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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
2
The Corsdon Democrat questions gains from Republican officials in Harrison County and cites a claim about losses under a prior Auditor. It notes Democratic candidate Eli Miller and urges Republicans to reconsider voting for Miller amid the dispute.
A composite excerpt reviews political rhetoric from 1890s Indiana. It cites editorials on press responsibility and tariff claims, mentions Democratic gatherings in Franklin township, D A R delegates from Hoosier Elim Chapter, Roosevelt contemplating more national offices, and a Shirley fire with $75 000 loss.
An advertisement offers a home treatment for piles claiming immediate relief and permanent care. It invites readers to write to Mrs. M Summers, Notre Dame, Indiana, for details and even a free trial sample without payment.
A political column attacks the Republican party stance and claims of national economic reopening. It recalls a copper kettle suit to mock provable debts and cites Jesse Watson and a former Indiana auditor to allege increased taxpayer burden and corruption. It questions who benefits from claims of factories reopening and voter influence.
The piece notes a sharp rise in state and local taxes from 1894 to 1907 with total taxes nearly doubling from 18.89 million to 36.05 million while corporate property valuation fell below 1907 levels. It argues the growth in expenses and salaries under the prior administration burdens taxpayers across counties.
An all day gathering organized by The Christian Churches of Harrison County at Central on Lord's Day. Morning sermon by W D Bartle on Cooperation in Christianity. 2 PM conference of workers led by Eld James Teeter with numerous attendees discussing efficiency in church work. Attendees urged to bring dinner baskets for fellowship.
The Bible School at the Christian Church will start at 9:00 a.m. next Sunday and preaching will be halted for the county Rally at Central. Evening services begin a study series on The Reason Why with the first lesson Why Believe the Bible to be the Word of God. All are invited. Roosevelt campaign notices and county Democrat suggestions follow with election reminders for Tuesday November 3 and tax payers reminded of raised offices and salaries.
Lincoln Nebraska expert Dr J S Leonhardt warns ointments fail for piles and promotes internal remedies. He developed Hem-Roid claimed to free lower bowel circulation and cure 98 percent of cases. Available with guarantee from Louis Riely in Corydon Indiana for $1. Write for booklet.
Mrs Elizabeth Long died at 1st Edward's Hospital in New Albany last Sunday night after weeks of illness from a long standing complications. Born in Ohio December 14 1898 she came to Harrison county in 1839 and married Charles P Long in 1851. Survived by two grandchildren Mrs Walter V Buallet of New Albany and Charles J Chambers. Funeral services were at the Methodist church with Rev LaRue delivering the sermon and a quartet singing. Remains shipped to Cedar Hill Cemetery for interment.
A terse assertion denies that Republican officials in Harrison County reduced taxes. The statement implies no tax cut occurred despite prior claims or expectations. No concrete names, dates, or figures are provided in the readable text.
A National American Woman Suffrage convention event in Buffalo features President Anna Shaw and speakers like Jean M. Gordon and Harriet Stanton Blatch urging extended voting rights for women and eight hour work limits to curb industrial injustice and child labor. The discussion cites states with eight hour protections and calls for voter influence to enforce labor standards.
In New Albany the Hotel Ashland at Market and Bank streets, now old St. Charles Hotel remodeled, promises a hearty welcome. Mrs. N Button is proprietor and Mr. J B Walker manager, with nice rooms, comfortable beds, and choice meals at reasonable rates.
Lew M. O Bannon of Corydon Indiana announces ten years of experience handling pension claims and now may practice before the Pension Bureau and the Interior Department at Washington. He offers to secure pensions for those entitled and asks writers to include postage for reply. 7 Lt
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