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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
5
An editor obtained figures from Auditor George M. Scifres showing Washington county has 66 miles of free pikes costing 113300 dollars, about 1700 per mile. The note also touches on construction methods and indicates costs per mile are lower than in this county.
A young politician seeks marriage through a humorous caucus metaphor, asking the lady’s mother to chair a temporary committee and promising a rapid convention once values are approved. The reply telegram declares nomination unanimous and invites the couple to set a date for ratification.
James H. Wright died at 3 30 am at his home 451 East Third street after months of illness including Wrights disease He was born November 15 1844 in Harrison county and lived in Corydon before moving to the city eleven years ago He leaves a wife two sons David and Harrison Wright six daughters Thelda Jack Bertie Nola Georgia and C E Palmer all with marriages or positions listed with Laporte and Spencer Indiana and three brothers Peter Samuel and William Wright The N A Tribune December 10.
A Christmas service announces a High Mass sermon and benediction with B. S. at French Town Indiana at 5 oclock a m and at Corydon Indiana at 10 oclock a m All will receive a souvenir from the pastor as a season’s compliment Rev John Haskamp.
A brief health notice explains that poor complexion stems from torpid liver and irregular bowels. It claims De Witts Little Early Risers are world famous for remedying this condition by stimulating liver and bowel activity without griping or distress.
Memorial notice records the death of Mrs Mary E Waltz daughter of Frederick and Ursula Gettelfinger. Funeral conducted by Rev John Haskamp Oct/Nov services at Frenchtown with many mourners. She leaves husband two children and extended family. prayers for eternal rest and peace from the bereaved.
A German physician Dr A Bosehee prescribes Boschee's German Syrup said to cure coughs colds and lung troubles. It is presented as non experimental and has sold two million bottles annually since 1888 with widespread use in towns and villages worldwide. Three Gases Relieve any ordinary cough. Piles 75 cents. Get Green's Prize Almuume.
Louis Temple les completed his pen house. George Mott returned home from Ilingis host Saturday. Mr Deidrick and Miss Stella Temple have typhoid fever. Frank Penn, after a siege of typhoid fever, is home by the bedside of his daughter Vista. Ine Buevele is lying at the point of death with complications. He is eighty one years old.
Rev James Kirkman of Belle River testifies that after trying many remedies he found immediate relief using One Minute Cough Cure for coughs colds and lung troubles. He recommends it for croup noting its safety, pleasant taste, and popularity with children as provided by L A Rimty and Son.
A patient from Neosha Falls Kansas recounts long indigestion relief from Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin after two bottles cured her. She praises its laxative stomach remedy effects and recommends it to friends, noting the medicine’s safety and efficacy.
Last week activity includes visits by Joe Schinehart of Cincinnati and Frank Seibert who traveled to Louisville for the winter. Mrs Dora Ansett bought a fine organ and Joe Schinehart also visited relatives here amid wedding plans and social visits.
The Democrats of Harrison county are called to meet at the court house on Saturday December 21 1901 at 1 pm to elect delegates for the district meeting in New Albany and January 2 1902 to elect a chairman for the 8th Congressional district. H Jaf Riedley Chairman Emery H Breeden Secretary.
Hayfield Minn man H C Crestenson credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with curing years of dyspepsia that left him bedridden and unable to keep food down. After starting the remedy he improved from the first bottle and now recommends it to others. Digests food Cures stomach troubles. L A Ribly & Son.
Notice of a public auction by Commissioner Charles L. Fleshman under Harrison Circuit Court judgment of November 24, 1901. Property near Corydon includes 54 acres and 60 acres described, timber land, a ten room house, barn, and spring. Terms: one third cash, six months, and twelve months with interest. sale December 3, 1901. Zenor & Jordan, attorneys.
The executor of the last will of Harrison Ladulke deceased by order of the Harrison Circuit Court at the November term 1901 will sell at public auction on the premises in Posey township Harrison County Indiana at one oclock p m the following real estate parts of sections in township and range with several parcels totaling 14 acres 4 acres 13 1 3 acres and 17 1 2 acres with improvements and terms including one third cash in hand one third in six months and one third in twelve months secured by promissory notes interest six percent and surety. executor John H Shields December 19 1901 deck fw
Notice is given to residents of Laconia and Boone township Harrison county Indiana that Richard Holliday, a male over 21, will apply January 1902 to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners for a license to retail spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors in a room on the west front of a two story building at lot 41 in Laconia. The room measures 30 by 14.5 feet with several doors and windows and a view from the street.
A Toowoomba Gazette notice extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective cure for a two month cough. W. C. Woolmer endorses the medicine and recommends it for others to try, noting its sale at Crosier's Corner drug store.
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners Indiana invites sealed bids by 11 o clock a m on January 7 1902 for construction of a free grave road in Washington township Harrison County. Bids require a double bond and may be seen at the Auditor s office Corydon with plans and specifications on file. The board may reject any or all bids and will award to the lowest responsible bidder if within estimated cost.
The notice offers a booklet titled Told by a Doctor detailing digestive tract diseases and cures from Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. It invites requests to Pepsin Syrup Co. in Monticello Illinois or in person at L. A. Riely & Son Corydon IL, Fleshman Mauckport, J P Isterling Corydon Junction, Indiana.
A Christmas tree and entertainment will be held at the Presbyterian church in LaConia on Christmas Eve night to raise funds for the Sunday school and church repairs. The public is cordially invited.
A male resident over twenty one announces to Harrison County authorities in Corydon that he will apply at the January 1902 Board of Commissioners meeting for a license to retail intoxicating liquors in a small on premises room described by precise lot measurements, street front, and architectural details.
Administrators of John L. Newman deceased announce a Harrison County Circuit Court sale at Webster township. Property to be sold at public auction on a deferred payment plan over twelve months with six percent interest, secured by promissory notes, waiving valuation laws. Sale begins at New Middletown at 1 pm on Dec 10 1904. Administrators William Eisemenger and John Eisemenger.
Advertisement claims Dyspepsia Dr Kay's Renovator permanently cures ailments and constipation with a guaranteed formula. Promises relief for stomach, liver and kidneys with free medical advice, samples and a book from Dr BJ Kay of Saratoga, N Y.
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