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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1899
Page
1
Zenor Seen As Likely Incumbent In Democratic Race
New Albany correspondent notes Democratic confidence in W T Zenor for renomination. Zenor is praised as an untiring worker and loyal advocate for constituents and soldiers, with a near-unbroken attendance record in roll calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.t.zenor
Congressman Zenor
Florence Engleman Weds William King At Spencer Township
The marriage of Florence Engleman to William King was celebrated last Wednesday at the Engleman home in Spencer township. Rev. L Q Tearch performed the ceremony. The couple will soon move to their Georgetown area farm and host friends there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Engleman
Spencer Township
Merry Vlce
Florence
William IR. King
L. QO. Tearch
Fire destroys Love barn at Mauckport with livestock loss
A large frame barn belonging to Jesse Love at Mauckport burned last Thursday around 2 am. Two mules a horse a cow and much feed and farming implements perished in the flames. A wagon was saved. Oct 4w. No hunting on my farm. Jas C. Davis Ramsey Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Love
Mauckport
Jas C. Davis
Ramsey, Ind
Opposed to the dance cites eight objections and motives
An argument lists eight reasons against dancing claiming it harms youth, family, church influence, modesty and spirituality. It asserts dancing lowers standards and provokes late hours and immorality while praising womanly discretion. The second item notes Tam willing to be labeled a fanatic to discourage dancing among young ladies. A.D. R. James Reed injured in an ice accident. recovery with Chamberlains Pain Balm praised. Reed is a leading Clay Court merchant. Ads for pain balm and a loan at Bank of Corydon follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Tam
A.D. R
James Reed
Chamberlain
Reed
Clay Court
W. Va
Balra
E. S. Crosier
Real Estate Transfers Listed for Several Vicinities
A long list of property transfers shows multiple buyers and sellers, acreages, and prices. Notable entries include Etta Wolpert to Wayne Hughes for 1 acre at 45 dollars, and Wayne Hughes to Robt Rodgester for 1 acre at 45 dollars, with many other deeds across Corydon Mauckport Palmyra and Jackson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Wolpert
Wayne Hughes
Robt
Rodgester
M. A. Rowe
M. E. Church
New Middletown
Christian Atz
Stephen Taylor
Paul Winning
Henry L. Wolfe
C. Hays
Elizabeth Blake
Mauckport
Elizabeth Emily
Agnes Kennedy
Geo
Kusler
John EL. Brink
Mary FE. Tick
Henry W. Denbo
Corydon
Elizabeth
Timberlike Et al
Tamsot Faith
J.P. Heuser
D. B. Crayden
Jackson City
Jobin Voyles
Alvira McCallen
Palmyra
Robert Cooper
George A. Cooper
Wm. Kk. Askren
John S. Kesner
FAO
Elbert Murr
Benjamin Long
New Game Birds Arrive for Indiana Stocking
Maj J. 5. Pfrimmer of Breckenridge receives three Mongolian pheasants from Indiana Game and Fisheries Commissioner Z T. Sweeney along with two hens and a cock. Josiah Awin of New Albany and A J McIntosh of Hardinsburg also receive birds to release in Southern Indiana. The birds are corn country friendly, prolific, and protected by a six year Indiana Legislature act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 5. Pfrimmer
Breckenridge
Z T. Sweeney
Indiana
Judge Rules Trustee May Hire Teachers in Bean Blossom
In Bean Blossom township Judge W H Martin voids advisory board cut of 300 dollars, affirming trustee has authority to employ teachers and board must pay the excess. bundled with a sale pitch for fruit trees in Valley City Indiana offering 30,000 budded trees at 6 to 15 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
W. H. Martin
Bean Blossom Township
County Clerk's Notice and Local Notices
County Clerk O R Cunningstam urges all parties with funds from the Clerk's office to call and receipt before the end of his term. Joann L Newman demands payment by December 15 to avoid increased costs. farm for sale near Mauckport offers 20 acres cash terms. Local ad notes high corn prices and a cough remedy endorsement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orro Cunningstam
Harrison Co
Mauckport
W. E. Love
Ind
Corydon Citizens Lecture Fund Sees Strong Ticket Sales
The Corydon lecture course earns solid support as 50 guarantee committee members put aside five season tickets each total 250. 160 tickets sold and unsold tickets returned to treasurer John T. Meth by the 26th. Members including Apline, Heth, and Keller led sales with Bline at eleven. Season and single seats on sale at Riely’s. first lecture by Elias Day next Monday. five entertainments priced at 20 cents each with city-priced value noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
John TL Meth
G. W. Applegate
Marry Wepner
Sam Prrmmer
W. HB. Bullett
L. M. O'Bannon
John Heth
George F. Martin
C. W. Thomas
C. A. Bline
C. M. Miller
Smith Patterson
Otto Cunningham
J. W
Elias Day
Reader disputes modern dance critique in Corydon column
W G Clinton of Salem Ind responds to a Corydon Democrat article signed A Reporter. He rebukes the piece for misquoting scripture and argues Solomon did not quote David and laments errors on Scriptural support for modern dance. Clinton stresses moral values and local concern for Corydon’s youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corypox Democrat
Solomon
David
Corydon
Old Place
W.G. Clinton
Wedding of Harry E. Trotter and Leva Cunningham in Corydon
Relatives and guests gathered at Mrs. Helen Trotter’s home in Washington township for the marriage of Harry E. Trotter to Leva Cunningham. Rev. B H Fields officiated at noon, followed by a lavish dinner. The couple plans a honeymoon trip to St Louis before settling with the groom’s mother. Bridesmaid Laura Wolfe and best man R L Miller assisted. A noted testimonial from Rev J Kirkham of Belle Rive cites One Minute Cough Cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Trotter
Washington Township
Harry E
Leva Cunningham
John Cunningham
B. H. Fields
Leavenworth
Corydon
St. Louis
Democrat
Laura Wolfe
R. L. Miller
J. Kirkham
Belle Rive
Ill
L. A
White Cloud
A Grand Success at Buena Vista Missions
Rev W J Hillebrand closed his missions in Buena Vista county last Friday evening with greater success than expected. He held three sermons daily for six days, drawing crowded crowds from across denominations. The preacher’s simple speech and steadfast truths moved many to renew their duties and seek eternal bliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hillebrand
Buena Vista
Holy Mother Church
Gwartney family departs for Indianapolis to start new home
George K. Gwartney and his family left yesterday for Indianapolis where they will establish their future home. He is long known in the county for owning the Tus Democrat, practicing law in Corydon for twenty years, serving as district prosecuting attorney, and running a successful real estate and insurance business. His friends regret the move but wish him success in his new field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Gwartney
Indianapolis
Gwartney
Tus Democrat
Corydon
Democrat
A Few Words About Insurance
A business notice extols fire insurance as essential to protect labor and capital. It argues that without coverage, heavy commerce and building would shrink by more than half after a fire. The speaker promises to offer policies from strong old line companies at reasonable rates and invites patronage.
Insurance Agency Continues at Same Office
F A Bulvert announces he will continue the insurance business purchased from George K Gwartney in the same location one door north of the Democrat office upstairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Gwartney
Democrat
F. A. Bulvert
Meeting of Lecture Committee Elects Officers and Ushers
The lecture committee met Monday evening electing J. W. Riddle as president and G. W. Self as member to fill Rev. W. G. Clinton’s vacancy. T. J. Wilson C. A. Bline Dr. T. J. VanHook and Harry Kepner were named ushers for the Day entertainment while Sam Pfrimmer and G. W. Self formed a reception committee. Admission was set at fifteen cents for children under twelve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Riddle
G. W. Self
W. G. Clinton
T. J. Wilson
C. A. Bline
T. J. VanHook
Harry Kepner
Sam Pfrimmer
Epworth League Convention at New Albany
An Epworth League convention is reported at New Albany. Excursion tickets will be sold from Corydon on Nov 18 for a round trip price of one dollar, with return by the 18th. G W Brirrett is agent. Also notes praise for One Minute Cough Cure and local fire insurance offers from Corydon and White Cloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
P. B. Belles
Argyld
L. A. Riney
J. Roritrock
Corydon
White Cloud
Epworth League
New Albany
G. W. Brirrett
Agt
Fackler
Micanopy
Fla
Hustler
LIA
Rie
J. RorurKoce
Rally Day Services At AME Church
Next Sunday features a grand rally at the African Methodist Episcopal church with Rev H Brewer sermon at 1030 a m Rev Wylie of the Methodist Episcopal church at 3 p m A chorus of 25 voices under Mrs Brewer and Prof Fouse provides music for the service a special program at 7 p m Ministers congregations and friends invited effort to complete church debt payment Pastor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Methodist Episcopal Church
H. Brewer
Wylie
Methodist Episcopal Church
School Books Shortage Sparks County Critique
Our reporter spoke with numerous trustees about the lack of school books in the county. Trustees blame the book companies for failing to fill orders while some orders are scaled down below actual needs. The piece argues state authorities should pressure publishers and insists people should have books, not the trustees.
Orange Blossoms and Announcements at Miller’s Store
Advertises photos for 15 cents at S. M. Miller's store featuring couples William R. King Florence Englemar Harry E. Trotter and Leoa Cunning ham Henry M. Taylor Emma H. Dewees Charles E. Leffler Emma A. Davis. Claims golden opportunity and readiness to work on cloudy days. Tus Penny Preto Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. King
Florence MM. Englemar
Harry E. Trotter
Leoa F. Cunningham
Henry M. Taylor
Emma H. Dewees
Charles E. Leffler
Emma A. Davis
S. M. Miller's
Tus Penny Preto Co
Cows for Sale and Local Church Officers Elected
Two Jersey cows for sale one fresh in Corydon Indiana Amos Lemon. The W F M S of the New Albany district M E church met at Can nelton and elected officers for the year President Mrs J G Harrison Vice President Mrs A Briffett Recording Secretary Mrs J E Steele Corresponding Secretary Miss Minnie Forman Treasurer Miss Minnie Stoy Delegate Mrs L D Moore to branch meeting at Rock Island Also notes on local gossip and notices about photos and clergy communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
M. E. Church
Cannelton
J. G. Harrison
A. Briffett
Corydon
J. E. Steele
Minnie Forman
Minnie Stoy
L. D. Moore
Rock Island
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S.S.S
Sarah Pike
Broadway
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Boston
Agzain
J. W. Loving
Colquitt. Ga
Ss. S.S
Riprer Dan
Valley City
Joan L. Newman
J. F. Pinaire
Sunshine
Salem, Ind
Trotter-Cunningham
Buen Vista
Rone
H. H. Miller
School Books
Jersey
Amos Lemon
Corydon, Ind
John Habermel
Mr. Marsh
Penny Photo Co's
Milbe
Reid
Clinton
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