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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1899
Page
1
A bustling Price Clothing and Department Store sits at the center of traffic as crowds swarm for seasonable goods. The great store is crowded to capacity while shoppers chase the lowest prices amid continuous erosion of demand and new arrivals from factories and lawns.
Notice lists Eureka Poultry Powder claims to cure cholera and other diseases in chickens. It cites De Mit’s Little Early Risers as a remedy for constipation indigestion and liver troubles with endorsements from L A Rivey and J Rothrock Corydon White Cloud Iowa.
Judge Cook named seven men for County Council with five qualified. C. L. Hildebrand G. W. Wendell John Loweth J. C. Marr and Wm. Thomas sought seats. Thomas represented county at large while the first four were in four districts. Vacancies filled by Clerk Auditor and Treasurer Cunningham Watson and Sappenfield. Saturday W N Williams Posey and Henry Fisher Heth township named councilmen at large.
Ray Daily, a young worker at Zimuernman sawmill in Frank lin township near Parrisan county line, slipped while handling slabs last Wednesday and was pulled into the large saw. He died the following day after the gruesome injury. funeral held Friday leaving behind two wives and one child.
G H Wilson a Burgettstown liveryman says a night of severe stomach pains ended after one dose of Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He praises its effectiveness and states he would not endure last night’s anguish again for fifty times its price.
Palmyra 10 Corydon 4 at the Fair Grounds last Friday with Palmyra scoring seven in the first and steady offense later. Bott pitched well for Palmyra, fanning 12 after a rough start. An advertisement for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve follows, claiming a permanent cure for piles. Names listed: L A Rievy Corydon and J Roruroce White Cloud.
The article analyzes the Harrison county Recorder's 1899 report, showing a $134,088 rise in mortgage indebtedness from 1898 to 1899 despite favorable crops. It notes 703 deeds worth $282,666 recorded in 1898–99 while 25 mortgage satisfactions totaling $83,550 occurred, warning of a shift toward tenancy and economic hardship.
Voters argue over a Weaver deal and Troncin’s quirks as he shadows trustees. A death in Webster township claims William Seipel amid pulmonary illness. Mrs. S Doty praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for lung troubles, with K S Crosier in Des Moines selling it.
The report alleging Coryden has smufipox is unfounded while several cases of suspected chickenpox or bar itch among Black residents have appeared for months. Authorities say all are recovering, no one seriously ill, and the outbreak has not worsened.
A reader complains about tall hats obstructing views at a stage event and urges ladies to remove hats. The writer notes many cities have ordinances requiring hat removal when the curtain rises and recommends others do the same. The notice ends with an ad for Flessing’s machine oil and mentions Muuckport Indiana.
Report by H. K. Miller and Henry Wright for the County Board concludes ex-Recorder Tuell received 358.90 beyond what he accounted for. Investigators, granting doubt in places, present the full findings and anticipate legal action to recover the county’s money. The document covers 1894 to 1898 and notes further church and community items in the area.
The Corydon Public Schools report for the year ending June 2, 1899 lists enrollment 172 and average daily attendance 262 with 78 percent punctuality and 173 truancy cases. It notes 244 not tardy and 7 not absent, 6 transfers, 25 trustee visits, 274 visits by others, 77 days taught and 80 days length of term. Teachers and exam notes follow with unrelated employment and advertisement items appended.
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