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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1899
Page
1
A clothing seller promotes a guaranteed perfect fit in all garments. The owner presents himself as a practical tailor trained in the trade and emphasizes careful workmanship. He states only skilled tailors are employed and promises high quality linings, trimmings, and finish.
Public sale listing by auctioneer R F Davis for Hameey v India includes horses merchandise a two story business house dwelling warehouse and multiple lot numbers with numerous other items to be sold at bargain prices for a capable buyer.
Judge Cook appointed A J Lopp of Heth township and James A Harbison of Franklin township to the County Board of Review. The panel includes Assessor Bowling Auditor Watson Treasurer Sappenfield and the two appointees. The board meets on the third Monday in June to audit township assessments and may sit about thirty days. Citizens aggrieved may appear for adjudication. Dr T G Van Hook Dentist Corydon Indiana one door north of Democrat office
A mob of local youths attacked a traveling gypsy band, stoning them as they camped above the city. Three gypsy children were injured, one seriously, and condemnations call for legal action to stop such nuisances. The report notes similar behavior in Tell City and urges law enforcement to intervene.
Carrie Seiler Langford died on the 24th at Bradford and was buried at the German M E church two miles west last Friday. She had long suffered mental illness and was briefly housed at the asylum before returning home. She left a husband and two young children. Readers are reminded to sign their communications for printing.
James A Harbison and his sons Oscar and Henry moved 75 saw-logs in a single day for William Gleitz last week. The haul is the largest reported to date.
The advertisement asserts that Chamberlain's Pain Balm cures rheumatism with a single application providing quick relief. It claims widespread testimony and notes the product is sold by E. S. Crosier, a local druggist, in Vruggist.
An aged health remedy advertisement touts 8 E 8 9 or 8.8.9 as a blood purifier that strengthens the body and prevents illness in the elderly. It quotes testimonials from Mrs Sarsh Pike and Mr J W Loving claiming skin eruptions and general weakness were cured by S S S.
Judge Cook appointed township Advisory Boards of 39 members, two Democrats and one Republican per board, to serve until the 1900 election. Members listed include Warrison, Boone, HeTh, Washington, Posey, Taylor, Beanlin, Trackson, Morgan, Blue River, Spencer, Scott, and Webster Townships with names and party affiliations. Each appointee must qualify within ten days. May 17 issue contains duties of these boards.
A Quaker doctor spent three weeks in town then left for Georgetown after a weekend surge that netted about fifty dollars in cash. He claimed to remove tapeworms from a local colored woman and drew crowds with crude lectures. Critics call the acts humbugs as townsfolk grow poorer and wiser. The doctor took John Walker with him.
An elderly notice recalls a winter whooping cough epidemic and how Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured children. It also promotes DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for piles and advertises a Detroit supplier brochure with steady sale and large profit for a specialty product.
The County Sunday School Convention met in Corydon with sessions at the Presbyterian church and School Hall. Harrison county ranks among the top thirty banner counties with 400 more Sunday pupils than weekday enrollments and strong attendance. Officers elected include J W McKinster president and Harriet Mathes secretary. Blue River Chapel chosen for the next semi annual convention.
Court actions include several suit on note judgments: G F Harvey & Co. v Reader for 69.62. Mayfield v Brock and Tabler for 175. Windell divorce granted to Emma from Perry. Jacobs divorce granted to Elizabeth from John. appellate appeal in Deaton v Edmondson. Watters embezzlement trial with acquittal. Also state actions and judge assignments noted.
The notice promotes Women's and half shoes for summer wear at C M Miner's Exclusive Shoe Store with broad range of styles and fits. It also mentions Judge E M Swan serving as Special Judge in Rockport and a local travel note on residents visiting relatives and physicians advice about digestion.
Schools in Morgan and Blue River townships held joint commencements at Hancock with large attendance. Programs featured honors for Rosa Stover and Shelby Kopp at Shiloh, and music by the College Orchestra. Elizabeth Posey and Jackson Townships reported strong ceremonies with sixteen graduates. diplomas awarded to Omer Felmy, Rebecca Hubbard, and others. Public-school exercises in Lanesville and Spencer Township noted, with top honors to Minnie Deutsch and Biddie Simon.
Notice announces estimates for supplies for County Poor Asylum for the next three months to be opened June 12 by James A Watson Auditor. bids requested per instructions, filed in his office starting June 1.
Leased Niefer property at 113 East Market Street near Reibel Stand and offers early breakfast and meals at all hours. The ad promotes old friends and new patrons, with refitting and fresh furnishings ready for service. Also includes a medical note about bowel health and a product endorsement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
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