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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1903
Page
5
A collection of town briefs notes bicycle shops and groceries, socials at V. Vogt and Breeden Feller, a cutoff on stove brands, and a July 1 charity softball bout. Also listed are births, marriages, cemetery dedications, a public canning venture, and a church ice cream supper.
Von Siemens, jailed after a duel, set up a lab in Magdeburg fortress. He perfected galvanic gilding in a prison workshop and secured a patent from his cell, earning a pardon. Guards refused him a longer stay to finish further experiments.
The Vatican reports Pope Leo XIII shows continued improvement on Sunday with mass celebration and rising from bed. Dr. Lapponi says if improvement lasts to July 21 a cure may not be complete but health will ease anxiety. German students and friars pray at St Peter's for the pontiff as scenes of reverent procession unfold.
George Conner plans to go to Illinois soon. William Woods of Louisville will move to his farm shortly. Sunday school at 10 and church at night next Sunday. Grace Punk visited Laconia. James Birdwell from Nebraska visited. Win. Kinzer remodeling his dwelling. Nellie Wright visiting Floyd county. Nellie Dyson and Hattie Vans hosted by Nellie Kinzer. Mrs. Cyrus Lemmon and children from Indianapolis visiting. Media McIntire returned to New Albany. Children’s Day observed at Presbyterian church on June 21 with a nice program and thanks to the children.
Advises readers to avoid letting threats fester into bitterness or thoughts of harming themselves to hurt an adversary. Cautions maintaining perspective and seeking help if needed.
Joseph Burkhardt died at his Georgetown home Sunday aged eighty eight from infirmities of age. Born in Greenville township as a member of a pioneer family, he operated a Georgetown flouring mill for years. He leaves four children Mrs Jesse Summers W M Thomas J and Albert A Burkhart. Funeral held Sunday.
The Board of Review completed work last week and adjourned. They approved actions and did not raise assessments. several townships were reduced. A wood board they acted conscientiously. A local testimonial praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as life changing for Mrs Alice Miller of Morgan Texas, purchased at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
JD Carter and Ben Wright injure themselves in separate pocket knife accident. A cow fled Ning Bow man causing a skull fracture. Farmers east of Bridgeport report chip bass goumpinin in corn. Sunshine excursion to Brandenburg planned for Bridgeport residents. May Carter and Alda Farnsley trek to New Albany for music instruction. Potato crop expected short and ground to seed potatoes. Automobile exhibit entertained locals Friday. J P Farnsley and J B Williams first to set letter-boxes and gain free delivery on New Albany and Elizabeth pike.
The sick are improved with Jack House visiting home folks while Miss Mollie King remains ill. Henry Russell is able to go out again. Frank Boone and wife visit Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Boone in New Albany. Miss Zella Funk and Grace Russell visited Hattie Binkley of Cedar Wood. A lawn social by Gartie Brown and Minnie Thompson drew a great crowd with music and friendly gatherings on Saturday night.
Mrs. Roscoe Miller travels to Cincinnati to visit her husband, a brief local society note on her trip and plans.
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