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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1901
Page
4
A Corydon Indiana post office notice outlines second class matter entry and office location in the Democrat Building. It lists subscription terms prepaid details for in county and out of county rates, with annual prices noted.
The piece notes trusts operating under Republican protection and Mark Hanna potential candidacy. It mentions a Pittsburg syndicate controlling 96 percent of U S laundry machine makers and discusses business failures versus a booming headline era. A Chicago plow manufacturers meeting plans higher prices to study trusts.
The liquor cases of Tabler and Shaffer in this township ended in a remonstrance win at the county commissioners court. The remonstrances were signed by 770 voters of 1099 total, a 220 vote majority. The matter moves to the circuit court with possible supreme court appeal, and Judge Swan of Rockport was named to try the cases.
The article reports on the attempted assassination of a president by Leon Czolgosz, a Polish-born American, and follows with detailed 1902 county budget appropriations. It notes treason implications, calls for strong punishment, and lists court and public expenditures approved by the County Council on September 3, 1901.
The writer praises Mr. Love for courage and honesty in voting his conscience. It questions if Love followed the law and notes courts' ignorance, urging public officials to act with conviction and integrity in duty, citing the phrase I would rather be right than commissioner.
Misses Esse and Nellie Keller hosted a Sunday social at their home with a noon meal and readings plus instrumental music by Mr Dayton. The guest list included Misses Louisiana Binkley Zettie Lunes Martha Cunningham Beth Mathes Hattie Binkley Addie Cunningham Cora Cunningham Nelie Mathes Marc Conrad and others with Messrs Seymour Dayton Albert Howe James Linkles John Conrade Wilther Hottle Roy Hole Jacob Conrad Harry Hottle John Mathes Albert Conrad James Mathes George Dinkley and Charles Mathes.
A man reports three years of troubled sleep due to bronchitis and relief after using Chamberlain's Couch Remedy. He credits the medicine for relief and notes it is sold at Crosier's corner drugstore.
The county’s total assessment stands at 54 million dollars with a 24 750 dollar taxpayer contribution noted. The council is praised for thorough work and is urged to continue its good performance.
Nancy Katharine Lewis Reynolds of Corydon Indiana born March 27 1876 in Clark County died August 2 1901 at age 25 4 15 after consumption. She moved to New Albany as a child and married Oph Reynolds June 21 in Corydon. Survived by husband two children and parents in Edwardsville with brothers. Funeral held late afternoon with Rev H S Stern and a large crowd paying respects to a devout Christian life.
Hon J. T. Suddarth of English is seen in attendance at the circuit court session.
An old medical notice describes gastritis symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite, coated tongue, foul breath, and stomach distress. It promotes Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a year round cure for indigestion and stomach troubles, sold by local retailers in Corydon and nearby towns.
Mrs D H Bringle remains improving while Fred Ivert traveled to St Louis. Miss Alda Bringle of Hardiesburg visits. Samuel Davidsdy works in Car works at Jeffersonville. Jacob Bringle visits from Newton county. Wm Heitz of Alexandria stays, reluctant to leave his girl. Frank and Mrs Sims of Crandall visit relatives nearby. Ambrose Bringle and Roy visit relatives and the fair. W Bringie of Jasper county makes a quick visit. Florence Sehang of Louisville returns home after staying with her uncle.
Births and local events in Lanesville include a daughter born to Mrs Agnes Aghueler and Theodore Eisert ill. Florence Pressler from Louisville visits family here. Water scarcity grows due to dry spell. Joseph Huth plans Thursday sale of personal property near Lanesville. Huth enters grocery and saloon business in New Albany. John Wolf of Georgetown to serve as auctioneer with A M Bisert Sr as clerk. Bishop Dennis O Donaghue to administer confirmations next Sunday September 14 at the church with several priests present.
A letter from FE L Naylor of New Albany Bradford County Pa recalls a cure for dysentery using Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He reports two doses before a bike trip and another during a sickly season kept him well. Sold at Crosier's corner drug store.
All accounts of C A Watson will be left for collection with R d Smith at the Morris Hatch Settlements. This matter must be made at once. C A Watson.
A patently promotional note urges relief from heat related sickness including headaches and stomach issues. It recommends Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as the best regulator and a perfect laxative, noting its use during hot weather.
Delinquent dog tax payments must be received by the last day of September 101. Names of those in arrears after that date will be turned over to the Prosecuting Attorney. Wa Hauswald, trustee, Harrison Township.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles. It claims many deaths stem from kidney disease and promises a sample bottle by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
Daily sleeper train from St Louis at 10:00 p m arrives Louisville 7:10 the next morning and continues to Lexington Knoxville and Asherville with return from Asherville at 5:15 a m to St Louis. G B Allen and R Crawford noted as officials. Corydon Jet station.
A posted contract notice lists bridge work including new sleepers 10x14 inches, 26 feet long on east and south ends, weatherboard siding, new roof of yellow poplar shingles, new flooring of white oak, and re leveling with braces spliced and bolted. Signed by Harrison and Crawford County commissioners dated September 5 1901.
In the Harrisons Circuit Court September Term notice is given that Henry Montgomery administrator of Leander Montgomery deceased has filed a final settlement with the clerk. The court will hear the settlement on Tuesday October 1 1901. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the settlement should not be approved. Witness dated September 9.
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