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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1906
Page
3
The Mound City Paints and Oils advertises purest linseed oil and the best and brightest paints that cover the most surface at the best value. Sold by Wm. Mitchell Co. in Mound City.
Mrs. Alden born Stout, recently widowed by Daniel Allen of Scotts Hire, was lured to the city on a wedding trip last Friday. She slept in an eastern city house, waited on a river bank Saturday while Allen borrowed $3 from her, then reported the troubles to Capt. Cannon and was sent home to Austin by Township Trustee Moss.
William J. Bryan and Mrs Bryan arrive in St Petersburg from Berlin and plan to stay until Friday before proceeding to Stockholm and Christiana on their way to London. He aims to witness Haakon’s elevation in Christiania and to observe Russia's parliamentary struggle up close visiting the House and meeting popular movement leaders. The Bryans were luncheon guests at the Neimichel Palace of Ambassador and Mrs Mever.
Willis T. Morgan of Concord New Hampshire, a retired U S A commissary sergeant, recalls two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with keeping him in perfect health. The medicine treats coughs colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases and is sold by I A Riley Son druggist at 50 cents and 1 00 with a trial bottle free. jun
The annual stockholders meeting of the Savings and Loan Association of Corydon will be held June 2, 1906 at 3:30 PM in the First National Bank building Corydon Indiana. V H Bullet President Wa Ripney Secretary.
A series of pithy religious maxims advocates living by faith and obedience. It urges keeping Christ’s commandments, pruning through the Spirit, doing right to please God, and prioritizing God’s business over personal pursuits. It warns against anger, arrogance, and selfish conduct while stressing moral steadfastness.
Robert P. Cullen formerly of New Albany died at his Indianapolis home reportedly of a broken heart. He was 43 and had remarried after his first wife died. He had met his current wife at the St. Louis World’s Fair and later declined in health. He wished to be laid beside his first wife in Greenville Floyd County. Cullen spent years selling optician’s outfits and traveled worldwide for expositions.
An advertisement offers 100 dollars reward for an uncured catarrh case and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials from Toledo wholesalers. Separately Elizabeth Hancock of Blue Miner township sues Jacob Hancock for divorce alleging cruel treatment after twenty years of marriage and a separation on June 11, 1906.
Delayed items list visits and family news from Myrtle and nearby areas. James Elis and wife visited Henry Miller. Ivan Barrow and wife with Mrs. Martin Mangleman. Mrs Mix of New Albany visited Mrs. Maggie Miller. Chavk’s two children visiting brother-in-law Tom Winn. Plorace Davis and family visited near Crandall. Sylvia Housel retired after visiting Corydon relatives. Laie Beengman and wife near Corydon visited Ray Wrialit. Several youths attended commencements at New Salisbury and Moberly. Emma Lahue visited her parents near Elizabethtown. Edi Weight, formerly with Isureka Telephone Co. near Bradford, returned there. Rev. Mason preached at our Chapel and set June 24 at 1 am. Charles Keller and wife with William House and families visited Dan Rhodes near Central.
Mrs Lizzie Sparks is on the sick list. Turlie Simith of Elizabeth visited home folks Monday. Edward Bryant and family spent Sunday with Chris Shaffer. Mrs Mattie Combs and son of New Albans are visiting home folks. Miss Abbie Kerr went to Elizabeth to stay with Walter Kerr. Samuel Johnson and family visited John Lemmel and family Sunday. Thomas Coombs, suffering with stomach cancer, is not better. John Buckles and family of Fish town visited John Shill miller's family Sunday. John Lemmel and family and Mrs Alice Fryerear attended Michael Lemmel's funeral at Elizabeth Sunday.
George Tranb is on the sick list. Miss Edna Harmon visited Miss Myrtie Byerley Sunday. FP M Byerley visited Otto Voyles and family at Palmyra. Mrs Lida Kramer and son Lawrence from Louisville and Mrs Barbara Bonifer from New Albany visited their father. Straberry and ice cream festival at Albert Harm residence, hosted by Edna, drew a large group including Myrtie Byerley Bertha Turner Mary Turner Florence Watson Allie Purcell Mayme McCrady Mrs Emma Harmon.
Miss Mamie Steph of Texas visits relatives near Depauw Hill. Joseph Mathey and wife visit Harrison Alexander near Ramsey. Mrs Mary Ramsey of New Albany visits Joseph Mathey with Ed Peters and wife. Fermen Sieg returns from Louisville bakery work for a short visit. An ice cream supper honoring the Woodmen lodge on Saturday night at Depauw is well attended. Miss Fila Wright wins a cake as most popular young lady.
Death From Lockjaw never follows an injury dressed with Buecklen's Arnica Salve. its antiseptic and healing properties prevent blood poisoning. Chas. Oswald, merchant of Wensselaersville, N. Y., writes If cured Seth Burch of this place of the ugliest sore on his neck I ever saw. Cures Cuts Wounds Burns and Sores. 2hat L. A. Riley & Son's drug store. Juno Capt. Stockslager is home from Washington City to spend a few days.
The Christ an Church hires a minister after a period without a regular pastor. Rev Black has led the Methodist church for nearly four years and remains popular. Dr Irvine has preached at the Presbyterian church for over a year. The community anticipates harmony between the two churches and the welcomed addition to their pulpits.
A male infant was found in a vault at the rear of Charles W. Rosenbarger’s New Albany home. Martha Hardin, aged fifteen, was identified as the mother. The night prior a baby girl about eight months old was found on Frank H. Pennington’s porch wrapped in an outing blanket and showing neglect.
Transfers show numerous entries throughout Corydon and Elizabeth including 61 acres sold for 1600 to Charles F Letter. 14 acres for 3400 from Anos Lynel to Joseph Tynch. 185 acres for 1743 27 to Robt N Davis. and additions and lots changing hands in Corydon Milltown and Elizabeth. An advertisement notes drug stock move to Mauckport with full line of medicines paints and oils inviting customers.
Worth W. Foster of New Albany, a naval cadet dismissed from the United States Naval Academy for involvement with other cadets, may be reappointed under a Senate bill granting Roosevelt authority to readmit certain dismissed cadets. After dismissal he worked at a Norfolk shipbuilding firm and later joined the cable steamer Burnside through Senator Everidge and local supporters.
The passage extols unselfish living and small deeds. A gentle word to the angry, encouragement to the at risk, and a cheerful manner boost others. Noble character and high thoughts in a stranger's face inspire bracing, noble influence in life.
MF M F Burroughs of Bluffton Indiana says Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has served his family for years and is a near certainty to be needed before summer ends. He urges purchase now from C KR Watson successor to Crosier Co. jun
A railing piece asserts the tongue is the most dangerous human instrument, more volatile than dynamite. It likens careless speech to a hair trigger causing long lasting harm, listing crimes of criticism unkindness gossip lying scandal malice and hate that breed sorrow and even murder.
An 19th century ad claims Electric Bitters restore health from stomach and liver disorders with testimonials from Ss A Brown of Pennettaville. It lists uses including chills fever malaria biliousness backache kidney and bladder issues. Sold by L A Riley Son druggists at 50 cents. Also notes Abraham Lincoln log cabin home at Central Park Louisville and supplier ads for pipe fittings and machine oil.
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