Corydon wagon factory opens with large plant and staff
The Keller Manufacturing Co in Corydon begins operations across six buildings including sawmill and engine room. Bosses W H Keller and H B Chilcote lead a plant expected to produce 1000 wagons yearly, employing about 125 workers and supplying timber markets while boosting local labor and bread for many homes.
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Corydon
H. R. Chilcote
Keller Manufacturing Co
W. H. Keller
L. C. Keller
I. G. Keller
T. J. Hudson
H. B. Chilcote
Anniversary of Elder Seth S Nye
Elder S Nye aged 76 hosted a large family dinner south of town with about fifty relatives and friends. Devotional exercises followed by a talk, gifts honored the couple, and many attendees listed include Eli Mathes and family, Bud Stover and family, Luther Miller and family, and Georgetown guests.
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Nye
Mr. Nye
Bro. Nye
Eli Mathes
Bud Stover
Luther Miller
Frank McCutcheon
Local Notes From Floyd County and Georgetown Trade
Lanesville reports Charles Koebert back from illness and Charles Traub recovering. Vincent Munzer, a large Floyd county farmer, sold 1400 worth of timber to Jenkins and Kelly of Georgetown. Fred Munzer and John Limbertus have taken a contract to cut 50 cords of wood for the Georgetown mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Munzer
Floyd County
Messrs
Jenkins & Kelly
Georgetown
Fred Munzer
Civil Engineer Corps
John Limbertus
Prominent Chicago Woman Praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Prof. Roxa Tyler of Chicago and vice president of the Illinois Woman's Alliance endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She describes severe cold risk of pneumonia, stomach upset from other medicines, and quick relief after using the remedy. For sale by E. B. Crosier, Druggist.
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Chicago
Roxa Tyler
Illinois Woman’s Alliance
Chamberlain
Crosier
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Wm Peper Near Verydon
On New Year's Day a large circle of relatives and friends gathered four and a half miles northwest of Very don to surprise Wm Peper. He anticipated the plan and helped host the entertainment. Attendees included Henry Peper and family, Jacob Peper and family, Philip Kintner and family, Al Cline and family, Otto Bussabarger and wife, Mrs E L Pitman and children, Miss Rose Bussabarger, Nellie Barrow, and Stewart Breeden. A fine dinner and cake were enjoyed, with wishes for many happy returns of the day. One who was there.
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Wm. Peper
Verydon
Wil
Henry Peper
Jacob Peper
Philip Kintner
al Cline
Otto Bussabarger
E. L. Pitman
Rose Bussabarger
Nellie Barrow
Stewart Breeden
Peper
German Syrup Cited as Cure for Coughs and Colds
Dr A Boschee claims German Syrup cures coughs colds and lung troubles quickly by removing the cause. The medicine is presented as tested and widely sold with two million bottles annually and three doses said to relieve an ordinary cough. Pills are 75 cents. Dec 26.
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A. Boschee
United States
Trustee's Notice in Harrison Township of Harrison County Ind
The undersigned trustee Wa Hauswap announces weekly office hours in the Gwartney building near The Democrat office for township business. Edward Painter visited his sister Mrs Malinda Hudson and relatives in Pike and Gibson counties during a recent trip.
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Harrison Township
Harrison County
Ind
Gwartney
Democratt
Wa. Hauswap
Edward Painter
Malinda Hudson
Pike
Gibson Counties
Closing Out Prices At The Hub
A retail notice lists marked down items from dress goods to corsets including Ladies' Shoes Men's Shoes and all capes and jackets. Selected goods such as woolen underwear at 98 cents and Ladies' arctics in small sizes are offered at reduced prices.
Public notice on Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin agency
A county notice announces the agency for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with a guarantee to cure constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble. The sender promises to keep the best drugs on hand and invites readers to call for service.
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Dr. Caldwell
Jan All
Public sale of John C Love estate assets set Jan 10 1901
Public sale of the personal effects of John C Love deceased at his residence 24 miles north of Mauckport on Thursday January 10 1901 begins at 10am. Items include one span of mules mare head of cattle hogs corn hay oats clover seed potatoes binder wagons and farming implements. First class condition. bargains promised for attendees.
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John C. Love
Mauckport
County Orders Appoint Constables Viewers and Staff
The commissioners named Green Avery as constable for Morgan township Willis Lynch as constable for Scott township Conrad L Richert and Chas L Stevens as viewers for the Posey township pike Ben Jordan as engineer Carl Loitch James Glasgow as chain carriers and Ed Farnsley as axman An order was issued to advertise the Wise Poor Farm for sale Ex Commissioner Hedges of Webster township sold Bussaharger Sieg butchers a Durochey weighing 540 pounds
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Green Avery
Morgan Township
Willis Lynch
Scott Township
Conrad L. Richert
Chas. L. Stevens
Posey Township
Ben Jordan
Carl Loitch
James Glasgow
Ed Farnsley Axman
Wise Poor Farm
Hedges
Webster Township
Bussaharger & Sieg
Death of Clarence Corsbie at Lakeland Kentucky
Clarence Corsbie aged thirty died of rheumatism at 3 a m New Year’s morning in Lakeland Kentucky where he served eight years as station agent for the L and N. He was married to Emma Benson daughter of Taylor Benson formerly of the county. His remains were buried at Pleasant Hill cemetery Beard’s Station. The funeral drew a large crowd and many floral tributes including one from his employers.
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Clarence Corsbis
L. Acd
Lakeland
Emma Benson
Taylor Benson
Corsbie
Beard’s Station
T Hill
Bridge Near New Amsterdam Completed
Local news notes a new bridge east of town is completed. Social mentions include visits by Miss Gertrude Hottell and Miss Blanche Kendall, plus assorted travels of Mr. Laughlin and Capt. Henry Montgomery. Church Sunday schools announce officers for the coming year.
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Mr. Laughlin
Cincinnati, O
S A. Laughlin
Henry Montgomery
Bellevue
Newly Elected Officers of Christian Sunday School
John Heth is chosen Superintendent and E 8 Hallett Assist. Superintendent. Jud Fuvk is Secretary and H 8 Bennett Treasurer in the newly elected Christian Sunday school administration.
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The
Christian Sunday School
John Heth
Hallett
Assist
Jud Fuvk
See
Bennett
Treas
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State and Main Streets
New Albany
I Furnishings
Corporation of Corydon
Lucinda A. Irwin
A. L. Reynolds
Little
Spain
Ian
Seth S. Nye
Lanesville
Chas. Koebert
George
Traub
Clarence Corsbie
New Amsterdam
Gertrude Hottell
Brandenburg
P. Carlton
Louisville
H. Flora
Manckport
Wim Enlow
Blanche Kendall
Leavenworth
T. Aydelotte
U. B
Alma Mowrer
C. Mowyrer
G. L. Montgomery
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