23 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
1
The town welcomes Reuben with notable displays while Lewis known as the Eye Doctor and Specs Man is revealed as a Smuethh detective. Multiple liquor law violations are listed with additional cases anticipated for filing.
The town details a visit by J. H. Lewis a representative of the American Detective Association hired by the State Anti-Saloon League to investigate liquor law violations since saloons were closed. Lewis presented himself as an optician and built a case linking local groups to illicit whiskey trades while pressuring witnesses and facing varied court actions.
A trip to the Cave and a visit to the wagon works are planned. The botanist’s paradise and festive season are noted. The debating society division is to be organized this week. No school next Saturday due to county exams. makeup on Monday. Prof Venner’s Literature class has 115 members and an Elocution entertainment will aid a church. The Social was full. admission by card will soon be required.
The Corydon Colored School lists this month’s honor roll: Georgia Perry Helena Brown Willie Brown Lessie Arnett Aretha Carter Carlton Carter Ada Brown Earl Stith Blanche Powell. Mrs. Self and Mrs. Briffett assist sewing classes this month. Patrons met at W. H. Fouse’s home last Friday evening for a profitable discussion on child betterment.
A testimonial from Chas. M. Cramer of Colombo Ceylon endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for coughs colds especially in children. Dispensary notes its quick chest cold relief and hoarseness cure with typically one bottle. Crosiers Corner Drug Store sells it. Auctioneer Wm. Jones Locust Point Indiana known for jokes and quick property sales.
For rent 40 acres of good pasture with ample water to sustain stock through summer. Reasonable prices. Contact B. F. Forbis at his farm one mile west of Laconia or write to Laconia ap2tw KEpw Brewer.
Mrs Louise Brown born March 2 1855 died April 1902 at home near Laconia after her clothing caught fire during a brush burning incident. Husband Robert Brown and son W C Beckhart mourn her loss as the community recalls her mercy and faith. Funeral services led by J W Thompson with burial at Memorial church.
Lanesville and surrounding area report visitors from Louisville New Albany and Floyd county. A young child lies at the point of death after illness. Maria Hahn dies aged 67 after years of affliction and Catholic faith. The Schneider-Weisenberger marriage is noted with best wishes to the couple.
The New Albany Ledger reports Indianapolis politicians led by Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge pressured to locate a Military Camp near Indianapolis after an Ohio Falls evaluation. Southern Indiana leaders object, arguing the camp should be at the Falls of the Ohio, amid state-wide backlash.
Steve O Mosier purchased a sawmill from W W Kepley while Charlie Cooms moved to Campbellsburg to work on a farm. Several residents relocated or traveled, with Mrs Elizabeth Sappenfield and Mrs Juan Mosier moving or returning. The town gains daily mail service and a Cumberland Telephone line from Georgetown, indicating renewed activity.
The Vernon Journal outlines duties for newspaper receivers. It states that taking a paper from the post office entails payment responsibility. It warns nonpayment leads to arrears and continued delivery until settled.
Good Corydon hotel on main street near depot and wagon works. Will sell on fair terms with immediate possession. Inquire W. S. Shuck Corydon Indiana. Apr 23.
Cort McCoy welcomes a girl. Frank Tyler attends the O V N C. Mr and Mrs Will Snyder visit relatives. Miss Carrie Thomas guests of Addie Davis. Edwin and Vernette Thomas attend Terre Haute school. Sunday school grows under Elmer Harritt.
The committee for the 1902 03 season includes Wm Ridley W B Slemons T J Wilson H J Chilcote and J W Riddle as elected members for the lecture course program.
Last fall I suffered a severe attack of muscular rheumatism and tried several prescriptions. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised in the South Jerseyman, two applications brought improvement and one bottle completed my cure. Sold at Crosler's Corner Drug Store, Salem, N. J.
Indiana ranks fifth in pensioners with 66 974 and fourth in total pension disbursements at 10 291 876 dollars. Illinois trails by over 500 000, while Pennsylvania leads in amount with fewer pensioners. Ohio and New York follow. Plus, V. J. Bullett offers a line of harness saddles collars pads whips and lap dusters.
The Derby opens nine days of racing at Churchill Downs with Derby Day on May 3. One fare round trip offers May 3, 10, and 24, with a 1.33 fare on other days. Over a thousand thoroughbreds are expected, six races per day, strong purses, and a new stable area by the New Louisville Jockey Club. The Derby field is open and competitive with high class East and West colts, plus the Gentleman’s Cup Race on May 23 with many riders.
A Sunday ceremony at Mr. William E. Chappell’s residence in New Middletown united Etta Chappell and Marshall H. Jordan with Rev. J. C. Mills officiating. The couple plans a future together as Mr. Jordan, a county teacher, travels to Washington where Mrs. Jordan will soon join him.
The City of Pittsburg steamer burned to the water's edge near Cairo Illinois on Sunday. With 145 aboard at least 75 are believed drowned or burned. Mrs Fannie McCullum and her three Leavenworth children were aboard the three children drowned and the mother escaped. Authorities call it the worst steamboat calamity on these rivers.
Ulric Dahlgren Post No 470 Laconia Ind will hold an open meeting at the school house in Laconia at their next regular meeting on the 1st Saturday in May May 3d at 3 oclock 1902 All soldiers invited to attend and discuss matters of interest to all By order of Co C H Kern Com Attest John Gwartney Adjt
Everything new at the New Millinery Store in Amsterdam features fresh styles goods and prices. Shopgoers are invited to inspect the latest hats trends and seasonal arrivals.
Advertisement urges readers to visit Crosier's Corner Drug Store for a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Claims the tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach, improve appetite and regulate bowels. Regular box price 25 cents. Apr monuments at Ginkins' shop.
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