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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1902

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Lena Allen Weds Louis S. Riely in Corydon

The Allen home on N Market Street hosted a wedding Wednesday evening as Miss Lena Allen married Louis S. Riely, a noted local pharmacist. Rev H S Stern of the Presbyterian church officiated at 30 p.m. The couple will start housekeeping at the groom’s home on E Chestnut Street and received many fine gifts from Corydon residents.

Allen N. Market Street Lena Nannie Allen Louis S. Riely H. S. Stern Presbyterian Church Corydon E. Chestnut Street

Prohibition Speaker Tate to Visit Corydon

Hon James A Tate of Nashville Tenn national ranking will speak in Corydon on Thursday October 30 at both afternoon and evening sessions. Prohibition supporters urged county residents to attend to back saloon suppression and consider the state ticket, Ephriam Richardson of Salem for Congress and Rev W G Clinton of New Albany for Joint Senator.

James A. Tate Nashville Tenn Corydon Congress Ephriam Richardson Salem W. G. Clinton New Albany R. Gipson Wharton Benton

Fruit Trees for Sale at Sunshine Nursery

Surplus stock includes cut-back apple trees two-year-old roots and one-year-old tops four feet tall priced at four dollars per ten varieties. Also available 1600 Ben Davis 1000 York Imperial apples plus first-class apple peach and plum trees in all varieties. Located 44 miles north of Corydon contact Sun shine Ind J M Allstott & Son.

Ben Davis York Imperial Corydon Sunshine Ind J. M. Allstott & Son

Death Notice of Mrs. Mose Cooper at Posey Township

Mrs. Mose Cooper wife of George Cooper of Posey township died October 12 from typhoid fever at age 23.

Mose Cooper George Cooper Posey Township

Fatal clash at Cromwell home ends with Brinley death

On the evening of the 18th in Taylor township a confrontation near George W. Cromwell’s home led to a pistol shot that killed Benjamin Brinley, age 26, as Turner and companions clashed with Cromwell after Turner allegedly struck Cromwell with a cane. Cromwell claims self defense. coroner’s inquest followed. Funeral held at Glenwood Church Sunday afternoon.

George W. Cromwell Carter Turner Taylor Township Young Turner Berry Brinley James Brinley Cromwell Turner Benj. Brinley Brinley Nye Glenwood Church

Death of Uncle Joe Bee at Frenchtown

Jove Bee of Frenchtown died October 15 1902 at age 54 years 7 months leaving a wife two daughters two sons and four grandchildren. The funeral interment was at Frenchtown cemetery. He was a plain honest useful citizen loved by all who knew him. He fell ill briefly and death followed shocking his family and neighbors as they knew nothing of the illness until then.

Jove Bee Frenchtown Frenchtown Cemetery

Pennington Chapel Notices and Local Updates

John Windish left for Illinois Sunday evening. Rev. Stuart gave a fine discourse at Pennington chapel Sunday evening. Rev. S Walls preaches at Hurstown next Sunday at 10 30 a m. Our school opened Oct 13 with Miss Attie Wright in charge and good attendance. A broad sine on Thomas Eskew's face noted. Little Bessie Alstott has been quite sick but is improving.

John Windish Illinois Rev Stuart Pennington Chapel S. Walls Hurstown Attie Wright Thomas Eskew Bessie Alstott

Mauckport Public Schools Monthly Report 1902

Report for Mauckport Public Schools for the month ending October 17, 1902. Enrollment 110. average daily attendance 100 percent. tardiness 93 cases. withdrawals 6. neither absent nor tardy 81. days taught 20. John A. Reising, Superintendent.

John A. Reising

Ramsey School Progress Under Miss Davis at Wood's Chapel

The Ramsey school shows good progress under Miss Janie Davis. A Sunday sermon by Rev. Stewart at Wood's Chapel. Visitors include Ham Martin and wife from Leavenworth and J. Z. Bosier from New Albany visiting James Bosier. Mrs. Ritta Painter and two sons of Kansas visit Jas. L. Davis. Ed Hiser and wife of New Albany visited her father. Sickness in township with typhoid among Mrs Toombs, Uncle Isaac Davis, Mrs Dan Gettlefinger, and Mrs Susan Davis. The Sunday-school Institute at Wood's Chapel next Sunday evening promises best ever with workers from other counties and a full program.

Wood’s Chapel Nex Toombs Isaac Davis Dan Gettlefinger Susan Davis

County Republican Letter on Bob-Tailed Ticket Action

A long letter from a prominent county Republican criticizes party bosses for their handling of the so called bob tailed ticket. The missive promises publication of further details next week in our paper.

Mrs. Mary Marchery Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Mary Marchery of Louisville completed a week long visit with Nevin friends and returned home yesterday.

Mary Marchery Louisville

How Do You Like It Mr Republican Bosses Decree

The so called Republican bosses in Cory don not only listed Republican ticket candidates but also barred county voters from selecting a full ticket. They decreed no candidate for Judge and Prosecutor the party should present.

Mr. Republican Corydon

Singers on program to fill M. E. church Friday night

The singers listed on the M. E. concert program have long served church work lodges and public enterprises. The author hopes the M. E. church will be filled to capacity next Friday night for the first glimpse of the church in her new dress.

M. E M. E. Church

Supplemental Institute for Harrison County Farmers

The Supplemental Institute of the farmers of Harrison county will be held at Elizabeth on Monday and Tuesday November 11 and 12. Principal speakers are J J W Billingsley of Indianapolis and W B Flick of Lawrence in Marion county. A longer notice will appear next week.

Summer Time Singers to Perform at M. E. Church

A local notice invites residents to a concert of In the Good Old Summer Time next Friday evening at the M. E. church.

M. E. Church

Butchers Threaten Tariff Blow to Beef Trust

A Washington convention of retail butchers votes to interrogate congressional candidates this fall and urge votes against any who oppose wiping out the meat and live stock tariff. The move aims to curb high meat prices and the beef trust, with potential impact on the Republican majority. The piece notes Roosevelt and Beveridge disagree on naming good trusts.

Washington Beef Trust Association Congress Trust Brooklyn Eagle

Musical Concert at M. E. Church to Benefit Debt

A concert will be held next Friday evening October 24 at the M. E. Church. Doors open at 7 30 p.m. Admission is 20 cents. The program promises an extended and entertaining performance and all are cordially invited to attend. Proceeds go to the church debt.

M. E. Church

Concert and Obituary Notice in Posey Township

Little Clara Tabler daughter of Mrs Emma Tabler widow of Charley Tabler of Posey township died of whooping cough on October 9 at age 24 Attendees urged to support the M E church concert Friday evening with proceeds for the church.

Little Clara Emma Tabler Charley Tabler Posey Township

Labor and Republican Law Oppose Labor Unions in 1900 Debate

A historical note cites the June 2 1900 Congressional Record showing the Democratic amendment to the Littlefield anti trust bill shielding labor unions from its scope. It records voting, with James Richardson for the amendment and Charles G Littlefield against it, alongside several Republican leaders voting against the amendment. The piece questions if Republicans truly favor labor.

Congressional Record James Richardson Charles G. Littlefield Cannon Illinois Aldrich Atlen Maine Bailey Kansas Calderhead Hitt Long

Glasgow Couple Visited Mrs Bowling Near Elizabeth

Mr and Mrs James Glasgow of near Elizabeth visited Mrs D J Bowling earlier in the week. The report notes their call as a local social visit.

James Glasgow Near Elizabeth D. J. Bowling

Export Price Evil in Democratic Campaign Book

Washington correspondent of the New York Journal of Commerce critiques the Democratic Campaign Book asserting export prices are fixed by American manufacturers to favor foreign consumers while profits come from the domestic market. It cites widespread discriminatory pricing on protected goods, with exports cheaper abroad and domestic sales higher at home. The piece argues current duties assume higher U.S. manufacturing costs and suggests duties may be unjustified if U.S. producers can compete abroad, prompting public focus on this issue.

Washington New York Journal of Commerce Industrial Commission

Striking miners face federal troops demand in roosevelt talks

The conference with President Roosevelt failed to settle the coal strike as coal barons pressed for federal troops to quell unrest. They claimed anarchy and sought government intervention to force miners back to starvation wages, reflecting broader Republican policies blamed for labor misery and political risk in Pennsylvania and nationwide.

Roosevelt Coal Road Quay Pennsylvania Republican Party

Facetious Mr Overstreet Attacks Farmers View

The Indianapolis congressman and secretary of the Republican congressional committee is mocked for being in touch with trusts and declaring prosperity for farmers. He imagines Kansas Populists shaving whiskers and playing golf while farmers buy automobiles.

Overstreet Indianapolis Congress Republican Congressional Committee Kansas

Born to Mr and Mrs George Dannenfelser Son

A birth notice reports the arrival of a newborn son to Mr. and Mrs. George Dannenfelser. The item provides a concise family announcement with no additional details.

Mrs George Dannenfelser

Birth announced for Farra ley family Nevin

Born to Reverend and Mrs William Farra ley of Nevin a son on October 20.

Wm. Farraley Nevin

Mrs Laura Upton Visiting Corydon Friends

Mrs Laura Upton of Indianapolis is visiting Corydon friends and spending time in the area during a brief trip.

Laura Upton Indianapolis Corydon Friends

Russell Arrested on Charges of Malfeasance in Boone

Arthur Russell, a Republican assessor of Boone township, was indicted by the grand jury for malfeasance in office. He was arrested by the Sheriff last week and placed under bond for his appearance at the next term of the Circuit court.

Arthur Russell Boone Township

Snyder Fogal Nuptials Celebrate Webster Township Union

Claud Snyder son of Levi and Mrs Snyder wed Miss Mary Fogal daughter of Frank Fogal Webster township at the bride’s home with Rev Moore officiating. The ceremony drew many relatives and friends and gifts were exchanged as the Democrat sends its congratulations.

Claud Snyder Levi Snyder Mary Frank Fogal Webster Township Moore

For Sale or Rent in Corydon East Walnut Street House

Six room frame house with barn and out-buildings on East Walnut in Corydon. Basement cellar, good location, buildings all new. Sell or rent on easy terms. C A Bline & Co., agents.

East Walnut Street Corydon

Sunday School Convention at St. Peter’s Church

The Franklin township Sunday school convention will be held at St. Peter's church on Sunday Nov 2 at 2 pm. A detailed program has been prepared and all township Sunday schools are urged to attend.

Franklin Township St. Peter’s Church

Ex Trustee Joseph Uhl Calls On Morgan Township Saturday

Ex trustee Joseph Uhl of Morgan township called on readers Saturday urging civic participation and discussion on local issues.

Joseph Uhl Morgan Township

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prohibition Speaking Edmond Love Benjamin F. Brinley Uncle Joe Bee Report of Mauckport Public Schools William T. Zenor Ular Butchers Beveridge M. E Church the Mutual Life Insurance Ga N. Y America A, Bulleit Indiana Labor Organization and Republican Law Mr. Overstreet Russell Boone Tp George L. Hess Snyder-Fogal C. A. Bline & Co Andrew J. Lopp
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