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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1909
Page
8
A promotion states buyers can obtain a Fireless Cooker for $3.75 by paying $1.95 at local grocers or sending coupons with 89c postage to Albany Albany St. Louis note: grocer may redeem coupons or ship the cooker directly to the customer.
A reader recalls Miss Mary Mitchell who taught at No 6 two miles west of Corydon in the sixties. The list of former pupils includes Sam Wright John Dennis Win Sieg David Long J. J. Stauth Tom Highfill James Sieg Peter Wright and others now living in Oklahoma Kansas Indiana and Harrison County. The writer argues old methods fostered better outcomes than later teaching styles.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Liniment as a quick cure for sprains bruises and muscular rheumatism claiming relief within a week with faithful bottle use. The ad notes availability through Louis B Riely and Davis's Cut Rate Drug Store and promotes Mennen's talcum.
Father William Gerdon longtime pastor in Buena Vista Taylor township La Conia and St Joachim near Bridgeport moves to Montgomery Daviess county and assumes priestly duties Aickelbach will replace him at Buena Vista in about two months Gerdon born Webster township remains popular with parishioners and friends Mrs Clara Weisbaker houses keeper travels with him Brothers Father Joseph Rockport and Father Charles I North Madison also priests in the family all well regarded locally.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will decide if upper and lower berths in sleeping cars should have equal charges. George S. Loftus of St Paul argues upper berths are less convenient and deserve lower pricing. The case, involving rails between St Paul Duluth Chicago and eastern points, questions whether equal rates constitute discrimination.
Mrs Lillian C Boone and Mr David J Cotner united in marriage at the bride’s father Andrew J Weller’s home Websterlo. Rev A B Condo of Corydon performed the ceremony at noon. A wedding feast followed and the couple will reside in Big Heart Oklahoma where Cotner is employed as a civil engineer. Mr Cotner is a former county resident and son of Mr and Mrs Robert Cotner.
The centennial of the Christian church or Disciples of Christ is marked in Lexington with a notable gathering of faith representatives. The denomination, strong in Kentucky, has built many churches and played a major role in education, charity, and missions, with national celebration planned in Pittsburg October 11 to 19.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence known as the Wash Windell farm three miles north of Corydon on Friday October 1 1909. Items include eight head of horses a roan team aged mares brood sows Shropshire sheep fifty acres of corn and hay equipment plus household goods. Sale begins 9 o clock A M. Usual terms. Waren G Hovc’anp.
A brief note records Fine Poole seed wheat prepared at the elevator for sowing. The entry notes the grain is clean and ready for planting, reflecting farm commodity handling details.
A list of names and locations shows new subscribers and payers since the last report. Names include Mrs J W Ayers Danville Indiana Mrs C H Bocton Salt Lake City Utah Jos Brown Sr Corydon J W Thompson Latham Illinois and many others across Indiana Kentucky Illinois and nearby states.
A brief essay notes that traditional crafts like spinning and weaving gave way to machines and modern methods. It compares home bread making with bakery bread and urges readers to accept Merch's Bread as superior to homemade loaves.
A bakery display invites customers to sample Macaroons Kisses Lady Fingers Fruit Cake and Whipped Cream Cake noting crullers are winners at 153 MerchH's Bakery.
Located at Warren's Stable near Southbridge, the business operates from Warren's livery stable with orders for hauling to be left by phone. All orders receive prompt attention. Harry McPFaAur, 22-3 Drayman.
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