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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
7
A dated admonition urges youths to avoid swearing as weakens assertions and reveals ignorance. It argues profanity harms expression, temper, and education, noting it violates state law and religious teachings. The piece emphasizes choosing clean language in all conversations.
Prof L R Sappenfield of Georgetown and other residents spent time here last week. Mosier Mill Co buys timber and runs despite the panic. Frost harms fruit with strawberries and apples near crop failure. several locals engage in building and painting projects around Corydon and Greenville.
No 5 School in Webster township hosted a surprise dinner for Mr. Jesse Smith on the last day of school. Patrons spoke highly of his second winter and the many graduates he guided. After a noon program and a country feast, pupils performed and the gathering ended with a pledge for Mr. Smith to return next winter.
The advertisement urges insistence on DeWitt's Witch Hazel Valve as the original product. Substitutes exist but none match its claimed healing and cooling effects, noting its suitability for piles. Sold by L. A. Riley & Bon.
Mrs. Lou Brown is very ill and Elsie Smith is on the sick list. Children of Edward Marshall are improving. Lawrence Coleman was in town Sunday. John Wire and Willie Martin traveled on business, as did Columbus Davis and family to Palmyra. Frank Miller bought a gray horse for farm use. Andy Kippy did business at Corydon last Saturday. Mrs. Roy Tash visits her daughter Ed Marshall. A hard frost last Thursday injures local fruit. Harless Brown and wife visited New Albany. Palmyra’s John Simpson bought Oscar Stein's peddling route. Rev. Roberts of Palmyra holds protracted meetings at U B Church. Will Feasil near Palmyra bought a fine driving horse and buggy. John Langford’s dog went mad, ran through Bradford and Palmyra injuring dogs, and was killed by L. M. Sappenfield.
On Friday May 1 patrons gathered at Seitzes Township No 6 to honor teacher Amiel Day with a large dinner despite rain. Miss Clara Richert and Lucile Lone led piano. Lanesville Orchestra provided music. Day's second year as teacher drew praise and requests for return next year.
The undersigned will sell his personal property at public auction at his farm 3 miles south of Corydon on Thursday May 14 1908 beginning at 9 30 oclock P M consisting of a four year old horse a span of mules five cows all to be fresh some hogs one sofa one cat one sewing machine one bed and springs one hand power cream separator good as new 600 lb capacity two water separators one barrel churn one Champion binder 7 foot cut one Deering mower one hay rake one Superior wheat drill good as new harrows and plows harness one iron kettle and numerous other smaller articles All sums of 85 and under cash On sums over 85 a credit of six months will be given purchasers giving their notes with approved freehold security James W Thomas C B Kopp Auctioneer 6 2
Abo ut ten cakes and a large noon dinner marked the last day of school on April 14 at School No 8 Boone township. Teacher Arthur C Lopp led a day of recitations music and an evening entertainment as about a hundred locals gathered.
All residents of Taylor township owing dog tax must pay to Township Assessor John Hedden before May 16 so he can report to the Trustee. Trustees will compile a list of delinquents for the Prosecuting Attorney after that date. Paying on time saves trouble and expense. Wils 8, Resser, Trustee Taylor township.
All persons owing dog tax in Webster township should call on John H. Becker township assessor and pay at once under the new dog law Township Trustees must report to the Prosecuting Attorney all persons owing dog tax on May 16 as shown by assessor reports By paying now you will save trouble and expense Nicronla Eve Trustee Webster Township
Advertises Barred Plymouth Rock eggs at $1.00 per setting of 15 with farm price 30 cents per setting. Includes testimonial from S. G. Williams of Powderly Texas praising Pineules after 30 days and offering money refund if not satisfied. Sold by L. A. Riley & Son.
Corydon Indiana attorney Lew M O Bannon with ten years in pension claims offers to secure pensions under the law. He is admitted to practice before the Pension Bureau and the Interior Department at Washington. Writers are advised to include postage for a reply.
Notice records the dissolution by mutual consent of the Brown and Patterson bakery partnership. Effective immediately the business continues as The Brown Bakery run by Effie Brown & Co at the same stand, with responsibility to pay debts and collect receivables. Signatories Joseph Brown and Wuey M. Patterson. Date noted as April 20, 1908.
In New Albany the Hotel Ashland offers comfortable rooms and meals. Proprietor Mrs. N. Button and manager Mr. J. B. Walker promise a hearty welcome and homey atmosphere at reasonable rates in the former St. Charles Hotel remodeled and renovated.
In February our daughter had the whooping cough. Mr. Lane of Hartland recommended Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and said it gave customers the best satisfaction. We found it true and recommend it to anyone with children troubled by whooping cough. For sale by L. A. Riley & Son.
Seven room dwelling on E Walnut near college in Corydon with large lot good repair and fruit trees. Contact Addie Gilmore 718 W Spring St New Albany Indiana for details.
Good investment ad invites persons with idle money to visit the office for a safe rate of return paid every six months. It notes pure solid ice available and mentions Deutsch & Wright as contact.
Theodocia a black roan stallion foaled 1903 stands 16 hands and weighs 1100 pounds. Located two miles south of Central Indiana on Mondays to Thursdays until June 1 1908 service fee ten dollars to insure a living mare. Not liable for accidents or escapes. For details contact Urry L. Miller Central Eureka.
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