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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
5
Corydon residents and relatives populate Louisville for gatherings and shopping. Selections mention Miss Isma Hurst, Theophilus Reynolds joining the U. S. Army, several visits to Louisville by Betty and Clara Armstrong, and numerous Thanksgiving travels among families in Corydon, New Albany, and surrounding towns. Bona coffee promotions appear at local stores.
Local seller Wm W Cook advertises new and renewal subscriptions. The notice highlights available options and contact details for readers to sign up or extend current plans.
A Corydon woman testifies to Doan's Kidney Pills relieving backache and kidney troubles. The ad urges using Doan's Kidney Pills, priced 50 cents at dealers, and credits Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY.
Flatwoods Mrs R J Sims of Goodland visits parents Mr and Mrs C J Richert and relatives over two weeks. Fred Schneider family take a trip to Louisville. Friends of Edna Richert gather at Fred Schneider home with several Richert relatives. Rev and Mrs F Firnschild and Ruth visit New Albany. C J Richert and daughter visit Mrs Philip Berg in Georgetown. Paul Voelker returns from Louisville. Family party honors Herman Wolfe’s return from Forest Illinois with many relatives attending. Bona coffee ad note from B F Smith.
Blue River area items report farmers nearly finished shredding corn and local residents in ill health or moving. Mrs Emily Hannel is seriously ill with appendicitis while Mrs Elnora Melton of Corydon attends her. A pie supper at No 8 school drew good attendance and Leona Melton teaches there. Marion Cunningham bought Jacob Hershman’s farm and moved in last week. Neighbors regret their departure but wish prosperity. Roxa Ruth Keller visited Ora and Mildred Shrigley. Minnie Cole stayed with Ray Langdon. Florence Rothrock has gone to Louisville for work. Fur trade active. Sars in Applegate showed two red fox bells bought from Walter Fry. A W Bryant of Posey township among new dealers. Flora and Dixie Miller of Mauckport visited sister Jewel Miller in Cloverport, Kentucky. Jewel Miller runs a millinery business at Cloverport. Ge2w covered at the Novelty Repair Shop. jy26-tf
Miss Kate Nye daughter of Wilbur Nye and granddaughter of Mrs. Kate Nye was re elected county Clerk in Goldendale Washington on the Democratic ticket. She won by a large majority and is noted as very popular and young for the office.
Lookout for a wedding soon as Homer Overton and sister Frances visited their sister Mrs Bill Eckhart of Elizabeth. Many local residents and families, including the Chaffin land sale and moves, hosted visits and dinners across Guston, Mauckport, Dogwood, Happy Corner and nearby towns.
A roll of honor listing subscribers and renewals for The Corydon Democrat since the last report. New subscribers are marked with an X and include Ik BE Funk Corydon Nevil Deen Central John Vausha Louisville and Solomon Mauck Corydon among others. Reads like a regional ledger of names, towns, and affiliations across Indiana Illinois Oklahoma and Nebraska.
When rubbers pinch use Allen's boot-lase and toe antiseptic powder sprinkled in shoes and foot-bath. Helps break in new shoes and gives rest to tired feet. Sold everywhere 25c. n29-3w
Local retailer advertises a large assortment of books suitable as Christmas gifts. The Miles 5¢ and 10¢ Store promotes affordable prices and a broad selection for holiday buyers.
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