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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1898
Page
1
The Farmers Institute invites families to attend next Monday and Juesday to discuss soil fertility corn planting home fertilizer mixing swine management poultry fruit potato culture and related topics. Attendees should note questions and prepare to engage with speakers and suggestions.
New Salisbury reports Jack Bringle's illness as ton silitis and outlines upcoming town events including a Thanksgiving fete with a musical program at the town hall on Thursday night. Also notes appointments, visits, reorganizations, and social engagements among locals with several mentions of nearby towns and community groups.
The proprietors state the medicine does not claim to contain unknown ingredients but is recognized by skilled physicians as best for kidney and bladder ailments. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised.
A testimonial from Mrs. S. MABRY of Macon Georgia describes her son Charlie’s severe scrofula. After taking twelve bottles of Swift's Specific 5S.S. he fully recovered, with sores healed and skin clear.
Jury acquitted Henry Denbo after a trial for public intoxication. Four cases against Edward Favis and Lincoln Dooley for petit larceny were dismissed and one continued to next term. Johnson liquor license case dismissed due to death of the prosecutor witness. Ellis defendants in venue dispute moved to Crawford circuit court. Arnold as assignee verdict favorable to defendants in Crawford county case.
A.M. Eisert Sr visits sick friend Enos Kerr in Black Creek and many locals are mentioned visiting, marrying, and working. Jacob Vanner remains ill while Peter LaPlant and son Frank visit daughter Mrs Tony Eisect. John Zeller and A. M. Hiert call on Peter Kannapel's family in New Middletown. John Yeager and Minnie tend winter quarters with Edgar Yeager in Earl Park. Himmelhaver and Miss Goetter wed near Neville Floyd County and plan to settle north of town. Mel chair Schellengerger weds Theresa Kochert near Breckinridge. Rev. Peeckskamp officiates. Local merchant B Garing invites visits. Weather favors late sown wheat. corn husking underway. Road supervisors worked roads. Brush College teachers report typhoid illness for Charles Voyles. Judge Ferguson on sick list. G W Self of Corydon in town on business. Elmer Engleman hired to teach during Voyles illness. Wm Elliott installs a new saw mill on Low Dell for public use. Adams family attends D H Bringle's birthday dinner at Corydon Junction. pleasant time noted.
A dated verse warns girls to beware of fickle suitors and shifting loyalties as seasons change. It contrasts playful flirtation with the risk of looser morals, noting evenings out, attire, and a motherly bustle by morning. The excerpt reflects moralizing attitudes and gendered social norms of the era.
A plan proposes forming a twenty five member guarantee committee to oversee a three member lecture committee. The system funds lectures through self payment, with deficits covered by the guarantee committee and surpluses used to offset deficits. Signatures gathered at Rielys drug store.
Judge Samuel B Voyles of Salem Indiana died Monday from paralysis after a second stroke last Saturday. He suffered a first stroke about a year ago that left him unfit for duty. His funeral is today. Voyles was a widely known figure in Southern Indiana and highly esteemed for integrity and public service. Our people deeply regret the loss of this useful man.
Hon J H Powell of Henderson Kentucky will deliver the famous lecture Grant AND SEEK at the School Hall on December 6 1898. Admission is to be kept very reasonable so all can hear this eminent platform orator.
A lively exchange proclaims there is a better state than Indiana as vegetables and crops react in playful personifications. Potatoes wink, cabbages shake, beets redden, onions grow stronger, oats fields shock, barley strokes its beard, corn pricks up its ears, ground kicks, and grass turns green with rage.
A Corydon woman answered her spouse at the door with a whispered question through the keyhole after he rang late. The husband, not named Will, now sleeps with one eye open and a cannon under his pillow, according to the Marengo Observer.
At oclock p m Sabbath November 20 worship was held in a new United Brethren church adjacent to the old Smith Camp Ground near Dogwood. P S Walls assisted by pastor J M Fowler led the service. The neat country church cost about 800 dollars and seats a full house.
Rebecca Rosenbarger faced preliminary charges in Princeton for allegedly attempting to murder her 16 year old son Alva. The case centers on a medicine given for pimples that left the boy unconscious, with a $2000 life policy cited as motive. William Rosenbarger testified for the state and returned home convinced of guilt.
On November 9 a large gathering attended the M E church in Elizabeth to witness the marriage of Charlotte Neamer to Frank L Winders. Rev John Melton united the couple as Beulah Cunningham served as maid of honor and J Lee Winders as best man. After the ceremony guests at the bride's home enjoyed a sumptuous repast as well wishers presented gifts to the popular couple.
Lewis Althouse pleaded guilty to stealing money from William Lind of Webster Township. The judge learned he was underage, had only been in the country three months, and had stolen to return home. After returning all but $5 and showing remorse, the court discharged him in good behavior. The youth thanked the court and pledged to reform.
Attorneys Baxter and Suddarth claim they shot and killed wildlife in Crawford County near English last Friday and Saturday. Senator William V. Allen denies any estrangement with William J. Bryan and pledges support for Bryan in 1900.
In Corydon Indiana a dental practice is advertised by Dr. T. G. Van Hook located one door north of the Democrat office. Also an old drug ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cold cure in one day with money back guarantee and L. B. Q. on each tablet.
A health notice warns that neglecting a cold can lead to dangerous illnesses like consumption and pneumonia. It endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as a guaranteed, safe cough remedy from L. A. Arevy.
Corydon Indiana lodge will elect officers at the regular meeting Monday night December 4 1898. Positions include Commander Lieut Commander Record Keeper Finance Keeper Chaplain Physician Sargent 1st Master at Arms 2nd Master at Arms Sentinel Picket and one Trustee for years R E Kirn.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar for sore throats and chest cold relief with a guaranteed effect. It also lists a broad catalog of harnesses saddles robes and stoves sold by V. J. Bulleit, promoting a complete line of hardware and household goods.
Individuals subscribing or paying since last report include James Simler of Valley City Paul Weilbaker of Bradford Edward Baxley of Hill Grove Fred Elbert of Dogwood Mike Purtill of Convenience J S Pfrimmer of Breckenridge Chas Hand of Newton Kan John Seitz of New Middletown Fred Seitz of Ulan Rev H T Hilgeman of New Middletown Nevaston Webb of Laconia William Hunter and L Davis of Ramsey Fredric Schneider of New Middletown.
A dampened flannel with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound to the affected area offers prompt relief from chest or side pain and back pain and is advertised as a certain cure for rheumatism. Sold by E.S. Crosier and noted readers in Grand Rapids business listings. Actress Evans & Tuxbury, 38 Ottaway St., are listed with sawed oak ties.
Elmer Greed of Company H First Kentucky Volunteer Infantry writes from Porto Rico on November 2 1898 about soldiers headed home after three months there and a looming 60 day furlough. He notes rumors of being sent to the Philippine Islands and expresses a preference for mustering out if fighting is over while praising the regiment’s health and marksmanship. He hopes orders are countermanded.
Beaver Dam Ohio August 27. A neighbor’s recommendation of Foley's Kidney Cure saved a daughter given up by four doctors. She can walk miles without fatigue. Letter from Mrs J M Bathry praises the medicine and its life-saving effect. Also includes a job seeking note by L A Riguy and an ad for a five room house in South Corydon with out-buildings.
A reader from Lisbon Ohio describes recovery after using Aerial Medication for deafness lasting eighteen years, severe cough since infancy, catarrh at night, and eye issues. She reports hearing restored after first use, voice and throat improved in months, coughing and discharge stopped, breathing eased, and urges others to try the treatment with a free trial offer.
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