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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 14, 1920

Page

5

Local County Primary Candidate List Published

The county clerk's office posts all Democratic and Republican candidates for May 4 primary. Democratic tickets include Auditor John S S Martin Sam C Mauck Hugh Rhodes. Treasurer Jap W Turley. Clerk William Bost Leander Bottica. Sheriff John K Morris George Fried. Surveyor Straud Sonner. Coroner Frank Cunningham James L Luckett. various commissioners and precinct committeemen by township. Republican slate lists Treasurer William Taylor. Sheriff Isaac E Orwick. Auditor Emery Brown Charles W Smith. Clerk A G Watson William Roscoe Stevens. Commissioner first district Frank Pearson Samuel N Voyles John J Windell. Surveyor George Doolittle. Coroner James H Roby. and township slates with numerous names. District candidates follow for Congress Judge Prosecuting Attorney and joint representatives for Harrison Proud Mayd counties.

John S.S. Martin Sam C. Mauck Hugh Rhodes Jap W. Turley William Bost Leander Bottica John Kk. Morris George Fried Straud Sonner Frank Cunningham James L. Luckett R. ¥. Davis C. H. Ashworth Jackson Wiliam Fellig Grover Graves Franklin Albert Messmer Bosth Oscar Harbison Spencer Joseph Gettelfinger Eugene Troncin Webster L. A. Mauck Eat Genry West Heth Arthur Lohmeyer Roy Yeager Blue River Cloud Stroud Sam C. Ferock Posey I. E. Winders James W. Farnsley Erastus Smith Taylor Frank LaPlant Beott S. D. Breeden Morgan John F. Gettelfinger Herman Feasel Boone—Feast James R. Holliday Taylor Wilson Washington Ben Woodward George W. Sonner William Taylor Isaac E. Orwick Emery Brown Charles W. Smith A. G. Watson William John J Windell George *. Doolittle James H. Roby Harrison Township John L. Becker Victor Wright Goldman Blair Sherman Glenn Benjamin Fetzer Webster Township Jacob Ging Jacob H. Becker Posey Township Robert East Joseph Kitterman John F. Watters Jackson Township Fred Lindsey H. W. Davis Sidney Hancock Soath Charles McCut

Centennial Plans for United Brethren Church Meeting

Plans for the U B Centennial Celebration run May 20 to 23 at Corydon and Pfrimmer's Chapel with 1200 capacity tent on the Fair Grounds. A. O. DeWeese will deliver the Welcome address May 20 and Governor James Goodrich will give the principal address that evening. Noted speakers from across the U S will attend. Meals will be served at the Fair Grounds Hotel.

United Brethren Church Corydon Pfrimmer’s Chapel A. O. DeWeese James Goodrich U. S Fair Grounds Fair Ground

80 Acre Farm for Sale near Corydon Indiana

80 acre farm for sale two miles from Corydon on the pike half a mile from State Highway. Includes fruit trees a good residence barn and various buildings. Property set in blue grass. contact Amos Lemmon Corydon Ind Beth Phones al4-3w.

Corydon Pike Amos Lemmon Ind Beth

Harrison County Boy Joins Louisville Firm of Public Accountants

Grover L. Love of Meth Township joins Humphrey Robinson and Company in Louisville as a public accountant. The firm, bank examiner for Louisville Banks and Trust Companies, offers audits, modernized systems, income tax returns, and references from local banks. The notice also promotes a new restaurant and confectionery in New Middletown Indiana run by Mr. and Mrs. Chas E. Wolfe starting April 38 1920 with dining, lodging, and soda fountain services.

Grover L. Love Ed B. Love Meth Township Humphrey Robinson and Company Louisville Public Accountants Louisville Clearing House Association Louisville Kentucky Indiana South Humphrey Robinson & Co Love Tr. and N. Railway Company Heinze Company Grover Hill New Middletown Richard Becker Chas E. Wolfe

Joseph Wilson Dies in Louisville After Illness

Joseph Wilson died at his home in Louisville on Friday April 2 after years of illness. He was 63, born in this county, lived in Boone and Taylor townships, then moved to Louisville thirteen years ago. He leaves a wife and five children Albert Milo Everett Vernia in Louisville and Nannie in Indiana. Funeral at the Wilson home Easter Sunday April 4 at 2 PM conducted by a Louisville Methodist pastor, burial in St Stephens Cemetery.

Joseph Wilson Louisville Boone Taylor Townships Albert Milo Everett Vernia Nannie Indiana Wilson East Lampton Street St. Stephens Cemetery

James Crosby Dies of Cancer at Crandall

James Crosby died at his Crandall home last Sunday after a long stomach cancer illness. Funeral services were held at Zoar Church last Monday conducted by John Heth, with burial in Zoar graveyard. Survived by wife, three brothers, and three sisters including Jacob Crosby of Nevin Amos Crosby of New Albany John Crosby of New Albany Mrs James Lahue Holinois Mrs Martha Flock and Mrs William Nousel of the county. He was 75 years old and spent his life in the county born on a farm northeast of New Middletown now owned by Henry Vogt. He lived on a farm northeast of Corydon before moving to Crandall a year or so ago. He led an upright life and had many friends.

James Crosby Crandall Zoar Church John Heth Jacob Crosby Nevin Amos Crosby New Albany John Crosby James Lahue

Michael A. Sweeney Dies in Jeffersonville at 78

Michael A. Sweeney died at his sister-in-law’s home in Jeffersonville after a long illness. He headed the M. A. Sweeney Shipyard and Foundry Company with his brother for years. Born in Ireland, he lived near Corydon in boyhood and is survived by his wife Hallie, now in Texas, and sisters Mary Carroll and Margaret Sweeney.

Michael A. Sweeney Mary E. Sweeney James W. Sweeney Jeffersonville M. A. Sweeney Ireland Corydon Hallie Sweeney Texas Mary Carroll Margaret Sweeney

Valley City Child Dies at Two in Pneumonia Fight

Ruth Ripperdan youngest child of Mr and Mrs Harry Ripperdan of Valley City died Wednesday April 7 after pneumonia and complications. She was two years and one month old the only daughter. Survived by parents two brothers Jesse and Manford. Funeral services held Thursday at Wesley Chapel.

Ruth Harry Ripperdan Valley City Jesse Manford Wesley Chapel

Auction Notice at Fairdale on April 16 1929

Public auction offer for about two acres of land with house and outbuildings in Fairdale. Terms: one third cash, one third in three months, balance in six months. four percent discount for cash. Auctioneers James R. Allen and George H. Fisher Co. Auct.

Fairdale James R. Allen George H. Fisher Co

Rowe and Sons Advertise Summer Furniture Stock

J L Rowe and Sons furniture dealers promote four splendid pieces now available as summer approaches. The business, run by J L Rowe with Ruskin and Russell upon their return from the war, invites readers to visit their store east of the public square.

J. L. Rowe

Property Listings Near Corydon

A good house and lot in Corydon, a house and two lots on hill just south of Corydon, and a home with seven acres of land about eighty rods from a railway station. Inquire at this office.

Corydon

Stop Thief A Royalty Play At Corydon High

The Corydon High Senior class stages the comedy Stop Thief on Friday night April 16 as part of the Lyceum Course. Admission is 50 cents. Mr and Mrs Wilson E Cook of Corydon recently returned from New York City after ten days of travel to seek advice for Mrs Cook’s ongoing health issue.

Corydon High School Lyceum Wilson E. Cook New York City

Last Day at Nevin School Closes for Year

Nevin School in district No 3 closed on Wednesday March 31 with Dan W Neely as teacher. Patrons gathered at noon with baskets for a fine repast of chicken cakes and pies. After dinner children presented songs recitations and dialogues. Ali expressed appreciation for Mr Neelys work and wished for his return next year.

Nevin Dan W. Neely Ali

Remembering Harvey M. Saffer of Taylor Township

The newspaper thanks Harvey M. Saffer of Taylor Township for a subscription remittance. Harve is pictured as one of the town's best and most popular longtime friends.

Harvey M. Saffer Taylor Township Harve

Mrs Ola Beanblossom Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Ola Beanblossom wife of Benjamin Beanblossom died Sunday at 12 30 pm at her home in Boone township following a lengthy tuberculosis illness. Aged about forty four she is survived by her parents Mr and Mrs Adam Crosler her husband and a twelve year old son. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at Union Chapel.

Ola Beanblossom Benjamin Beanblossom Boone Township Adam Crosler

Cars for Sale and Bargains Listed

New one ton truck advertised at $100 under price. One 490 Chevrolets offered at $25 under. Dorts $1035 F. O. ER. fac.

Dorts F. O. ER

Mt Solomon Lutheran closes week with confirmants

Mt Solomon Lutheran church completed a week of special services with a communion service and the confirmation of five youths. Rev. Gardner preached at Gethsemane Church each night this week with Sunday services and a Sunday sermon at Mt. Solomon. Rain interrupted two services though attendance remained strong on other evenings.

Mt. Solomon Lutheran Church Gardner Gethsemane Church Mt. Solomon Gethsemane

A Case of Smallpox

Joseph Vaughn of DePauw is recovering from smallpox after returning home three weeks ago. The traveling salesman did not know he had the disease for several days. His wife cared for him without contracting it and he is nearly well.

Joseph Vaughn DePauw Mr. Vaughn

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