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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
2
A traditional remedy praised for coughs and lung troubles, Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral claims to aid without alcohol and to be a doctor’s aid. Ayer’s Pills are advertised as a gentle laxative supporting bowel flow and liver action, sold for decades.
Mrs Susie L Hottell wife of Charles Mattel died at their Spencer township home at midnight May 25 1910 after a three day illness of tubercular meningitis She was born Sept 26 1868 daughter of Elbert and Mary Murr married Sept 8 489 and had two children Carl and Roxy A devoted church member she leaves husband two children one sister Mrs William Hoover and many relatives The obituary notes her Christian life and missionary works and ends with a hymn verse.
James Fagan, a railroad switchman near Boston, is hailed as a remarkable man in his field and a prolific writer. Brian Lats chronicles how his tower life inspires best works, revealing why he draws ire from organized labor and how environment shapes a determined writer.
Anna Kost remains under observation while Oscar Tooster’s mill nears completion. Ruth Kannapel on sick list. Barn raising at Will Gordon’s last Friday and Saturday. Musselman Church Children Night set for June 19. Visits include 3ekha Katzeman of Louisville to Kost family and Kristena Beck with Nellie Baxley and Claude Lillpop to Blisses Kosts.
The Star Theater run by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bullmegtown has drawn good crowds this past week. After resolving machinery troubles with new parts, exhibitions run smoothly. Patrons praise the pictures, and the Bullingtons promise no objectionable content, urging readers to view their card in this issue.
Miss Sophie Bottles hosted by S. P. Cunningham and family. Miss Ethel Trobaugh stayed with Misses Nannie and Edna Funk. Frank Faith and family visited relatives in Scott township. Mrs Fielding Funk and Hazel Daily visited sister Mrs Jeff Battles. Le Mathews of New Amsterdam visits grandparents D. S. Stoker. Alma Daily returns home after visiting New Amsterdam. Edward Funk family and Lucile Corydon visit Daily household. Marcia Daily of New Amsterdam joins Daily family this week.
New Amsterdam reports visits by Mrs John Mowrer to Mrs Linder in Corydon and Miss Patti McCullum visiting grandmother Mrs Martha Hottell. Mrs Estella Kendall leaves for Kansas to join her husband. Mrs Henry Kendall and daughter of New Albany visit Mrs C M Kendall. Mr John Lowe and wife from Louisville visit her mother east of town. Ben Hur lodge decorates June 12 at 2 PM with a speaker. PCU hosts an ice cream social to fund testaments for the organization. Mrs George Languist of Los Angeles spends summer with her mother Mrs Val Montgomery, back for first time in seven years. former Daisy Montgomery was a county teacher. Mrs John Matthews severely burned by hot water last Tuesday. Tr Reader dressed the wounds.
The Women's Foreign Missionary Society of Thompson's Chapel adopts resolutions on the death of Mrs Josie Hottell who died May 26 1910 aged 72 years 8 months The group mourns the loss and extends sympathy to the family stating the church and community lose a faithful member and a loving wife and mother A copy will be kept on record and sent to county papers for publication.
June d 1910 marked the 17th birthday of Leslie Bryant son of Mr and Mrs Ben Bryant near Lanesville. Friends gathered at his home at 8 30 P M for a pleasant surprise with many present including Dora Hussing Pearly Gracie Miller Minnie Wilma Lotich and others. Lemonade and cake were served at 2 30 P M the next day as gifts were exchanged and well wishes given.
To all members of Gregg Lodge No 235 J O O F you are expected to attend a regular meeting at Hall on June 17 1910 at 8 oclock P M. Business of importance will be transacted at that time Julius Rothrock is on the sick list J W Bust See Recorder
Thousands flock to Louisville for The Times Aviation Meet at Churchill Downs on June 18 and 19. Curtiss and fellow aviators aim to perform feats as railroads offer reduced fares and special excursion trains for the two day event.
Mrs Bird Walts wife of Shelby Walts died at her home near George Town on Saturday morning June 4 after a two month illness. She was 20 years 10 months and 29 days old and leaves a husband five children her parents Mr and Mrs Benjamin Thomas Franklin township two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at George Town conducted by Rev L C Jeffrey and interment was in Wolfe cemetery amid many relatives and friends. Mrs Walts was a Methodist and described as a kind hearted Christian woman.
Mr and Mrs Harry Markel of Corydon celebrated their tenth anniversary at home Monday evening with over one hundred guests. Ice cream cake candy and bananas were served as gifts poured in and friends shared a pleasant social time.
Henry Schuman 77, living east of Corydon, was thrown from a wagon loaded with farm implements when the team frightened. A physician found serious injuries including a damaged left lung and inward injuries to the body. He had not sought care until Thursday.
Charles McClaran announces a new nursery in Ramsey Indiana after years in the nursery business. He advertises a large lot of hardy trees for fall delivery and notes extensive experience in the field.
An old advertisement touts Perry Davis Pain Killer for summer complaints bowel trouble and cramps kept in the household in bottles priced 25 85 and 50 cents asserting dependable relief for common ailments on hand at home.
Petitions were presented to the Board of Commissioners at the June term seeking to move the Voling location in Blue River township from Hancock to Wyman's school house and to redraw the East and West voting precinct boundary in Jackson township. No action had been taken at press time.
An unsigned note boasts a disease free barn and well cared for horse, with lodging for visitors’ families, strict no drunkenness, and stall rates two stalls for 15 cents and one for 10 cents, during fair week.
A July 4 dancing picnic near Frenchtown invites all. The event features music by the Louisville and Frenchtown band and ample refreshments. General managers are Ferman Sieg and Thomas Hayse with floor managers A. E. Sieg and Clarance Hayse.
Alonzo Shireman to Cora Ethel Patterson Oscar R. Keller to Nettie Lockhart Clyde Loops to Mary Miller Shelby Applegate to Ora May Feller.
The New Middletown Camp of Modern Woodmen and the Royal Neighbors held memorial exercises last Sunday. Sam P. Vogt and Amiszie McKannapel delivered addresses. Music by the Elizabeth Cornet Band. A large crowd attended and the services were impressive. These orders are prosperous at that place.
The Spencer township commencement will be held on a lawn near the residence of Andrew Stiersteed, two and a half miles southeast of Milltown, on Wednesday June 22. Delegates from the county attend the Y P C I U session at Odon with 150 delegates expected. speakers include Dr Huber of Dayton and Dr Bonebrake of Central University. The Democrat editor and Mr Hez Luckett attended Edwardsville memorial services and dinner with Mr and Mrs William Hanger, a Floyd county farmer and Democratic assessor candidate, who has a large family and flourishing fruit trees.
In Terre Haute the Indiana Department G.A.R. opposes placing the Lee statue in Statuary Hall and the likeness of Jeff Davis on the battleship Mississippi silver service. A. P. Asbury of Farmersburg elected department commander with a solid war and civil record. Memorial to oppose the Lee statue and Davis relief is adopted unanimously. Woman's Relief Corps names Dr. Alta Boram president and Mrs. Mary Gordon senior vice president.
The McRae family welcomed a son Herman Brown born to Mr and Mrs John McRae with siblings Margar et and Lannie noted in Louisville Sun. Hallie McRae of Louisville visited her mother Bettie McRae in Evans Landing last week. A horse ran away injuring Mrs F Colvin and daughter Cleo and Mrs Andy Colvin of Rosewood. Dr Bierly treated wounds. A party at the home of Mr and Mrs Stanley Kelley in Rosewood honored Miss Goldie Tuell with attendees including Ella McCauley Mattie Ackerman Delia Nettie Berry Margaret Lannie Ruth Brown Herman Brown Will Hardin and others.
Baltelt & Sons advertise readiness to furnish a Deering binder mower or hay rake on short notice. The note emphasizes quick delivery and service for farmers.
Elizabeth and Mrs. Dooley host and visit relatives in West Baden and New Albany. Lizzie Sparks visits Louisville sister. Dr. Wolpert and daughter Mary visit friends in New Albany. Ernest Plue and Rebecca visit Louisville relatives. Payton visits Aaron Peters in this place. Otis Laduke family visits Louisville, Dr. Winders attends State Board of Health meeting in Indianapolis. Ice cream supper by Ladies Aid Society a grand success. Belva Shaney returns from Bloomington visit. Winders return from Louisville with sons Lee and Life. Myers McKinney returns home after visiting relatives here. Charles Burton of New Albany guests Peter Burton here for weeks. Mrs. Robert Bowling returns to New Albany after mother Bush’s ill health. Grace Reagan guest of Ora Winders’ family. Ruth Winders visits home. Emma Wood and Calhoun Hendricks return to Louisville after visit with T. W. Burton.
Friends from Washington township gathered Sunday June 5 for Jacob Wrights 36th birthday. Neighbors delivered baskets and a feast for all, with plenty left for later. Guests departed in high spirits, wishing many more happy returns as spring arrives.
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