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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1916
Page
10
The March term record itemizes payments to numerous election officials and assistants for ex election duties. Amounts range from small cents to several dollars, with totals and partial names listed in a dated ledger style.
The Corydon based association offers 4 percent interest on shares. Members may take a paid up share by paying the full amount in one payment or choose installment shares with $1 or more monthly payments. If funds permit, members may purchase additional shares.
Senator Thomas Taggart is slated to receive a committee chairmanship likely over forest reservations and the protection of game. He may join the census or corporations committees, with oath expected next Monday.
The Corydon Cook Book published by the Corydon Christian Church Ladies Aid Society is now available. It features 322 tested recipes from leading housekeepers and is priced at 35 cents, 40 cents by mail. Send orders to Mrs. Frank R. Wright, Corydon. October 6.
W. S. Overman remains among the ill. Miss Flossie McClure visits relatives in New Albany. Mrs. Wm. Hiser of Macyville and granddaughter Mattie Bryant visit Wm. Houser at Shuck's Corner. Farmers travel daily to New Albany to haul potatoes. Numerous visits occur among Hollis Lilly and Shuck families in nearby towns.
Edith Irinda Palmer died February 29 1916 at Evan s Landing Indiana in her seventy second year. She married Joseph Palmer on May 15 1864 and was mother to seven children four daughters two sons. Funeral at Evans Landing Presbyterian Church was led by Rev Moore and she rests in Evans Landing cemetery beside husband and other family. Her daughter Mrs Winifred Davis writes of her memory with verse.
Classic 19th century patent medicine ad claims quick relief for fever head ache stomach trouble teething and worm destruction. Promoted by Mother Gray Co. Roy NY with 25 cent price and free sample offer.
The 8S and Easling Laying Strain from prize-winners feature in national shows. Eggs priced at 50c per 15 or 3.00 per hundred. J Kirkham lists Corydon mail and Deeds. Mrs Louis N Stivers and son Louis left for Jay Oklahoma after weeks with Mrs Chas Williams and sisters in White Plains Georgia. Mr Stivers lost home to fire and plans to rebuild. Keller family heads to Bantry North Dakota stopping in Laporte Indiana. Maurice N O Bannon and son Loren visit Mauckport Falls City then return by boat. Morge requests address change from Depauw to Terre Haute while taking two terms at State Normal.
On Sunday March 12 Mr and Mrs J F Schieman hosted a birthday gathering for their daughter Elsie Pinnick who turned twenty four. Guests included George Davis Henriett Steph Frank Steph Renie Davis Waldo Briscoe Hildegard Steerstedter Bertha Fin ger Jack Fleispart Josie Day Will C Day Lorene Simon Fred Simon Clem Gettlefinger Ramsey Mrs Pinnick received many gifts and well wishes. The day concluded with remarks of many more happy birthdays to come. One who was there.
Savoyard notes broad business strength in Louisville with all sectors thriving and national bank loans surpassing last year by over a billion as exports eclipse prior records by more than a billion. The undersigned offer for rent a large Corydon property formerly used by A L Bullett for blacksmith and repair work and a bakery building once run by Oscar Shuck.
Albert T Stevens and Ed Evans of Crandall advertise prints for their fine registered stallion Berger a French Draft standing 17 hands high six years old and Midnight a five year old jack fifteen hands high bred in Shelby county Kentucky Breeders invited to call and view these sires at Thomas J Stevens barn Crandall
Barbara Feiock born in Germany on August 15 1840 came to the United States as a child and died February 22 1916 at age 75 in Morgan township after Brights disease. Survived by two brothers two sons two daughters seventeen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Burial followed at the German Lutheran church cemetery with Rev Simon Hoffman officiating.
Mrs. Sarah E. Bline died at 302 East South Street after a long illness of dropsy. Born in Harrison county, she moved to Washington in 1878 with husband Francis M. Bline, who died in 1599. Survived by six of seven children and three sisters, she was aged 72 years, 9 months, and 21 days. She was a member of the First M. E. Church.
Center Boone township closed the school last Tuesday with Mr. W J Radmacher as teacher. A spelling bee was held at night. Music was provided by Harry Evans Ray Williar and John Hail.
Miss Gertrude Zollman visited her sister near Laneaville and attended the last day of school at No. 7. Families of Zollman and Green near Locust Point hosted visits. Alma Traub and Olga Schreicher received care in Indianapolis. Lydia Schneider completed a second term at No. 7 with a program of dialogues recitations and songs by scholars and teachers.
Diilon Miss Jessie Jones is improving Ray William attended the spelling match at Center Tuesday night Miss Bernice Hild of New Boston visited friends in the vicinity the past week Ralph Hasting returned Tuesday after a visit with relatives at Equality Illinois Willian Pannel returned home last week after days with Mr and Mrs Charles Pannel of Greenville Ky Mr Pannel has employment at New Boston GE Williar Murray Ferree Ray Williar Jimmie Robinson attended lodges at Laconia Monday night The following visited Mr and Mrs Harry Funk Sunday Misses Anna Williar Ola May Mary Williar Ber nice Hild Jennie Williar Ema Hild Irma Ford and Marguerite Williar Messrs Murray Ferree Herman May and Ray Williar Jennie Dill and Ola took several snap shots with kodaks.
Miss Clara Bigler returns home from two weeks with relatives near Fredericksburg. Residents attended John Scharrer sale on March 23. Edgars Dietrich visited friend Russell Babcock near Fredericksburg. Mr and Mrs Gee Haub and Lucile visit Henry Dietrichs family. Harry Stevens visits Isaac Lofton family. Henry Dietrich makes business trip to New Albany. Protracted meeting begins at Ramsey with urging to attend. Bigler visits Andrew and Silvestian Barksdale.
Use Allen's Foot-Ease for rest and comfort of tired swollen feet. Shake into shoes or use in foot bath to relieve corns bunions and prevent blisters and sores. Sold everywhere 25c. Try it today. m 29-49
Millinery goods advertised at one dollar each for trimmed hats in varieties priced at 21.50 and 2.50 on sale while supply lasts. Lee C. Byeriey of Mauckport lists the sale. Mrs. Florence Pate of Georgetown returns home after visiting her daughter Mrs. Straud Cline. The Pate family plans to move to San Jose California soon with Elmer and his wife and Maggie.
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co. with bank testimonials endorsing Cheneys honesty. The copy notes internal action and 75 cent price, plus Halle Family Pill for constipation.
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