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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
1
The notice promotes a live metropolitan paper subscription starting with the current issue and provides a special rate for December 1 at $1.75. It specifies the offer runs only in June July and August and states no subscriptions at the reduced rate after August 31.
A call to decorate graves across the states on May 30 as a tribute to Civil War ancestors and all fallen soldiers. The piece urges fraternal orders and the public to join in honoring valor, liberty, and patriotism while preserving the nation’s heritage for future generations.
A Louisville newspaper complains of persistent mail delivery delays and losses affecting subscribers. The editor urges postal workers and carriers in New Albany and Louisville to exercise greater care to ensure each copy reaches its intended recipient. The paper claims its mailing system nearly guarantees delivery and seeks improved mail service.
Corydon readers hear a testimonial from Rocard Freeman of Jeffersonville Indiana praising Dean's Kidney Pills for curing years of back pain irregular kidneys and swelling. The notice invites others to visit Riely and Son's drug store to learn more while promoting Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as sale agents.
Judge Jacob Herter, one of the oldest residents of New Albany, died at his home on the eighteenth of April from apoplexy. He was sixty six, born in the county, and had lived in New Albany for forty years. He leaves a wife and six children. several relatives in the county include Philip and Michael Herter. D F and Amos Lemmon were his schoolmates.
Rheumatism is described as the most common cause of pain and suffering with Chamberlain's Pain Balm praised for relief. The ad notes temporary relief can become permanent for some, especially the elderly, and promotes 25 and 50 cent sizes sold by L. A. Reilly & Son.
County Superintendent Kannapel completed exam of manuscripts for common school graduation, reporting 127 applicants earned certificates. Town-by-town list includes Blue River Boone Franklin Harrison Heth Jackson Morgan Posey Spencer Washington Webster with named graduates across the counties.
Mrs Rosa Ports of Birmingham Alabama reports relief from biliousness and constipation after using Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. She says the tablets relieve the ill feeling at once and aid digestion, liver and blood purification, with sales through L A Riely & Son.
The trustee of Spencer township Harrison county Indiana announces the sale of the old schoolhouse No 10 at Fairdale on June 4 1908 at 1 PM to the highest bidder. Payment is due at sale and the trustee reserves the right to reject any bids.
For Rent five room house now occupied by B S Applegate on Ess High street will be for rent after June 1 1908 Apply to H Hays 20 2
The Courier-Journal announces a temporary campaign rate of 1.25 for June July and August for six month or one year orders placed now. Regular rates resume after August 31. Henry Watterson endorses the Democratic ticket. Louisville Times also offers 1.25 rate under the same terms.
Rev J O Sibert preached an interesting sermon Sunday Horace Davis is recovering from rheumatism Welker Conrad and granddaughter Demarise of New Albany visited in the vicinity Sunday Gresham Lodge delegates to Daughters of Rebekah convention in Indianapolis Mrs Jacob Clancy and Miss Emma Ruddle attended the convention George Check Jr and friends Hugh Ellis Charles Westfall Strepha of Louisville visited Belle Edwards Wm Weidman Garing Fawcett and Mrs John McDonald and son Esme came from New Albany last Thursday and fished in Big Indian Pearl Kopp spent weeks with uncle near Pleasant Ridge returned home Saturday with friends Shirley and Bessie Albin also accompanied by them
In the Cis cuit Court last week Miss Margaret Sweeney of Jeffersonville sued William Johns of Laconia over sixteen sheep. The jury found for the plaintiff, awarding possession to Sweeney and eleven dollars in verdict.
A bold claim asserts Dr Leonhardt's Hem-Roid cures any piles case with internal use only. It rejects ointments suppositories injections and external devices and offers a $1000 guarantee with each package from L A Riely & Son Corydon Indiana or The Dr Leonhardt Co Buffalo New York.
In New Albany the Hotel Ashland at Market and Bank streets, run by proprietor Mrs. N. Button and manager Mr. J. B. Walker, invites travelers with pleasant rooms, comfortable beds, and meals. The former St. Charles Hotel has been remodeled and renovated with reasonable rates.
Four room cottage offered for rent by A. L. Bulleit. Includes summer kitchen and a well kept garden. Contact details not provided.
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