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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1905
Page
3
Catalog of fabrics including Mohair in various widths and colors priced 10c to 1.50 per yard. Bevo tian silk and waistings offered in multiple shades. White mohair and Albetros available. ginghams, flannelettes, and wash goods displayed with fall trimmings.
An advertisement from F. A. Bulleit touts comprehensive insurance services including policy writing premium collection loss adjustment and prompt payment. It invites readers to give him a trial and notes superior treatment of all customers.
Advertising copy claiming a one day cure for a cold with laxative bromine quinine tablets. Offers money back refund if it fails and features I W Grove signature on each box priced at 25 cents.
Former auditor David E. Sherrick refutes Governor Hanley’s remarks accusing him of gambling away ten thousand dollars at French Lock and neglecting Tax Board duties due to nightly carousals. He promises to reveal evidence later. Also notes a stable for rent near the public square listed by C. B. Ellis.
The Independent notes Judge Zenor has served five terms with a spotless record but faces ambitious rivals in the third district race for Congress. It cites W. E. Cox of Jasper and Zach Scifres of Salem as challengers, while predicting Zenor could unite support to defeat both of them. The piece portrays Zenor as a quiet yet effective political force.
An advertisement touts Kennedy's Laxative Honey and Tar as a pleasant bowel cathartic that expels colds from the system and treats coughs croup whooping cough LaGrippe bronchitis. The notice also reports a murder-suicide by George Ford in Switzerland County and notes a milling and milling-wheat claim by local seller.
A compact anthology of aphorisms and quotes from Burke Simmons Goethe Poor Richard Boyes Churchill Milton Johnson and Jordan. The lines warn on fear vanity justice self control religion and trust, reflecting moral instruction and human insight.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous surface remedy taken internally. It claims the cure is not quack medicine, endorsed by a leading physician, with testimonials available and produced by F. J. Cheney Co of Toledo. Sold by druggists with family pills recommended for digestion.
The report notes that Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company is among the cleanest insurers in the United States, according to findings released by insurance commissioners who examined the firm.
A dated letter from FW Dever & Co urging Corydon Indiana readers to choose Devoe paint for durable finishes. The firms claim customers will return if paint lasts and emphasizes paint as a value, noting Loitch & Barbee as local distributors in New York and Chicago.
An advice notice extols Electric Bitters for digestion and liver health with a Bennettsville S C testimonial. Also mentions Rev H J Talbott's likely Trinity M E church assignment in New Albany and a home mill feed sales note promising later shipments but not guaranteeing quality.
The Webster Township Sunday School Convention will meet at the M. E. church in New Middletown on Sunday October 8. All schools are urged to attend and a good program is being prepared. Jacos Schneder President Joan Kirquam Secretary. See Section 320-26.
George Caldwell known as Happy Jack an umbrellamender who visited Corydon and was familiar to many youths and adults was found dead at Rockport recently from alcoholism.
Real estate transfers include Wo. T. Avery to Benton L Arnold for 1 acre at $100. Wolfe to Samuel Snyder for a lot at $1 475. Anchultz to Geo W Cromwell for 40 acres at $350. Frank Self Com to Wm H Marshall for 85 acres at $1 000. Hendrick to Radcliff for 10 acres at $300. Stromire to Luther for 40 acres at $147.75. Snyder to Ed Pearson for 20 acres at $225. Henriott to Tay lor for 5 acres at $350. Wolfe to John Wolfe for 40 acres at $1 000. Lillpop to Lilipop for 65 acres at $300. Becker Com to Berter and wife for 20 acres at $550. Miller to Miller for 160 acres at $50. Emma Downs to Blue River township for 1 acre at $90. Stucker to Windell for 55 acres at $1 500. Robson to Flora for 784 acres at $1 000. Lillpop to Kaunapel for 4 acres at $100.
An old advertisement touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic as iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It promises “No cure, no pay” and claims the product has withstood the test of 45 years.
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