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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1909

Page

2

Loving Remembrance of Rovilla J. Blume

Rovilla J. Mauck born December 10 1858 died September 16 1909 aged 50 years 9 months 6 days. She married William Blume October 23 1887 and left a daughter an aged mother one sister three brothers and many relatives. Funeral by Rev E G Jann at Heidelberg with burial in Corydon cemetery. A heartfelt memorial noting loss and hope of reunion at resurrection.

Rovilla J. Mauck William Blume United Brethren Church Heidelberg E. G. Jann Corydon

Wedding Watch In Central Area As Sunday Events Noted

Central residents hear Rev Forwood preach a striking sermon on Sunday. Gracie Watson hosts Wim Gays and Julia Rease. An M W A oyster supper is planned for Saturday night. School opens Monday with D W Neely as principal and Ethel Dilger as teacher. Edward Roby family to Lexington Illinois Wednesday. Jimmie Dick shows moving pictures nightly this week. Cordie Dean and Cordie Tindall attend an apple cutting hosted by Neal Letheo Monday. A large group attends. attendees include Frank Faith Merman Haird Alice Tindal Radie Best Cordie Addie Tindall Ollie McMonigle Hora Mollie Dean Clarence Reed Jay Rhodes Stella Lee Pindel Alice Ollie Stepro Julia May Shireman Cordie Dean Ancy Reid Mace Ben Shireman.

Forwood Wim. Gays Julia Rease Gracie Watson M. W. A. Lodge D. W. Neely Ethel Dilger Leon Teddy Elbert Our Town New Amsterdam Marlow Christian Church Edward Roby Lexington Cordie Dean Cordie Tindall Jimmie Dick Neal Letheo Frank Faith Merman Haird Alice Tindal Radie Best Cordie Addie Tindall Ollie McMonigle Hora Mollie Dean Clarence Reed Jay Rhodes Stella Lee Pindel Alice Ollie Stepro Julia May Shireman Ancy Reid Mace Ben Shireman

Elizabeth News Notes Local Visitors and Travels

Frank Bush plans a new house. Mrs. Dr. Moore of New Albany visits. Miss Hattie Binkley from Corydon stays with Mrs. Dr. Weaver. Miss Fannie Bush returns from New Albany. Billy Bush back from Chicago Louisville and New Albany visits. Mrs. George Neamer returns from two weeks in New Albany. Mrs. Aaron Johnson and children back from New Albany visit. Hiram Kessinger and Graham McCollum visit Mrs. Cy Lemmon in Shellyville. Mrs. J. Lee Winders and children from Louisville visit Dr. Winders’ family. she tends a ill father. Belva Shaney hosts friends for cousin Lora Bence of New Albany.

Frank Bush Dr. Moore New Albany Hattie Binkley Corydon Dr. Weaver Fannie Bush Billy Bush Chicago Louisville George Neamer Aaron Johnson Hiram, Kessinger Graham McCollum Cy Lemmon Shellyville J. Lee Winders

Fertilizers stocked for immediate delivery by Denbo

Henry W. Denbo advertises Homestead and Horse Shoe brand fertilizers with 150 tons ready for prompt delivery. The notice also offers apples in barrels and invites inquiries at the office.

Homestead Henry W. Denbo

Rain Dampens Fields As Farmers Sow Wheat

The region enjoyed a much needed rain on Sunday while farmers continue sowing wheat. Local residents like Jessie Struble and family visited Mauckport. Several farm moves and visits among neighbors are noted, including rentals and relocations near Iris and Corydon.

Jessie Struble Mauckport Albert Bube Paul Seiples Iris Vessie Kannapel Clark Kingsley Frank Sohn Henry Russell Elbert J. H. Gordon Corydon Claud Saffer New Albany C. W. Daley Curt

Local News Roundup From Blue Spring Area

Blue Spring notes report Arthur Hardsaw nearing completion of his new house. Several residents make trips or visits including Wm Daily to Corydon, Misses Funk to attend White Top church, and Miss Witty Reader returning from Palmyra. Visits extend to Corydon and Worth Indiana with relatives in Valley City and Amistead New Mexico family ties.

Arthur Hardsaw Wm. Daily Corydon Nannie Edna Funk White Top Witty Reader Palmyra Nellie Reas Ona Oscar Crecelius Arthur Hardsow Worth Ind Sadie Sonner Ethel Trobaugh Fielding Funk Charley Keller W. E. Funk Indian Creek Louis Daily Marsha Mary Ellen Valley City John Mathews New Amsterdam D. B. Stoker Straud Brandenburg 8. S. Brandenburg Amistead New Mexico

In Memory of Grandpa Martin Luther Hessinger

Martin Luther Kessinger born in Smithsburg Maryland on December 21 1824 died December 1409 aged 34 years 9 months and 16 days He leaves a wife and five children He was buried after a Friday afternoon service at the Elizabeth M F church led by Rev Deich The poem lines note a golden sun and a silent gloom as a bright spirit passes away

Martin Luther Kessinger Smithsburg Maryland M. F Elizabeth Deich

Scott's Emulsion Ad Claims Original Quality

Scott's Emulsion presents itself as the original and standard for thirty five years. It dismisses imitators as inferior like thin milk and asserts customers can dilute it themselves but should not buy a thinner version. Ad requests 10 cents and paper name for savings bank and child’s sketch book with a Good Luck Penny. Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl St, New York.

Scott Scott & Bowne Pearl St New York

Mrs Kittie Reader Returns From Palmyra Visit

Miss Kittie Reader comes home after a three week stay with her sister at Palmyra. Rain last Sunday eased dust and aided farmers sowing wheat. The river runs low and boats are slow due to heavy freight. Gertrude Hamilton of Leavenworth and Gertrude Hottell spent Saturday in Brandenburg Kentucky. Mrs Geo Friedley and wife plan a winter visit in Los Angeles and Valparaiso. Miss Daisie Kemper will study music in Louisville this winter. Rev McGinnity preached at the M F church for the first time. Mrs C M Kendle and Mrs Jesse Kendle returned from Louisville and New Albany. Gertrude Hamilton visits Mrs Geo Montgomery before returning home to Leavenworth.

Tyan Gross Illinois Getha Gresham Ida Kate Melton John Seiple Dutch Falls Ben Smith Routh New Albany Gila Marsh Laconia Mr. Groff Kittie Reader Palmyra Gertrude Hamilton Leavenworth Gertrude Hottell Brandenburg Geo. Friedley Los Angeles Val Daisie Kemper Louisville the Cross School Fourth Ave McGinnity M. F This Place C. M. Kendle Jesse Kendle Geo. Montgomery

Local Notes Shipping People and Moves Rail Line

Bridgeport reports Tony Hellman employed by Louisville City Railway Co. John Didicotte moved from Jeffersonville to the area last week. Lew Hubbard and Jack Mack traveled to Ohio on business last week. Mrs. Florence Evans moved from the hills north of town to Kentucky last Friday. McClure teaching in New Albany visited Posey township home. Mrs. Jacob Baker and two daughters from Louisville visited Louis Didelotte. Miss Mary Fulner's visit home prompted a social hop last Friday. Trustee Ning Bowman of Franklin township builds a bridge over Knob creek branch nearby. Edna Bowman hosted John Potts of Nebraska with music and refreshments last Saturday.

Tony Hellman Louisville City Railway Co John Didicotte Jeffersonville Lew Hubbard Jack Mack Ohio Florence Evans Kentucky McClure New Albany Posey Township Jacob Baker Louisville Louis Didelotte Mary Fulner Ning Bowman Franklin Township Floyd County Knob Creek John Potts Nebraska Edna Bowman

Social notes from local families and visitors mix

Miss Minerva Ridley visits Bartles Ky. Miss Elsie Holliday guests of Louise O Bryant. Mrs Lafe Crosier returns from Falls Cities. Miss Lula Shields visits New Albany relatives. Benjamin and Thomas McIntire from Kansas visit kin. Anna Mason visits Viola Sangster in Jeffersonville. J T Holiday and Noah Jillpop finish Mr Alfred Stephens barn. George L Crosier and George W Crosier travel to Corydon Thursday.

Minerva Ridley Bartles Elsie Holliday Louise O’bryan Lafe Crosier Falls Lula Shields New Albany Benjamin and Thomas Mclntire Kansas J. T. Holiday Noah Jillpop Alfred Stephens

Local Happenings and Illnesses in the County

Sandy Branch and K P B Edgar Miller suffer typhoid fever while John Prage reports two ill children. Mr and Mrs Saffer in poor health. Edward Bryant sold a horse to Philip Mogue. Farmers sow wheat. Mrs Sarah Kron and daughter Lottie visited Mrs Mary Keen. Bettie Bierley, Corydon high school, visited home. Carrie and Lilly Russell visited George Keen’s family. Remmie Bierly taught No 5 school and hosted a pie supper attended by many on Oct 9.

John Prage Saffer Edward Bryant Philip Mogue Sarah Kron Lottie Mary Keen Bettie Bierley Corydon Carrie Lilly Russell George Keen Remmie Bierly Remmie Bierly, Teacher of No. 5

Milch Cow Belonging to Lem Stevens Strays Near Corydon

A brindle and white milch cow from Lem Stevens two miles west of Corydon strayed the first of last week. The cow weighs about 700 pounds and yields around two gallons of milk daily. Reports may be phoned to Jacob Huntsinger in Eureka.

Lem Stevens Corydon Jacob Huntsinger Eureka

Trustee announces weekly office hours at Dogwood

Public notice states Ben F. Smirx trustee will be at his Dogwood office on Tuesday of each week to conduct official business. The notice emphasizes regular weekly office hours for transactions requiring the trustee’s oversight.

Dogwood Ben F. Smirx Jtatt United States Bryan

Religious meeting marks century in Pittsburg Penn

A major religious gathering in Pittsburg celebrates the Christian church centennial with thousands attending from across the country. Corydon attendees include Rev W D Bartle Mrs S K Jones John W Loweth Ruth E Funk John H Heth W H Keller Mr and Mrs L C Keller Mr and Mrs I N Keller Rev S Nye and Mrs W R Cunningham. The event runs from Monday through Tuesday October 19 with travel and visits noted among attendees. Meechs bakery reports homemade candy supplied for the occasion.

Pittsburg Penn The Christian Church Corydon W. D. Bartle S. K. Jones John W. Loweth Ruth E. Funk John H. Heth W. H. Keller L. C. Keller

Mrs Minnie Curts Dies After Yearlong Illness

Mrs Minnie Curts of Scott township died Monday afternoon after a year with tuberculosis. Funeral services were held at Potato Run Church conducted by Rev W H Todd. She was 36, wife of the late Alfred Curts, and leaves a son, four sisters, and three brothers. funeral attendance noted her as a respected United Brethren member.

Minnie Curts Scott Township Potato Run W. H. Todd United Brethren Church George Heishman Oliver Rainbolt John Feller Edward Pate

Rogers Camp Ground Briefs In Local Notes

Willis Minter recovering from typhoid fever reports some improvement. William Rhodes loses a valuable horse last week. James Dowdle traveled to New Albany on business. Harry Peters departed for Illinois seeking work. Stay Dowdle returns home in Illinois after visiting locally. Local social: John Funk Isaac Peters Mrs. Robert Dobson and family with Thaddeus Edward Minnie Ruth Winders Pearl Dowdle and Katie Dobson visited Emmett Reagan and family Sunday. Meech's bread advertised.

Willis Minter William Rhodes James Dowdle New Albany Harry Peters Illinois Stay Dowdle John Funk Isaac Peters Robert Dobson Thaddeus Edward Minnie Ruth Winders Pearl Dowdle Katie Dobson Emmett Reagan Family Sunday

Public Sale At Spencer Lahue's Farm In Corydon Area

Spencer Lahue will sell personal property at public auction at his residence six miles north of Corydon in Hursttown on Thursday October 21 1909. Items include two farm horses harness wagon milch cows farm implements corn peas and household goods. Usual terms bills available. 132 Pensions Lew M O Bannon offers pension assistance for eligible individuals with requested postage and Corydon Ind address.

Spencer Lahue Hursttown Corydon

How to Cure a Cold and Reliable Remedy

The article praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted medicine for colds. It claims worldwide reputation for curing the common ailment. Sold by Louis S. Riley. Oct

Louis S. Riely

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Rovilla J. Blume Heaven Earth Aunt Jane Central Elizabeth News Candy Kid Joe Bufe Charley Lillpop Kayana Blue Spring Martin Luther Hessinger Bridgeport Anna Mason Viola Sangster George L. Crosier George W. Crosier Sandy Branch Edgar Miller Webster Township Meech's Bakery Rogers’ Camp Ground Meech Pensions Lew M. O’bannon Renee Canner W. H. Bulleit & Sons AND Wisepan & Bulleit Rand, McNally & Co Lst Indiana Union Canada U. S. Navy Hampton Hoads San Francisco Panama Central America Democrat Bryan’s Abraham Picea Theodore Roosevelt Taft Hughes Henry Watterson Nates Bry Yan Yh Wan Ae Dryan Farmer Ryan Corydon, Ind
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