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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1901
Page
4
Scraps show Corydon post office material listing class matter and office location in Democrat Building. Prices or rates include amounts like 1.00 1,25 81.15 and unclear postal terms.
Roosevelt designates Thanksgiving for November 28. The piece rails at Republicans over trust policy and notes December seed distributions, naval and martial remarks, and debates over silver and gold redemption. It cites Indiana Democratic chair candidates J. J. Nolan and Samuel M. Ralston and questions bank policy. Think of it.
A heated editorials-style column accuses Republicans of favoring manufacturers and admitting cheap labor while opposing coin reforms. It argues against making silver dollars redeemable in gold, warning of scarcer money and higher gold demand benefiting financiers.
The piece notes high church and state leaders in England growing harsher in their stance against the war with the Boers while others feel inward distress over setbacks. It expresses willingness to be corrected if wrong and a wish for Cornwallis to advance to Yorktown, signaling justice and mercy toward England.
In Charlestown Clark county the Hoosier Democrat recalls a prediction about blame for President McKinley’s assassination. It notes Czolgosz’s relatives are Republicans and he was not affiliated with any party, but a dangerous crank. The Vigor county council allocates 18000 dollars for thirty voting machines.
An old circus copy advertises Scott's Emulsion claiming monkeys fed the product show fewer consumption deaths and suggesting humans should use it too. The piece highlights a keeper breaking a bottle and monkeys lapping the emulsion from the floor, touting lower costs than replacing monkeys. It promotes the product and lists Scott & Bowne as the makers with price details.
Indiana Governor Durbin declines to surrender William S. Taylor Charles Finley and others indicted in Kentucky for conspiring in the Goebel assassination. He says refugees from justice will not be delivered, drawing charges of condoning political murder and tying the case to Indiana and Kentucky politics.
Hon J. R. Duffin of English seeks district chairmanship to replace W. E. Cox. As Crawford county chairman he shifted the county to a Democratic win and never lost an office. His vigorous campaigning aided a large Democratic majority district wide and Harrison county showed his effective leadership.
Reports claim H. C. Frick starts a rival steel trust with $2 billion capital to challenge Morgan’s United States Steel Trust. It is said to begin operations January 1, 1902 and to have enough stock liquidity to float a fleet.
Ward MacLeod, noted gardening expert, offers practical advice in the November issue. The article covers fall pruning of rose trees and protection of rose bushes through winter. It emphasizes careful, seasonal care by home gardeners.
Notice states a stockholders meeting on Tuesday November 12 1901 in Corydon to elect officers for the ensuing year O L Huston serves as president and E Breeden is secretary Attest Emery Breeden oct30 2w Cham berlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised as a remedy to cleanse stomach tone liver and regulate bowels sold at E S Crosier s Corner Drug Store nov
Notice to citizens of Corydon and Harrison township Indiana that a male resident over 21 will apply to Harrison County Board of Commissioners at the December 1901 session for license to retail intoxicating liquors in a space described as a 29 by 13 foot room on the south side of a building on lot 3, with frontage on Cherry Street and specified dimensions and features.
The ad highlights Dutchess trousers priced from 1.50 to 4.00 with a 10 cent charge per button lost or a new pair if ripped. Emphasizes best made pants with meritorious fit and style across popular patterns and proper materials.
One lot of regular 50c shirts and new assortment of neckwear at 25c and 50c. A lot of Bat wing ties, regular price 25c, offered at a reduced price.
In Harrison Circuit Court November Term 1901 administrator Jacob S Pfrimmer files final account and vouchers for the estate of Caroline Burkett deceased. The final settlement will be examined December 6 1901, heirs and creditors must appear and show cause why approval should not be granted.
The undersigned notifies the Harrison County Council to appear at his office on Monday November 1st for urgent county business. James A. Watson. A. H. C.
John Weisenberger administrator of Francisca Weisenberger deceased files final settlement in the Harrison Circuit Court. The hearing is set for Tuesday November 26 1901. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why approval should not be granted.
Building lumber for sale. Prepared to furnish all kinds of building lumber on short notice. We cut barn or house patterns to order. Call or leave your order at our mill in Heth Township.
Notice states Charles B. Kerr estate will sell at public auction at the Friedley farm near Elizabeth Indiana four miles northeast of town. Terms: cash for five dollars or less. credit nine months for larger sums with promissory notes, 8 percent interest after maturity, and freehold surety. Administrator John H. Shields.
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