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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1900
Page
8
A reflective piece urging families to resolve conflicts by talking it over as a mother advised. It argues misreading motives causes most troubles and that honest dialogue can mend rifts, unite enemies, and restore friendships. It concludes with a note on unfinished reconciliation and self responsibility.
In memory of Edward Rhodes a member of Central Camp No 8299 M W A who died March 22 100 The resolutions note he was a good citizen a kind father and loving husband The order drapes its charter in mourning for thirty days and asks county papers and family be notified
Marion Rooke of Loox Milwaukee Avenue Chicago states a dreadful cold kept her awake and hindered work. After seeing a milliner improve quickly with Cham berlain’s Cough Remedy she bought it, began to recover at once, and is now entirely well. For sale by E. B. Crosier. druggist. apr
George Merkel died at his home near Lanesville on April 1 1000 aged 82 years 10 months He was a devout Christian and well regarded by family and friends He leaves three sons four daughters forty eight grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren to mourn his loss The family notes he is missed at home and in memory of Grandpa
John Scott and family of New Albany visit here Sunday. Wm Lockhart and wife of Corydon visit relatives here recently. Joseph Fouts and T J Williams went to Corydon on business Friday. Mr Austin and family of Palmyra attend church here Sunday. M R Scott and daughter Mise Ollie of Galena visit friends here recently. Mr and Mrs Huron Tyler of Crandall spend Easter with relatives. Rev Hile to preach at UC B church Sunday evening the 29th inst. David Nelson and family of Georgetown spend Easter with Win Summers. Rumor of a young couple from this vicinity secretly married. Win Mitchell and family purchase Bradford property and move there. O J D Byrne to occupy vacated house. Co J Fouts of OVNC was at home Sunday. pleased with the school. We do not think it necessary to leave Harrison county for instruction. Try the Normal.
Maria Pitman born Kentucky June 15 1820 died Harrison county Indiana near Moberly April 16 1900 left ten children five boys five girls five preceded her two boys three girls remain husband died 1872 joined M E church then United Brethren in Christ faithful member funeral sermon from 2 Timothy 4 7 by J M Johnson
White Cloud and Louisville are mentioned with Miss Beulah Bloomfelter visiting Louisville. John Little visited relatives at Salem last week. The sick include Messrs Craig and Byer ley who are improved. Miss Attie Cunningham and Miss Sallie Lord visited their homes. Miss Cora Hughes of Fountain is staying with Mrs. Wm Bennett. Miss Ethe Conrad has returned home after staying with Mrs. Wash Rothrock.
Webster Township No 1 school taught by Geo J Schneider closed Thursday April 12. The notable event featured cedar and flowers, morning classes in spelling and casting, an overflow crowd, and an extended evening program of music and recitations. Rudolph Schneider provided graphophone music. teacher delivered closing address.
Reed Sharp has acquired the Harve Windell horse to race in the 1900 season. The animal will perform at Sharp’s barn located two miles southeast of Corydon every Saturday and Monday, starting this season.
Mauckport closes schools after a six months term. Residents James Sherman, John Harbaugh, Frank Ordner Jr to Corydon Leavenworth and New Albany enjoy visits. The siouring mill changes hands with Ed Faith D B Beanblossom buyers. Citizens hold a convention at School Hall nominating town candidates. Reverend Ford, long time New Zealand Australia missionary, delivers illustrated lecture at M E Church. Logs and timber flood riverfront activity.
Mrs J Zenor lies seriously ill as George Spath builds a large barn. R Johnson recovers from an attack of Jagrippe. Wm Bowers travels to Kentucky for saw mill work. Ed Farnsley family convalesces after Jagrippe. McClure brothers haul logs for Bowers Sw-Mill Co. A child of Oscar Sturms buried at Bethesda. Rev Farnsley conducts funeral. Posey likely to have usual share of graduates this year.
Ramsey and J R White made a business trip to Louisville last week Joseph Wellinger delivered a large eel from Blue River Trustee Croydon is busy enumerating his township Miss Sotie Meuner of Louisville Ky visiting here returns home Sunday Mr Russell lumberman of this place reports strong business but unable to load cars for foreign matter Dr Walters a physician here is a St Louis college graduate with over a year in practice and a full surgical set
Notice listing agents for Horse Shoe Brands fertilizer in multiple towns with buyers in Corydon, Depauw, Elizabeth, Floyd, Hardinsburg, Georgetown, Laconia, Leavenworth, Palmyra and more. Promises perfect mechanical condition and lower prices with brands tested in Harrison county. includes terms and prices and E. W. McIntosh as Local Manager.
A short insurance pitch urges readers to check fire, cyclone, and lightning coverage. It asks if they are insured, and if the company is reliable, recommending H. H. Miller of Corydon, Indiana for policies.
The Franklin Township S. Association met in Lanesville with all township schools represented. Officers re-elected. next meeting set for Lanesville. Resolutions paid tribute to Rev G H Schnur and praised his Sabbath school work and faith.
A testimonial from D. N. Sinks of Troy Ohio endorses Chamberlain's Pain Balm as the best remedy for muscular rheumatism. He credits rapid pain relief after failing with other remedies and notes its recommendation by local druggists Geo F Parsons Co. The ad also mentions sales by E S Crosier. A separate note from Marion Ind News covers a "Ram's Horn Man" who entertained at First M E church with witty, practical moral observations.
Louisville’s Squire Levi Blunk traveled to Harrison county this week and spent time with local friends, sharing updates and social visits during the outing.
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