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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1905
Page
3
A local ad lists woolen and cotton bed blankets underwear sweaters hosiery gauntlets gloves and coats along with caps shoes and outdoor wear. It promises the highest cash or trade prices for produce and offers to take orders for Pittsburg Perfect fencing with favorable prices.
Hon John Benz represents Crawford Perry and Spencer counties in the Indiana General Assembly. He has served in six regular sessions and four extra sessions, making him one of the oldest and most experienced lawmakers in the Democratic minority. His career began in 1877 in the House, then four consecutive Senate terms through 1885, with a return to the Senate last fall.
Advertises Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a topical remedy offering quick relief from rheumatic pain without internal medicines. Sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store. February.
The piece critiques how divorces allow remarriage through lax laws or collusion, noting ministers resisting divorced partners' marriages as reform, and observes bills to regulate marriage appearing in many legislatures. It reflects on the broad, evolving debate in smart society about marital law and reform efforts.
John Lynch was born August 1818 in Leavenworth Indiana. He married Mary Rothroth on February 27 1839. Mary died June 2 1903 and John died January 26 1905 at age? He was buried January 30 1905 in Shafer Ridge cemetery with funeral by Rev J M Johnson.
A brief advertisement warns that many pain poisons come from food and promises Dr King s New Life Pills will cure sickness from undigested poisons or provide a money back guarantee. Sold for 25c at L A Riley & Son drug store. February.
Cordie Turner, jailed for a September assault and fine, escaped early Friday after asking for coal. Sheriff Ludlow and Constable Rupp chased him from the jail through the fair grounds and fields but lost track. officials vow to continue pursuit and reimprison him.
On a Wednesday in February Mrs. William Shuck hosted her fiftieth birthday at home. Attendees included many relatives and friends such as Mrs. Aaron Johnson and son from Elizabeth, Mrs. Clyde Lotich and son, Mrs. Conrad Lotich, Mrs. Fred Foreman, Mrs. Marinus Duke, Mrs. William Venner, Mrs. Eveline Sturms, Mrs. James Duncan, Mrs. Join Morgan, Mrs. Christ Shaffer, Mrs. Lafe LaDuke, Mrs. Chas. Gray, Mrs. Laura Goss, Mrs. Scott Morgan, Mrs. David Wells, Mrs. Oscar Sturms, Miss Dora LaDuke, and Miss Sadie Shaffer. Mrs. Shuck received several handsome presents. A sumptuous dinner followed as guests departed wishing her more happy birthdays.
Startling but true anecdotes claim the Chicago theatre fire that killed nearly 600 and other pneumonia deaths could have been prevented by timely use of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. A Logan New York testimonial asserts it saved a daughter from pneumonia during a severe cold. Sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
Advertisement urges buyers to consider a Fairbanks gasoline engine with pricing and terms available from Joe Bender. Includes directive to contact for details and options.
The Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company operates surveyors on knobs west of New Albany to choose the best route for extending the line from the Highland division camp grounds at Ohio Falls Holiness Association. A steam shovel and thirty dump cars begin a large fill by Falling Run creek, with a stone culvert planned to handle floods, linking to the New Albany street railway at Spring street and the interurban line toward Louisville. The Highland railway purchase suggests an easier ascent and a future Corydon extension, despite knob obstacles.
The article promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a new scientific cough and cold remedy. It claims it clears coughs and colds by gentle bowel movements while strengthening the throat chest lungs and bronchial tubes. It emphasizes safety no opiates and availability from all druggists.
School board summary for Corydon Public School for month ending January shows total enrollment 484, average daily attendance 374, attendance percentage 75, cases of tardiness 76, time lost 331 minutes, withdrawals 34 with 78 reentries, suspensions 4, truancy 7, corporal punishment 60, tardy 63, not tardy 377, not absent 158, neither tardy nor absent 159, officials visits 17, parent visits 32, other visits 2. Superintendent A E Martin.
A Clay New York woman suffered liver and stomach neuralgia with a weak heart and loss of appetite. She credits Electric Bitters with quick relief and cure. Sold by L A Riley Son at 50 cents a bottle under guarantee. February.
A daily paper for one dollar annually is desired by the public. The Chicago Daily Review promises important news, worker reports and departments for all ages. Subscriptions: one year one dollar, six months fifty cents, three months twenty five cents.
A seller announces availability of Choice orchard grass blue grass red top red and sapling clover seed and invites orders. The note emphasizes ready stock and willingness to fill customer requests.
Jeffersonville residents push Representative Shively of South Bend to add a clause to a pending Indiana bill. It would require twenty days notice before parole hearings and ensure released inmates are transported back to their home county. The drive follows past attempts by Ward H. Watson to curb paroled reformatory inmates who compete with local workers.
The Lewis and Clark Centennial features New Hampshire’s birthplace production for Daniel Webster, Sham’s tiger skins, Switzerland’s $30,000 toy exhibit, a U S Marines drill, Chicago’s Emanuel Swedenborg Club pavilion, Oregon grasses prize exhibit, flax growing display in Marion County, and a Visaya ship commander’s machine shown in the dead letter exhibit. Construction on the Oregon building runs toward completion by March 15 at 9,275 dollars.
Egg producers and shippers in New Albany report a February shortage as local firms reduce egg sales to 27 to 28 cents a dozen while New York prices hover around 32 cents. Traders cite cold storage imports and limited court try deliveries, with no clear reason or sole blame.
Cure constipation and liver troubles by gently moving the bowels and acting as a tonic. Little firly Risers are mild pleasant and harmless yet effective. Their universal use for many years proves their popularity and usefulness. Sold by all druggists. feb.
The Presbyterian Aid hosts an oyster supper on Thursday February 9 in Shucks building one door north of S M Miller's featuring the opening of Cincinnati Boxes.
Indianapolis Feb 6 Judge G W Denbo of Floyd Knobs is the oldest minority member in the Indiana House. He first served as a State Senator in 1869 during a pivotal session over the fifteenth amendment, briefly resigning to avoid quorum. He returned in a special session and later served as Senator from Harrison and Washington counties, then as Floyd county representative from 1903 onward.
Fraud warnings alert readers to counterfeiters selling imitations of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption, Colds and Coughs. The notice urges buyers to seek the Bucklen name on Dr King's or Bucklen's remedies to avoid fraud. Published by A. E. Bucklen & Co., Chicago and Windsor. February.
A rural Arkansas justice of the peace refused a bribery attempt for a divorce case. A man offered money to secure the separation, but the official warned against jurisdiction and fined the suitor six dollars for bribery and one dollar fifty cents for wasting court time.
The soothing remedy is touted as a favorite for mothers with small children. It claims quick relief for colds, croup and whooping cough, notes it contains no opium or harmful drug, and is marketed at Crosier’s Corner Drug Store.
Advertisement seeks men and women in county and nearby areas to advertise for Blow Bros. Co. in Chicago. Weekly pay of $21 for men and $12 to $18 for women with Monday advances by check, plus furnished quarters, horse and buggy if needed. Permanent positions. address Blow Bros. Co Dept. B Monon Building Chicago.
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