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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1906
Page
7
In Memorian notes the death of Louraine Winders on December 13 1905. Teachers express sympathy to his family and praise his conduct at school. Resolutions call for copies to the parents and county papers. A medical ad follows urging Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with testimonials and price.
Elmer Davis pays top price for rabbits. Local visits include Rev L C Mure of Galena and Jerry Suddarth of English. Farm sales, school closures for scarlet fever, and town notices follow. Also ads for livestock buying, a 53 acre Franklin county farm for sale, and a state senate candidate from Crawford county.
An advertisement-style notice touts Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer as a remedy for kidney and bladder problems affecting both sexes. It claims relief and urges readers to obtain sample bottles and a pamphlet from Dr Kilmer’s firm in Binghamton New York.
The Corydon stage line will not operate between Corydon and New Albany on Wednesdays during January February and March. All other days will have service as usual.
The text describes a person sensing a loss of appetite and dullness a day or more before bilious attacks. It recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to ward off the attack and notes sale by C. Rt. Watson, successor to E. & Crusier & Co.
A surprise dinner was held honoring Uncle George Bird on Monday January 1 to mark his 1st birthday. Neighbors and relatives numbering fifty one prepared a sumptuous meal with eleven cakes eight chickens and various pies. Uncle George remained active and was seen cleaning fence corners until eleven o'clock.
A grand New Years party hosted by Miss Minnie Brandenburg at her residence near New Amsterdam on December 30 1905 drew many guests. Attendees included Strand Brandenburg Ollie Brandenburg Ethel Youtsler Glarie Cunningham Jennie Trotter Kate Brot ter Daisy Neely Maude Cline Edna Funk Maude Sherrill Nellie Sherrill Ollye Stover Zelpha Reagan Elsie McMonigle Eva Shiremar Sweet Coffman Dollie Trobaugh Eva Sonner Flora Wright Emma Funk Annie Hisey and numerous Freemen. Games preceded a late nine o clock repast of nuts fruit and candies followed by more games before departure.
Dixies residents and visitors are noted in regional travel and family lines. Joan I K Barns Jessie Danner visiting uncle in English Robert Hottle and children from Valley City visiting last week Elias Kraft Knob Creek Floyd county visiting son John Graft Windell and Thomas sawing for William Wolfe Rev C C Hagin and Rev Emma Himmelheber conducting revival at New Bethel Charles Hottle's family travels to Vincennes Indiana to visit brother Dean Hottle Cora Mauck and Nellye accompany to Vincennes Indiana
The article warns colds cause more fatalities than other illnesses and stresses early proper treatment. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as prompt and effective for easing coughs and aiding recovery, noting it is sold by C. R. Watson, successor to E. B. Crosier & Co.
Thompson of New Amsterdam was tried in Harrison township before Squire Lotmeyer on the 5th inst for assault and battery on Thomas Woodward and fined five dollars plus costs. Woodward, previously tried in Harrison Circuit Court, had been fined twelve dollars for striking Thompson with a harrow tooth. Woodward testified Thompson struck first and later Thompson obtained a warrant. Thompson asked Reynolds to change venue from Harrison township.
Haynesville Me resident Mrs Jennie Duncan now 70 says Electric Bitters cured 20 years of chronic dyspepsia and made her feel as well as a young girl. The tonic treats stomach liver disorders blood diseases and general debility with a 5c price at L A Riely Son. Mrs Alex Miller visited friends in New Albany last week.
The Third district Democrats in Indiana held a Tuesday convention focused on party good over personal ambition. The result strengthens the party and places a new district chairman with the support of his veteran predecessor. The Louisville Times commends the disciplined approach as a model for broader politics.
Goldie Berg on sick list. Miss Sallie Miller and Mr. Will Wagner wed by Rev. Hudson on the 29th. Edwin M. Thomas teaching in Madison county visited home folks during holidays. Protracted meeting at Motts drew locals. J. R. Thomas and granddaughter Virgin visited Jesse Thomas in Edwardsville. Carrie Berg visited Vernette Thomas. Crosby family visited Ed Yenawine. Mrs Mollie Halt’s recovery praised after using Dry King’s New Discovery with a free trial bottle offer.
The DrMocRAT reports steady school progress under Frank Crosby. George R. Hoehn returns from Benton county. Miss Tillie Reitz of Crandall visits her cousin and attends the pie supper at Ram sey and Central Barren. Lillie and Katie Hiser visit Corydon friends. Tillie Reitz again attends the pie supper.
Advertisement notes high price for selling wheat and cheap flour. Hickman and Hickman promote buying wheat and selling flour at low prices with emphasis on value for farmers.
The old Grove's Chill Tonic is presented as a long used iron and quinine preparation. The ad notes it has stood the test of 25 years, claims no cure and no pay, and includes a dated line showing January 10.
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