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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1906
Page
5
The article states that the principal elements of the so called cheap baking powders are derived from bones rock and sulphuric acid and are free from alum or phosphate. It discusses the chemical sources and suggests reasons for the cheaper price and possible inferior quality.
Corydon residents report visitors from New Albany and Mauckport while Rev. Morgan moves to Orwell and a new minister arrives. Farmers sow a large wheat crop as Octobers events include a rally day and court activity. Obituaries note James Deuchars at 95 and Mrs Davies McMonigle’s death in Kansas. Local ads promote healing powders, laxatives, and buggy stock, with notices on public notices and political agreements in Pike county.
Druggists offer refunds if the medicine fails to cure. Each box bears the signature of Ek W Crowe. Sold for 28 cents with the imprint jap-10-yr.
A rough notice warns Democrats to avoid moving before the election as crossing precinct lines may bar casting a ballot. It emphasizes last Saturday as the deadline to change residence without losing voting rights.
Miss Pat Wolfe daughter of Mrs Mary Wolfe and Edwin Decker a traveling salesman of Brazil Indiana were united in marriage at the bride’s South Market Street home last Wednesday evening. Rev A M Irvine presided in the presence of immediate relatives.
A readerless roster lists Posey Township teachers with numbers and names including Lizzie Seibert Yulia L Farnsley Ettie Tuell McFarland J B Williamson Mattie Lamb Remey Bierly Nettie Cromwell Gertrude Neely Nellie Fetzer Noble Peters Nellye Funk and O L Huston Trustee.
Mrs Majinda Funkhouser widow of David Funkhouser died suddenly last Wednesday at age 84 in Heth township after a hearty dinner. Surviving are seven children including Mrs Charles Bryant and Mrs McIntire of Kentucky. Funeral held Thursday at Mt Zion church with Rev Tooms, burial at Cross Roads burying grounds.
Druggists authorize refunds if Pazo Ointment fails to cure in 6 to 8 days. Price 50 cents. January 70-year notice.
Charles W. Poutch former board of public works member sues Patrolman T. E Spence and bondsmen Thad S. Spence and Henry L. Graf for 10000 dollars claiming a wrongful and violent assault after Poutch, removed from office, attempted to reenter the board office with police stationed at the entrance. The suit follows the firing of Poutch and John Tegart amid a sewer system investigation.
William Jennings Bryan will deliver twenty nine political speeches in Indiana over October 22 to 24. He begins in the southwest at Brazil and Evansville, moves through Tipton and Greenfield, and ends with a large district meeting in Fort Wayne at the Princess rink.
Statistics from the state board of health show 3000 total deaths in August in Indiana, down from 3073 last year. Infants under one counted 644. 65 and older 690 died. consumption caused 351 deaths including 75 mothers leaving 157 orphans. 22 fathers died. Pneumonia rose to 79 deaths, with a forecast of increases into September and October.
Jackson Township school staff roster includes principal Lizzie Hiser and superintendent Lydia Gibson. It lists Edward Walk, Ida Crospy, David Adam, Edward Miller, Albert Stevens, Harry Fowler, Grace Wiseman, Edward Damon, Lizzie Bringle, Maud Eaton, C. P. Swarens, Pearl Wiseman and others by grade and position.
A letter to Mr W H Keller of Corydon Indiana describes a bargain paint mix labeled pure lead and zinc sold as good as Devoe. It notes barvies and whiting as sand and whitewash, and mentions Leitch Barbee selling their Cure paint. The tone includes jokey quotes and a moral about friendship.
The Hon. James Eli Watson and the Hon. Charles Beery Landis try to gain notice by attacking him, suggesting Bryan faces humor in politics as opposition voices clash.
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