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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1906
Page
7
Local notices advertise Aix Miller fertilizer sales and Horseshoe brands at Dr. Davis drug store. Community items report visiting relatives from Indianapolis and Lafayette, church events, ditching of rural mail carriers, ice cream suppers, and a band concert. Also noted are a mayoral election share, a typhoid fever case, farm sales, school events, and a large August fair planned for August 27 to 31.
The Harrison County area notes Corydon National Bank being designated a United States Depositary. The Woroldon National Bank is also named among Indiana’s five designated deposits. Local officials praise Corydon National Bank as strong, reliable, and safe, highlighting its influence on county development and public trust. Also referenced are local events, notices, and minor community items from the same period.
The page blends community items, sales pitches, and personal notices. It mentions a widow Mrs Sallie Jacobs of Theth township and her recent death at 62, with interment at Cross Roads cemetery. Advertisements push Kennedy's Laxative, farm tools, and Chautauqua programs. Reports cover burglaries, bridge demands, and public meetings, plus travel notes about Capt. Stockslager and various locales.
Activities at the 47th Annual Fair run August 27 to 31 with horse races daily. Reports mention speakers Towne and Lafollette at Chautauqua, local buy recommendations for Nelson Morris or Armour fertilizer, and Joe Bender offering a top buggy under five dollars. The piece notes remonstrances against liquor licenses, a push for road development to Corydon and French Lick, and funeral attendees for Annie Kintner along with various social mentions.
Come to the John J Morgan removal sale in New Albany where hundreds in Harrison County are invited. Goods must be sold before moving to a new store and big bargains await, with men and boys told to come as soon as possible.
Mrs Mary Ebbert wife of Isaac Ebbert died at her home on South Market Street last Friday night after a lingering illness from lung trouble. Funeral services were at the Christian church Sunday conducted by Elder Simpson, with burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery. She was about 30, a daughter of the late Samuel J Wright, and survived by her husband, four brothers Charles Edgar G Oscar and Frank Wright and one sister Mrs Wm Hart. She was widely loved and esteemed.
Since August 28 1905 the dealer notes 157 marriage licenses issued and 90 couples have set up housekeeping. He touts stock quality and square dealing and invites readers to trade, claiming he has the furniture ready to deliver.
W A Russell will run a large stock sale at the Fair Ground on Saturday September 15 featuring horses mules cattle sheep and hogs. Farmers and others are urged to bring animals to sale with a small selling fee. The notice notes public good and county trends and urges community support. Also includes a testimonial for Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with price 25 cents and sale by C S Watson. Joe Bender offers surveys and bargains for the fair.
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