08 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1905
Page
1
Public notice promising refunds on cash purchases if customers return their sale ticket with the correct date. It warns tickets must match a carbon copy, emphasizes timing, and mentions an envelope opening on Saturday April 1st with a cash refund of the day’s total sales for qualifying customers.
Soloman Wynn, believed to be the oldest man in the county, is about 90 at his last birthday. He lives five miles west of Corydon with his son James M. Wynn and recalls early county history, Wynnsborough, a Wynn family cotton gin, and life when cotton was hauled to the gin. He describes long-ago mill trips, wolf dangers, and still walks daily with a cane despite snow and ice.
John F. Coleman son of James Coleman of Palmyra died in Washington where he had gone seeking health. He was a young man who left Palmyra about two years ago and went to Indianapolis before traveling to Washington last fall.
Auditors remind readers that all exemption certificates or mortgage exemptions must be filed before May 1. No certificate will be accepted after that date, so act promptly to qualify for the reduction.
An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and other piles in 6 to 14 days. It guarantees refund if ineffective and offers 50 cents price. Druggists may stock it or customers send 50 cents to Paris Medicine Co. St. Louis MO for mail order.
Indiana corn growers discuss two planting methods: furrow with drill versus surface check row planting. Advocates for furrow claim quicker, fuller emergence and easier weed control. drill supporters warn of moisture loss and uneven surfaces. The author urges stronger ground-pressing tools from drill makers. Next week will compare surface planting advantages. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised. Mack Hamilton testifies to their efficacy.
On Tuesday Feb 28 1905 observers witnessed L C Keller and T J Hudson display twenty three tickets each dated for every March salesday except Saturdays. Tickets were sealed in envelopes, mixed, drawn by John L Windell, then sealed again and shown. Remaining tickets were destroyed. Names G I Ginkins Chas Long J L Windell appear.
A citizen argues that poultry raising can support a family with 150 hens. He notes egg prices rising, costs for feed and housing, and records a 1904 yield of over 150 dozen eggs plus table use and hatching. Strong emphasis on breed choice and winter protection.
Sunshine notes health improvements for Carl Wolfe and Amanda Pinaire. Mrs. Sherman Pinaire visits Crandall. Joseph Pinaire travels to Corydon. Town discusses expanding telephone lines and farmers loading two straw cars at Ramsey. W. A. Haas injures his hand handling baled straw. Flora Akerman visits her father Stephen Alexander. Miss Josephine Simon visits relatives. Emma Eskew returns to New Albany after visiting Levi Pinaire. A G F Pinaire child injures mouth on iron.
The Bridgeport area reports an ice filled river and a mild week with no rain. Ed Evans made a business trip to Laconia Monday while several residents' visits and movements are noted including Miss Minnie Fulner in Louisville and Cora Farnsley toward Springfield. Local figures discuss wrecked barges and reflections on newspaper exposure.
Mrs Penelope Fetzer widow of Joachim Fetzer died aged 74 after infirmities of age and lagrippe. She was a longtime member of the Methodist church for fifty seven years and was widely beloved. Funeral from Jak Grove church was led by Reverends Rumbley and Rusk. Kate Fetzer.
Statistics highlight mortality from appendicitis and peritonitis while urging Dr. King's New Life Pills as a claimed remedy. A Chicago resident touts their effectiveness for constipation and biliousness, with a local shop listing 25 cents. Compliments also given to Keller's shoes as the best.
Barred Plymouth Rocks eggs for sale from pen one dollar. Farm rum 50 cents per setting. Farm four miles west of town. I C Raeains Corydon Indiana. For sale righty acres with good improvements cheap easy terms m8-2 Frep V Stautu Corydon Indiana.
Classified notice seeks a mare aged five to eight years for assignment this week. Contact Onas A. Funx at Prral Carviozr, No. 1, Conydon for details and selection.
Obituary notice for infant Sheldon son of James and Anna Crawford who died at six days old on February 19 1905. The brief tribute expresses sorrow and faith while describing the child’s white dress and small burial token.
A Safe Cough Medicine For Children advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for kids with relief guaranteed. It notes usefulness for colds croup and whooping cough and lists Crosier's Corner Drug Store as the seller.
The Ohio Falls Improvement Committee of the New Albany Commercial Club met on Friday to consider Dr R Thomas of English Crawford county presenting a plan to use the river’s water power. The proposal calls for a six foot diameter concrete viaduct under streets and property from above Jeffersonville to Falling Run below New Albany, a six mile run yielding over twenty feet of fall to power nearly all Indiana machinery. Immediate steps might form a company if feasible.
The body of an unknown young man was recovered from the Ohio river near Boone's Landing in Boone township last Thursday. The Coroner conducted an inquest as the body was found amid floating ice and severely mangled. A hand and a foot were torn away by the ice and the clothing was torn. The remains were buried on the river bank. The Coroner could not identify the deceased or determine origin.
A birthday party was held Friday night at Mr and Mrs Peter Day’s home for their daughter Anna who turned 18. Guests danced and enjoyed cake and wine before departing with best wishes for her future.
Advertises a one minute cough cure that allegedly cuts mucus soothes throat and lungs and claims to heal croup and whooping cough. Marketed by generic druggists with dramatic, unverified claims.
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