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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1899
Page
1
A local merchant touts a spring sale featuring clothing, furnishings, hats and shoes. He emphasizes top value, low figures and the cash power benefiting both merchant and customer with enticing discounts across departments.
Advertisement or notice for John J. Morgan presenting My Tailor at 218 Pearl Street in New Albany Indiana. Mentions location and author.
Rev Hilgeman preached an interesting sermon at Nevin Sunday and will preach again March 19. Mrs Hobson and son Dean of Mauckport visited her daughter Myrtle Alstott. Several locals report animal losses and moves including Eskew, Davis, Wright, Adamson, Lahue, and Rosenbarger. Our school under Miss Ida Crosby progresses. others plan moves to Louisville and Danville. A humorous line references DeWitts Little Early Risers.
A testimonial recounts severe blood poison, illness for six years, and failure of doctors. The writer credits Swift's Specific with a complete cure after trying mercury and potash, stating 8 8 8 reaches deep seated cases and promises permanent cure. The note is signed by Mrs T. W. Les of Montgomery, Alabama.
Scott Wiseman is sick. Mrs Ida Baxley near school house is celebrated. Miss Lottie Tindall from Boone township visited Wm Hau. Mrs Florence Crosby of Crandall alive. Edward Baxley recovering from typhoid. Harve Kopp lands mail contract Hill Grove Cory. Wheat looks bad. farmers sowing clover seed. Win Rhodes notable book agent. A P Smith former Christian pastor in region. Miss Dalla Smith visits Preston Hann. Fiveness Wao.
Dick with magic lantern gramophone presents entertainments and shadows by camera. John Nelly confined to bed with pneumonia. Thomas Bowman suffers grip. School progresses under Miss Leila Jordan. Nev Robinson closed protracted meeting at Oak Grove last week. John Quebberman Frank Lottich Horace Flora and J W Robinson keep business trading horses lively.
Sam Windell visited the Engleman family while Robert MecHarry, once confined by frost, can now go out again. Neighbors reported loss of canned fruit and potatoes due to the recent cold. A. S. Curts of Laconia sold Eureka Poultry mixture in the area. Local youths attend protracted meetings at Moberly. The Democrat remains a weekly visitor to nearly every family.
The next institute for Washington township will be held at No. 6 on March 4. Absent teachers to discuss subjects assigned. evening topic will be Compulsory Education with interested participants. The teacher groups include Affirma tive D C Kintner E T Hardsaw T Ek Amy J J Windell and Negative J Z W Baxter H S Sonner Gertrude Hottell W E Best. D C Kintger Secretary. Also an advertising note for GROVE S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC highlighting iron and quinine in a flavorless form with 50 cent price. sepl4 L A Rizty & Sony
Judge Cook rules section 132 152 of the 1895 fee and salary law unconstitutional cites that the section imposes penalties only on the recorder not his sureties and that double jeopardy applies. The case against ex Recorder Tuell concerns defaulted county fees and whether bondsmen may be liable. Prosecutor may appeal to the supreme court. taxpayers demand full accounting and potential further action.
A group of youths converted the town hall in the square into a boxing arena, using public space for raucous bouts. Critics say the chaotic crowds harm youths and urge private venues and parental discipline to curb the nuisance.
Minnie Lillpop daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Lillpop of New Middletown died Saturday Feb 18 after about three weeks illness She was eight years four months and two days old The funeral and burial were in the Catholic graveyard at New Middletown She leaves parents three sisters and three brothers The poem notes a loss for a dear companion and vacant student seat Albany dairyman seeks doctor for sick child and Chamberlains Cough Remedy gains local notice from druggist E S Crosier Druggist mar
Cash paid for million feet of saw logs including white and red oak. Rates vary by log size with $10 per M for clear butt white oak 2 feet up, $7 per M for small butt white oak 18 to 24 inches, $5 per M for top white oak, $7.50 per M for clear butt red oak 2 feet up, and $5 per M for butt red oak 16 to 24 inches. Payment on delivery at R. E. Cuam Muers Lumber Yard in Corydon.
The following individuals have subscribed or paid their subscription to The Drmo- CRAT since the last report: Frank Deitsch Locust Point Andy Ebert Elizabeth Hilary Keisler Greenville Mrs. Ragenia Wortz Lanesville Frank M. Deweese Foresman Ind Andrew Richmer Ulan A Sample Evans Landing Henry Wright Corydon Edward McClure Elizabeth Fredd’e_Beely Jr Elizabeth Levi Sappenfield Corydon Henry Bonames John H Luckett English Elizabeth Swan Hill Grove J. W Wiseman Ramsey Philip Haas Convenience Mrs. David Jacobs Mauckport Joseph Keffey Moberly
The county Treasurer and Deputy H J Friedley report twenty six tax delinquent land tracts sold and proceeds of 1419.83 collected after advertisement. Officials receive credit for their work, as the ad campaign proved effective beyond expectation.
Prof W T Gooden of Illinois leads the Pedagogy department as the motto Better teachers and better work guides the spring term. Claude Hays starts before term opening and Prof Geo B DeTar will teach penmanship this year. Miss Edna Miller nurses the sick at home. John Crayden’s two daughters have secured spring board.
An old gentleman offers boyish wisdom about waiting for the right girl with a roses faced warning. Henry Watterson will deliver a Lincoln lecture at Corydon on Friday night March 17, praised as a leading lecture of today. The event is billed as a lifetime opportunity for Harrison county residents to hear the famed orator.
All persons owing money to Norru- Western Fentisizine Co. are asked to call at the Wrights building in Corydon Indiana, two doors west of the post office, and settle by cash or note with their agent C. A. Bline.
The firm name Rusk and Ebert dissolved by mutual consent on March 1 1899. Andrew Ebert will continue the business, William Rusk ceasing participation. Public notice filed under the partnership names.
A committee of Kina Camp No 3440 M W of A drafts resolutions of respect for Neighbor Samuel H Jack deceased. They note his faithfulness as a neighbor and loving role as husband and father and extend sympathy to his family. The resolutions authorize record entry, distribution to the family, and publication to county papers.
Obituary notice for Jimmy Elmer Baxley aged 38 years 2 months and 7 days who died January 22, 189%, leaving James Baxley and Mary Baxley plus one brother. Parents urged not to weep as Elmer rests in Jesus.
Doylestown Ohio editor A R De Fluent suffered years of rheumatism in his right shoulder and side. He reports immediate relief from Chamberlains Pain Balm and praises its constant use. Availability advertised through KE Crosier Druggist may cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
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