15 Mar 1905
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1905
Page
1
The Huntingburg Independent reports the city council awarded the water works lake dam contract to G C Dovolit tle of Corydon for 4860 after bids were opened. The project begins once weather and ground conditions permit work to start.
A local newspaper lists specials on curtains and dress goods with marked down prices. The ad promises discounts on many items and highlights a limited sale Friday and Saturday with quantities described as limited and stock specific.
The undersigned will sell at public sale at his residence one mile south of Lanesville on Tuesday March 21 1905 his personal property including horses cattle horses wagon buggy full line of late machinery harness house furniture and kitchen furniture. The usual terms will be given and the sale will be held at ten o clock. Lovis Orr.
Mrs Sothia Dick wife of Henry Dick died last week in Teocomeda Taovisville at the age of years. Survived by husband five children including C L Dick resident here. Death leaves local family and ties to Louisville.
By the Court Route. The pills act as a tonic not a drastic purge. DeWitt's Little Early Risers cure headache constipatio n biliousness and more. Mack Hamilton a hotel clerk in Valley City North Carolina says two bottles cured chronic constipation. Sold by all druggists. mar
The Bridgeport area faces a rising river as two million bushels of coal move through the region. Local figures report mixed activity from farming to industry with movements on farms, incuba tor ventures, and road work. A list details winter moves of residents to various farms and properties, while talks hint at baseball and grounds improvements impacting the community.
A letter announces the opening of a new business in the Bullett Block Cory dos Ind offering a complete line of stoves ranges harness and saddlery goods cooking utensils in cast tin and granite tin roofing and tile products plus Waveprite and Peginesular stoves. The proprietor SAM P. Yours to please invites customers to inspect the stock and experience the quality.
J L Tucker editor of the Harmonizer Centre Alabama praises De Witts Witch Hazel Salve for piles cuts and burns. The ad urges everyone to keep the genuine salve on hand and notes it is sold by all druggists.
Miss Mary Jane A3ye and Roy visited friends at Moberly last week. Clara Dallen stays with her sister near Central Barren. Laffite bought three fox hounds. White visited Louisville to see his ill sister. Samuel Rudsey, four, buried at Wood's chapel. Rev. Kendall led funeral. Susan Davis widow of Rit Davis died in Illinois. her remains brought to Wood's chapel for burial.
Elizabeth Hoy AWN DES and Miss Turdin Cone are mentioned amid a communal note. The Ruscoe family returned home after a visit, and many youths attended Black's chapel protracted meeting in Mos. Jou Cline area as sick lists and fertilizer movings were recorded.
In Hill Grove area residents anticipate a wedding soon as Wheat shows well nearby. Jim Deschamp grins broadly, a girl expected. Perry Stonecipher works as a wallpaper agent in the neighborhood while Clarence Sieper Senna once carried a pen knife last week. Bear Wood, Ithodes, Malinda Denbo, and Mia host Nellie Lang from Scout township visiting Mary Hoghman. Dick Hilddenfrases and Arles Stonecipher are sawing wood for Oscar Crasby.
Advertisement claims a cough remedy clears mucus and inflammation in throat and bronchial tubes. It promises quick relief for croup and whooping cough and notes sale by all druggists.
Letters from E Liverpool Ohio and McHenry County North Dakota pledge renewals for The Democrat. Messages mention delayed remittance, weather, land value, and a Great Northern branch project. Miscellaneous requests include seed funding for another year and a note from Depauw University.
Rainy week across the area. Buck Creek telephone line nearly finished. Maurice Rhodes discusses soon finding game. Cort Keller made a business trip to Corydon last week. Miss Annable of Mirnohboth heads to Falls City Monday. Bertha Cooper visits relatives near Mirnabelli Sunday. Brown returns for short visits. several local names mentioned in passing.
Mew fiddlcown and Spyres expected soon as telephone line work nears completion. George Roudenbush showing improvement. Miss Mionie Stallings visited Miss watle Ussier. Rev Moore conducts protracted meeting at Mussleman. Mayere and Hettie Cooper visit Missessa and Grace McIlne. Cuban boy attended service at Black's chapel. Miss Katie McFarland returns home from Louisville school.
Dealers BENDER of Jom BENDER offers Corydon and Studebaker wagons kept in stock and ready to fill orders. The message emphasizes proven reliability and prompt service for buyers seeking durable wagons.
Advertisements claim Dr Kines New Pills cure maladies like constipation and biliousness. M Flannery of Chicago praises their efficacy while other notices offer commissions for travelers distributing samples and circulars. The mock notices list salaries and department addresses in Chicago. Loose end references mention wall paper from W C Awe.
Dr Harry Granison Bill of Indianapolis spoke at the Christian church on One-Sided People. He argued physical mental and moral one sidedness with amusing illustrations, calling attention to prodigies and weak traits. The talk closed a session of four attractions. Mrs Princess Long of Chicago will headline next month.
Miss Pat Wolfe daughter of Mrs Mar Wolfe married Dr J M Hoskins of Marion Ohio at the family home on South Market street. The ceremony was performed by Rev Black of the M O H in the presence of family. The couple departed for the doctor's home after the event.
Philip Walther dies leaving a wife and mother of the deceased, grown daughters, two brothers and a sister. Jaanesville Mutual and local citizens mourn the early departure. A brother four miles south of Lanesville has pneumonia since March 5. Peace to his ashes.
Alonzo Perry died after a long illness in New Middletown Sunda at age thirty five. He leaves a wife and several children. Funeral services were held at the Woodmen's home with a prayer and sermon by Rev Moore. Burial followed in the church cemetery under the Modern Woodmen of America auspices.
Representative Thomas Conlee from this county earned praise from the Indianapolis Sentinel for punctual attendance and serious attention in the House. The veteran lawmaker is described as steady, free of unnecessary bluster, and capable of honest actions as he sees them.
George Amy of Heth township delivered a hog load to Corydon market weighing 2,480 pounds with pigs averaging 310 pounds. The passage also notes a local drugstore Crosier's Corner Drug store offering Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe to buy for children with relief promised for colds, croup, and whooping cough.
Celestian Macherey of Frenchtown Indiana died March 3 after a stroke left him unconscious since March 1. He was 83, a Floyd and Harrison counties resident for 60 years, survived by wife Julia four daughters and two sons. Interment at Catholic cemetery Frenchtown attended by relatives and friends.
Anthony Wayne Briscoe, longtime DePauw resident andMt Tabor Church member, died at home Monday of pulmonary atfe tion at about 72. Funeral was held Tuesday from his residence and he was buried at Mt Ziob burying grounds. He leaves a wife and four sons including Prof Charles F Briscoe of Sherman P and Dr Clarence H A Briscoe of DePauw, plus many relatives and friends.
Fragmented OCR text describes buggies and surreys, colors, and styles offered on the east side of mid a stare. Mentions Ga- Hue receiving hueeres and surreys, with scattered lines about boys and courting, but details are unclear.
Taylor Township reports include visits by residents to Louisville and Hil Dale, with several families hosting friends and relatives. Hog and cattle shipments from Boston Landing are noted along with local appointments and business sales in the community.
Two more weeks of school noted with a sick list. Miss Jennie Wiftar mentioned. A large turnout of young people attended church at Evans' Landing. O. F. Ferree, K. D. Williar and H. W. Williar shipped a lot of fine hogs this week.
The notice lists contracts for marriage licenses involving Jacob Murry Hoskins and Pattrice Wolfe, Philip J. Damon and Nettie B. Denhart, Harry Ripperdan and Ella Sonner, Henry C. Smith and Lou C. Watson, John Newlin and Dovie P. Evans, Horace B. Jacobs and Flora G. Swan. Clerk James A. McRae spent Sunday at his home in Dayo towns.
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