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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1906
Page
3
A brief Harrison County dispatch invites residents to purchase much needed goods now while supplies last. The notice urges buyers to act fast to take advantage of this unusual opportunity.
Advertises a broad assortment of furniture including bed room suites in golden oak with bevel glass 20x24 prices from 17.00, solid gold oak folding beds at 12.50, book cases from 11.00, bed lounge 8 to 18, iron beds from 1.40, beds from 2.50, center tables 39 cents, solid oak tables 1.25, Princess dresser 12.50, dining chairs 4.25 to 12 per set of six, kitchen shower 12 pieces with 10.00 purchase, clock 2.40, mission clocks, free freight on Branch and Southern rail and river landings, kitchen chair 8, cotton top mattresses 2.10, felt mattresses 6.50, rockers 0.70 and up, large reed rockers 2.40, white brass-trimmed 5 feet high castle 30, sewing machines 15.50 drop-head with 10-year guarantee, Domestic brand.
The Rev Dr Preston McKinnes longtime New Albany Presbyterian minister dies in Los Angeles at seventy six after a stroke. Born in Livernia Indiana he served Corydon Bedford AVdion and Fool Indiana and later preached in Girard Ottawa. He lived in California for twenty years and was found by his wife after the San Francisco earthquake.
Mrs. Maud Hughes of 750 27th St Louisville Kentucky offers to act as purchasing agent for articles from Louisville business houses at regular retail price. She will forward merchandise to purchasers without requiring a trip to the city and asks for public patronage.
An advertisement claims blood poisoning and chronic constipation are cured quickly by Dr King s New Taste Pills. The pills remove all poisons from the system and restore vigor, with relief from stomach nausea headache dizziness and insomnia. Guaranteed by L A Riley Co Fort & Son druggists.
George Miller offers Rock Island dry batteries for sale at the Eureka Exchange in Corydon Indiana. Customers can meet him at the market venue to purchase.
State of Indiana ex rel Julia E F Neely sued Forbes and Morris over excess court payments tied to a school fund mortgage. Neely owned 120 acres in DuHeth township and mortgaged land to Forbes and Morris to secure her husband debts. Auditor sold the land. Forbes bought it for more than the school fund amount. The decision by Judge Cook favored Neely. appeal to Appellate Court likely.
Mrs. Mary Shields widow of Capt Levi Shields died last Thursday night at the residence of Oscar Harbeson in Franklin township at age seventy two after weeks of illness. Interment was at Union Chapel cemetery Posey township last Saturday. She was sister to Mrs Reed Sharp and Henry Shuck of this county, Mrs W O Vener of Nebraska, and Mrs Lydia Nelson of Oklahoma. Aunt Mary was revered as a kind Christian woman with notable character.
Scott Township trustees release a roster of educators including Ernest Brown Perry Kintner Gracie Brown Arvil Deweese Mellie Brown W. J. Mauek T. G. Lane Willard Stoner Attie Souner and L S Hottell as trustee.
A Detroit area drug store ad extols Bucklin’s Armes Salve as a quick remedy for cuts sores and skin injuries. Testimonial from G J Welch of Tekonsha Mich states it heals effectively for families. Product priced 25 cents at L A Riely & Son’s drug store as part of a moving sale notice.
The case of Schuyler Carver against John Yeager for slander was heard in List V of Harrison Circuit Court. A jury was empaneled after witnesses were examined and the trial extended beyond the term to conclude. Reported delays and partial verdicts show the case proceeding amid disputed statements and legal arguments.
Hancock residents report multiple relocations and visits across towns. Clara Martin is ill, Wilbur Jackson spent weekend in New Albany, Rev Kendall gave farewell sermon. J H Breaner attended Chattanooga reunion. school resumes with Marion Sappenfield.
The advertisement claims Cham berlain's Salve instantly soothes intense itching of eczema and tetter and that many severe cases are permanently cured. Sold by TL A. Riciy & Son. Oct.
Lanesville AM reports various community items. Mrs Joseph Thomas improves while Mrs Elizabeth Walker remains ill. Pension for Wmn C Miller increases from 8 to 12. Frank Yochem near Breckenridge ill with typhoid. Sam Himmelheber and Miss Nola Kiethhley wed by Father A Peckskamp. John Schefflein and Miss Mary Messmer to marry in Catholic church October 4. Magdalen Bachman celebrated 75th birthday with guests.
Bradford notes list several residents ill including George Ferber Mrs Le Parker and Harriet Ellis while George Stamm moves to Louisville and Frank Baker resumes teaching this winter nearby residents Andrew Fesses Willaims and Elmer Sappenfield frequent local visits Marion Sappenfield plans to teach at DePauw and Milburn Jacobi nears marriage with best wishes from the community.
Headache from stomach derangement and indigestion is claimed to be cured by Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The ad advises taking the tablets at the first sign of illness to ward off the attack. Sold by J. A. Neily & Son. Also mentions an October ad for J. L. Rowe showing soaps.
The Christian churches of Floyd Clark Washington Crawford and Harrison counties meet for the semi annual convention at English today. Mrs S K Jones will speak on Strength and Weakness of the District.
Miss Goldie Fouts visits Miss Blanche Byrne. M A Hazzard returns from New Albany. O J D Byrne and family host visitors Omer Felmy and Grover Graves. Pearl Hazzard to Greenville. Ed Martin to begin work north of Ramsey. School year begins October 11 with Edo Watk principal. Ten cent counter at O J D Byrne’s. Raymond Armstrong travels to Princeton. Class blowing season starts October 1. Blanche Byrne and Goldie Fouts see Barnum and Bailey in Louisville. The Harrisons visit Corydon. Ben Detrick of New Albany seeks Floyd County Recorder nomination.
Hursttown notes show a newborn girl born to Mr and Mrs Roy Wrieh and visits by Will Vansha from New Albany Hearly Guily from Corydon visited Carl Engleman Palmyra relatives hosted Spencer Harrell for a birthday surprise A new school house No 6 will start on October 8 and Win Housel with family visited Abngusel near Rumsey Also an advertisement parades kidney bladder and rheumatic cure by Dr J Hall of St Louis Missouri with Kentucky testimonials apridlyr
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports that in the year ending June 30 1906 an average of 26 people were killed daily and 288 injured on U S railroads. The total fatalities reached 9708 with 86008 injuries.
Mrs Lee Barks is quite sick with complications of diseases. Miss Eva Jones and mother shopped in Louisville last week. Miss Blanche Kendall returned home from Leavenworth after a week. A Union Bible class has been organized and growing. Miss Frankie Watkins and brother Wilford visit Mrs P B Stoker in St Louis. Mrs Joe Odell and son from Parsons Kansas visit Mrs Elizabeth Kemper. Distillery crowded with apples. price reduced to 17 cents per hundred. Dr O W Hottle and wife returned to Louisville to resume dentistry. Public schools postponed to the 7th for building repairs. Mrs J Pipes called to bedside of mother Mrs Funkhouser near Manckport.
Westenhouse Electrical Company may assess damming the Blue River near White Cloud to generate electricity. Julius Rothrock and his father own the falls and claim they could power Corvion’s factories and an electric railroad, with surplus. They propose forming a joint stock company to reap large returns.
On Sunday September 23 a number of victims and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gleita gathered at their Utna area home for Mrs. Gleitz's surprise birthday. The arrival elicited a crowd of relatives and friends with tables laden with food. Mr. Edi Felker photographed attendees as sunset approached and the gathering dispersed with well wishes for more happy surprises.
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