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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
9
The Daily Herald advertises a one year subscription offer and lists polished fence pliers as a featured item with the expiration date February 28 1916. The ad emphasizes a limited time deal for readers to subscribe and purchase tools through the newspaper promotion.
The Progressive party organizes for 1916 national contest. National Executive Committee calls Jan 11, 1916 meeting in Chicago to fix time and place for the convention and to select presidential and vice presidential candidates. The Indianapolis Star editorial urges maintaining Progressive independence and criticizes Republican leaders.
A report states the Interstate Public Service I P S line from Seymour to Indianapolis raised fares about two cents per mile. The Jeffersonville to Indianapolis through fare remains $1.95 one way and $3.55 round trip and is not affected by the Seymour northward rise. John McKinster of Columbus visited his brother E L McKinster and sister Mrs Henry Wiseman last week.
An ad urges mothers to avoid silent aches and pains blaming fatigue and low spirits on daily stress. Scott's Emulsion is presented as a concentrated formula to invigorate blood, strengthen tissues, nourish nerves, and build strength with no alcohol, from Scott & Bowne, Bloomfield NJ.
J. W. Dougherty of 2111 West Market street Louisville credits Tanlac with rapid relief from catarrh and stomach trouble. He reports better appetite sleep and weight gain after using the remedy. Tanlac is also sold in Corydon at W. H. Davis' Drug Store.
Jennie Dill and Harry Funk were in Corydon with others from Louisville and nearby towns. Typhoid fever seen in J W Jones slowly improving with Amai Weaver attending. Births include a son to Mr and Mrs William Thompson and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Jacob Schweitzer. A Spelling Bee at Citton No 6, visits by Williar family, and a death of Blanche Greer in Genoa Nebraska noted along with travel by local families to attend events.
Stella Shireman from Elizabeth Indiana arrived at Clayton South Dakota on November 16 and began teaching November 18 as the local school progresses. A Thanksgiving dance at Emery South Dakota’s ALO U W hall featured the Johnson Orchestra with a large crowd. Floyd Day and Clifford Lodwick drove to Milltown for a U B church supper amid favorable weather and ample attendance.
Capt N B Boone longtime Carlisle resident died at home Sunday at eleven. Born near Laconia Indiana June 12 1835 he served as Recorder and in the 81st Indiana Volunteers Co E later becoming a merchant. Survived by wife Annie and nine children plus sisters and a brother. Funeral Monday 2 30 pm at home Rev Reid officiating interment in IOOF cemetery.
Early Friday morning November 3 the spirit of little Robert Steepleton left this world for heaven He was born January 23 1910 and died November 5 1915 aged five years ten months and twelve days He leaves a father a mother one brother five sisters including a twin Ruth three grandparents and many relatives and friends Funeral services were held at Union Chapel conducted by Rev Ralph Pearson and Rev Henry McKim The family and friends extend sympathy in their sorrow as they recall his cheerful sunshine and gentle rest in Gods arms.
Four new International buses will operate daily between New Middletown and New Albany via Corydon. Schedules start at 7 A M from New Middletown, with stops in Corydon at 7 46 A M and Lanesville at 8 30 A M. Return service departs Shrader’s Livery Stable in New Albany at 2 30 P M daily.
In a Corydon notice Mrs. George Straub praises Dean's Kidney Pills procured at Riely's Drug Store, saying they cure backache and regulate kidney action. She reiterates endorsement over two years later, urging others to buy this Buffalo, NY remedy, priced 50 cents.
Charlie Van Voorst shipped 842 head of sheep last week and plans concreting this fall. Mrs. Cassel of Monticello died by her own action recently. Misses Bessie Livers, Lillie Kelly, and Aggie Kelly were guests of Myrtle Secrist last Sunday. Ernest Wright shucking corn for Van Voorst. Myrtle Secrist, Blanche Paris, and Lula Paris attended an oyster social at Spring Creek church last Wednesday night. Fred Smith, Ben Allen, Charlie Dial, and Ernest Wright were Murary Secrist’s guests.
Heirs of Mary K Schwartz deceased will sell all personal property at public sale at the Schwartz home six miles west of Corydon in Scott township on Thursday December 9 1915. Items include two hogs buggy harness mowing machine binder hay rake disc harrow steel harrow plows cider mill 30 bushels of grain share in Eureka Telephone Company telephone box furniture and numerous smaller articles. Sale begins at 10 oclock a.m. Usual terms. Sale bills. Auc Co B Kopp and Adam Schwartz agent.
A large 212 acre farm North West of Corydon is offered as two farms with separate buildings. The land includes meadow and pasture with much cultivable soil and abundant fruit near both building sites. Each site has good cellars five cisterns ample barn space and valuable outbuildings. Immediate possession possible call for details at this office.
Mr and Mrs Guy Steepleton and family thank neighbors and friends for aid during their son Robert's illness and death. They express special gratitude to Rev Ralph Pearson and Rev Henry McKim for comforting words. The Friedley Studio offers cameras priced 2.00 to 60.00 as Christmas gifts.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a cure for deafness caused by inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. Claims local applications fail, offers $100 for any case cured by catarrh remedy and invites readers to request circulars from F B Cheney & Co of Toledo, Ohio.
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