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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
5
Readable items report residents buying berries and crops for canning, people traveling to Indianapolis, and local trades. It notes school honors, church societies, small health tips, and promotional blurbs for De Laval cream separators and buggy lines.
Frances Emma Fawver of Knox County Indiana died May 1 after long illness at age 57. She joined the Presbyterian Church in youth then the Christian church after marriage to James M. Fawver. Survived by six children five daughters and one son with an infant daughter deceased. Her husband nursed her to death and awaits reunion in Bethlehem Cemetery Kentucky. James Fawver is related to Lucia Engleman and Jacob Fawver, once in Spencer township, later Patesville New York.
Despite distributing nearly 2000 calendars in January the year, many requests remain from people who did not receive one. New calendars, continuing a fine picture of the Old Capitol at Corydon, are now available by calling in person. Those ordering by mail should send two cents in stamps for postage.
Save 2 dollars or more by taking one or more shares in the Savings and Loan Association. The ad promotes June discounts at Ginkins & Sons for cemetery monuments in stock including Emerald Pearl Scotch and other granites. It also notes John Schuppert purchasing a truck and running a Corydon New Albany route, plus Boone-Wiseman Co offerings on farm gear and produce.
Mr J Robson shipped a fine hog lot to Louisville on Wednesday. Numerous residents visited relatives and attended events from Oak Ridge to Elizabeth and Lanesville. Social calls and family gatherings filled the week with neighbors meeting at homes and farms across the area.
Rain has improved conditions as Miss Gertrude Conrad stays with Mrs. Albin. J Allen and family from New Albany visited Mrs. Allen’s parents. William Conrad repairs a barn for Tom Lee. Memorial Services were held at Bethlehem on Decoration Day. Zoat was well represented at Mott last Sunday. Id Lahue and family from Corydon visited Neal Lahue’s family. A large crowd attended the Baptizing at the Mill last Sunday with five applicants from Zoar.
A newspaper snippet presents a testimonial from Mrs Jennie Kirby of Valley Weights Virginia praising Cardus as a tonic for women. She says nine months of illness and weakness ended after starting Cardus and that she can work all day. The ad urges others to try a bottle.
I. M. Berman notes the top prices paid for ginseng and yellow root in his market report dated May 28. The listing highlights prevailing bids and buyer interest for these medicinal herbs.
Frank Blades, a resident living on W. H. Mitchell’s Sulphur West farm in Calfe County, was shot from ambush Monday afternoon as he walked toward the barn to feed mules. Neighbors saw two men approach the body and fire several more shots, leaving him dead with a body riddled by bullets.
The New Corydon Packing Company announces its ice plant will operate throughout the summer to supply all customers via the ice man service. The note addresses inquiries and assures patrons of continuous ice availability.
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