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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1905
Page
6
Advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney liver and bladder complaints. It promises quick relief for lame back uric acid and Bright s Disease and offers a free sample bottle and an accompanying book by mail. Readers urged to send address to Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and to note Swamp Root on every bottle.
Mr I P Flynn of Campbellsville Ky represented Hugh McLean Lumber Co and visited with us last week. Mrs Rebecca Byrn sale near Burnville drew many attendees. The St John Sunday School received an 1800 pound bell from Sears Roebuck & Co of Chicago. George Winninger and family visited from Corydon. Robert Dodge is our champion potato digger, eight acres in five days. The son of Brad Miller lost a hand in a corn husker and had to have it amputated above the wrist. Ort Seois built a large livery barn. Citizens push for better road supervision after ten poor years.
A 100 dollar reward is offered by J Cheney and Co for any case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. The ad claims the remedy cures catarrh as a constitutional disease and notes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Pills are recommended for constipation.
An editor announces plans for a piece about Hell and those who inhabit it. Since then he has received letters from one lawyer two bankers three newspaper men four hotel men one baker and four druggists threatening to stop publication and sue for slander if any names are printed.
Indianapolis News staff sent a reporter to Convenience in Jefferson County Kentucky to learn about the place. The journalist rode a train to Louisville then West Point, walked into the woods three miles to reach Convenience and paid $3 for a buggy ride with Lash Flanagan.
No. 8 public school Harrison township mourns Nellie Maud Turley aged thirteen years six months who died October 8 1905. Resolutions express sorrow and sympathy to her family and request publication in county papers. Courtesy note from Logan Harbaugh and committee dated October 18 1905.
A promotional note claims Dr King’s New Life Pills relieve indigestion constipation and related ailments by rebuilding digestive organs. Sold at L A Rielys and Son’s drug store for 25e. nov.
Sidney Lois daughter of Edwin and Alice McClure born August 8 1894 died November 11 1905 age 11 3 3 leaves father mother five sisters three brothers and many relatives She was in M E Sunday school and loved by all who knew her She has gone to rest with angels in the land beyond the stormy blast and joins the heavenly company in bliss and joy
Suffering from bleeding itching blind or protruding piles? Send your address to Mrs. M Summers Box P Notre Dame Ind to learn how to cure at home with the new absorption treatment. Immediate relief and permanent care assured. Send no money.
A camp marks the death of George W Wolfe with a formal memorial. It expresses sympathy to his widow, notes his faithfulness as a member and family man, and resolves to send copies of the memorial to the bereaved family and to drape the charter for sixty days.
The lines announce Heap Round Prlip rates in effect on October 17 November 7 and 21 December 5 and 19 1905 to West and Southwest points. Tickets valid 21 days from sale with stopovers. Through service from St Louis and Memphis. For literature contact T G Matruuws T P A Mo Pac Ry Louisville Kentucky.
Opening session features Grand Master Aaron Jones urging 800000 former Grange members to back mutual insurance, fair railroad rates, and anti reckless auto use. Delegates hear plans on parcels post, rural tree delivery, and convention actions over ten days with governors Stokes and Bell as guests.
United States District Attorney Dunkle notes uncertainty over criminal prosecutions tied to the Enterprise National bank failure. Most of 52000 paid by W H Andrews. suits seeking 91000 on his indorsed paper are nearly settled. Bank estate board expects at least 100000 from property. Also an ad promotes Harry Risers for bowel and liver relief.
The Catholic mission led by Rev. Father Vincent O F M of Louisville begins an eight day series at Convenience on Sunday morning the 26th with services and sermons both morning and afternoon. He is described as a forcible preacher with high order elocutionary skills. A recent St Marys New Albany mission drew a large crowd that filled the church. All are invited and encouraged to attend Sundays and Thanksgiving when possible.
The first annual Grand Herd convention of Buffalos adjourned in Richmond Virginia to meet next August in Cincinnati. Officers elected include Grand Bison Charles T Bland of Portsmouth Virginia and Vice Grand Bison John S Burnett with others to be announced.
Pittsburg reports the American Federation of Labor session progressing faster than usual with delays attributed to committeemen addressed by President Gompers. The next meeting site contenders are Toronto and Denver. An advertisement for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve follows, claiming relief for piles and skin conditions.
Keller's offers include 50 inch Mohair at 49c and 50c to $1, 56 inch suitings at 50c and 65c, 25 child Vel vet cloaks for 1.95, 60 inch linens and damasks from 43c to 57c, 72 inch breach damask 60c, napkins, children’s union suits 35c–40c, ladies capes from 3.95 to 7.95, stockings 10c, watches and rings, sweaters 2, men and boys underwear 75c–2.50, duck coats 1–2, gloves 0.79, shirts 0.69, complete shoe stock, and suits 5–18 with tailoring and order service.
James B. Brewster and Frank M. Wilson offer abstracts of title and a complete government-backed record of real estate in Harrison County. They claim to provide up-to-date property titles from government records.
A fire at the A Overholt distillery in Bradford Sun day destroyed the main bonded warehouse and 810000 gallons of whisky, causing an estimated loss of 4 million dollars. The plant is a major whisky producer largely owned by H C Frick and the Mellons of Pittsburgh, with eight-year-old whisky stored in four warehouses.
Isaac Cooper aged 78 a respected Posey township resident and former ship carpenter died at his home. He lived in New Albany years before moving to this county. The funeral deposited his remains in Glenwood burying ground. he was described as industrious and hard working.
A column advertises Chamberlain's Salve as a speedy cure for chapped hands and skin diseases. Sold by G. R. Watson, successor to J. B. Crosier. The ad urges applying the salve at bedtime for best results.
The Country Gentleman offers a two dollar subscription to any patron for a limited time, the well regarded farm paper being promoted by the publication for readers to take advantage of the deal.
R S Kirkham has moved his law office to the building just across from The Democrat office. All legal business promptly attended to. Notary public in office.
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