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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
7
Hon. Smith Askren, Democratic candidate for Representative to the Legislature, will speak in Ramsey on Tuesday night September 15, in Hancock on Thursday night September 17, and in Bradford on Saturday night September 19. He is described as an eloquent speaker who is well posted on public questions and is expected to draw large crowds. All are invited, with special invitation to the ladies.
In a Manchester club two influential men received New Year cigars that caused illness and one death. The cigars were poisoned, and a recovered man survived using a cigar holder. Initial hush money and a wealthy suspect faded as a traced carriage encounter in Leeds linked a rich merchant to a cultured stranger who vanished unseen.
An aging church in a New England village faced 400 debt at year’s end 1860. A subscription drive yielded only 200. A generous member, though silent, loudly supported the plan to double the pledges, declaring his support with great fervor.
A collage of short notes and advertisements includes Kennedy’s Laxitive Cough Syrup promising gentle bowel movement and throat relief, Pineules for the Kidneys touted with a trial offer, Wood’s Liver Medicine claimed to cure malaria and biliary distress, and a humorous anecdote about a parishioner’s children fighting with a minister’s child.
Miss Kate Felmy visiting Ram sey. Nora Stevens back in New Albany Friday. Frack Crosby of Chicago visiting relatives. Maud Thomas of New Albany visiting here. Mrs Woodford Hurn visited Mrs David Boston Sunday. Lydia Kessler of Louisville visiting relatives. Mansel Lindsey visited Mrs George Crosby's family. Grace McIntosh returned home from New Albany. Grace and Francis Adams visited Grace McIntosh. Ida Crosby and Emma Dunne left for Corydon schools. Hale and daughter Mary moved to New Albany seeking a home. Jesse Bringle and daughter and Wm Bringle of Rennselaer visiting. Rev Sallee to preach last sermon Sunday Sept 13 at 10 30. Donation party for Rev J Q Bibert last Monday night. many useful articles and provisions donated. Grace Davidson of this place and Newton Tilcott near Crandall were worried at Corydon last Thursday. they are highly esteemed and congratulations extend. Young folks held a charivari Saturday night. Mr Talbott treated them to candy and cigars.
Sam A Garber recounts aiding a gravely ill woman on an Oregon bound passenger train from Pendleton to LeGrande. He used Chamberlain's Colic Diarrhoea Remedy, dosed her twice, and says the woman recovered before Le Grande. L. A. Riley & Son advertised.
A historical comment argues girls cannot throw like boys due to anatomy and technique. It claims the clavicle differs in females, causing limited arm mobility and a rigid throwing motion, explaining why a girl cannot throw a stone.
Cannery seeks seedling peaches for the season. Purchases from parties with small peaches in any quantity at reasonable prices. Corydon Canning Co.
An Indianapolis era advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a universal cure for kidney ailments affecting children and adults. It cites Mrs. Beck of English Indiana praising relief for her twelve year old daughter after four boxes, and invites readers to visit Mely & Son's drug store for testimonials. price 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo New York sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
A sarcastic excerpt contrasts high bills with affordability and urges patience for the good roads movement. Quotes from London Opinion and Washington Herald reflect skepticism about debt and economic reform while noting public reluctance to embrace austerity.
The administrators of the Peter Sheckels estate filed a final settlement in Harrison Circuit Court. A hearing is set for Wednesday September 23 1908 at Corydon Court House. Heirs creditors and interested persons must appear to show cause why the final settlement should not be approved. Administrators John Bachman and Nicholas Eve.
Anna F. Colin administrator files final settlement in Harrison Circuit Court Corydon. Hearing set for Tuesday September 22 1908. Beneficiaries and interested parties must appear and show cause why settlement should not be approved. September 1 1908 Admr. Augustus 2w
Administrator of the estate of George W Engueman filed a final settlement in Harrison Circuit Court. The hearth is scheduled for Monday September 14 1908 at Coydon Court House. Creditors heirs and others with interest must appear and show cause why the settlement should not be approved. Sher man Engueman 2W Adair Sept 1 Toux.
Notice states Jacob Ems is appointed 193 Administrator with the will annexed of the estate of Frederick Ets deceased in Harrison County Indiana. The estate is solvent.
A sprained ankle may heal in about one third the usual time by applying Chamberlains Pain Balm freely and giving absolute rest. Sold by L A Riley and Son. Sept.
An office invites readers with idle funds to invest for a safe return, and promotes Kodol digestion product as a remedy that aids the stomach and digestion. Louis S. Riely sells the product at the specified address.
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