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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1905
Page
3
Physicians endorse and recommend Royal Baking Powder for making food more digestible and wholesome as noted by physicians. Royal Baking Powder Co., New York.
A clipping from the Guide of Dunn North Carolina promotes Hyomei as a cure for catarrh. Publisher J P Pitman endorses its relief without stomach dosing and notes his personal use. L A Riley & Son sell Hyomei with a money back guarantee and 50 cent refills, complete for $1.
Money to Loan offered by the Savings and Loan Association of Corydon at six percent for home farm or other uses with repayments possible in from one to five years or monthly quarterly payments. Also notices require marriage returns with license, a settlement deadline of February 15 1905 after business disposal in Tacoma Indiana and live stock buying by Haun and Watson in Corydon at top prices.
The original Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic celebrates a 25 year run. Marketed as iron and quinine in a tasteless form it promises no cure no pay. Price listed at 50 cents.
Several hundred wild geese passed along the river on Wednesday as they rode large ice cakes near the water works plant and Nugent's derricks. Witnesses estimate 400 birds as exhausted and unable to fly far, likely victims of recent cold weather. Local sportsmen missed the sight amid the chilly morning.
The lodge records the death of Phillip Cooper on January 6 1905. He is praised as an earnest faithful worker whose Christian life did much good. The lodge expresses sympathy to Sister Cooper and family, requests Providence’s blessing, and resolves to copy these resolutions to county papers and lodge minutes, drape the charter in mourning for 30 days.
Advertisement states Kodol Dyspepsia Cure removes stomach troubles by digesting food without stomach effort. Claims food builds the body while rest restores the stomach, and that dieting is unnecessary. Customer from Allenville Michigan reports heartburn relief after two bottles. Sold by all druggists. January.
Advertisement seeks men and women in this county and adjoining territories to manage an old established lease with solid finances. Pay is 21 dollars weekly for men and 12 to 18 dollars weekly for women, expenses advanced weekly by head office, horse and buggy provided when needed, permanent position. Apply Blew Bros. & Co Dept. 5 Monon Building Chicago Tl. Dr Little dentist open in New Albany office the last four days each week. m4.-tf
Surviving Harrison county home guards petition Congress for pay for Civil War services. The list includes Isaac Lahue Jacob Miller Isaac Orwick Spencer Lahue Joseph Brandenburg Henry Gilham John Brandenburg Henry K. Dean and many others. Their names will also be presented to the Indiana Legislature as petitioners for a donation.
Johnathan Burgess born in England on February 29 183 died December 29 1904 in Kansas City of tuberculous bone disease. He moved from Harrison County to Oklahoma to join his children Oscar Burgess and Mrs Mattie Brown after three years in America. Survived by wife Lailie Burgess predeceased him about twenty years. He left a brother James Burgess of Harrison County and two sisters Mrs Mary Poucher Floyd County and Mrs Sarah Clark Charleston. Funeral rites held in Kansas City and local relatives mourn his loss. He was active in the M E church and remembered as a devout Christian with a loving family and faith in heaven. Two nieces Miss Allie Burgess and Mrs May Shaney noted among survivors.
Mrs Sarah Lunger widow of John Lunger died January 16 1905 in Roan County North Carolina aged 89 years 3 months and 15 days after long illness She came to the county with her father at about age 15 She leaves a sister and many relatives and friends She was a member of the M E church at New Salisbury and lived a Christian life Her faith in God gave comfort to mourners and her loss is viewed as eternal gain
Advertisement claims all curable coughs and pulmonary complaints are quickly cured by One Minute Cough Cure. It clears phlegm draws out inflammation heals and soothes affected parts strengthens the lungs wards off pneumonia harmless and pleasant to take sold by all Druggists January
The writer warns that indoor life and a heavy winter diet cause sickness and poor health. Mio na is promoted as a stomach aiding medicine said to cure digestive troubles and related ailments. Shoppers are urged to ask L. A. Riley & Son to show the guarantee and price 50 cents per box.
A 1905 letter from Amarillo Texas requests the Democrat to send the current issue to 107 South Fremont Street Los Angeles California and notes a subscriber move to Ethel Oklahoma. John R Binkley reports health winnings and plans to teach in Oklahoma before pursuing a claim work. Ed Simcoke obituary referenced with sympathy in Corydon Iowa.
The Indiana Farmer, one of the oldest agricultural papers, offers 60 cents yearly or two years for one dollar. It promises coverage of legislation and farming topics with sample copies available from Indiana Farmer Co in Indianapolis.
Insurance representatives finalized settlements covering a nearly $60,000 loss from the Hedden block fire. Policyholders received about $28,000 as salvage goods bought by Goldsmith & Co of Cincinnati. The burned structure may be torn down to make way for a new business block.
Advert says Electric Bitters cure malaria and chills with no quinine after-effects. A testimonial claims a brother recovered from malarial fevers and jaundice after taking the tonic. Sold at L. A. Rileys drug store for 65 cents. price and guarantee promised. A telephone line is noted as being built between Elizabeth and Lanesville.
Mauckport notes a dull post holiday commerce while the Woodmen Lodge counts fifteen or more to be initiated at the next meeting. Local visitors include Jacob Schmidt of Stendal. Dr H K Dean examined applicants for Woodmen membership and Dr O Melton announces X ray and electric treatments after moving to New Albany. River ice alarms boat traffic as zero cold persists. Emery Bruce from Corydon hauled thirty two hundred pounds of wire by two horses into town. The pike road remains a bright spot amid winter strains.
Mrs Eva Stewart is on the sick list. A girl was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Reader. Little Harland Cunningham is on the sick list. Navigation on the river has been suspended due to ice. Joseph Brinley was elected for the next road supervisor.
On Sunday January 15 a group gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Rupp to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. A bountiful meal was served and Rev Nordick offered fitting words. Attendees included Charles Gleitz and family Fred Rupp Wm Ellwanger and family Miss Mary Shuck Grover Tindall Rev L W Nordick Wm Gleitz and family Andrew Richmer Grandpa Bickel John Richert Henry Kraft and wife Fred Seitz and wife Jacob Lind and wife. They extended wishes for many more happy years.
To farmers of Harrison County a method and patent right for separating buck and plantain seeds from clover seeds will be sold for one dollar. The process is simple inexpensive and easy to operate. Write to Joseph P Burgess Depauw Indiana R R for W H Bullett Son of Joseph Bender Corydon Indiana.
An interesting crowd gathered at Michael Beck’s home Saturday night for a joyful gathering. Miss Anna Luther did not receive a gold watch for Christmas. Liza Seigwald visited Hazel Deberry recently. Elmer Foster is on the sick list. X Y Z.
Advert says DeWitts Little Early Risers, famed pills for liver troubles and constipation, are mild, pleasant, and harmless with no stomach weakening. Sold by all Druggists. Jan
Indiana doctors form a hundred member committee to press for a State Hospital for consumptives. They seek an audience in the assembly halls and plan to address legislators on tuberculosis alongside an asylum for epileptics.
The Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company reports its December 1904 business. Subscriptions rose by 3,908 during the month with 0 discontinued. Net increase and total subscribers on December 31 total 64,121.
Auctioneer William A Russell offering sale services across the county after purchasing land west of Corydon Indiana. He invites requests and correspondence from residents at Corydon IN RR 4.
Trustee A J Eaton announces weekly attendance at his residence for township business every Monday. The notice appears in Jackson two.
Mrs. Cora Walter of Portersville California declares Chamberlains Cough Remedy the best made for colds. The ad touts rapid relief from colds and prevention of pneumonia with a pleasant safe formulation available at Crosiers Corner Drug Store, Jan.
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