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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
7
The Corydon Democrat lists new springinghame at Bennett's and notes visitors and residents moving between Corydon and nearby towns. It mentions auctions and sales, medical and household ads, and several local people traveling to Bloomington and Louisville for work or study.
A promotional notice urges readers to consult doctors about keeping Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for colds coughs and bronchitis and to use Ayer's Pills for liver support. It promotes early treatment and suggests doctors would approve occasional liver-stimulating doses.
Beechwood Chips reports delays as JLA Quebbeman’s eyes improve rapidly. C. L Dick sold a picture entertainment outfit to Jacob Kerler. A J Thomas recovering from pneumonia. Mr Nelson of Louisville visited family on the 21st. Dora Hull surprised on birthday. Trustees praise Paterson as seven months’ schoolboard. An encyclopedia to be purchased with entertainments proceeds on the 21st 22nd and 23rd. Ira Dick aided Jacob Keller with the moving picture outfit. Willie Quebbeman and family visited Henry Quebbeman in Anderson Indiana.
Wayne Smith visits relatives at Elizabeth while Uncle Michael Geitz is reported poorly again. Oscar Brown and R W Scott suffer lagrippe. Our school progresses with Wm Havswald as teacher. Mrs Lorena Emily and children recover enough to be out. George Emily now in Corydon reports a new boy at his home. Mrs Nathen Smith and Mrs John Quebbeman visited the correspondent last week. Mrs Ames Kennedy and children visited Mrs Ann Allen on the pike. George Washington birthday entertainments by C L Dick at Lear's schoolhouse were pleasant and instructive.
Muddy conditions prevail in Brush Heap Springs as residents work on maple molasses. Herschel Norton visits Uncle Charlie Walker and family. Maude Black guests Luke Sims. Lillie Brown visits Jess Harmon in New Albany. Several locals attend LeMay gathering for music and conversation.
The Third Congressional District presents two Democratic nominees for Attorney General Milton B. Hottell of Salem Washington county and Richard M. Milburn of Jasper Dubois county. Both are capable lawyers and will be chosen by voters at the State convention or for another candidate. The district’s total vote is expected to favor one of the two, though the majority is uncertain.
Hursttown reports a twelve pound boy born at John Alstott’s home and hints point to a wedding soon. Lawrence Stevens from Ford County Kansas visits nearby. Herschel Wright left February 25 for Argenta Iowa for work. The community attended Mrs. Isaac Lahue’s funeral at Wood’s chapel. Carl Lahue’s hip disease keeps him from school. Young locals enjoyed a revival meeting led by Rev. L Kendall at Pennington chapel.
The hunting and fishing headquarters on Little Blue River west of town, opened last Friday and Saturday with an elaborate luncheon and dinner. Guests praised the old fashioned fireplace feature and the cabin menu included corn cake and bacon roast pork and beans chicken pot-pie roasted potatoes pumpkin pie popcorn and coffee.
The County Council convened on Tuesday March 3 by order of the Board of Commissioners but failed to achieve a quorum and no business could be transacted. Three members attended: Cuas L Stevens and John K Morris Democrats and Wm F Bake Republican.
In a Pinch use Allen's Foot Ease a powder for tired aching swollen feet. Over 30 000 testimonials. Druggists sell it 25 cents. Do not accept substitutes. Trial package free by mail. Address Allen S Olmsted Le Roy New York.
Dr. Osten Mellon offers a one hundred acre farm in Boone township for rent for part of the crop. The notice invites prospective tenants to inquire about terms and available leases.
Proceedings of the March Term 1908 Board of Commissioners record Peter Elbers receiving a license to retail intoxicating liquors in Lenaville. David I. Borden exempt from poll tax. Charles W. Smith denied poll tax exemption. John S. Bennett et al seek highway change in Taylor township. viewers appointed. Spencer township gravel road project state agent guarantees contractor work per plans.
Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in the Children's Home in New York, to cure feverishness, bad stomach, teething disorders, regulate bowels and destroy worms. Over 10 000 testimonials. Sold by druggists 25 cents. Free sample. Allen Olmsted, LeRoy, N.Y. mill 4w.
A three year old black mare with two white feet is for sale. She is broke to work in wagon and buggy and described as good and gentle. Contact John T. Pearson Jad Locust Point.
A bulleted home remedy pitch by Mrs. M. Summers offers a cure for rheumatism including muscular and joint pain. It claims to remove uric acid, loosen stiff joints, purify blood, and improve vitality without climate changes, inviting written proof requests from sufferers.
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