Office in Democrat Building at Corydon Ind
A notice from the Corydon Indiana post office lists terms for newspaper subscription rates in advance. One year out of county costs 81.00 dollars.
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1902
Page
4
A notice from the Corydon Indiana post office lists terms for newspaper subscription rates in advance. One year out of county costs 81.00 dollars.
A historical review notes Harrison County has alternated auditor party control every four years for forty years. It lists past auditors Watson Democratic,Getzendanner Republican,Cole Democratic,Woodward Republican,Brewster Democratic,Miller Republican,Brewster Democratic,Wright Republican,Miller Democratic. The piece argues recent GOP failures led to no Republican victories, leaving the county Democratic.
The local trust press that has praised Bryan in the past now faces a reversal as Oyster Bay shifts from a 512 Republican margin to a Democratic win of 181. Roosevelt votes early there, and New York State appears in doubt with unofficial tallies showing a narrow Republican lead.
Floyd County Democrats won a total victory securing the entire county slate. The ticket included Geo. B. McIntyre for Prose Chas. 13h, Scott for Clerk, Phong Hanlon for AUCME, Amos Athius for Treasurer, Rawond Morris for Sheriff, W.L. Star for Coroner, Odd Martin H. Mann for Surveyor, and John Peetol for Commissioner. results show decisive majorities across posts.
The property owners around the Blue Spring led by James I. Mor Morris are relocating at their own expense and will donate the street to the town. Citizens discuss building a chapel for religious uses near the spring next season. We congratulate them.
An advert notes the bottle shows Ion and Quinine as key ingredients and claims no cure no pay. The tonics are described as tasteless with a 50 cent price and a promise of no pay if ineffective.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder trouble claiming quick relief. It offers a free sample bottle by mail and a booklet after readers mention the paper. The piece also includes a political note and a photographer’s illness affecting service.
A new Choral Union was organized Monday night at the M I church with TS Winer as president and Conrad as treasurer and musical director. Conrad trained at the American Conservatory of Music Chicago last summer and will lead the choir in its planned work aiming for success.
The 4A. M. E. District Conference meets December 10 and 11, 1902 in Corydon with Bishop Abraham Grant visiting for the first time as a paid bishop. Members prepare to entertain delegates and boost interest in local colored people and town improvements.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence five miles north of Corydon on Wednesday November 19 1902 the remaining valuable personal property. Seven head of horses including standard bred race horse brood mares and a work horse. Wagon two-horse spring wagon pro-horse power and cutting box. Corn shelter wind mill binder and corn equipment including drill planter roller blacksmith tools and stock in Fair Association. Hay corn potatoes fruit dishing outfit furniture and eight includes car parts. Jacob Walter Sr.
Mary Grants of Crawford County and Edward Simon of Spencer township visited grandmother Mrs. Judith Deig who sold her property to Alex Shellenberger near Georgetown and will move to Louisville. John is visiting Browns town, Mrs. Eisert Sr. visits Georgetown, daughter arrives at Henry J. Bachmann’s near New Albany, Mrs. Ledia Lynn visits near Indianapolis, toll-gate keeper Sam Wright returns home from Louisville hospital improved.
Yesterday the society named Sam Wolfe as President Dan Stauth as Vice President G W Applegate as Treasurer and Amzi Weaver as Sr Secretary.
Geneva Ohio resident Mr C Haney suffered piles forty years. Doctors and money failed to help until DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently. Promotes use for cuts burns bruises sprains eczema and skin diseases. Look for De Witt on package. others are counterfeits. now L A Reruy & Son.
An old advertisement touts Grooz's TASTE LESS CHILL TONIC as the best prescription for stalaria chills and fever. It claims the tonic is simply iron and anli ne in a tastorm with no cure no pay and sets a price at Benike.
Describes old fashioned salt pork as a remedy for consumption and promotes Scott's Emulsion as the refined fat source for digestion. Claims the cod liver oil and phosphates in the emulsion revive weak lungs and offer a key treatment, with a free sample on request and ordering details for Scott & Bowne.
Elder John W. Rogers of Filley Iowa recounts how Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his infant's violent croup. He asserts the remedy prevents attacks if started at first symptoms, contains no opium, and is safe for babies and adults. Sold at Crozier's Corner drug store. Nov
A passage discusses heavy eating causing indigestion and stomach mucosa inflammation with symptoms like heartburn and headaches. It cites Kodol as a remedy to relieve inflammation and cure stomach troubles. The piece also notes political promises from Republicans and Democrats on constitutional amendments and enforcement of laws, arguing for clear party choices.
Harrison County Indiana coroner Ss. I. S. Nye records inquest into Stephen Dannacher who died October 20 1902 at his Posey township home after falling from a porch step. Witnesses examined and remains viewed. Death attributed to blunt head injury from fall. Deceased about 75 years old, 6 feet, gray hair and beard. Found $3.67 on body. Date November 5.
Notice states Katharine Bee is appointed administratrix of the estate of Joseph Bee deceased of Harrison county Indiana. The estate is declared solvent and Katharine Bee is identified as administratrix with the indicated age.
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