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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1905
Page
2
The Corydon Democrat lists editors Shomas & Ellis and notes the paper is entered at Corydon Indiana as second class matter. It outlines subscription terms and advertising rates display ads at 10 cents per inch per insertion readers 5 cents per line and special rates for standing ads with longer commitments.
Frank Gulliver of New Middletown is mentioned with last week’s intended note. Pearl McKinney of Lanesville visits. Bert Miller and Maggie Baily of Marckport stay with Wm. Fleece. Frank Brown returns home with James Shaffer. Ed Cooper moves farms east of town. Mrs. Mary Kannapel and daughter Lenois relocate here. A pie supper at No 1 nets about 16. Henry Wolfe and daughter Anna move to New Albany. his departure saddens townsfolk. Rev. Jann preaches at M E Church. Rev. Osborn to preach at U B Church. August Grant to Corydon for a new position. many friends regret his leaving. Imma Heckleman travels to Falls Cities for holiday purchases. Dr and Mrs Schoen host Miss Mary Snider of Jeffersonville at dinner with Gehlbachs Shucks.
River at a good stage and visitors like Harland Winders back to health. Alfred Hardsan birthday dinner near Valley City. visits by Sherman Faith to Addison Kentucky and Mrs. Alice Beaublossom’s mother in New Amsterdam. Protracted meeting at Valley City draws crowds. several residents attend.
Afsanna Vlant of Little Rock Arkansas credits Buck-Jen's Arnica Salve with curing tears and running sores after five years of suffering. The ad claims it heals cuts burns and wounds and guarantees availability at J A Riely's drug store.
Mrs Annie Guernsey and son Welburne returned home after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph McCoy. Silas Smith is seriously ill with typhoid and pneumonia fever. Ed Byrn injured a finger in a saw mill. Dr Byrne treated the wound. The high school closed for a week but Prof David Adams may teach next week. Farmers shredding corn and local travel noted.
In discussing the Russia Japan early war period the text emphasizes readiness and timely action. It advocates preparedness for emergencies and promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an effective cold cure kept on hand for immediate use. Sold by C. R. Watson successor to EH. 8. Crosier. noy
From the Rhine region farmers husk corn at the head of Rinne while A Banach improves his shredder. The Rhine has ample water and PF Bierly completes a cistern. A large shooting match is planned November 30 at George Traub's farm near Creargetown with beef turkey duck and chicken offered.
A druggist claims Scott's Emulsion saves lives and supports growth from infancy to old age. The ad asserts nourishment as its mechanism, stresses the open label on each bottle, and notes prices of 50 cents and one dollar at all druggists.
Community news from Laconia and nearby towns lists illnesses and improvements. Frank Sands remains ill while John Neafus shows slight improvement. Betty Tindall is very sick. Obituary notes include Bill Kingsley buried at King's burying grounds and Late Douglass buried at Union Chapel. Residents visit relatives, cut wood, and travelers visit Burns and Milton Funk households. Wardie Frakes is named champion rabbit shooter amid social visits among Misses Kunk Russell Punk and Cline.
Hill Grove notes report school progress under C. L. Dick. George Harper starts a new house, farmers harvest corn, and David Stonecipher stays at his mother's bedside. Community members visit and stay with friends across Corydon Laconia and nearby areas.
A period advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia cure as the best remedy, claiming it digests foods and aids assimilation to build tissue blood. It asserts relief from sour stomach heartburn belching and all forms of indigestion and notes it is sold by all druggists.
A roundup of visits and events includes Mrs Eva Kelley and daughter Miss Mayme in Louisville, Mrs Mary Fox visiting Corydon relatives, Mrs Edna Wilson and Mrs Carrie O Ban non in West Point, Lizzie Young from Louisville visiting, Lola Berry's trip to Hill Dale, and Emmett Dean from Elizabeth visiting Uncle Joe Brinley. Also Frank Brown and James Shaffer returned from Iris with progress reports, a Willow Springs pie supper raised 2340 dollars, Charley Neel praised. Katie Ansatz’s Macondia No 9 pie supper netted 11 to 12 dollars for her first school. J D McRae and Maurice Louisville attended the Colvin Bosier wedding. Miss Daisy May Colvin wed Edward Bosier of Palmyra, officiated by Rev Black of Elizabeth, both longtime county teachers. the Bosier couple, now time keeper for the Southern Railroad, will be back home at 1121 Mulberry St Louisville after Monday.
A compilation of transfers includes Andrew Davis to Jacob Hockaday for 87 acres at 800, Mary McFarland to Thos W Burton at 874 acres for 250, and many more moves. Transactions cover farms, lots in Corydon and New Middletown, church property, and multiple prices ranging from 20 to 2100 dollars.
Mr. Thos. George of Mt Elgin Ontario reports the local agency for Chamberlains Cough Remedy outsells all other lines combined. He notes dozens sold under guarantee with no bottle returns and urges personal use for his family. For sale by C R Watson at Dr Davis Drug Store. hogs are bought at top market price. nl5 3m
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