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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1905
Page
7
Advert shows Keller Mfg Co bargains on lathes, sheeting, shirting, damask, linens, ginghams, and blankets with deep discounts through September. Includes 25 percent off ready to wear, two for 25 cents youths’ stockings, and sewing machines priced at 15 and 18.50. Local notices mention courthouse shifts, telegraphy schools, and a tomb project at Tuley’s Forks.
The total assessed value for Indiana property taxed this year stands at 592,917,245 dollars. Eight of thirty eight teacher license applicants passed last exam by Superintendent Jenkins. Floyd county surveyor Martin H Mann died suddenly of heart failure near New Albany. Corydon resident Joseph Pinaire cut his leg with a corn knife. doctor treated heavy bleeding. Church services announced for Crandall and New Middletown. Chamberlains Cough Remedy advertised, hailed as aiding nature to relieve cough and restore health.
A letter to Henry Taylor in Corydon Indiana praises Devoe paint as full measure and honest. It uses a watch-dog metaphor to contrast good paint with false, short measure and claims Devoe is the original lead and zinc paint. The note names FW Devoe Co with Lottch & Barbee as distributors and mentions local property details in Corydon.
Desirable location within two blocks of the court house offers a five room house and stable for sale. A bargain for quick buyers in the next few weeks. Inquire of C. B. Ellis.
Amos W. Yeager versus Daniel Sherman drew a Harrison Circuit Court jury last week in a case lasting nearly four days. The dispute centered on a ground strip six feet seven inches wide at one end and seven feet three and a half inches at the other, about 51 rods long, worth roughly five dollars. The jury returned a verdict for the defendant, with high costs to the loser. The lengthy trial featured notable witnesses and a classic old-fashioned land dispute atmosphere.
John Glenn was arrested north of New Albany last week on a charge of indecent behavior in presence of women. He was fined 50 and jailed, then fled Corydon years ago after prior offenses. His New Albany fine and costs may keep him jailed eight months.
During the Kentucky State Fair period the Southern Railway offers roundtrip excursion tickets to Lexington at one fare plus 25 cents, minimum 50 cents. Tickets valid Sept 17 to 23, 1905, with return by Sept 24. Depot distance from fairgrounds and local ticket agents listed.
Fassett A Cotton promotes a textbook free start for elementary schools using only readers spelling books and copy books with arithmetic added in the third year. He urges rural teachers to consider district conditions and each child’s capabilities for better early progress.
A Missouri speaker urges men to seek loyal partners, condemning unfaithfulness and arguing that true virtue endures despite worldly temptations. He uses biblical phrasing and warns that careless judgment harms families and futures.
Observers note a list of activities women have ceased doing such as riding horses and bicycles, wearing hats in public, attending church entertainments, and cooking. The piece argues editors could name more examples and suggests naming things women should stop doing.
Telegraph instructors advertise the nation's largest school endorsed by WU Telegraph Co and railroads. Six month course priced at 93 dollars including tuition board room and books with home instruction available. Valparaiso Indiana based Dodge's Institute offers free catalogue.
A Chicago street car conductor credits Buckleys Arnica Salve with rapid healing after a labor riot injury. G J Welch of Tekonsha Michigan extols its effectiveness for cuts and burns. Brubeck widow Julia Brubeck, 78, died near Georgetown leaving eight children. funeral at U B church Georgetown. buried Wolfe cemetery. Mrs Alice Bennett remodels Chestnut street residence.
Miss Jean Tracewell daughter of Robert J Tracewell was very ill with typhoid fever at Thousand Islands but improved and was returned to Washington last week.
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