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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
8
A verse lament on wedding gift culture. It contrasts modern brides seeking costly presents with bachelors fearing expenses and the social pressure to give. The poem critiques ostentation and the public display of wealth at weddings.
A large gathering in June marks Jacob Wolfe’s 50th birthday at his New Middletown home. About nine o clock Henry Wolfe hosted visitors, then twelve buggies and the New Middletown stage arrived. A lavish yard feast followed with many relatives and friends listed, and photographer Frank Mowrer captured the scene.
Nine large adjoining lots totaling about two acres in Corydon Junction Ind are for sale. Lots fifteen sixteen and seventeen include a two story 18 by 36 building for store and dwelling with stone cellar a large cistern fruit trees two warehouses 24 by 32 and 16 by 40 suitable for grain fertilizer or implements. remaining six lots are vacant grass suitable for pasture or garden. Whole or three building lots sold separately with easy terms and immediate possession. Write J F E Kepiry Crandall Ind jy2-8w
A 60 acre farm with timber and fair buildings six miles south of Corydon on a public highway is offered for sale by Wo. F. Deatrick Cedar Wood Indiana. The Red Mill advertises flour middlings corn and hay for sale.
Beautify streets and elect good men. Be friendly to all and keep sidewalks in repair. Invest and hire locally, support strangers, and cheer improvement. Contribute to the home paper with subscriptions and use printer's ink to boost business. small tax fears should not block progress.
A writer's family sailor had a severe summer ailment cured last week by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy kept on hand at home. The note urges families to have a bottle especially in summer and mentions Crosiers Corner Drug Store in Lansing Iowa.
The Taylor township public school graduates were honored at Frans Landing Presbyterian church on June 2. Amzi Weaver and Austin McCauley led the event with music by Crosier's orchestra and an address by Mr. Weaver. Ella McCauley won first honor, Grace Sample second. judges included Miss Brewster, Emery Brown, and Hays Zimmerman.
The Mountain Chautauqua resort advertises a 2800 foot elevation with 350000 invested in improvements. Five hotels and 100 cottages offer board at reasonable rates while annual lectures schools and entertainments attract thousands. Excursion tickets from B and O South-Western run June to September with returns by October 31 1902. Information available from L A Rudisall Mountain Lake Park MD and ticket agents or W P Townsend division agent Vincennes IN O P McCarry Cincinnati OH.
A lament in verse on Mollie Flanagan’s death, describing death as the unrelenting foe and a response to a mother and sister’s sorrow. The poem concludes that death is the will of God and that all who live must die.
The sixteenth annual Jackson township common schools commencement filled the New Salisbury M E church on Tuesday evening June 24. Twelve graduates appeared on stage with Elizabeth Bringle winning first honor followed by Arville Dewees and Emma E. Davidson. The ceremony featured an address by Prof. Aquilla Fleshman and music from the Corydon Junction Cornet Band.
Emmett Beanblossom offers half price stock and one third off varnished coffins amid union nonunion coffin fights. Cloth caskets half price. Embalming is a specialty after recent postgraduate study. Satisfaction guaranteed or no charge. Calls answered day or night.
James Arnold son of Alajor Arnold of Blue River township died recently at age 22 from lung trouble. His remains were buried at the Arnold burying ground after a funeral conducted by Rev. J. T. Hoker son, with Grand Rapids Farnspire Co. involvement noted.
The sheriff will auction the defendants real estate in Harrison county Indiana between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m at the Corydon courthouse door. Properties include portions of sections 7 and 18 township 2 south range 4 east totaling 164 acres with rents and profits offered first for up to seven years, then fee simple interest if needed. Plaintiffs include George W Applegate. defendants Reinhard Feiock Margaret Feiock Central Manufacturing Company and Cleveland Dryer Company. Signed Philip E Lotich.
Everyone in Corydon heard from August to September with a busy exchange of visits. Notable entries include Miss Josie Henriott returning from Louisville and Mrs. Kate Gurtz visiting New Albany relatives. Local carpenters work on Gus Sieg's house while the Hildebrand mill undergoes repairs. Smallpox cases decline as quarantines end and rain boosts town conditions.
One third cash in hand, balance in two equal payments at six and twelve months from sale. Purchaser to provide permissory notes with six percent interest from date, waiving valuation laws, and approved freehold surety. Admr Joseph Uhl signs for estate.
By virtue of an execution and order of sale issued from the Harrison Circuit Court, the property tied to the judgment where James L. Morris is plaintiff and Elizabeth Guenther Sebastian Guenther William R. Shuck Frank Guenther Michael Troag and James H. Marsh are defendants has been levied.
The report lists numerous visits and guests in New Salisbury and nearby areas. Families mentioned include Stevens of Blue River township hosting and hosting, with visits by Thomas, Stone of Kentucky, Ames Davis of New Albany, Lizzie Bringle’s guest, and other townsfolk visiting relatives. Miss Mittie Dewees plans to return to Washington County to teach in the northern part of the state.
Wood Neely attends Coryden school while Lorenzo Barks attends the Board of Review. Misses Zettie and Annie Barks visit Danie Neely and family Sunday at CouGHNUT. Advertisement promotes Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with price of 25 cents, claiming no cure, no pay.
In Heth Township Mrs. Wio Faith of New Albany visits her mother Mrs. Love. A Blake's Grove celebration features children’s exercises by 12 young speakers, refreshments, and an all day program encouraging participation in the work of the Lord.
Deer Park Long Island merchant F H Wells recommends Chamberlain Pain Balm as the best liniment for strains. He cites quick relief from a severe side lameness last winter and notes its availability at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
The June total rainfall reached 6.87 inches, 2.04 inches above normal and within 0.69 inch of the 6.90 inch June record set in 1890, highlighting an unusually wet month.
Offer to sell the fee simple or all rights of defendant Sebastian Guenther as remainderman in the described real estate. Subject to termination of prior estates to pay and satisfy said remainder. Philip E Lotich S H C jy2PHILIP. E, LOTICH, S. H. C.
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