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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1908
Page
7
The Gorgiou Democrat reports unusual June cold in Co. L. Dick moves his show from Lanesville to Georgetown. Conrad and Son advertise pianos from $200 to $400 and claim factory direct sales. Community events include picnics, church suppers, and Children’s Day at Pleasant Ridge. Local life spans visits, furniture closings, and civic work at Glenwood Park and the old capitol building.
Clergy and residents report visits and engagements in Corydon and nearby towns. Rev E I LaRuef travels to New Albany and church events, ice cream socials, a harvest mood, and an excursion to French Lick are planned. Local figures, births, marriages, and road work are reported along with community announcements.
A casual notice column mentions Friedley selling cameras and producing Flash Light photos of children. It notes a camp meeting at Wes ley Chapel starts July 10 and lists several local items and events from the period.
Alexander Holliday, a longtime resident near Laconia, died at his home on June 1 from infirmities of old age. He was about 78, survived by his widow and several children. The body was laid to rest in Marsh Cemetery. he was remembered for a cheerful disposition and many friends.
Kidney health tonic promises a 30 day trial with guaranteed relief. Targets kidneys for backache rheumatic pains and bladder issues. Invigorates the entire system. Sold by L. Riely & Son.
Community items report on residents and activities from Corydon and nearby towns. Notables include university graduates, hotel reassignments, remodeling, farm work, and local commerce, with travel to Valparaiso and Chicago for events and gatherings.
Community organizers announce a July 4 event at Heistans Grove featuring a picnic bazaar and fish fry. Preparations focus on attendee comfort and enjoyment for all guests.
James Crosby bought a monument of C. H. Ginkins and a poor fitting stone placed at the grave of Ben Reynolds in Cedar Hill Cemetery before Decoration Day. Ben lived with Mr. and Mrs. Crosby from youth to manhood and they cherished him as if their own child.
Clark Crecelius of Marengo visited his brother W. H. Crecelius and sister Mrs Kellem two miles south of Corydon on Saturday and Sunday. A prominent Crawford county Democrat, he has held several official posts with credit to his constituents.
Local notes urge spending the Fourth at the Fair Grounds as the best option with mentions of gatherings, water quality from the Fair Ground spring, and community events. People noted include Jacob Ging Sr of New Middletown, Dr W B Denbo, John Kaga of Mauckport, Mary Snyder of Jeffersonville, Ira Kannapel, and other residents. The piece also covers pardons by Governor Wilson, school commencements in Morgan township, and local incidents including a wreck in Hill Grove.
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