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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1904

Page

3

Community notes from Taylor Township ARMINDANCE

Local residents report illnesses visits and social events across Taylor Township. names include Joseph Palmer Serlean Brinly Joa Reeves Mce Cauley Emma Seibert Lillian Davis Nellie Lola Berry Irene Hess Clarence Ware Wm Murdoch W A Haas John Sample Christina Heimbaugh J D McRae Bettie Fox R Neels and committees. Fundraisers at school No 3 raised 905 dollars cake contest proceeds 20 dollars 10 cents.

Chistina Heimbaugh School No. 3 Bettie Fox Rosewood Harris Colvin Clarence Colvin R. Neels L. Cunningham Morton Davis Lawrence Reeves Courtney Brown Annie Coyl

Accident In Ramsey Store Injures Charles P Bye

Charles P Bye was accidentally shot in the left foot in Ramsey at Ed Davis store last Saturday morning. A boy from John Rossbottom entered the shop with a shotgun that slipped from the counter and discharged, striking Mr Bye.

Charles P. Bye Ramsey Ed Davis John Rossbottom Mr. Bye

Local Notes and Visitors Reach Across Town

Elizabeth joyfully greets Santa Claus while Walter Kron is ill. A baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Lon Adoksby. Myrtle Huffman stays with Mrs. Aaron Peters. Celia Seibert of Contvenience visits W. D. Barnes. Lee Conner, at the St. Louis fair three months, visits parents. Sydney Crosier of Boone Co. builds an addition to Harrison Co. Home Telephone Co. will extend to Floyd county. G. B. Sisymaker of Anderson, Ind. visits his mother. Lee Winders and family from Louisville visit, then travel near New Middletown. Robert Campell, Louisville resident, visiting relatives. brings a phonograph. Andy and Frank Liebert pass through town. western ways excite locals. The M. E. S. S. of this place plans an entertainment on Dec 24. Miss Purvia Cline, Nellie Rusk and Vada Harmon take charge of duties.

Walter Kron Frank Bowling Lon Adoksby Myrtle Huffman Aaron Peters Lee Conner Sydney Crosier Boone Co Harrison Co. Home Telephone Co Floyd County G. B. Sisymaker Anderson Ind Drillette Sisymaker Lee Winders Louisville Dr. Winders New Middletown Robert Campell Rob Andy Frank Liebert

Marriage Licenses Granted To Several Couples

Oscar D. Kirkham weds Ida E. Funk. Claude E. Beaublossom weds Hallie L. Wendell. Henry F. Troutman weds Sophia Chism. Reuben Glenn weds Lacey C. Dubois. Charles H. Sibert weds Minnie Dawson.

Oscar D. Kirkham Ida E. Funk Claude E. Beaublossom Hallie L. Windell Henry F. Troutman Sophia Chism Reuben Glenn Lacey C. Dubois Charles H. Sibert Minnie Dawson

From the Farm to the Railway Costs Hit Farmers

The agricultural department in Washington states United States farmers spend about 950 million dollars yearly to move goods from farms to railroad stations. The figure highlights losses in time wear and tear on equipment and the need for better farming science to improve efficiency.

Agricultural Department Washington United States Portland Oregonian

Local Notices Roundup From Cisterns to Protracted Meetings

Henry Wolfe remains unchanged while Robert Watson shows improvement. Stella Kelly, long sick, is better. John Myers waits eight s for a cistern. P McRae and Henry Showmaker bought four mules recently. Rev Garnes conducts a protracted meeting at St Paul. Fred Lilpop and family visited the Taylors. Miss Woodie Sands from New Albany returns home after visiting Miss Maud McKim. Mr and Mrs McKim move to New Albany due to daughter Mrs Jess Rowe. Bernard McPhillips Sheridan Tezrick John and Throcket Sutie hauled hogs to New Albany last week.

Henry Wolfe Robert Watson Stella Kelly John Myers P. McRae Henry Showmaker Rev. Garnes St. Paul Fred Lilpop Taylor Grass Woodie Sands New Albany Maud McKim McKim and Wife Jess"Rowe Bernard McPhillips Sheridan Tez’riek John Throcket Sutie

Maccabee Election Officers Chosen in Corydon Meeting

The Maccabees of Corydon elected officers Monday night led by C Dannenfelser as Chief, L C Morris as Lt Commander, R K Linder as Right Keeper, Chap C E Rupp, Serg Charles T Keller, M A Gideon Feller, 1st M G David Miller, 2d M G W H Rosenbaarger, Sentinel A G Ward, Picket E L Pitman, Host Gid Feller, Trustee A G Ward.

The Maccabees of Corydon C.—George Dannenfelser L. C James W. Morris R. K A. B. Linder C. E. Rupp Charles T. Keller Gideon Feller M. G David Miller W. H. Rosenbaarger Sentinel A. G. Ward Picket

General notice and local briefs report

The Democrat thanks readers for delinquent subscription responses and requests remaining arrears be settled. A street brawl in New Amsterdam involved a Woodward and Peas as principals with rocks and knives. Emma May hosts a Franklin township quilting tea with a large neighborhood turnout and dinner. New Albany council adopts an ordinance imposing a $25 fine for public space harassment and streetcar misdeeds. William Goldsberry sues Louisville City Railway for injuries after his wagon was struck and demolished.

Woodward Peas New Amsterdam Common Council New Albany William Goldsberry Fredericksburg Floyd Louisville City Railway Company Goldsberry Louisville

Tulips Gay For Next Year

September is best for planting tulips said Bailey but beds are occupied so planting will be postponed to October or November. For garden culture single early tulips are preferred though some favor the longer lasting early doubles. Late tulips are beautiful but stay in beds too long in spring and winter mulch aids winter hardiness.

Bailey

Some People Call Sats Apartments They Prefer Compartments

A dissatisfied man argues that Sats should be termed compartments rather than apartments. He contends the term apartment misrepresents their structure and function. The remark appears in the Washington Star’s discussion on housing terminology.

Washington Star

Local notes on residents and community events

Harry Shields and Morris Funk are at home while Mrs Zettie Sands is ill. News includes births to Juli Robyls and Daal thin, Sallie Byrum buying an organ, and Christmas plans at M E church with Santa Claus. Reports of a lockjaw horse, a split ankle from Craven Boone, mail route starting from Rock Haven Ky, and Lillpop building a small town. Laconia Court 260 officers elected led by Charles Shields and Joel Russell.

Harry Shields Morris Funk Zettie Sands Jack Hedges Juli Robyls Sallie Byrum Daal Thin May Funk Milton W. Funk Jef F. Russell Ethel Grass New Albany Rehoboth Thompson Brown Laura and Nella Cooper Elcie Radmacher Henry Milton Funk Rock Haven Emery Brown Craven G. Boone W. H Lillpop W.H. Lillpop Noah Laconia Court Tribe of Ben Hur

Senate committee to take up Arizona New Mexico statehood bill

Washington reports the senate committee on territories will consider the house passed statehood bill for Arizona New Mexico and Indian Territory Oklahoma as two states. Chairman Beveridge expects completion after December 16 when the Philippine bill is scheduled for a vote. The steering committee’s recommendation signals little opposition to passage.

Washington Senate Committee On Territories House Arizona New Mexico Indian Territory Oklahoma Beveridge

Two Bank Robbers Nabbed in Toulon With Cash

Peoria Illinois December 12 two men identified as Edward O Regan and a companion were arrested in a Toulon livery stable after a Peoria National Bank robbery. Five large revolvers and $1880 in currency were found on them. O Regan had prior Chicago jail time for robbery. The partner’s identity remains unsettled.

Peoria Ill Peoria National Bank Toulon Edward O’regan Chicago

Saltness of the Sea Cause and Effect

The sea grows saltier through water’s solvent power and evaporation. Rain, rivers, and springs carry salts to the ocean while evaporation pumps up pure water, leaving solids behind. Marine life also uses minerals, and when saturation occurs salt deposits form in beds like Caspian, Dead Sea, Salt Lake City area, and rock salt deposits.

Caspian Dead Sea Salt Lake Utah

The Key to Long Living for the Elderly

An article argues that men in their eighties and nineties resemble thin, spare figures despite diet. It suggests that even careful eaters may overindulge in unsuitable foods and may need Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets to cleanse the stomach and regulate the liver and bowels.

Chamberlain

Letter From Congressman White to The Home

A North Carolina congressman named White sends a formal letter to The Home addressing constituents' concerns. The communication emphasizes policy positions and urges unity on key legislative priorities.

Congressman George H White Praises Peruna Cure

Letter from Tarboro North Carolina Congressman George H White dated February 4 1899 endorses Peruna as an excellent remedy for grip and catarrh. He reports using it in his family and recommends it to readers with a free medical consultation offer from Dr Hartman and a 1905 Peruna Almanac available through druggists.

George Henry White Tarboro N. C Hartman House of Representatives Washington Peruna Medicine Co Columbus George H. White Dr. Hartman The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus, O

Make Better Highways Wider Tires Cut Road Costs

The article argues wide tires reduce power needs and improve roads. Tests show 40 percent more power for narrow 1.5 inch tires versus 3 inch tires on a 2 ton load. Wide tires firm soil and reduce ruts, with laws and toll-road rebates promoting their use.

France Germany Austria Switzerland United States Kentucky

Public Sale by Jacob Lottich of Lanesville

Jacob Lottich of Lanesville will sell household and kitchen furniture at a public auction on Saturday the 21st at 1 pm. A nine month credit offered on amounts over 85 dollars. sums under 5 dollars cash.

Jacob Lottich Lanesville

Mil l ions Rush in Mad Chase After Health Fads

The piece notes a rush toward quick fixes and fads for health urging readers to eat proper food and keep bowels regular with Dr. King's New Life Pills for relief, liver and stomach issues.

Dr. King

Burnville Society Teems With News and Holiday Plans

Mosier is able to be out again. M A Hazzard hauls Joga for Fred Frank. Real Supervisor candidates are emerging. Miss Bess Kepley returns from Corydon. Miss Dellie Sappenfield to be home for Christmas. W W Kepley to move to Galena for timber business. Berry Parish to return from Illinois. Charles D Stevens visits New Salisbury. Mrs Carrie Utz to visit Rebekah Byrn. Two ax handle factories run at full capacity by C Mayman and Eph Byrn. Christmas Eve entertainment rehearsals underway with Byrneville cornet band. All invited to join the fun.

Steve Mosier M. A Hazzard Joga Fred Frank Bess Kepley Corydon Dellie Sappenfield Indianapolis W. W. Kepley Galena Berry Parish Illinois Charles D. Stevens New Salisbury Carrie Utz Washington State Rebekah Byrn C. Mayman Eph Byrn Byrneville Cornet Band

Local notes reflect illness and community events

Mauckport and Fin Kingsley report a very sick child while Mrs Ann Jacobs suffers typhoid fever. Frank Foster plans to start a daily routine on a gasoline boat loaded with tobacco and apple brandy. Ben Frakes relocated to Capt Ballard farm for farming. A debating society led by Amzi Kannapel proposes next Friday night a debate on whether common school patrons should elect teachers.

Fin Kingsley Ann Jacobs Frank Foster Ben. Frakes Capt

Protracted Meeting At Wesley Chapel and Local Move Plans

Valley City reports a protracted meeting at Wesley Chapel led by Mattie Watson. Martha Windell visits her sister in Tolu Kentucky. Ed Ripperdan is building a new home for his son Lee. Frank Potter traveled to Louisville with a fine drove of cattle. Bob Swan may move to Knox county. Presbyterian Sunday school plans a cantata The Real Santa Claus on Wednesday night December 28 with a 10 cent admission for the benefit of the Sunday school.

Wesley Chapel Martha Windell Tolu Ripperdan Lee Frank Potter Louisville Bob Swan Knox County Presbyterian Sunday School Santa Claus

In Memory Edith Parilee Wilson

Edith Parilee Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs John Wilson near Lanesville died December 11 1904 after four weeks illness of typhoid fever at age 7 years 8 months and 15 days Funeral held Tuesday morning remains laid to rest in Zoar churchyard She leaves her parents two brothers and two sisters to mourn her early departure No 4 SCHOOL.

Edith Parilee Wilson John Wilson Lanesville Zoar

Go Home For Comfort Fun And Reform At Home

A vintage box paper for Christmas at Rielys Drug Store promotes home as the cure for fatigue, need for consolation, and a place to showcase reform. It cheekily advocates practicing liberal acts first at home with spouse and children.

Riely’s

Appointment of Administratrix for Antone Drunzel Estate

Notice that Mary Ackerman named administratrix of the estate of Antone Drunzel late of Harrison County Indiana deceased. Des number 17194. Wm Ridley attorney. Estate described as solvent. Admx signature dai-3w.

Antone Drunzel Harrison County Indiana Mary Ackerman Wm. Ridley Dai-3w

Notice of Administrator for Harrison County Indiana Estate

The undersigns announces appointment as administrator of the estate of John B. Mery late of Harrison County Indiana deceased. The administrator, NSRaNaN ENGLEMA G Wim Ridley, appears to be named. This notice records the court action and the official designation of the executor.

John B. Mery Harrison ‘County Indiana Nsranan Wim, Ridley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edison Acme Realism O. C. Thompson Talking Alan New Albany, Ind Taylor Township Joseph Palmer Serlean Brinly Joa Reeves MceCauley Harry Stewart John Reeves Emma Seibert Lillian Davis Nellie Lola Berry Irene Hess Clarence Ware Boone Tp Wm. Murdoch W. A. Haas Evansville John Sample Evan’s L’dg Francis Neel Messrs Harmon Brown Charles Hess J. D. McRae J. A. Mc.Rae Elizabeth Roy Winders Celia Seibert Contvenience W. D. Barnes Purvia Cline Nellie Rusk Vada Harmon Zeola Kirham Emma ‘May Franklin Township Grace Russell Neely Funk Dr. Weaver M. E Charles B. Shields Joel F. Russell Congressman White North Carolina Burnville Mauckport M. Hardin Valley City Mattie Watson
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