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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1915
Page
2
Moses R. Glenn state official endorses Tanlac after recovering from catarrhal symptoms and sleepless nights. He reports relief from throat secretions ear itching and nasal passage irritation and urges others to try the remedy. Tanlac is now sold at W H Davis drug store in Corydon.
After a brief tubercular illness Otto Roby died Monday July 5 at Waverly Hills Sanitarium Louisville. He was 44 and son of Curtis Roby of New Albany. The body lay in New Albany before burial at Union Chapel Boone township. Survived by four brothers Oliver Louisville Edward Chattanooga Tenn Chester Eugene and sisters Sarah Tillie New Albany. Roby was a carpenter and unmarried.
William I Wood died Sunday at noon at his Boone township home after a long tuberculosis battle. Born in the county, he worked for the Louisville street railway as a young man. Survived by a widow and two sons Earl and Huston. Funeral at Reho yesterday July 6 conducted by Rev Hinkle. He was forty five.
A large excursion wagon brought Thomas family members to the Franklin township home on Sunday July 4. Mr Thomas aged eighty one and Mrs Thomas aged seventy nine hosted a feast with baskets of food. The gathering enjoyed a hearty meal and well wishing for many more Fourth of July celebrations.
A detailed schedule lists multiple church and Sunday school events with addresses and performers. Activities include band concerts, prayers, addresses by Rev. Finnel and Rev. M. V. Hanger, and musical selections by several hymn and Sunday school groups across New Middletown, Union Chapel, Laconia, Rehoboth, Pleasant Ridge, Wesley Chapel, Mauckport, Hill Grove, and Mt. Zion.
The New Middletown M E Circuit holds its fourth quarterly conference at Perseverance Chapel at two P M on Wednesday July 28. Rev Oscar Guck pastor and Rev J M Walker district superintendent lead the session. All conference members are urged to attend.
The All-Stars defeated the Federals 11 to 5 in Corydon on the Fourth. Taylor of Palmyra pitched for the All-Stars against Sam Smith, with Frederick and Gwartney leading the offense by each posting three hits. A midafternoon rematch is planned against Calumets of New Albany at the Fair Grounds at 2:00 p m with 15 cent admission.
A Corydon resident, B F Richard of Walnut Street, extols Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney troubles. He credits relief within days and says the remedy cured him over two years ago and remains in his home. Sold at 50 cents by druggists. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
The Methodists of the district host a four day conference at French Lick this week. Delegates include Rev. J S Washburn and Judge R S Kirkham of Corydon, Rev Ralph Pearson Mauckport, Horace Sonner Miss Mayme Coffman Wesley Chapel, Rev Oscar Luck and wife Mrs L A Mauck New Middletown, and their son Delbert. Some attend church sessions, others Sunday school. A robust program promises an engaging event for all attendees.
A joint celebration to be held at Old Goshen church in Boone township on Saturday August 7, 1915, by the Old Goshen Association and the Laconia M E Sunday School. Due to unfinished repairs the event will be a single day this year with future meetings on the first Saturday in August and the following Sunday, yearly. Also an unrelated advertisement promotes De Laval cream separators through L. P. Zabl & Co. of Lanesville, offering a two week free trial.
The Corydon National Bank and Farmers Savings and Trust Company in Corydon Indiana file condensed balance sheets as of June 23 and June 28 1915. They list resources including loans deposits U S bonds reserve and real estate and the corresponding liabilities capital surplus profits and deposits with banks and trust companies. Officials certify the statements sworn July 1 and July 5 1915.
Notice to Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners August Term 1915 hearing August 3 requests location of a highway through Boone and Taylor townships from Laconia Goshen Elizabeth line to Salt River road near properties of McFarland Funk Johns Hornickle. Signed by freeholders Meade Glasgow Ivan Wilson Henry C Lietert and others. Audit J L O Bannon. jyv-3w
Bridgeport and Posey township residents are notified that Guy Shaffer will apply at the August Term 1915 of the Harrison County Board of Commissioners for a renewal of his license to sell intoxicating liquors and cigars in Bridgeport. The premises are the front room of a one story frame building 16 feet from the Elizabeth and New Albany highway, near Knob Creek and the Ohio River, with a 26 by 14 by 8 foot room and entrances on two sides.
We extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for the help during our father’s illness and funeral. From Mrs. Margaret C. Miller Mrs. O. P. Conrad Mr. Tine Miller.
The Locust Point Sunday School plans a celebration on Tal 17 at Wright's Grove atop Doo Little Hill. All Sunday Schools are invited to attend. Carl Miller visits his mother Mrs. Eli Miller who is ill at Walter Miller's home in Heth township.
Notice to Harrison county Indiana residents that CEcIL CUNNINGHAM seeks renewal of a license to sell intoxicating liquors in Taylor Township. The description covers a west room in a one story building along the Corydon and Boston public highway, with layout measurements and entrances. The filing targets the August Term 1915 Board of Commissioners for approval.
The trustee of Blue River School Township Harrison County Indiana invites sealed bids for building a schoolhouse in district No 3 at Hancock's Chapel. Bids must include a $100 certified check. The accepted bidder must enter into a contract within ten days and provide a construction bond matching the bid. The township may reject any bids. Mail to Depauw Indiana Route 2. F L Crayden trustee.
Notice from the Posey Township advisory board Harrison County Indiana invites sealed bids by July 24 1915 at 1 pm for erection of a school house. Plans in the trustees office specify completion by August 31 1915 with right to reject all bids. Fred Bierly Jr Trustee.
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