Damask Cloth Sale at Reduced Price
Readable text notes 72 inch white and half bleach Damasks priced originally at 60c now offered at 45c. The fragment implies a textile sale item with discounted rate.
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1905
Page
1
Annual Teacher Institute Meeting in Corydon Indiana
An annual meeting for teachers is announced to be held at the Christian Church in Corydon Indiana from August 14 to 18 1905. G W Dunlavy vice president of Central Normal College Danville Indiana A E Martin superintendent Corydon Public Schools and O H Venner of Corydon Indiana address teachers urging full attendance. The notice notes teachers receive no pay for county institutes but those attending the entire session will gain two percent added to their general average. Pleasing Jenkins county superintendent signs off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Corydon, Ind
G. W. Dunlavy
Central Normal College
Danville
Ind
A. E. Martin
Corydon
O. H. Venner
Jenkins, Co
Nearly Got Charley During Rain Storm Lightning Strike
A lightning bolt struck near Charles L. Stevens northwest of town during a Friday storm, tearing a hole in the ground and stunning his wife and worker. A second bolt in the barn yard knocked down horses and sent Charley fleeing to seek shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles L. Stevens
Charley
Electric Bitters Restored Health of Pittsburg Woman
Mrs Annie Hunter of Pittsburg Pennsylvania details four weeks of typhoid and kidney illness. She says after using Electric Bitters her strength returned and she can walk upright again. At L A Riley and Son drug store for 50 cents guaranteed to cure stomach liver and kidney disorders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Hunter
Pittsburg
L. A. Riely & Son
Home Wedding of Miss Bessie Bennett and George Hendricks
A pretty home wedding was held at the bride’s East Chestnut street residence last Thursday evening. About seventy five guests witnessed the ceremony officiated by Rev. Fred Grimes of the Christian church, with Miss Cad Shuck playing the wedding march. After the ceremony guests were served cream sherbet and cake, and the couple received many presents and best wishes from friends. The cake was cut by the bridal party, with Albert Bullett receiving the darning needle, Carl Milter the thimble, Nell Pitman the ring, Anna Stevens the spoon, Lawrence Bennett the penny, and Mrs. Pfrimmer the shell as tokens of luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Bennett
George Hendricks
East Chestnut Street
Fred Grimes
Christian Church
Cad Shuck
Albert Bullett
Carl Milter
Nell Pitman
Anna Stevens
Lawrence Bennett
Mrs. Pfrimmer
Two Fakes Warn Public About Medical Ad Scams
The notice warns readers of fraudulent promotions by the American Medicine Co of Memphis Tennessee and the Adrian Medico Surgical Institute of Adrian Michigan. It states partial payments were made for ads that never appeared and calls both firms pure fakes. The writer cautions others to avoid prepayment scams and promises strict advance collection in future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medicine Co
Memphis
Tero
Adrian Medico Surgical Institute
Adrian, Mich
Medicoes
Death of Mrs. Byerley at Heth Township
Mrs. Mary Byerley wife of Jesse Byerley of Heth township died on the 21st of consumption aged 2? years. The funeral was held at Mt Zion church on Sunday with Toombs officiating. Deceased was a good woman and had suffered for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Jesse Byerley
Heth
Mt. Zion Church
V. Toombs
Building Lot For Sale Near Public Square
For sale a good building lot on high ground in a desirable location within three blocks of the public square. Inquiries directed to C. B. Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Square
C. B. Ellis
Elopement In Crawford County Sparks Local Sensation
Mrs Pearl S Hoskins wife of hotel proprietor ran away with boarder Isaac H Herin a telephone crew foreman. The couple traveled via English Milltown Jeffersonville and toured Kentucky while Hoskins seeks divorce evidence. Deputies and an attorney attempted service but were too late as the pair allegedly honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford County
Pearl S. Hoskins
J.C. Hoskins
White Sulphur Welland Hotel
White Sulphur Hotel
Isaac H. Herin
Hoskins
Herin
Elopers
Kintner
W. S. Shuck
John Rhodes
Laconia
Kentucky
Guy Stroud
Heren
Posey Township
Town Folks News From Taylor Township and Nearby Areas
Emmett Dean attended services last Sunday in our community. Melia Johns visited relatives in La conia on Sunday. James McCauley stays several days in Louisville. Wm Getzendanner visited Jeff Cunningham last week. O E Funk of Louisville spent Sunday with friends at Hilldale. Locals attended the Presbyterian church dedication at Elizabeth last Sunday. Miss Julia Gavin of New Albany visits Mary and Elia Cunningham of Evans Landing. Mrs John Sample spent Sunday and Monday in Louisville visiting her son E A Sample and family. Clerk J A McRae and wife visited his sister Mrs Belle Noe and friends last week. Mrs Annie Brown of Louisville returned home after an extended visit to relatives here. Mr and Mrs George Meyer of Louisville spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Meyer's parents, Jesse and Mrs Young. Mrs Ellen Davis of Manchester Ohio and Mr Frank Younger of Iowa visit Moe Palmer and J D McRae and son Maurice of Louisville. Mrs McRae to spend the week visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melia Johns
Laconia
James McCauley
Louisville
Wm. Getzendanner
Jeff. Cunningham
O. E. Funk
Hilldale
Elizabeth
Julia Gavin
New Albany
Mary and
Elia Cunningham
Evans’ Landing
John Sample
E A. Sample
J. A. McRae
Belle Noe
Annie Brown
George Meyer
Iowa
and Moe Palmer
J. D. McRae
Maurice
McRae
Bank cashes wheat checks free of cost
The First National Bank offers free cashing of wheat checks with no discount or shaving. Checks can be cashed at any bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Dr King’s New Life Pill Promises Quick Relief
A pleasant surprise party may be given to your stomach and liver by a medicine that relieves pain and discomfort. Dr Kings New Life Pill is advertised as a wonderful remedy for headache dizziness and constipation at 25 cents at I A Riley and Son drug store.
Death of James S. Simler in Washington Township
James S. Simler died after a long illness at age 62 in Washington township. He left a wife and son, two brothers David and Jasper, two sisters Mrs. George G. Schafer and Mrs. Agrippa Sonner, and served in the 34th Kentucky Regiment during the Civil War. A devoted Methodist, his funeral was held at Wesley Chapel the day after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. Simler
Washington Township
David Simler
Jasper Simler
Lanesville
George G. Schafer
Agrippa Sonner
Washington
Bethesda S S Celebration Set for August in Kingerys Grove
Bethesda hosts its annual S S celebration August 5 in Kingerys Grove two miles north of Elizabeth. A large program is planned and all Sunday schools and the public are invited. Refreshments will be available, and the grove provides ample space. Berra Wore, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethesda
S. S
Kingery’s Grove
Elizabeth
Berra Wore
First National Bank Declares Longstanding Harrison County Presence
Established in 1903 the First National Bank emphasizes its status as the oldest bank in Harrison County and invites local business to rely on its longstanding service and stability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National
Harrison County
First National Bank
50 Cent Trip From Corydon to Ramsey and Return
The L. N. A. and Corydon announce a 50 cent rail trip to Ramsey and back on Sunday July 30. Proceeds support a camp meeting. Train departs at 8 a.m. G. W. Brivert, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Ramsey
L. N. A. & Corydon
Campground Community Notes and Local Obituaries
Miss Minnie Stallings is on the sick list. Fred Wolpert was accidentally shot by an air gun last Saturday but is not seriously hurt. Mrs. E. T. Helper and her son Burres of Indianapolis visit Mrs. P. B. Cooper. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Saffer of Elizabeth stayed with John Funk’s family. Rogers Campground Sunday school plans to attend St. Peter’s celebration on the 17th. Rev. John Poucher of New Albany visited Rev. G. W. Lamb’s family. Miss Emaline Barnes of Elizabeth visited Leona Ebert. Mrs. Clarence Stewart, ill with consumption, died on the 21st and was laid to rest at Elizabeth cemetery beside her husband and child. The Rogers Campground celebration drew large crowds. Clergy attending included Rev. Poucher, Rev. Lasley, Rev. Murr, Rev. Zugg, and Rev. Nordsick, with participation from Elizabeth M. E., Bethesda, Depauw, Black’s, Sharon, St. Peter’s, Rehoboth and St. Paul schools. All invited back next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wolpert
E. T. Helper
Burres
Indianapolis
P. B. Cooper
Mike Saffer
Elizabeth
John Funk
Rogers’ Campground
St. Peter’s
John Poucher
New Albany
G. W. Lamb
Emaline Barnes
Leona Ebert
Clarence Stewart
Elizabeth Cemetery
Poucher
Lasley
Mauckport
Murr
Moberly
Zugg
Nordsick
St. Peter’s Church
Diamond Care Claim In Paris For Consumption
The latest Paris item reports a so called diamond cure for consumption and pneumonia. W T McGee of Vanleer Tenn touts Dr King s New Discovery as a permanent cough and lung remedy. L A Riley Son offer 50c and 1 trial bottle free. John Bruch reports a valuable horse loss near town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
W.T. McGee
Vanleer
Tenn
Dr. King
L. A. Riley & Son
Also Mentioned on This Page
House
Lot Men’s and Boys
Axminster Art
Wilton Velvet
Raven
Wey
The
Harrison County Teachers’ Institute
Indiana
St. Peter
Taylor Township
Emmett Dean
Walter B. Cooper
Minnie Stallings
the Diamond Care
John Bruch
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