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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1899
Page
1
An advertise-like notice for John J. Morgan Great One Price Cash Clothing and Department Store claims superior value with right goods at the right prices. It emphasizes selling only good material at the lowest profit margin to attract customers.
John J. Morgan advertises My Tailor at 218 Pearl Street in New Albany Indiana. The brief notice lists the business name and street address for the local tailoring service.
Benjamin Deaton sued his mother-in-law Mrs John Edmonson for alienation of his wife's affections. Jury verdict awarded $500 amid claims the wife left due to the mother-in-law. Attorneys Breeden Weathers and Denton for plaintiff Ridley for defendant. Jury’s excessive verdict noted by several observers.
Coroner’s inquest finds Ned Kenney about 55, well dressed, a likely traveling man, struck by a freight engine on the Air Line railroad near Depauw on the night of the 16th. Witness letters found in his grip. He was a stranger to the area.
Levi Hurbaugh died last Friday at the Evansville insane asylum after about two years there. His remains were sent to Corydon and interred at Pfrimmer's Chapel Sunday, with a large gathering attending. The Knights of Honor and G. A. R. oversaw the funeral, and Rev. Clinton delivered the sermon. Hurbaugh, 54, left a wife and seven children and had taught school for years. He belonged to the K of H, G A R, and the M E church.
Scott township mourns William Cline who died last Saturday after a long illness of pulmonary trouble. He was about 39 years old, leaving a wife and four children. Burial was at Hottell burying ground Sunday, with funeral services led by Rev. Pearch of the Lutheran church, of which he was a faithful member.
The advertisement claims relief from rheumatism via Chamberlains Pain Balm. It asserts quick pain relief after one application and notes widespread testimony to the cure, offered by E. S. Crosier and printed in a local drugstore ad. It also promotes wallpaper hanging services by D. M. Rowland in the Balleit Block.
In the circuit court Deaton vs Edmonson awarded plaintiff $500 for alienation of affections. Haas vs Forbis and Arnold vs Forbis ruled for plaintiff. State v Pindall, gambling, defendant acquitted. Several divorces granted or filed, including Patterson and Brown cases clarifying terms. Hutsler and Smith v Marengo Lake Co. paused to finalize settlement with $1000 per plaintiff. Court adjourned until tomorrow.
Heth township held commencements at Cross Roads church with a large crowd. Pearl Lopp won first honors and Lizzie Wiseman second. Mauckport schools followed with Hattie Windell and Moody Beaublosson honored. Washington township at Valley City saw a large turnout for exercises in the Presbyterian church with Invocations, addresses, and songs. Will Amy as first honor and Ira Pitman second led the class.
Webster Township commence ment program for June 1 lists speakers including Rev Richardson John Hedges Ed Douglas May McKim Clarence Kannapel Ray Marsh Elbert and Corydon Orchestra providing music. Admission 10 cents with graduates’ parents admitted free.
Indianapolis News writer TERRIBLE W H Blodgett visited Harrison County, airing harsh critiques of the county poor farm and asylum conditions. He describes rough roads, vermin in buildings, debt and political graft, and defends the county’s good farms and scenery as misunderstood by outsiders.
Major Carter G A R Post and veterans organize a Decoration Day program next Tuesday with gatherings at the courthouse and School Hall. Activities include Corydon band procession, invocations, music, an oration by J L Sudarth, addresses by Rev J T De Munbrun, duets, Lincoln words reading, and flowers strewing by Sunday school children.
A group of Corydon residents including Jack Friedley Ed Walters Alf Linder Dr Lafe Windell Jake Feller Ott Cunningham and Dan Bowling will travel to Sun Flower Co Mississippi around November 1 to hunt bear. Captain Bowling will lead the party for about a month. A second note promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestion aid from L A Riwey J Rorurocx Corydon White Cloud.
A home test suggests sediment in water signals kidney trouble and frequent urination or back pain confirms order. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root, marketed as a remedy for kidneys liver and urinary issues, claims to relieve these symptoms and offers free samples by mail to readers of CoryDos Democrat.
On June 19 and 20 excursion tickets from Corydon to St Louis and return will be sold at 7.75 dollars. The pass covers return passage leaving St. Louis including June 26. G. W. Brir Ferr, Agent.
Circular advertising eggs for hatching from thoroughbred Barred and White Plymouth Rock and White Wyandotte strains. Farm located 1 mile west of Lown, Indiana, run by E L McKinster. J D Bridge editor of the Democrat Lancaster NH praises One Minute Cough Cure for his boy’s cough.
The passage argues that rain cannot be dodged and germs of consumption abound, but a strong throat and lungs resist infection. It warns that when the body is thin and blood poor, germs take hold. if a cough persists and throat and lungs feel raw, do not delay and take action.
The ad touts Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil with hypophosphites claiming it heals inflamed membranes strengthens digestion improves appetite increases weight and fortifies the body against consumption, with price listed as 60c and $1.00, sold by Scott & Bowne, New York chemists.
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