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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1908

Page

2

Free home cure for women's ailments promised by Summers

A letter offers a free ten day at home treatment for leucorrhea and related female disorders. The seller, R28 M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana, guarantees safe self cure with a plan costing about two cents a day after a free trial. Includes a booklet "Woman's Gods Medical Adviser" and references to local contacts for proof of efficacy.

Lave Gwhs M. Summers Notre Dame Ind U. Ss. A

Residents Visitations Across Falls Cities Referenced

Local notes show multiple visits and homestay reports across Elizabeth New Albany Laconia Evans Landing and Buena Vista with relatives and friends. Individuals include Corena Lamb Lilian Davis Hallie McRae and Anna Brown along with Frank Geeting Mrs Woods and Rev Barrows among others.

Corena Lamb Lilian Davis iMrs. Woods Elizabeth Sur Alex Mason New Albany Lou Shields Laconia Yaan Hallie McRae Hmisa Hallie McRae Falls Frank Geeting Charley Homer McCauley John Ferree Ella Mary Cunningham Nellie Mae Kelley New Albany High School Anna Brown Lizzie Roberta Evans’ Land- Log

Sugar Grove News and Local Visits

Wm Stewart is sick. Leslie Stewart and family visited relatives in Louisville. Gyrus Brock, recently in Am Sia, visits sister Mrs Lester Lays. Ray Stewart of New Albany and John Deatrick of Louisville attended Wm Glaze's funeral last Tuesday. Katie Huffman stayed with J B Williams. Rosa Clark of Missouri visited aunt Rosa Williams. Emma Lahve and family of Corydon and Sam Hollings and family of Pleasure Ridge Park were called to Wm Glaze’s bedside as he died November 24.

Stewart Leslie Stewart Louisville Gyrus Brock Am- Sia Lester Lays Ray Stewart New Albany John Deatrick Wm. Glaze Katie Huffman J. B. Williams Rosa Clark Missouri Rosa Williams Emma Lahve Corydon Sam Hollig Pleasure Ridge Park Wm. 4Glaze

Tracewell Plans to Stay Independent of Gov Hanly

Washington report says Robert J Tracewell controller of the treasury Indiana for ten years will not form a law partnership with Governor Hanly. He plans to retire from office in a few months to seek another suitable opening instead of relocating to Indianapolis for a law office venture.

Robert J. Tracewell Corydon the Treasury Wahington

Graningers Return Home After New Salisbury Visit

Miss Katherine Graninger and Mr. Joe Graninger of Howard Park concluded a visit in New Salisbury and have returned home.

Katherine Graninger Joe Graninger Howard Park New Salisbury

Local Notes From Gravel Creek and Nearby Towns

Mrs Lon Foreman is on the sick list. Protracted meeting closed at Union Sunday night. Edna Bowman of Bridgeport visited Effie Bour. Wr Markert of Louis Ile spent Thanksgiving with Walter Foreman. Lola McClure visited Mrs Ed Evans of Floyd county. Frank Leaven finished his blacksmith shop and is ready for business. Mary Hudson and daughter Faith visit Clay Kitterman’s family. Jota Foreman finished the residence of Wm Hedges near New Middletown. Mr and Mrs Herbert LaDuke and family spent Sunday with Ambrose LaDuke. Elmer Johnson and Effie Bour spent Thanksgiving with Ning Bowman.

Fred Gause Louisville Mabel Ackerman Joseph Ackerman Josh Wayne West Aint John Kingsley Mattoon Boone Township J. W. Barrows Rice Evans Landing Presbyterian Church Union Edna Bowman Bridgeport Effie Bour Wr. Markert Louis Ile Walter Foreman Lola McClure Ed Evans Floyd County Elmer Johnson Ning Bowman

Public Sale of Estate Property at Harrison County Indiana

Notice shows James Trotter estate personal property to be sold at public auction on December 22 1908 at the late residence in Heth township Harrison County Indiana. Items include horses cattle wagons cider mill corn mills farming implements organ sewing machine beds and furniture with five dollar sums cash and amounts over five dollars on credit with promissory note and surety. The second item notes John Able home fire in Boone township caused by Wilson heater stove explosion destroying most belongings.

James Trotter Heth Township Harrison County Indiana John Kaga John Able Boone Township

Dignity of labor and equal opportunities for country youth

Pedagogical note urges success through honest effort and equal advantages for country boys and girls. It promotes progressive teachers and modern equipment, and announces the teacher’s visiting day as a chance for self improvement and practical demonstrations rather than motives. Signed Amzie P Kannapel, County Superintendent.

Amzie P. Kannapel

Birthday child born to Bosey family in Huddletown

Mrs. Lorena Emily recovers from illness as the community recalls recent visits. Aunt Jane Rothrock stayed with James Shaffer. Frank Seipherd and Louisville wife visited Mrs. Agnes Brown with friends. A pie supper at Wm Hauswald school raised about $9 with Miss Windish named as the prettiest guest. C L Dick hosted November 28 entertainment featuring the Smith Brothers from Elizabeth.

Lorena Emily Jane Rothrock James Shaffer Frank Seipherd Louisville Agnes Brown Wm. Hauswald Windish

Howerton vs Stevens extends Harrison Circuit term for trial

The November term of the Harrison Circuit Court extended to conclude a jury trial in Howerton versus Stevens from Blue River township. Heirs of the late William Stevens are plaintiffs. Mrs Howerton seeks timber damages against Frank Stevens for timber taken from her share during William Stevens life estate. Judge W T Zenor represents plaintiff. Judge William Ridley defends. The case is hotly contested.

Harrison Howerton W. T. Zenor William Ridley

Public Auction of Bosier Personal Property Near Ramsey

Julius Bosier offers his personal property at a public auction at his residence two miles northeast of Ramsey on Monday December 14 1908. Items include hogs hay corn potatoes canned fruit a new Davis sewing machine furniture and miscellaneous articles. Auction starts 9:00 AM with cash for $5 and under and a nine month credit on larger purchases with notes and surety.

Julius Bosier Ramsey Davis

Public Auction Near Palmyra Seeks Daily Goods and Farm Equipment

The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence one half mile northeast of Palmyra on Tuesday January 5 1909 starting 10 o clock A M. Personal property includes two horses 14 Jersey cattle hogs farming implements a McCormick shredder feed fodder hay and straw baled corn in crib household and kitchen furniture and more. Usual terms. Auctioneers H A Martin R F Davis. Also notes about Miss Beulah Brown and Columbus visit urging subscriptions for The Hoosier paper and support for Prof S L Scott in Clark county elections amid Rambler Automobile prize. Take the children to see Old Santa at Luckett's.

Ope Palmyra McCormick H. A. Martin R. F. Davis

Two Bushels of Letters Found on Lonely Farm

A stash of two bushels of mail was found on a farm in Start County. The bulk of letters were opened and many tokens such as checks and money orders were ignored. Authorities recovered stamps and papers and turned the mail over to Postmaster Nusbaum of Wakarusa for federal handling.

Start County Goshen John Huber John Levos Ney “Isle Wakarasa Wakarusa Lake Shore Nusbaum

Lodge Offers Reward in Mertrude Thomas Disappearance Case

Charity lodge No. 17 Daughters of Rebekah in Fort Wayne Indiana plans a reward for information on the year long missing Gertrude Thomas of New Haven. Authorities suspect foul play and believe she could not totally vanish if alive. She left in her brother's clothes seeking her lover and was last seen with him. Her silence fuels the death theory.

Fort Wayne Ind Gertrude Thomas New Haven Charity Lodge No. 17 Daughters of Lodge

Indiana official turns himself in after embezzlement charge

Bloomington Indiana December 3 Wormer Seening Recorder Thomas Gollivar who faced a bench warrant and an indictment charging embezzlement of 1500 of county funds has returned from Orleans and surrendered He seeks a trial and believes he will be acquitted saying the retained money was refunded after a law misinterpretation was clarified.

Bloomington Ind Wormer Thomas Gollivar Orleans

Bloomington Doubly Dry Water Crisis Hits Bloomington

Bloomington Indiana endures three days without water works as saloons close. Residents store water in cans tubs and barrels and will need to buy water by week’s start. Draymen plan to haul water at 20 cents per barrel as drought strains services.

Bloomington Ind Draymen

Woodruff Sentenced for Life in Indiana Murder Case

Brookville Indiana December 7 Jesse Woodruff found guilty of second degree murder by a jury and sentenced to life imprisonment He killed his wife on September 7 after she sought a divorce He then shot himself in the heart region and temple though he survived his injuries a veteran for years involved in a divorce dispute.

Woodruff Brookville Ind Jesse Woodruff

Hold up fails fatally for Mooresville man in Indianapolis

William H Andrews aged sixty four of Mooresville Indiana was shot during an attempted robbery at Market and Missouri streets in Indianapolis. He was taken to the city hospital in a dying condition as two Black suspects fled and were later captured by police.

Indianapolis William H Andrews Mooresville Ind Market Missouri Andrews

Magley Postoffice and store burned near Decatur

Fire destroyed Robert Case's general store at Magley with loss around 10000 dollars. The post office within the building burned, four smaller buildings also burned including a warehouse icehouse granary and coalhouse. a small amount of mail was lost. Insurance stood at 2500 dollars.

Magley Decatur Ind Robert Case Here Post Ofice

Lodge Officers Elected for Corydon Chapter

Grege Lodger of Corydon district announced last Friday night the election of officers for the upcoming year. Named were N. G. James M. Blake V. G. Marion Reas R. S. J. W. Best F. O. M. Wolfe Treas. John K. Morris Trus. A. G. Ward for the lodge duties.

Grege Lodger Corydon N. G James M. Blake Marion Reas J. W. Best O M. Wolfe Treas John K. Morris A. G. Ward

Rebecca Elected Officers with Corydon Lodge 377

Alpha Rebecca Lodge No. 377 I. 0.0. F. of Corydon elected their officers for the year. N. G. Mrs. L. V. Brown. VY. G. Mrs. J. W. Best. Rec. Sec. Mrs. G. H. Feller. Fin. Sec. A. L. Reynolds. Treas. Mrs Fred Ball. Tros. Mrs. A. L. Reynolds.

Alpha Rebecca Lodge Corydon N. G L. V. Brown VY. G J. W. Best Fin A. L. Reynolds Treas Fred Ball Mvrs

An Old Time Revival at New Salisbury Church

Rev. W L Alexander and helpers concluded a series at the New Salisbury American M E church. The revival brought 38 church additions and 50 to 60 conversions. Many youths were saved with nearly all Sunday school members added, including four public school teachers. Local teachers and High School pupils played key roles. The revival boosted spiritual welfare of local children as school leaders joined the effort.

W.L Alexander Raaf New Salisbury

Wheat revival follows refreshing rain in Ramsey

In Ramsey wheat shows improvement after the refreshing rain. Several local young men have returned from Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. James Davis of Oklahoma are visiting friends. A pie supper at No 1 was a success with a cake prize tied between Miss Lizzie Pinaira and Miss Florence Colin.

James Davis Oklahoma Lizzie Pinaira Florence Colin

Teachers State Meet Plans for Indiana Association

The Indiana State Teachers' Association plans its fifty fifth annual meeting in Indianapolis from December 29 to 31. The first session opens December 29 at 8 p.m. in Caleb Mills hall with addresses by retiring president Dr BE Bryan of Franklin College and president elect George Benton of Shortridge high school. L. D. Harvey of Stout Training School will speak on Education of Girls for the Home. Gloves and sweaters advertised at Luck nott's.

Indiana State Teachers’ Association Indianapolis Harrison County General Association Caleb Mills Hall Be, B. Bryan Franklin College

Also Mentioned on This Page

Taylor Township R. W. Davis Hervey Cunningham New Albany Business College Sugar Grove Tracewell Lon Foreman Frank Leaven Mary Hudson Faith Clay Kitterman Jota Foreman Wm. Hedges New Middletown Herbert LaDuke Ambrose LaDuke Cardu Cardus H. C. Larson Olds Ladies Advisory Dept The Redores Medicine Co Pedagogical Huddletown Marty Emily Dick Bosey C. L Dick Smith Brothers Leonard Alfred Santa Luckett’s Rebekah Rebecca G. H. Feller Bears New York Castoria the Centaur Company New York City Cea Violet Lucknott's First National Bank Resources U.S U. S State OF V. J. Bulleit J.J. Bulleit VAM H. P. Wiseman Lewis M. O'Bannon IHAL Corydon Nationa Bank National Bank United States Total W. Applegate, Jr G. W.applegate, JR Cashier G. W. Applegate Jas. W. McKinster W.&e. Cook Franke Self Smax Jacob Fawver Jacob H, Fawver Nora Ott
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