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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1906
Page
5
The Corydon area pages advertise Sulphur Well horse sales from June 15 to 28 and promote Rowe Bros goods including furniture, ready-made clothes, and house items. Mentions Miss Mary Rowland and Miss Ethel Lingenfelter visiting Louisville, other local visitors, and a July 4th celebration with Keller’s outfits and free grounds admission. Also notes church events, local honors, and civic notices.
A Walgreens style foot powder sample is offered for swollen tired feet. The notice mentions free samples and asks for a Darien style address for shipment. The sender cites Allen and Olmsted as related names and locations and references a foot care product line.
Rowe Bros advertise special dining table prices. The itemization mentions new furnishings at a business in Louisville and invites old friends and the public to visit the new place. Community notices cover church events, renovations, and local business openings, with names and places including Manekport Cory don Scotts berg Mauckport and Hanover College.
Farmers Savings & Trust Co. reports interest paid on savings deposits in a formal financial notice. W J Cook serves as secretary and notes accompanying figures and dates. The filing summarizes annual earnings and aligns with regulatory disclosure requirements.
Local notices report workers on the pikes receiving 31 25 a day as Walter Rhodes holds the contract to grade the hill south of town for the new pike. Several residents and visitors arrive or travel through Corydon, including Miss Carrie Riely of Chicago and Mrs. George Shreck of Nebraska.
Clarence Breeden and Beatrice Wiseman were married June 6 at the bride's parents' home in Scott township. Rev. C C Hagan officiated after which an elegant dinner followed. The couple enjoys the good wishes of many friends.
Miss Ora Briffett of this place wed Mr. Albert Wolford of Dayton in a ceremony led by Rev. Blair of the M E Church. The bride and groom will depart for Dayton this week to establish their future home. Mr Wolford is a prominent businessman with Globe Engineering Co.
Closing times announced for Maurice Gritin Co. C M Miller C P Trotter Co S M Miller W H Keller Co R L Miller and Mrs Lou Bennett Stores will close at 8 p m on Tuesday Wednesday Thursday and Friday each week from June 19 to September 14 All stores open Tuesday evenings July 3 and during the fair week.
Student A M Sappenfield left Sunday to attend Synod. Ernest Brown has returned from Moore's Hill College. Rev E G Jann will preach at Luthers Chapel on Sunday June 24 at 3 oclock. Mt Solomon commencement exercises Saturday night drew large attendance. Wm Boley and Philip Fleck visited home folks and attended the exercises. Mr and Mrs Joseph Feller spent Sunday with Jule Tronein and family near Moberly. Miss Rose Fry and Cleva Kopp visited Wm Cunningham and family. Annie Sieg of near Moberly was guest of Miss Jessie Brown Saturday. Emma Hild of near New Albany has returned to time at her father David Conrad and is quite low with lung trouble.
An elderly man Van Bush and younger man Spores, both reportedly intoxicated, argued after procuring an ax to mend their buggy while driving from Seymour. Spores is alleged to have killed Bush, discarded the body, wore Bush’s clothes, and fled with the team and money. The body was found near the old home a day later. the stolen team later recovered between Milltown and Depauw.
The First National Bank invites inspection of its new equipment. Every modern convenience is provided for the comfort of the people and the bank invites you to make Corydon your headquarters during your visit to town.
Mrs Frank Hess and children visited her husband in Louisville last week. U B church ice cream supper drew a large crowd. Gabe Blunk of Louisville visiting his brother A J Blunk. Fred Kraft and family visited Jacob Rolman near Elizabeth. Walter Kron of Elizabeth spent Sunday with Ed Hedges and Aunt May Shields moved to Franklin township. Philip Leitch and John Riddle of Corydon visited friends and attended decoration services. Opal Heckelman returned from High School in New Albany with Grace Hartman. Mary Rupp of Flatwoods back from Shelbyville visit with Willie Elwanger. Modern Woodmen decorated local graves. Prof Clyde Lottich spoke. Franks Carpenter and Hetpe Gunther wed by Rev Father Quade.
Neighbors and friends in Posey township surprised Mrs Ella Bell at her home on her 45th birthday. A filled table of delicious foods welcomed guests including Tony Day and family Charles Noel and family James Cunningham and family William Hertling and family and many Ott and Payton relatives.
A brief notice lists Farmers Savings and Trust Company with W. E. Cook as secretary. The item indicates details about savings deposits and related matters.
Frank Carpenter and Battie L. Guenther obtained a marriage license in the local filing office. The document lists both parties’ full names and the license date recorded by the registrar.
Violet Hisey spent Sunday with Ray Taylor while Rev. E. G. Jann visited the Waldo Hisey home. Ray Taylor returned from Valparaiso after schooling. Sunday school and rover meeting set for next week. Miss Esceila Hisey heads to Missouri to teach. Relatives visited the J W Black family. James Fulkerson’s kin visited William Taylor. Miss Lucy Blair returning home from illness stay with Mrs Louise Rusk. Ralph Pearson and Naomi Fetzer joined Mary Cline’s gathering and Mt. Solomon commencement.
Olive Windell remains on the sick list. Ed Sterritt of Dixie visited home folks Sunday. Arlie Shaffer and wife visited Mr Shaffer's parents. Lydia Kitterman stayed with Vina Sterrit Saturday and Sunday. Ida Conrad of Laconia visited Alfred Windell’s family. Laura Desehamp visited John Desehamp’s family Sunday. Nellie Fulkerson and Carrie Milliran visited Carrie Haas Sunday. Blanche Elaas and her son visited Charley Long’s family Sunday.
Lorena Emily and Roy Huarbeson are noted, Mrs Rebecca Quebbeman has typhoid fever, Kate Kennedy returned home to Born, Mr and Mrs Gleitz and others are mentioned with visits and travels. New Albany visitors Thomas and wife Minor K Thomas visit relatives. Michael Gleitz and wife attended the Indiana Democratic State convention. Ice cream supper in Crandall and various family visits noted. Linseed oil and paint ads appear with local buy offers. Potatoes sell for $1 per bushel at local groceries.
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