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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1908

Page

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Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Corydon Resident

A Corydon resident William A. Bean testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills cured kidney trouble after other remedies failed. He and his wife commend the remedy sold by Riely & Son, priced 50 cents, with Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.

Corydon Woan William A. Bean Corydon Ind Dean Riely & Son Foster-Milburn Co New York United States Dean’s

Roll of Honor Subscriptions for The Democrat

A local notice lists new and renewed subscribers since the last report. Names include J W Shireman Mauckport Garing Georgetown Harvey Engierean Corydon Henry Schneider New Middletown Geo Scharf New Middletown Roger V Brewster Cape Girardeau MO Mrs Eliza Bottles Corydon RR 3 George Lambertus Tianesville Ellis Wesner Elnora David OC Shaffer White Cloud Bernard McPhilips New Middletown Ed P Redick Georgetown RR 1 D M Kintner Corydon RR 2.

THE Democrat J W Shireman Mauckport Garing Georgetown Harvey Engierean Corydon Henry Schneider New Middletown Geo Scharf Roger V Brewster Cape Girardeau Mo Eliza Bottles George Lambertus Tianesville Ellis Wesner Elnora David OC Shaffer White Cloud Bernard McPhilips Ed P Redick D M Kintner

Auction at George Traub residence August 15 1908

George Traub will sell his personal property at public auction at his residence two miles north of Lanesville. The sale begins 10 o clock A M on Saturday August 15 1908. Items include horses cattle hogs farm machinery cider mill wagon buggy harness hay corn and other articles. Terms are on the bills.

George Traub Lanesville

Camp Meeting Attendees From New Salisbury Area

Local note lists residents and visitors: George Crawford and family of Corydon joined Marius McCoy for Sunday services. C. C. Byrn returned home to thrash wheat. Elizabeth Bringle and Elizabeth Walk visited near Wesley Chapel and attended a campmeeting. Mrs. Wm. Hubbard recovered from illness. Cort Lahue and family visited Spencer and Mrs. Lahue in Hurstown. Saturday speaking drew a crowd in Corydon. newborn girl born to Mr. and Mrs. Philip Bil-a.

George Crawford Corydon Marius McCoy C. C. Byrn Elizabeth Bringle Elizabeth Walk Wesley Chapel Wm. Hubbard Cort Lahue Spencer Lahue Hurstown Philip Bil

Ten Year Nuptial Celebration At Sturms Home

Friends and relatives gathered July 19 at the Sturms residence to honor the tenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Sturms. About seventy five guests shared a midday meal prepared by Mrs. Sturms, with lemonade and ice cream served morning and night. A tin shower given to Mrs. Sturms accompanied many useful and valuable gifts.

Oscar Sturms

Diarrhoea Cured by Cham berlain Remedy

John H. Zirkle of Phillippi West Virginia reports his father endured diarrhoea for years until using Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One bottle cured him and he has suffered no more for eighteen months. He is sixty and works as well as a younger man. Sold by L A Riley and Son. aug

John H. Zirkle Phillippi W. Va Chamberlain Philippi L. A. Riely & Son

Feller Offers Large Stock of C i Girs for Fair Trade

George H. Feller 29 45 advertises a large stock of ci girls for a fair trade and asks readers to inquire about prices at his location.

Geo. H. Feller

First Communion Day at St Peters Buena Vista

Last Sunday July 19 a class of three boys and eight girls received their first Holy Communion at St Peters Church Buena Vista. The altars were adorned with candles plants and flowers. Brother Joseph Schweinhart of the Brothers of Mary Dayton Ohio attended. Communicants included August Nan Edward Baker Roscoe Anderson Catherine Hall Lena Fluhr Lynnie Miller Margaret Brown Bertha Daily Viola Ebren Lula Baker Elizabeth Underhill.

St Peters Church Buena Vista Joseph Schweinhart Brothers of Mary Dayton Ohio August Nan Edward Baker Roscoe Anderson Catharine Hall Lena Fluhr Lynnie Miller Margaret Brown Bertha Daily Viola Ebren Lula Baker Elizabeth Underhill

True Snake Story In Heth Township Clock Snaked

On July 21 John O Reid and family in Heth township were away when Mrs Read found a four foot snake coiled around a clock upon return. Ethel Read and a farm hand chased it to a mouse hole, shot its tail with a nail and held it until the clock was removed before killing the creature.

John O. Reid Heth

A Simple Cure for Piles Promises Internal Cure

A short article promotes Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Roid tablets claiming a internal remedy cures piles of any kind. A month’s treatment costs $1.00 with a thousand dollar guarantee. Available from L. A. Riely & Son Corydon Indiana or The Dr Leonhart Co Station B Buffalo New York.

Lahne Offers Durable Finishes at Best Prices

Lahne announces a one line of sorries quality finish trade offer with emphasis on durability and fine finish that cannot be beat. Call to see them for prices described as right and competitive.

Old Hickory Wagon Stays In Stock As Top Market Pick

Local retailer highlights the Old Hickory wagon as a leading option in stock with strong prices. The ad notes the wagon remains available and competitively priced for buyers seeking quality outdoor gear.

Letter from John M Baelz from Breitenstein July 1908

John M Baelz writes from Breitenstein Harrison County about July 4th celebrations in Hamburg and Stuttgart, thanks local residents for their welcome, praises Scott Township trusteeship, notes Breitenstein improvements, good roads and crops, but dry weather limiting hay. He expresses gratitude to Harrison County people and friendship.

Corydon Demmocrat Atlantic Hamberg Stutgert Stadtgarden Harrison County Scott Township Breitenstein J. M. Baelz

Grand Picnic by Green Leaf Club at Heiston's Grove

The Green Leaf Club hosts a grand picnic Saturday August 22 1908 at Heiston's Grove four and one half miles north of Elizabeth on the New Albany and Elizabeth road. A W and G L Spath oversee the event with Phelps Summers String Band providing music. Dancing and other amusements include a doll rack Ferris Wheel and a balloon ascension at 10 30 A M. Law officers ensure good order.

Green Leaf Club Heiston's Grove Elizabeth New Albany Elizabeth Road A. W G. L. Spath Phelps Summers Law

Remedy Cures Chronic Diarrhoea on Train

Mr Edward E Henry of United States Express Co Chicago says Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy stopped his chronic diarrhoea and has cured many on their train. He is a veteran of the 93rd Ohio Regiment who served under Rutherford B Hayes and William McKinley. For sale by L A Riley & Son. Aug

Edward E. Henry United States Express Co Chicago Quick Rutherford B Hayes William McKinley 93Rd Ohio Regiment L. A. Riely & Son

Miss Effie Bour Hosts Entertaining Wednesday Evening

Miss Effie Bour entertained many friends at her parents home Mr and Mrs G W Bour last Wednesday. Guests enjoyed games and music provided by Bernard McKee of Louisville and Leonard Smith. A pleased guest.

Effie Bour G. W. Bour Bernard McKee Louisville Leonard Smith

Church Trustees Elect Meeting at Central, Ind.

A business meeting of the Christian church at Central Indiana will be held on Thursday night August 13 1908. Purpose to elect a trustee and discuss other church business. All members urged to attend by order of the Board of Trustees.

Christian Church Central, Ind Board OF Trustees

Rail Road Laws Grant Police Power to conductors

The general railroad law empowers conductors on passenger trains to arrest passengers committing crimes and bring them before a justice of the peace. Conductors may eject passengers for disorderly conduct obscene language or gambling with money, using only necessary force and with employer assistance. A further statute allows conductors on all trains to arrest or detain violators on site until a warrant is obtained.

Justice of the Peace

St Peter Lutheran Sunday School Holds 41st Celebration

The St Peter's Lutheran Sunday school marked its 41st annual celebration in the grove north of the church last Thursday. An estimated crowd of 2000 to 3000 from across the county and city attended the social and religious program, traditionally held on the last Thursday in July.

St. Peter’s Lutheran Sunday School St. Peter

Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets End Indigestion

Mr A Robinson of Drumquin Ontario endorses Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best medicine for indigestion or constipation. They are easy to take and pleasant, costing 25 cents with free samples at L A Riley & Son’s drug store.

A. Robinson Drumquin Ontario Chamberlain L. A. Riely & Son

Lang-Wentz: Miss Florence King Weds William Lang

Miss Florence King daughter of A. A. King and William W. Lang a Litchfield Neb teacher were married Sunday evening July 26 at Mt. Solomon Lutheran church. Rev Martinus of Newberry performed the ceremony. The couple, both well known, will reside in Litchfield.

Florence King A. A. King Wm. W. Lang Litchfield Neb Mt. Solomon Lutheran Church Martinus Newberry

Granulated sore eyes cured by Chamberlains Salve

Martin Boyd of Henrietta Kentucky says he suffered twenty years from granulated sore eyes. In 1903 a man recommended Chamberlains Salve, he bought one box and used two thirds of it with no further trouble. The salve is sold by L A Riley and Son.

Martin. Boyd Henrietta Chamberlain L. A. Riely & Son

Public Sale Notice for Mrs Snyder Northeast of Central

Mrs. Mary A. Snyder will sell personal property at her residence 14 miles northeast of Central on Tuesday August 11. Items include horses cows shoats farm wagon machinery and household and kitchen furniture. Sums under 10 cash. Nine month credit on sums over 10.

Mary A. Snyder Central

Pirates for Backache Patent Remedy Ad Listing

Backache remedy claims to purify blood and invigorate the system with kidney focus. Offers 30 day trial for $1.00, sold by L. A. Riely & Son and O. W. Hottle, with upcoming visits to La Conia Mauck Port New Amsterdam in August.

L. A. Riely & Son O. W. Hottle Laconia Mauckport New Amsterdam

State Board clarifies credit for county institute attendees

State Board of Education says students in twelve week professional courses may stay in training schools during county institutes. They should not leave classroom work and may receive two percent on general average for training school attendance instead of institute attendance.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction State Board of Education

Monster Engines Built For Southern Railway

The Pittsburg works of the American Locomotive Company completed an order for consolidated engines for the Southern Railway's St. Louis Louisville division. These engines weigh 190,500 pounds total with 165,000 pounds on driving wheels. Cylinders measure 21 inches diameter with a 28 inch stroke and boiler pressure is 200 psi. Driving wheels are 62 inches in diameter.

Pittsburg American Locomotive Company Consolidated Southern Railway Company St. Louis Louisville

Mrs. Marilda Louden Dies at Mill Town Home

Mrs. Marilda Louden 62 died at her daughter's Mill Town home on July 25. Daughter of Franklin and Jane Scott she married John L. Louden in 1865 and had three daughters. She belonged to the M. E. Church and was described as a most excellent woman. Funeral at Thompson's Chapel by Revs. L. C. Marr and L. B. Kendall.

Marilda Louden Franklin Jane Scott Milltown John L. Louden M. E. Church Thompson’s Chapel L. 8. Kendall

Fare to Exhibit Photos at Central on August 8

H A Fare offers photo services for a brief Central showing on August 8. Ready to do quality work at reasonable prices and invites calls to inspect samples and obtain prices. All work guaranteed. Eureka area phone listed.

Central H. A Eureka

Turkey gobbler steals nest and guards brood in Washington county

A freak turkey gobbler in Botts area of Washington county has robbed a turkey hen of her nest and persistently incubates a brood. For over a week the gobbler remains on the nest except for feeding, while Mrs. Lucette Meyer, 81, died at the county asylum after years as an inmate. Her body was sent to Crandall, Harrison county, for burial in New Albany item, Louisville Post, July 30.

Washington County Botts Lucette Meyer County Asylum Crandall Harrison County New Albany Louisville Post

Pineules for the kidneys 30 day trial guaranteed

Pineules advertised as kidney medicine offer a 30 day trial with a money back guarantee. Claims include direct kidney action, relief from backache and rheumatic pains, and improvement of kidney and bladder issues, with promotion by L. Riely & Son.

East Walnut street improvement prompts town progress

The town shows progress with the improved East Walnut street, funded at some cost. Marshal Lewis is commended for effective work displaying skill in his line. The ad also promotes ManZan Pile Remedy and home industry items like Feller’s homemade ice cream cones for fair use.

East Walnut Street Marshal Lewis

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Harrison Co. Agricultural Society Corydon, Ind Corydon Junction William Taylor Geo. Kopp Frank Self Frank E. Watson Henour Salisbury Floretta Gandy Kid B. Lahne I. B. Lahuf John M. Baelz County OF Boer Lingan Wortenberg Germany Lang-King Monster Engines L. Riely & Son I. A. Riley & Son Pearl St Ind
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