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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1909
Page
1
The Great Western spreader features an endless apron that requires no cranking back and front wheels that track with the hind wheels. It handles all barnyard manure, spreads any amount per acre without stopping the team, and the beater lifts manure before discharge. It turns in its own length and promises doubling land value with 20 years of durability when housed properly.
The Rex corn drill uses square steel tubing for a rigid frame and a 48 inch steel wheel with a two inch tire for light draft. Shovels raise to any height, markers on each side are driver operated, planting from 8 to 24 inches, with adjustable row width and fertilizer feed controllable without stopping the team. It claims overall value as the cheapest two horse drill when considering all features, though not the lowest price.
The ad promotes the Great Western valveless gasoline engine available in six sizes from 13 to 6 horsepower. It highlights suitability for light power tasks like sawing, pumping, grinding, and running machinery, and claims simpler design, easier operation, and superior reliability. It invites readers to view the large illustrated catalog and schedule a demonstration.
On Friday March 26 patrons and friends gathered at No 1 School Webster township to surprise teacher Miss Ida McWhim at noon. About seventy five people shared a meal and discussed the surprise as declamations and dialogues were performed. Philip Weichert provided music with a graphophone. This term marked three successful terms for Miss Ida with two gradings in one term.
George Cline is very ill with pneumonia. Merril Ashley, son of Charles, is very ill with typhoid fever. Miss Eva Jaegers has recovered from illness, and Miss May Jaegers continues work for B F Thomas. John Elbers and family visited Peter Eshers of Lanesville, while Charles Richert and family plan a move with Chorge Meyer near Lanesville.
Mercantile note from Geo B Wahl offering complete harness stock for display and price quotes. Call for service and pricing details.
Harrison County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company members met at the court house and elected officers. President C W Rhoads Webster township. Vice President Asa Ylurbaugh Harrison township. Secretary Henry M Gordon Webster township. Treasurer David Miles Harrison township. Races were competitive with several close scores.
Fire discovered around five Sunday morning at the Cooper Hotel in New Amsterdam. Aid rushed in and crews saved first floor contents while some items from the second floor were moved. The Eureka exchange sat on the first floor. switchboard removed without damage. Property owned by R. Hi. Humphrey and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. L. Cooper. Insurance status not learned.
John A Huntsinger born May 6 died in April aged years days after a long illness. He was a longtime Christian church member for 16 years and trusted in the Lord. He leaves a wife four children and many relatives. He was a member of Camp No 3299 Modern Woodmen of America. Funeral services were held Sunday at Smiths Camp Ground led by Rev W D Bartle Corydon.
Cedar Wood A M E Church announces Easter services at Collins Chapel in Louisville Kentucky. Services Sunday at eleven and three and seven thirty in the evening conducted by evangelist Sister Nellie G Hale renowned A M E church leader and speaker.
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors friends and the attending physician for their kindness and sympathy during the sickness and death of our wife and daughter. John R. Rusk and Mr and Mrs A J Conrad.
Prattie Warn carpet chain Ive and 1c items to dress couches by the yard 39c ATL curtains 2.50 nee 1.85. Friday 9 to 11 Crash per yard 54c all 20c curtain goods per yard 15c 50c corset covers and pants 38c. Saturday 9 to 11 Free 8.2.00 trousers with every suit 210.00 or over all 25c hosiery gowns and petticoats 1.00.
Many people oppose strong medicines for rheumatism. Most muscular or chronic cases need no internal treatment. If no fever and little swelling use Chamberlain's Liniment for relief. For sale by Louis S. Riely. ap
Frank P. Lotich offers seven acres of land just east of Corydon adjoining town for sale at a reasonable price. Write Mr Lotich Corydon RR 3 or call via Eureka phone. Also 72 1500 bolts of new wallpaper at 8. M. Miller's, 3138.
The second graduation examination will take place on Saturday April 17 at Corydon Elizabeth Central and New Salisbury. Those who failed or were sick for the first exam may retake. Passers with satisfactory grades may be admitted to High School if they wish to attend. Applicants may pick the most convenient location. Further notice next week. AMZIE KANNAPEL Co Supt.
Mrs Elizabeth Wiseman widow of John Wiseman died at her home in Heth township last Friday from a complication of diseases at age 64 years 19 days. The funeral was held at Mt Zion on Saturday with Rev Ida Hottle delivering the sermon. She is survived by her husband and three children Daniel Wiseman Mrs Henry Fisher and Mrs Edward Richard.
A one week promotion from April 5 to 10 offers a handsome imitation cut glass jug to customers who spend fifty cents on tea coffee baking powder spices or extracts. Mrs M J Fetzer is the agent for Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co. The ad notes fencing stock and Purina chick grit available at F O Jordan's.
A horse and buggy stolen in Louisville on March 29 were recovered near Corydon after a colorfully described pursuit. Police captured a dark skinned man and woman who tried to sell the animal. Cassel and Scanlon retrieved the property and brought the pair to Kentucky home, with the mare and buggy valued at 3500 and rewards paid. Cort Smith aided by returning the mare and buggy to New Albany's Kepley's livery stable.
Mrs Nan Davis was summoned to New Albany last week due to illness in her granddaughter Margaret Kelso daughter of Mr and Mrs Rawardi Kelso.
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