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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1901
Page
4
Editors and proprietors note the office is located in the Democrat Building in Corydon Indiana and that the paper is entered at the post office as second class matter. The fragment confirms publication details and office address.
The speaker attacks Grannie and monopoly while arguing for absolute free trade under the flag. She critiques the Republican and Democratic parties, praises Wall Street financiers, and questions tariff policies toward Porto Rico and island possessions in a polemic about wealth, labor, and foreign conquest.
Voter registration in Philadelphia runs high as the mayoral race centers on decency versus Quayism. Quay faction supporters gear up for a fierce battle, highlighting a pivotal contest in city politics.
The Democratic party argues against a protection tariff claiming it taxes many to favor few. They warn protection breeds trusts and corrupts the public, asserting it demoralizes people and fosters corruption.
In the Vincennes Sun the writer argues that those who carry concealed weapons but deny being anarchists or lawbreakers form a dangerous class. They call for making such carrying a felony as a preliminary to murder.
A dated editorial attacks Republican free trade claims as deceitful while citing Justice Brewer and rising trust power. It criticizes tariff fault lines, taxation in Indiana and Ohio, and Goebel and Czolguzsz trials, noting Hanna and Roosevelt era politics and Booker Washington’s White House dinner row.
An early 20th century advertisement proclaims kidney and bladder troubles harm both women and men, causing mind unrest, reduced ambition, and poor health. It touts Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer and Co with sample free by mail, urging readers to contact Binghamton New York for more information.
In the account, Boots Mitchem pulled him from danger at the Battle of Santiago and enabled Teddie to ascend the hill, turning a setback into victory.
Miss Gertrude Hottell spent Saturday at home. Mrs Jennie Jack will move to Corydon this week. J T McCullum on sick list now able to be out. Miss Lacey Fowler visited Paradise Bottom friends. Mildred Montgomery returned from Louisville. James Williams of Jeffersonville is visiting his sister Mrs Frank Watkins. Crescent club takes quarters in Odd Fellows hall for winter. A crowd attended the pie supper in Paradise Bottom last Saturday night. Mrs Skmma Bodenstadt returned with fall and winter hats. Mrs A Sonner left east of town for Memphis Tennessee. Messrs A M Kemper and son W T Kemper H Watkins and D Hardsaw will leave on hunting trip through the south.
George Mugler moves to near completion on his new house. Miss Cora Quebbeman and Miss Ollie Quebbeman visit friends Sunday. Charles Di and family spend Sunday with Jesse Dick. Peter Bruch and family move away from Pete’s father. Angia McCoy visits with brother Cae and others from Crandall basin.
The piece extols truth as a guiding, enduring force over wealth. It urges cherishing truth as a crown and shield for youth, strength in adulthood, and safety in old age, warning that selling it tarnishes the soul for empty gain.
Miss Halley Winders attends the O W N C at Corydon. Rev Walls preached a strong sermon at Concord last Sunday. Miss Grace Watson of Central visits friends here. Mrs A M Winders and Mrs James Simler on the sick list. Miss Rosa Faith of Mauckport visits Aunt Rachel Beanblossom. Local boys attended a large ball in Meade county Kentucky last Saturday night and reported a grand time.
Joseph Pate left for the Sunny South last Tuesday. Samuel Curts is constructing an addition to John Craig's barn. Samuel Curts and Samuel Breeden plan to travel to Chestnut City to haul ties this winter Brive Grass.
Local advertisement from Goshen Indiana features De Witts Little Early Risers praised for gentle yet thorough action. The copy emphasizes effectiveness without harsh effects and includes L. A. Riely & Son as the seller.
A long list shows individuals paying or subscribing to The Democrat since the last report. Names span multiple Indiana towns including Ramsey Valley City Corydon New Middletown Lanesville Elizabeth Laconia and others with varied locations such as Louisville Ky and St Joseph.
A father reports his daughter once near death from indigestion improved after taking Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He says one fifty cent bottle let her walk a mile and attend a play, with doctors previously predicting no recovery. The letter, dated Aug 6 1900, notes sales through L A Riley & Son Corydon and others.
The undersigned offer quick supply of building lumber and ready made barn or house patterns. Call or leave orders at Watson & Thomas mill in Heth township.
J W S Nye coroner certifies Mary Powell died in Corydon Harrison County Indiana on October 25 1901 from organic heart failure. Body viewed evidence heard witnesses and inquiry made. Deceased about 1 year old five feet four inches tall medium build grey hair dark eyes and 120 pounds. No valuables found. oet3su W S Nye Coroner Harrison Co.
The undersigned notifies the Harrison County Council to appear at its office on Monday November 11 for urgent business. James A. Watson and Vela W. Ahec.
Notice is given that the undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Charles C. Kerr, late of Harrison county Indiana, deceased. The estate is insolvent. All persons having claims will file them in the Clerk's office, Oct. 28, 1901. JOHN H. SHIELDS, Administrator.
Court sale in Corydon Indiana offers the rents and profits of two tracts in section six township three south range four east for up to seven years. If not enough to satisfy the writ the sale will proceed to the fee simple interest of the defendants. Philip E Lotich clerk. S. H. C.
The administrator of Charles B. Kerr's estate in Harrison county Indiana will hold a public auction four miles northeast of Elizabeth at Friedley farm. Items include horses cattle hogs wheat corn hay straw farm implements furniture lumber from Topps land in Boone township and other articles. Cash for sums five dollars or less. over five dollars with nine month credit secured by promissory notes and surety. eight percent interest after maturity. October 28 1901. amr.
A historical help wanted ad seeks several men of character in each state. One in this county is required. Salary 218.00 weekly with cash expenses paid weekly. Horses and carriages furnished when needed. References and a self addressed stamped envelope included. Manager 316 Caxton Building Chicago. aeps-low
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