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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1906

Page

3

Easter Activities and Local Appointments in New Salisbury

Andrew Wright of New Albany spent Easter with his mother at Mott. Several residents recover from illness while others relocate. The resurrection of Christ was commemorated by Stidas school with services and egg distribution. New cottages and remodeling projects appear in Corydon Junction and nearby townships.

Andrew Wright New Albany Mott Wm. Hubbard Flora Richert Corydon Dott Stevens Crandall Virgie Deweese Dick Sigler R. R. Sigler Ramsey

Local Notices From New Amsterdam Area

The river falls rapidly causing bank deterioration. Illness of Ruth Friedley noted. Travel notes: Mrs Will L Alexander and Mrs Fannie Kemper visiting in Paradise Bottom and Falls Cities. Anna Stoker returns from Peckinpaugh Ky. Visits by Miss Kendle and Mrs Hugh Friedley. Richmond Lingenfelter prunes the Stoker and Thomas orchard. Dr Jess Kendle is named as a top fisherman.

Ruth Hugh Friedley Will L. Alexander Paradise Bottom H. E. Kendle Falls Cities Fannie Kemper Gertrude Hottle New Albany Lillie Blake Louisville Anna Stoker Peckinpaugh A. G. Lone Myers H. E.srotter Valley City Thomas Youtster Pechinpaugh Kendle Leavensworth Richmond Lingenfelter Stoker & Thomas Jess Kendle

Wonder cures for kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles

The Texas Wonder cures kidney bladder and rheumatic troubles. Sold by druggists or two months treatment by mail for $1. Dr. E. Hall, 2926 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri. Send for Kentucky testimonials.

E. Hall Olive Street St. Louis Kentucky

Pea Ridge Sunday School and School Activities Highlight Local Week

Community events at No 8 include Sunday school at 9 30 a m and a well attended spelling match Saturday night. Milison County and Crandall residents contributed to school activities while Frank Tyler plans medical studies in Louisville this spring.

Local Notes From Sugar Tree Grove Community

Community brief mentions James Abbott of Corydon building a barn for Crate Haas. Mrs. Adam Creeelins ill but improving. Robert Bros. near Lannesville bought a horse from John Miller last week. Dr. Neely attended Mrs. Dick Maucek who was somewhat sick. Miss Ola Hubbard of New Albany visiting father Chas Hubbard and family. William Heckleniman of New Middletown bought a horse from Chas. Maciek last week. Miss Gertrude Neely of Corsdon visited grandfather Mr. Dan Neely near Dixie. Mrs. Jane Blume and daughters and Mrs. W. P. Manek and son visited grandma Walter east of Corydon.

James Abbott Corydon Bulding Crate Haas Adam Creeelins Robert Bros Lannesville John Miller Neely Dick Maucek Ola Hubbard New Albary Chas, Hubbard William Heckleniman New Middletown Chas. Maciek Gertrude Neely Corsdon Dan Neely Dixie Jane Blume Davazhtes W. P. Manek and Son Grandma Walter Corvdon

Devoe Paint Ad Advocates Real Paint Quality

A letter to Chas H Reader of Corydon Ind promotes Devoe paint as genuine all paint with no lime clay or sand fillers. It criticizes cheap paints for false measures and rust and decay and urges using Devoe for beauty and lasting results. The note is signed by Devoe Co New York and Chicago with a P.S. from Gotieh Barbee advertising their sale of the product.

Devoe Devoe & Co New York Chicago Gotieh & Barbee

Clover Paying Crop Advances For Farmers In County

George N. Amy of Heth township reports from a thirty five acre clover field that seed sold brings 400 dollars and hay valued at 130 dollars, with five bushels of seed and additional hay used on his own farm. The note says many other top farmers have similarly benefited from the clover crop.

George N. Amy Heth Township

Executor selection guidance from Farmers Savings & Trust Co

The notice advises choosing the company as executor since it will be present after death and is authorized by law to act as executor. It promises no expense and urges Becon the safe side by appointing Farmers Savings & Trust Co with WEL Cook as secretary.

Becon Farmers Savixes & Trust Cin Cook

Lopp to Direct Alaska Reindeer Herds for Government

W T Lopp a Seattle missionary and former Alaska education chief takes charge of the government reindeer herds in Alaska replacing Rev Sheldon Jackson. He has long served in Arctic missions and as superintendent of schools for Alaska's northwestern district.

W. T. Lopp Alaska Bureau of Education of the Interior Department Sheldon Jackson Secretary of the Interior Eleventh Avenue Northeast Harover College Indiana Cape Prince of Wales Teller Jarvis Releif Washington Times Tom Valley City

Veterinary Association Forms in District of Three Counties

A veterinary association formed for Harrison Clark and Floyd counties held its first meeting last Saturday. Attendees included Dr. Paneman of Charles Town, Dr. Love of New Albany, Dr. Sintigel of Floyd, and Messrs Littell Stevens O’Banon Lahne. Subjects on veterinary practice were presented and discussed, with Drs Pangming and Love noted as well prepared instructors. The next meeting will be the second Saturday of June in New Albany.

Harrison Clark Floyd Pangming Love Tiee Jane New Attuuis

Harrison Applegate Dead After Surgery at Home

Harrison Applegate died at his South Corsdon home last Saturday following a weeks long illness and a postoperative procedure to remove accumulated water. He was about 45, leaving a wife and four children. Funeral held Monday at Plummers Chapel Cemetery conducted by Rev. Moore and John H. Heth.

Harrison Applegate South Corsdon Wolfe and Neely Plrmmers’ Chapel Moore John H. Heth

Death of Maurice Kennedy at age nineteen

Maurice Kennedy died last Saturday of consumption at his aunt Mig Allen's residence four miles east of town. He had worked in Louisville before falling ill and returned home in February. At nineteen, he leaves a mother four brothers and three sisters. The remains were laid to rest Monday in the Catholic cemetery at Lanesville with funeral services by Father Peckskamp.

Maurice Kennedy Mig Allen Maurice Louisville Lanesville Peckskamp

Death of Mrs. Scott in Zentisville Indiana

Mrs. Mary Scott widow of George Scott of Zentisville Indiana died April 17 from Yoccumonia at about 75 years. She suffered injuries from a fall in her yard during the recent icy spell and never recovered. She was a sister-in-law of Mrs. John Loweth of this place.

Mary Scott George Scott Zentisville Ind Yoccumonia John Loweth

Parciots Savion & Pees Company Notice

A damaged ad text from Parciots Savion & Pees Co of St Louis promises safe deposits and specified interest. The note emphasizes safety first and guarantees two assurances to depositors: capital safety and interest.

Parciots Savion & Pees. Co Clouis. Secretars

Easter entertainments at Presbyterian and Methodist churches

Elizabeth L Winders reports both Sunday schools held events last Sunday with good programs and attendance. Local residents including Charles Scales and Miss Edna Ferree visited relatives. Miss Neely Funk returned from Louisville after closing her school. Mrs. Mattie Babcock suffered a shoulder injury requiring X rays. several social visits occurred at George Neamer's home.

Presbyterian Methodist B. F O'Bannon Veterinary Association Corydon Charles Scales New Albany Lew Shireman Edna Ferree Carrie Flanayin Neely Funk Louisville Charles Inman James Stronigan George Neamer Mattie Babcock Dean Ethel Friedley Nellie Rusk Roy Winders

Illness and social visits noted in Huddletown

Huddletown Mrs John Walter ill. Dr T Funk visited Miss Routh Scott who was ill last Friday. Grandpa Smith and daughter Nannie visited Nathan Smith and wife Sunday. Mrs W P Mauck and son and Mrs Jane Blume and daughter from Sugar Tree Grove visited John Mauck and wife Sunday. Elsie Conrad and Laura Mauck of Raccoon Valley visited Li's parents last Friday. John Quebbeman and wife guests of Andrew Stonecipher and wife Sunday. Mrs Kelley of New Albany attended the funeral of her nephew Maurice Kennedy last Monday.

John Walter T. Funk Routh Scott Grandpa Smith Nannie Nathan Smith W. P. Mauck Jane Blume Sugar Tree Grove John Mauck Elsie Conrad Laura Mauck Raccoon Valley Miss Li

Boone township record shows 1849 teaching payments and 1852 grant

A family fragment from Col. Jacob Barree as Boone township trustee 1844 to 1857 notes common labor paid 75 cents daily. It lists May 7 1849 order on George Ently for 50 dollars to William Ravenscroft for three months teaching and 1852 order on George Bently for 50 dollars to Joseph H Grear for 78 days of teaching.

Oballieon Col Jacob Barree Boone Township George Ently William Ravenscroft George Bently Joseph H. Grear

Community News Highlights and Visits

Clarence Davis is on the sick list. Rev Wembley and wife visit Canton. Charlie Davis visited relatives at New Albans last Saturday. Easter service well attended at Wood's Chapel. Mr and Mrs Emery Lee of Mill town visited Mrs Lee's parents. Miss Clara Smith of Blue River township visited Jacob Davis and family.

Clarence Davis Wembley Canton Charlie Davis New Albans Wood’s Emery Lee Milltown

Leg Break in Boone Township Wagon Accident

Edward EM of Boone township broke his leg between knee and ankle while loading machine fertilizer for Amos Dodds. He was thrown from his wagon when the brake failed on descent, and the fracture was reduced by Dr. Forbis.

Edward EM Boone Township Amos Dodds Forbis

Savings offer promises 3 percent interest

Silver dollars or paper dollars it’s the quantity that counts in business today. We help you save and pay you 3 percent interest compounded semi annually. Farnwells Savinas & Terese Co W Bb Cook Secretary. Now is the time to select your monuments. 2 1)d Ginkine guarantees all his woes. aprld-Gw

Farnwells Savinas & Terese Co W. Bb. Cook Ginkine

Local Notices and Social Tidbits From Taylor Township

Taylor Township social notes list visits and family gatherings across nearby towns including Boone, Howard Station, Louisville, Indianapolis and Corydon. The column notes a funeral in Rehoboth, a pneumonia case, spring Normal attendance plans, and a Sunday school opening at the E L Presbyterian church with listed officers and teachers.

James A. Noe Ella Young Louisville Robert Miller K Willard Boone Township Essie Brinley Grace M. Sample Maggie Cunningham Charley Davis Rehoboth Ella Cunningham Howard Station Winifred Davis Lillian West Point J. J. Cunningham John Sample Nellis Kelley Treas Carrie Kelley Sec Hallie McRae Morton Davis Joe Palmer Arminda Noe George Mason Delia Young Bettie McRae Mary Cunningham Carrie Brown

Crandall Community News Notes and Death

Crandall Branch reports Mrs. Harvey Speak sick. Garden making and house cleaning dominate. New members join the telephone line. George Crone of Mott town visited home folks. Miss Gillie Markwell and Miss Grace Ralston hosted by John Alstott. Dora Ralston and Edith visit Joe Markwell. Ed Wright and wife visit Mrs Wright’s parents. Sunday death of Mrs Walker Thomas formerly of the county in Colorado from consumption.

Harvey Garden Amakine House Cessing George Crone Mott Town Gillie Markwell Grace Ralston John Alstott Dora Ralston Edith Joe Markwell Crandall Ed Wright

Corydon Board Contracts for Town Lighting

The Corydon Board of Trustees awarded a ten year lighting contract to W H Keller. Keller will illuminate streets until midnight with at least one hundred sixteen candle power lights at five cents each per month. The town replaces seventy six lights at seven cents per month. Additional lights costs fall to the town, and the town may upgrade to thirty two candle power lights at seventy four cents per month per lamp at any time.

Board of Trustees of Corydon W. H.I. Keller Mr. Keller

Largest bargain in Corydon property offered

Six room cottage with bath and water closet hot and cold water in bath and kitchen. Large rooms and land with ample porches. Attractive garden area and outbuildings. Described as a very desirable home. Farmers Savings & Trust Co. W. E. Cook secretary.

Corydon Farmers Savings & Trust Co W. E. Cook

Marriage License Notices for Clarence Davis and Others

Marriage license notices list Clarence L. Davis with Vada I. Davie Irene J. Simcox with Robert Hottle Carrie L. Beanblossom with Malinda Denbo. Also mentions Burpee's seed tomato and cabbage plants and Les Davis con. Ind. apri8-2w.

Clarence L. Davis Vada I. Davie Robert Hottle Irene J. Simcox Carrie L. Beanblossom Malinda Denbo Les Davis

Prolonged Meeting Closes in Fairview and Local Notices

The Democrat notes a protracted meeting ending in Fairview. Various local movements include Walter Fry working for W H Wiseman and Amzi Toler for Cyruss Meuck of Hill Grove. Social visits and family illnesses are recorded among Kendall Landing, New Middletown, and Corydon residents. The paper urges correspondents to attend its fiftieth anniversary celebration.

Democrat Fairview Walter Fry Amzi Toler Cyruss Meuck Hill Grove James Deschamp Edna Bottles Laura Pate Charles Mauck Amzi Blake New Middletown Adam Crecelius Leander Bottles Kendall Landing Arlie Shafter K’s Fr. Mathes W. D. Toler Zelphia Rosco Strand Toler Clifty Bend The

Raccoon Valley social notices and family visits

Sunday night turnout at Zoar for the Y event. Kate Roudenbush staying with Walter Fisher of Crandall Ada Duncan from New Albany returned home. Henry Brown and family visited Isaac Brown of Breckenridge. John Roudenbush’s daughter Edith visited John Lamber tus of Helltown. James Blunk attended H Applegate funeral at Pfrimmer's Chapel. Neitz Nettie Gussie Woertz and Walter enjoyed fishing on Biv Indiar creek Friday.

Zoar Kate Roudenbush Walter Fisher Crandall Ada Duncan New Albany Henry Brown Faiily Isaac Brown Nes Breckenridge John Roudenbush Edith John Lambertus Helltown James Blunk H. Applegate Pfrimmer’s Chapel Neitz Nettie Gussie Woertz Walter Biv Indiar Creek

Local notes from Sandy Branch and surrounds

Wheat appears sound in this view as Mrs. Flora Stuart shows gradual improvement. Edward Best, once employed in Campbellsville, Ky, has returned home. Mrs. Carrie Underhill plans to move to New Albany Tuesday. Mrs. Mattie Carpenter and her daughter Lelia of Pitty Point, Ky, visit sister Mrs. Edward Bryant. Mrs. Alice Fiverear and Miss Althea Bryant visit Miss Anna Latter, who is not expected to live many more days.

Flora Stuart Edward Best Campbellsville Carrie Underhill New Albany Mattie Carpenter Lelia Pitty Point Edward Bryant Alice Fiverear Althea Bryant Anna

Last Day of School at Willow Springs District No 1

Willow Springs School in Taylor township closed on April 1 1908 after a term taught by Miss Arminda Noe. Closing exercises featured recitations and songs, a large crowd enjoyed a fine dinner, and a spelling match was held at night. Miss Noe praised pupils and patrons, while patrons spoke highly of her as teacher in her second term. One who was there.

U. B Zuar John Roudenbush Crandall John Lambert Frank Tyler Medical College Louisville J. M. Thomas Milison County Terre Anute Grave Ralston New Albany Crandal Lihen Bridgman Mayme Scheler Vernetta Thomas Prana Pyler B. F. Thomas Creowl Ivy C. L. Dick Taylor Township Willow Springs Arminda Noe Nue

Splendid Investments and Local Goods Ad Flyer

Splendid Investments promotes town property rentals with yields from 74 and 8 percent and listing prices from 750 to 900. Farmers Savines & Trust Co. claims quality. Anchor buggies dominate county sales for 15 years with durable use. Clover hay offered by Henry Bickel southwest of town.

Farmers Savines & Trust Co W. E. Cook Henry Bickel

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Salisbury Z. Gray Andrew W. Walk Corydon Junction A. D. Avery Snr Leander Adams New Albany Business College Jake Chester Edwardsville Chester Adeline Adams Jeffersonville L. C. Adam Jacob Isterling Christ Coeur Sidas School Raaf Plice Jackson Township New Amsterdam Stoker Texas Wonder W. GC. Giein Pea Ridge F. R Mater Chas. H. Reader Corydon, Ind Man Rev Elizabeth Huddletown Loren Emily S. Davis Arminpda Nog Crandall Branch Rep Ronin New Light Heidelburg IDAC KOPF Sandy Branch Mb& AB Splendid Investments
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