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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1899
Page
1
John J Morgan promotes My Tailor at 21 Pearl Street New Albany Indiana. He touts perfection in his tailoring career noting countless sales and growing customer base as proof of success and that competitors fail to match his store’s progress.
William Meyer of New Albany sold Wittsburg coal to public buildings and filed a 456.77 claim that was allowed. Thomas S Getzendanner, ex-Auditor, allegedly drew the money and kept it. Meyer protested and Corydon authorities failed to indict Getzendanner. Also an advertisement for 100 fertile Indiana farms for sale by D. H. Adamson in New Salisbury.
Last Thursday evening Mr and Mrs Louis S Riley hosted a flag and dancing party in honor of their brother Dr Lea who departs for Oklahoma to practice medicine. About sixty friends attended with decorations of flax and social activities including a cross flag contest won by Spencer Wilson for guessing the most flags from various nations.
In Corydon Deputy Collector Conner reports uncanceled stamps on legal papers from several Southern Indiana counties. He will forward cases to Collector Henry in Terre Haute to decide on stamp cancellations and remissions of the $50 fines. Conner also seized 600 fraudulent stamped cigars.
May term begins under Judge Cook with Prosecutor Fleshman and local officials on duty. A 67 case docket includes about 50 dog cases, 6 civil matters with 8 divorces, 6 maternity cases, 5 foreclosures, and 7 probate cases. First two weeks list multiple State vs. defendants trials and gambling cases across May 10 to 19.
On April 25 at Mr. Leonard D Hickman’s home a birthday surprise honored his son George turning 24. Attendees included Anna Voyles Lou Hughes Belle Borden Rosie Bussabarger Nellie Wiseman Ella Craig Mamie Rothrock Zetta Etney Ella Hickman Belle Mugler Charley Mugler Edward Sterrett Frank Conrad John Best James Mathes Millard Bussabarger Waldo Flock Johnnie Rothrock Joe Hickman Peter Swarens Frank Wiseman Cort Rothrock. Cakes were brought by Mrs. Mugler Mrs Retta Walk and Miss Ella Hickman. Music by John Sims Frank Brown and John Best.
Fred Wellhouse of Indiana, former editor of the Indiana Farm Journal, is dubbed the apple king of the world for owning the largest orchard in Kansas. He moved from Indianapolis to Topeka, made a substantial fortune, and now lives in a fine Topeka residence after retiring from active business.
Pink Littell's new saw mill northwest of town burned last Thursday evening destroying several thousand feet of lumber owned by J. W. H. Littell. The fire likely started from a spark from the furnace and there was no insurance. Local notices from Corydon and White Cloud mention remedies for coughs and colds.
Samuel P. Vogt of Flatwoods and Nellie Hickman of this place married last Sunday at St. Peter's with Rev G H Schnur officiating. Bride daughter of Eph Hickman, groom a leading county teacher son of Henry Vogt. They will reside in Corydon and begin housekeeping about June 1, after a social reception.
The May Festival offered lectures by Rev Geo D Wolfe of Princeton Ind on Irish life and Rev J W Clokey of New Albany on Ashes. Col L F Copeland of Harrisburg Pa spoke Friday on Seeing the Elephant. The series drew praise for its value and the town hosts are thanked for bringing these speakers. Also advertised are multiple farm properties near New Salisbury Ind including 60 acres with timber and a two story house and 42 acres with orchard and well plus house and barn and several town lots with fruit trees ready to bear.
Last Saturday Justice Hardin of Mauckport presided over a suit by David Simler and Ed Fowler against John H. Sherrill for damages to the plaintiffs wheat caused by the defendant's chickens. The trial was hotly contested with Henry Rickard for the plaintiffs and G K Gwartney for the defendant. the jury hung. A separate ad promotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a liver remedy with generic medical claims.
A listing of various property conveyances shows multiple transfers in Harrison County including parcels of 40 acres to Theresa G. Bruch, 3 acres to Emily, 1 acre for 35 dollars, 30 acres to Lillie Stevens, 55 1/2 acres to Mary Stevens, and 80 acres to Geo. W. Patterson. Also named are transfers involving Wm R Stevens to Julia Davis and Peter Stevens, and other minor lot allocations among heirs and spouses.
Jamese A Burn and Matilda E Coombs appear alongside Samuel P Vogt and Nellie K Hickman in the listed matter. The notice identifies involved parties and references formal proceedings, with details pending further documentation.
A soldier boy in Cuba sends a prayer for publication, thanking Uncle Sam for care and meals bought by soldiers, recalling drills in rain and long marches, and requesting remembrance as they muster out. He pledges to answer if more volunteers are needed.
Andrew J. Blunk was struck on the head by Gillam Graves during a quarrel at Union Steel Works in Alexandria. Blunk lay unconscious across a bar of hot iron while Graves aided him after the blow. The article notes Graves previously killed a man at Sugar Grove and mentions rheumatism and Chamberlain's Pain Balm as a remedy, with a local druggist selling it.
Mrs Mary E Wright 67 was surprised Saturday noon as about thirty relatives friends and neighbors filled her home for a birthday party. A bountiful dinner followed and she received several valuable gifts.
An advertisement touts kidney disease as a leading illness and links symptoms such as back pain sleeplessness and uric acid in urine to kidney trouble. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal cure available at drug stores and offers a free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co. in Binghamton NY referenced in Corypox Democrat.
Tickets go on sale June Wth and 20th from Corydon to St Louis and return at 37.75 for the round trip. Tickets valid for return passage leaving St Louis on or before the 20th. G W Brirrerr, Agent.
Egg offer from E. L. Me Eetase ER listing Barred and White Wyandotte breeds. Farm location 44 miles west of town in Corydon Indiana. Circulars available. Also advertisement for wallpaper and expert hanging services at D. M. Rowland's in the Bulleit Block. tf
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