standing ads when time exceeds three months, made known on application.
The piece argues that President Roosevelt exposes railways and tariffs as unjust to Americans while criticizing Republican majorities in Congress. It claims vast wealth concentration and mobilizes anti trust rhetoric, urging action against protected monopolies and rail rate discrimination.
The Biffalo Times contrasts President Roosevelt and Missouri Governor Wolk as reformers. It critiques Roosevelt for talking without enforcing laws and praises Wolk for applying law when evils are found, noting a difference between the two reformers.
The Louisville Times argues that if the Roosevelt Administration proves hollow, Southern admirers will be disappointed as the curtain falls. It notes Governor Hanly's push to enforce laws and his stance on fugitives Taylor and Finley tied to Goebel's murder. The Ft Wayne Gazette hints the Chicago beef trust inquiry may fizz.
Boston on May 24 features George T. Angell of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals criticizing President Roosevelt’s hunting expedition. He condemns the pursuit as teaching youths bloodshed and war while calling Roosevelt a dangerous man and urging accountability for his actions.
Notice to citizens of Lanesville Indiana that a male resident over twenty one will apply to Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the June 1905 session for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons for on premise consumption in the west front room of a one story frame building on Lot 7 Main street Lanesville Franklin township Harrison county Indiana The room measures 15 by 31 feet with glass front and multiple interior doors for a viewable interior and is on ground floor submitted by H O Herman Bower
Citizen notice in Harrison county Indiana that a male resident over 21 will apply at the June 1993 Board of Commissioners session in Corydon for a license to sell intoxicating liquor in a 21 by 8 foot front room on Front Street Gresham Jackson township with a five gallon limit for on premise drinking, detailing room features and access.
On May 7 1905 coroner Peter S Wright was notified of a deceased unknown male found in Boone township Harrison County aged about 30 with blue overalls shirt and undergarments. The body bore no identifying marks and weighed about 160 pounds with a silver half dollar found on the person. Coroner Wright examined the body and recorded this inquest on May 8 1905.
A male resident of Palmyra Morgan township Harrison county Indiana applies to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the June 1905 session for a license to retail intoxicating liquors. The premises described are a front room of a two room frame building on lot 6 East Addition Palmyra Main street Palmyra in Corydon.
An advertisement urges using Hyomei in May or June to cure catarrh faster, noting a simple one dollar outfit with a purse or vest pocket inhaler, medicine dropper, and bottle. Extra bottles cost fifty cents, with a full money back guarantee from L. A. Riely & Son.
HARDIN THOMPSON of New Amsterdam Harrison county Indiana announces he will apply at the June 1905 regu lar session of the Harrison county Board of Commissioners for license to retail and sell intoxicating liquors in a front room of a one story frame building at the southeast corner of lot 9 Green street New Alsterdan and will seek permission to run a confectionery in the same room. The room measures 17 by 16 feet with nine foot ceiling and a single door and window offering a clear view from the street.
Indiana Harrison County court actions for Isaac A Ranson versus Jessie Ransom file a complaint seeking a divorce with a non resident defendant. Notice requires appearance by the first day of the next term, September 1805, at Corydon Court House to answer or demur to the complaint. Clerk James A McRae records the notice.
Real estate transfers show Mary E Steepleton to Mars Sbhin for a lot in La vom, and Breeden Com to Runkin Brew ster for 4a at 294.23. E H Breeden Com to Jesse L Fink for 25 weres at 825. An ad urges use of Crosier's house killer to rid poultry houses of lice or mites.
Notice from John P. Zollman administrator of Philip Walther estate announces a public auction of the west half of Lot 66 in Lanesville Harrison county Indiana. The sale by Harrison Circuit Court order will occur at 1 pm on a specified day at the premises with terms: one third cash and balance in two notes due at six and nine months bearing six percent interest and secured by surety, without relief from valuation laws. Attorney William Ridley represents the estate.
Notice under tax act announces Harrison County Indiana Board of Review meeting at the Commissioners Room Corydon on Monday June 5 1905 at 10 oclock a.m. for review of assessments and equalization of personal property. Frank E Watson Auditor Harrison County.
Adolfus the imported German Coach stallion owned by the Elizabeth Coach Horse Company will stand this season on Mondays and Tuesdays at Laconia Wednesdays at Henry Mettling’s stable three miles south of Elizabeth and Thursdays Fridays and Saturdays at Elizabeth Prospective buyers invited to visit and admire the horse as a profitable investment.
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