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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
7
A mixed set of notes from Corydon and nearby towns reports visits by residents to relatives, farm and business listings for sale including sows with pigs and lumber, local court action on a divorce suit, and local advertising for medicines and hardware. It mentions Andrew Anderson of New Albany in Corydon, Miss Grace Kirk of Texas visiting, and Danville area items. Local stores promote fishing gear, seeds, and laxatives as well.
Readable fragment notes the Midland Jubilee Singers performing at College Auditorium. Details on date, program, or participating groups are unavailable in the fragment.
Mauckport Indiana March 24 1908 A J Lorr appeals to True Democrats to support him as a candidate for Representative in the upcoming April 3 1908 Democratic primary. He touts long party service since 1896 and veteran legislative work including opposition to the Jess Ralroad Bill. He pledges to back economic and moral measures and to aid Democratic success, urging voters to decide and accept the result.
On Sunday March 15 neighbors gathered at William Dean’s home to celebrate his seventy third birthday. They arrived with filled baskets and shared a plentiful dinner followed by graphophone music. Guests departed with wishes for more birthdays and good health.
The birthday of Master Rozelle Mosier son of Myr and Mrs Elmer Mosier Bradford was celebrated on the 19th inst. Twenty children gathered at 2 PM. A large cake with eight candles, magic lantern pictures candy peanuts and cakes entertained the guests. Many presents were received and all wished Rozelle many more happy times. ONE WHO WAS THERE.
Spirit Lake Iowa druggist L H Farhbham praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best on the market for constipation. He urges a trial, noting pleasant effect and price of 25 cents. Samples free. Sold by L A Riley and Son.
Samuel W. Newberger senior member of S. W. Newberger & Co and proprietor of the New Albany White House dry goods store died suddenly from heart disease last Thursday morning in the store basement. The notice also references Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup and local druggists selling remedies and farm stock supplies at The Corner Drug Store.
A large blaze in Greenville Floyd county started about 10 o clock Thursday morning at the home of Mrs Myra Woods 90 year old grandmother of former Sheriff R J Morris of New Albany. Sparks spread to nearby buildings and the general store of W L Sullivan. Fire spread rapidly and was checked after noon when workers tore down a small frame building to halt the flames and remove food. Loss estimated 25000 to 40000 with limited insurance.
An advertisement touts Cham berlains Salve as an instant pain reliever for burns sore nipples and chapped hands. It claims rapid healing without scar unless injuries are severe and lists a price of 25 cents sold by L A Riley & ap.
Within sixty days the office will buy fifty cords or more of apple timber. Timber to be small end 714 inches or more, biters to be smid and green and clear of large knots. Prices per cord vary by stick size from 2.00 to 5.00, with application at this office.
A vintage advertisement touts ALLEN S FOOT EASE powder for tired swollen feet with over 30 000 testimonials. It claims benefits for foot comfort and urges purchase from druggists or via free mail trial, listing Alien S Olmsted Le Roy NY as the address.
Mr. Clay Beard of Bloomington Indiana shipped a car load of milch cows from Corythen to Bloomington on Thursday March 19. He plans to return about April 10 to buy another car load. People with fresh cows to sell should note the date.
The Elizabeth Coach horse will be found on Mondays and Tuesdays at La Conia, Wednesdays at Julius Johns, Thursdays at Henry Mettling, and Fridays and Saturdays at Elizabeth. Terms are $15 to insure a living colt. H. Mettling, Keeper. J. S. Black, Secy. view 126-80.
A farming outfit priced at 125 dollars includes two gentle western horses with harness two spring wagons a strong large wagon a near new buggy plows and harrow. Will Christley opens a tailor shop near the post office with Ed Y Price promoting spring clothing and Easter orders. Be sure to mark your ballot correctly.
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