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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1899
Page
8
Fragmented itinerary lists towns and arrival times for a transportation route. Mentions Lafayette New York and Chicago area stops with scattered names including Mattoon Terre Haute St. Louis and Versailles. The garbled OCR preserves place names and a reference to a Western Limited service and a morning special.
The Heth township commencement will be held at Mt. Zion U S church on Friday evening May 19. The program features invocations and addresses by local students and ministers. Diplomas will be presented followed by benediction.
The text describes The Verdict of New York weekly journal and notes a May 10 birthday surprise for Louis Breach with many attendees. It lists prices for various goods and includes an obituary for Jennie Snider with a poem-like tribute.
White Cloud residents Nora and Stella Patterson return from Mauckport. Ida Sibert comes back from Leavenworth. Lu Hughes Lizzie and Kila Craig attend Mayme Rothrock party with Joe Hickiman and Dad McFall. Mary Ann Conrad on sick list. J W Rosenbarger to move to Fountain area farm soon. One Minute Cough Cure recommended for pneumonia lagrippe coughs colds croup and whooping cough. I A Awey Corydon White Cloud.
The community endures a tense weekend as a stray dog bit D. H. Adamson but drew no blood while passing. Herman Thomas was badly torn by a runaway dog, possibly crippling him. several residents including W. P. Dewees and Mabel Fouts suffered illnesses. Attendees at the German quarterly meeting and visitors from Texas, Chicago, New Albany, and near Crandall were noted.
Local items report repairs by J. K. Ramsey Welker and a circuit court presence last Monday. Visits include Mrs. Black and daughter Annie of Louisville with Mrs. Crayden, and Mrs. Heeckleman with M. A. Rowe and J. L. Crayden families. Measles run in the area and fairs at Fairview are announced for June.
Brief items visit family and community life with names such as Mrs. Mar thi Simler D. Fleshman Tom Loveless and Jacob Wright. Also a medical ad touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers for liver congestion and bilious symptoms.
Local items report good wheat in the area and several people with plans and events. Hugh Trotter caught fish, Jesse Hall removes house porches, David Simler plans repairs, and Elisha Ashcraft visits Kentucky kin. The Mauckport commencement dominates chatter as river waters rise over corn planted near the river bank. Jesse Love and Ward Robbins plan music at Smith's Ford, Kentucky. Tom Loveless and Vada Love return from Missouri. A Concord gathering drew large crowds for preaching and Sunday school.
Miss Elsie Engleman and Mr Willard Sonner wed in a quiet ceremony on May 1 at the Engleman home conducted by Rev L O Pearch. Afterward a modest reception followed with guests’ best wishes for a long, happy life as they plan to reside with Mr Porter Engleman.
An old article notes that ancients viewed rheumatism as demonic. It states Chamberlain's Pain Balm does not cast out demons but cures rheumatism, with many testimonies of quick relief after a single application. Sold by I. S. Crosiver and Vurnquist.
Beechwood reports on visits to Mr. and Mrs. George Bruch and updates on ill family members Mrs. Christ Rochert and Mrs. William Foreman. A new baby girl is born to Mr. and Mrs. Foreman. Miss Sallie Deutsch and Miss Minnie Deutsch return from Louisville. The Ashley family from Corydon visited the Brows. Rumor hints at a wedding.
Residents report ongoing planting projects and social activity. Less Jones returns from Floyd County and D M Jones offers clock repair. Deputy Sheriff in town last week. Matt Voylus seen visiting. A wedding is anticipated as people attend court. John Denhardt buys cattle locally. George Jones visits his brother near Palmyra Arrce Briossom.
Tris H. GC Smith is on the sick list and Charles Shoemaker is improving in health. Uncle Henry Snider is in very poor health. Wilbur Denbo purchased a race horse. F Denbo bought the Yeager farm near Brandenburg Kentucky. A Democrat is a welcome visitor in this place. Red Eye.
Incomplete court filing describes one third of purchase money in cash for land. Notes of the purchaser evidence instalments and twelve months. Interest and relief subject to court approval. Executor Christian Atz. Suedarih Luckett attorneys.
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