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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1903
Page
3
A carload shipment arrives featuring SI.ZLS 6 hoes and 9 10 12 models, highlighted as the best and most superior solid steel frame fertilizer hoe drills. Compact, neat design touted for efficiency and durability for field use.
Mrs James Evans is in poor health. Runion Ellis visited Corydon last Friday. Walter Kouth moved into a new house. D C Fouts and family visited Bradford last Sunday. Joseph H Bruner will leave soon for Oklahoma. Silas Crayden staying with daughter Mrs Jacob Erb. Mrs Katie Tuek of Corydon visited here last week. Prof C A Wolfe's new house construction progresses. Albert Stucker visited his Bloomington mother recently. Eli Wolfe and Barnie Barksdale attended Corydon Institute. Elder J A Harrell could not fill Palmyra appointment. H E Smithhenry and family of Willow Hill visiting here.
After a five year courtship begun at a Sulphur Wells camp meeting in Crawford county, Harry O. Weller, Cumberland Telephone Exchange supervisor at Georgetown, and Laura Hanger of Milltown were married at Silver Heights National Holiness camp meeting near this city. Rev. John T. Cooper officiated before a large audience. it was the first marriage at Silver Heights. Mr. Welker is son of John R. Welker of Ramsey.
A testimonial from W. S. Philpot of Albany Georgia praises DeWitts Little Early Risers for bilious attacks. He notes one small pill gave more relief than other pills and was pleasant to take while the effects were effective. The ad endorses L A Riley and Son.
Crandall Camp 8108 held an ice cream supper last Saturday night in Woodmen hall. Joseph Reitz, Grand Escort, urged lawn games as crowds swelled beyond capacity. Organizers spared time and money to ensure a grand event with a Harvest Home like crowd.
All kinds of meat and the best quality at the Elmer Davis meat market two doors east of post office.
The county contest in Harrison county showcased thirteen township contestants on August 13. Jessie Sigler, twelve, Jackson township, won the prize a ten dollar International Dictionary after a near flawless delivery. Judges and audience praised the event but critics warned declamatory focus over delivery and urged curriculum revival to elevate future performances.
Relatives and friends gathered at Jacob Windish’s home on Thursday August 13 to celebrate his 53rd birthday with a bountiful spread and social hour. Attendees included Joan Deaton John Beal Thomas Eskew Philip Denhart Jacob Heuser George Windish and multiple family members. Mr Windish received many useful presents and guests wished for more celebrations like this.
I A Elbert and J Ed Marsh publish a public notice declaring that the mail report to be sent from Corydon to New Albany by U S mail wagon is false. The service price listed is 25 cents.
Results from Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station show winter wheat varieties largely avoided winter damage. Yields exceeded the three year average, with lodging noted in several lots and blight varying by variety. Seed wheat sales limited to Michigan Amber Velvet Chaff and Dawson's Golden Chattel at $1.10 per bushel for four bushelots or more, $1.25 for smaller amounts.
A list of residents and businesses subscribing or renewing to The Democrat since the last report. Names include Dr J B Fetzer Corydon Charles L Verner New Middletown Wm Stromire Iris Dr C H Boston Bradford Geo W Kopp New Middletown John A Wolfe Georgetown Ora Beanblossom Mauckport Jesse L Brice Mauckport Josiah Crawford Rosewood L S Fleshman Mauckport Alex Grable Corydon Addie Grable Montgomery Ind Joseph Yochem Links Henry Hays Mauckport Freedom Hart Bradford Jonas Walter Linesville John W Lang Carlisle John Hilderbrand Frenchtown Mrs S Swan Brunswick Mo Horace Davis Louisville Ky Martin Swarens Farmer City Ill Frank Croyden Hancock John Reeves Rosewood Mrs Nora C Samuels Louisville Ky Lonnie Cunningham Bwass Landing J W Haas Hit Grove Martin Montgomery Cedar Wood Daniel Daily Convenience Eichel Lime and Stone Co Evansville M E Shireman Glidas John Buleit Corydon Frank Ordner Mauckport James Roberts Lanesville L P Richard New Albany Henry H Wise Mauckport
James Abbott died August 5 1903 aged 20 years 6 months and 5 days. He left a father James and mother Irinda Abbott three brothers Ben Crate and Joe and three sisters Ella Maud and Myrtle. The verse laments loss and idealizes his memory as an angel in heaven.
105 acre farm three miles north of DePauw in Blue River township Harrison county Indiana. Within a mile of two pikes 85 acres in cultivation 18 acres timber good buildings water and fruit varieties. Sold cheap N A NoLotT June 17 3mo Hancock P O Ind.
A two day session at the Court House in New Albany on September 4 and 5, under Purdue University School of Horticulture, will draw Governor Durbin and federal and state officials. Prof. Latta of Purdue will lead meetings with speakers including W H Moore, D Ward Kind, Charles V Seastone, and J B Killebrew. The event aims to attract wide-awake farmers and profit attendees, with rail and hotel support expected.
Trustee McCauley of Taylor Township selects nine teachers for the coming term. The list includes Lonnie Cunningham Charles Hess Ednn McRae Mamie Kelly Arminda Noe Lawrence Reeves Mary E. McCauley Anna Daily Frank Brown with T as Mary E. McCauley.
On Sunday August 2 friends and relatives gathered with well-filled basins and served a bountiful birthday surprise dinner for Nees Laura Mauck. Laura welcomed everyone and the day was filled with fun terriment before friends returned to their homes wishing many more such occasions.
Mr. T Aauer of Drummond Teun reports using one bottle of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to cure dysentery without a doctor. He praises it as the best cholera medicine, claiming no doctor is needed for bowel complaints. Sold at Croster's Corner Drug Store.
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