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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1903
Page
10
Col Bibve Voanty Cork has received copies of the Acts of the late Italian Legislature. The Clerk must distribute copies to the judge of the territorial court, the prosecutor, city clerks, newspapers, public officials, and county officers. Upon receipt of all county receipts, the Governor declares the new laws in full force.
Miss Kate Heimes daughter of Elijah Heimes Morvan township died Sunday evening from lung trouble after over a year illness. She was 16 years old and survived by her father mother and a number of brothers and sisters. Funeral at the German Reform church today.
The article lauds the Corydon Junction Sterling drug store for four years of public trust and local impact. It highlights Sarsaparila and Tron as a spring tonic and blood purifier, noting its rapid rise despite rivals. It credits honest preparation and affordable pricing at half the cost of competing products.
Four ballots appear in Corydon for the town election on May 4. The Citizens Ticket lists Marshal Isaac Orwick Treasurer C M Miller Clerk Alonzo L Reynolds Trustees for wards one to four and a fifth ward slate. The Town Ticket names Marshal James J Long and the Independent Ticket has Marshal James W Hudson with the rest blank.
At a recent Corydon Commercial Club meeting it was decided to hold a Sunday school Fourth of July celebration. Details will be announced later. Plan to attend in Corydon on July 4.
Sugar Tree Grove reports moves and visits across Scott township with residents traveling to Oklahoma and Louisville. Local clergy Rev Fulghaim and Rev Pulghim narrate church events including a bell purchase and delayed church work due to illness. Health updates include Jacob Haus and Mr Neely, while farming and enumeration efforts continue with Sherman Longacre and Prof Arvel Snider involved.
Pilington notes two of James Bowman’s children are ill and the Southern Railroad Company plans a 50 000 gallon tank at the area. C A Sims starts May 1 for the International School of Telegraphy in Louisville Kentucky. Miss Kate Emily returns home to Corydon after visiting here. A large crowd gathered at Amos Blunk’s on April 19 for a surprise 68th birthday dinner.
A dramatic opéra tical piece titled The National Flower features eighty performers in elaborate costumes with special scenery at the Auditorium on May 2. Contestants plead their cases before Judge and Jury, hear rival stories, and amid occasional onion cameos the Jury selects the most useful and beautiful flower as the winner.
Ramsey mentions Mr. Austin with band boys while George Beal builds a saw mill. Jobo Hiser suffers throat trouble. A dog killed a lamb for Al Housel last Friday. Roy Bye visited relatives near Moberly. Annabelle White left for Valparaiso to attend school. Mayme White and Grace Carter spent Sunday at Milltown. Vadie and Gail Davis, students at O V C, spent Sunday with their father.
Lisbh Poe buys the old Denton farm while Robert Erb visits friends in the township. Walter Routh plans to build on the Major Hancock farm. Tuele David Lawle recovers from illness as Commissioner MelIntosh inspects the pike seeking a road superintendent amid needed repairs.
Two Nebraska and North Dakota readers share dramatic recoveries from heart disease after using Dr Miles Heart Cure. They describe long trial periods with headaches chest pains and fainting spells followed by full relief and permanent improvement after taking the remedy. The letters urge others with heart trouble to seek the product and request the free booklet from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
An advertisement claims overwork strains kidneys leading to heart and blood issues. It touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the top remedy with sample offers, urging readers to order from Binghamton New York and to mention the notice.
Curt Brown erects a fine barn at Slabtown. Noah Elbert killed a boy last week that netted 624 pounds. Miss Effie Elbert improves slowly. Will Elbert buys a piano from Conrad and Steepleton. Jessie Elbert starts a six week school term next Monday. Julius Russell and Ayres Elbert wed at the bride’s home. Rehoboth Sunday school organized on the 12th with Stay Rhodes as superintendent and Efe Elbert as assistant, Nellie Kroysleys treasurer, Zella Funts noted.
Sunlit notes show Ollie Waltz visiting home on a Sunday while Trustee Gettebtinger handles enumeration. Families including the Pinares relocate to St Louis and St Joseph. Several residents travel to nearby towns. Easter services attended at Frenchtown and Woods Chapel. multiple names on sick list and ongoing interior decorating projects.
The Bank of Corydon has moved a door one door south of its permanent banking room for about thirty days while extensive alterations and improvements are made to the latter.
Capt. F. M. Bartley and Levi Hickman announce a new partnership handling W P Cole buggies. They claim superior quality and are selling at very low prices. Visit them on South Market Street near Poplar to view stock. April.
Central residents report excessive rain affecting crops while Grover Love attends the QO V N C this spring. Grandma Pitman suffers smallpox and fever, cut-worms ravage early garden crops, Mrs. Fulgham improves after rheumacism illness, and Rev. Apple visits Orange county to see his father who is weak with lung trouble.
Birth announced for a son to Mr and Mrs John Vausha. Jacob Greene took a flying trip to Corydon Junction last Friday. Edmond Berkshire visited Milltown last week. Miss Cora Briscoe made a business trip to New Albany. The Fredericksburg circuit third M FE quarterly meeting will be at Mt Zion May 8 9 10 Presiding Elder Poacher will preach Friday night Saturday morning and Saturday night. Sunday service by Rev L C Jeffery of Georgetown and Rev Crawford of Fredericksburg. Engleman school closed last Saturday with an spelling match. Praise for Miss Churchill teacher and Trustee Pitman for hiring her. Graduation exams passed by Raymond Churchill Charles Hunter and Wm Briscoe.
Public auction to sell parcels from a decree in Harrison Circuit Court involving Sarah C. Ellis and others. The sale includes 18 acres and an undivided share of 61 acres in fractional section 23, township 6 south range 4 east, with rents offered first for up to seven years, then fee simple title if needed.
The text lists financial items including Due from State Banks and Bankers 21 632.94, Due from approved reserve agents 12 000.00, Checks and other cash items 3 345.78, Notes of other National Banks 8715, Fractional paper currency nickels and cents 1 495.00, with a total and seal implied.
An old homestead tribute touts sturdy men of oak using durable materials. The ad praises Scott's Emulsion for growing powers in children and a solid constitution. It invites readers to request a free sample from Scott & Bowne of New York with pricing at 50c and 1.00 at druggists.
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