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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1901
Page
8
In Blue River Township the Hessian fly ruined local wheat and cattle forage. several residents receive or report illnesses and social notes. Mrs. Smith of Depauw gains a pension, while Wim and his mother suffer pneumonia. Numerous personal updates include weddings, visits, illness, hunting feats, and holiday events across Hancock, New Salisbury, New Albany, and nearby towns with a town-meeting tone.
From the Rhine comes a series of small notices. J Wisenberger is building a fine house while A M Eiisert has been in this neighborhood. S Snider faces a corn harvest challenge. S and Buchenbrod of Louisville visit relatives for Christmas. Mrs Nautchich attends to her sick brother J Wisenberger as Lula Himmelhaver and Mary Buchenbrod visit relatives during Christmas time.
Shuey Beanblossom discusses travel to the South in spring while church services are set for January 6 at 10 a.m. Prof. Alva Smith leads a school showing progress. A Christmas tree at the place bore 580 presents for Stella Wiseman, Thomas Miller, and John R. Binkley, guests of Gracie Watson on Christmas Eve.
Mrs. Frank Miller is sick. Miss Dell Zimmerman is home for the holidays. Catharine McRae died at Gabe Moore’s home Thursday. Miss Nettie Backherms was voted the prettiest lady present. Proceeds exceeded four dollars. The schoolhouse Christmas tree drew large crowds with many costly gifts, a county affair. Prof. A J Seiple praised the tree as a success and wished for more gifts from Santa.
B F Pearson of Corydon was seen on the streets Saturday. Grover Love and Nellie Watson are reported on the sick list. Rellie Frakes of Mauckport is visiting the family of Wm Blake this week. Nir.
At Leonard D Hickman home Miss Yatta Hickman and Mrs Tilla Wolf hosted a Christmas night pound party for local youths. Sixteen pounds of candy and ample obnodo corn and nuts were shared. Guests included Cora Engleman Ida Engleman Blanche Borden Rose Curti Zetta Hickman Ella Hickman Etney Hickman Will Boley Dommodore Boley Edwin Thomas John Best Willie Pitman Peter Swarens Waldo Flock Johnnie Scott John Rothrock Philip Flock and John Flock.
The undersigned J. 8. Prrinier of Breckenridge Indiana advertises B. P. Rocks at half price before January 20 1901 for orders of five birds or more. Regular price one dollar, five for twenty five. a breeding pen of one cockerel and four pullets for two hundred fifty dollars. Delivery offered at Corydon if desired as the seller winds down to move West.
Hal Faith moved to our town last Saturday. C R Felts and Charley Bliss are on the sick list. Charley Cunningham returned from Trinvis last week. Hal Steward and Dan Huffman visited Marv McCarty last week. Ivan Mowrer completed a new barn for Martha Windell. The M W A will have an oyster supper next Saturday night. Neighbors gathered at Aunt Mary Ann Ripperdan's 71st birthday. a large table of eats accompanied by a long guest list including George Wendell and others.
New Salisbury greets the new century with talk of a first class physician. A. J. Walk is aged and indisposed. Mrs. D. H. Bringle and Mrs. Jacob Clunie visited Fredericksburg recently. Mr. David Stone and wife from Kentucky spent the holidays with the Stevens family. Local men distribute telephone poles along the N A and Paoli pike. Odd Fellows elected officers for the ensuing term: N G C P Swarens, W G S A McIntosh, Kee Sec O W Crayden, Fin Seu W B Dewees, Treas W P Dewees, Trustee John Rudel.
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago vice president Illinois Woman's Alliance shares a cold tale. She suffered a winter cold that could have become pneumonia and found Chamberlain's Cough Remedy both pleasant and rapidly relief giving. She saved doctor bills and vows to keep using the medicine. Sold by E S Crosier Druggist.
Mrs. Sarah Hildebrand, who entered her rest December 16, 1900, was a devout Christian woman active in home church and society. She advanced sobriety and supported the WCTU. Resolutions praise her as a wise counselor and earnest helper, and extend sympathy to her husband and children. Com. WGC T U.
In New Middletown Mrs Rosa Adams is on the sick list while Miss Melia Scharf acts as sheet music agent. Miss Ruth Jordan visits home folks near Shiloh as Sallie Shuck also visits home folks at Fred Lillpop and family plan to move here Wednesday. Miss Bertha Resch of Pleasant Ridge learns dress making nearby. Misses Tilda Trony and Ida Kannapel of Louisville visit this place. The M EK church entertainment drew a large crowd Monday night with Marshall Jordan, noted Posey teacher, visiting guest Etta Chapell during the holidays. Silver Bua.
A Topeka man swapped back to the new opal after finding the old set, gulped the old stone while attempting to remove it, and ordered the jeweler to use the new opal. The humorous mishap topped with a plug for Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. Prices listed include butter 0.15, wheat 0.8070, corn 0.25, oats 0.30, hay 15.01 per ton, hogs 84.00 per cwt, cattle 5.00 per cwt.
Mr Leonard D Hickman and family hosted a Christmas day turkey roast with attendees including Mr James L Davis and family with daughters Vada and Carl, Mr Spence Lahue and daughter Ruth, Mrs Retta Walk and daughters Ruth Anna Emma Neal and Johnnie Scott. The gathering was well spent and enjoyed by all.
The Democrat printed monthly report cards for Trustee Slauswald detailing pupil attendance, standings on examinations, and promotions for the six month term. A few more copies are on hand and can be supplied to other trustees or teachers at a small cost by calling.
An old time drugstore ad promises cure for colds in one day using Yake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a refund if cure fails and bears KE W Grove’s signature on each box. Distribution appears through druggists with price 265e. augs-lyr
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