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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
7
A dated fragment describes vestibuled trains illuminated with Pintsch gas serving northern routes. References to travel times, time cards in May, and scattered names imply timetable and service details from a historical transit notice.
A damaged fragment notes a route between New Albany and Chicago with mentions of West Baden and French Lick Springs. The text references Jay Parker and meals on the day, but the exact details and destinations remain unclear.
Community items from Carlsbad note Mr Ed OConnor candidate for County Treasurer and Philip L Hirt for Sheriff. Mrs Wolfe and Tillie Hirt visit Corydon and Louisville. New Year festivities planned at Catholic School. Local residents, visits, and minor incidents in Floyd County with sermons and a Christmas tree event, a sick list and small anecdotes.
Memorial items mention Miss Marge Thompson managing Sunday school at this place. Elzie Davis of Nebraska visited. Christmas ties and a tree at Memorial Church. Bessie Thompson of Louisville visiting her mother. George Fones visiting. The young people hold Christian Endeavor each Sunday night. School at No. 19 progresses under Dulalia Brown. George Mason resumes sexton duties with Lee Conrad as deputy. Wilbur Brown attends school at Laconia. N. B.
Teachers from Morgan Township held their fourth institute at No 8 school on December 16. The session opened with the trustee in charge and attracted many visitors. Discussions on reading, history, and Organic Education were lively with tips on improving recitation and instruction. The group mourned the loss of Clarence Briscae and offered best wishes for his successor.
The Atlanta Constitution promotes a 3000 dollar cash prize contest for subscribers in January February and March 1899. Readers must estimate New Orleans cotton receipts for September 1898 to April 1899 with structured prizes for each month and additional awards for near estimates.
Miss Bertha Rainbolt plans a Corydon visit next week to stay with Dr. Daniel. Miss Dilla Kintner, visiting her sister Mrs. Emery Breeden of Corydon, has returned home. N. C. Kelley suffered a broken arm after a fall from a horse. Miss Daisy Colvin travels to Pennsylvania to spend months with her sister. Miss Ella Lemmel of Elizabeth stays with Mrs. P. A. Arnold. Mr. and Mrs. Keithley and Miss Josie Colvin of New Albany attended Miss Colvin’s uncle Harve Colvin’s funeral. Miss Maggie Weaver returns to New Albany after visiting here. Anderson Peyton moves his family near Buena Vista to work timber for Thomas Miller. Miss Ame Babcock visits sister Mrs. Minnie Colvin. Bob Colvin was in New Albany last week. Mrs. C. B. Wilson of Shively, Ky. visited relatives here. Miss Maceie Strong spent last week in Kentucky. One Minute Cough Cure quickly relieves throat and lung trouble and is safe for all ages. L. A. RieLy, Corizon.
Central reports visitors and residents in Meade County Illinois. Corda Watson visits relatives. P G Richards was seen on Sunday. Laura Drindell clerks in Wm Smith Jr store. Ed ward Lohmeyer preached at Bethel. Rev J K Welker from Ramsey was in town on business. Fred Melim extends Christmas wishes and returns from Illinois. Maggie Adams of Illinois visits relatives. Roy Bailey plans a local blacksmith shop. Raymond P Main and wife spend holidays in New Albany and Greenville. Judson Corner, longtime Harrison county native now in Macon county, visits.
The No Thursday night spelling bee at Pea Ridge crowned Marion Turner as champion. A Crone boy was injured by a wagon rim on the way home, prompting calls for careful driving with many children about. Nat Churchman assists George Miller in vetting the No 8 school wood. Nat noted as Pea Ridge’s top wood chopper. Corydon Svoke Co advertises wagon quality and savings on Milburn wagons.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Coach Remedy as a reliable prevention and treatment for croup in children. It claims the remedy prevents attacks if given at hoarseness and notes widespread use across the land with a strong success record. Also includes assorted notices and local business notices mixed with drug ads.
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