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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1923

Page

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Pneumonia Claims Martha Smith Near Corydon

Mrs. Martha Smith wife of Nathan Smith died at her home one mile east of Corydon last Friday evening after a five day illness of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the family home Sunday at ten conducted by Rev. M. C. Patterson and burial was in Rose Hill cemetery Elizabeth. She leaves a husband one daughter two sons seven grandchildren two brothers and three sisters.

Martha Smith Nathan , Smith Corydon Posey Township This County Elizabeth Samuel Lawson Carl Miller Stanley Smith Wayne Smith New Albany Nora Lee McIntyre Wood Andrew Lawson Laura Albin Louisville Thomas Evans Ward Frederick Smith

Candidate for Eureka Telephone treasurer seeks stockholders support

A Windell announces candidacy for treasurer of the Eureka Telephone Company. He has been a stockholder for seventeen years and invites stockholders to vote on June 2, promising steady, satisfactory service if elected. Also notes sale notices: household items and a share in the Eureka Telephone Co. offered at J G Moore’s sale near Elizabeth on May 2 with cash discount.

Eureka Telephone Company W. Perry F. Windell Eureka Telephone Co J. G. Moore Elizabeth John J. Seipel

Death of Old Soldier James Vibbert in Corydon Junction

James Vibbert died at his home in Corydon Junction after ten days of pneumonia at age eighty. A Civil War Union veteran of Co B 144th Indiana Inf he leaves a wife and brother Edward Wibbert, both of Corydon Junction. Funeral services will be held at Wood's Chapel Ramsey today at one o clock with burial in Wood's Chapel cemetery conducted by Rev Curtis Hs ken of Corydon Junction.

James Vibbert Corydon Junction Co. B Ind Edward Wibbert Wood’s Chapel Ramsey Curtis Hsken

Gethsemane Spring Plowing and Local Visits Reported

Farmers are busy with spring plowing as residents such as Mr and Mrs Conrad visit relatives in Leavenworth. Local students sat for graduation exams in Corydon while townsfolk visited kin and discussed health and employment among neighbors. Elza Fulkerson will work in Louisville.

Conrad Leavenworth T. G. Batman Freida Peper Henrietta Walton Elizabeth Bussabarger Corydon J. C. H. Peper Woodford Hughes W. W. Walton Mabel Chas. Peper D. ©. Kintner Gurtz Orrel Harold Claud Sauerheber Roy Fulkerson Louisville James Fulkerson Mable Peper Alice Sauerheber Dan Fawver Joseph Kintner White Cloud Viola Thelma Gurts Georgia Virgie Engleman Elza Fulkerson

DIES AT NEW ALBANY OBITUARY FOR SARA ELLEN HALL WILSON

Mrs Sara Ellen Wilson widow of William D Wilson dies at her step son Frank Wilson home in New Albany Ind Born October 7 1853 in Washington County Ky She was married January 18 1911 in Louisville Ky He died October 13 1922 Funeral held at Zoar U B church near Corydon Interment in nearby cemetery Also survived by step daughter Mrs Sam Emily Crandall Ind step sons John Wilson Crandall Ind and Frank Wilson New Albany Ind plus nieces nephews and friends Wall Paper Oatmeals offered by The Wall Paper Store.

Sara Hlien Hall Thos Eliza Hall Washington County New Albany Ind Wm. D. Wilson Louisville Waterloo Baptist Church Indiana Zoar U. B. Church Corydon Sam Emily Crandall John Wilson Frank Wilson C. Eskew Zoar Church

Notice to Victory Bond Holders

Victory notes mature May 20. Principal and accrued interest payable. Holders may surrender notes any time before May 20 1928 for payment then. Registered bonds require Treasury registration clearance. Send notes to OLD CAPITAL BANK & TRUST CO Corydon Indiana for receipt and May 20 credit or remit.

Treasury Department OLD Capital Bank & Trust CO Corydon Indiana

Harrison County Historical Society Meeting Promoted

The Harrison County Historical Society will meet at the Old State House next Friday night, April 27. All county and state history enthusiasts are urged to attend to hear old songs and talks by Mr. McGrain, Judge Ridley, and Dr. Oliver.

Harrison County Historical Society Old State House McGrain Ridley Oliver

Death of David M. Cunningham at Pekin residence

David M. Cunningham died at his Derby Street home on Sunday morning April 22 at 6 40 due to complications of diseases. Born December 24 1868 he was 55 years 3 months 29 days. Survived by a widow three daughters and six grandchildren and one brother Edward Cunningham of Corydon Ind Interment at Lakeside Cemetery Pekin Illinois to be announced later.

David M. Cunningham Derby St Mr. Cunningham Michael and Mary Jane Cunningham New Amsterdam Ind I. C. O. F. Fraternal Order Pekin Edward Cunningham Corydon Charles Craig Graden Huskisgon Arnold Wabben Fremont Cunningham

Corydon High School Honor Roll Names Named for Past Month

The Corydon High School lists honor students for the past month. Sophomores ANN COOK HAROLD DAVIS LAURA DECKER CHRISTIAN ENGLEMAN KINSEY WINDELL HARLAN BICKEL ALICE MILES DANIELS FRED SRENGMAN RUT HEINSLEY CHARLES JA HU E WILSON ROBERTS CLARENCE HCHARY.

Ann Cook Harold Davis Laura Decker Christian Engleman Harlan Bickel Alice Miles Kinsey Windell Daniels Fred Srengman Rut Heinsley Charles Jahu E. Wilson Roberts Clarence Hchary

Harrison County High School Field Meet At Fair Grounds

The Harrison County Field Meet at the Fair Grounds drew about 1500 spectators from eight schools including Elizabeth, New Salisbury, Corydon, DePauw, New Middletown, Mauckport, and New Amsterdam. Elizabeth won the pennant with 56 points, Corydon 45, and awards honored sportsmanship. Mauckport and New Salisbury split basketball and baseball results, while Corydon Vocational provided lunch funds to support a corn judging team trip.

Harrison County Palmyra Lanesville Krieger Johnson Elizabeth School Prague Mauck New Middletown Stevens Flock Corydon Williams Depauw Elizabeth New Salisbury Eee Eees DePauw Mauckport New Amsterdam Isville Edgar Kopp A. B. Terrel Harbeson Corydon High School Corydon Vocational Howard Criss Russell Elizabeth Toenanve Kirkham Corydon Stevens Laconia Omer Ges Christley Corydon Heme Everest McCoy Sede Enue Davis New Barger Maymon Bebeesac Rene Pierson Elizabeth Whensee Christley Russell Dee Sereeee Fowler Pall Johns Elizabeth See Vara Erresan Pate Depeuw Bruce Corydon Indian Club Peike Flizabeth Neon Eeas Fowler Swan Corydon Wolfe Shields Laconia Anen Enaner Aeons Funk Laconia Willaims Depauw Stepro Corydon Beens Stevens Stepro Corydon Stevens Corydon Krieger Eeeereanes Depauwee Eran Anenee Elizabeth Veees

Another Old Citizen Gone John Fink Dies at Elizabeth Home

John Fink died at his Elizabeth home at dawn on April 18. Born October 11, 1848 in Pennsylvania he joined the U S Navy at 21 during the Civil War. He married Margaret Potts fifty four years ago and leaves four sons Samuel Jesse John Henry Clinton and three daughters Minnie Altha and Mrs Fred Clark. Samuel John Henry and Minnie preceded him in death. Funeral service led by Rev. Edwin Kitt pastor M E church.

John Fink Elizabeth Pennsylvania Indiana U. S. Navy Margaret Potts Samuel Jesse John Henry Clinton Fink Minnie Altha Fred Clark Teir Edwin Kitt M. E. Church

Riely and Suetholz Wed in Louisville Ceremony

Samuel L. Riely of this place and Miss Hilda Suetholz of Carrolton Ky were joined in marriage in Louisville last Wednesday morning. The bride a Ward Delmont College graduate and former teacher. the groom a Hanover College graduate and bank secretary. They honeymoon in New Orleans then will set up home in Corydon with Mrs Lena Riely.

Samuel L. Riely Hilda Suetholz Carrolton Louisville Stay Riely Oklahoma Mary Suetholz Frank Suetholz First National Bank Ward Delmont College Oxford Louis 8. Riely Hanover College Beta Theta Phi Old Capital Bank and Trust Company Corydon Lena Riely

Large Warehouse Fire Destroys Fertilizer and Tobacco Loss

Fire at Elizabeth Wednesday morning April 18 destroyed a large warehouse with forty tons of Barnes Bros. fertilizer and tobacco from Charles Sullivan. Origin unknown with no insurance. Dr Winders barn also caught fire several times but was extinguished each incident.

Elizabeth Barnes Bros Charles Sullivan Winders

Death of Anthony Rosenbarger at Veedersburg

William Rosenbarger of this place received a telegram announcing the death of his brother Anthony in Veedersburg on Monday April 23 due to asthma. He was seventy eight, never married, and survived by two sisters Rachel and Mrs. Mary Ward and six brothers Jacob David James John Albert William H. Funeral services will be held at Veedersburg today.

Veedersburg William Rosenbarger Anthony County Rachel Mary Ward Crawfordsville Jacob David James Indianapolis

Twelve Page Democrat Highlights and Advertisements

The paper presents a twelve page issue split into eight pages of news and four pages of promotions. Readers are invited to explore the most engaging items and striking ads featured in the Democrat this week.

The Democrat

Mrs Sarah Weaver Dies in Holden Missouri

Mrs Sarah Weaver died at Holden Missouri on April 11 1928 at age ninety. She was born in this county and was a sister of John Rainbolt of Corydon More extended notice of her death will appear next week Cort Emily and family are moving to Charleston this week

Missouri Sarah Weaver Holden John Rainbolt Corydon

Death of Eugene A. Bary at Frenchtown Indiana

Eugene A. Bary one of Harrison County's oldest citizens died at his Frenchtown home early Thursday. Funeral at St Bernard's Church Frenchtown with burial beside his wife. He was born April 8 1843 and died April 19 1923 aged 80. He served as assessor trustee and County Commissioner and sat on a Federal jury in Indianapolis.

Eugene A. Bary Frenchtown St Bernard's Catholic Church E. J. Fellers St. Bernard’s Catholic Church August Justine Bary Ind Bedford Harrison County Portland Mary D. Gurtz Henry Carrie A Josiah Nolot Martin Theodore Malinda Harriet Firman Joseph W. Bary Indianapolis

Two Men Die In Auto Crash Near New Albany

A collision on the Corydon pike just after dark last Sunday killed W. D. Bartholomew and H. H. Wassing, both of Louisville, aged 56 and 45. Townsend of Louisville, the driver of the third car, survived. The crash involved a party returning from town with several out of state passengers. Police note alcohol involvement for the deceased and Townsend.

New Albany Corydon Pike W. D. Bartholomew H. H. Wassing Louisville Collin Townsend W. B Allen Genevieve Boston Massachusetts J. C. Anderson Morgantown West Virginia Bartholomew Wassing Imost Corydon

Taylor Hinton Wedding in Plymouth Church

Mr and Mrs William Taylor announce the marriage of their daughter Nellie to Mr Walter Hinton of Ft Wayne. The ceremony was held in April by Rev Fulsum of Plymouth Congregational Church with a small guest list. They will reside at 4207 Bird Wayne after June 1.

Hinton William Taylor Nellie Taylor Walter ‘Hinton Ft. Wayne Fulsum Plymouth Congregational Church Mr. Hinton Will Ogt Bird, Wayne

May Round-Up Seeks Lucky Entrants by Exam

The first week in May will see a round up to select entrants by a live examination. Counties may enter competitive squads with funds to support participation. Winners will attend the event and represent their area.

Hieils Attenath

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Nathan Smith Gethsemane Ae Teacheca Pliteburg Sara Ellen Wilson Zoar William D. Wilson Historical Society Meeting Lakeside Cemetery Illinois Harrison County High School Fair Grounds Terrell and Pele Vault Riely—Suetholz Kentucky New Orleans Big Blaze Cort Emily Charleston
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