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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1905
Page
1
The firm reports its strongest year ever with sales reaching an enormous figure and credits customers for their support. They express gratitude and predict potential gains in 1905 if the public continues to shop, aiming to expand inventory and offer sharper profit margins.
Property ads list two bargains in Corydon. A six room house on West Mill Street with stable cistern and outbuildings, good lot and alleys, priced at 1250 dollars for quick sale. A one story Maple Street dwelling with three large rooms and summer kitchen, cistern and outbuildings, in good repair, priced at 600 dollars with easy terms.
A collage of 1904 1905 letters and payments to Corydon Democrat and related notices. Correspondence from Denton Seiler Corydon Corydon Democrat payments for 1905 subscriptions, with New Year greetings and a note about a Laxative Bromquinine ad. Includes Miss Effie Brown’s departure to Indianapolis.
Governor Durbin announced last Saturday the appointments and reappointments to boards and trusts including A C Pilkington David A Cotler Eli Marvin and William H Herron to state institutions. It lists police board appointees Henry A Bicknell John B Murphy George J Wood John J Sheerin P Krueger and others. noting DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a medicated product and announcing Jan Rebecca Plue's public auction of property near Elizabeth on February 2 1905.
The tribute lauds Judge Douglass as gentle yet firm in duty, renowned for integrity and honesty. He is praised as a skilled civil engineer, bookkeeper, accountant, and lawyer whose legal mind weighed facts to reach just conclusions. His work on the rail route and his dedication to clients and youth are highlighted, with note of his religious devotion and influence in the community.
A tonic medicine claims to relieve ague and malaria with electric bitters. It asserts a true cure without quinine after effects and cites a testimonial of a brother saved from severe malaria. Sold by L A Riley's drug store for 50 cents with a guarantee.
The notice lists polling sites for the January 14 supervisors election across multiple townships. BLUE RIVER MORGAN WEBSTER POSEY TAYLOR HARRISON WASHINGTON FRANKLIN HETH townships each designate specific district numbers and locations, including school houses, Armstrongs Snyder’s Maccedonia Brandenburg’s Blair’s Underhill's and other named sites for voters.
C. E. Simcox died suddenly at his Dixie home on a Wednesday morning last week. The 49 year old storekeeper slept above his shop and after hearing a noise went downstairs. He returned to bed and soon afterward groaned and passed away. He leaves a wife and one child. The Modern Worldman conducted the burial at Heidelburg church with Elder S. S. Nye preaching. The coroner held an inquest and Dr. Funk attributed death to a hand injury from a nail weeks prior.
W H Howard of Husband Pennsylvania says his mother suffered rheumatism for years. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm she could move again and walks with ease. She now keeps Pain Balm on hand and uses it occasionally to prevent pain. Sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store. Jan
Advertises Dr King’s New Life Pills as a blood and system cleanser for stomach and liver troubles. Sold at L A Riley & Son Drug Store for 25 cents, guaranteed. January (Jan).
Old residents recall a New Albany area haunted house reputed to be cursed by tuberculosis deaths. A 19th century tale cites repeated fatalities among families living there from 1846 to 1880, with later occupants suffering and the house burned by arson, as discussed in an Eastern magazine.
A Cornorer's office tally shows a surge in personal crisis reports in Indianapolis in 1904, totaling 44 suicides or suicide attempts with 20 men and 24 women. Causes include hanging morphine and poisoning with carbolic acid prussic acid cyanide and other agents. several cases involve women from lower social strata, but six were women of good repute.
Mrs. Cora Walter of Portersville California endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds claiming it cures quickly prevents pneumonia and is pleasant and safe. The ad notes it is sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store with a January date.
A message states the writer will be away a week or ten days and may stay until the end of March, returning by April, then will attend to monuments as usual. Readers are told to call the office and leave orders for monuments. the son Geo F Ginkins will be there.
J R Cullman of Pottersville Michigan touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best cure for stomach troubles and constipation. The druggist reports easy use and universal customer satisfaction with refunds offered, sold at Crosiers Corner Drug Store. Jan
J D Stevens of Peru Kansas forwards a payment and urges The Democrat to keep publishing. The note expresses loyalty and requests continued delivery of the newspaper.
The Appellate Court reversed a Harrison Circuit Court judgment in favor of Charles A. Bline, Clerk, ruling only a proper county officer acting within authority can bind the county to pay. The County Clerk cannot contract for janitorial services. the Board may, but reimbursement requires a valid contract or statute.
Indiana appellate court upholds indictment against Harriet Tabler and James R cebler for maintaining a nuisance by selling intoxicating liquor without license behind blind doors. Case to be tried at February term. lower court had discharged defendants but appellate court finds indictment legal. Democrat neutrality noted. editorial stance on saloons remains critical.
Mr James Trotter aged well into his nineties resides near the Ohio below Mauckport on a large farm and remains active walking to the river and watching steamboats. He is a long time Sunday School teacher in a church a mile away and has given candy to his scholars to boost attendance.
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