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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1920

Page

3

Two Week Religious Services at Mt Solomon and Gethsemane

Rev John B Gardner of Louisville will conduct two weeks of Lutheran services west of Corydon. Evening services at Mt Solomon recorded nightly except Saturdays this week with a 1030 communion next Sunday morning. Gardner preaches at Gethsemane next Sunday at 2 pm and leads nightly sessions the following week starting Monday except Saturday.

John B. Gardner Louisville Mt. Solomon Gethsemane Luthern Corydon Gardner Gethwemane Church

Real April Winter Sweeps Wide Territory

A rare April winter struck a vast stretch of the United States from Sunday through Tuesday. Ground whitened by frost appeared Monday morning and continued through Tuesday, likely injuring some fruit though the extent remains unclear.

Local couples named in forthcoming notices

Raymond Kirkham and Evelyn Wells. Leo Brandenburg and Nellie Matnek. Claud Watson and Catheryn Glenn.

Raymond Kirkham and Evelyn A. Wells Leo A. Brandenburg and Nellie Matnek Claud C. Watson and Catheryn M. Glenn

New Middletown Restaur ant and Confectionery Opens

Mr and Mrs Chas BE Wolfe announce the opening of a restaurant and confectionery at New Middletown Indiana in the former Richard Becker building starting Thursday April 8 1920. Sleeping quarters and two soda fountains will be installed and soft drinks served. The proprietors promise respectable service for ladies children and men.

New Middletown Richard Becker Mrs Chas BE. Wolfe Ind

Greenbrier School Closes After Pleasant Term Program

Greenbrier school ended its term on Tuesday March 23 with a community noon feast and a program of songs dialogues and recitations. Soloist Ruby Leffler and the Byrn duo performed with a quartet by Mr. and Mrs. Chas Byrn and others. Sunday School begins April 4 at the Greenbrier schoolhouse. patrons invite all to attend and support summer sessions.

Chas. Byrn Mancel Lindsey Norman Utz Greenbrier

Obituary Mrs Virginia A Horner dies in Chicago at 84

Mrs Virginia A Horner aged 84 died in Chicago on February 8 after a long life rooted in Kentucky and Fredericksburg. Maiden name Humphrey she leaves nine children of whom three survive James P Horner of Mascotte Florida Hattie Bush and Ora Puttock of Chicago. Several grandchildren and many relatives survive including Horner siblings and nieces and nephews. She was a Methodist church member and well known in this county.

Virginia A. Horner Chicago Orn Kentucky Humphrey Alex Horner James P. Horner Mascotte Florida Hattie Bush Ora Puttock Fredericksburg Charles Nama Jacke Preston Manila P. I Mary Leigler Newport Arkansas Louie Oakland City Dardelle Los Angeles California Ella McGuisk Bradford Lide Weilbaker New Salisbury Tirgah Corrie Indianapolis Mary Shephrd Portland Oregon Josephine Moss Tascoma Washington Addison Horner Edward Horner John William George W. Horner Blue River

Cobert Jenkins Withdraws From Legislative Race

Cobert F. Jenkins withdraws from the Democratic bid for Joint Representative to the legislature for Harrison and Floyd counties. He cites neglected business interests after two years in the U S military service and notes his Jersey cattle herd and seed farm.

Harrison and Floyd Cobert Jenkins United States

Death of Mrs Strashear of Laconia

The death angel claimed Mrs. Strashear of Laconia on March 20 1920 after a long illness of dropsy. She leaves husband John and seven children David La tham William Tipton Ethel Maynard Mabel Byrum Clara Conner George and Laura, four preceded her. Funeral by Brother Hewitt at Otterbein Cemetery west of Laconia.

John Strashear Laconia N. W. Thompson David Latham Illinois Wiliam New Albany Ethel Maynard Tipton Ind Mabel Byrum Davidson Clara Conner George Laura M. E. Church Evans Landing Lfe Brother Hewitt Otterbein

Corydon Electric Shoe Repair Shop Ad

Shoe repairing. Why send your shoes to some other town for repairs and pay transportation both ways when you can get it done just as good at Corydon at the Electric Shoe Repair Shop In the A. B. Linder building. D. Stark, Prop.

Corydon A. B. Linder D. Stark

Resolutions of Respect for Madge Good

The Sunday School class and teacher honor Madge Good on March 20 1920 noting a life spent in study of light and faith. They praise her as a loving sister daughter and friend and pledge sympathy to her family while recording resolutions in the minutes and sending copies to the family and papers.

Madge Ielf Joanna Prage Emma Jenkins Roy N. O’bannon

Public Sale of Farm Stock At Degwood Location

J B Backherms will liquidate personal property at a public auction one half mile west of Degwood next Saturday April 10 1920. Items include a two year old mule three Jersey cows to freshen in May two Duroc sows with eleven piglets one shoat and about forty laying hens. Sale starts at 1 PM with usual terms. Auctioneer John J Seipel.

J. B. Backherms Degwood Jersey John J. Seipel

Independence Briefs and Community Notes From Missouri

Abe Williams reports Dr Martins left Okmulgee for a short visit to Independence. Thome plans a visit to Kansas City from Cypress Ave. Mrs Mosier quits a railway post for a higher paying job in Kansas City. A 25 person gathering at Mabel Jacobs' included music and a large lunch. George Jenkins travels to Byrneville to aid his ill sister Julia. Charles and Mrs Sappenfield consider a summer trip to New York, Georgetown, and Byrneville. Latter Day Saints conference nears with 300 preachers in town. Cheyenne Indians arrive from Kingfisher and set up teepees on the church lawn for the conference. some are noted as capable preachers.

Mabel Jacobs Fider George Jenkins South Noland St Byrneville Julia Jenkins Charles Sappenfield South Dudgeon St New York City Albert Georgetown Bee Crandall C. Sappenfield Dodgeon St Latter Day Saints Conference Kingfisher Oklo

Public Auction Near Frenchtown Offers Farm Implements

The undersigned will offer at public auction one mile southeast of Frenchtown on Wednesday April 14 at 10 o clock. Items include a black mare farm wagon two spring wagons two buggies sled riding turning plow Hillside plow 8 inch plow two horse walking cultivator shovel cultivator three double shovel plows single shovel plow roller mowing machine Mellette cream separator hand and power cutting box with tower 2 HP motor engine large calf or hog crate grind stone roofing and other items. Terms made known day of sale. Launch on grounds. Philip S K Allen auctioneer.

Frenchtown Spencer Township H. P Flanders Eureka Telephone Co Philip Ss. K. Allen R. F. Travis

Williar and Williar Families Active Around Ridge

Dale Williar of Laconia was on the ridge Thursday. School will close at this place Wednesday April ith with a program in the afternoon. George Jones, Harry Williar, and John May attended the Kelly sale near the Camp Ground Thursday. John Arnold was in Corydon one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Bennett were in West Point Kentucky on business Monday. Farmers are through sowing oats. Mrs. Arthur Logsdon who has been dangerously ill of pneumonia following influenza is still poorly. Walter McIntire assessor of South Boone was on the ridge last week. Mrs. Mary Robison with two grandchildren Raymond and Mary Thompson and Miss Millie Robison spent one day last week with Mrs. J. S. Bennett. Miss Fidelia Shields spent Wednesday night with her pupils Virgin and Margia May. Nate Wilbiar recently purchased four new five horse power Sattley ker osene engine and feed grinding outfit. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Williar took their daughter Laura Evalyn to Louisville last week to consult a doctor. Mrs. Wm Rhodes son Loren and daughter Evelyn of the Camp Ground are visiting sister Mrs. John Schweitzer. Misses Mary Williar Ola May Jenne Dill Marguerite Williar and Virgin and Margia May and Messrs. Herman L. May and Anderson D. Williar were Sunday guests of Harry Williar. Miss Lucy Jones of Elbert spent last Monday with Mrs. John Arnold.

Dale Williar Laconia George Jones Harry Williar John May Kelly Arthur Logsdon Walter McIntire South Boone Mary Robison Raymond Mary Thompson Millie Robison J. S. Bennett Fidelia Shields Virgin Margia May Nate Wilbiar Herman L. May Anderson D.williar

Rainbow Sale at Miles' Variety Store Opens Bargain Line

Campaign to save money features an 18 quart rinsing pan offered at 69 cents. Storewide prices promote value over repairs as part of the Rainbow Sale at Miles' Variety.

Mrs William Taylor Improves After Surgical Operation

Mrs William Taylor of Union Place has been at St Edward s Hospital in New Albany for two weeks after a surgical operation performed by Dr D F Davis of New Albany. She is improving rapidly and hopes to return home next week. She is the wife of County Treasurer William Taylor.

Willian Taylor Unis “Place St. Edward's Hospital New Albany D. F. Davis Taylor William Taylor

Louisville Man Returns Home After Train Fall Injury

Robert Hughes, injured in a train fall months ago, has recovered enough to leave St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital for home. He walked into town Saturday with a crutch but still remains plagued by a limb injury.

Robert Hughes St. Mary and Elabeth Hospital Louisvile

Local Social Notes From Harrison County Area Visitations

Mr and Mrs Baber of Kansas City Missouri visited Mr and Mrs James Crosby at Crandall last week. Crosby is ill with cancer. Ruth Reynolds formerly lived with the Crosbys after the death of her parents Ed and Mrs Reynolds. Ben F Leffler a Harrison county native sends a donation to the Democrat from Tonkawa Oklahoma. Mrs Leffler is a Harrison county girl, daughter of Luther Stover now in Oklahoma. Jacob A Stevens of Jeffersonville spent Easter with daughter Mrs Arvil Flock and wife Mrs Stevens who had been hospitalized in Madison. Charles G Smith renewed his Democrat subscription and owns the farm with the Old Capitol Hotel residence. Conrad Smithhenry of St Marie Illinois visits sister Mrs David Co Fouts Blue River township and brother William Smithhenry of New Salisbury. He was called by the death of sister Mrs Catharine Bee two weeks ago.

Baber Kansas City James Crosby Crandall Crosby Ruth Reynolds Ed Reynolds Ben ¥ F. Leffler Harrison County Tonkawa Oklahoma Leffler Luther Stover Jacob A. Stevens Jeffersonville Arvil Flock Stevens Chas. G. Smith The Democrat Mr. Smith Old Capitol Conrad Smithhenry St. Marie, Il David Co. Fouts Blue River Township William Smithhenry New Salisbury Catharine Bee

Your Photo Poet Card Size Ad

Handsome mounted portrait offered at 15 cents as a trial order. Includes name Alton J. Vought from Cullom Illinois with order code m31 2w. Local appeal to customers seeking affordable keepsake photography.

Alton J. Vought Cullom Illinois

State Highway System Expanded With New District Engineers

The State Highway Commission outlined a highway improvement plan from Leavenworth to Corydon via Wyandotte to New Albany. Twenty four subdivision superintendents were appointed to oversee the five district engineers of the state.

State Highway Commission Leavenworth Corydon Wyandotte New Albany

White Leghorn Eggs for Hatching at Depauw Indiana

New White Leghorn eggs for hatching the beautiful white bird that lays the eggs. 1.26 for 15 eggs. 5.00 per hundred. Write or phone McCutcheon Bros. Depauw Indiana. m24-4w.

McCutcheon Broz. Depauw Ind

Cannery Manager Sees Strong Tomato Outlook in Corydon

Mr I B Cook Curtice Brothers cannery manager visited the office last Wednesday and subscribed for the Democrat. He recently returned from New York and reports farmers in the county likely to grow more tomatoes than ever this year. He and assistant manager W H Bussabarger are planting large tomato beds on cannery property and will supply plants to farmers who lack their own.

I. B. Cook Curtice Brothers Company Democrat Cook New York Corydon

Ensilage Seed Corn Why Not by Albert McGRAIN Corydon Ind

Promotes Southern Prolific Ensilage corn as a top silage producer with 14 to 17 foot stalks and 2 to 4 ears per stalk. Claims 1/3 to 1/2 more tons per acre and maturity across the Central Belt. Also offers Reid's Yellow Dent shelled and graded in free bags with prices per bushel.

Southern Prolific Cors Belt Reid Southern Albert McGrain Corydon Ind

Also Mentioned on This Page

Fordson Trace Mar Henry Ford Henry Ford & Son W. H. Bulleit & Sons, Inc Corydon, Indiana Interstate Public Service Company Hoosier Flyers Watson Junction Sellersburg Scottsburg Crothersville Seymour Columbus Edinburg Franklin Greenwood Dixie Flyers Interurban Way Interstate Public Service CO Indiana Board of Trade T. P. Govan M. D Davis Corydon Junction Isterling’s New Amsterdam Palmyra Johnson Elizabeth Smith’s Mt. Solomon and Gethsemane Lutheran Churches Studebaker Buchanan & Gwartney First National Bank Cobert Jenkins Jesus Heaven Clara Independence, Mo Abe Wiliams Clifton Jennie Dill Lucy Jones Elbert John Arnold Kega Cannery
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