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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1901

Page

10

Funeral tribute to Caroline Lohmeyer at Mauck port

The service, led by Rev. Davis, recalls Mrs. Lohmeyer born March 23 1818 and died December 15 1901. A Hanover native who settled in America as a teen she joined the Lutheran church then the Methodist after dissolution. She left five children two deceased and was known as a kind neighbor and devout Bible reader. The notice ends with a poetic reflection before an ad for center tables from Rowe Bros.

Caroline Lohmeyer Mauckport Davis M. E. Church Caroline Lolanever Hanover Germany Lutheran Church Methodist Church

Montenegro-Heimem Music Co takes over Harding & Miller assets

Notice from Louisville Kentucky dated December 2 1901 announces the purchase of Harding & Miller Music Co including their wood shop and Lorydon operations. C W Conrad named manager and promises continued handling of the same instruments and liberal fair dealing while offering economical pricing and updated bedroom suites from RowWE Bros.

Louisville Harding & Miller Music Co Lorydon and C. W. Conrad Harding & Miller Montenegro

Wreck on Southern Derailed Freight Train Near New Albany

A Southern railway freight train derailed Saturday morning at Hoffmans Switch two miles west of New Albany. Nine cars derailed including a cattle car and one steer was killed. Traffic delayed for hours. no trainmen injured. Corydon train delayed as residents ride on, reaching Corydon after three Sunday morning.

Southern Railway Hoffman’s Switch New Albany Southern Corydon

Look at Our Combination Book Cases for a Xmas Gift

A brief note suggests ROwe BROOOs and other combinations of book cases as a potential Christmas gift idea.

Rowe

Bradford News Briefs Highlight Local Births and Acknowledgments

John Bunch on the sick list. Born to Mir j and Wis. John Embs, a fine girl born to tela Hottell and Alfred Reiles, each a boy. Assessor Habermel built a fine woreh to his dwelling. Lawrence Garing says everything is lovely and the goose is hanging sigh.

Mir Wis John Embs Tela Hottell Alfred Reiles Assessor Habermel Lawrence Garing

Anti Saloon Remonstrance Rowe Bros Ad

The remonstrance cost issue is settled by thirty township men who have contributed $600 for expenses. The anti-saloon cause is portrayed as non party driven, with many staunch citizens refusing to join the saloon side. Rowe Bros. promotes new rockers with saddle and cobbler seats.

Rowe Bros

Crandall Notes Winter Hardships and Local Happenings

Crandall reports bitter cold with 12 degrees below zero Sunday morning. Squire J E Wright returns from New Albany for holidays. Jeff Blankenbaker suffers glass damage from cold. Section foreman James Lamb leads crews to Huffman Switch wreck. T J Stevens candidate for County Commissioner laments cold hindering campaigning but plans visits. Local merchants offer Roman chairs and reception chairs. Rowz Bros.

James Lamb Huffman

Valley City News Roundup From a Busy Week

Valley City is on a boom with chickenpox in Pudville and new arrivals Abe Beanblossom and P. F. Richard plus Sim Kingsley moving in. Local events include Xmas trees at two churches and a box supper by Co. A. Hays. The Modern Woodmen elected officers led by D. W. Hays and H. E. Trotter. a protracted Wesley Chapel meeting was postponed due to illness.

Wesley Chapel Claude Hays Alva Taylor

Rug prices and couplet names spark Rowe Bros appeal

A list of names including Orunze Blossoms Jacob W. Kessinger Ida B Brewer and others appears alongside a note to get prices on rugs at Rowe Bros. The fragment hints at a shopping feature and local notices, with no clear event outcome.

Rowe Bros

Ninety Two-Year-Old Elizabeth Stonecipher Celebrates Birthday

Mrs. Elizabeth Stonecipher widow of Henry Stonecipher, living near Corydon with her daughter, celebrated her 92nd birthday on December 4 1901. Born December 5 1809 in the Shenandoah Valley Virginia she moved to Indiana in 1838 walking nearly 1000 miles with her sister. She married Henry Stonecipher in 1853 and raised ten children. he died in 1870. She has been bedbound about two years yet remains cheerful and fond of Virginia memories.

Elizabeth Stonecipher Henry Stonecipher Jacob Watson Corydon Shenandoah Valley Virginia Strausburg Indiana Milltown

Wedding Hint and Local Updates From Morgan Township

Look out for a wedding soon. George Taylor plastering the U B church at this place. The County Superintendent visited Morgan township schools and reports them in good condition. J L O Bannon, candidate for Auditor, was in this section last week. Samuel Berl of Fredericksburg was buried east of here last Friday. Miss Emma Grabner died Sunday morning after long lung trouble. Remains laid to rest in Snyder Chapel graveyard. Rev Robinson closed his series of meetings due to cold weather.

Morgan Township Samuel Berl Fredericksburg Emma Grabner Grabner Snyder Chapel

The Commoner and Democrat offer bargain for one year

The Commoner has reached 100000 circulation within six months of issue and is promoted as a national paper for political economic and social issues. Bryan contributes regular columns. Subscriptions together with The Democrat cost 175 per year, versus 200 if subscribed separately.

Bryan THE Democrat

M. Griffin and Co Offers Jeans and Cassi Mere Pants

A promotional note invites shoppers to try a pair of good jeans or cassi mere pants from M. Griffin and Co. The store highlights quality fabrics and a comfortable fit to appeal to customers seeking durable casual wear.

M. Griffin & Co

Death of Mrs Carrie Forbis in Laconia

Mrs Carrie Forbis wife of Dr B F Forbis of Laconia died Monday after a long cancer illness. She leaves a husband and son Roy a High School pupil. The funeral is likely today. She was about forty and a sister to Mrs Doctor Martin and described as a noble woman.

B. F. Forbis Laconia Roy

Keller's Shoes: The Best Place to Buy Footwear

A shopper praises Keller's as the top destination for footwear. The store is highlighted as the premier spot to purchase shoes, promising high quality and service.

Keller's

Local Notes and Social Sayings At Center Area

Mr Arthur Evans moved to a new farm. Miss Lizzie Frimhall visited Slab Town. Miss Nellie Barger visited Loda Burgh. Lorena Elberts party was a success. A shooting match at Eli Shields on December 19. Pie supper at No 4 well attended. John McIntire seen smiling. Mrs Margaret Arter taken to Evansville Insane Asylum last week. Nice line of chairs for children including high chairs and rockers.

Lizzie Frimhall Slabtown Nellie Barger Lodaburgh atLorena Elberts Eli Shields No. 4 John McIintire Margaret Arter Evansville

Parlette Coming to Lecture Course on Jan 3

Parlette the humorist lecturer will visit Jan 3 as part of the Lecture Course lineup. The Lecture Bureau notes 150 dates filled for Parlette with no complaints and that committees eagerly seek him again. Indemnity notices list Q. T. Berry and Wm. Hild from New York insurer with payments totaling $58.92. contact F A Bulleit, Corydon, for health and accident policies.

Parlette Preferred Accident Insurance Co New York Q. T. Berry F. A. Bulleit Corydon

Local Holiday Sales Spotlight At Keller and Riely Stores

Teachers are urged to buy Xmas candies at Keller's and a selection of Bibles at Riely's, highlighting seasonal offerings and devotional gifts available during the holiday shopping period.

Keller’s

Over-Work Weakens Your Kidneys

An old advertisement highlights kidney function, linking blood purification to health and claiming Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root cures kidney trouble. It promotes sample bottles by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York and urges mentioning the paper when writing.

Telephone growth at Cumberland company shows net rise

The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co reports November results with 4 280 subscribers added and 2 119 discontinued, yielding a net increase to reach 74 910 total subscribers in the system by November 30. The notice also markets Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming cold relief in one day.

Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Co

Measuring Social to Count Inches for Charity

The Junior C. E. of the Christian church hosts a Measuring Social at Mrs. Ruth E. Funk's home on Friday December 20 from 4 to 6 PM. Admission is one cent per foot of height with extra inches taxed at a half penny per inch. All are invited.

C. E The Christian Church Ruth E. Funk Socian Com

Folding lounges advertise new patterns and payment request

Notice urges immediate settlement of accounts by cash or note and asks parties needing fertilizer to call and provide payment notes. It mentions aBullet IWT and a symbol ¢0.

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Rowwe Bros Bradford John Bunch Crandall Will Melton Joe Reitz Jeffery M. E Squire J. E. Wright Jeff Blankenbaker T. J. Stevens Rowz Bros Valley City Pudville Taylor Abe Beanblossom Wm. T. Wright Co. A. Hays J. W. Baxter P. F. Richard Sim Kingsley Mary Ripperdan Missouri M. J. Hays Mas Shears Kentucky Missionary Society Claudie Faith S. Lafe Windell C. E. Ripperdan Oo. P J. L. Windell George Wolfe W. C Ed Hardsow W. A Lucketts Orunze Jacob W. Kessinger Ida B. Brewer Wm. S. Bereman Altha Lincoln Jonathan W. Bailor and Mary Hottell Frank Thuperman Tillie M. Jeasch Guy Fink Blanch Jansen Scott & Bowne Santa Claus THA George Taylor U. B J. L. O’bannon Robinson the Commoner Carrie Forbis Arthur Evans Riely’s United States tVemen iLockyear Cincinnati St. Louis North Vernon Brown Dist W. Ky C. P. McCarty Incinna.i Ohio Louisvile Corydon 2 Sundey Briffett U Poa Hawks Nursery
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