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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
6
A notebook advertisement offers a home treatment for bedwetting claiming it cures children and adults. Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana provides free instructions by mail without requiring money. The copy urges mothers to write today and not blame the child.
A long note reflects on receiving fifty seven expressions of appreciation for essays published by Corydon Press on the author's 70th birthday. It contrasts friendly acclaim with anonymous harsh letters and expresses gratitude for readers, editors, and the goal of upholding literature and civic virtue.
Lucinda Frances Beard Wolfe born October 2, 1838, married to Marcus A. Wolfe on September 25, 1860. She had two sons Frank and Clay, died June 14, 1912 at age 73 years 8 months 12 days. Survived by husband, sons, relatives, and many friends. member of the Christian church for about 35 years. Funeral June 15 at residence in Mauckport conducted by M E pastor George W Speedy, burial in nearby cemetery.
New Salisbury scene with visits from Miss Nellie McCoy to Iowa, Anna Dannreuther’s Indiana and New Albany trip, and Esther Grossback with the Dannreuther family. Local events include an ice cream social benefiting the school library, Sunday School outings to C C Burn's cave, and various residents traveling to Louisville, Indianapolis, and Arkansas for work or family.
Harvest season nears as rain benefits crops and roads receive attention. Rev M L Peter attended Synod in Claremont. Mrs Rachel Feller improves from illness. Albert Hershman and crew worked roads last week. Young residents attended Bethany ice cream supper. Harry and Isaac Feller purchased a black mare and new buggy. Ice cream supper at Walnut Valley schoolhouse next Saturday benefits Mt Solomon church.
The report lists Sunday school attendance totals for Corydon from last Sunday morning: Methodist 188 United Brethren 166 Christian 145 and Presbyterian 90, with a total of 589 persons across the four denominations.
The time and place of the following commencements have been definitely arranged Heth Tp Mauckport June 21 Spencer Tp Frenchtown June 22 Boone Tp Laconia July 4 A D Deweese Co Supt.
Mr and Mrs Robert Pitman and their young son visited the Grable home. J H Jones of Louisville toured his farm here last Friday. Stanley Smith returned from relatives near Elizabeth with cousin Dewey Duggins. Misses Mertie and Angie Conrad visited Ira K Conrad at the Epileptics home in New Castle Ind. Martin Emily was bitten by a viper while planting cabbage and received whiskey from Dr Neely. he is recovering.
The undersigned will sell her personal property at a public auction one mile northwest of New Middletown on Saturday July 6 1912. Items include a young Jersey cow and other farm tools plus a share of a Deering binder. Purchasers must execute notes with approved surety. Sale starts at 1 pm. Mrs Katie Berryman and C B Kopp, Auctioneers.
The seventh annual Sunday school celebration at Pfrimmer's Chapel will be held Thursday July 11. All county Sunday schools and the public are invited. A strong program is planned with ample ice cold water and refreshments on the grounds. Nellie Barrow and W A Turley are secretary and superintendent respectively.
Union Chapel in Boone township will hold its annual Sunday school celebration on July 13. The church dedication is set for July 14 with Rev. Harley Jackson of Seymour preaching the dedicatory sermon.
Advertises seeking to purchase First National Bank stock at 180 dollars per share. Inquiries directed to the bank for details and offers.
Effective Monday December 4 Southern Railway will establish a new Pullman sleeping car service between St Louis and Jacksonville Florida on a one night schedule.
Owner J W Cunningham presents the horse kept by Jox BowER, drawing interest for potential buyers. The report notes the horse is in season at Lanesville and New Middown with focused appeal to those seeking good horses.
Abou No 53810 a black Percheron stallion with small star foaled June 16 1906 bred and owned by Maiers Bros St Marys Ohio weighs over 1600 pounds registered by the Percheron Society of America Chicago IL certificate of pedigree confirms sire line through Navi gateur and Utopia and dam lines including Valtina Brillant and Mignon dated June 12 1908 Chicago Illinois seal date
Maxwell No. 2799 foaled June 16, 1909. Sire Blue Maltese dam Black Jewels bred by W. J. Johnson Pekin Indiana. Mare service by Maxwell and Abou limited to mares at 12 dollars. Owner Peter A. Hurton keeper Harry Lemmel. Registry certificate available on application. Care provided but no liability for accidents.
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