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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1908
Page
1
Congress passed a bill raising widows of soldiers with over ninety days service to 12 dollars monthly, approved by the President on April 19 1908, Easter Sunday. The act also covers minor and helpless children. current pensioners will not need to apply.
A roll listing subscribers and new contributors since the last report. Names cover multiple towns including Leavenworth Corydon Palmyra Lanesville New Salisbury Mauckport Elizabeth Louisville and more. Notable entries include x new subscribers such as C M Voogies Jeru O Sims Mrs Mary Watson and Henry Zone.
A fragment from Indiana University Library presents Mary E. Nealy of Corydon Indiana a September 1862 poem printed in the Indianapolis Daily Journal. The piece contemplates gloom hope death and inner life with archaic phrasing and reflective verse.
Advice on selecting a poultry breed begins with defining your goals whether eggs meat or show, and your available space. It suggests Mediterranean layers like Minorca or Leghorn for large yards, American classes for broiler and market plans, and starting with a setting of good eggs or a small pen from a reliable breeder. It highlights Wyandotte as a pleasing option and notes a White Wyandottes contact in Borden Indiana.
A farmyard tale links sharing with human nature when someone discovers a cure. Readers who benefited from Chamberlain's Cough Remedy write letters hoping others may find relief, driven by a warm, helpful impulse. Remedy for sale by L. A. Riley & Son.
A Sunday night ceremony united Thomas Evans of Wildwood Illinois and Laura Des champ of Corydon Indianapolis as husband and wife at 580 Pullman Avenue. The couple plans to travel to Michigan Tuesday where Evans will pursue mushroom raising, with many Pullman friends extending best wishes for a long, happy married life.
Anthony Kannapen of New Middletown advertises single comb Rhode Island Red fowls for egg production and treats Eureka and Harrison Co. phones. Local breeder offers healthy birds for poultry operations and hobbyists.
A surprise party honored Miss Lillie Rogge for her eighteenth birthday on Saturday night April 18. Attendees included Oma Dyer Ber tha Arnold Dell Brown Maud Nell Florence Quebbeman Carrie Hamilton Vadie Laura Lahue Frankie Thomas Ada Duscan Raymond Dyer Harve Lahue Floyd Ross Clarence Andy Adam Quebbeman Pink Brown Cort Miller Henry Leburn Henry Reitz Pearl Duncan Floyd Roy Hamilton Elmer Jameson George Roy Oren Crone James Dick and John Hurst. Guests enjoyed the event and wished her many more happy birthdays.
The partnership of Brown & Patterson is dissolved by mutual consent. The business continues at the same stand one door north of The Democrat Office as The Brown Bakery run by Effie Brown & Co. They will pay all debts and collect receivables. Signatories: JoserH Brown and Willey M. Parterson. Date April 20, 1908.
An advertisement offers Dr Leonhardt's Hem Roid as a permanent internal cure for piles with a money back guarantee. It markets a thousand dollar guarantee with every bottle priced at one dollar and lists Corydon Indiana and Buffalo New York as distribution points.
Our patrons are thanked for past season support as we present this card. Our White Wyandottes are good layers and mothers. Eggs sell for 1.00 each. Order from us for reliable stock. Mrs. M. N. McKinley, Borden, Indiana. February date appears garbled but indicates a local notice.
John H. Heth leads a county Sunday School class of over thirty young men, with a relief committee to identify those in need. They split wood and garden between supper and bedtime, and contribute to a relief fund when members miss gatherings, a model of practical religious service.
Many women praise this remedy for back pain urinary bladder and kidney trouble. Mother Gray's Australian Leaf is advertised as a safe regulator for women's illnesses. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents. Sample package free. The Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York ag-4w
The Chautauqua at Glenwood Park between New Albany and Jeffersonville will open July 31 and run for ten days. Management is securing superior attractions for the full ten days and aims for a greater success than before. Harrison County residents have long supported the event since its founding.
Dr Wm 4H Anderson of Soda Springs Idaho extols Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs colds hoarseness and whooping cough noting its gentle laxative effect especially for children. Promises money back if not satisfied and claims sole distribution by BR Reply.
May docket lists State cases including Little Secrist Wright Johnson Duncan and Stanley with dates from May 4 to May 21. Civil actions include Crone v Southern R B Co and Sweeney v Johns plus Lime and Stone Co. Admr Engleman and others. Multiple defendants and co plaintiffs appear across sessions.
Floyd County commissioners advertised for bids to build a free gravel road in Georgetown township and for sale of bonds totaling 21 750 dollars but no bids were received. Taxable bonds with 44 percent interest and twenty year maturity deterred bidders after Indiana tax officials ruled the bonds taxable, contrary to prior belief.
Two Boone township couples, Geo Leibert and Miegy Ella Conrad, and Frank A Leibert with Laura Crosier, were wed last Wednesday afternoon at the Presbyterian parsonage in Corydon. Rev. A M Irvine officiated. both grooms are sons of Mrs Mary Leibert and will reside on their Boone county farms. The Democrat offers congratulations and wishes them happiness.
Thomas J. Windell, a respected citizen and Civil War veteran, died at his home in New Albany after long illness from Brights disease. He was 61, survived by his widow, a son Al mond of Cisco Indiana, and a daughter Alda. Remains were brought for burial, services held at Oak Grove, with interment nearby. The Windell family had moved to New Albany from this county several months earlier.
Advertisement for Cham berlain's Salve touted as excellent for burns sore nipples and chapped hands. Claims to relieve pain almost instantly and heal without scarring unless severe. Price 25 cents. For sale by L. A. Riley & Son.
Louis Otto Daley born April 19 1879 died April 8 1908. He leaves a wife an adopted child a mother six brothers one sister and many relatives. He joined the M E church about four years ago and trusted in God. Married Elizabeth Jenning on July 13 1894. Funeral at Perseverance Chapel April 16 by Rev J S Jann. Interred at Perseverance Cemetery.
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