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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1899
Page
1
A narrator asserts that the universe and science hide in clothing. From boyhood, the speaker has devoted time to making garments, claiming supreme tailoring skill and perfected fit through experience and precise finishing.
John J. Morgan urges Crawford county farmers to push for better roads, arguing current mud roads burden farmers and taxes. The piece questions township trustees’ road work and calls for a universal road law exempting no one. Religious notes from Boone township praise Qualdren’s Day at Rehoboth church with Rev. Ganter directing singing and infant baptisms. Local endorsements from Wm Gallagher of Bryan Pa. highlight short remarks on medicine claims and One Minute Cough Cure praised for quick relief.
Funeral services were held Saturday for Michael Schweinhart who died Friday at his residence east of Corydon. He was born in Germany 64 years ago and emigrated at a young age. He leaves a brother in Pittsboro Pa and many friends. The community notes also mention a steamer excursion by E E Karleck Matthews, a local church burial and a local paper Prescott Birdseye News, plus real estate and insurance notices as part of a regional column. The Board of Review continues its assessment work while the town schools reappoint J W Riddle as superintendent.
Mr Joe Miles aged father of Mrs Theo Starr of this place died Friday after weeks of illness. His remains were taken to Depauw and laid to rest in the old Fairdale burial ground, accompanied by relatives. The Crawford County Democrat notes his long residence in Harrison county and his local prominence.
In Corydon residents are urged not to panic over a supposed smallpox scare as officials insist no injuries or illnesses have occurred. The notice lists several properties for sale in New Salisbury Indiana, including 60 acres of land, a two story house, barns, orchards with fruit trees, and store stock, offered by I. H. Adamson with contact in New Salisbury.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds in Palmyra and surrounding area with sums from $5 to $2,250 including parcels to and from Marion R. Ollis, Wm. H. Bragh, Maria Dooley, and others. Additional items cover poultry powder endorsements, bids for a Frenchtown parsonage project, Kentucky convention notes, Corydon baseball results, local visits, a birth, and Fourth of July preparations with community notices and local commentary.
An Et Shuck & Son wagon party led by Master Oscar travels from Washington town to Rocky Hollow. The group includes Misses Stocksiigrer Allen Chapel Martin Mathes Griffin Klebar Wright Wire and Messrs Wright O Conner Mil ler Mitchell. They camp at Big Indian near Mr Amy’s home, fish frogs, shoot, boat ride, and dine on coffee and a frog feast. Physicians attend after a hot day. details note frogmen and handsome views. ad for Jersey Cow offered.
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