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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1901
Page
8
The author argues for using the present road supervisor system to finance and build principal county roads within five years, citing local road district No. 1 in Harrison as a model. A county convention of supervisors should consider a graduated paving plan to boost employment, economy, and road quality.
The widely circulated rumor of Prof Irl Hicks’s death is false. At 1902’s close he reports health and a successful year, with the Word and Works journal gaining international regard. His Almanac and forecasts guided crops, saving wheat and warning of drought. subscriptions and publications are offered by Word and Works Pub Co, 2201 Locust St, St. Louis.
Mrs Sophia Wel come of Cincinnati visited Jacob Tisser near Ramsey with his daughters Lizzie and Maggie Meuner. They hunted without a dog and by 10 oclock had felled four rabbits and six quails and were still pursuing more game. Who can beat it.
Royal Neighbors of America sponsor an event at M F church Mauckport on November 28 with Ada Sircolami Deputy Crack Lawrenceville and Mr Every H Breeden speaking. Admission five cents.
State Senator Jacob B. Kemerer died at Bethlehem Pennsylvania. He was blind and longed for sight in his final minutes. His family and faces of loved ones brought him a smile as he passed away. The piece argues happiness lies in common, overlooked blessings.
In circuit court Tuesday Judge Cook discharged Charles Brousses on the ground that Clerk A I Reynolds lacked judicial power as the legislature had no right to confer such authority on town clerks making the law unconstitutional. Judge Buskirk of Salem had issued a similar ruling earlier.
Lanesville and New Albany residents share in a church ceremony at Holy Trinity in New Albany. The newlyweds Harry Welch and Rosa Zeller greet families and guests at a dinner with both sets of parents. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Jacob Shickel. Local notes list illnesses, property sale, and visits among area residents.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as a prompt, pleasant relief for coughs croup bronchitis and other winter complaints. A Winchester Kentucky testimonial from L A Levy & Son notes rapid relief of a child with croup hoarseness after a few doses and a return to sleep.
Manckport records show progress at the school under Prof. d. A. Reising. Capt. Ballard resumes his steamer duties on the Thomas. Ballard & Thomas shift commerce to Wu. Mrs Lou Thornbury visits Mrs Em Ballard as meetings begin at the Presbyterian church on November 22.
A reader letters praise Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for a severe cough and chest pains that disappeared after treatment. The letter notes healing after the second dose and mentions a three bottle cure, with sale at Crosier's Corner Drug Store.
James H Farrell of Chicago a longtime party figure and marshal of the Democratic Club known for campaign work in many states including New York for Mayor Van Wyck. He has served in the Illinois House since 1887 and remains a leading figure at 59, active in real estate and politics. An 1901 letter from Springfield endorses Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a stomach remedy, with local dealers listed in Corydon and Muuckport.
Harrison County recorder lists transfers: Watters to Holloway for lots in Elizabeth. Kopp to Kopp for 24 acres. Swan to Bledsoe for 400 dollars. Nye to Nye for 200. Corydon Stone Co. to L. A. Corydon R. R. for 200. Smith to Detrick for lots 39 and 40 in Elizabeth for 750. Flora transfers totaling multiple parcels and persons. numerous deeds, amounts, and parcels in Elizabeth Mauckport Crandall and surrounding areas. Harrison County transactions recorded by recorder Henry W. Denbo.
A vintage advertisement promotes De Witt’s Little Early Risers as a reliable gentle laxative. It claims the pills are purely vegetable, small and easy to take, and help assist the bowels to act without forcing them. L. A. Riley & Son endorses the product.
Mrs. George Boone visits New Albany. Ludlow and Russell families host visitors including Master Billy J. McIntire and Miss Emma Ludlow. Corydon guest Amy Steepleton visits Absolom Steepleton. Rosewood and Central guests with the Meisner family. Elder Phillips bids farewell at Union Chapel for a new Illinois field after three years.
County Physician Geo. W. Scroggs of Hall County Georgia testifies that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure gave unmatched relief. He notes digestion aids and avoidance of starvation by digesting what is eaten, asserting rapid cure for the worst dyspepsia cases. L. A. Riely & Son accompany the statement.
Mrs Williams and her son from Jeffersonville are visiting New Amsterdam. Mrs Burd is sick. Eva Jones and Alma Money visited Milan Kentucky last week. Louw Fowler has returned to Evansville. John Craig and his sister of Worth visited. School progresses under Profs Kemper and Frank. Ladies of A B and M E churches form a joint sewing society. A M Kemper and son William left Monday for a hunting tour in the South.
Atlanta resident G F Carter reports relief and cure after using DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for piles. He praises its instant relief and declares no surgery needed and notes salve also heals cuts burns and wounds, warning against counterfeit products from L A Riely & Sox.
The Southern Railway announces its winter season service for 1901 and 1908, highlighting extensive routes across Florida, Cuba, Mexico, the Pacific Coast and Central America as a premier link between the North and South. The service promises superior accommodations and rapid transit for travelers from November 2 to 6.
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