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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1902
Page
7
A poetic reflection on loss and aging with autumn imagery and mournful tone. The speaker laments a loved one’s departure, describing gray skies, withered joy, and memories that haunt as time wears on. The verse conveys deep sorrow and enduring longing from the speaker.
Esther vents about a persistent suitor Hallowell and asks Jack Ormsby for advice. He hints two options including marriage to end the pursuit then they chase away Sultan on a runaway horse concluding with a playful plot twist.
Francis H. Buzzacott rose from private to War Department contractor in years, earning $200000 from government work. His portable malleable iron cooking range for field use packs for 100 men and cooks in five minutes, with three sizes for medical staff officers and troops.
Hubert J. Pierson, blind for 14 years, serves as president of the Second National Bank of Orange New Jersey. He also operates two flour and feed mills, handles real estate, brokerage and investments, and manages extensive property, all with precision that misleads those who do not know him. In St Augustine Florida a wood working machine uses artesian well water pressure as power, a rare instance of well water driving machinery.
The article expounds Jesus instruction to lay up heavenly treasures not earthly wealth. Faithful living, self denial, and acts of prayer, counsel, and labor for Christ accumulate rewards in heaven and secure God's kept promises for believers.
Rev J R Lancaster argues Christ knew the full potential of human nature and spoke to the ultimate man. He warns against shrinking Christ’s words to fit limited hearts and urges believers to grow toward the truth of Christ’s life, knowing ourselves as we are known.
A preacher explains faith as belief in a living God with omnipotence and omniscience, linking faith to everyday life from commerce to farming and religion. It upholds faith as power to unite, heal sin, and bring unity, with supporting notes from Rev HB W Caswell and Bishop Talbot urging law and order amidst labor disputes.
Evangelist Darrett faces exile amid threats and tar and feathering claims in Brazil. Rival charges spark church attacks. Miss Jesa Lighteap is fatally shot by her suitor Beckett, who remains at large after a failed hit on her brother. Indianapolis bankers Thomas & Co. described as corrupt by Rev McClan.
Seven elderly veterans at the National Soldiers Home in Mariga were found dead in their beds within two weeks after nights of drinking at nearby saloons. Suspicions arise that drugs were put in liquor, and a petition circulates among 2,590 home members urging a ninety day drinking ban.
In October 445 wells were completed producing 6 470 barrels of new duty production. The net increase in new work stands at 54 wells with 81 active drilling and 192 rigs building.
A stream of items reports deaths from gas stove explosions, train collisions, and mine accidents across Indiana and nearby states. Notable entries include Bessie Williams killed by burns from a gasoline stove explosion near Richmond, Gardner crushed by a Big Four train at Brazil, and several fatal incidents at Hammond Packing and Zeer McClellan's mine. Also: an Indianapolis murderer Ora Gopenhayer condemned to hang, attempts to deter body snatchers via nitro explosive device, record-potato claim in Crawfordsville, and a missing South Bend man Henry Watkins with wife fearing foul play. The river discovery of Robert Venneman’s body closes the list.
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