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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1905
Page
2
The Corydon Democrat in Indiana lists its established 1856 status with a circulation of 250. Editors and proprietors are Thomas and Ellis. It notes postal entry as a second class master and provides subscription and display ad rates including readers at six cents per line and ten cents per inch for display ads with special rates for longer runs.
The Board of Commissioners approves numerous allowances. Entries include burial of soldiers for Emmett Beanblossom, health and hospital costs for Frank Solin, Woodward Stonecipher entities, and various payments to firms like J. Bullet & Son, Griffin & Co., and Clay Adams. Amounts range from 1.20 to 4500.00 with multiple items for bridges, jails, and roads.
An advertisement extols nourishment as the sole path to mind and body strength and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for stomach troubles. It claims the product digests what you eat and strengthens digestion. It notes the death of Jacob Seliechter Sr, an elderly New Albany resident, from infirmities of old age.
George Avgles by attorneys Stor genburg and Weathers sues the Southern Railway Company in circuit court seeking 30000. He alleges a defective engine forced on him as a train engineer led to its stoppage in Edwardsville tunnel with smoke and poisonous gases injuring him and ending his career. Engineer Ayles joins alleging damages from company negligence.
Pea Ridge reports George Traub with a new buggy and John Stark returning from Louisville to join his brother. William Snyder trades horses as Billy shows farming insight. A sale of a lot on Pea Ridge is suggested for residents. A recent gathering at Andy Baanach’s featured singing games and lively youth. Corn and crops look fine after plentiful rain.
James Ro Sharp, a leading peach grower in Charleston township, near the county's peak orchard area, contemplates cutting his extensive orchards and planting cereals next year. Most orchards in the upper county have already been removed in recent years, leaving few peaches in the region.
Mary H. Walters of 646 St Clair Ave Columbus Ohio says she suffered fever nerves and sleeplessness from bad doctors drugs then found relief after starting Electric Bitters and was cured. Guaranteed at L A Riley Son drug store price 50 cents.
Advertises for reliable girls to report for duty immediately at Corydon Canning Co. Factory will operate full time for about two months. Board supplied at $2 per week for those living outside Corydon. Superintendent A H Lytur signs notice.
Notice states Morris Fleshman grinds plow points to mimic new ones for ten cents each. Items available at his Highland shop or at 8 P Vogt's store in Corydon. Aug 9-4.
L A Riely & Son advertise Hyomei as a remedy for hay fever claiming it stops spasms sneezing eye and nose irritation and other acute symptoms It is said to prevent annual attacks and halt progression even in chronic cases The firm offers a refund if Hyomei fails to deliver the claimed results with a complete outfit priced at $1 or 50 cents.
Apples and peaches are scarce in this vicinity. Mr and Mrs J L Walk visited Crandall Sunday. Clarence Byrn returns home after northern trip. Will Davidson and wife of Louisville visit Sam Davids on. Many young folks attend quarterly meeting at Crandall Sunday night. Mrs Arthur Avery visits husband in Versailles Kentucky. Marshall Byrn to join Marengo band for soldiers reunion at Birdseye. Rev Pelhemos to preach farewell sermon before annual conference. Miss Grace Lindsey and Clarence Engleman wed at Crandall home by Rev Hudson.
The Overland Limited offers the fastest route from Union Station Chicago to San Francisco arriving on the third day in time for dinner. The line combines Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Union Pacific and Southern Pacific trains with daily departures at 10 25 p.m. from Chicago. Another good California train leaves Union Station daily and takes a few hours longer.
Farm notice offering a Superior wheat drill bought new last fall for 69 dollars, asking 55 dollars cash. Seller quitting farming. Contact L Blunk at 1420 West Jefferson Street Louisville Kentucky or on the farm 5 miles northeast of Corydon near Hursttown bridge.
A male resident over 21 in Franklin township Harrison county Indiana will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the Corydon meeting on the last Monday of September 1995 for a license to sell intoxicating liquors in a small front room at lot No 6 Main street Lanesville fronting the street. The room measures 12 by 20 feet with a 10 foot ceiling and includes a glass front door a rear access door to a ware room and an east door to a hotel office.
The administrator of the Silas Crayden estate filed a final settlement with Harrison Circuit Court. A hearing is set for September 1, 1905 at Corvon Corvon town hall. Heirs creditors and interested parties must appear to show cause why approval should not be granted.
A property described as a very desirable location is for sale within weeks. Inquire of C. B. Ellis for details on this bargain opportunity marked by urgency and proximity to the court house.
Roosevelt tours the country denouncing trusts while urging enforcement of laws. An alternative presidency with Jacksonian vigor is contrasted. The Morse Schools of Telegraphy ad promotes learning telegraphy for steady work.
Trustee of Hetao township Harrison county Indiana invites sealed bids at Buck ereek bridge 10 am and Lick Run bridge 12 30 pm Friday September 15 1905 for mooring painting repairs. Bids to build new bridge across shellow below Mr Sam Pranks and repair haunted hollow bridge. Right to reject bids reserved. Andrew to Sioep Trustee Hetao Township.
The trustees of Heth Township Harrison County Indiana invite sealed bids for erecting two new school houses in district No 5. Bids accepted until 10 oclock AM on September 14 1905 at the school house. Plans and specifications are on file in the trustee’s office. The right to reject any and all bids is reserved. Andrew J Lopp Trustee.
Coroner J Peter S Wright of Harrison County Indiana reports Ollie Windell age about 16 died in an accidental drowning in Big Indian creek Scott township on Sunday August 1903 at 3 pm. Windell stood about 4 feet 8 inches tall weighed 130 pounds with black hair gray eyes. A pocketbook held seven dollars in paper and four dollars thirty one cents in silver. Coroner Wright signs August 8 1905.
A damaged OCR fragment lists a one story trime building at the southeast corner of Main Street in Buzebeth Posey township Harrison County Indiana. It describes room measurements doors windows and a ceiling ten feet high. The text mentions a widow and Beech Street frontage with interior visibility during hours restricted by law signed William F L Kelly.
Notice to Harrison county Indiana residents that John Shaffer seeks a one year license to sell spirituous vinous and malt liquors in a ground floor room at New Middletown Main Street Webster township including permission to sell cigars tobacco and serve lunch. The hearing is at the September term 1905 of the Harrison county Board of Commissioners.
Citizen residents of O Bannon and Javeksoo townships are notified that Christian J Heuser will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners in Corydon on the first Monday of September 1905 for a license to retail intoxicating liquors beyond five gallons on the premises described a two story frame building with a glass front and multiple doors. The notice specifies the location details and structure for the proposed selling room and adjacent spaces.
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