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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1906
Page
5
Character sketches and updates from the Goryuden Democrat column cover visits, resignations, birthdays, travels, and community events. Mentions include Mrs. A R Connor in Louisville, Prof. Hallett resigning, Miss Rose Keller in Bloomington, and various local residents in Corydon and nearby towns.
Mrs. Maud Hughes of 750 27th St Louisville Kentucky offers purchasing services for merchandise at regular retail price from Louisville business houses. She will obtain items for customers without a trip to the city upon notification. She asks for public patronage.
We offer complete title abstracts from government records up to the present time as shown by Harrison county. names James B. Brewster and Frank M. Wrinston appear in the ad promoting our abstracting business.
Due to rising feed and hay costs and growing credit demand, the business will operate on a cash basis. All customers with outstanding accounts are urged to settle immediately. Signed by E. L. Prattan.
Harrison township road work halted as Calvert contractor withholds完成ment promised by July. Commissioners dispute claims for damages on unfinished west road while bond of Calvert’s sureties appears solid. Superintendent Ehalt blamed for mismanagement as roads deteriorate through winter. Calvert refuses to work under Ehalt triggering potential litigation.
Petitions from Franklin and Harrison townships to call a new election on an electric road to New Albany were withdrawn to allow amendments. New Middletown leaders propose routing via New Middletown with Webster township tax support, potentially avoiding costly Indian creek valleys while passing through Lanesville.
As the Democrat will change hands January 1st all parties knowing themselves indebted to the firm of Thomas Ellis are hereby requested to settle before that date.
W L Rawls of Bells Tennessee suffered twenty years of nasal catarrh with swelling and soreness. After applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve to the sore area the swelling and soreness disappeared and did not return. Sold by L A Riely & Son for 25 cents.
A man endured great ear pain from a bug in the ear. Absorbent cotton soaked in chloroform was placed over the ear and the patient reclined so fumes could rise into the ear. The bug collapsed from the anesthetic, and care is urged when probing the ear with pins or tools.
Captain Joseph L. Marsh of Boone township died at his son’s home after a long illness at age 87. A Civil War veteran and former Sheriff from 1880 to 1884, he was known for honesty and upright conduct. His passing reduces the county’s ex sheriffs to five: Zenor Bence Blake Baelz and Lotich.
Mrs Frances Carter’s recital at College Hall on the eleventh drew a good audience and praise for her Macbeth selections. The program was well received though room coldness hindered some. Prof Taylor notes four stores at the January 10th event to ensure audience comfort.
John Stauth of this place breaks all quail eating records by consuming thirty one quail in thirty consecutive days. An extra quail was eaten on a day of high hunger. He cites his greatest effort on day 27 when he nearly quit but pressed on and completed the challenge.
A Watertown Ohio man cites his daughter’s two year seizure free result after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. The ad promotes health tonics and 25 cent pills at L A Riley and Son drug store. A calendar giveaway urges patrons to settle accounts before January 1 to receive a sample calendar.
The article notes readers to the ads of D S Richardson of Brandenburg Kentucky and claims customers get a square deal at The Arcade. It also mentions deaths from an accident in Anderson Indiana and updates on Kodol and local Grange officer elections. Walter Case died in a runaway incident. his wife and child had died previously.
The Rochester New York firm Crosby Frisian Fur Co offers an illustrated catalog showing how cow, steer and horse hides yield fur coats robes and rugs. The ad promises Crosby pays the freight and invites readers to inspect the catalog for surprising valuation.
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