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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1916
Page
2
Dr J A Hottell with 27 years in practice offers a free eye examination and complete gold filled frames and glasses with lenses, center crystal, hair pin and chain or ear loop for 3 pounds. Aluminum frames 1.75 with case. Other opticians charge much more. Office upstairs in Bulletin Block J 21-2w.
Vermont Republicans in convention denounce the Democratic Party as weak and vacillating while praising its three year record. The piece credits Democrats with major banking and currency reforms tariff reform a stronger navy rapid military preparedness and peacetime policies. It contrasts with sixteen years of Republican rule since the Civil War.
The old guard tested candidates and laughed at T. NR. early in the week. By Saturday their bluff faded as Lodge emerged but received only seven votes. The old guard aimed to show contempt for Roosevelt in a dramatic fashion, with Lodge shaping the platform.
An Adler-i-ka mixture of buckthorn bark glycerine and related ingredients is claimed to relieve constipation sour stomach and gas. The preparation supposedly cleanses both bowels and may relieve or prevent appendicitis with a spoonful dose and short treatment. W. H. Davis Dugeist notes easy action and astonishing effects.
Classified ad urges readers to send name, address, and a reference to start a lucrative home business from 66 Murray St New York City. County commissioners plan to convene next Monday for July term with road petition hearings on Wednesday.
Children of Corydon Christian Church led by Mrs Zell Hottell sang and recited in a Sunday morning program. Rev Cossaboom delivered a brief talk as John Heth reported on the Sunday School Convention in Muncie with about 2000 delegates. Local property rental notices by trustees include A L Bullett’s blacksmith shop and Oscar Shuck’s bakery corner.
Farmers are busy cutting wheat while Blue River Valley Grange held its Saturday meeting and children’s services filled Sunday night. Locals note visits among families including Julius Hughes at Shrigley residence and Camila Rothrock staying with Mrs. Daisy Best. White Cloud tops Ramsey in a 17 to 4 baseball game at Bennett diamond.
After July 1 P will not fill any prescriptions for whiskey or prohibited narcotic drugs under any conditions or circumstances. John P. Isterling, Druggist.
Astoria New York woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief from years of illness and back pain without surgery. She reports chills pain and fatigue eased after starting the remedy and returning to normal meals and health. Letters to the Pinkham Laboratory recount similar experiences.
Prominent Harrison county businessman Victor Henry Bullent died at his Corydon home on East Chestnut Street last Monday night at eight o'clock after a year of poor health and six months confined to home. Born November 8, 1848, he lived his life in the county and leaves his wife Mahala Johnson, six children including William J. Bullent, three daughters, nine grandchildren, and two brothers John J. Bullent and Paul C. Bullent.
W H Bulleit a Corydon banker and Savings and Loan president since 1591 passed away. He built a business with his brothers and sons, was a devout member of Corydon M I church and fraternals including Masons Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and Maccabees. Funeral at Corydon M EF church with Masonic rites at Cedar Hill cemetery.
Farmers benefited from a week of good harvesting weather while local notes promote 5 percent shares from the Corydon Savings and Loan Association. Investors may pay $100 in full for a paid up share or select instalment shares with a monthly minimum of $1.00. The ad also mentions sewing machine repairs at Novelty Repair Shop.
The Heidelberg Sunday School plans a big celebration on Thursday August 3 at Fry's Grove near Corydon three and a half miles southwest Speakers include Prof Christie Purdue University and Dr J M Walker New Albany District Superintendent M E Church Topics The Upbuilding of Country Life Refreshments will be provided All Sunday schools ministers and the public invited W H Minter pastor New Middletown facilitates inquiries
Miss Anna Lamb and Mr. George A. Hyndman wed at the bride’s Hawthorne avenue home with Rev. Thus Lowe officiating. The couple plans a eastern honeymoon and will reside in Cumberland Iowa after July 15. Lamb, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Lamb, was a county teacher before becoming a nurse in the West.
The two-page supplement should be kept by every subscriber as it contains valuable political material from the Democratic National Platform and speeches by Temporary Chairman Martin H. Glynn of New York and Permanent Chairman Ollie James of Kentucky from the Democratic National Convention.
Mr Charles Sims of Leavenworth Indiana and Miss Ruth Smoots of White Cloud Indiana wed in Akron Ohio on June 24. Rev H A Younts officiated and the couple will reside in Akron where Mr Sims works for The BF Goodrich Co.
Splendid ninety two acre tract for sale four miles northwest of Corydon. Describes good land that lays well with plenty of fruit. Includes a good house and barn and sits on a public highway near a main pike to Corydon. Address and terms available at this office.
Roy H. Koy to Jack A. Stover and Frank H. Spencer to Myrtie Patterson marry license notices recorded.
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