04 Sep 1901
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1901
Page
1
A rhetorical plea asks readers to imagine suffering as a farm horse. It questions water scarcity in heat, twisted harness, blinding gear, weight pulls, muddy drinking sources, moldy feed, and confinement amid filth and flies. Reflective, agrarian critique from The Nebraska Farmer.
Thomas Bowman aged 83 died on the 2th inst at his daughter Mrs Dora Wheat’s home near town. He was a Mexican soldier and a faithful church member. Funeral services were held at the M FE church conducted by Rev. J M Fowler and Rev H J Stern, with burial in Cedar Hill cemetery. He leaves five children and several siblings. his wife predeceased him.
William Taylor trustee selects teachers for the coming year listing Claude A. Hays W D Youtsler E Hardsow Nellie Pitman Aldie Cunningham Thos E Amy and J W Baxter across eight positions. The document names eight instructors, indicating assignment numbers and order of selection.
The Sunday school celebration at Wood Riely’s grove on Pea Ridge drew a large crowd. No. & Georgetown and Plummer’s Chapel schools attended and sang well. Judge Cook Elder Grubb and others spoke. George Miller, superintendent of No. & school, presided. A highlight was abundant baskets of cake and chicken.
The Orleans Examiner calls for shorter notices of death with age, cause, and key facts. It urges correspondents to limit obituaries to concise tributes, warning that lengthy pieces will be trimmed or charged for if space runs out.
A Jasper man sent 13 dollars to a Cincinnati firm for an automatic mower claimed to work while the owner slept. The item arrived by express with 2.42 dollars express charges. When delivered, the man grew angry at the device which proved to be an ancient sheep with instructions to turn it loose and watch it run.
The Corydon public schools announce a September 4 start for the new term. Children aged six and those turning six within six months may enroll in primary if they register by the end of the first month. later admissions require existing class placement. Graduates of common schools may enter the high school free with transfer certificates, and the superintendent Jesse W. Rippi will be at the public building September 7 to meet staff and patrons.
A correction states that while visiting Ramsey a boy, son of Jerome White of Kentucky, underwent an operation performed by Dr. W O Roberts of Louisville with Drs Sigler and McNemer present.
The Hoosier Owego and Superior wheat drills are offered for sale by the Bulleit Implement Company. Reliable farming tools announced with pricing and stock availability details. Purchase plans include delivery options and payment terms through the dealer network.
Commissioners hear long argument over Shaffer and Tabler liquor licenses and remonstrances filed by township voters through an attorney. Petitioners contest remonstrance validity. defenders say it is proper. Judge to rule after advisory session following district attorneys and saloon representatives. An unrelated advertisement for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets follows.
A district horticultural institute under Purdue University will hold a meeting in Orleans Indiana in August 2021 for Southern Indiana fruit growers and others in the industry. Railroads offer a one fare round trip. attendees should contact W C Latta Lafayette Ind to obtain a certificate for the discount.
The Cincinnati Weekly Enquirer offers 56000 in cash premiums for the nearest correct guess of Ohio's total vote in the November election for Governor state officers and legislators. Weekly prizes of 50 go to the largest guessing clubs. The Legislature will select the U S Senator to succeed Foraker.
Curts and Long hold exclusive watermelon privilege at the fair ground this season. A sampled melon left at the DeMoCrAt is praised as high quality and fit for public tasting.
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