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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1902

Page

8

Boone township notices and local plans in Laconia

Laconia reports an addition to S D Tindall's house and an upcoming M E church entertainment on Christmas Eve. Boone township discusses paving from Laconia to Tobacco Landing, Eureka Telephone Co expands, Rev Fife ends meetings, and Major Horace Bell seeks Boone family history with plans for a local history book.

Boone Township Laconia Tobacco Landing Andrew Bauman Eureka Telephone Co Fife Presbyterian Church Hartman Horace Bell Los Angeles California Boone Dan

Central Community Holiday Notes and Visits

Central welcomes a merry Christmas with updates on residents traveling to Kansas and Illinois, family returns from Illinois, and planned church events at Highland and Bethel churches. Protracted meetings continue during the holidays as Rev Fulgham conducts sessions near New Amsterdam, while Eureka Telephone extends lines to Corydon. Wm A Smith ships turkeys and geese to Louisville. Sky Fox among local figures referenced.

Bethel Fulgham Beech Wood Church New Amsterdam Eureka Telephone Company Corydon Ww. A. Smith Louisville Sky Fox

Local Notes and Social Tidbits From Indiana Community

Robert Martin spent Sunday with home folks. John Hiser and Joe Beal on the sick list. The Columbian telephone will soon be ready for service. Lawrence Davis at Vincennes has returned home. George Hiser fell from a pole and hurt his neck. Lewis Reinhardt of Elwood visits relatives west of Ramsey. Clarence and Edmond Shake of Mt. Vernon visit L. A. Swarens. Pie supper proceeds about $5. Mayme White received the prettiest girl present cake.

Robert Martin John Hiser Joe Beal Lawrence Davis Vincennes George Hiser Lewis Reinhardt Elwood Ind Ramsey Clarence and Edmond Shake Mt. Vernon L. A

Kodo Digests All Classes of Food and Digestive Aid

Digestive remedy claims to tone the stomach and purify blood, curing dyspepsia and indigestion. Government official Gov G W Atkinson of West Virginia endorses Kodo as an effective stomach remedy after using several bottles. L A Rawr & Son advertising the product.

G. W Atkinson W. Va L. A. Rawr & Som

Lodge Organized at Mauckport with 27 charter members

B F Pearson organized Court No 255 T B H at Mauckport on December 18 with 27 charter members. Officers elected include Pastor Chief Rev W R Thom Chief Ollie Hottile Judge Eva Struble Teacher Minnie Garry Scribe Kate Beanblossom K of T Griff Watson Captain Jesse Struble Guide Edward Fowler K of I G Andy Bruce K of O G John E Brown. D A Peregine of Greencastle and three Corydon ladies attended. Corydon visitors enjoyed the trip and plan another event soon.

B. F. Pearson Mauckport Rev W. R. Thom Ollie Hottile Eva Struble Minnie Garry Kate Beanblossom Griff Watson Jesse Struble Edward Fowler I. G Andy Bruce O. G John E. Brown D. A. Peregine Greencastle Ind Corydon Court Central Order Corydon

G A R Post Elects Officers for Ensuing Year

The John T. Benson Post No 527 G A R elected officers for the coming year. Commanding officer John W. Gresham. Senior Vice Commander James A Harbison. Junior Vice Commander Thomas Lyskowinski. Surgeon William Ashley. Chaplain Theodore Routh. Officer of the Day David Direk. Quartermaster David Ham. Scribe William Walker. Assistant Adjutant George Schafer. Steward George W Pfrimmer. Quartermaster Sergeant George W Ham. George G Schafer, Adjutant.

John T. Benson John W. Gresham James A Harbison Thomas Lyskowinski Surg Wm. Ashley Theodore Routh O. D David Direk Q. M David Ham Oo. S Wm. Walker Adjte Geo. Schafer S. M Geo W. Pfrimmer W. Ham G. Schafer Adjt

Assessors Seek Higher Pay From Indiana Legislature

At a meeting in Indianapolis on the 18th the township assessors formed a Legislative Committee to push a salary increase. They propose pay from 2.50 to 5.00 dollars per day for sixty days in small townships and graded salaries up to 1500 dollars in larger districts.

Indiana Indianapolis

Trustees to be elected at New Amsterdam Lodge meeting

Notice is hereby given that at a regular meeting of New Amsterdam Lodge No. 620 I O O F to be held January 17 1903 at the lodge hall there will be two trustees elected for said lodge one to serve for one year and the other to serve for three years John J Moyars Secy.

New Amsterdam Lodge John J. Moyars

Old Man with the Fish Promises Health for All Ages

An old man with a fish on his back travels the world for thirty years selling Scott's Emulsion of pure cod liver oil. The tonic is touted as strengthening for consumptive patients, children, and the weak, offering rich blood and firm flesh, with Scott & Bowne as chemists in New York and available in 50c and 1.00 sizes at drugstores.

Scott

Died at 93 Mrs Elizabeth Stonecipher Remembered in Corydon

Mrs Elizabeth Stonecipher died at her daughter Mrs Jacob Watsons home three miles south of Corydon in her 93rd year. Born in Maryland she moved to Indiana with her father walking most of the way as the wagon was loaded. Her husband served in the 1812 war and she recalled soldiers drilling and early leaders.

Elizabeth Stonecipher Jacob Watson Corydon Stonecipher Maryland

Pisgah Lodge Elects Officers for F and A M

Pisgah lodge F and A M elected officers on the 16th inst with T J Wilson as W M T G VanHook S W Ea Keller J W G W Applegate Jr Treas W H Buleit Tyler Ebii Wheat. Officers to be installed Saturday evening.

Pisgah Lodge F. & A. M W M T. J. Wilson S.W T.G VanHook J. W Ea Keller See G. W. Applegate, Jr Treas W. H. Buleit Tyler Ebii Wheat

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Debut

Manufacturer introduces Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets a new remedy for constipation biliousness sick headache and impaired digestion. The tablets are easier to take more pleasant in effect and aim to move the bowels improve appetite and correct stomach and liver disorders. Available at Crosiers Corner Drug Store.

Crosier's Corner Drug Store Dec

Boston Ladies' Orchestra Set for Corydon Christmas

Local notices mention Mrs. Eli Wheat’s pneumonia and H J Friedley’s typhoid recovery. The Boston Ladies' Orchestra arrives with a Dec 31 appearance at the Auditorium. Oysters from Breeden & Feller tempt townsfolk while residents share holiday plans and sick leave notices.

Boston Ladies’ Orchestra

Bradford’s Uncle Adam Snyder Sinks Deeply Ill

Rev Roberson conducts meetings at Snyders Chapel as illness grips Uncle Adam Snyder. Mrs James Smith beds bound with inflammatory rheumatism. Ada Mosier travels to Louisville for Maggie Miller funeral. Survey nears completion for Falls Cities to West Baden electric line. Elden Ellis heads to Arkansas to cut timber. Sunday school organized. Miss Dora Raake chosen superintendent. Henry Tush dies aged, buried at St Johns.

Adam Snyder Roberson Snyder’s James Smith Ada Mosier Louisville Maggie Miller Falls Cities West Baden Elden Ellis Arkansas Hardwood Co U. S Dora Raake Henry Tush St. John’s

Col Ham Delights Corydon With Dixie Lecture Encore

Col H W J Ham returned to Corydon last Tuesday evening and delivered Old Times in Dixie to an engaged audience. The talk drew smiles and tears as he painted Southern plantations and the characters of old Uncle and Aunt figures, taking listeners into a vivid Dixie mood with vivid scenes and mint julep imagery. The committee’s choice, his second visit, proved instructive and entertaining.

Col H. W. J. Ham Corydon Dixie Ham Dixie Land Col. Ham

Restorative Nervine Praised by Rev M D Myers

Reverend M D Myers, presiding elder of the Free Methodist Church in Correctionville, testifies that after years of nerve strain and stomach trouble he used Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for six months and regained health. He notes weight gain to 196 pounds and ability to travel hundreds of miles while preaching and handling duties. He credits the remedy with improvement in nerves and general well being.

Omaha Miles M. D. Myers Free Methodist Church Correctionvile

DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Promises Relief

Advertisement proclaims DeWitt's Salve as a specific treatment for piles and skin ailments, claiming superiority over counterfeits. It cites E. C. DeWitt & Co of Chicago as the inventor and urges asking for the genuine DeWitt's.

E. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago DeWitt de Witt L. A. Rrgly & Son

Beard's Apple Brandy For Medical Use From Isterling

Local notice states Beard's pure apple brandy is available, with Beard's 4-year-old version marketed for medical use. Signed by Jacob Isterling from Corydon Junction, dated d24-21.

Beard Jacob Isterling Corydon Junction

Wanted fur collectors in Hancock Indiana

The undersigned offers the highest market price for furs including raccoon skunk opossum red fox grey fox mink muskrat otter and more Collectors wanted in each township Address J M Broner Hancock Ind Also an invitation to hear the Boston Ladies' Orchestra next week promising a memorable event.

Hancock Ind J. M. Broner Boston Ladies

Also Mentioned on This Page

S. D. Tindall M. E. Church Blanche Boone Corydony T. F. Elbert Rachel Sherman Herman Kuhl F. Elbert Iel Boone Lee Pitman Kansas George Henry Watson Highland Church Will John McKim Illinois Lodge G. A. BR Scott & Bowne Pearl Street New York Masonic Lodge Eli Wheat H. J. Friedley H. B. Chilcote Wm. Amy Breeden & Feller’s Breeden & Feller Thomas Keller Wife New Albany Ella Morris J. Bacon & Son Lambe Hogensille, Ky Morris’ Barber Shop C. M. Miller’s Smith Sisters Bradford Eorge K. Gwartney Attorney AT Law Corydon, Ind D. Mitchell Savings and Loan R. Wa, Daniel Louisvilie City Hospital Telephone Rino 2 Clara L. Habermel Dr. Jones Sohn H. Weathers E. Main St Emery H. Breeden WV Pathers Stotsenburg & Breeden LAW Clay Hays T J. Wilson Ajor W Funk Enplirt Ofice Court House Djoining Lomax Oatel Wy S. Jones Comet Buildir Charles P. Swarens Notary Public Bambey, Ind Evan B. Stotsenburg BE. Main St New Albany, Ind Opticians Gomes Gus Pearl Albany Dr. Miles Nervine OC. S.W O. P. McCarty Cincinnati Terp-Ranle Huntingpul Evansville Huntingburg St. Louis Uiswife Louis Chattanooga St. Lo H. B. Spencer Centralia Fairfield Mt. Carmel Princeton Oakland City Buntingborg Asheville Atlanta Evaneville Jock Great Central South Kentucky Tennessee Alabama Mississipi Florida Louisville and Nashville United States Ron West Florida U. Homestead Gif Coast R. J. Wemyss General Immigration and Industrial Agent Louisville, KY James A. Watson Harrison County Maggie A. Thomas W. S. Shuck Pasadena Santa Barbara Hotel del Coronado The Menel A. Andrews Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Ry Mexico Tropics Arywhere Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern French Lick Bloomington LaFayette W. H. Roose
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