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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1911
Page
6
Local items report March markets and auctions in Corydon and vicinity. Notices announce sales at Frenchtown and Langport, farm goods from Jackson & Co, Davis stores promotions, and family news including marriages and relocations plus health ads and poultry pricing.
The river is falling and residents report several travelers returning from the South. Local men consider enlisting. Captain Ed Hughes launches the steamer Trustler John. Prominent locals plan to engage in tobacco farming in Weldon Kentucky and the mussel industry in Vitica.
On Wednesday March 15 the White Top School in Harrison township held its close with a noon feast despite bad weather. Patrons enjoyed afternoon and evening recitations and dialogues while praising teacher Miss Edna Mc Rae who may return next year. A car load of lime and Portland cement arrived at W. H. Bullett & Sons.
The Allen Brothers start a new hotel in Brandenburg Kentucky inviting friends from across the river to call on them for accommodations. The property was formerly the Wathen Hotel and is now named Hotel Brandenburg run by pleasant proprietors who aim to make guests feel at home. Mound City Paints may cost a touch more, but MircHeury Co. offers options.
The Ricly drug store advertises ZEMO and ZEMO soap with a money back guarantee for any irritated or itching skin including eczema pimples and dandruff. The offer targets infants and adults and notes ZEMO is sold locally by L B Meig in Corydon. Also mentions Lindsey's sale north of Crandall on March 2 with sale details.
Mrs. L. C. Adams hosted a Monday evening event in Corydon Junction honoring Sarj Clarence Byrne of the U S Regular Service. Guests included Mary McIntosh Francis Adams May Rose and others. Music filled the night with several classical selections and a dainty lunch followed. The attendees wished Byrne success in his new enlistment. XX Geo. W. Lindsey sale announced for Crandall area March 25, 1911.
The Embroidery Club surprised Mrs. Oscar V. Shuck at her home last Wednesday. Members gathered, played Winch, enjoyed strawberry cream and cake, and the group later departed after a pleasant evening. The Vulcan plow ad claims strength endurance and superiority, urging readers to try one.
Globe, Daybreak and O. SK. fertilizers offered at Ransey stock. Crayden to wait on customers in my absence. New Salisbury, R. RB. 1. n115-Sw
Charles Markham elected President of Illinois Central Railroad Company meets his long separated brother John Markham, a Kentucky bricklayer, in Memphis after a Civil War era reunion. The brothers confirm their kinship after a private car encounter and shared memories.
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