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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1899
Page
8
Fragmentary OCR shows travel notes with stops including Syracuse New York Boston Albany Cincinnati Cleveland and related departures and arrivals. The text appears as scattered transit phrases lacking coherent narrative or dates.
Central town notes include visits by Geo Wiseman of Corydon and Uncle Harvey Lane, a new No. 3 schoolhouse nearing completion built by Fisher Reed and Beanblossom, and Modern Woodmen of Central Camp officers elected December 2. Local farming, sickness, a Christmas tree at New Bethel, and upcoming teachers institute are also mentioned along with community updates.
Miss Blanch Boone flew to Louisville last week. Miss Lottie Thomas of Louisville visits friends in Laconia. A large Laconia gathering attended a spelling match at Morven last Wednesday. Miss Lula McIntire hosted friends last Thursday. Attendees included Lottie and Maud Thomas, Lula Davis, Ora Douglas, Lena Moreman, Lilie Rhodes of Brandenburg, Ben Yeager, Will Brandenburg, Grill Miller, Theoper, Jim Sherman, Louis Stults, C I Wright and Paul Mitchel.
Wheat looks strong in the region as Lee Harbaugh plans a poultry farm and Tom Jones builds a riverfront house. Spelling bees, Christmas goods, and church events fill the community calendar. Protracted meetings at Wesley Chapel and a 25th anniversary at Valley City Presbyterian church anchor a varied local report.
A fragment from Corydon shows market quotes for eggs lard hams shoulders and other meats with per pound or per bushel rates alongside farm staples like flour wheat corn oats hay and clover seed. It includes a brief health ad for One Minute Cough Cure claiming throat and lung relief and a note listing Corydon White Cloud and other names.
The advertisement promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder troubles including Bright's Disease. It claims widespread danger from kidney disease, warns of albumin loss, and offers sample bottles and a book by mail from Dr. Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton, New York.
Reverend Wininger conducts a protracted meeting at the M E church. Local residents include Mrs. Catharine Schickel visiting New Middletown and Mrs. Theresa Bruch from Greelyburg visiting family. Various short notes on visits, illness cures, and a child’s pneumonia death. Chamberlain's Pain Balm praised by D B Johnston of Richmond for rheumatism relief. For sale by K E Crosier druggist. Insurance ad from H H Miller.
The hoarseness signals a croup attack and a rough cough follows. Chamberlains Cough Remedy given at the first sign or after the creppy cough appears can prevent the attack. It is widely used and reportedly effective for twenty five years with many homes relying on it. Sold by KE S Crosier, druggist.
Notice to all holders of orders against Harrison county Indiana endorsed by the county treasurer to present for payment on or before Saturday December 23, 1899. After that date the orders will cease to draw interest. Levi Sarrenheip, dex-3t.
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