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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1900
Page
1
Advertises Princely shirts at 50c each with options including fancy stripe bosom and link cuffs or a soft bosom with two separate collars. Claims other 50cent shirts exist but these match only with 75c shirts.
A man named Draper shot a hog with a loaded revolver then left it loaded at his home near Leavenworth. Miss Bertha Smith discharged it while showing curiosity, hitting Miss Martha Draper in the right lung. Martha died the next Wednesday. funeral held at Potato Run burying ground. The incident is blamed on careless firearm handling. Report notes the common danger of loaded guns. Bowling winners receive Thanksgiving turkeys as prizes. John Bennett tops with 66 and 67 pins in nine rolls. McIntosh wins tiebreaker for prize. Advertises C A Watson prices for school treats on the north side of the public square.
George W Wolfe aged about eighty five died at his family home in Washington township after several months illness from natural causes. Born near Georgetown Floyd county he lived mostly nearby and was a longtime M K church member. He leaves sons S T John H Thos J and Dr Z C Wolfe. Funeral was held at Wesley Chapel with many relatives and friends in attendance.
Mrs. Sarah C. Carter died at her home in Breckenridge last Wednesday morning of liver cancer. Born in Lanesville seventy, she leaves two children Dick T. Carter a county teacher and Wallace Carter Breckenridge postmaster and merchant. Funeral held Thursday at Pfrimmer's Chapel with large attendance.
Corydon hosts a large Maccabees gathering for the dedication of a 40 by 40 foot hall at Market and Poplar. About 75 visitors from Louisville and New Albany join 70 Corydon members for welcome addresses a supper and a ceremonial initiation lasting into the night.
Miss Laura Wolfe and Mr R L Miller wed last Wednesday evening at 8 30 oclock in the bride’s home with Rev H I Stern performing. The ceremony was private with relatives and a few intimate friends. The couple will live with the bride’s mother Mrs Mary Wolfe for now. George H Wolfe was named Justice of the Peace of Blue River township by the Commissioners to fill the vacancy after Geo W Ferguson resigned. Charles Bruch returns home from regular army after serving at Matanza Cuba.
The farmers at the institute meet Saturday and pass resolutions. Peter Burton formerly of Elizabeth is dangerously ill at his New Albany home. Judge Cook holds court in New Albany this week. Try Howard 8 Bennett, agent for New Albany Steam Laundry, for up-to-date work.
Constable Fred Wolfe arrested a man Monday night matching the description of William Gibson, the Catlettsburg Ky child murderer. The 45 year old with a heavy mustache appeared trampish, but no word from Kentucky has arrived and the suspect may be released.
Mrs. Martha Burks of Galathia Tr along with Mr. and Mrs. William Chambers of Louisville spent Thanksgiving with Mr. Abraham Chambers in South Corydon.
The Old Capital Poultry Show runs December 18 to 22 with over seven hundred fancy chickens on display. Local janitor Matthew Denbo was hired by the Commissioners at $250 per year. John H. Heth will attend the State Y M C A convention in New Albany late this week.
The Old Capital Poultry Association announces its first annual exhibition in Indiana with low entry fees and broad public access. Premiums are offered by local merchants, and judge O P Greer, a nationally known expert, will assess the birds with a prestigious score card. The event aims to attract exhibitors from Indiana and neighboring states and relies on public patronage.
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