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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
1
The store expresses gratitude for patronage and explains success comes from goods, fair prices, and honest dealings. It invites new customers to inspect a clean, reliable stock of dry goods clothing hats shoes and furnishings, pledges a money back guarantee and promises to correct any past two weeks’ errors.
James G. Binkley argues before the Harrison County Teachers Association for consolidating district schools. He cites poor cistern water, unhealthy rooms, and the need for better buildings, graded classrooms, and more teachers to improve health, discipline, and high school preparation, with logistics like transport and roads addressed.
Superintendent's memorandum outlines written work for Corydon High and Colored schools with grade by grade subjects including Botany English U S History and various math and language courses. Emphasis on laboratory methods photography drawing and manual work, plus a final collection documenting teacher and pupil work.
A dampened piece of flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound on the back side or chest is said to be better than four plasters for a lame back and pains in the side. The balm is promoted as a superior liniment for deep seated muscular and rheumatic pains and is sold at Crosier's Corner drug store.
Reed Sharp advertises a wood sale offering seasoned lumber and timber for builders and homeowners in the locality. The notice emphasizes available stock and convenient pickup.
Under current law township trustees must present an itemized receipts and expenditures report to the Advisory Board on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in January, with copies filed with the County Auditor within ten days. A daily five dollar forfeiture applies until filed, and within four weeks the full report must be published in two county newspapers. Abstracts are no longer acceptable.
The piece urges merchants to advertise only when offering valuable goods and to avoid mentioning rivals. It emphasizes that display ads draw attention, but the product must sell. Supporting local papers via purchases and submissions boosts town business, even small efforts creating larger impact.
For sale or trade is a twelve year old span of mules offered by Stephen H. Simcoke. Mules can be bought singly or together on reasonable terms. Call for a bargain at 621 tf Corydon Indiana. Also an advertisement for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promising a refund if they fail to cure a cold with a Grove catalgantare on each box. febll-ly
County Democrats met in mass at the court house to select fourteen delegates for the district convention at New Albany. S. M. Stockslager and Zenor spoke warmly as Hez Luckett chaired. Delegates and alternates listed. two candidates for district chairman are Levi Scott and Thomas Hanlon. Majority favor an early February primary.
The Christian church at this place will be dedicated on Sunday January 3 1904 by Rev L L Carpenter of Wabash Ind who has dedicated about 600 churches. A special musical program is planned with Prof B F Peters and wife. Services start at 1030 am. The church includes eight class rooms a Sunday school room an auditorium and a large basement for dining. Electric bells for Sunday school and modern lighting. Auditorium seating over 300 with capacity up to 600 with chairs. Two large furnaces provide heat. The building is one of the county’s handsomest structures and the public is invited.
An ad touts a kid friendly One Minute Cough Cure for coughs croup and la grippe. It claims immediate relief by acting at the source of trouble and improving lung oxygen to blood and tissues. Dr Armstrong of Delta Texas endorses it and says no better remedy exists. sold by all druggists.
The Corydon Dancing Club held the first dance of the season at their new hall above S. M. Miller’s grocery on Walnut and Market Streets. A hardwood floor, repapered walls, fresh paint, two dressing rooms, and bright lighting praised as up to date. Refreshments of sandwiches and coffee served. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Wright and other local couples and individuals.
Nora Littell wife of Joe Littell formerly of this place died in Evansville on Christmas night from spinal meningitis aged about twenty six. She was a daughter of Dr and Mrs Lyman Winders of Elizabeth. Her remains were shipped to Elizabeth and funeral was held at the M E Church before interment in the town cemetery. The husband will return to Evansville this week to resume work.
The Hon J L O Bannon and Judge R S Kirkham spoke at the M E church in Laconia Indiana on Sunday morning December 27 in support of the Ben Hur order. A large attentive audience heard them for an hour and a half as they shared the program. The event left attendees feeling the gathering was worthwhile and beneficial to the order. Wo H Keller Sr D G G
Sunday schools of the M. E. and Presbyterian churches held Christmas eve entertainments with songs and recitations. Pupils were treated to oranges candies and nuts. The Christian congregation had no program this year due to lack of a suitable venue. Their goal is a large new house after the new year.
John Seitz returns from a two week visit in Louisville. John Riddle with wife and Mike Herter with wife are visiting relatives in Louisville.
Farmers who want to own and operate their own lines can obtain connection and service under favorable terms. Inquiries can be made to the Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company’s local manager or written to Nashville Tennessee. Also, for flour and feed, visit the Red Mill.
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