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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
2
If you suffer from bleeding itching or protruding piles send your address and I will explain a home absorption treatment. Immediate relief and permanent care are promised. No money needed. write to Mrs M Summers Ox P Notre Dame Ind.
The St Charles Hotel at Bank and Market Streets in New Albany is under new management by Mrs N Button. The remodeled building offers neat clean rooms and choice meals and now draws guests from Louisville to rest and stay in New Albany’s Ashland Hotel.
Our issue includes a four page supplement and a twelve page paper this week to provide the Democratic National platform in full and Hon. Thomas W R Marshall's speech for Governor of Indiana delivered at Richmond on June 2. Read and study both the platform and the speech or lay them aside for reference during the campaign.
The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association holds its Summer meeting in Indianapolis on July 30 and 31. On the 30th a reception for Governor candidate Hon. Thomas R. Marshall will be at the Grand Hotel, and on the 31st attendees visit Broad Ripple Park where Marshall will speak. A picnic lunch and social time accompany the events.
In Moberly Annie M Pitman notes prayers every Friday night and calls for rain in the area. Mr and Mrs J S Burgess visited nearby last Thursday. Mrs Lucy Davis spent Thursday evening with brother John Engleman in Scott township. J G Loudon visiting brother-in-law Emil Pinaire in Cleveland Ohio for a few days.
John Shickle died in Evansville hospital for the insane after earlier treatment at the facility. His family in Heth township learned of his illness late, and his remains were shipped and interred at Bethel in Heth township. He was about fifty, survived by a wife and several children.
The Glaze Presbyterian church will be dedicated Sunday August 16 with Dr. Knox of Lafayette State Synodical Superintendent leading services. Former pastor Rev C J Armentrout of Muncie Ind will hold several days meeting before the dedication and Rev Evans of Linton Ind will direct the musical services.
The 41st annual St. Peter's Lutheran Sunday school celebration will be held Thursday July 30 in the shady grove near the church. All arrangements are complete and friends are invited. Jacos Schneider is the Superintendent.
Shoppers are urged to choose Avery steel mouldboard or disc plows or Oliver chilled sulky models from W. H. Bullett & Sons for hard ground. The notice highlights durable handles and reliable performance for farming tasks.
Byrneville updates cover visits by ABE WILLIAMS and Mabel Williams, neighbors hosting guests, a house and granary being built for C. C. Byrne, and a nine crossed bats game with Georgetown. Meetings announce religious protractions, local travel plans connect Corydon to New Albany, and Abe thanks voters after a pike election with 205 votes in Jackson township.
Hedden Hill reports P E Meddels on sick list. Helena Marx returns from Louisville. Florence Parker also visits Louisville relatives. Martin Herbert Rutt bedridden with ankle wound from a briar. Mrs Charles Ellis hosts a surprise dinner. about 80 guests attended on Sunday July 12. Wm H Ruff returns from New Albany business college. Hilary Keisler leads local wheat yield at 18 cents per acre.
A barn and large straw stack owned by Jas Black near Elizabeth burned last Wednesday due to a smoker's discarded match. The barn contents were saved.
A brief notice says readers can buy the Commoner for twenty five cents starting now and continuing through the election period. It urges taking advantage of the cheaper price before voting.
A series of social notices records births and visits including A. M. Eisert senior born to the Ringles and Edith Motweiler visiting Floyd County. It notes Florence Weaver’s improvement, Nora Cole aiding Amos Weaver, and John Elbers’ 53rd birthday with a betrothal bouquet. It mentions visits from Henrietta Simonis and Loews, and a New Middletown vs Lanesville baseball game 13 to 14. James H. Smith recovering after surgery at St Edward’s Hospital with praise for Sisters.
Crandall Mrs J T Stevens and daughter Robbie visit relatives in Peoria Indiana. The Missionary Rally of the New Albany District draws strong attendance. Sylvester Markwell and wife from Louisville visit his father Joseph Markwell Sunday. Bridgeman and Frank Melton repaint M Ri church. Ruth Shields visits relatives in Loninville weekend. Mrs Geo Yenowine visits relatives in Oklahoma. Robert Dyer and wife from New Albany visit his father Wm H Dyer weekend. Miss Pearl Letiler is very sick. Mrs Carter and daughter from Jeffersonville visit C A Sims family Sunday. Mr Melton of Iowa visits relatives in this vicinity last week.
A business meeting of the Cedarwood Congregational Church is announced for Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Heidelburg church. All members are requested to attend by order of church officers.
Five room house with improvements listed at 415 East Chestnut Street. Prospective buyers may call or write to Henry W. Denbo RR #1. 22.4.
W E Notor reports Clint Tyler visited Corydon last week. Ed Bristoe’s two children are sick. Eloise and Carmen Stevens, Hazel Nolot recovered from tonsillitis. Mrs W E Nolot visited her mother near Palmyra. Mrs Wm Churchill visited Ade Stevens. Rev R Black preached at Mr Zion. Dr Byrn’s uncle died at his home Wednesday night. Lon Voyles and family from Palmyra visited Clint Tyler. Mrs Laura F Seacat of New Albany visited Seacat family. Mat Briscoe on vacation. Wm Miller now drives Route 2 mail. Harriet Ott and two granddaughters visiting Lillie Adams. Martha Williams of Louisville plans to move to Depauw.
The Green Leaf Club presents a grand picnic at Heistan’s Grove four and a half miles north of Elizabeth on the New Albany and Elizabeth road Saturday August 22 1908. A. W. and G L Spath manage the event with Phelps Summers String Band from New Albany providing music. Dancing and other amusements such as a doll rack and Ferris Wheel offered. Balloon ascension at 10 30 A M. Eight officers of the law ensure good order. Come out for a pleasant gay day.
Alanson A. Wright will sell at public auction at his residence in Webster township two miles east of Dogwood and four and one half miles south of New Middletown on Wednesday August 5 1908. The sale includes all personal property horses cattle hogs farm implements and household and kitchen furniture. See sale bills 222.
The document presents the condition report of the First National Bank at Corydon Indiana as of July 15 1908 with bank cashier V C Bullett swearing to the accuracy and authenticity of the statement. The report is filed under the State of Indiana Harrison County and identifies the bank as No 6625 with attestations from the cashier and a signature block for Vv. J Bulleit.
Fried and Shuck announce John C. Sterns of Louisville Kentucky as the new and experienced baker. Sterns formerly headed pastry at the Galt House for three years and the Louisville Hotel for two. The bakery now offers superior cakes and pastries for special occasions including weddings.
A two day Home Missionary Rally at the U B church drew large attendance with ministers from the area in discussion of missionary work. Rev C Whitney D D of Dayton Ohio attended the full session delivering a lecture and participating in discussions while Rev Condo presided.
William Craig and his daughter Mrs Ollie Wolfe with her children visited Marion Brown's family in Scott township near Dixie yesterday. Mr Craig plans to return today while Mrs Wolfe and the children stay for a week.
In Corydon and surrounding farms, J S Primmer urges shallow tilling to conserve moisture. He notes corn appears healthy despite four weeks without rain and warns against deep plowing. Also mentions a Bethany Park assembly season ticket and an ice cream supper at Memorial Church for charity. Mrs W H McKim returns from Lexington, Illinois visit.
The Corydon National Bank of Corydon Indiana submits a state ment of condition as of July 15 1909 signed by Cashier G W Applegate Jr. The report lists Loans and Discounts 367636 23 overdrafts 1395053 U S Bonds 33000 00 other bonds 4000 etc plus bank assets including cash reserves and real estate. The sworn statement affirms accuracy to the best knowledge and belief.
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