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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1899
Page
1
John J. Morgan promoting a broad stock of boys and children's clothing at 215 Pearl Street New Albany. Advertising latest styles, attractive designs, and low prices aimed at mothers seeking neat, stylish outfits for boys.
The State of Indiana witnessed a sharp municipal contest as Thomas Taggart won re election as mayor of Indianapolis on the 19th inst The Republican candidate Bookwalter trailed by about 347 votes while the city clerk and police judge posts were decided by narrow margins The council remains Republican Taggarts victory over both national and state Republican machines marks a notable political feat for the Democrat Indianapolis is praised as well governed for two more years with a cheer for Thom Taggart.
Notice to taxpayers from Treasurer Levi SAPPENFIELD warns that Monday November 6 is the final day to pay the full tax installment without penalty. Oct 1 tf.
The Spencer township advisory board met in extra session to settle ex Trustee J L Troncin with his bondsmen after days of examining books and reports. The board will pursue reclaiming misappropriations and, by mutual consent, reconsidered trustee compensation. Trustee Gettelfinger offers no pay except for days of service and will present a detailed account at the annual meeting, inviting taxpayers to attend and speak on expenditures or the tax levy.
The Postmaster General issued an order requiring every U S post office to log the number and character of mail handled from Oct 3 to Nov 6. The extensive data collection aims to produce an accurate statistics table. This marks the first such order in twenty years.
All parties with money due from the Clerk's office are asked to call and receipt for the funds. The Clerk, Orro Cesninaham of Harrison County, aims to pay out all trust funds by the end of term. August 30.
Dr T G Van Hook dentist operates one door north of the Democrat office in Corydon Indiana offering dental care.
The Southern Indiana Press Association held its fall meeting in Jeffersonville with about seventy five members. Sessions covered Delinquent Subscribers and Advertising Rates. Delegates to the national convention were named and a large flower parade entertained editors and citizens.
Archibald Thomas Irwin born April 4 1829 in Overton County Tennessee died after a three year illness. He lived in Corydon since 1865 and opposed slavery strongly. He married Mary A. Root in 1853, she died 1874, with seven children from that marriage two surviving. He remarried to Lucinda McCullom in 1882 and had four children all surviving. Funeral by Rev W H Wylie at the M E church and burial in Corydon Cemetery. He leaves no enemies only friends.
Rev J H Hillebrand of Floyd county will lead missions at the Catholic church in New Middle Town on October 22 28 and 24 and at Buena Vista on October 25 26 and 27 Nine sermons daily at 930 am 230 pm and 7 pm all are invited to attend.
W W Massingill of Beaumont Texas praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for saving many children from dysentery and cholera infantum. The medicine is sold by E S Crosier Druggist.
The Harrison county health officer roster omits John Crayden of Ramsey. The note identifies Crayden as a legally appointed deputy health officer and notes his unincorporated town status. The item also contains an advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure and local notices about fire insurance and a loan offer from the Bank of Corydon.
A large crowd attended the marriage of Mr. C. E. Gleitz and Miss Emma Rupp at St. Peter's last Sunday morning. The bride is daughter of Henry Rupp, a prosperous Harrison County farmer, and the groom a Corydon grocer. Attendants included Lizzie Hertling and others. guests shared a bountiful dinner as the couple plans housekeeping on Chestnut Street.
The Harrison County Semi Annual Sunday School Convention met at Blue River Chapel near Corydon with large attendance. Delegates represented many parts of the county. Rev s Stern Wylie Patterson Frost and Pearch and Mrs G W Briffett Joseph Bell Miss Ida Hottell and others spoke. Pro Charley Conrad and daughters Essie and Bessie provided music. Essie recited a piece. The hosts opened homes for attendees and Sunday noon brought tables of chicken and cake in the grove. Local officers deserve credit for the county wide awakening in Sunday schools which are described as character builders missionary makers and church feeders.
Attention ticket holders please return unused funds to John Heth treasurer by the 26th. On Oct 28 at 1 pm season tickets may be reserved at Rielys drug store with sales continuing through Nov 6. Season tickets with reserved seats cost 1 dollar single tickets 25 cents and reserved seat 5 cents. First lecture by Hon Elias Day at School Hall Monday Nov 5. The quail law expires Nov 10.
The report lists individuals who have subscribed or paid since the last update. Names include Rachel Embs Breckenrida EMa M Cunningham Evans Lining Win Craig John E Colin Depauw James N Davis Rrouser APY Daan Hauser Joli Triser Rarnser Previertel Upped Corydon Eph Eneleman Moberty Frank F Brown Breelonridge Theodore Henriott Joseph Fella Frenchtowie SHEN Inn ALD Freshman White Springs Fla Cordie Albin Clan W A fross Milltown Mrs John A Fravel Central C E Grable Mcberly Sam Davidson New Salisbury Wim M Smithbenry Palmyra W B Deweese New Albany John B Beeler New Albany August Simon Rumsey J D Baelz Louisville Jerry Rogers Jeffersonville.
Sherman Sappenfield and Laura Breedlove tie the knot as John Mitchem weds Susie Wathen. Adolph Schuppert and Malinda Simon also wed, while Chas FE Gleitz and Emma Rupp are named in society notes. A Kansas reader praises Kodo Dyspepsia Cure for relief from months of dyspepsia. A Boone township case sees charges against Frank Melton dismissed in Supt. Weaver's court.
New shipment of Wilson Improvee Airtight Heaters arrives with price held temporarily as materials have surged over 100 percent. Eight styles and prices available. Local buyers listed include O Bannon, Hudson, Lynch, Deatrich, Pfrimimer, Vogt, Davis, Ott, Gileitz, Brown, Dannenfelser, Kintzer, Sice, Rothrock, Wright, Weaver, UO Bannon, Hoke, Bussabarger, Elbert, Shrigl, Langford, Farish, Stover, Little, Hascamp, Davis, McKim, and others. Many customers repeat purchases from the same store.
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