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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1908
Page
3
A local notice lists bargains on clothing and fabrics including ladies Union suits, shirts and drawers, calico, blankets, pillow slips, and dress materials. Several residents are noted as ill or visiting, and a death is recorded for Miss Laura Eckard from cerebral hemorrhage with burial in town.
White Cloud residents Mr. and Mrs Clarence Breeden visited Joe Wiseman and family. Maude Lowe and son Herbert visited relatives nearby. Goldin Chanley visited sister Katherine at Sharp's Mill near Leavenworth. Sister M I Garrison lectured at Blue River chapel and Fountain. Will Todd traveled with Will Hunt to Potato Roo and New Bethel. Several families including the Siberts, Wisemans, Sunner, Mauck, Heer baught, Everdon, Trene, and Rothrock hosted or visited C R Sharp and family on Sunday.
The first year high school pupils get along well with Latin proving engaging. The first debate occurred Friday afternoon with strong participation and bright prospects for the term. Arbor day was skipped due to rain. Visitors included Lazie McRae Magdalene Gutkese Mayme Bauer Emmett Tindall and Christ Gutkese. Two new pupils joined Monday morning. Attendance stands at twenty five in the principal's room and forty in the primary.
In New Albany at Market and Bank streets the Hotel Ashland formerly the St Charles, now remodeled and renovated, provides nice rooms comfortable beds and choice meals. Proprietor Mrs N Button and manager Mr J B Walker greet guests with a hearty welcome and reasonable rates.
William Richert will sell his personal property at public sale at his residence two miles northeast of Corydon Junction on Friday November 20 1908. The sale begins at 10 o clock A M. Items include horses cattle sheep hogs farm machinery implements wagons survey plows harrows corn and fodder in shocks and many smaller articles.
Red Mill advertises top prices for wheat and invites farmers to grind at their facility, urging patrons to support home industry.
An advertisement claims Dr Leonhardt's Hemioid is an internal tablet that cures piles by freeing circulation. It warns piles rise from unhealthy living and blood stagnation and promises guaranteed relief. Sold by Dr Leonhardt Co from Buffalo New York with stated pricing.
Mary E Crecelius born April 16 1848 died October 13 1908 aged 60 years 5 months 27 days married to W H Crecelius March 18 1866 with five children and charter member of Corydon U B Church. She was faithful mother sister and neighbor and expressed readiness to go toward a heavenly home citing 2 Corinthians 5 1 and John 14 12.
Grandma Summers remains steady as the season turns. Miss Sallie Hall heads to Louisville for the winter. A large crowd attended William Watters' birthday dinner on Thursday. Harve Saffer and family hosted across the weekend with Marion Lamb. Carrie Liebert of Rehoboth spent Monday with Jacob Schweitzer of Elbert. Catharine Fishbuck Lewis Kuler Rosa and Will Gunther from New Middletown visited the Schweitzers last week. Several Seiberts and Liebert family members plus others from Rehoboth and Louisville dropped by Wao Jones on Sunday.
Medical advertisement touts Wood's Liver Medicine in liquid form for malaria chills fever and biliousness. It claims quick relief and tonic effects from a bottle priced at one dollar containing 24 times the 50 cent size. Sold by Louis 8 Kiely.
A humorous monologue contrasts past and present habits from colds to medical care and fashion. It notes old remedies like soaking feet and fat pork wraps against sore throats versus modern ailments such as tonsillitis requiring surgery. The piece observes shifts from homemade meals to cafes and from physical breaks to fractures with new slang and changes in politics.
A brochure offers a land study for homestead entry in the Rapid City Land district. It includes land character from the Sioux reservation open for settlement, a map of railroads and towns, a sectional map, and an average grain yield card. The kit costs fifty cents, payable to M. F. Morris in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Community notes record births, visits, and gatherings. A boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stiner is noted. James Faith of Livonia visits relatives. Seven five young mules and a saddle horse bought by Sharp. Hayride crowd from this place last Wednesday. Jesse Johnson and family visit Ben Floyd. Paul Saith and Stoy Jones attend Charlie Hurst’s party. Mgr BE Zenor and children attend Jerry Watson’s family reunion. Charlie Erstine returns from Indianapolis work. Uncle Henry Shuck and daughter mentioned. Miss Bert visits Charlie Erstine family Sunday.
Edna Stromire aged 23 years six months eight days died October 21 1908 after typhoid fever and quick consumption. She lived with her mother in Louisville and formerly at New Middletown. Her funeral was held in Louisville by Pastor L Crandall and in New Middletown by Ney L. Dann. She leaves a mother a brother and many relatives.
A testimonial from Corydon Indiana states Doan's Kidney Pills cured a teen’s long kidney ailment after doctors failed. The ad urges kidney health checks and amber urine and notes availability from Riely’s drug store at 54 cents with Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents.
The Democrat lists new and continuing subscribers since the last report. Names include Roma Range Duncan J C Stonecipher Milltown Albert O Wolfe Locust Point Jos J Kiesler New Salisbury Philip Fessel Palmyra Geo J Kiesler Chas Mugler Corydon RR 3 J A Gettlefinger Ramsey RR 1 D B Kemper New Amsterdam Sam l M Feoick Depauw RR 2 Murray Ferrec Laconia RR 2 Ferdinand Hendricks New Salisbury Chas Smith Corydon RR 5 Geo M Miller Corydon RR 3 Philip Hiser New Salisbury Mrs Hester Riley Corydon RR 3 Mrs Elizabeth Stoner RR 2 Frank Faith Corydon RE 5 C E Shaffer New Middletown Joshua B Watson Central Boone Love New Middletown.
Relatives and friends gathered October 23 at the home of A. F. Sonner to celebrate his birthday. A bountiful spread accompanied a pleasant day with numerous attendees listed by name and family.
Albert Gilmore aged twenty one died last Friday after long illness at five miles southwest of Corydgny. He was son of Joseph Gilmore who died on the 20th. Interment took place at Heidelburg on Friday. The family has suffered greatly, with the mother dying two years ago and the father last month. A girl is now ill with typical fever. Four small children survive and receive neighbors and friends sympathy.
All persons are forbidden to hunt with dogs or firearms on my lands in Harri son and Washington township Harrison county Indiana and Wat Rivverpan.
Advertisement seeks apple timber buyers and offers good prices. For details contact HORACE S. SONNER, R. F. D. 2, Maumetons, Ind.
William Gutkese announces shoe and boot repairs at his New Middletown shop with reasonable prices. The notice urges patrons to bring footwear for restoration.
A local repair listing invites patrons to service stoves at Geo B Wadhl's shop. The brief notes mobile or in shop options and emphasizes trusted repairs and quick turnaround.
ManZan Pile Remedy comes ready to use with nozzle attached. Soothes heals reduces itching and inflammation. Money refunded if not satisfied. For sale by Louise, Riely. September 3.
An advertisement asserts ManZan Pule Remedy provides relief from piles after first use. The product is for sale by Louise.
Miss Lillie Rogge entertained tap friends last Wednesday night with a taffy party. Fifty or more attendees included Della Brown Oma Dyer Bertha Arnold Grace Miller Ada Duncan and many others totaling about sixty five, all enjoying a lively social time and hoping for more gatherings.
A surprise party was given for Mr. B Hurst on October 22 in celebration of his birthday. Attendees included Miss Bertha Arnold Oma Dyer Willie Rogge Mable Rogge Pearl Milter Ola LeMay Carrie Hamilton Lars Kintser Frankie Thomas Delia Brown Nellie Maud Florence Lula Quebbeman and many more. The gathering featured games and music and ended late with wishes for many more birthday surprises.
A surprise party was held October 23 at Mort Davis’s Taylor home for Harry Davis’s 20th birthday. Guests joined music and games with refreshments at 10 pm. Present included Ella Young, Teese Young, Maggie Cunningham, Elsie sash, Edna Radmacher, Irene Hess, Matti Ackermann, Clara Lams, Corena Lams, Harvey Cunningham, Joe Neel, Chas Neel, Hewley Wilbur, Alva Kinzer, John Hson, John Moore, Arthur Bennield, Jesse Ellery, Osco Summers.
John Lewis of Brenenridge reported a strange change in Lazy Creek near Corydon. He said the stream, long dry due to drought, suddenly carried clear water a foot deep, with springs now flowing and residents forced to fetch water from distant sources.
Joseph Gilmore died at his home in Sugar Tree Grow from paralysis. He was about fifty years old and leaves a wife and five children. His wife preceded him in death about nine years ago. Gilmore was a highly respected citizen with many friends.
The New Sala bury School reports for the month ending October 30, 1908 total enrollment 89 with 26 tardiness incidents totaling 373 minutes lost. Absences numbered 26 and daily attendance averaged 83. Jacob Jordan, Principal.
Nine room house with stable and garden offered in Corydon. Described as one of the best pieces of property in town. Inquiry and details available at this office.
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