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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1899
Page
1
The one price cash clothing and department store at 21S Pearl St New Albany Indiana announces low plain figures and new spring goods across departments. Mail orders filled the same day as received as small profits attract more customers daily.
Mrs Martha Glenn, wife of John Glenn of this place, died of pneumonia aged about 60 after a brief illness. She fell ill last Thursday after a bout with the grip, and pneumonia developed the day before her death. She leaves a husband and five children, three daughters and two sons, and was held in high esteem as a quiet, kind-hearted Christian woman. The funeral and burial took place Friday at Jordan burial ground.
Supt. Riddle presents figures for the month ending April 7: enrollment 371. number belonging 515. average belonging 247. average daily attendance 262. percent enrollment 71. percent belonging 90. cases of tardiness 19. corporal punishments 7. number not tardy 300. number not absent 90. transfers 5. visits by trustees 23. and one other visit.
On closing day of the Winter term at No. 9 Franklin township, patrons secretly planned a surprise for teacher Pleasant Jenkins. Despite rain, guests arrived with baskets of food, followed by declamations, songs, and a candy feast for pupils, with many locals in attendance including Deweese Ollis Brubeck Harmon Johnson and others.
A grand surprise was given to Mrs John Ehalt on April 5 as friends arrived with baskets of eaten and oysters served then a fine table. Guests shared social chat and wished her many more happy returns of the occasion. One Minute Cough Cure is recommended for cough throat and chest symptoms by L A Airey Corydon and J RorurocrK White Cloud.
Peter M. Zenor of Posey township died at 78 years 10 months 6 days. He leaves two children Jane Johnson and Joshua Ik Zenor. His wife predeceased him. A U B church member since early manhood he served Harrison County in the Legislature two terms as County Commissioner for years and as Justice of the Peace. His public record with Joseph Deweese and David Jordan stands as a monument of honor. His body rests at Union Chapel, with peace to his ashes.
Worth farmers busy with sowing and church activities. At New Bethel Sunday school organized last Sunday with Ira Davis as superintendent Adrian Gibson secretary and Emma Craig treasurer. Mt Solomon Sunday school formed with John Engleman superintendent and Belle Bussa barger secretary.
Uncle Harvey Lane calls this the worst winter since 1843 and notes floating ice on the Ohio River on the March day. Thirteen horses have died nearby in recent weeks and seven head are sick, with Ed Love reporting the disease remains poorly understood. Wheat is poor and four weddings occurred last Sunday with more planned soon. William Smith expects a new clerk, and J E Watson of New Albany has returned from Cuba, where he served in Battery A First Artillery.
W P Dewees continues with a new warehouse at the Junction. Richard Dewees of Jeffersonville paid friends and relatives a Sunday visit. Joe Stevens is convalescent after a Sunday illness. Sunday school was reorganized and David Stevens, the former superintendent, was reelected. Easter entertainment Sunday night was a grand success. Eli Crayden and Corydon visited Mrs Felmy’s family Sunday. Reported upcoming wedding and a birth to Mrs E C Threlkeld, a girl.
James Flanagan, son of Daniel Flanagan, enlisted in the U S army in Louisville on April 6 and tried to cut his throat the next day. He later leapt from a third story window, survived, but remained violent and insane while confined at the county jail and hospital.
A local job department highlights a weekly output including 1000 statements for John L. Newman and 500 envelopes for E J. McKinster. It offers letter heads, labels, stock bills, and other printed items for various businesses at low prices, inviting customers to view samples and compare.
Before breeding this Spring, call at the Denton stable in Corydon to examine Dick kept by Isaac Lanve. The horse is viewable Wednesday to Saturday each week and at home Monday and Tuesday. April 4t.
In Manckport on Sunday William H Flora son of Hal Flora wed Eva Watson youngest daughter of ex Trustee A H Watson of New Mittetown The ceremony took place at R B Watsons home with Rev Jeffrey of the M E church officiating A large dinner followed The groom is a young local teacher and the bride is well regarded They will reside with the groom father for now The Democrat extends congratulations and thanks for a box of wedding cake.
Misses Mabel Neal and Stella Tegarden toured Corydon inviting citizens to form a circulating library. A sufficient group was secured to ensure success with access to six hundred standard books. A local business firm will keep the library for three years, with books sent from Cincinnati in lots of fifty.
The notice urges readers to call W J Bullett to leave their subscription and begin the work next week. It addresses cyclists directly, encouraging participation to start promptly.
From Corydon excursion rates to Louisville are listed with multiple dates and price points including 1.00 and 1.55 for May trips. The notice encourages travel on select mornings and emphasizes a district agent’s authorization for the season. A local advertisement promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a remedy for lung and bronchial troubles. Also announced is a Flower entertainment at the School Hall on April 20 for the school library benefit.
An illustrated advertisement promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues including back pain scalding urine and frequent urination. It claims free mail circulars and lists Binghamton New York as the sender. The page also includes real estate listings farm notices and local business ads from Corydon Corydon White Cloud New Salisbury and surrounding areas.
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