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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1899
Page
5
The Gorydon Democrat notes high county taxes, many local secret orders, and calls to protect shade trees. It reports sick residents, court week in session, business ads for Lewis & Sons groceries and sorghum, and a range of local notices from sales to farming jobs and public meetings.
George Avery sues Frank Goss in Floyd county for 5000 dollars for personal injuries. The case was transferred last week to Harrison circuit court. Both men reside in Greenville township. Avery alleges he was badly beaten in a fight months earlier.
Rebecca A. Rosenbarger was sentenced by Judge Welborn to seven years in the Reformatory after conviction for poisoning her son. The defendant rose and declared she was innocent, saying the court may be sentencing an innocent woman and she can endure imprisonment with faith in God.
Obituary for Celia daughter of Philip and Maggie Jacobi who died January 3 1899 at age 6 years 4 months and 22 days. Family mourns and offers prayers. Also real estate transfers listed including McMonigle to Modern Woodmen of America and various parcel sales with prices. Community supper announced by A M E church to raise pastor’s salary.
In a quiet scene readers observe men waiting to see the groundhog emerge. The mood is grave and anxious as the crowd sits in stillness, wondering about the animal’s appearance while time passes quietly.
If you are thinking of building or repairing a house remember we keep EVERY game in this line and are in shape to save you some money J J Botier and Son advertisement note likely related to home services and cost savings for construction projects.
David Miller of Corydon promotes Prudential Life Insurance for men women and children as the sole local insurer offering child coverage. Dr T G Van Hook dentist advertises location and services and a small 8 room house is for sale near Public School and Catholic church with March deadline to save buyer.
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