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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1900

Page

8

Lanesville Choir Serenades Longtime Friend on 51st Anniversary

The Lanesville Maenner Chor led by Prof Prelle and members including John J P Henry and Lewis Zabel entertained Philip Reinhardt south of town last Saturday night for his 51st anniversary. The gathering included welcome, songs, and good cheer with guests later leaving wishes for many more such occasions. Meyer rejoices at a new baby boy. Local visits include Lewis Walter of Leavenworth Kansas to see his ill mother. Rev Peckskamp of the Lanesville Catholic church invites priests for the 40 Hours Devotion with daily services in English and German. Miss Addie Hurst announces spring goods opening April 5,7. Obituaries note Wm Andrew son of Geo Dowdle of near Breckenridge. Franklin township boasts John Kasper age 90 as oldest man, John Joeswein next at 88, and Mrs Sarah Rumley as oldest woman at 93.

Lanesville Maenner Chor Prof. Prelle John J. P Henry Lewis Zabel Wm. Knoell Conrad Lottich John Redick P. A. Day Henry Jaegers C. P. Endris A. H. Dirck Jno Meurer Philip Reinhardt Reinhardt Meyer Lewis Walter Leavenworth Kan Walters Addie Hurst Wm. Andrew Geo. Dowdle

Central Indiana Rural News Briefs

Central area notes show farmers busy sowing oats and a surge of travel to Salt River. Rev. Keagy has moved to the county parsonage to lead Congregational churches for a year. May McKinn, wife of William, died last Saturday and was buried Sunday with Rev. Keagy officiating. Schools in the township are mostly closed and Central church preaches Sundays. Fruit experts predict abundant peaches unless late frost harms crops.

Sam Cunningham Geo. Wiseman Corydon Frost Salt River Franklin Keagy Indianapolis William McKinn Bethel Keagy Central Church

Evansville Items and Local Notices

Evansville column notes the Evansville college will close Saturday and Professor Radmacher’s school ends April 13. Mrs. Jennie McIntyre is ill, Miss Maud Lyninger visits Corydon relatives, and Wallace McIntyre roots for J H Conrad. Jesse Shields travels to New Albany on business. Mrs. John Beard visits relatives near Laconia. A spelling match at No 15 is set for Friday night.

Evansville College Jennie McIntyre G. B. Felter Laconia Maud Lyninger Corydon Wallace McIntyre J. H. Conrad Salt River Jesse Shields New Albany John Beard Radmacher O_p

Farmers near finished sowing oats in Black Creek

Miss Bertha Schoen returned from Louisville to visit relatives while Elmore Kerr came back from visiting his mother. Miss Stella Mayfield visited her sister Mrs James Payton. John Eiseminger moved his saw mill away. Charles Hertling and Charles Knell are on the sick list. Charles Knell hosted a quilting party last week which all attended and enjoyed.

Bertha Schoen Louisville Elmore Kerr Stella Mayfield James Payton John Eiseminger Charles Hertling Charles Knell

Property Transfers and Deeds Narrative Summary

A list of property transactions shows multiple individuals selling various parcels in Laconia and Byrnville regions. Notable entries include Mary E. Dick to J. P. McCoy for 13 acres at 490 dollars, Rebecca Harris to Geo Byrum for several lots totaling 375 dollars, and various other transfers with prices, acres, and beneficiaries including Elias, Faiths, and Byroms. Further items denote 64 to 361 acres and amounts from 40 to 9060 dollars.

Rebecca Harris Geo. B. Byrum Laconia

Township schools narrow to one by April closing date

Worth township reports all schools closed except No 4 which will shut April 18. Rev Patterson preaches at New Bethel next Sunday. Solomon Kessner sold four head of cattle for 200 dollars recently. John W Moore moved nearby and plans to fish near Kendall's Landing. Daniel Sharp surveyed land last week. Silva child of John Crecelius was buried at Cold Friday. Mrs Swartz hosted a recent visit by Riley Crecelius. readers urged to read The Democrat for news.

Patterson New Bethe Solomon Kessner John W. Moore Kendall’s Landing Daniel Sharp Silva John Crecelius Riely Crecelius Mrs. Swartz The Democrat

School Closes as Visitors and Services Mark Weekend

The piece notes Buskirk school closure and visits by Prof. Hugh Rhodes of Burnville over Saturday and Sunday. Rev. Patterson delivered an able sermon at Fairview Sunday morning. Dettes Williard Denbo and John Rosenbarger are on the sick list. A rumor hints at a wedding soon. Lon Real of Corydon visited home Sunday. Uxo.

Buskirk Hugh Rhodes Burnville Patterson Fairview Morndette Williard Denbo John Rosenbarger Lon Real Corydon Uxo

A Good Cough Medicine for Children

F P Moran a well known Petersburg baker recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children with bad or whooping coughs saying it has always given perfect satisfaction. A druggist recommended it as the best option as it contains no opium or harmful drug and is for sale by E S Crosier.

Chamberlain F. P. Moran Petersburg E. S. Crosier Mar

Local Notes From Corydon Area Mention Schools and Visits

Miss Lilly Backherms to move to Corydon soon. Miss Elnora Kannapel visiting friends here. Claud and Eliza Saffer with Henry Saffer a few days. Noah Elbert and Mela Tusher visited Falls Cities. Gust Backheims and Will Dowdle thriving in blacksmithing. Viola Ferree returned from New Albany. Tom Miller on sick list. Double wedding anticipated. School to close Saturday week. Walter Saifer back from Memphis on business. Strand Elbert to North Manchester for school. Bert Dooley to Corydon College this summer. Jode Eckhard and wife home from visit.

Lilly Backherms Benj Richard Corydon Elnora Kannapel Claud Saffer Henry Saffer Noah Elbert Mela Tusher Gust Backheims Will Dowdle Viola Ferree New Albany Tom Miller Walter Saifer Memphis Tenn Strand Elbert North Manchester Bert Dooley Corydon College Jode Eckhard

Brandenburg School Closes as Pupils Bid Farewell

The Brandenburg school closed on Friday March 23. Patrons arrived by ten with baskets of delicacies, and by noon a kingly table satisfied all. The evening featured songs speeches and dialogues by pupils and the teacher received warm wishes to return next winter.

Brandenburg

Low Round Trip Fares to Northwest on Monon Route

The Monon Route offers round trip tickets from Louisville to Northwest destinations including Arizona British Columbia Colorado Idaho Iowa Manitoba Nebraska New Mexico North and South Dakota Utah Washington Wisconsin Wyoming at one fare plus $2.00. Travel on specified January February March and April dates in 1900 with half fare for children aged five to twelve. Tickets valid 21 days returning. Details and schedules available from local agents or E H Bacon D P A Louisville Ky.

Monon Louisville Arizona British Columbia Colorado Idaho Iowa Manitoba Nebraska New Mexico North South Dakota Utah Washington Wisconsin Wyoming E. H. Bacon Louisville, Ky

Dinner and school events noted in Heidelberg area

A large group of young people attended the dinner at Hill Grove. Marcia, Pearl Toler and Stella Mauck attended the last night of school at Ros Barger's school house on Wednesday. Mrs. Fry plans to visit Virginia next Tuesday. Nellie Keller, who lived with Mrs. Fry and studied this winter, has returned home.

Hill Grove Marcia Pearl Toler Stella Mauck Rosbarger Mrs. Fry Virginia Nellie Keller G. LN

A Boys Notion of War And Local Farm For Sale

A child narrator protests war calling it cruel and saying men killed may not be worth it while widows gain pensions. A 100 acre farm near Corydon Indiana with improvements is offered for sale by Jonnn Routu with favorable terms.

Corydon Jonnn Ind

Subscriptions Paid Since Last Report

The following individuals subscribed or paid subscription to The Demo-crat: Fred Moesser Shelbyville Ky Henry Rupp Alan Frank Dammann Hillsboro Ill H J Walther Lanesville John 3wfman Georgetown Wm Smith Central Mrs Lucy Wright Sinks Lewis Ferree Laconia Rudolph Schneider New Middletown David A Lagle Hanesk Geo H Hiser Rome Jacob Seesengood Passport It Chas H Kintner Worth Martin L Sonner New Amsterdam Julius Bosier Hamsey D B Kemper New Amsterdam Michael Huffman Lanesville Willard Rosenbarger Moberly avid Hurn New Salisbury Joseph H Feller Corydon May J 8 Pfrimmer Breckenridge Mrs Rachel Embs Breckenridge Amzi W Kirkham Rehoboth Chas A Walther Lanesville F J Voelker Lanesville 8 L Richards tlsdas John W Moyars Titus Jol F Russell Laconia J H Conrad Laconia Mrs Mary Beard Paducah Ky Joseph Finch English Wm R Stevens Ramsey Lorenzo Eskew Ramsey James R Dotfin English

Fred Moesser Shelbyville Henry Rupp Alan Frank Dammann Hillsboro Ill H. J. Walther Lanesville John 3Wfman Georgetown Wm. Smith Central Lucy Wright Sinks Lewis Ferree Laconia Rudolph Schneider New Middletown David A. Lagle Hanesk Geo. H. Hiser Rome Jacob Seesengood Passport Chas. H. Kintner Worth Martin L. Sonner New Amsterdam Julius Bosier Hamsey D. B. Kemper Michael Huffman Willard Rosenbarger Moberly Avid Hurn New Salisbury Joseph H. Feller Corydon May Pfrimmer Breckenridge Rachel Embs Ramsey Lorenzo Eskew James R. Dotfin

Remarkable Cures of Rheumatism in Vindicator notes

The Vindicator reports two test cases of Chamberlain Pain Balm giving rapid relief from rheumatism. First, shoulder pain eased after two applications with instant relief. Second, thigh joint pain reduced by two applications at night. Also promotes product in ads and local notices. Infers druggist K. S. Crosier sells Pain Balm. Also mentions meetings at Hyland Christian church starting Tuesday 27. Prosperity comment on Republican convention. Farm for sale in Dixie Indiana by Jesse S. Marck and another 80 acre farm near Bridgeport listed by D. P. Tabler.

Rutherford N. C Chamberlain Crosier Mear Smith Terry Hyland Christian Church Heth K. S.crosier

A Comical Family That Ought to Subscribe

The Os porn Farmer narrates a chaotic day as a man spares his paper, his boy fetches it, a bee stand is toppled, a fence is broken, fish bait gets cut, a cow eats alfa hay and dies, cream spills on kittens, false teeth break, a carpet ruined, a daughter elopes with a book agent, and livestock wrecks clothes. Subscribe at once.

Southern Indiana Teachers Convention Ticket Sale Notice

Tickets available for Corydon to Evansville and return for April 4 and 5, limited return through April 7. Round trip price set at $3.50. Agent: G. W. Brirvert.

Southern Indiana Corydon Evanaville G. W. Brirvert Agt

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Evansville Black Creek Mary E. Dick J. P. McCoy Ephraim Byrn America B. Dawson Byrnville C.C. Byrn Philip Embs John H. Hughes Chas. H. Welker John Anshutz Margaret Waters Andrew Anshutz Meleson Cromwell Sarah E. Johnson Luther Miller Eliza Emma V. Faith Geo. B. Felter Francis M. Faith Samuel Davidson John W. Davidson Henry Wright Geo. Keller H. W. Despo Eureka Standard Vil CO Corydon Louisville Dogwood Brandenburg School Turkey Falls City Duster CO L. F. Becker West Market Street Cor Western Bank NEW Albany Business College Inp Railroads G. W. Briffett Heidleburg Dr. Bell L. A. Riely 2 Son O. S-W. RY Cincinnati Fort. Louis North Vernon Ees Cars Cic Auutens R. S. Brown Dist Pass. Agt C. S.W. Ry Louiaville C. P. McCarty Cincinnai Ohio Roll of Honor Glidas Jesse S. Marck Dixie Bridgeport D. P. Tabler Ajor W. Funk End English, Ind Court House Lomax Hotel F.M Hardin Mauckport, Ind Hardin & Richard H. H. Richard Corydon, Ind Attorneys AT Law Jand Gee B Kopp Harrison County Daniel Louisville City Hospital Leshman & Jordan D D. Mitchell Attorney AT Law R. Safe Windell Office Over Savings and Loan Association Corydon , Ind John H. Weathers E. Main St Emery H. Breed Evan B. Stotsenburg Clay Hays T J. Wilson Chicago Card West Baden French Lick Springs the Carlsbad OF America Bloomington LaFayette Ned J. M McConnett T.P.A Frank J. Ruen Gen. Pass Cleveland Chicago & St. Louis Fourth Avenue Seventh and River First St Arri Ndianapolis Terre Haute Mattoon St. Louis Danville Peoria Greensburg Alexandria Anderson Wabash Niles Benton Harbor Butlett Southwestern Limited Syracuse Albany New York Springfield Worcester Boston Buffalo Syracuse Libany Mamla Southwestern Columbus van Thin Line J. Gates Gener Apent A. Snow & CO Washington, D.C Miss Conner Optician Conner’s Pearl and Spring New Albany, Ind Tae Mervita Medical Co J. W. Doglittle Indiana Corner State and Main Sts
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