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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1919
Page
9
In letters to the Corydon Democrat readers denounce a proposal to abolish military service stripes. A soldier critic argues honors should remain for those who served overseas and at home. Other items note local school events, pruning demonstrations, readings, and a senior spelling contest led by editor Laura C. McRae.
On March 17, Maggie Bennett died after a long life of devotion to her invalid husband and family. The message said she passed away peacefully and rests now with God. Her cheerful voice and mercy touched many, leaving darkness behind. survivors include a devoted husband and numerous relatives. Niece Maude Fairland Indiana signs the notice.
A surprise dinner for Charles Fravel marked his 33rd birthday on March 30 1919 at his home. Friends gathered during Sunday School at Coryden with music from a Victrola and shared baskets as they celebrated with many Fravel and allied families listed.
The Dr Clifton Brazilian Remedy Co. of Girard I travels through Mauckport offering nightly vaudeville and motion pictures for a week. Contests award prizes including a gold diamond ring to the most popular young lady Mary E Singleton and a diamond ring in the baby contest to the Miller daughter. A man named J Tocher won the arriving contest by driving eight tenny nito a block of wood with few pebbles.
Classified notice advertising sale items for Jobo O Bear and Corydon RB 5 including Shoats and a Kaseka phone. Unclear contact details and location appear in fragmented line.
John Allen, a former county resident and railroad worker, risked his life near Vermillion Heights to save a small boy moments before a New York Central train passed. He braved moving equipment, freed the child from torn clothing, and positioned him safely on the ties before the engine halted. Allen’s bravery earns high praise and a Carnegie Hero medal is anticipated.
Dave to hate composes a comforting poem for a friend and schoolmate about home, heaven, and reunion. Dated December 9 1917 the piece reflects longing for childhood days and eternal life with angels and Christ in a tranquil heavenly home.
A March 27 gathering at the Welker home near Elizabeth celebrated George Welker's return from France. Attendees included many locals such as Golda Foster, Gladys Lind, Lena Farnsley, Mary Welker, and William Hildebrand, among others. George and Miss Golda Foster left for Cofax Illinois the next day then to George Iowa for farm work previously held before U S service. His brother Ben Welker remains in France and Herbert serves on the Mexican Border.
A family gathering at Mr and Mrs Edward Colin of Depauw on Sunday March 20 brought together a long list of attendees including Martha Vausha Margaret Schmitt Mirile Seacat Gertie Atkins Helen Bock Anna Vernon Ber n ie Vernin Pearl Swar ens Carri e Swar ens Lula Stonécipher Lola Stonécipher Pearl Henriot Emma Henriot Blanche Colin and many others. The evening featured bass music by Mrs Rose Bock and daughter Helen and concluded after a late hour with guests enjoying themselves.
Mr and Mrs Barry Hottell and Mrs B E Land traveled to Louisville on Wednesday as Mrs Land underwent tonsil and adenoids removal. Dr C T Wolfe performed the procedure.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the sickness and death of our two sons Asa and Cectt a whote about fifteen days apart. Joshua P. Showmaker and family. For Sale A brood sow and six pigs and three good shoats around fifty pounds each. Also fine Abbintes ed Jersey cow soon to be fresh. Martin E. Engleman Corydon Indiana R R 5 Eureka Phone gS2w.
John Luther owner and sod keeper invites breeders to view Victor the noted sire three miles south of New Middletown for breeding in 1919. service fee ten dollars. Victor sired colts known across the county.
Don F. No. 7665, sound pure-bred jack, offers service at 15 dollars for the 1919 season. Seven years old, sixteen hands high, 1100 pounds, black with white points. From a breeder’s view it is one of the finest in the country and owners invite mares and patrons to inspect and breed.
Charter Oak Junior a powerful horse standing seven hands high and weighing 1900 pounds will be offered for breeding at my farm one and a half miles west of New Middletond. Prospective breeders urged to inspect this season’s sire before service.
The Pure-Bred Percheron stallion Avon 52870 will stand at the Corydom Fair Grounds for the 1919 season from April 1 to July 1, for 315 dollars to insure a foal. A premium is paid when the colt is foaled or sold, with care to avoid accidents and no liability for injuries. Avon has won prizes in draft shows and his foals sell for higher prices than grade stock. Enrolment certificate posted on stable door. S. A. Taylor, owner and keeper.
OMER a fine eight year old Belgian stallion will stand the season of 1913 at the Fair Grounds Corydon for service fee of 515.00 to insure a live colt. Money due when foal is born or if mare is sold traded or removed. OMER is imported and deemed by horsemen to be the best craft stallion ever brought to county. Certificate of Enrollment renewed for 1019 at his stable door. Rae W Taylor Owner S A Trainor Keeper.
A notice advertises Hury Hero JE a Grade Shire Stallion for the 1919 season. It states the stallion will stand at Jacob Haub's farm near Corydon four miles north and invites inquiries for foals and services.
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