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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1901

Page

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Bulleit Family Picnic At Big Indian Enjoys A Jolly Outing

The Bulleit families of Corydon and friends gathered near the club house on Big Indian last Thursday for hunting boating and games. Forty four people including Joseph W H A L A F and V J Bulleit Dr Wolfe Sam Wolfe Frank Dropsy G K Gwartney and H S Upton attended. They traveled by Shuck’s excursion wagon and smaller vehicles. The feast featured chicken cake pie ice cream lemonade and other dishes as the editors notes the day was a memorable pleasure.

Bulleit Corydon Big Indian Joseph W. H A. L A. F V. J. Bulleit Dr. Wolfe Sam Wolfe Frank Dropsy G. K. Gwartney H. S. Upton W. SS. Shuck

Letter from Purdue on Hessian fly parasite and wheat stubble

Farmers in Taylor township receive guidance from Purdue University station on Hessian fly with flax seeds infected by a parasite. Advice urges partial stubble retention and shallow plowing to allow the parasite to perish, noting regional differences in infestation. Also includes an advertisement for Kodol Dyspepsia with health claims.

T. W. Knight Taylor Township Plumb

Quotations on Virtue, Faith, and Reason from Classical Authors

A compact collection of famous maxims. Includes Virgil Emerson Cicero Dionysius Amiel Sidney Johnson Nevilis and Bacon. The notes touch on public good faith education diligence and the body as a temple.

Cicero Dionysius Amiel Sidney Samuel Johnson Nevilis

Ford Walker Heads to Cedar Farm for Summer Sketching

Artist Ford Walker leaves for Cedar Farm in Harrison county to spend the summer sketching landscapes cattle and scenery for paintings at his East Market street studio. Walker is regarded as gifted with a bright future in his profession as the region offers magnificent natural scenery.

Ford Walker Cedar Farm Harrison County East Market Street Walker America N. A. Ledger

Death of Conrad F Hottell Aged 79 at Corydon

Conrad F Hottell died last Wednesday at his home four miles southwest of Corydon after a life as a prominent farmer and reader. He leaves a widow and eight children. Funeral services were held Thursday at Heidelburg church with Rev Heft Stern officiating.

Conrad F. Hottell Corydon Trottell Tie Heidelbure Church He Ft. Stern

Wanted tenant for small fruit and general farm

Classified notice seeks a tenant to run a small fruit and general farm with tentative terms. The lead mentions German preference, calls to contact Duncan in Duncan, Indiana, and promises related agricultural opportunity. Also appears an unrelated ad for a cough remedy and a laxative product with pricing.

Electric Line Survey Aims Paoli Route

A corps of surveyors began work on the Paoli pike and is believed to outline an electric railway from New Albany to Paoli. A syndicate led by Charles F. Coffin has pursued a right of way, planning to use the turnpike roadbed and serve farming communities, with potential extension to West Baden and French Lick Springs to attract passenger traffic and generate dividends.

Paoli Pike New Albany Paoli Indianapolis Charles F. Coffin New Albany and Paoli Turnpike West Baden French Lick Springs

Died Suddenly Mrs Jessie Fowler of Corydon

Mrs Jessie Fowler wife of James Fowler aged 26 died Friday afternoon from strangulation of the bowels after an illness of less than a week. Survived by husband and five-year-old daughter. The Fowlers had moved to Corydon months ago where he ran a blacksmith shop. Funeral held Saturday at Bethlehem near Crandall.

Jessie Fowler James Fowler Mr. Fowler Corydon Sheriff Leitch John W. Melton Crandall J. M. Fowler Bethlehem

Fire feeds loss for Morgan township farmer

Frank A. Fessel, a prosperous Morgan township farmer, lost his dwelling and smoke house with contents last Friday. He was away at a neighbor’s. his wife, sick with a baby, narrowly escaped. Neighbors saved the remaining buildings. Loss about 1500 dollars, with 400 dollars insured in Harrison County Mutual. The blaze started from a bad flue. He urges insurance to cover property worth. He deserves communal sympathy for the blow.

Frank A. Fessel Morgan Township Fessel Harrison County Mutual

Death of Mrs Nannie I Raaf in Corydon District

Mrs Nannie I Raaf died aged 28 years 7 months of lung trouble. Daughter of Henry Grable she married Albert Raaf in March and lived east of Corydon before moving to Corydon. She was a member of the M E church. Survived by husband parents a brother and two sisters. Funeral Saturday at Oak Grove conducted by Rev Jeffrey.

Nannie I. Maaf Albert Naaf Henry Grable Corydon Raaf M. KE. Church Oak Grove Jeffrey

Murder in New Albany Knobs Leaves Young Man Dead

John Casteau of New Albany was shot and killed by Joseph Turner near Turner's home about four miles from New Albany. The body was found the next morning about 150 yards from Turner's house after an apparent altercation involving Casteau, who was reportedly intoxicated, and Turner's wife calling for help.

John Casteau New Albany Joseph Turner Casteau Turner

Summer Complaint Cure Highlighted By Local Family

A Lansing Iowa Journal note praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy for a family case cured last week. The piece emphasizes keeping a bottle at home, especially in summer, and states the medicine is sold at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.

Chamberlain Wescribe Lansing Iowa Journal Crosier’s Corner

Assessment of Harrison County Personal Property for 1901 Gain

The 1901 assessment shows a county gain of 206 400 due to valuing property at true cash value and listing previously untaxed property. County Assessor Habermel and township assessors credit the Board of Review for the improved results.

Harrison County Harrison Boone Heth Posey Franklin Morgan Blue River Washington Webster Taylor Jackson Spencer Scott Alsro Corydon Elizabeth Lanesville Adie Amsterdam Mauckport Laconia Middletown i Crandall Habermel Board of Review

Church Social on G W Applegate Lawn Set for July 1

A church social will be held on the lawn of G W Applegate Sr next Friday night July 1. Refreshments and an entertaining program are offered with free entertainment. Local talent includes harp, clarinet, singing and piano pieces. An amateur program features addresses, stories, discussions on tariffs and crops, solos, duets, poems, and a comic song with banjo. A judges’ committee will award a prize for best performance.

G. W. Applegate Louisville Giles Mowrer J. Wilson Henry Dannenfelser Squire G. H. Mathes C. W. Cook Charles Martin W. B. Slemons Dr. Riely George Wheat Lawson Messrs Loweth, Gibson Harry McGrain

Latest Dress Materials in August Delineator

The August Delineator features photographic illustrations of current dress materials with running commentary to guide shoppers. It also covers trims and other dainty dress accessories in detail, reflecting practical character valued by women.

Death of George Ross a respected Taylor township citizen

George Ross died Thursday from Bright's disease. He left a widow and several children. Former township assessor, he was a respected resident of Taylor township. Funeral services were held Saturday at Lovers' Camp Ground.

George Ross Taylor Township Bright Noates Rovers’ Camp Ground

Chicago Monon Route Round Trip Fare Notice

One fare for the round trip via Monon Route offered. Good to return by July 30 with deposit via avent. to August 24.

Chicago Monon Avent Jyli

The Farmer Feedeth All

A poetic tribute to farmers as essential providers from king to beggar. It honors the farmer’s role in feeding society through sun and rain, praising sowing seeds and yielding crops, milk, and meat. The verses invoke blessing on the farmer and his harvest.

What the World Needs Amid National Crisis

A quotation from Exchange calls for men not for sale who are honest and steadfast. It advocates consciences steady as the pole, truthfulness, courage without boasting, and joy without shout, honoring God over human praise.

Of Greatest Worth in Rural Experience

A columnist praises practical farming and domestic skills over fashionable social polish. The author extols youths who master plowing, crop spacing, and horse handling as highly valuable, and lauds homespun skills like baking bread and butter making as equally worthwhile.

Memorial Services for Bishop Daniel Shuck in Corydon

Services will be held at the Christian church in Corydon on Sabbath at 10:30 a m July 28 to honor Bishop Daniel Shuck who died in California. A native of the county he began his ministry here. Rev J T Hobson D D of Odon Ind will conduct. All are invited.

Christian Church Corydon Daniel Shuck California J. T. Hobson D. D Odon Ind

Mad Dog Bites Dogs In New Middletown Seizure

Philip Kusler reported a bird dog went mad last week biting nearly every neighbor dog before Capt. John Seitz killed it. Seitz trailed the animal about a mile before capture. Neighbors praise his bravery and expect further actions as more dogs may appear.

Philip Kusler New Middletown John Seitz John

Round Trip Fare Notice For Monon Route

The notice lists a one fare round trip via Monon Toute valid from July 25 to August 24. Tickets good with an agent. Valid through August 24.

Baby Buggy for Sale by Mrs Fames Weaver

A handsome buggy for sale cheap and in good as new condition. Mrs Fames Weaver offers the buggy from 31 High Street Corydon.

Tin Coat 8 Best Hand Made Vans From V J Bulleit's

Vintage note promises the best hand made vans available at V J Bulleit's, highlighting craft quality and selection for customers seeking durable footwear.

V. J. Bulleit’s

DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promises Fast Pile Relief

The advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a quick and permanent cure for piles. It warns readers to avoid counterfeit products and credits L. A. Riley & Son as sellers.

DeWitt L. A. Riely & Son

Jeffersonville Man Credits Glasses With Headache Relief

Dr. EK M Beamer reports his wife suffered years of constant headaches. After visiting Prof. Morris and receiving properly adjusted glasses, her pain ceased within 12 hours and she gained relief from nervousness, cherishing her glasses highly.

EK. M. Beamer Jeffersonville Morris

Normal excursion to Wyandotte cave by faculty and students

The Normal faculty and about fifty students chartered three excursion wagons early Monday and visited Wyandotte cave. They fully explored the cave passages and enjoyed a day of pleasure with fried chicken and cake as part of the outing.

Wyandotte Cave

Tomato and salt cure for drink habit advised

A newspaper exchange describes eating tomatoes sprinkled with salt to excess as a cheap, effective cure for liquor tolerance. It claims consuming tomatoes and salt for several days will make liquor offensive to the stomach and cause it to be thrown up.

Marengo Base Ball Club to Meet Corydon at Fair Ground

The Marengo base ball club will face Corydon at the Fair Ground next Friday at 1 16 oclock. Marengo has won twice here before and aims to continue the streak with local fans on hand to support a potential victory. The report also notes the Georgetown district United Brethren church institute held at Shiloh with traveling ministers W F Snyder W C Waltington D P Mc Coy Alyssa Knipe S Hobson W D Rosenbarger J W Freeland J A Richardson and J C Mills guiding sessions. L Ju Schoon over P F chaired the gathering with many visitors, yielding a fruitful spiritual intellectual gathering.

Marengo Corydon Fair Ground Marengo Club U. B. Church of Georgetown Shiloh W. F. Snyder W. C. Waltington D. P. McCoy Alyssa Knipe S. Hobson W. D. Rosenbarger J. W. Freeland J. A. Richardson J. C. Mills L. Ju. Schoonover P. F

Connor family ties noted in Cloverport visit

J T Connor of Cloverport Kentucky and Prof O E Connor of Terre Haute Indiana visit the Connor family. The pair are father and brother to A R Connor who last visited about 37 years ago as Deputy Internal Revenue Assessor under Judge Slaughter. Connor’s father Samuel served in the Territorial Legislature at Corydon.

J.T. Connor Cloverport O. E. Connor Terre Haute Ind A. R. Connor Mr. Connor Internal Revenue Thomas C. Slaughter Samuel Connor Territorial Corydon

Death of Mrs. Johnson of Franklin Township

Mrs. Johnson aged about 65 wife of Harvey John son of Franklin township died Sunday from stomach cancer after months of poor health. She leaves a husband and six children. Funeral held yesterday at Georgetown. Also notes on telephone exchange staff and a church meeting announced by S. R. Grubb.

Johnson Harvey Johnson Franklin Township Georgetown

Local Notices and Advertisements from the Week MI

Mrs Mayeie Bicker dies at home of her son in law near town age about 180 years funeral held at Bicker church conducted by Rev Aue. Advertisements tout Anchor and Parry buggies colorfully shown by BULLEIT IMP T Co beautified county offices and officials praised. T C Winkler buys old gold and silver cash offers. Mrs Mary KE Wright ill E G Wright of Washington at home.

Mayeie Bicker Hepty Bickel Bicker Aue

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. P. Trotter & CO Purdue University, Agricultural Experimental Station OF Indiana L. A. Riely & Som Virgil Beauty Emerson God Bacon Conrad & Hottell Gernan S, Duncan, Duncan Church Social PLA Earth Echunee Mad Dog BY. P.U Monon Toute E. Mi Brunner, M.D Telephone Exchange Keller The S. R. Grubb Bulleit Imp*t. Co T. ©. Winkler T. C. Winkler Mary KE. Wright E. G. Wright Washington, D Cer
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