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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1903
Page
1
A column urges parents to discipline children at home after schoolyard punishments. It warns that lax reactions teach boys to defy teachers and imply protection leads to continued misbehavior, arguing jails hold those whose parents object to punishment.
A critical aphorism filled with moral admonitions about social behavior and economic restraint. The narrator condemns envy and oppression while praising generosity and broad mindedness, warning that hypocritical money-minded figures harm business and progress.
A notice notes a lecture at Camp Hall scheduled for tomorrow night. Attendees are advised to arrive early and bring any required materials.
A playful paraphrase traces creation from God to editors and advertisers each a stage in newspaper consumption. It contrasts belief in advertising, nonpayment, and subscription refusals as the sequence of human types who take or reject the home paper.
Prospectors in Crawford County Indiana near Birdseye report several good wells and large tracts leased. An oil boom of thirty years ago failed to find a major strike, but the current activity reflects renewed interest. The White Sulphur health resort owes its existence to early prospectors who hit mineral water instead of oil.
Eye care notice urges readers to buy spectacles at J H Arter in Laconia Indiana. Free eye testing promises accurate results and restored vision for tired eyes. The short ad highlights bright vision and youth return through proper eyewear.
Miss Panny Morgan wed Leonard Peters of Harrison County in a home ceremony at John Morgan’s house. The groom is described as a gentleman and the bride, recently converted, is praised as a Christian lady. Best wishes are extended by the Blue River Gazette.
Miss Zadie Rowe and Mr. Joseph Duvall wed by Rev. J A Lester at the bride’s home in New Albany on Sunday January 11. The bride, daughter of TF Rowe formerly of this course now of New Albany, received many handsome presents as congratulations poured in from The DeMacragr.
Jacob Wise of Louisville moved to his farm south of town. School advances under Prof. Samuel Wendell and C. B. Kopp. Carry S. Watson announces a big sale at Hill Grove on the 22nd and 23rd inst. Auctioneer Y. Z. stands ready to cry the proceedings.
Woodman County hears Neighbor Tate discuss the Readjustment question Thursday night as part of the local forum series.
Examinations for Professional License and Life State License will be held at multiple Indiana locations on designated dates in 1903. Diploma tests occur monthly March through May with reading topics including The Building of the Ship and The Charge of the Light Brigade. Local notices list several towns and officials involved.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence three doors north of the Christian church in Corydon on Saturday January 1 at 1 o'clock p m. Household goods include bedroom suit sideboard folding lounge sewing machine carpets cook stove heaters and other articles all nearly new. 121 2 Harry F Hudson
A letter from Binghamton authorities claims Mastman Sunt was arrested on eighteen counts of forgery and larceny. The communication, received by Rassman S. Hat Shoeik Tastieh, notes Hunt is a wanted man familiar to Corydon residents who recall his visit years ago.
At the last meeting Major Carter Post G. A. R. elected officers including Commander Captain J. W. Marshall Y. Comp Henry Smith Senior V. Com Francis Tartarat Quartermaster J. R. Grabill Chaplain J. W. Alcbinster Officer of the Day Captain F. M. Bartley The installation will be next Friday evening January 23 with a full attendance sought.
Mrs Harriet Rothrock widow of Wash Rothrock of Scott township died last Tuesday morning at age 66. Survived by her husband and two brothers Rush Thornbury of this place and Wim Thornbury of English.
The chicken men of Corydon Towe chartered a car to transport their fowls to the Louisville poultry show opening tomorrow. Thirty coops will carry the finest birds ever shown. Messrs Jordon Denbo Hess Lewis Pitman Steinst er Brewster and Bea will attend with others.
Joe Beal is on the sick list. Alert McGrain was the guest of Mayme White Sunday. Robert Martin of New Albany spent Sunday with Cora Eaton. Grace Carter and Mayme White attended the pie supper at Crandall Friday. Rev Toombs is holding a preaching meeting aided by Miss Mintton. Ramsey was alive with telephone men last week. The Slone added four wires to their line and the Cumberland two. several farmers put up ice last week.
Arthur Brown will leave for Illinois soon. Protracted meeting begins at St Paul Monday night. Miss Annie Barger visiting relatives in New Albany. The spelling match by Miss Maud Anderson was successful. The High School at Center has been closed due to no attendance.
Eld S R Grubb led gatherings despite sleet and cold as additions were reported. Prominent Corydon Christian worker Mr Jack Heth attended the ongoing meeting at the Corydon church. The Observer notes a calendar from the Corydon Democrat featuring historic landmarks.
A fragment lists past payments for medical claims including Edward Hild with carbuncle 218, James A. Watson lagrippe 1787, W. C. Rothrock sprained ankle 60 38, I. M. Wright boils 2500, inviting others to apply for health and accident policies that “always pay” at the office of IF A Bulleit.
Tonnie Cunningham, a leading Paylor township teacher, has been seriously ill for several days. The local school is closed indefinitely as a result.
Nev Fulgham conducts a series of gospel meetings at Sugar Tree Grove drawing great crowds. He preaches the true gospel of Jesus Christ and reports many sinners under conviction as attention remains high each night.
A Chester Michigan postmaster A L Spafford reports his little girl fainted during a severe croup attack. After giving One Minute Cough Cure the swelling subsided and she recovered quickly. The product claims to cure coughs colds grippe and throat and lung troubles by easing throat and chest congestion. L A Repuy and Son.
Charlie Hershman, longtime Knox county worker, sawing a tree five weeks ago, suffered a broken leg above the knee. He was brought by train Monday night and taken to his home in Scott township.
The Corydon Bark building will be enlarged with new furniture, more light and ventilation via a skylight, and a much larger lobby for public convenience.
Lua Bennett of Corydon Indiana acknowledges receipt of a $2000 draft from The Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York for her late husband Howard Bennett. Proof of death completed January 8. draft dated January 15 and promptly paid. Bennett extends thanks and best wishes to the company. The notice precedes a local advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers and a Mill Co wheat and flour exchange offer. The Elizabeth School Literary Society announces an event titled An Evening with Riley on Friday January 30 to benefit the school library. program details to follow.
An 1890s style testimonial claims prominent success with DeWitt's Havel Salve from Summerton South Carolina. The speaker praises healing properties and permanent cures for a range of skin ailments after trying many doctors and medicines.
The piece argues national strength depends on women's health and extols Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy. It cites Mrs. Stephen Smith of St. Paul Minn who credits the product with saving her life after a severe grippe and near death, returning her to work.
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