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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1901
Page
5
The Indiana Attorney General states election judges and inspectors work a 24 hour day, not eight, noting old county practice allows claiming three days for a single day’s labor. The article also reviews gold mine yields, local politics, vigilante talk in Spencer County, and vast unsettled lands in the United States.
The bill reported to the Legislature does not apply to this county due to population. In applicable counties and towns it sets the primary election date for both parties on the last Tuesday of August at the same location.
The article lists elected United States Senators on the 15th including Stanley Quay for Pennsylvania and George Hoar for Massachusetts both Republicans. Also named are Henry Burnham for New Hampshire Thomas Patterson for Colorado W F Frye for Maine James McMulan for Michigan Dubois for Idaho E M Carmack for Tennessee Shelby Cutlom for Illinois and Clapp for Minnesota all Republicans or Democrats as indicated.
Michael Kopp Sr died January 13 1901 aged 84 years 8 months 12 days born in Germany 1816 he and Catherine Dick sailed to America and married January 27 1887 after 63 years together he widowed Catherine four weeks earlier. He joined the U B church and was buried at Pleasant Ridge remembered as a pioneer and industrious neighbor who helped build churches schools and roads in Harriton township. A friend notes his hard work and longstanding service in the community.
A Topeka man reports losing a small opal from his ring and asks a jeweler to replace it. On returning home he recalls the original stone and rushes back to the shop, admitting he found the set and asking to keep using the new opal instead. The tale ends with a humorous dip into a bottle of Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a closing note.
Willis Littell, held on $500 bond after a preliminary hearing before Justice Hunter, is charged with outraging the fourteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Hannel of Scott township. Defense claims the girl confessed to a Corydon physician that another man, not Littell, caused the ruin. doctor testimony was barred as privileged.
Esek Harrison is on the sick list and several residents travel or visit nearby towns. Dell Arganbright returns home from the West, while Miss Folda Fouts visits Greenville and Miss Ida Bracken makes a business trip to Salem and Campbellsburg. The L. D. Saints hold church meetings at the Christian church. box supper raises 12.55 dollars for NIBBY.
The lodge notes with sorrow the death of Sister Sarah S Hildebrand on December 16 1900. It honors her faithful work and Christian life, extends sympathy to Brother Hildebrand and family, and orders mourning draped for 30 days with copies sent to county papers and the Talisman.
Almighty God took Sarah S. Hilderbrand after a brief illness on December 16 1900. The Sabbath school notes her as a devoted teacher and counselor and the church as a valued member. Sympathy extended to the family with a prayer for faith and peace. Com signed by Mrs. Kessinger Mrs. Rusu and Mrs. Hartman.
Friday January 18 guests gathered at the Flock home to celebrate Mr G W Flock turning 60 and his step son Commodore Boley turning 18. Family and neighbors from several locations attended including Henry Fleck Sr Henry Fleck Jr Philip Flock Joseph Bussuburger John Engleman Leonard Hickman James A W Davin Martha Flock Pauline Brandenburg Belle Kintner Henry Boley Cort Snider Columbus Snider from Kansas Henry Flock Emma Pepper Ella Flock and others enjoyed a hearty meal and festive time.
A Mexican war veteran and editor asserts that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy prevented pension increases by curing Mexican diarrhoea. He warns the remedy is unequaled for quick relief, pleasant and safe to take, and suitable for renewals. Sold by E. & Crosier, Druggist. jan
Hursttown on the boom as a big meeting is planned soon. Mansford Barkedale's family has measles and Miss Bell Evans visits Rev Hile at Crandall. Two of John Labve's children are on the sick list. Sabbath school holds every Sunday at 9:34 and class meeting each Sunday.
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago vice president Illinois Woman's Alliance shares a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She suffered a severe cold that risked pneumonia, found the medicine gentle and fast acting, recovered fully, and saved a doctor's bill. For sale by E S Crosier Druggist. Ian
Wheat looks bad with prospects for poor yields. Miss Florence Murr visits Rome Indiana relatives. Harve Wiseman plans a trip west in spring. K Murr and Davia to attend Excelsior College this term and spring respectively. Gracy Louden Mamie Pitman Lola Thevenot on sick list. Lola improving. Geo Murr injured during wood chopping incident last week.
A countywide notice announces that a drug agency has secured Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble and promises the best drugs on hand with attentive service for customers.
Miss Opal Heckleman on sick list protracted meeting at M E church began Jan 20. John Anderson and Seth Yeager left for Alexandria. John Cattman to start a blacksmith shop. Ed Hedges moved piano for Mrs J B Meyer. Dr Little dentist office Corydon daily except Mon Sun except sickness. Fillings 50c. Crowns 3 50. New teeth on plate 5 8 10. Persin Syrup Co DeWitt Ia. letter praising Dr Caldwell's Syrup Persin. Overcoats by J Capps Sons 4 00 worth 15. Directory copy offer 25c. Citizens Lecture Course dates set Feb 12 Mar 2 Mar 22 Apr 25. Cottage for sale outside Corydon. Contact Mrs Lucinda A Irwin. tf
Mike Vogt of Louisville visits his mother as concerns rise about wheat in the area. West Crumble is billed as the champion horse trader. John Erbie and family of Louisville attend the funeral of Mrs E s father Michael Kopp Sr. Miss Kate Snyder of Louisville attends the funerals of her grandfather Michael Kopp Sr and her aunt Mrs Charles Kopp.
The advertisement from IndiaANA Spoke and LuMBER Co. lists 1,900,000 feet of inch quartered, sawed white oak lumber either dry or green, plus plain sawed red and white oak lumber. Address 4nfanto Birds Eye, Ind.
Drug ad promises cure in a day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails. Signature of E. W. Grove appears on each box. Price listed at 25 cents. Aug 8 lyr.
For particulars call at this office. S. E. Crosier, Druggist, guarantees every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and will refund money to anyone not satisfied after using two thirds of contents. Best remedy for lagrippe, coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough and safe to take. Prevents cold from turning to pneumonia. nov1 4m.
Call and Settle. All persons indebted to the undersigned are requested to call and settle at once, either by cash or note. 2njanlo Bouzeir Implement Co.
Do You Want to Make Money The promotion urges buying rubbers and felt boots and shoes at C. M. Miller with the claim that money saved is money made and emphasizes savings as a key value of the offer.
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