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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1906
Page
3
A local furniture dealer touts steady growth and quality goods. The message invites shoppers from Harrison County and beyond to view a large line of durable home furnishings and assess value and quality firsthand.
An extended advertisement highlights a wide range of items including cane chairs with a golden finish and carving, camp stools with sturdy frames and duck seats, cots with pencil weave frames, carpets and rugs with savings on springs, and a top line of rockers. Prices vary from 75 cents to 15 dollars, plus felt mattresses and a four stroke rotary washer.
Patrons of schools call for teachers who are moral and religious to nurture both the mind and character of children. They argue educators should avoid drinking or swearing and insist on high moral standards. Those who fail should seek other work or be dismissed from teaching.
Miss Bella Lottich daughter of Jacob C. Lottich died August 13 1906 from consumption at her grandfather Ph Felkers home on Laconia Hill aged 20. Funeral held Wednesday at St Peters cemetery between Lanesville and New Middletons with Rev Nordsick officiating. large attendance. May she rest in peace. A.M. E.
Dr King’s New Life Pills touted by John N Pleasant of Atagnolia claim to stop bilisusasss attacks and solve constipation with a money back guarantee. Advertisement notes 2oc price at DL A Riely Sua’s drug store and mentions Landsomest girl baby prize.
The Keller families broke camp on Blue River after ten days enjoying excellent fishing and a festive outing. They built a log cabin in a beech grove by the river and hosted numerous visiting friends during their stay.
Robert Gaibson returned from Vais ville with 350 for ginseng including his crop and Dr Painter and Dr Irvin. He sold at 25 per pound. Irvin held 283 pounds and has been bedridden for twenty years directing his garden patch. Ginseng exports to China fuel the trade with claims of youthful restoration.
Miss Mary Rupp daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Rupp of Flint Woods Webster township will marry Mr Grover Tindall of the same township at the bride's parents home at 4 today Rev Nordsick of St Peters church to perform the ceremony A wedding supper will follow for immediate relatives Congratulations to the couple as they begin housekeeping soon after the ceremony
Acute attacks of colic and diarrhoea come on without warning and prompt relief must be obtained. There is no need to incur a physician's fee if Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is on hand. A dose will relieve the interval before a doctor could arrive. It has never failed in severe cases and no family should be without it. For sale at C. R. Watson’s Drug Store.
A Harrison County mass meeting involving Democrats from Harrison Crawford Dichois and Perry counties urged W E R Cox to accept Judge Zenor’s arbitration proposal for the district contest. The resolution, prepared by Philip Zoercher, urged submitting the dispute to a court or appellate body and condemned Cox for rejecting Zenor’s plan. Chairmen Hey Limekett Michael Sweeney and Alfenn were to deliver the resolution to Cox and act if he refused arbitration.
A mass meeting of the Democrats of this Congressional district is called to decide on further action in the matter. The event seeks to mobilize party supporters and determine next steps.
The Louisville New Albany West Baden and French Lick Railroad Co. secured rights of way through several towns on the New Albany and Paoli Pike. Palmyra granted a right of way along its street. Orange county commissioners granted a right of way, and the county board will be asked to grant a right of way through Barrison county.
Notice that the partnership between William H Rowe and Joseph L Rowe in Corydon Indiana is dissolved by mutual consent. Joseph L Rowe will collect all debts and pay all bills and continue the business. W H Rowe Jos L Rowe
Notice states the Rowe Bros. partnership dissolved only its furniture business and that W. Al. Rowe will continue the undertaker business at the same location. He holds a state license to embalm and will attend to all calls promptly.
The Corydon train derailed on a north of town bridge while carrying pianos for Conrad San Alusie Co. The bridge held, no piano damage occurred, and the goods will be shown at the Curyvdonu fair next week.
Out-of-town pupils seek entry to Corydou Public Schools by transfer or payment of fees. The order is issued by the ostoes, directing actions needed for admission and any applicable payments for entry.
Cash price bulletin lists highest wheat payments at Ramsey Corydon Junction Nevin Depauw Eureka and Trotter lines. Telephone or write for details from pyil-Gyw JR Waive.
Belle Edwards is sick. A child of Robert Rusk is very ill. Uncle James Evans in declining health. Spence Harrell of Palmyra was home Sunday. Oma Conrad bought a new organ. Charles and Thomas Wright bought surveys. Wilbur and Grover Wight bought new buggies. Jessie Lane of Louisville visiting. Pope WW made a business trip to New Albany. Julia Grable of Moberly visited Saturday and Sunday. Edo and Philip Damon of Ramsey visited Philip Hiser Sunday. Lee Swarens of Milltown in our vicinity Saturday and Sunday. John Brown of Fredericksburg visiting relatives here. Rev. Hudson gave a farewell sermon. John Straus and wife visited Mrs. Kate Hurrell. Philip Barksdale and wife attended Charles Barksdale’s funeral. Mr and Mrs Fritz Opal's horse dropped dead on trip from Corydon. Rev. Hudson announced confer ence year appointments: Class leader Willard Weight Stewart Horace Davis and Mrs Lizzie Weight.
Richard Bell died at his home in New Amsterdam last Monday from infirmities of old age at 81. He had lived in Washdueton township nearly all his life. He leaves two daughters and one grandson. The funeral was held at New Amsterdam yesterday afternoon.
Jobin Scott has begun a new stint at his farm as Henry Savuecheber moved his family there. Mrs G W Rothrock visited John Lynch of Corydon last week. Miss Amy Jones returning home to New Albany after visiting her aunt Mrs A W Rothrock for several weeks.
Mrs Hattie Dropsey died at her residence in Lanesville after a week long illness of bowel strangulation. She was sixty six, mother of Frank Amedee and Rosella Michels. A devout Catholic, she was a member of the Ceatholic Church. The funeral will be at Lanesville Catholic Church tomorrow at 9 AM.
Faith Rebekah Lodge and Boone Lodge O F F held a well attended Russell s crove celebration on the 16th inst. KK H Breeden, Mrs Mellie Lindsay of Kokomo, Ladcliff, Toombs, Rhodes and Tivans gave addresses. The Corydon band played, judges sang, and all enjoyed ice cream and lemonade. Noon baskets were opened for a bountiful share of food.
The fair officers advance extensive preparations for a successful exhibit next week. Nearly all stock stalls are engaged and indications point to a larger show and crowds than ever before. Come early and stay all week.
Mrs Arrvinda Lockman born in Indiana on August 10 1346 died Avenust 6 1068. She married Aaron Lockman on March 3 1877 and had two children. Survived by husband two sisters Mrs Mary Rhodes and Abs Sarah Windell two brothers Messrs Mlavius and Jacob plus many relatives. Funeral by flav Toombs at Hil Grove church with burial nearby.
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