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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1899

Page

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Notice of Letting for Iron Bridge Across Little Indian Creek

The Board of Commissioners of Parrison county Indiana invites sealed proposals by the date October 1 for the erection of an iron bridge across Little Indian creek at Primmer's Chapel. Separate masonry bids for the bridge are also requested. Bids must be sealed, no representatives on letting day, and the board may reject any bids. James A. Watson, Clerk.

Board of Corm Istomers Parrison County Indiana Little Indian Creek Prrimmer’s Chapel Board of Commissioners James A. Watson A. Heo

George Dannenfelser Weds Flora Steepleton at Millstreet Home

Mr George Dannenfelser and Miss Flora Steepleton united in marriage at the home of Mr and Mrs L S Riely on Millstreet with Rev W H Wylie of the M E church officiating. Miss Lee Davis served as bridesmaid and Mr Joe Brown as best man. About forty guests attended and refreshments followed the ceremony.

George Dannenfelser Flora Steepleton L.S. Riely Millstreet W. H.wylie M. FE Lee Davis Joe Brown Dannenfelser Henry Dannenfelser Sracery Alex Miller & Co Tho DB. Steepleton Boone Township

Harrison Township Teachers Named for Autumn Term

The Harrison Township reader trustees announce the teacher roster listing 20 instructors including C. O. Crosby Bruce Markel Ethen Tielman Lide Marshall Bertha Lahue L V Brown Jennie Griffin J T Carter C A Williams Ed S Tuell HH Reising Lila Jordan J F E Smith James Binkley Sam Windell Giles E K Mowrer Alva Wiseman Eva Calender W D P Perry Ruth Denbo Schools will open October 9 19XX.

Trustees Reader Tlarrison Township C. O. Crosby Bruce Markel j—Ethen Tielman Lide Marshall Bertha Lahue L. V. Brown Jennie Griffin T. Carter C A. Williams Ed S. Tuell A. HH. Reising Lila Jordan J. FE. Smith

Posey Township Sets New Teacher Roster

Posey township announces a list of twelve teachers including Guy Payton Clarence Watters Will Cromwell T W Burton Ik McClure W E Keen Ed Crillett Lou Cromwell P W Tuell Richard Barnes B F Rusk and M H Jordan. Schools opened last Monday.

Posey Township Guy Payton Clarence Watters Will Cromwell T. W. Burton K. Ik. McClure W. E. Keen Ed Crillett Lou Cromwell P. W. Tuell Richard Barnes B. F. Rusk M. H. Jordan

Cure for Cancer Claimed by Swift's Specific Adverts

The advertisement proclaims a cancer cure via Swift's Specific Companys 8.5.8 S, citing a patient from Winston N.C. cured after eighteen bottles. It alleges cancer is a blood poison not healed by surgery and promotes a free book on cancer with testimonials.

Dividicares Swift

Absent Trustee Troncin Fled Indictment Rumors Surface

A dispatch reports Trustee Joseph L. Troncin of Spencer township fled after an indictment for raising vouchers in the August settlement with the Board of Commissioners. Auditor Watson appointed John F. Gettelfinger to fill the unexpired term. The piece notes alleged corruption, deposits, and a bank balance as Troncin left town. The Corydon band performed at a Mothers' Club event with a cake walk raising funds for a free kindergarten.

Watson Troncin Spencer Township Judas No Depauw Board of Commissioners Troencin Ife Bank of Corydon John F. Gettelfinger Gettelfinger Gat

Surprise 3rd Birthday Party For Mrs Lorena Emily

Friends surprised Mrs Lorena Emily on Monday September 25 with a home birthday gathering. Baskets of eatables, cake, grapes, candies and music from Mr James Conrad accompanied the celebration. Attendees included Mrs Mollie Clauswald Mrs Cora Q Conrad Mrs Dora Wheat Miss Rosa Walters Miss Bertha Conrad Mrs Frank Lottieh Mrs Kemp Ehatt and Mrs Nettie McWinster. The note closes with wishes for many returns of the day. Also a bank loan ad appears at the end.

Lorena Emily Mollie Clauswald Cora Q Conrad Dora Wheat Rosa Walters Bertha Conrad Frank Lottieh Kemp Ehatt Nettie McWinster James Conrad Emily

Committee of Citizens Seeks Lecture Course Season Ticket Applicants

Those wishing season tickets to the Lecture Course may apply to a long list of sponsors including Wm Ridley John Heth W H Keller D A Jordan R Gibson C W Thomas C B Elis RR L Miller C M Miller Geo W Applegate S Pfummer L M O Ban non Wm T Zenor Wm Daniel W W Cook C L Fleshman E S Crosier T J Wilson Jesse W Riddle Geo W Self Patrick Griffin L A Riely T J Hudson C Wolfe W H Bulleat Smith Patterson Ed G Keller Geo IL Martin Amos Lemmon Henry W Denbo James A Watson Otto Cunningham B Hurst H Kepner H C Hays L S Riely C C Jordan Leonard C Keller T G VanHook H T OConner Harry McGrain W J Bullett Chas Martin O S Wright Hez Luckett John W Loweth E W McIntosh C A Bline Geo H Mathes.

Wm. Ridley John Heth W. H. Keller D. A. Jordan R. Gibson C. W. Thomas C. B. Elis RR. L. Miller C. M. Miller Geo. W. Applegate S. Pfummer L. M. O’bannon Wm. T. Zenor Wm. Daniel W. Cook C. L. Flesh

Court docket summarizes jury and court verdicts

Circuit Court lists several cases with verdicts and judgments including Mary Treece versus estate of Tho Gilmore with 900 dollars awarded to plaintiff and John Hannel versus Walter W Rowe with 66 dollars plus fees. Taylor vs James McCauley favors defendant. Froman versus Arnold and others involve jury verdicts or findings for plaintiffs. Appellate bond appeal in Alice Miller versus Getz et al. notes continued proceedings. Cin dedicating Co versus Slilderbrand awards 295 dollars to defendant. A general warning on government responsibility and an insurance ad follow.

Mary Treece Tho. Gilmore John Hannel Walter W. Rowe Taylor James McCauley Annual Froman Ruel C. Arnold Assignee Royal Spoke Co E. M. Swan State Lee Emily Alice M. Miller T. S. Getzendanner Cin. Dedicating Co John Slilderbrand

Mill Street Life and the Local People

A vivid portrait of Mill Street residents including merchants lawyers and craftspeople with a nod to diverse names and occupations. Also reports the death of Mrs Anna Ridley Denton after a prolonged illness and details of her funeral conducted by Rev Wrylie with burial at Cedar Hill.

Mill Street Mill Treet White House Anna R. Ridley Anna Ir John Y. Denton North Market Street M. E. Church William Ridley George Charley Ridley New Albany Wrylie Cedar Hill John Ridley Boone Township

Corydon Regains Equilibrium as Trade Booms Again

The town of Corydon has fully recovered from a prior smallpox scare and is booming. Merchants are attracting customers with improved style, quality, and competitive prices, drawing shoppers back from elsewhere to the ancient capital.

Corydon

Sun Day School Convention in Harrison County Oct 14 15

The Sun day School Convention of Harrison County will meet at Blue River Chapel Scott township eight miles west of Corydon on October 14 and 15. Delegates from all county Sunday schools urged to attend. public invited.

Harrison County Blue River Chapel Scott Township Corydon

Real Estate Transfers Listed for Several Parcels

Jacob Wolf transfers 40 acres to George Kellem. Frederick Saxer transfers 344 19-100 acres to Davis A. Jordan for 35,500. Mary Gilmore deeds to Mary McFarland for ses. Wim Yeager transfers to John Love and others 20 acres. Rewing Teegers to dotin Wy Zeller 29 acres. Abert Marr and others to DC Davis. Tapees TAU listed.

Frederick Saxer Davis A. Jordan Mary Gilmore Mary McFarland Wim. Yeager John. Love Dotin Wy Zeller SVG Abert Marr Davis Tapees Tau

Local Notables Named in Court Records

The fragment lists numerous individuals including Ceo, Damentelser, Flora, Benjamin, Mattie, Rick, Daniel, Davie, Veda A. Pate, Reoree Miller, Tillie Peters, John B. Stonecipher, Anna Tindall, Andrew Allen, Blanche Proete, Charles Able, and Lester Jones, indicating a series of names connected to a courtroom or civil matter.

Benjamin PL Mattie Deatrick Daniel , Davie Veda A. Pate Reoree Miller Tillie Peters John B. Stonecipher Anna Tindall Andrew Allen Blanche Proete Charles Able Lester Jones

Monon Route Offers Chicago Excursion Tickets

The Monon Railway announces sale of Chicago round trips with return from Louisville for $1 plus fifty cents paid to Joint Agent at Chicago. Travel valid October 1 to 31 during the Great Fall Festival with President McKinley and other national figures expected at dedicatory exercises. Full details available from H. Bacon, D P A Monon Route, Louisville Kentucky.

The Monon Chicago Louisville Chinac McKinley Bk. H. Bacon D. P. A. Monon

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New York Fourth Street Rif Ohio River Wat Mead Leo and Co Fourth Ave 4Th Ave Louisville, KY Avenue Theater Harrison Township Posey Idol Joseph L. Troncin the Grand Jury Mothers’ Club Miss Williams Dowling McGrain Lyde Marshall T. J. Wilson Grace Williams C. L. Fleshman Maude Hughes Reough Miller Lol Bullett Bert Hughes Eli Wheat Frank Watson Jarrie Wright Maurice Griffin C. W. Cook C. A. Bline Laura Wolfe McGrain Miss Marshall Sam Defrimmer Bank of Corydon Circuit Court H. H. Mier Royal Baking Powder CO New Yor S. S England S. B. Keener, Holsington Kan L. A. RiLey J. Rothrock White Cloud Orro Cunningham Harrison Co Phip Borpen Hanson & Hiennan Ind H. T. Gandy Elizabeth Gandy Mabiris J. W. Dougherty Brandenburg New Amsterdam Floyd County N. A Courier-Journal E. R. Gambie Vernon Tex J. Borurocu Jr. Burchert & Sox P. B. Belles Argyld LL. A. Riggy J. Bormrock Blue and Gray Evansville G. W. Brirrerr Jacob Wolf George Kellem Bh. Damentelser and Flora Steeples
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