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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1870
Page
3
The trustees report satisfactory teacher selections and praise Mr. William Benson as a diligent county trustee. In Wyowmirg Territory residents criticize Judge Jones for an expressed opinion and revolver incident as they write to express anger at him.
Community columns mention Keller & Brown’s bargain groceries, township school book updates at no cost, subscription payments from Abraham Rhodes and others, and talk of political and civic events. Plans for a Lanesville to Bridgeport turnpike raise optimism, with several heavy subscribers noted.
A column urges buyers to have titles examined and deeds recorded to avoid encumbrances. It notes Capt. Stockslager offers title services in Corydon County and warns of imperfect or missing titles. The piece also comments on Grant’s gift rejection, Southern ratifications of the Fifteenth Amendment, social snubs toward a Mississippi senator, cellar air dangers, and humorous domestic vignettes from a 19th century household.
Isaac Cades and Marthalis Campline Basile Henriott and Salina Vallebn John Houghs and Amanda Redden A cross eyed man and a young woman went to an oculist in Emyra New York to have their eyes straightened. they intend to be married this week.
The article extolls a medicine as a premier remedy for dypepsia and stomach diseases. It claims preventive benefits for bilious complaints, aids digestion, tones the stomach, and serves as a delightful cordial. The piece urges readers to try the Stomach Hitters, praising it as the best medicine used.
On the 6th inst by J P Zenor Esq Mr Joan W Colvin to Miss NaNan Cleyvenger, both of Taylor Township this county.
Capt Samuel Pfrimmer, aged 7 years 7 months 13 days, died Saturday morning at his Franklin township residence. Born June 29, 1791 in Washington County Pennsylvania, he moved to this county in 1808 and joined the M E Church at 25, remained a consistent member. He was an old Tippecanoe soldier and rode two horses in that campaign. A good citizen, highly respected by all who knew him.
From the Louisville Courier the list shows vegetables fruits and staples with per bushel per barrel and per pound quotations. Apples onions potatoes corn meal butter cinder lime nails and more listed with varied rates across markets.
An 19th century advertisement extols a universal remedy arsenic antidote with claims it cures or prevents diseases. It promises quick action in three or four doses and asserts safer, healthier skin and vigor after treatment. It urges enduring use during winter and cites Jas Ruppre & Co. as distributor.
A letter from Vincent Kirk of New Albany Indiana dated May 28 1908 reports relief from months of ague after using Hurley’s Ague Tonic. The testimonial cites following directions and no chills since starting treatment and endorses the remedy for others suffering similar fevers.
A testimonial from Jos. Clement describing severe rheumatism and respiratory symptoms relieved by Hurley’s Sarsaparilla with potash and sarsaparilla extract. He states two months of use and five bottles improved coughing, lungs, and rheumatic pain, urging others to try the remedy.
The advertisement extols Genta by Messrs James Ruddle & Co as a tasteless worm remedy for children. James Travis of Louisville dated July 3 1860 reports partial relief and praises its palatability and safety for kids.
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