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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1903
Page
4
Local notices from Corydon include notarial work, school adjournment to January 4, and a fire at Paoli’s flour mill. Social events feature the Griffins and the Cooks entertaining, George Ball visiting family, and multiple town residents traveling or ill. Public notices invite applicants for a management position at a Chicago firm.
Albert Lofton and wife hosted Christmas dinner at their Hancock area home. Guests included Elder J. A. Harrell and wife, Philip Kraft and wife, Clint Fouts and family, Jacob Erb and wife, F. L. Crayden and family, Jacob Zimmerman and wife, Lee Erb and family, Mrs. Lizzie Stucker, Mrs. Kate Bee, and Miss Della Harrell.
Hez Allen announces re established business and selling all sewing machines with emphasis on New Home Falls City and Automatic models. Supplies stocked for all machines. Office located in C F Ashley furniture store one door north of the Bank of Corydon.
Miss Lena Dittman daughter of Mrs Anna Knapp of Scott township died Sunday from consumption at age twenty six. The funeral was held yesterday at the house by Rev. Zenon and the remains were buried at the Hottell burying ground.
Miss Jessie Delphe daughter of Henry Delphe of South Corydon and Poni Jones wed Saturday evening in the bride's home. Res H l Black presided with immediate relatives present. The note includes homely counsel and a drug-store sales line about Chamberlain's tablets, and reports Mrs. Sarah K Langle died December 25 at the Insane Asylum with burial on Christmas Day.
The following officers were elected for 1904 at Harrison Grange No. 2133 Master Frank P. Lottich Overseer Wm Walter Lecturer Aubrey Hull Steward Wilford Emily Assistant Steward Hez Luckett Chaplain Henry Wright Treasurer John Walter Secretary David Charley Gate Keeper Henory Grable Ceres Mollie Hauswald Pomona Mrs C M Brown Flora Dora E Hull L A Stewart Annie Hottle.
Gleitz and Marion trip. John Henry and wife visit Clark County friends. Frank Richert of New Albany Business College spends Christmas at home. Miss Clara Richert surprises her No. scholars with a Christmas Eve treat. Professors Loitch and Schneiner of Wittenburg College at Springfield enjoy vacation at home. St Peters Christmas Eve entertainment postponed to December 26 due to bad weather.
The Commissioners met in special session on the 24th. Claims were allowed. Sentinel Printing Company won the contract to supply county records and stationery in classes one two and three. Class four went to Thomas and Ellis. Judge R S Kirkham was re elected County Attorney and Dr John Bottont physician for the Poor Asylum. The Board will meet again on the west last to settle county business to year end.
Mrs Anna Wolk widow of the late James Wolfe and longtime resident of Southern Indiana died at her Georgetown home on the 28th of this month from pneumonia at age 71. She leaves three children Mrs William Lewis of this place Mrs Sallie Moore and John Wolfe of Georgetown and is a sister of Mrs Henry Bullett of this place.
L. A. Riely & Son promote Lyomed Hyomei with a money back guarantee. The liquid remedy uses an inhaler and promises to cure catarrh in head throat stomach liver and kidneys by purifying the air and blood. Complete outfit costs one dollar and includes inhaler dropper and several weeks of treatment with refund if ineffective.
An old medical advert explains kidneys purify blood and warns overwork may cause heart strain and rheumatic pains. It promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy, claims cures, and offers free samples and pamphlets from Binghamton New York.
Raton and Wiseman, live stock dealers, offer the highest market price for all kinds of stock. Anyone with stock for sale should address them at Ramsey, Indiana.
Landowner Reed Sharp posts a formal notice forbidding all hunting and trespassing on his farm with the notice signed and dated d9-13.
An 1901 advertising column touts Peruna as a cure for catarrh and early consumption. It explains a cold progression to cough and claims Peruna prevents lung disease, with testimonials including U.S. Senator John M. Thurston and an offer of free medical advice from Dr. Hartman.
A Christmas message and New Year wishes are shared for THE DEMOCRAT readers. Local residents including Mrs Cora Raedy, Fred Brockman of Corydon, Wm Habermel, George Stamm of Louisville, Rev Wm Boston, and Alonzo Lippey are noted as visiting or residing here. A burial for Mrs Sacelfearede is reported and Mrs Luugle is described as a respected lady.
The column notes ongoing protracted meetings with Miss Hattie Ott visiting from New Albany and Elder J. A. Harrell preaching at Fredericksburg. It records visits from John Childers of Palmyra, James Lamping of Mauckport over Christmas, and the burial of Silas Jackson. A school Christmas tree fundraiser succeeded, and gifts for Mr. Bye the teacher reflect community esteem. An ad for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets cites benefits and Crosier's Corner drug store as supplier.
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