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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
1
Judge George W. Denbo on his Lafayette township farm reports eighteen pheasants hatched from eighteen eggs laid four weeks earlier. He notes the Plymouth Rock hen raised the brood and has placed twenty-one more pheasant eggs under another hen hoping to rear both broods.
Willis T. Morgan, a retired U S A commissary sergeant from Concord New Hampshire recalls service in Cuba and the Philippines and credits Dr King s New Discovery for preventing illness He endorses it as the best medicine for coughs colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases Available at L A Biely and Son with a 50 cent bottle and a one dollar size Trial bottle offered free.
A Roll of Honor lists subscribers and donors to THE DEMOCRAT since the last report. Names appear with towns such as Mauckport Georgetown Elizabeth Corydon Paducah New Albany and more along with rural routes. An aside promotes Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Turcough syrup claiming it relieves constipation with no opiates.
The Hyomei remedy gains popularity and strong sales at L. A. Riley & Son in Corydon. Testimonials from J S Nugent of the American Union Insurance Co laud its effects on chronic catarrh, with guarantees of refund if not cured. A complete outfit costs one dollar, extra bottles 50 cents.
Harrison county records list a property assessment for parcel 1406 detailing values, exemptions, and ownership. The notice enumerates taxable assets, assessed value, and taxing authority, informing the owner of record to review the appraisal and any appeals procedures.
A letter from Chas. Oswald of Rensselaersville New York touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for healing an ugly neck sore on Seth Burch and preventing blood poisoning. It cures cuts wounds burns and sores available at L A Rielly and Son's drug store.
Memorial Day services in Corydon featured flowers laid at Cedar Hill Cemetery graves. Farmers marched from the courthouse to the Methodist church with a band and flowers, Dr Funk read the Governor’s proclamation, ministers Irvine and Black spoke, hymns were sung, then the procession returned to the cemetery for floral tributes to fallen comrades.
Mx William TE Tucker of New Albany and Bertha M Cooper formerly of Elizabeth were married at the bride’s home in New Albany on May 27 in a gathering of about fifty. Rev F L Porter officiated with Herman Cooper as best man and Miss Kate Adams as bridesmaid. Tucker, a Spanish American War veteran, served in the 2d U S Infantry Co G. They will live at 313 West Market St New Albany Ind.
Early symptoms include a dry cough watery discharge from the rose and a white tongue coating. Taking Chamberlain's cough remedy hourly at first sign counteracts the cold and restores health in a day or two. Sold by C. R. Watson successor to Crosier & Co.
Peter Elbers of Lanesville relocated his saloon to the Messin property beside his former site. The updated business features new furnishings and fresh water from the new plant. He invites former patrons and the public to visit his revamped establishment. Marz 5: Born to Mr and Mrs Albert Bruchs a girl.
A large audience attended the College Auditorium performance of the comedy Union Depot for a Day under the Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church. Myrtle Critchfield of Princeton organized and starred in the show, which netted $75 after expenses with $45 cleared for the church. rain reduced receipts. The piece portrayed humorous railroad depot happenings, with praise for Critchfield and the Methodist ladies who organized and worked hard.
A large crowd gathered at Rehoboth for Memorial day with an address of welcome by Jacob H. Friedly. Rev. Evans spoke in the morning and Hon. J. L O Bannon gave an eloquent afternoon address. People shared baskets for dinner on the grass, music featured the event, while Hon. W I Cox could not attend due to other business engagements.
Notes issued by New Albany since January 1 totaling $26,700 were paid by the City Controller with 4 percent interest. Held by Merchants' National Bank. Loan authorized by the Common Council under a December ordinance to cover city running expenses.
Bluffton Indiana resident M F Burroughs praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after years of use in his family. He says it is often needed before summer ends and urges buying now. Also mentions Deering Ideal Binder and Roy E Melton heading to Columbus for summer work.
A letter argues against blaming God for death and calamities in obituaries and notices. It condemns phrases like God took him and God removed him as misleading, urging readers to avoid attributing events to divine will and to stop libeling God with such language.
A list of moral maxims attributed to Jefferson covering thrift self help and conduct. Includes advice such as act today avoid debt avoid unnecessary purchases and control anger with patience. Highlights emphasize self reliance prudence and restraint in decisions and actions.
The New Illustrated Atlas and History of Harrison County is about completed. Publisher F A Bullett has gone to Chicago to finalize the manuscript before press. Books are expected to be ready for delivery around June 15.
Testimonials from users praise Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a household staple. The ad notes many hesitated to publish but spread the medicine's reputation through personal recommendations. Sold by R. Watson, successor to Crosier & Co.
An advertisement offers Allen’s Foot-Ease A powder for swollen tired hot feet with a free sample. A free sample of the Fourt-Ease Sanitary Doors-Pad, a new invention, is also available by mail to Allen S Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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