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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1899
Page
1
John J. Morgan Great One Price Clothing and Department Store markets itself as a growing local retailer at 21 S Pearl St New Albany Indiana. It emphasizes steady expansion, low prices, and understanding customer wants offering well known brands.
Friday February 14 patrons of district No 11 Ileth township hosted a surprise dinner for their teacher Frank W Shireman County Superintendent and Trustee attended About 100 attended and 150 were present with an enjoyable time The evening included an engaging debate and the superintendent gave a talk while the teacher expressed gratitude for the patrons kindness I Witness.
A reader from Mattie Bedford county Pa reports saving doctor bills by keeping Chamberlains Cough Remedy on hand. They say using the remedy at cold onset prevents doctor visits and cures the illness, with the product sold by E S Crosier, Druggist.
Drugstore ad promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as iron and quinine in a tasteless form for malaria and chills. Claims appeal to children and adults, priced at 50 cents, from L. A. Riley & Son.
A testimonial from R F Williams of Gillsburg Mississippi describes a skin lesion that progressed into cancer. He attributes full recovery to taking 8 8 S medicine, noting no recurrence after ten years.
John Bickel Sr died in his Webster township home February 28 1899 after a long heart trouble. Born November 17 1826 in Bergheim Germany he came to the United States in 1538 at age 11. He married Louisa Richert in 1851 who predeceased him. He leaves 7 children five of whom have died and 19 grandchildren. five more are dead. A lifelong farmer and active St Peters church member his funeral was held March 1 with a large congregation.
Mrs Sallie C Reynolds wife of A T L Reynolds died at her home Wednesday noon March 1 190 aged 46 years 6 months and 3 days after a lingering illness of complications She was daughter of Lewis Foster Spencer township and wife of Alonzo L Reynolds since 1875 Corydon They say she united with Mt Solomon Lutheran church early and lived a Christian life A nurse of many noble traits devoted wife and mother She died peacefully and trusted in her Lord and Savior Survived by husband one son two daughters father five sisters and many relatives Funeral conducted by Revs Stern and Clinton from the M E church Cedar Hill cemetery burial followed by large gathering Corydon March 6 1599 AL R
An Albany dairyman aided by Chamberlains Cough Remedy while awaiting a doctor for a child with croup. The child improved before the physician arrived and the remedy gained local adoption. Sold by E S Crosier Druggist with a recommended One Minute Cough Cure for coughs and chest pains.
The auditors finish their work and will file a report with the board of commissioners this morning. The full contents are not yet disclosed but are expected to reflect conditions previously described in these columns. The Democrat will publish the full report next week for readers. The paper notes the death of Henry Grantz, a 55 year old shoemaker, on March 1, 1890, after pneumonia and heart trouble. He leaves a wife, a mother, five children, and is mourned by many. Funeral rites were held with G A R and L M A S members attending, Father Peckskampf officiating, burial at Catholic cemetery.
All indebted persons are requested to call at our office in Wright's building Corydon Ind two doors west of P 0 to settle accounts by cash or note with our agent Mr C A Bline. March 4w.
The C. V. N. C. Spring term begins March 28. Prof. W. T. Gooden from Illinois is hired to boost teacher motivation. Prof. Venner leaves Berea College to join, specializing in History Rhetoric and Geography and known as an artist. Prof. DeTar praised for penmanship. Mrs. Hallett to teach Latin. Mr. Mowrer to continue shorthand and typing. school emphasizes student material interests and state-board alignment. Address E. S. Hallett.
Last Friday Clyde and Carl Lottich sons of Conrad Lottich Posey township crossed Pfrimmer ford on Little Indian creek when a swift current toppled their buggy. One escaped to shore while the other landed on a nearby island remaining frozen until night. The buggy tore apart downstream as neighbors tossed wood to the trapped youth to start a fire before rescue.
The list shows subscribers and payments since the last report including Henderson Conlee Elizabeth John Isterling New Salisbury F A Krauserill Ramsey fr P Harn Newaukum Wash J H Flora Mauckport W H P Wiseman Corydon Leonard Ickman Moberly Clauds Snyder Layton Ind Theodore Elbers Lanesville P P Flock Moberly H F E Farnsley Elizabeth The druggist recommends De Witt s Little Early Risers as a liver regulator prompting a quote about regulating the world.
Ex Trustee J P Heuser of Ramsey announces a sale on March 15 and each following day until all is disposed of. The sale will include horses cows hogs wagon stock scales houses and lots and stored merchandise with expectant large attendance.
Miss Minnie Simler of Lanesville will attend next term. Bert Kelly of Clark county engages board for Spring term. Homer Todd of Floyd county arranged for a full year's work at the Normal. Emery Cunningham of Crawford county will move to Corydon to attend the Normal. Rusk & Ebert dissolves March 1 1899. Ebert continues business. L A Risery and J Rothock promote One Minute Cough Cure as best remedy. Grand jury reports petty misdemeanors in county. thefts cited nearby. Congressman Zenor travels to Little Rock with wife for several weeks.
Brice W Reagan transfers 40 acres for 100 dollars to Randia Schickles. Isaac Letterman transfers 104 acres for 2500 dollars to Chas E Kirk. Jackson Regot transfers 40 acres for 200 dollars to Walter M McKinney. Auditor Harrison county transfers 40 acres to Chas Smith. Geo A Keller transfers 42 acres for 225 dollars to Michael C Kirkham. Eldridge MckKinster transfers 96 acres for 3000 dollars to James W Mckin ster. James and Elizabeth Faith transfer 211 acres for 225 dollars to B K Riss ler. Benjamin F Rissler transfers 66 acres for 350 dollars to Fletcher K Rob son. Irwin Applegate and others transfer pilot 127 Corydon to John T Mathes for 325 dollars. Warder W Stevens and others transfer 20 acres for 513 dollars to C L Stevens.
An advertisement claims women misattribute kidney and bladder symptoms to female weakness. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal remedy for neuralgia, headaches, rheumatism, and urinary trouble, available at drug stores for 50 cents or one dollar, with a free sample and book by mail.
State amendments ban all fishing in May and June during spawning season. Polluting streams and dynamiting are punished. July to September allow small seines with 2 inch minimum mesh and trot lines up to 50 hooks. Licenses required from State Fish Commissioner. Bass under nine inches and crappies under six inches in seines must be returned. sein owners must post $200 bond. Penalties range from 5 to 50 dollars. attempt counts as catching.
An advertisement offers cash for 100000 railroad ties at seven dollars per tie and for various sizes of white and red oak logs at set prices per thousand feet. Delivery at Corydon required. Also included are diploma exam notices and health cure claims from local editors and drug ads.
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