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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1899
Page
4
Corydon Democrat editors and proprietors Chas W. Thomas and Chas B. Ellis publish a notice of post office entry and office location in Corydon Indiana. It lists subscription terms including one year in advance and out of county rates, alongside printing and mailing notes.
The piece rails against a dry goods trust threatening small retailers in Indianapolis and warns of rising government taxes linked to the Philippine War. It cites the Nebraska party platform calling for strong federal action to curb monopolies and contrasts it with Republican platitudes. It notes President Madisonley and the Sultan of Sulu as satirical targets.
George Boutwell former Massachusetts governor addresses labor celebration urging unions to oppose re election of President McKinley. He warns of crisis for workers from competition with the Oriental world and Philippines policy, calling for united labor action to save the nation and end toil under imperialism.
The author challenges McKinley era rhetoric on the flag, accusing sugar barons in Hawaii of facilitating feudalism and involuntary servitude. It cites a recent Sulu treaty granting slaveholders a $20 path to freedom, arguing Old Glory shields slavery and questions the president’s imperialist policies.
The 8th Missouri District election following Blandy’s death shifts to Shackelford by 5 448, reflecting Democratic opposition to McKinley’s militarism and the Philippine policy. The era’s papers debate liberty, imperial reach, and American principles amid a politically charged mood.
The Terre Haute Gazette criticizes the President's stance as a betrayal of the flag likening it to colonial oppressions. Secretary Hay taunts Democrats over issues while accusing Republicans of mismanaging trusts under McKinley. The note mentions a world peace conference and the Czar's fatigue with large standing armies.
The advisory boards in Washington Township report total levies and proposed amounts by township. Trustees will review the institute outline. teachers listed include J. W. Baxter, D. C. Whintner, Rhoda Montgomery, Alda Cunvinghan, Horace 8 Sonner, Thomas Trolaugh, and Nellie Pitman. J. L. Winner, Trustee.
Mothers of children with croup or severe cold are advised to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as it contains no opiate or narcotic and is safe for babies and adults. The medicine's widespread success and approval in the United States and abroad are noted. Sold by E. S. Crosier, Druggist.
Dr T G Van Hook Dentist operates one door north of the Dexconan office in Corydon Indiana offering dental services to residents of Harrison and surrounding areas.
Last week a devastating blaze swept Milltown destroying the Odd Fellows Creek building on the lower floor housing T Hancock’s general store, the Boyer hotel, J F Rawlings undertaker, C F Rawlings residence, two Hancock cottages, and more. Loss near 24600 with partial insurance. fire started early evening and outpaced bucket brigades in a town lacking protection. origin unknown.
Mrs Ella McFall of Corydon visits Mrs JT GC Abbott as Wing Miller recovers from typhoid. Brinley family returns from Louisville. Winifred Pabner visits Mrs Bettie McRae. Rev Shell of LaPorte visits family. Robert Keeley buys a… (text incomplete) Thieves break into Morton Davis home Friday night. Young and family to move to Kentucky. Armainda Nee attends Sugar Grove picnic. Freez Brown of Louisville guests, some eatables and a small sum of money missing.
Miss Martha Steepleton convalesces as neighbors share health news. Visitors Rosa, Frank Pankhouser, and Pearl Lepp spent last Sunday nearby. Basket meetings at Russel's grave and Chapel drew crowds. Happenings include Maggie Bartley visiting Tom in Louisville, Hank McBride's daughter Virgie ill, and Crosier adding a house addition. Morris County area life noted alongside ad copy for mortgage and legal forms.
The frame for the new school house is up and a stock company forms to buy and enlarge the flouring mill. The town council gravelled streets and sidewalks. Royal Neighbors supper on the 16th was a grand success. Visitors Mrs Mae Allison of Louisville and Mrs Jed Winkler of Mt Vernon are visiting relatives here. Mrs Vic Bullett and Mrs Mary Flora of Corydon spent Sunday here. Henry Brandenburg, who spent the summer with his mother Mrs Lebertan, has returned home. The river is rising and the coaling season is closing. About 1200 bushels were gathered including from sunken barges dropped by towboat Cook.
A complete roll of expenses approved by the Thurrixon County Board of Commissioners at the 190Y September session. The long list names individuals and entities with various items including roads, poor relief, county buildings, jail, insane asylum, printing, stationery, and other county officer costs. Names include Thomas Warton, Lili shields, Amzi Weaver, Levi Sappenfield, Otto Cunningham, John M Baelz, James A. Watson, and many others with entries like expense of roads, expense of poor, and expense county officers.
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