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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1909
Page
4
The Goryfon Democrat, published weekly since 1856, lists its circulation at 2872 and notes Lew M. O’Bannon as editor and proprietor. The paper is filed at the Corydon Indiana post office as second class matter with subscription options and county notices.
Classified note details advertising charges for Manley ads at 10 cents per inch per insertion. Resters priced at 5 cents per line. Special standing ads offered when duration exceeds three months, with terms announced in court action notices.
Fragmented notice details four church and entertainments events with admission required. It lists charges for profits and a garage special rate of two percent per line, plus a fee for lines over twenty. It asks to count six words and send payment by money or stamps.
The Indianapolis News notes Massachusetts dissatisfactions with the Payne Rough tariff and the Bush era, reporting Republican defections and two Democrats chosen for statewide tickets. It forecasts possible cross party support for tariff reform and highlights an insurgent movement challenging Aldrich and Cannon, predicting the public will seek policy over party.
The Indianapolis Star condemns hazing and violent student rituals at many colleges. It urges hard rules to end brutal practices, noting deaths from hazing and the ongoing failure of authorities to stop such acts, demanding nationwide action and refined conduct by students.
President Taft travels coast to coast opposing a federal Ship Subsidy while backers claim it boosts Pacific commerce. An analysis notes subsidies mainly aid owners, not shippers, and warn of higher government payouts and limited shipping benefits.
The discussion notes 600,000 tons of U S shipping sail under foreign flags and argues that letting American owners fly the flag on their vessels would advance national identity without lowering freight rates or boosting export trade. Shipbuilders would largely benefit from any subsidy, with little impact elsewhere.
Chicago millionaire Charles R. Crane, named Minister to China by President Taft, resigned after reporting that Washington planned to protest Japan China trade terms. He claimed he did nothing but tell the truth, while critics questioned his right to speak.
The author notes Governor Hanly’s request for an appropriation to curb night riders in southern Indiana was denied. The piece recalls the Lahue sale planned for October 21 as a referenced event.
The Corydon Republican reprints a Peru Journal piece criticizing Senator La Follette of Wisconsin as a demagogue and opposing the progressive wing. It notes Beveridge faces a hard race and that Indiana Republicans split between Cannon-Aldrich supporters and reform-minded peers. The paper also condemns other senators who backed the Payne Aldrich Cannon tariff.
Delayed rain arrives as Corydon Democrat shares regional news. J S Rector and son Charley traveled to Corydon, families visit Emma Bringle and the Hub bard households, and Silas Bringle hosts a pear peeling. Local pupils attend high school from Ramsey Burnville and others. L C Adams and Jack Sutton trip to Fort Wayne to buy a rock crusher. quarry work paused until the new crusher arrives.
Mrs Mary KE Mix wife of William M Mix longtime New Albany resident died suddenly of apoplexy at age seventy. She was widely known in New Albany where she had lived all her life.
An ad offers a nearly new Huber engine for sale. Contact G. U. Shields in Laconia via Eureka phone for details or to arrange pickup.
Government to hold exams for postal clerks and letter carriers in Corydon and nationwide in November with about 50000 appointments expected this year. Applicants must be over 18, will receive good pay and full paid annual vacation. Bureau of Instruction offers fast training to pass exams. Government positions imply lifelong employment. Write 560 Hamlin Building Rochester NY for details.
Spencer Lahue offers his 49 acre farm for sale on Thursday October 21 as part of a personal property sale. The property six miles north of Corydon includes a five room frame house, a fair barn, outbuildings, 12 acres creek bottom valued at 100 dollars per acre, 35 acres tillable, and 17 acres pasture and woodland.
Richard Cunningham states he fixed Saturday each week as office day and asks persons with public business to call then. Washington Township notice dated 10-1f.
Spencer Township announces that Wednesday is fixed as the Trustee's office day for business. Andrew Stierstetter serves as Trustee and requests callers to contact him on that day.
James H. Smith as administrator has filed his account and vouchers for final settlement of the Martha A. Smith estate. The Harrison Circuit Court will examine the account on November 15, 1909, when heirs and creditors must appear to show cause why the settlement should not be approved and to prove heirship. Lew M. O’Bannon, attorney.
Notice states that Marion G Beard of Harrison County Indiana has died and an administrator is appointed. Stotsenberg and Weathers attorneys represent the administrator. Estate proceedings are to be conducted in Harrison County Indiana.
Indiana notice in Harrison Circuit Court 1909. Elmer Brown executor of James McFarland joins as plaintiff. partition of real estate against non resident Jones McFarland. Defendants must appear by November 29, 1909 or answer by demurrer, cordyed in Corydon.
The Harrison Circuit Court orders a commissioner sale in Otto Cunningham vs James B Stewart. At two oclock PM the Lot one Lemon s Addition Elizabeth will be sold at public auction for not less than two thirds of the appraised value with payment terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months secured by promissory notes or mortgage. Sam P Vogt Commissioner. D F Lemmon attorney.
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