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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1906

Page

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Death of Clarence C. Jordan on High Street

Clarence C. Jordan died at his home on High street last Thursday morning after a lingering illness. The immediate cause was heart failure probably brought on by other afflictions. He was born October 16, 1861 and was married to Catherine McGrain in December 1886. Four children survive him along with his wife, his mother, a sister Mrs. Rob J. Gibson, and two brothers David A. and Frank Jordan. An expert accountant and former lawyer with W. T. Zenor, he was active in the Knights of Pythias and Modern Woodmen. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church Friday with Dr. A. M. Irvine delivering the sermon. burial followed at Cedar Hill cemetery.

Clarence C. Jordan High Street David Jordan Catherine McGrain Thomas McGrain Rob’j. Gibson David A Frank Jordan Harrison County W. T. Zenor Clarence Orders of Knights of Pythias Modern Woodmen Presbyterian Church A. M. Irvine Cedar Hill Cemetery

Major Simpson Dead Former Paoli editor dies at 74

Major John R. Simpson, former editor of the Paoli News, died at his Paoli home after a long illness. He was 74, leaving a wife and two sons Arthur and John F. Simpson. A Civil War veteran, he served in the Fiftieth Indiana Infantry and was commissioned a captain in 1863. He was once Orange County Clerk and a 1902 Democratic lieutenant governor candidate. He later practiced law before entering newspapers. Funeral services were held under Masonic and Odd Fellow auspices.

John R. Simpson Paoli Funera Services

Outwits the Surgeon by Electric Bitters Cure

Mrs. Thos. S. Austin of Leavenworth Ind. was urged to have an operation for female troubles and stomach catarrh. Her husband delayed surgery and she used Electric Bitters, which reportedly cured her completely. The tonic is promoted as a remedy for liver and kidney ailments biliousness jaundice chills fever debility nervousness and blood poisoning. Price 50c at L. A. Riely & Son's drugstore.

Thos. S. Austin Leavenworth Ind L. A. Riely & Son

Bryan Addresses Presbyterians on Belief in God

The piece quotes Mr. Bryan urging openness about belief in God and condemning shame over religion. It argues that most people hold some religious belief and urges living up to it, citing Sam Jones on quitting meanness as supporting context.

Mr. Bryan Presbyterian Brotherhood Jesus Mars Sam Jones Indianapolis Star

O Bannon Offers Legal Services In Local Office

Lew M. O Bannon announces availability for legal counsel at his law office near the First National Bank. Notary Public also in office for document needs.

Lew M. O’bannon First National Bank Notary Public

Speakers of the Indiana House 1816 1905 list

A historical roster by Hon. G W Denbo detailing Indiana House speakers from 1816 to 1905. It lists session year and speaker names such as Isaac Blackford Amos Lange Williamson Dunn William Graham Samuel Milroy General W Johnson David H Maxwell Steven C Steven Robert M Evans Harbin H Moore Isaac Hawk Ross Smiley Caleb B Smith Thos J Evans Jas G Read Samuel Judah John W Davis Thomas Jefferson Henley Andrew J Rob inson Alexander C Stevenson John S Simonson Robert N Cannan Wm A Porter George W Carr Ebenezer Dumont Oliver B Tor bert David Kilgore Ballard Smith Jonathan W Gordon Cyrus M Allen Samuel A Bus kirk John A Petit David C Branham Ambrose P Stanton Wm Usack Wm Edwards David Turpie John Overmeyer Henry S Cawthorn Wm Ridpath Wm D Bynum Charles L Jewett Warren G Sayre Mason J Niblack J B Curtis Justis C Adams Henry C Petit Frank Littleton Samuel R Art man Henry W Marshall Sidney W Cant well.

Indiana Speater Isaac Blackford Amos Lange Williamson Dunn William Graham Samuel. Milroy General W. Johnson David H. Maxwell Steven C. Steven Robert M. Evans Harbin H. Moore Isaac Hawk Ross Smiley John W. Davis Nathan B. Palmer James Gregory Caleb B. Smith Thos. J. Evans Jas. G. Read Samuel Judah Thomas Jefferson Henley Andrew J. Robinson George A Buskirk Wm Usack Wm. Edwards David Turpie Warren G. Sayre Mason J. Niblack J. B. Curtis Justis C. Adams Henry C. Petit Frank Littleton Samuel R. Artman

Sexton Fined for Selling Liquor Without License

William Chavis was tried before Town Clerk A L Reynolds last week on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor without a license. Defended by Major W Funk, he was convicted and fined 10 dollars plus 27 60 costs. Chavis, a gentleman of color, is sexton of the Christian church and janitor of both banks. Evidence showed liquor sold in a stall at William Shacks livery stable on Sunday morning while he was briefly away from church work.

William Chavis A. L. Reynolds Major W. Funk Chavis Christian Church William Shacks

When to Go Home Cartoon Advice and Cough Remedy

A Bluffton Banner note promotes going home for comfort and admonishes home practice, then adds a plug for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick cure for a bad cold. The item ends with a druggist advert for L. A. Riely & Son.

Bluffton Ind Chamberlain L. A. Riely & Son

Davidsons Visit Ill Sister Before Returning Home

Mr and Mrs Wesley Davidson of Indianapolis visited their sister Mrs Mary Blake of Heth township who is ill with bronchial trouble and returned home last week.

Wesley Davidson Indianapolis Mary Blake Heth Township

In Memory of Mother Maria Sample

Obituary in memory of Maria C. Sample of Evans Landing Indiana who died November 18 1906 at age 61 years 11 months and 12 days after long asthma battle. Born December 6 1844 in Franklin County Indiana she taught school and served Harmony Presbyterian Church. She married John Sample March 17 1870 and left seven children Hyla Chas Elmer Hattie John Nellie Grace Mae four died earlier. Funeral at Evans Landing Presbyterian Church led by Rev A R Evans. She was a devoted Sunday School worker and infant class teacher.

Maria John Sample Evans’ Landing Ind Maria C .F. Sample Anklin County Harmony Presbyterian Church Franklin County Jesus Hyla J Chas. S Elmer A Hattie J John D Nellie N Grace Mae

A Home Made Happy by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy

A mother recalls a frightful bronchitis attack on her infant after measles. After failing to find a remedy despite eight stores and two doctors, she used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy per a storekeeper's advice and her baby recovered. Sold by L. A. Riley & Son, druggists.

Chamberlain Geo. W. Spence Holly Springs N. C L. A. Riely & Son

It Is God Who Paints the Sunset Sky

A teacher and her ten year old pupil sketched together as the sun set. The girl confessed she cannot draw glory, saying only God can paint the sunset sky. The moment highlights divine creation over human art.

Egg Producer Promises Year Round Laying Power

Poultry tonic promotes egg production without medicines or stimulants. Four pounds cost 25 cents. Sold by John P. Isterling, Druggist, 28-2 Corydon Junction, Indiana.

John P. Isterling Corydon Junction Ind

Hawks blamed for quail losses in Indiana debate grows

Deputy Game Warden John W. Newhouse says hawks hurt quail in Southern Indiana more than hunters. Deputy Game Commissioner E E Earl backs a 50 cent bounty law to be proposed to the Legislature, with farmers and sportsmen supporting action to reduce hawk predation on quail and poultry.

John W. Newhouse New Albany Indiana E.e.earl Indianapolis

Bondsmen for county officers approved by board of commissioners

County officials elect have filed their bonds. Treasurer bonds set at 80000 with sureties W D Barnes George W Appiegate Millard F Lemmon Aaron Peters George Wolpert and Otto Cunningham. Sheriff bonds set at 5000 with sureties Alver G Ward W H P Wiseman David H Wolfe Smith Askren and Daniel F Stauth. Recorder bonds set at 4000 with Julius Rothrock William Rothrock and William L Swarens. Coroner bonds listed for James M Blake Samuel C Miller H B Blake W F Blake W W Blake Emmett Beanblossom and Nathan Timberlake.

Board of Commissioners W. D. Barnes George W. Appiegate Millard F. Lemmon Aaron Peters George Wolpert Otto Cunningham Alver G. Ward W. H P. Wiseman David H. Wolfe Smith Askren Daniel F. Stauth Julius Rothrock William Rothrock William L. Swarens

Wonder Hill Man Doubles Weight on Discovery Cure

A Texas tale from Bowie features W. L. Hill who rose from 90 pounds to over 180 after using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He credits twelve bottles for his recovery and weight gain. Trial bottle offered by L A Riley & Son druggists. Also notes on study and achievement by D O Shelton and local suppliers J J Bulleit & Son.

Bowie Tex W. L. Hill Dr. Kings L. A. Riely & Son

Local Notices from Stringtown and Area

Leonard Sence bought the Christ Hahn farm for 9525 dollars. David and Louis Geswein are hank ing logs for Hardwood Company. Katherine Bach visited her grandfather C Geswein last week. Christian Geswein has his cistern repaired by deeper digging and concrete. Miss Emma Zollman and Anna Gesw ein were guests of Lizzie and Minnie Hausz last Thursday. Goodman Bros have stored their corn shredder and moved their engine to a sawmill below Chestnut Hill to work through winter.

Leonard Sence Christ. Hahn David Louis Geswein Hardwood Katherine Bach C. Geswein Christian Geswein Emma Zollman Anna Gesawero Lizzie Minnie Hausz Goodman Bros Chestnut Hill

Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes at The Arcade

The Arcade in Brandenburg Ky promotes Hart Schaffner & Marx all wool menswear as guaranteed quality. The store highlights perfect fitting suits and overcoats, labeling the brand as a mark of satisfaction and urging customers to shop there for reliable fabrics amid cheap cotton options.

Hart Schaffner & Marx the Arcade Richardson General Merchandise Brandenburg

Kodol Digestive Aid Endorsed by Chicago Lab

E C DeWitt & Co of Chicago, whose laboratory makes Kodol, assure the product conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. The large Kodol lab serves many indigestion and stomach trouble sufferers, and if all could know its virtues manufacturers could not keep up with demand. Kodol is sold by all druggists.

E.C. DeWitt & Co Chicago

Habit as the primal law and source of all learning

A compact reflection on habit and imitation as the fundamental drivers of behavior. It argues that routine and copying shape every action and skill from apprenticeship to ongoing practice.

Carlyle

Scott's Emulsion touted as vital cod liver oil remedy

An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion as the world’s synonym for strength and purity. It notes cod liver oil’s nourishing value and claims the product makes the oil palatable, recommended for weak children and delicate people, with prices 50c and $1.00 and availability at all druggists.

Scott

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Oe Sns Sas What Is Castoria Major Simpson Bryan Historical Information Hon. G. W. Denbo Alexander C. Stevenson John S. Simonson Robert N. Cannan Wm. A. Porter George W. Carr George W.carr Ebenezer Dumont Oliver B. Torbert David Kilgore Ballard Smith Jonathan W. Gordon Henry W. Marshall Sidney W. Cantwell Sexton Mamma Bondsmen Texas D, O. Shelton J. J. Bulleit & Son Stringtown Anna Geswein
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