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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
6
If you suffer from bleeding itching blind or protruding Piles send your address and I will explain a home absorption cure. I will also mail trial material with local references if requested Immediate relief and permanent care assured Send no money but tell others. Write today to Mrs. M Surmers Box P Notre Dame Ind 2
Indiana board advertises for bids on arithmetic geography readers and copy books with set maximum prices. Bids due by April 1 1909. notes suggest purchasing second hand books for students as editions will change next year.
Miss Mattie Smith died Friday night at her home in Elizabeth. Funeral services were held Sunday at the MEF church in Elizabeth by Rev. Geo Winn and Rev. Geo Lamb, burial in Lanesville. She leaves five sisters and five brothers, including Mrs Mary Mitnick of Wessington Dakota and Mr James Smith of Harrison county. Age fifty five years eleven months. The community laments her loss.
Congressman Cox has consented to make a few more speeches in this county. He will speak at Palmyra on Friday night October 2, Corydon Junction Saturday afternoon October 3 at 2 o clock and DePauw Saturday night October 3. Further notice next week.
The undersigned will sell his personal property at public auction at his residence two miles west of Elizabeth on Friday Sept 25. Horses cows hay corn farm machinery and more will be offered. Usual terms. James W Johnson Joseph F Cotner and Eliza E Roba8.
Miss Mary Estesle Hamilton died at her parents’ home near Elizabeth in Posey township on Wednesday September 9 at six o’clock. She had been ill for months and had remained delicate all summer. Funeral services were held at the Elizabeth Presbyterian Church Friday morning conducted by Rev L M Rice. Interment followed in Elizabeth cemetery. She was twenty years, one month and twenty six days old and a member of the Presbyterian Church. She leaves her parents two sisters and seven brothers and was held in high regard by all who knew her.
Ensey Smith aged nineteen was accidentally shot by Ben Byrne last Friday evening about five. Smith died about six hours later. They had been riding in the afternoon at Byrne's home when the gun discharged while Byrne carried it on his shoulder. Doctors were summoned but the shock proved too great. He was buried at Burnville Sunday. He was the son of Mr and Mrs H W Smith and left two brothers and two sisters.
A photographer leases Harriet Jones brick building near the public square north of the square to convert into a modern studio. Work will take about 30 days with no portrait or group sessions until reopening. The shop will offer finishing, films, and supplies for amateur photographers when ready. Watch columns for opening date.
Local advertiser Philip Herter of Corybon R. R. 5 offers fine Buff and White Leghorn cockerels for sale. Contact details provided for buyers in the region.
Dr Hottell the optician will visit Beaublossom's Furniture store on Wednesday September 23. GlasseS correctly fitted where others fail. Free vision testing offered, call early to secure an appointment.
John Krause expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for assistance during his mother Mrs. Apna C. Krause illness and death.
Miss Dora Rosenbarger of White Cloud visited Miss Ida Engleman today, sharing a social call and updates on their activities in the community.
Orville Wright's three flights at Fort Myer near Washington D C establish new aeroplane records. A two man flight with Lieutenant Lahm sets another mark. The tests boost confidence that aerial flight will be a decisive military asset in land and sea warfare.
Fire at Paint Lick in Garrard county caused about 100000 in damages destroying seven stores one hotel one bank the American Tobacco company's warehouse and several other buildings as flames swept through the town.
Crowds of unemployed gather in George Square as twelve men meet Glasgow City Council. Delegation pleads for work amid distress. council pledges aid, with chancellor moved. Troops held in reserve for possible riots, but demonstrators postpone for one week to allow measures.
Judge Jas Denton of Somerset Kentucky heads to Washington Indiana to assist L H Hale in his defense after Hale shot Hamlet Dillon. Dispatches report Mrs Hale with Hale at the time. she remains with their children in Nicholasville. Hale, once a Carles distiller attache, traveled for health reasons.
Julius Lipps manager Abe Wolf secretary and treasurer of Central Glass Co New Orleans and John Eckert employee were indicted by the grand jury on arson charges linked to a recent fire that damaged three downtown blocks causing about 1 5 million in losses The blaze started in the Central Glass building in the business district
A Memphis dispatch quotes former Senator W V Sullivan bragging of leading a lynching in which Nelse Patton was killed. In Brookshire Texas a mob hanged Dave Newton accused in the Buchtrin murder, prompting orders for all idle Black residents to leave the area.
Mrs. Josephine Preis announces the marriage of her daughter Miss Nellie Preis to Mr. Ward Marshall. They will be at home after September 19 at 2002 East Elm Street New Albany Item Times. Also note Rev A M Sappenfield will not visit Corydon to preach at Mt Solomon Lutheran church as previously announced.
The piece notes complaints about a new teaching qualifications law that may bar many capable youths from entering the profession due to financial barriers. It promises further discussion and cites other local academic moves and social notes from Indianapolis and nearby towns.
Notice is given that Samuel C Mauck administrator filed final settlement with Harrison Circuit Court Indiana. Hearing set for Saturday October 3, 1908 at which all heirs creditors and interested parties must appear and show cause why the final settlement should not be approved. Heirs must also prove heirship.
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