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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1905
Page
3
Notice honors Harry S. LaDuke who died May 26 1905 aged 21. The funeral June 4 at Glenwood cemetery was the largest ever held there led by Rev Zugg. The family mourns as neighbors reflect on his kindness and faith, hoping for reunion beyond the grave. Rozenn
Crandall notes Dr McCartney's poor condition at writing time. Philip Flock injured this week while loading legs. Myr Flock of White Cloud visits bedside. Miss Lydia Leffler returns from Louisville. Harrison County Telephone Co. installs a new exchange. Crandall described as a good place to live with neighbors and no saloons. Burnville defeat by a visiting team from Mott's Station.
An old note asserts Cuban diarrhoea is severe in Cuba veterans and that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured a Houston man after several doctors failed. The testimonial from Mrs Minnie Jacobs insists one bottle cured him and notes sale at Crosier's Comer Drug Store.
Instruction on traveling to California via the Chicago and North Western Line with two daily through trains the Overland Limited and the California Express. Electric lighting, under three days to reach San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland. Full details from W B Kniskern Chicago. Also a rental notice for a five room cottage near the public square.
Jacob Windish born August 13 1850 in Morgan township died of consumption at Cottage Hospital Peoria Illinois. He married Elizabeth Heuser July 29 1877 and four of six children survive. Funeral held at German Reformed church New Salisbury led by Rev Sheepfie with many attendees.
A cablegram from the Kronprinz Wilhelm voyage to Bremen carried the word Admiring to George Pfau Sr and his wife, arriving in Plymouth en route to England. The message, sent via the Minneapolis, was received at Sagaponack New York before sight of England, signifying all is well.
Commissioners decide on location of a highway with viewers appointed for Waters claim and a favorable report on Deatrick petition. Demands for damages totaling 375 dollars prompt appointed reviewers to assess claims. Appraisers are ordered to appraise the New Albany Lanesville Corydon pike road and report findings.
New Albany shipments of strawberries by express and refrigerator cars through Sunday night totaled 33 645 cases, 24 896 gallons, down from last year’s roughly 75 000 gallons. Local city sales amount to 10 000 cases or 60 000 gallons, bringing total marketed crop to 43 648 cases or 265 596 gallons. Black cap and red raspberries are now on the market with prices around 3.25 to 3.50 per case for black caps and 2.25 for reds. average yield noted.
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a 100 dollar reward for uncured catarrh. Endorsers Warping, Rinnax & Manvin vouch for F J Cheney 15 years of business integrity. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and requests information about Emma Hornback who married John T Ritter in 1865. Mayor Grose of New Albany seeks re election.
Home made foods like cake muffins and tea biscuits taste fresher and cleaner using Royal Baking Powder. It helps housewives bake at home quickly and economically with fine cake raised biscuits puddings frosted cakes cookies crullers and crusts, a superior bake-day aid from Royal Baking Powder Co New York.
On June 7 1905 relatives and friends held a surprise dinner for Weigand Bickel of Franklin township to mark his 80th birthday. The event featured his brother C C Bickel from Louisville, a first auto ride, and many relatives and neighbors in attendance. Prof Mowrer photographed the gathering.
The Carlinville Enquirer profiles a sixty year old farmer noted as rich with a harsh, workaholic life. It quotes rumors of family strife including a late wife and estranged sons and a predicted large funeral.
An old testimonial extols Bucklen's Amica Salve for cuts burns ulcers fever sores and sore eyes. D L Gregory of Hope Texas says it cured a bad sore and helped sore eyes. Sold for 25 cents at L A Riely and Son's drug store.
The Courier Journal reports an electric road project from New Albany to Corydon with already rebuilt sections and planned extensions toward Edwardsville Franklin township Lanesville and Corydon. The goal is rapid construction and possible future links to French Lick and West Baden Springs providing direct access from New Albany and Louisville to the resorts.
A New York Herald Chicago correspondent estimates the 1905 winter wheat crop at 411 million bushels across 14 states with Kansas 75 million, Nebraska 39 million, Missouri 37 million. Kentucky 10 million. Spring wheat adds about 259 million, totaling 670 million bushels, the largest since 1901 when 747 million were harvested.
Andrew Stonecipher was chosen as Poor Farm Superintendent by the Board of Commissioners for a two year term starting next September with a bid of 365 dollars per year. John G. W. Stonecipher offered 500 dollars per year, having served five years, but the lower bid won.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a sure cure for bowel and stomach ailments including headache and costiveness. The product is sold at L A Riely & Son's drug store for 25 cents. Mentions Miss Nola Maxedon of Louisville visiting relatives here last week.
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