Corydon News Notes Democratic Meeting and Local Items
Corydon Indiana reports a Democratic Central Committee meeting set for December 6 at 1 PM to select delegates for the State Convention. Also notes a New Albany and St Louis Air Line Railway meeting on November 20, a Presbyterian Mite Society gathering, school openings in January, notable deaths, court sessions, local commerce, and property sales.
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Democrat
Caryn
Martin
Hanger
John Simler
Thos. Pattinson
Silas Crayden
Samuel Ramsey Levi Hottell
Jno
H. Payton
Robi. Kirkham
Friends of the
New Albany and St. Louis Air Line Railway
Corydon
Elopement and Divorce Rumors Mount in County
A young married man from Webster township has deserted his wife and eloped with an unmarried woman. Names are withheld for now. A possible second divorce suit looms if the husband does not report and return to his lawful wife. Personal notes mention Hiram Kessinger of Posey township in town settling with the county Treasurer and serving as deputy collector for Posey and Webster townships. Silas Crayden of Blue River township, a Democrat and former sheriff candidate, visited last Saturday.
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Webster Township
Hiram Kessinger
Posey Township
Kessinger
Posey
Webster
Silas Crayden
Blue River Township
William
Boyersy
Saturdy
Rail project sparks countywide drive for preferred route
Citizens in Jackson Spencer and surrounding areas push for a railroad path. Three routes are discussed Corydon central route Salisbury and Blue River. Farmers and business leaders rally before a meeting on the 20th to back the best option and prevent loss of the county seat to Salisbury if chosen.
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Salsbury
Morgan
Blue River
Central
Corydon
Jackson and
Spencer Townships
Sorghum Molasses Samples Thanks From Mr Farquar McRae
Citizens express gratitude to Farquar McRae for a sample of his sorghum molasses praised as fine and tasting more like sugar tree molasses than sorghum.
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Farquar McRae
Local Coal Discovery Promises Rich Vein in Scott Township
Bituminous coal shown to Valen tine Conrad in Scott township from a spring on his farm. Thickness unknown but thought adequate to work. blacksmith tests deem it as good as Pittsburgh coal. Surface blossoms limited due to deep bed. Author cannot estimate quantity. Thanksgiving sermon to be preached at M E Church next Thursday by Rev J G Williamson.
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Valentine Conrad
Scott Township
Pittsburgh
M. E
J. G. Williamson
Presbyterian Church
Corn Thief Charles Dorey Arrested After Escape
The Corn Chie Charles Dorey, who fired the jail and evaded arrest during the blaze, was recaptured after escaping to Kentucky. He had fled from the state, obtained clothing, then crossed the Ohio by skiff into Indiana. He faced a charge for stealing corn worth sixty cents and is now back in jail.
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Charles Dorey
Kentucky
Corey
Ohio
Indiana
New Music Pieces From Cincinnati Publisher
John Church Jr of West Fourth Street Cincinnati offers two new tunes “Doda Polka” by D Kinkle and “Cathedral Bells” by Fannie Bennett both priced at 30 cents each.
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John Church, Jr
West Fourth Street
Cincinnati
Okkio
D. Kinkle
Fannie Bennett
Price
Sheriff Seals Three Land Tracts at Auction
Three tracts sold by the Sheriff on Saturday. William Reed and Robert Reed piece bought by Hon T C Slaughter for $60.00. Daved B Stay property purchased by Andrew Pee for $490. The last lot bought by I R C Slaughter for $1.60.
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William Reed
Robert Reed
Hon T.C. Slaughter
Daved B. Stay
Andrew § Pee
Gil
Ae Keller
I R. C Slaughter
Hog Cholera Remedy Promoted by Local Advertiser
Runyon and Co's Hog Cholera Medicine is touted as a sure cure and promoter of thriving hogs. Local dealer Spencer Lahue will sell farm rights and farmers praise the remedy after trials. Mount Auburn Index reports school growth and a court case, with Dr Gazaway defeated by Josiah Crawford and pie joke.
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Runyon & Co
Spencer Lahue
Corypon
Ilarrison Co
Runyon &Co
Ricward Cook
Clark & Rike
Dentist Dr James D Ievin Advertised
Readers are urged to visit Dr James D Ievin, resident dentist, for decayed teeth and toothache. His office is upstairs over Clark and Rike drug store. The advert claims no better dentist in the west.
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James D. Ievin
Clark & Rike
West
Mars Snyder's School Opens August 30 1869
Special notice announces Snyder's School opening August 30 1869 offering twelve week sessions with English branches six dollars and additional courses in Algebra Geometry Natural Philosophy Physiology Astronomy Rhetoric Drawing and Intellectual Philosophy at two dollars extra Anna Tellez Snydee is listed as principal.
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Anna Tellez Snydee
A Cure-All Claim Promises Immunity To Seasonal Ailments
A vintage ad proclaims Dr Hustry's Aur Tonte as a preventive tonic and cure for chills and common diseases. It offers a $100 reward for arsenic findings and touts health benefits such as clear skin, bright eyes, and buoyant health, urging half-dose use during the season. It credits Read Jas. Ruppiz & Co. for publication.
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Hustry
Hue
Jas. Ruppiz & Co
Ooluma
World tour letters by Rev Dr Prime travel notes
The newspaper begins publishing letters from Rev. Dr. E. D. G. Prime detailing his world tour via California as part of a series. Prime shares observations and experiences from his travels to various regions as the voyage unfolds.
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E. D.G. Prime
Californi
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