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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1901

Page

8

Petition for free gravel road in Washington township advances

A circulated petition in Washington township asks Commissioners to issue an order granting a free gravel road from New Amsterdam through Valley City to the Heth township line two miles west of Central. Also notes health ad claims and local notices including a medicine advertisement and debt settlements.

Washington Township New Amsterdam Valley City Heth Township Central

Special Train From Corydon For Parade Day

The L N A and Corydon R R announce a special train from Corydon to Corydon Junction to connect with a Southern train to Toursville for the Temp Lar's Parade. Depart Corydon at 5 40 a m and reach Louisville by 7 10 a m. Round trip tickets $1.00 good on regular trains through Sept 2 1901. Tickets on sale on the 2th 27th and 28th. G W Briffett agent.

Corydon G. W. Briffett Agt

Typhoid Sickbed in Blue River Township Informs Local

Miss Cora Hancock remains very ill with typhoid fever in Blue River Township. The caloier's reunion at Fredericks burg drew a large crowd Friday. Mrs. H J Marshall, a Summer boarder at Lowden, severely sprained her ankle and is confined to her room. Mrs. D H Bringle visiting her daughter Mrs L C Adams may return home soon. Mrs. L C Adams advertised for Summer boarders last June and has drawn many applicants since July 1.

Cora Hancock Fredericksburg H. J. Marshall Lowden D. H. Bringle L. C. Adams Louisville

Beechwood Chips and Town Happenings Reported

Beechwood notes corn crop setback and wedding plans on the horizon. Henry Brown plans a western move while C L Dick and associates discuss Indianapolis work. Charles Ehatt and Reising head to Alexandria for ax factory jobs. Henry Ehatt returns from Corydon soon. Pete Day's 50th birthday surprises relatives near Breckenridge with a supper and dancing late into the night.

Charles Ehatt Yur Reising Alexandria Henry Ehatt G. E. Brown Corydon Pete Day Breckenridge Mr. Day

Social visits noted in New Albany and Louisville

Elizabeth Rolsten of New Albany visited friends here last week. Mrs. John Detenbir and children visit Mrs. Adam Bauer. Miss Emma Hild returned to New Albany after visiting relatives. Mrs. Frank Walter and daughters Irene and Julia of Lunesville visit Mrs. W's father. Miss Francis Brown of Louisville returns home. Miss Mary Bauer visits friends in New Albany and Louisville for several weeks. Miss Agness Kunoape of New Albany and her sister Ida of New Middletown visit Misses Helen and Luise Bauer. U.S. & Co.

Will Rolsten New Albany John Detenbir Adam Bauer Emma Hild Frank Walter Irene and Julia Lunesville Mrs. W Francis Brown Louisville Mary Bauer Agness Kunoape Ida New Middletown Helen Luise Bauer

Summer Complaint Cure Promises Safe Summer Health

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin corrects stomach and bowels trouble by removing the obscure cause and keeps the system in perfect working order. For sale by Riely & Son Corydon L S Fleshman Mauckpomm J P Isterling Corydon. Aug.

Commissioners' Allowances At August Term

The August term list shows Board of Commissioners allowances to numerous officials and services. Entries include John F Habermel, J J Bullett & Son, George Getz, Phillip Schoen, Raymond Main, and others for jail, asylum, court house, roads, and school fund expenses totaling varied sums. James A Watson and A H C as signoff.

Board of Commissioners James A. Watson John F. Habermel Jacob Hiser Frank B. Kusler Edward Kessinger H. E. Farnsley John Kessinger George Fulner Frank Deutsch W.S. Shuck I. A. Gibson Poor W. Hh, McNemer James L. Rector John Redick T. F. Elbert Martin & Huff J.J. Bullett & Son, Co. Asylum C. P. Trotter & Co., Co. Asylum Corydon Planing Mill Co Court House Horace Bell Eph Stonecipher H. J. Albin Philip Herter Owe

In Memoriam of Mary M McCutcheon

At Rest lines pay tribute to Mrs Mary M McCutcheon who died July 25 1901 aged 43 years and 19 days. The verse mourns the loss, recalls the ties of love, and speaks of heaven and reunion beyond death. A second memorial line is dated Aug 30 for Elizabeth Mathes.

Mary M. McCutcheon Elizabeth Mathes

Local Social News from Hill Grove and Nearby

Hill Grove notes show Daniel Lasley on sick list while Mrs Mollie Osbrook of Clay City visits relatives nearby. Eva Lasley and Cora Wiseman visit New Albany. Fannie Coon and daughter Mamie of Louisville visit Samuel Windell family. Funeral for Miss Vina Moretan at Perseverance Chapel. Over 100 attend Windell gathering. music by Mabel Deatrick and Edith Deatrick.

Fannie Coon Mamie Louisville Samuel Windell and Vina Moretan James Moretan Phillips Perseverance Chapel Samuel Windell Mabel Deatrick Edith Deatrick Near Cedar Wood John Danner Willie Huntsinger John Binkley Eva Lasley Sarah Daley Louella Emma S. L. Dayton New Albany LENOX

Central notes crop failure and community updates

The corn crop is nearly a total failure as farmers start plowing for tall seeding. Visits include James T. Smith with Ed Love family and Mary Wiseman of Corydon. Rev. Hobson to deliver farewell at Bethel next Sunday. Reed family visited New Albany. Watson sells his farm and moves to Sieg farm north of Corydon. Rev. Curtis will hold meetings at Congregational church starting Sept 8. New store room for W F Blake to be completed with upper story for Modern Woodmen.

James T. Smith Ed. Love Mary Wiseman Corydon Hobson Bethel John QO. Reed New Albany Willie and Ruth Murry Indianapolis Ea. Watson J.Q. A. Sieg E. D. Curtis Congregational Church W. F. Blake

Birthday Celebration for Mrs. Barbara Ferock

Friends and relatives gathered at Mrs. Barbara Ferock’s Morgan township home on Thursday the 15th for her ninetieth birthday. About 35 attendees including Thomas Exkew Engleman Bigler Bosier Pessel Albert Ferber Louis Muneh and Squire Peivell joined in a noon feast and social afternoon with ice cream.

Barbara Ferock Morgan Township Thomas Exkew Mrs. Engleman Frank Bigler Julius Bosier Daniel Pessel Albert Ferber Louis Muneh Squire Peivell Blue River Township

Young Lady’s Life Saved By Remedy Trial

A Panama physician recounts saving a 16 year old girl with dysentery using Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a last resort. Within eight hours she improved and a week later was fully well, with the medicine sold at Crosier’s Corner Drug Store.

Chas. H. Utter Panama Colombia Chamberlain Crosier's Corner Drug Store

New Salisbury News Highlights Local Visits and Incidents

Farmers plow for fall seeding while the string band played at the Junction. Notables include Miss Minnie Crandall from Jeffersonville visiting relatives and Frank Walk from near Georgetown joining locals. J. T. Lindsey of Illinois questions his brother George’s sanity after eluding a sheriff. Uncle Conrad Haub died from blood poisoning after an illness. The two story John Slaughter residence burned, uninsured, with origin undetermined.

G. A. McIntosh Huntingburg Vevay Charley Fouts Georgetown Joe J. T. Lindsey Illinois George John Slaughterback Milltown

Local News Notes of Visits and Illnesses

Myers McKinney is quite sick and Uncle Joseph Deatrick remains very ill. Grant Stallings smiles while a girl looks on. Mrs. Gentry of Louisville visits Mrs. Dr. Winders. Miss Flossie Gentry visits Miss Cleo Flanagan. Bertha Low of New Albany visits friends here. Jacob Robison and Louisville nephew visit Mike Lemmel. Hattie Turner of New Albany visits at home. Sadie Good of Louisville visits her uncle Harvie Good here. Reece of New Albany returns home after visiting Dr Moore’s family. Mrs Flanagan hosted a party on the 14th in honor of her daughter Cleo’s birthday. Dr Moore visited his sick daughter Penr Rusk at her home in Lylie Ky.

Reece New Albany Dr. Moore Steve Flanagan Cleo

National Glass Company Exhibit at Pan American Exposition

The National Glass Company displays a 21-plant operation with a complete factory on the Pan American Grounds. It shows glassmaking from raw material to finished products, including cutting, engraving, etching, decorating, and glass cloth weaving. The exhibit features a full size Miss Maxine Elliott figure draped in glass fabric and glass upholstered furniture. It is the only manufacturing exhibit on the grounds and a key educational feature.

Pittsburgh Maxine Eliott

Appendicitis Risk and Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin

Article warns of rising appendicitis linked to constipation and digestive health. It promotes regular use of Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin before meals to strengthen digestion, prevent constipation, and claims a guaranteed bottle sale through local distributors Corydon and Monticello.

Real Estate Transfers in Harrison County Ledger

Listing of transfers from Henry W. Denbo Recorder Harrison County. Transactions include Willet Summers to John Summers 16 acres 225 dollars and multiple deeds across Corydon Jackson City New Middletown and other townships with various acreages and sums such as 5000 2700 1800 1358 and 185 dollars for different parcels and lessees.

Willet M. Summers John T. Summers Jerry Parker French Lewis Et al Kas Henry C. Russell T. F. Elbert Laconia Ww. H. Flora Benj. F. Yeager C. J. Heuser Ador Jos. Durnill Jackson City Julis A. Brubeck Et al Ida P. Long Agnes M. Jordan J. J. Bullett G. K. Gwartney Corydon Louis Kusler Frank B. Kusler John S. Martin Et al Chas. Jackson Et al Jno W. Bussabarger Geo. F. Keller Rosannah Wibbert Et al John W. Bussabarger O Louis Kusler Frank C. M. Love Wm. H. Stewart, Jr Isaac N. Stewart John Albin Harrison Theressa Blume Alex Miller & Co Harve H. Reed J. M. Resch New Middletown Benj. Applegate Jno. Deschamp Henry W. Denbo Harrison County

Resolutions of Respect for Herman A. Smith

Perseverance Sunday school adopts resolutions honoring Herman A. Smith who died August 4 1901. They praise his kindness and character and note his loss to the school community. The resolution asks for publication in county papers and delivery to his relatives.

Perseverance Sunday School Herman A. Smith S. S

Notice of Letting Contract Harrison County Indiana

The Harrison County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids by 11 oclock a m on the th day of September 1901 for the construction of a free grave road in Heth township Corydon Indiana. Bids require a bond twice the bid amount and must meet plan specifications filed with the County Auditor.

Board of Commissioners County of Harrison Indiana Heth Township Corydon Auditor's Th Court House Harrison County Heth Posey Finley Bixler Wm. Hy. Wilson Posey Township Harrison Counts Levi Sappenfield Michael Gleitz Andrew J. McIntosh Edmond B. Love

Application for liquor license in Corydon Indiana 1901

Christian J. Heuser, a male resident over 21, seeks a Harrison County Board of Commissioners license to retail intoxicating liquors in the lower front room of a frame building in O Bannon town. The room measures 18 by 16 feet with a 10 foot ceiling and includes a glass front and multiple doors.

O’rannen Jackson Township Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners Corydon O'Bannon Augt Christian J. Heuser

Notice to Sell Real Estate in Harrison County Court

John H Shields executor of Harrison Laduke deceased files in Harrison County Indiana circuit court a petition to sell estate real estate to raise assets for debts. Hearing set at Corydon court house on September 9 1901. clerk Charles A Bline signs.

John H. Shields Harrison Laduke Susan A. Laduke Aaron Laduke Frank Laduke Circuit Court Harrison County Indiana Emery Laduke Court House Corydon Charles A, Bline State of Indiana Harrison Joanna Yanner John Yanner Weathers, Stotsenburg & Breeden Esas John Vanner Charles A. Bline Harrison Circuit Cours

Notice of Liquor License Request in Posey Township

Notice to citizens of Posey township Harrison county Indiana that a male resident over 21 will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the September 1901 session in Corydon for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a small front room of a two story frame building on the Sugar Grove and New Albany public highway described with exact dimensions and location.

Posey Township Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners Corydon William Glaze Sugar Grove New Albany

Boschee's German Syrup Promises Cough Relief

Dr A Boschee's celebrated German Syrup claims to cure coughs colds and lung troubles by addressing the cause. Asserted to be non experimental with years of success two million bottles sold annually and now widely available. Three doses said to relieve ordinary cough. Price 75 cents. Get Green's Prize Almanac.

A. Boschee Boschee United States

Orange Blossoms Names Bennett Chism Kerns Sampson

Wunder C Bennett and Myrtle Chism appear with Samuel D Kerns and Viola Sampson in a notice about marriage or engagement arrangements. Thomas H Thom is connected to Adaline Smith in the same readable fragment.

Wunder C. Bennett Myrtle Chism Samuel D. Kerns Viola Sampson Thomas H. Thom Adaline Smith

Local Notices From New Albany And Vicinity

Harstie w Mrs Corda Hurn of New Albany instutd relatives and friends here. Mr Bauer of New Albany moved into the Joel Conrad property. Mrs Modest Smith of Louisville visited friends in this vicinity. Miss Vesta Voyles of Washington county visits sister Mrs Chas Muyier. George Sibert and wife of Louisville moved into the Wi Marshall property. Uncle Jacob Conrad and Henry Newt suffer infirmities of age in this weather. Miss Helena Judith of Louisville spends weeks with Hermon Reschke family.

Corda Hurn New Albany Mr. Bauer Joel Conrad Modest Smith Louisville Vesta Voyles Washington County Chas, Muyier George Sibert Wi. Marshall Jacob Conrad Henry Newt Helena Judith Hermon Reschke

Notice of Final Settlement in Hawn Estate

Notice is given that William E Fravel administrator of the estate of Cora E Hawn deceased has filed his final settlement in the Harrison Circuit Court. The hearing is set for Monday September 9 1901 during the September term. All creditors heirs and legatees must appear then to show cause why the account should not be approved. Witness dated August 10 1901.

Corsa E. Hawn Harrison Circuit Court Wiliam E. Fravel Cora E. Hawn George Heuser Christian J. Heuser Chistian J. Hapeen Mar

Notice of Final Settlement for Harrison County Estate

Administrator de bonis non of Hiram Babcock seeks final settlement in Harrison Circuit Court. Account and vouchers filed for hearing on the first day of September term 001. Heirs, creditors and interested parties urged to attend and show cause why settlement should not be approved. Jonathan C. Murr administrator.

de Bonis Hiram Babcock Harrison County Indiana Harrison Circuit Jonathan C. Murr

A Cure for Cholera Infants Found

Mrs Curtis Baker recalls a neighbor’s infant with cholera infantum. After using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy per directions, the child recovered in two days and remains healthy nearly a year later. Sold at Dresier's Corner Drug Store.

Curtis Baker Dresier’s Corner

Executor's Sale of Conrad F Hottell Estate

The executor of the last will of Conrad F. Hottell deceased will offer the estate at public auction at the late residence in Harrison township Harrison county Indiana 3 miles southwest of Corydon. Sale continues daily until all personal property is sold including livestock hay grain farming implements furniture and tools. Cash for sums up to five dollars and over five dollars on nine months credit with six percent interest and approved sureties.

Conrad F. Hottell Harrison Township Harrison County Corydon Augzi Clement L. Hottell John L. Newsman Middletown William Eisemenger John Eisemenger

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. H. Allport Johnstown L. A. Rely & Son Josiah Crawford Rosewood John L. Newman WM. Essemenger John Essemenger Admis Crosier’s Corner Drug Store Beechwood Chips Henry Brown C. L. Dick Elizabeth James A. Watson, A H.C Hill Grove Daniel Lasley Mollie Osbrook Clay City, I Cora Wiseman Sherman Longacre Stubbs Scott Scott & So Chemists Pearl Stree New York New Salisbury Anna Threlkeld Kentucky R. Crawford Eckerty J. P. Isterling Minnie Crandall Jeffersonville Myers McKinney Joseph Deatrick Grant Stallings Mrs. Gentry Dr. Winders Flossie Gentry Cleo Flanagan Bertha Low Jacob Robison and Nephew Mike Lemmel Sadie Good Harvie Good National Glass Company Dr. Caldwell Barbara A. Heintz Andrew Steerstedter Mary M. Swartz Sarah J. Trobaugh D. E Las G. F Kit Com O. S. Deatrick Edmond Blove Heal Estate Harstie William E. Fravel Admr Uug LION Wright Wright ‘Medicine Company Iera L. A. Riely & Son Corydon, Ind James A, Watson, A.hlc Tate Harrs County William Eiseminger Philip Kurtz Anthony M. Eisert L. A. Riely
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