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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1899
Page
1
John J. Morgan promotes a large clothing store at 21s Pearl St New Albany Ind claiming best stocked, popular store with good clothing at low prices and plain figures. The ad emphasizes outstanding value and price transparency for customers seeking money saving buys.
The circuit court last Wednesday voided indictments for lack of grand jury jurisdiction and ordered cases dismissed. proceedings move to Justices of the Peace. Blue River and Morgan townships plan joint graduation at the M E church on May 30 with Hancock trustees Briscoe and Sappenfield organizing the program. One lot of chalice cloth once 22s per yard is offered for sale at a discount. Uwe Jos BENNETT.
A reflective poem on the River of Life, contrasting virtue and crime, sorrow and joy, hope and despair. It imagines eddies of sorrow and lakes of hardship, then rises to prophecy and spiritual meaning about life’s journey toward eternity.
The circuit court case list reports numerous trials. Acquittals occurred in cases against William Johnson Elmer Johnson John Stauth Bill Bean Jr Perry Windell Walter Littell and others. Several charges were dismissed or quashed while one jury hung and a divorce was granted. The Deaton versus Edmonston case is currently on trial.
The regular annual County Sun day School Convention will be held at School Hall this place. All the schools of the county are urged to send delegates and the public is invited. The program is expected to be good and attract a large attendance from across the county.
The county council meets annually on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in September and special sessions as needed. It sets a ten dollar salary, fixes taxation, authorizes borrowing, real estate deals, and approves official estimates. Members qualify in ten days.
A reader from Dorr West Virginia says Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured a severe flux after a few doses. The testimonial endorses its use and encourages others to try it. Sold by E Crosier Druggist.
An advertisement claims Swift's Specific S S S cures obstinate ulcers and blood poison by purifying the blood. It cites a testimonial from Mr. Clark of Orange Court House Virginia who recovered after years of suffering and failed medical care. The copy asserts the remedy is vegetable with no minerals and guarantees permanent results.
Members appointed until the November election. The board fills any vacancy. Meet annually on the first Tuesday of September. Special meetings held on the call of Trustee or chairman. Elect one of their number chairman and two members constitute a quorum. Pass upon all estimates of expenditure made by Township Trustee. Fix the rate of taxation for township purposes. Salary not to exceed 85.00 per year. Grant authority to incur indebtedness. Receive and approve annual reports of revenues and expenditures of Trustees. Fix the number of days for which the Trustee shall receive per diem.
Classified note lists Dr. T. G. Van Hook with address one door north of the Democratic office in Corydon Indiana. Includes location hint for patient visits or inquiries.
The tenth annual Franklin township and Lanesville corps commencement at the Lanesville M E church on May 26 features music by the Corydon Orchestra. Invocation by Rev F C Raat, speeches include We Build Our Own Monuments Minnie Deutsch and Invisible Heroism Oscar Meyer, diploma presentation by Amzi Werver, address by Hon L M O’Bannon, benediction by Rev F C Raat.
60 acres good land 14 acres timber two story frame house barn granary wagon sheds orchard with 300 fruit trees 42 acres with two orchards well house barn three town lots one acre strawberries and more. 10 acres land one acre strawberries 75 young fruit trees store stock and large trade. For sale by D H Apamson New Salisbury Ind call or write.
A meeting of the stockholders of the Louisville New Albany Corydon Railroad Company will be held at its Corydon Indiana office on June 5 1899 between 8 am and 4 pm to elect directors and conduct other business. President M J O Conner and Secretary Hugh T O Connen certify this notice.
Miss Annie May reappeared in Indianapolis after vanishing from her uncle’s home in Louisville weeks ago. She is now with relatives in the county and no reason for her departure is given.
The item lists Millard F Sonner and Elsie M Engle man with Charles L Redden and Fannie McAdams seen at a front gate Sunday night. Richard LeMay from Breckenridge delivered top strawberries to Corydon. Hon E R Stotsenburg of New Albany attends circuit court.
The Roll of Honor lists subscribers and donors to The Derso-CRAT including Jo Miller, Manton Wincdell Corydon M H Herter New Middletown Fred Smith Lanesville James Wynn Corydon Jacob Housewald New Middletown John Kk Engleman Moberly Martin Kennedy Hancock and many others. It also records land transfers and deeds involving Corydon New Castle Bridge Co New Salisbury Ramsey Breckenridge Idlewild and Corydon with various acreages and sums. A local dealer in Corydon promotes a monument stock ahead of Decoration Day and a train fare story from Jasper Herald is noted. DeWitts Little Early Risers are recommended for bowel regulation in a brief health aside.
The item describes kidney trouble symptoms such as hollow cheeks sunken eyes and a sallow complexion. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy, claiming broad world wide reputation and offering a free sample and booklet via Dr Kilmer Co of Binghamton NY through THE Corylopex DEMOCRAT.
On June 1 travel fare for a round trip is 87.7 with tickets valid for return passage from St Louis through June 2. W Brirrever? is agent. Also notices on poultry stock and farm circulars. Local publisher J D Bridge cites One Minute Cough Cure for his boy’s cough. Admiral mentions Corydon Indiana and White Cloud names.
The text questions why a baby might be underweight and suggests checking food quality rather than over-medicating. It argues that healthy babies grow with proper nourishment and hints at past mistakes weakening digestion, recommending simple, natural care and small adjustments to feeding.
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion boosts infant digestion, starting within a day of use. It suggests mothers also take the emulsion if breastfeeding and not thriving, noting benefit to both mother and child. Available in Sec. and $1.00 at Aruzciste. Scott & Bowne, New York.
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