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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1906
Page
7
Corydon reports bank closings on Saturdays in June to September, a Harrison township pike surplus, lawyers admitted to the bar, and bonds printed for Spencer township. Also listed are local visits, funerals, school plans, and community notices across Corydon and nearby townships.
John Hammerline returns from Lafayette while Henry Jordan dies at home in Greencastle. George Gwartney to speak for Ben Hur lodge at Central decoration next Sunday. Henry Taylor battles typhoid fever. Mader cured of epithelial cancer after Dr Miller treatment. Louisville collision kills eight, injures 21. Corydon visits, instruments at Conrad's Music Store Rivian promoted. Town counts 108 rigs around square. Various ads note sales, watches, farm stock, and horse and buggy listings. Union Depot for a Day talent program May 31. Local court cases include Malinda Lahue vs Abraham Dyer estate verdict for $220. Term extended beyond May.
A small savings pitch urges putting aside any amount from 1 dollar up to prepare for a rainy day. Farnuwses Savings & Trest Co. offers secure deposits with W. E. Cook as secretary.
Miss Jennie Trotter of Valley City narrowly escaped drowning during a Monday boat excursion on Leavenworth. She stepped from one boat to another as the craft swayed, fell into very deep water, and was rescued by a bystander nearby who saw her plunge.
Miss Minnie Miller wed John Mowrer at the Miller home south of town in a small family ceremony led by Rev. Moore. The couple, long courted during the bride’s millinery work in the groom’s town, begin life together in a warm household setting.
Alfred Taylor of Washington township died at the Hospital for the Insane in Evansville on the 26th, four days after admission. He was 62 and had been ill for years with two strokes. His mind troubled, he became insane. A strong farmer, he leaves a widow and three children. He was brother to Wm. Taylor northwest of town and to Mrs. I. L. Neely. Interment followed at New Amsterdam last Monday with Rev. Toombs officiating.
Albert Bruch welcomes a baby girl as James Dick and Aubrey Hull promote Edison advertisements. Roscoe Crecelius departs for Birdseye to join a major photo firm. Charles Bruch visits his son. Katie and Nellie Bruch visit Lilie and Della Brown. Children’s Day at Pfrimmer's Chapel planned for next Sunday night.
Malinda J. Heishman wife of Geo W Heishman died May 8 1906 born Oct 19 1831 after years of rheumatism and dropsy. She leaves husband four brothers one sister and eight children. Poem of remembrance ends with a trust notice from Farmers Savings & Trust Co offering executor services.
Real estate notes advertise numerous desirable farms for sale with a range of sizes and prices to suit buyers.
Grace Russell and John Neafus noted as not well. A newborn girl to Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Miller. Jasper Conrad near completion on a new dwelling. Mae Roger and Sallye Roby visit New Albany family. Rehoboth church grove hosts cream social Saturday June 9 from 3 to 10 pm for church funds. Memorial address by Rev A R Evans May 27 drew many though veterans attendance lagged due to illness. Local creamery opened May 22 with large turnout and stockholder dinner at Merchants Hotel. production around 100 pounds daily.
Mrs Elizabeth Williar improves while Mrs Nate Williar remains ill. Supervisor Brown checks roads in the area. K D Williar family visited Robert Miller. Edgar and Earl Thompson of Cedar Farm visited local relatives. Amelia Johns funeral held at Rehoboth. Carrie Schweitzer married at Corydon to Andy Leibert of Rehoboth. Williar, Cunningham and Reeves families plus others visited Kosmosdale cement factory.
Bridgeport births visits and family news include Gov er Houser giving a daughter born to the governor s kin Lee Shireman noted as a valuable mare and J W Deatrick of New Albany visiting Cal Shireman Sunday. Local truckers earned two dollars per bushel for green peas last week and Miss Mayme Diddlcott a Bacon s store clerk will spend the summer with her parents. The B C ball team of New Albany defeated Bridgeport Ramblers 9 10.
All residents of Spencer Township opposed to saloons and law disregard are urged to meet at Moberly Friday evening June 1 at 8 oclock to form a township organization for remonstrance and law enforcement. Ladies are especially invited. Citizens League of Spencer Township.
Farmers Savings and Trust Co announces interest paid on savings deposits with W. E. Cook serving as secretary.
Henry Taylor is improving. Miss Rosa Hottell spent days with relatives in Corydon. Miss Georgia Cunningham of Corydon visits George Fry and family. Charles Toler family of Clifty Bend visits Fry family. Rosalry and Cleva Kopp visit the Shatters near Nevin. Bessie and Fern a Kopp guests of Nellie and Emma Bottles. Nellie Mathes visiting sister Mrs. Anthony Kannappel in New Middletown. Harrison and Armon Bottles visiting sister Mrs. Tone Pate near Cold Friday. Oscar Crosby and family visit Mrs. Sarah Windell. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Wiseman visit Toler. Eli Mathes family visit relatives in New Middown. Sunday School reorganized at Heidleburg church with Ezra Keller as Supt. and Malinda Bottles as Asst Supt. etc. A fishing party at a pond near Heidleburg church includes many local youths and fathers.
Elizabeth Winpers and others traveled to New Albany while Walter Kron moved to Stephen Flanagan’s property on Main Street. Ed Drilette sold organs, and Ed Hedge visited from New Middletown. Memorial services were held at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. Evans as Y. J. Bowling returned from a trip with the International Harvesting Company.
The message urges building a fund for emergencies with a first deposit and periodic additions, emphasizing preparation for sickness and trouble and lasting financial protection through steady savings.
Notice from Corydon Indiana dated May 30 1906 advertises an estray of a silver fray jersey estimated value and color described as found on the Corydon and New Middletown road two miles southeast of Corydon at the residence of Amos Lemmon placement of the notice in Corydon Ind
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