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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1900
Page
5
The store proclaims heavy Fall arrivals with every department full of desirable goods and popular priced brands. Shoppers are urged to inspect the lines before purchasing to capitalize on ready stock despite widespread price increases.
The column reports political rallies and upcoming meetings in the Democratic party at New Albany and Corydon. It notes sales at the Bowlett Implement Co and upcoming fairs, plus family visits, deaths, illnesses, and a child’s accidental death in New Albany.
Messrs Evan Stotsenburg and John H Weathers of New Albany appeared before the Board of Commissioners as attorneys in the saloon contest. Mrs Amos Cline of Scott township was injured by a horse. A wind storm flattened 20 acres of river bottom corn on Thompson Brown’s Boone township farm. Mrs C H Ginkins of Corydon won five premiums from five cake entries at the fair. The Devocaat editors praise lemon and caramel cake. A church prayer meeting plans to decide on hiring a minister for the year. John Orwick returned from Indianapolis after leg treatment. the leg was amputated below the knee previously and healed. Capt Daniel Pfrimmer of Kentland died Monday. Major J S Pfrimmer and Sam Pfrimmer are related. The Hurst family reunion near Hursttown attracted about sixty people. Frank LaPlant and John Hreimbaugh visited Corydon for business. Hembaugh paid four new subscriptions at the Democrat office. Charles Hansewald was injured in a wagon accident near Corydon. H T Crittenden and family moved to Peewee Valley Kentucky. Notables from New Albany, Louisville, Leavenworth, Orleans, Paoli, Hardinsburg attended the Corydon fair. The town invites future visits.
Wim A McRae and his wife celebrate fifty years of marriage on September 19, 1900 at their Webster township home near New Middletown. Editors are invited to attend.
A lady misplaced a small reticule containing a pocket book with some money and gloves. The owner can recover by calling on Mrs. John W. Lopp.
Sellers list multiple suppliers across Indiana for Old Reliable Horse Shoe Brands of fertilizer. Names and towns include S F Briscoe Co Depauw Ramsey Jno White Ramsey Jno W MacIntosh Fredericksburg Joe Ubl Palmyra A J Sappenfield Bradford C J Heuser Corydon Junction Jeff Blankenbaker Crandall Peter Enders Georgetown Sebastian Ginbert New Middletown Aaron Peters Elizabeth John Reeves Rosewood Scott Crosier Laconia Alex Miller & Co Corydon KK W Mcixrosn Trav Agt.
Notices urge readers to learn voting procedures with reminders about past spoiled ballots and a call to read the instruction page. Dr. G N Little will visit Elizabeth on Monday September 10. Social visits span Cairo Til and English residents with local gatherings noted. Mrs. M C Popham hosts guests as neighbors donate shawls to bandages.
Henry H. Thompson and Ida M. Zimmerman, Chester A. Swarens and Emma Kk. Han nel. Benjamin A. Deaton and Elvira Mosier. Charles Gardner and Maggie FE. Pittivan. Joseph Ollis and Ella Taylor.
Advertisement announces Daniel Patent Self-Sealing Jars in original pack of 4 dozen for $1.10 per dozen. All warranted. Callen S. M. Miller of Corydon will sell any quantity from one jar upward.
The ad extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds croup and whooping cough praising its pleasant taste prompt cures and lack of opium making it safe for babies and adults. It notes E S Crosier as the dealer and cites a Cassiers Magazine example of rapid locomotive production by an American firm to illustrate efficiency.
Farmers are advised to consider Famous Ox Brand Fertilizers now widely used by top wheat growers in the county. The product is promoted as soil suited and high in phosphoric acid with reasonable prices. Agents Baxter and Wolfe are noted for sales and service.
Professor Houton cites worldwide experience with Green's August Flower for dyspepsia liver and stomach derangements and constipation. He notes it suits tourists salesmen and office workers with headaches from irregular habits. Sample bottles offered at Riely & Son's. sold by dealers in all civilized countries.
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