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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1916

Page

2

Centennial celebration plan urged for Corydon in June

The Old Capital Centennial Association forms to involve all county residents in a June 2 and 8 event. Youth pay ten cents while adults join for twenty five cents. Meetings are set in Elizabeth Mauckport and Laconia with speakers Thomas J. Wilson and Lew M. O'Bannon to explain plans and boost attendance.

Corydon Ind Indiana Old Capital Centennial Association Elizebeth M.o Chatel West L. O'Bannon Mauckport Thomas J. Wilson Thos. J. Wilson Laconia

Corydon Hosts County Exhibit and Oratorical Contest

Purdue judge J D Harper and Miss Lea Gladdis praise county high school exhibits at Corydon new school building. DePauw wins top scores in domestic art and agriculture. New Middletown and Mauckport show strength in stock and crops. Five contestants compete in oratory judged by Rev C Flynn, Rev M A Cossaboom, and J T McClairen. Agnes Gentelinger wins first honor for DePauw.

A. O. DeWeese Corydon Lucania New Middletown Mauckport New Salisbury DePauw J.D. Harper Lea Gaddis Purdue University Harper Gladdis New Mahisbury Leconia Toe Maueckport School New Mididdletown Ward R. WH. Humphrey Alva Wiseman Purdue New Salis Bee New Middletown Son de Pauw Deauw Laconia Malleckport Lieconia Hortense Hurst New Salisbuury Mabel Eaton Agnes Gelteliipei Iven Satsbarry Shite Hfonor Atwost Bhize New Amsterdina County Paperintendemr A Weese Operot Guy Wayne

Death of Jacob Fessel in Morgan Township

Jacob Fessel a respected Morgan township citizen died suddenly at his son Philip Fessel's home on April 1 after a two year heart trouble. He was about seventy five and survived by three children Philip, w with wiles he dived, Mrs Alvert Perle, and Miss Paul Piglorall of this county. The funeral services will be Catholic and burial in a Catholic cemetery.

Jacob Fessel Morgan Township Philip Fessel Philip i. W Alvert Perle Cmt Paul Piglorall T. W. Peters Eurah Farnsley Edna Wright Robert Bailey Floyd County Zola Peters Sam Fink Sugar Grove Locust Point Morgan Trinkle Louisville Nortons Infirmary

Fair Ground Pasture Opens for Teek on Pill 15

Public notice announces pasture opening at Fair Ground on Pill 15 with tickets available at Oto Steith's gem ecry. Dan Sinwrb is listed as President and Kurtey as Secretary with a for sale notice for two five year old weners and related details.

Oto Steith Dan Sinwrb EU WW Kurtey Phopias. Moe

Township High Schools Earn Notable Credit

Time ago reflects credit upon the township high schools and those in charge including County Superintendent DeWeese.

DeWeese

Springtime notes and community updates

Gentle Annie prompts spring talk as Mrs. Eugene Villier Sr. shows improvement and Miss Dorothy Drillette visits kin. Local reports mention critical condition of Ethel Glaze, social visits from Miss Zola Cunningham and Miss Anna Fuather, and travel from Mrs. Chas Jenkins. A snow event damaged telephone lines and The Inco steel barge passed nearby.

Eugene Villier Sr Dorothy Drillette Elizabeth Anna Harmon Zola Cunningham Louisville Ethel Glaze Chas. Jenkins Madison Inco

Villa Wounded as Band Dispersed Amid Pursuit in Mexico

United States forces in Mexico have not captured Villa, but his band is dispersed. Carranza hints the US objective may be met and suggests possible troop withdrawal. Washington has not issued orders yet. Reports say Villa was wounded and fleeing with about 200 followers.

United States Mexico Villa Carranza Defacto Washington

Cradle Roll Exercise At Christian Sunday School

A Cradle Roll Exercise was held last Sunday morning under Mrs. John Daley with songs scripture readings and recitations by young children. Certificates of promotion were awarded to many toddlers and they moved to the primary class led by Miss Rose Keller and Mrs. Emma Wilson. Mr and Mrs J J Bullett returned home Friday from St Cloud Florida after a winter there and reported good health.

Christian Sunday School This Place John Daley J.J. Bullett St. Cloud Florida

Special Corydon Train Cinched for Centennial Trip

Evansville residents plan a special train for students and adults to Corydon for the Indiana state centennial celebration and pageant. The Southern Railroad will charge 1 round trip if 500 fares are sold, with 10 coaches leaving Evansville between 5 and 6 am. The Chamber of Commerce educational committee will guarantee the tickets, aiming to include about 500 pupils from Evansville schools in the centennial program and dance drills at Corydon.

Evansville Corydon Southern Railroad Company Educational Committee Chamber of Commerce Southern Railroad Howard Roosa Evans Indiana

Metaphysics of Education by Harrison County Author

Prof Arthur C Fleshman of Harrison county re shares his new book The Metaphysics of Education issued as part of Doctoral work at New York University. The volume, aimed at teachers and learners, follows his earlier Educational Progress and is published by Mayhew Publishing Company in Boston Massachusetts.

Arthur C. Fleshman Hit New York University Mr. Fleshman Harrison County Washington Township Chia Flesheman Vhs Beccause Metaphysics of Boston Mass

Birthday Card Shower for Aunt Sallie Williar

Relatives and friends honor Aunt Sallie Williar on her eighty second birthday with a post card shower Sunday March 26 she received seventy cards and several gifts. Cards came from seven states Indiana Illinois Kentucky Colorado California Kansas and Arkansas. She lives with her two sons K D and Nate Williar in Boone township and has eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Sallie Williar Indiana Ilinois Kentucky Colorado California Kansas Arkansas Sallie K. D Nate Williar Boone Township Oscar D. Williar Irving, Cal Garry Donald Clinton Wiliar la Moille Jil Bor

Omer the Belgian Stallion schedules corrected

Omer the imported Belgian stallion, recently purchased by a Harrison county company, will stand at Corydon on Fridays Saturdays and Mondays and at Corydon Junction on Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays. The Breeders' Column correction also directs leaves from New Middletown and Corydon Kintner Hotel with listed times and routes.

Omer Harrison County Corydon Corydon Junction New Middletown Corydon— Kintner Hotel New Albany Lyons

Maxwell's Wallpapers Create Delicate Wall Effects

Dainty and artistic effects are achieved through Maxwell's wallpaper line. The designs promise decorative versatility for interiors, offering textures and patterns suited to traditional and modern rooms alike.

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Jonathan Jennings William Henry Harrison OS State Capitol Corsdan THE Bridgeport Bert Keen Shuck’s Ed Curts Jordan’s Carts Kendall's Landing Anna Fuather Maggie Coanings Fink Mr. Fink World of Business Ness Unf Coryiat National Bank Keller Prof A. G. Fleshman Aunt Sallie Williar Se. Berman Thomas MecCrady Pittsburg Emma Miller Vohra Lon
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