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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1916
Page
5
A two and a half year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Schickel, vanished while walking with an older brother near New Middletown. After a long search along a creek, he was found wet and cold about a mile from home, saying he was going home.
Boone Township No 5 marks a farewell to teacher Paul Wayne as the community gathered March 21 at the Tindall’s school house. Patrons brought baskets for a noon meal, about seventy attended, and the afternoon featured social games and a spelling bee with music by local performers. The town laments Wayne’s departure and hopes for his return next term.
Indiana Historical Commission endorses a centennial film scenario by Selig Polyscope. Seven reels total with a prologue on early history and five reels covering 1816 to today. Location teams tour Indiana to stage 500 scenes across 256 years, with Battle Ground and St Joseph-Kankakee Portage sites being used. Cast may exceed 1000, with historic costumes and rebuilt buildings as needed. Mrs C F Flynn and daughter Nancy visited Indianapolis for ten days last Thursday with relatives.
A Century Ago sketches Corydon Indiana noting its distance from New Albany and the Ohio River. The description covers a stone courthouse, the supreme court, and a growing Barrens region with caverns and undulating ground. After a constitutional term the seat moves to near West Fork White River and four square miles are set aside for a permanent seat. Also mentions local land use and transport limitations. The notice also reports property purchases and repairs at the Novelty Repair Shop.
Corydon readers hear a testimonial urging Doan's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney-related pains. Mrs Wolfe of Chestnut Street credits the remedy with lasting relief after years of suffering and urges readers to use Doan's, noting similar endorsement by Mother Gray for children’s ailments.
Seed oats at the Elevator men market observe price shifts and freight costs. Local merchants report steady demand with buyers awaiting seasonal harvest data and potential adjustments in supply.
Elizabeth hosts a large commencement with ten high school graduates and twenty two eighth graders from the town and township. About 600 attendees contributed roughly 45 dollars in receipts as Dr. Ernest M. Linton of the State University gave the graduation address on The Liddle of the Sphinx.
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson F. Cool celebrated their sixteenth wedding anniversary on Tuesday evening March 28 with a dinner and theatre party. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George W. Applegate Mr. and Mrs. Thos J Wilson and Misses Jennie and Olive Griffin. The group traveled by Mr. Cook's Cadillac to Louisville for dinner at the Vienna and a show at Kieths. Miss Sue Funk returned to New Albany last Thursday after visiting Corydon relatives for two weeks.
Obituary tribute dated March 11 1916 honors David Trowbridge at his home. It laments the loss of a devoted husband and father and offers prayers for comfort and strength to Mrs Trowbridge and family. The note expresses communal sympathy and reflects on heavenly rest for the departed.
One hundred acre farm for sale in Morgan township located one and one half miles southeast of Bradford. Features a two story six room dwelling, a 50 by 10 foot barn, and good outbuildings with running water and a spring. Contact Chas. 4 Culuune, Georgetown, N. R. BR Cumberland by phone.
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