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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1903

Page

4

Corydon Post Office Notices Classified

A small local notice from Corydon Indiana appears regarding post office matters with a rate listing $1.00 1.25 S115 and a second class matter stamp.

Corydon Ind

Notice to Correspondents for The Democrat

The Democrat asks special correspondents to send communications by Friday or Saturday. With a larger paper, news arriving Monday or Tuesday may be delayed or discarded. Please help by sending late week submissions to aid the editor.

the Democrat

Death of John W. Rowe in Webster township

John W. Rowe, 60, longtime Webster township resident and Civil War veteran, died Saturday from paralysis and dropsy. He leaves a wife and ten children, three brothers, and was a faithful member of the U B church. Funeral services were held Sunday at Musselman’s church with large attendance.

John W. Rowe Webster Township Musselman’s Church U. B. Church Jacob Rowe Mt. Vernon Ind David Rowe This County M. A. Rowe New Albany

One Way Rates for Colonist Tickets to West Coast

Union Pacific sells one way colonist tickets from Missouri River terminals to California Oregon and Washington points. Prices range from 20 to 25 dollars with routes to San Francisco Los Angeles Ogden Salt Lake City Spokane Wenatchee Everett Portland Seattle and other points. Pickets on sale daily through June 15 1903 with Chicago and St Louis connections at reduced rates. For details contact W W H Connor G A Cincinnati Ohio.

California Oregon Washington Union Pacific Missouri River San Francisco Los Angeles Ogden Salt Lake City Butte Anaconda Hel Spokane Wenatchee Wash Everett Fairhaven New Whatcom Huntington Portland Tacoma Seattle Ashland Roseburg Eugene Albany Salem Chicago St. Louis H. Connor G. A East Fourth Ave Cincinnati Ohio

Lanesville Woman Dies After Short Illness

Mrs. Aizelie Geis, wife of John Geis and French Canadian, died after a brief illness at 38. Survived by husband and ten children. Funeral Saturday at Lanesville Catholic cemetery with Father Peckscamp officiating. Relatives from Remington, Goodland, Jasper county, Terre Haute, and Louisville attended. Mr Geis had bought the Bachman farm nearby.

Francis Mueller Cincinnati Kate Ringle John Ringle Aizelie Geis Doys John Geis Lanesville Catholic Cemetery Father Peckscamp Remington Ind Philip Roy Goodland Frank Roy Jasper County Edward Roy Terre Haute Martin Messmer Louisville Geis Bachman Benton County

Local Notes From Mauckport and Nearby Towns

Miss Lora Fowler has returned to Louisville after visiting her sister Mrs. Cora Frederick in Mauckport. Ed Douglass of New Middletown visited his father on Sunday. Miss Tressa Ordner returned from visits to New Albany and Lanesville. Mr. and Mrs Elmer Reagan of Brandenburg called on relatives across the water. Mrs. Mary Shireman is summoned to Titus to aid her daughter Oma Winders who is very ill. The Old Hickory saw mill at Buck creek awaits annual government inspection. Mrs. Rose and Miss Gertie Yeager visited Corydon friends on Saturday. Miss Nettie Miller hosted several out-of-town guests Saturday night.

Lora Fowler Cora Frederick Louisville Ed. Douglass New Middletown Tressa Ordner New Albany Lanesville Elmer Reagan Brandenburg Mary Shireman Oma Winders Titus Buck Creek Rose Gertie Yeager Corydon Nettie Miller

Local Social Notes From Depauw and Nearby Towns

Depauw and surrounding areas report visits and family updates. Mills and relatives are mentioned with Millard Engleman visiting Falls Cities last week, Prof. M. D. Lofton traveling to Willow Hill, Ill, and Miss Mary Churchill visiting relatives at Marengo. The Friedley family in Corydon and Frenchtown ties are noted as well.

Millard Engleman Falls Prof M. D. Lofton Willow Hill Ill Mary Churchill Marengo

For Sale Display of Horses and Cattle by WM Mitchell

Two plug horses and two good horses offered for sale along with one cow and calf and one heifer at cheap prices. Seller WM Mitchell announces the listing.

WM. Mitchell

Town Elections in Corydon Reported with Multiple Tickets

The Corydon town election shows four tickets including Democratic Citizens Independent and Town. results list marshals, treasurers, and district reps with margins. Other towns New Middletown and Elizabeth elected multiple officials without opposition or with shared tickets.

Corydon Democratic Citizens’ Independent

Tasteless Chill Tonic Uses Plain Formula Iron and Quinine

A labeled bottle proclaims its contents as iron and quinine, presented as a tasteless tonic. The ad promises no cure and no pay if results aren’t achieved, priced at 50 cents.

Grovs

Spencer Township Pikes Petition Gets New Push

Spencer township settled last week the 63.10 cost of the failed pike petition from last year. A new petition with 120 names seeks a 64 mile pike from Depauw to Corydon via Frenchtown four miles to Milltown one mile and to Winsboro two miles. Indications are it will carry.

Spencer Township Depauw Corydon Frenchtown Milltown Winsboro

Local Notes From County Scene and Family Events

Ramsey reports Wm P Reinhardt remodeled his house. Jacob Krausgrill bought a new buggy. Joseph Durnil will enlarge his store room soon. J F Bird and family visited H J Bye on Sunday. Squire Thomas of Crandall was in the county on business. Miss Maggie Deer and Hendy Ash were married by Rev Hoke. The Band plans a Sunday school celebration. Woods Chapel folks attended Holiness meeting in the county's south. Clarence Durnil, recently in Louisville, visited his parents and moved to Minneapolis.

Jacob Krausgrill Joseph Durnil J. F. Bird and Family DePauw H. J. Bye Squire Thomas Crandall Maggie Deer Hendy Ash Rev. Hoke Woods Chapel Clarence Durnil Louisville Minneapolis Minn

Fourth of July Sunday School Parade Plans

The Commercial Club committee is organizing a big Sun day school celebration at the Fair Grounds for July fourth. All county Sunday schools are urged to attend as a body and parade in Corydon. Details will appear next week with invitations sent to every school. Committee members include BE, S. Hallett, Albert Jordan, Chas, W. Conrad, Geo W. Applegate, and E. L. Pitman.

Commercial Club Corydon S. Hallett Albert Jordan Chas W. Conrad Geo. W. Applegate E. L. Pitman

Iris Notes and Local Happenings in Iris Area

Iris. Wm. Mosier is on the sick list. The Iris baseball team will play Corydon on May 23. A surprise dinner at James Gilmore's was well attended. W. H. Brown, ill for some time, is slowly improving. R. J. Smith of Corydon visited relatives Sunday. Amos Rhoads and wife report Black's Chapel meeting a success. Ed Kitterman of Perry county visits in Iris. Extending the electric road from Corydon via Iris to Dogwood is discussed. Philip Herter's daughter, home from O V N C, ill health. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. BE. W. Grove's signature on each box. 25c. feb ily.

Wm. Mosier Iris Corydon James Gilmore Wh. H. H. Brown R. J. Smith Amos Rhoads Black's Chapel Dogwood Philip Herter W. Grove

High School Notes on May Commencement Plans

The notes outline commencement events for May including reserved seats at Riely's, solos by Miss Clara Kornhorst of Louisville, and a Baccalaureate address at the M. I. church on Sunday evening May 10 by Rev. H. J. Black. An alto et ensemble will perform and Rev. Fr. L. Powell will speak on "The Royalty of Human Nature." The class departs from tradition with a Louisville singer and Dr. Powell lecture replacing typical orchestra and declamations.

Riely’s M. 1 Rev H. J. Black FR. L. Powell Louisville Corydon Powell

Local Notes From Laconia and Area

Laconia reports Mrs. Sidney May with tonsillitis Otia Shields has recovered from tonsillitis Sunday schools are progressing at the M FE and Presbyterian churches Charles Boone of New Albany visits his parents Mr and Mrs G W Boone Mrs Cooper mother of Trustee Cooper is seriously ill from a fall J F Russell bought Shorthorn cows and calves from T W Burton last week Hugh Trotter and Joe Huffman telephone men added another box on the Eureka line last Thursday Pansy

M. FE Charles Boone New Albany G. W. Boone Cooper J. F. Russell T. W. Burton Hugh Trotter Joe Huffman Eureka Pansy

Notice of Application for Liquor License in New Amsterdam

Hardin Thompson of New Amsterdam Harrison county Indiana gives notice to citizens that he will apply to the Harrison county Board of Commissioners at the June 1903 session in Corydon for license to retail intoxicating liquors in a front room of a one story frame building on lot 9 fronting Green street. He also seeks privilege to run a confectionery in the same room. {date line my6}

New Amsterdam Washington Township Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners Corydon Towit Green Street Hardin Thompson

Licenses Sought for Elizabeth Area Liquor Sale 1903

John Burton seeks a June 1 1903 hearing before Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners to obtain a license to sell spirituous vinous malt and other intoxicating liquors for on premise consumption at a room in a livery barn on lot 24 Beech street Elizabeth Corydon.

Elizabeth Posey Township Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners Harrigan County Corydon Beech Street John Burton

Public school house bid notice Webster Township

Notice is given sealed bids for building a new school house in District No 2 Webster township. Bids due May 30 1903 at 10:00 a m contract let May 30 1903 at 3:00 p m at the Township Trustee JACOB H VOGT Webster Township Harrison Conair Ind Plans on file at his office Right to reject any bids.

Webster Township Dist. No Jacob H. Vogt Harrison, Conair Ind

Lead Confident Comment Sparks Duel Over Line Supremacy

A party member declares continued lead claiming the most complete line ever carried amid chatter and rivalry. The remark underscores ongoing contest and attention from patrons and observers.

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Vulcan Wagner’s Steel Harrows Rex Bradley & Evans Bender & Wiseman Surrey Corydon and Studebaker Wagons Prinls Nelson Morris & Co E. Raih & Sons Michigan Carbon Works Cua Don Democrat S. W. Thomas Chas. B. Ellis Aeriege Dexotrat Ena Mauckport G. W. Churchill Henry Friedley H. J. Friedley Conrydon Chas. Applegate Isaac FB. Orwick Jas.k. Long Jas. W. Hudson Orwick Wim. Rochner Dem Alonzo L. Reynolds Trustees Gideon Feller Cit Smith Plurality Wm. Daniel Wm. H. Rowe Daniel Thiri John E. Engleman Wm. S. Shuck Shuck John K. Morris Wm. C. Lynch Lynch Wim. H. Bussabarger S. Tuell Bussabarger Jacob Gutkase Jerry Zenor Michael Herter Wm. Davis Charles Hedges Wm. Fleece Theodore Hisert Julius Prelle Henry Zable Albert Katsliner Peter Loeb Jacob Fachinger John Kline Jacob Rush John Kaga John Cooper Walter Scales Philip McCue Philip Miller Wm. Hardin J. D. Neely Hughes and Amiel Frederick Spencer Township Pikes Ramsey Wm. P. Reinhardt Ed Kitterman Perry County Clara Kornhorst Laconia Sidney May Otia Shields Hhaey Tomers Meade County Cade Lery Elry and Sewing Machines Broidery Sale D. S. Richardson Brandenburg, KY
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