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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1916
Page
5
Community business notes the opening of a flouring mill at Corydon Junction offering flour for wheat and feed of all kinds with a motto of fair treatment and patronage sought from local customers.
Indiana Centennial Commission held sessions in South Bend March 11 and April 1. Leaders discussed Corydon celebrations, moving pictures of Indiana history, state parks, and Turk ey Run preservation funding. Richard Lieber seeks 25 000 by year end and visits Blue River Wyandotte Cave.
Mrs. George Straub of Chestnut Street Corydon speaks to the effectiveness of Doan's Kidney Pills purchased at Riely's Drug Store. She reports backache relief and regulated kidney action and reiterates her public endorsement over two years later. Price 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY. al2 26
Death entered the home of Mrs Sholottie Overton Sunday evening March 26 1916 at seven oclock after a seven month illness of paralysis She was born July 2 1845 and died at age 67 years 8 months 23 days Mrs Overton leaves two children Homer and Francis Overton a step daughter Mrs Laura Eckard and brother Tom Neely Funeral arrangements not listed in the fragment.
John C Richards personal property to be sold at public auction at his residence in Glidas Heth township on Saturday April 15 1916. Items include a brood mare nine years old soon to foal a three year old gelding a Jersey cow a sow and pigs a two horse wagon two horse cultivator double shovel plow single shovel plow breaking plow iron harrow about 500 tobacco sticks two to three tons of timothy hay and other articles. Auction begins at 1 pm with usual terms. Essa Richard Auctioneer.
Ninety two acre property for sale four miles northwest of Corydon on a public highway. Land lays well with abundant fruit, good house and barn. Inquiries at the office. Also Kost and Becker advertise Swedish Queen Separator trials with guarantees and prices for 20.75 and 39.75 per unit. Includes George Delker buggy on display.
The last day of Lemay's school in 1916 featured a neighborhood dinner with baskets from many directions. Benton Windell, the teacher, was praised for a fine year as afternoon exercises with dialogues followed. The crowd's friendly spirit and support for the sick impressed all, and patrons wished the teacher a prosperous future. Kost and Wecker promote the Brinley wagon amid the event.
Patrons and friends gathered in Harrison Township No 21 for the last day of school on a Saturday in April. A long table overflowing with cakes and foods fed all attendees while pupils performed recitations and songs. Music by a graphophone provided by Mr. Christian Keiler and loaned by Mr. Keiler entertained the crowd. Miss Ruth Denbo taught at No 21 and was praised as one of the county’s best teachers. The editor of the Democrat received a cake gift.
Andy Quebbeman and Jessie Walker were married last Saturday evening at six in the bride's New Albany home with Rev. W. Todd officiating. The couple, popular among friends, will reside on their Franklin township farm where the groom already has a furnished house. Moore's Cookery range sold by Hurst Hardware Co. m8-6.
In last week's Democrat a misprint identified John Lyskowinski as President of the Franklin Township Farmers Institute. The elected president is Frank P. Lotich. The informant admits the error and states it was unintentional.
A small classifieds item notes tomato plants offered at 10 cents a dozen by Mrs. C. C. Hubbard of Corydon Indiana. The piece also mentions pension news for Mrs. Anna R. Boone of Carlisle and a school event led by Prof. Julius Doeter with 500 pupils planned for June 3. It also reports a farm sale from Mr. and Mrs. Howard Perry to Hallie V. Barksdale and upcoming relocation to Jennings county.
A bold advertisement claims Halls Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers $100 if it fails to cure and invites testimonials, listing Benton, Toledo as contact points and noting possible constipation as a side note.
Students and patrons gathered at the Clifton school for a closing program honoring teacher Harry Funk. A 40 foot table overflowed with eatables as more than a hundred attendees enjoyed music and a long afternoon of recitations dialogues and songs by local students including multiple Williar and Hild family members.
An editorial notes Chicago voters chose Democrats on April 4, comparing it with a prior Republican mayoral win. The piece argues municipal results do not predict national outcomes, urging consistency in predicting November’s results and challenging past forecasts.
The German M. E. Church Central Barren invites all members to attend Sunday School at 9:00 A M and Morning Worship in English at 10:01 A M with Epworth League at 7:30 P M led by Mrs L A Schreiber. Epworth social on Tuesday April 8 at the Wolf home. Also advertises umbrella repair and recovery at Novelty Repair Shop.
Mr Bye will speak to farmers Saturday night April 15 at Fountain on Scenes in the West. He has traveled widely and is an able speaker with music planned. Local merchants promote event and offer related sales.
Recorder Frank W. Shireman reports first quarter 1916 fees with 154 deeds 4 mechanics liens 26 chattel mortgages 82 releases 4 assignments 1 power of attorney 63 marginal releases 9 marginal assignments and 10 miscellaneous instruments. Corydon residents discuss Centennial train rates with Southern Railroad. Mr and Mrs William Wright move to Webster township. Squire John H Ferock renews Democrat subscription and notes long service as justice. Thank you to neighbors for support after a death in the Windell family. Listings include a sale of a mare and buggy and visitors Kate Rusk and Sam Glixman.
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