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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
1
A list of breakfast products appears including Mother's Free Oats in regular and family sizes, Mother's Corn Meal white or yellow, Mother's Wheat Hearts cream of the wheat, Mother's Grits, Mother's Corn Flakes toasted, Mother's Cerzee Darl Hominy, Mother's Old Fashioned Steel Cut Oats, and Mother's Old Fashioned Graham Flour. The ad promotes a broad selection from the Mother's brand.
Celesta Boston McCoy daughter of David and Celesta Boston was born August 8 1889 and died November 9 1909 at age 20. She married Arthur V McCoy January 1 1909 at Mott's Station and lived with her parents until illness worsened. She joined the RE church about five years ago, remained faithful, and died peacefully. She leaves a husband and family, with many relatives and friends, and the funeral was conducted by Rev F C Raaf at Bethlehem Veriptery.
A farm offering one-half mile from a deep water landing on the Ohio River. It spans 8 acres with a fair house and barn and includes a dependable spring. The readable text hints at fruit trees and general farm features.
Alda Vaughan Farnsley, 17, died after a brief illness at home of Thomas II and Stacy Jane Farnsley. She leaves parents and three brothers, with many relatives and friends mourning her loss. The obituary reflects on sudden death, bereavement, and acceptance before a higher power.
John Neely and Walter Fruce of Mauckport were held on a robbery charge for allegedly taking a purse and diamond earrings from Miss Ilytve Th dos, a New York actress, at a railroad station. The pair were discharged. the actress claims flirtation preceded the theft and left part of the purse at a saloon yard.
A note says Lew M. O Bannon can assist eligible individuals with securing pensions under the mess. Contact details are unclear. the message mentions Wis Pyy case and Corydon Indiana as a location.
Indiana Democrats in Indianapolis and statewide expect George Voigt of Jeffersonville to win the Third district nomination. Voigt’s alliance with James Burke’s mayoral victory stabilizes Democrats, ending intra party rifts and signaling a united front against Republicans. Voigt has long sought Congress and now appears ready to challenge incumbent W. S. Cox with strong backing from Clark County and southern Indiana factions.
An advertisement proclaims Orange Blossom sorbositurites a safe cure for womb disorders including anteversion retroversion and fibroids. It claims effectiveness for dropsy of the womb ulceration polypus and excessive menstruation with early cancer stages. The product is sold by druggists for £1 with testimonials and free samples.
Delayed item from New Salisbury reports a fine boy born to J. L. Bringle on November 12. A Teachers' Institute was held last Saturday. Local residents report smallpox cases. Dora Adanson returns from Oregon to visit relatives. J. Danrenth took a brief trip to New Albany. Farmers shred corn. Kenry Kahi of New Albany visited Ora Adamson and SHBULLLY. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Evans of Crandall visited the Tunes family. Misses Lulu Beal Lorcan Beal and Audra Davis visited Miss Kate Fellmg. Mrs. Florence McCoy, wife of Arthur McCoy, dies at her parents’ home amid funeral rites conducted by Rev.
The Verrison County Farmers Institutes schedule sessions at Bradford Christian Church on November 27 and other venues December 6 7 and 8. Martindale leads talks on corn culture hogs manure clover and soil education with discussions by A J Sappenfield John Gettelfinger Mansel Smith Frank Evans Amzie Kannapel and others. The meetings urge full farmer and family attendance and promise practical, experience based instruction.
A local notice targets delinquent readers of the Democrat urging immediate payment of overdue subscriptions. The message notes that appeals to pay often bring in funds from others and emphasizes heavy expenses and the need to settle balances promptly.
In case of a burner scald act quickly to ease pain. Apply Chamberlain's Salve on a soft cloth to relieve pain almost instantly and protect the affected area. Reapply as needed to manage the injury and comfort.
Affidavits filed November 16 1909 against William Flannigan and Eugene Watson of Heth township allege assault and battery and disturbing a religious meeting. The cases arose before a local justice of the peace, venue changes were denied, and the matter moved to a neighboring justice who was a summoned witness. A circuit court judge later ruled the initial justice lacked jurisdiction, leading to refiling for the February term. In another item the body of Femes A Deat rick, longtime New Albany resident, was brought to Corydon for burial after marrying in 1835. services were led by Rev N M Rumbley. Deat rick left a large family including eight children and 39 grandchildren. He died at 74 after a year of ill health.
A Jeffer sonville man credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relieving backache and urinary trouble after months of pain and inability to work. The ad urges purchase from local dealers and notes Foster Milburn Co as U S sale agents, price fifty cents. Remember the name Doan's.
For Sale 280 acres of good land in Meade county 113 six miles southwest of Brandenburg and four miles west of Guston S. Will sell it all together or in parts. For further particulars inquire or address D C Gray Sirocco Ky.
Public notice published in Cory-Zen Democrat states no hunting or trespassing allowed on the Willar Rosenbarger farm in Spencer township. The notice warns all to refrain from entering the property.
The jury found Emmett Watson not guilty in the dog case tried last May, after five days of court action. The prosecution and defense presented witnesses amid neighbor involvement, high costs, and tense local sentiment.
Mrs Matilda Melton is seriously ill. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Guthrie Mc Rae. Richard Green moved his father to Nebraska. Mr and Mrs Juan Miner Ban moved to Elizabeth. Charles Ferree damaged a phone at his residence. M W Funk upgrades his home with concrete porches. Marshall Funk, son of M W Funk, had appendectomy in Louisville by Dr Wathen. A Frank Hall birthday gathering featured a well filled basket collection.
A Methodist reader praises Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, stating he has used it for diarrhoea for years and considers it the best remedy. He mentions eventually obtaining a bottle from his druggist R. Brooks and intends to praise its efficacy.
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