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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1903
Page
3
The Britt Tribune humor piece lampoons obituaries and wedding notices with blunt, rude detail. It mocks a deceased man described as a red headed pirate and a bridegroom in worn denim, while the toast to a prose-less marriage ends with mockery of social mores.
A plea urges residents to defend Corydon’s elm and maple shade trees from worms and reckless pruning. It argues mature trees attract investors, beautify the town, and support the electric line project, warning that removing shade would ruin Corydon’s appeal and value.
A shipment of Swiss flannel is offered at 12 cents per yard but will be sold briefly for 10 cents per yard. This short term offer aims to move stock quickly.
Last Saturday David Cole conveyed the old carding machine property at Leavenworth to P M Querbaker F W Kirsch and Dr C F B Hawn who began repairs and will install thirty machines for button making expanding the plant later. This is the second factory of its kind in six months. Mussel beds near the former county seat are described as inexhaustible with shells found now exceeding two factories' needs and likely to be shipped abroad.
A lunacy commission held for Mrs Sarat J. Lagel wife of Whi Carel of Morvan township. The panel included Justice J Stills Dir Chas Boston and Dr 2 Cy Pouts. Sheriff Loitch sent Mrs Lagel to the asylum Saturday. She is about 80 and has raised a large family of children.
Maton and Wiseman live stock dealers offer the highest market price for stock of all kinds. If you have stock for sale contact them at tamsey Indiana. Sepst-t-Lye.
Ex Governor Bob Taylor speaks to the Tennessee Legislature about retirement from office. He likens a candidate to a mariner without a compass and a walking petition while warning of fear, public sentiment, and political peril.
Daniel Morell, former president of an iron works in Pitishburest employing seven thousand men, told a visitor there is no secret to growth. He said they simply strive to beat their last batch of rails, claiming that honesty and continuous improvement are all the secret needed.
Unclear notice describes Grooge Tasteless Tonic with a claim showing tonic bottles bearing Tron and Quinine. The text mentions a 10 cent price and February date fragment, suggesting a sales or marketing error.
The Supreme Court on January 6 upheld a law granting town clerks authority as justices of the peace in a Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Company appeal over an ordinance violation in Whiting. It also affirmed towns may limit highway train speeds within limits, and that legislatures can confer judicial powers on town clerks without creating a court.
Governor Durbin issues a proclamation designating Friday October 23 1903 as Arbor Day and asks statewide observance through planting trees on public and private grounds and highways. He urges school officials to hold suitable exercises and to line Corydon streets with shade trees noting planting adds more property value than other investments. Plant shade trees now.
An 185 acre farm lies three miles north of DePauw in Blue River township Parrison county within a mile of two pikes. TM acres in cultivation 1s acres of timber with good buildings water and fruit trees. Will sell cheap. N. A. Nolot sloom Hancock P.O. Ind.
J T Dismore announces the opening of a large line of tailored hats for women misses and children on October 9 and 10 with fancy dry roads noted for the event. Call and examine their new stock.
A public safety incident match for cattle and hogs is scheduled at Central on Saturday October 17. Officials organize the event to showcase safety protocols and livestock handling.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only permanent remedy for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It promises internal circulation to blood and mucous tissue, offers $100 if it fails, and urges sending for a list of testimonials. Includes note on sales and related Hall's Family Pills.
In remitting through the mails, buy a bank draft of the First National Bank. It is the safest and most convenient way of sending money and costs less than any other safe plan.
The Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Company filed a deed of trust in the county recorder's office to secure 1,000,000 of 5 percent bonds. Trustees include American Trust and Savings Bank Frank H. Jones of Chicago and United States Trust Company of Louisville. Property covers real estate franchises rights of way in Indiana and Jefferson County Kentucky. Bonds touted as high class security for rapid construction of the Interurban line to Corydon.
Wm Elliott, a mussel picker for a button factory, found a valuable pearl Monday evening while investigating meat scraps fed to hogs. The pearl, bullet sized and nearly perfect, has drawn an offer of 3500 which he declined. The report notes such discoveries as common among laborers earning regular wages.
The Fine Percheron Draft Stallion No 18 351 will begin the Fall season at Stanth Bros barn 24 miles west of Corydon on Sept 10. Terms $8 to insure living colt. STAUTH Bros Co owners.
The First National Bank wants all tus pension checks that come to Harrison county for face value. As we buy millinery from the largest houses in New York, we offer better styles and prices, saving you 15 to 20 percent. A line of trimmed hats at $1.25 and $1.90 from J. & Dismore.
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