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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1922
Page
5
Local brief lists prices for cups and saucers and paint supplies at Miles Variety Store. Notices cover rent offers, visitors from Carthage and Louisville, an auctioneer service, mince meat on sale, and thanks for subscriptions. Farmers report wheat in Corydon County looking well but risk of overgrowth if warm moist weather continues.
A Fordson Tractor will plow and double disc the average farmer's corn land in less than a week's time. Better buy one now so you can get your crops in at the right time. Examine it at W. H. BULLEIT & SONS.
A note from Solwell Frakes of Eureka offers a home delivered wall paper sample book. In La Tonia on the 29th Mr and Mrs Herman May hosted Mrs Louise Horn Corydon Dr and Mrs B F Forbis Laconia and Mr and Mrs John May Clifton to mark Mr May Sr birthday.
Advertisement seeks competent women aged 20 to 45 or widows and single women. Applications to Superintendent must state age and any experience. Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Robert Davis of Boone township traveled via Corydon last Monday to see his seriously ill brother Harry Davis near Whurst town. Stoy Davis, his Boone neighbor, accompanied his uncle to visit their father. George Jenkins of Posey township paid a pleasant call, renewed his Democrat subscription, and displayed a Mexican silver dollar from the St Louis Exposition.
Joseph Denbo of West Chestnut street walked around town last Saturday marking his first outing since fall. Two years ago he broke his right femur at the county office steps and has relied on a crutch to walk since.
W H Bulleit and Sons bought the Ford son tractor model A-5-2-w. Rev J G Moore gave an illustrated lecture at Corydon Methodist church last Wednesday, assisted by Allen Green of Lanesville with a Steriopticon lantern. Scenes from South America Africa Japan India and other regions highlighted areas lacking Christian influence. The lecture drew a large audience of children and adults alike.
Advertisement from W H Bulleit and Sons offers fertilizer prices as low as competitors with warehouse service freight allowance for factory delivery and standard terms. A-5-2-w.
A collage of short items lists farm for sale cabbage and tomato plants, a five year old mare, home visits by residents to Fredericksburg and Indianapolis, painting work offered, Spirella Corset rep in the area, and a river of small notices. Also reports John L Williams death at eighty eight in Salem and shoats shipment by Lee Timberlake to Corydon Junction. Fred Bishop’s death noted in New Albany.
Classified advertisement seeking agents to market Case Perfect Grip Speed Bands for Ford cars and trucks. Limited to Ford car owners with immediate response urged. Write for full details to The Case Herron Motor Pump Co. at 29 Warren St Columbus Ohio.
Wm. Wynn of Minnesota with his wife will spend the summer touring the West visiting Yellow Stone Park and other attractions. They will then visit his parents in Corydon before wintering in Florida.
Joseph Jacobi describing his overseas service reports attending the burial of the unknown Italian Soldier in Rome, calling the service beautiful and impressive. He also viewed the body of the late Pope Benedict XV on two days and witnessed the Pope's funeral at St. Peter's, describing his full attendance.
Mr Sutton of New Muldoon Monument Company Louisville and Co H Ginkins Corydon representative made a business trip last Thursday. They left Corydon at 10 oclock and visited Leavenworth Marengo Milltown DePauw Hancock Palmyra and Corydon Junction then returned to Corydon at five oclock. They transacted business at each stop.
Kean Irwin of the state earned the thirty-second degree in Masonry at Indianapolis with a class of 129 candidates. Rev. W. D. Bartle of Salem also received the work after leaving Corydon. On returning home Salem Democrats honored him with a Scottish Rite ring presented by friends in the church for the generosity and memory of fellowship.
J. H. Patterson, aged 73, of Franken township, visited the office last Thursday to renew his Democrat subscription. He had been seriously ill, spent seven weeks in Deaconess hospital at Louisville, and underwent two hospital stays during fall and winter. He is now much improved and able to be about.
Herman N. Fessel of Morgantown renewed his Democrat subscription last Saturday. He served as auctioneer for Mrs. Louise Horn at a sale of personal property and real estate. Fessel is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Morgan Township assessor and is engaged to Cry Henry Kaht for a large sale at Central Barren on April 22.
The Palmyra community news notes illnesses visits and local services. James Coleman is ill at his daughter Mrs Britton Boston’s home. Horn's Garage promotes 2 year guaranteed batteries paints varnishes and repair work while Miles Variety Store sells cleaning supplies and cheap paints. Mrs Frank Sands and son Merrill travel from Fowler Ind to visit Mrs J W Coffman who is ill. Local families and condolences are reported including attendance at Mrs Murr's funeral with Spencer township residents present.
Colwell Frakes states he will have wallpaper sample books by next Saturday April 15 and will be at Keller's Grocery each Saturday afternoon to show his samples.
The Elizabeth High School Alumni announce their first meeting of the year. All members are urged to attend at 7 00 o clock Saturday April 15 at Elizabeth High School.
Laconia High School seniors present their class play The Deacon's Honeymoon. Performances set for Friday night at New Middletown and Saturday night at Laconia as part of their school program.
A brief note highlights comfortable seats and cushions in the New Superior Chevrolet, mentioning Gypsy Top with best grade Panasote material and inviting readers to see them at Horn's Garage.
Mr Michael Hershman employed at the School for Feeble minded Youths in Fort Wayne Indiana visits his sisters Mrs Sam Breeden and Mrs Van Cona and renews his subscription to the Democrat at this office.
Henry Vogt of New Middletown visited the Democrat office yesterday renewing his subscription. A Civil War Union veteran, he appears well and is regarded as one of Harrison county’s best citizens.
The Ladies of the Christian Church announce their Annual Easter Sale at Keller's Grocery Department on Saturday April 15. Proceeds support the Piano fund with pies cakes salads Easter eggs and other edibles for sale. Orders invited by the committee.
Jesse Smith was kicked during a run on March 15 and days later developed shin infection. He has been home for three weeks with blood poisoning. Oral Kopp now teaches in Mr. Smith's place.
Mr and Mrs W H Keller and daughter Ruth returned to Corydon last Sunday after a three month stay in Daytona Florida The family enjoyed the South and met many nice people but were glad to be back home Their many friends welcome them home.
Friendship Rebekah Lodge 216 T o O F convened at Elizabeth April 6 with a class of candidates. The Noble Grand and staff conducted the Rebekah degree, followed by ice cream and cake. The evening was pleasant with all present enjoying themselves.
John A. Krause of Swanington Benton county Indiana shipped a car load of 16 cows 10 calves and 133 shoats from Corydon to his home last Thursday. He previously sent another stock car from here to the same place a few weeks earlier. Born in the county and settled in Swanington two years ago he is described as a hustler who knows top spots for picking up cattle and hogs and is doing well.
Dr. and Mrs. Adolph Wright of Louisville visited his mother Mrs. Lizzie Wright in town on Sunday. Wm. H. Dyer remains homebound but shows slight improvement. Superior Chevrolet cars are behind on production. price $525 F.O.B. Horn's Garage.
Ed Lieber and his young son Lorin of Lanesville visited the office last Saturday and subscribing for the Democrat newspaper.
George Windish of Louisville visited his son Conrad Windish and family one mile west of Corydon last Saturday and Sunday.
Ollie Bush and Mr and Mrs Claud Martin and two children from Martinsburg spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Stepro. The new Superior Chevrolet rides as easy as most cars with shock absorbers. Price 525 F O B Horns Garage.
Peter Day, a respected ex Union soldier, has been ill at his Lanesville home for several weeks but is now somewhat better.
George William Murr of Milltown attended the funeral of his mother Mrs. Sarah Catherine Murr at this place last Monday.
Dr. H. S. Wolfe, lingering illness kept him at his granddaughter Mrs. B. S. Applegate's home for weeks, is improving slowly and has managed to sit up for periods.
The notice advertises the Superior 490 Chevrolet as a sturdy automobile built to be honest and reliable with a price of 525 dollars free on board. It emphasizes strong value and practical construction.
George Wheat sold his garage and business to Chester Turley and Chas. E. Brocar. The new proprietors are described as honest capable and competent young men and efforts are promising a successful business career.
Henry Seburn visited his son Henry and family in New Albany and his daughter Mrs Ira Scott in Bedford Kentucky during the past week. Mrs S has been in poor health and accompanied her father to Louisville Saturday to see a specialist. Charles W Thomas renewed his Democrat subscription and plans a move to Lake Hamilton Florida with his family, intending to return south soon.
Mr and Mrs George Adam of near Ramsey visited the office on Friday to renew their subscription to the Democrat newspaper.
We thank neighbors for kindness during illness and death of our husband and father Chas Walter. Signed by Mrs Chas Walter and daughters. Friday April 14 reference in display ad A-5-2-w.
Mrs. Clarence Kopp announces the final shipment of frost proof cabbage plants arriving this week and invites readers to place orders now.
Mrs. Martin Lemmon of Shelbyville has been ill and hospitalized in Indianapolis for medical treatment for three weeks. The Lemmon family has many relatives and friends in the county.
H O Wiseman of Mauckport received a parcel post shipment of three hundred eggs for Pennsylvania. The Wyandotte Single Comb White Leghorn and Rhode Island Reds were intact and undamaged. Wiseman has recently entered the chicken business.
Rev J Ed Murr of Indianapolis Rev and Mrs L C Murr of Shelbyville Mrs Florence Schleisling of Indianapolis Mrs Violet Sandefur of Owensboro Kentucky and Henry Murr of St Louis along with many from northwest Corydon Spencer township and Milltown attended the funeral of Mrs Sarah Catherine Murr in Corydon last Monday.
Luther J. Jones aged seventy four from near Fredonia in Crawford County visited Mr. and Mrs. Eddie in this place Monday and Tuesday. He recently sold his farm on the Ohio river below Leavenworth and plans to move to Corydon soon. Mrs. Jones is aunt to Mrs. Ed Wolfe. Jones has been a leading citizen and Democrat, taught school twenty years, served as township assessor eight years and trustee four years.
Arthur M. Patrick died in Crawford county on April 3. A fuller obituary will be published in next week's Democrat.
Cards have been issued by Mr. and Mrs. Amzi Beattie Benbo for the marriage of their daughter Mary Elizabeth to Mr. Chas. Whaddeus Montgomery on Thursday morning April twentieth at ten thirty o'clock. The ceremony will be held at the Methodist church in Lafayette Louisiana. The bride is a niece of Mrs. F. E. Watson, Mrs. Frank Self and Mrs. Rhea Lamb and has visited frequently in Corydon with many friends here.
Henry Hild sends in a yearly subscription payment and announces his partnership with F P Watts at a New Albany store on Vincennes street 346 near Floyd County Bank. They carry dry goods nations and gent s furnishing goods. Hild and Watts have been partners since January 1 and invite Harrison county friends to visit.
Isaac Colglazier of Salem Indiana promotes Colglazier's tea as a powerful stimulant that tones weaknesses and cures diseases when organs strengthen. The ad offers four packages for one dollar through Frank Shireman in Corydon A M Shireman in Mauckport and urges sending for a circular before May ends.
Posey township veterinarian Dr. Benjamin Franklin O Bannon celebrated his 70th birthday last Monday April 10. A devoted veterinary surgeon with a thriving practice, he has long pursued study of horse and cattle diseases and remains an especially active figure in the county.
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