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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1916
Page
2
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Arbor day observances across Indiana recount the life of John Chapman known as Johnny Appleseed a wanderer who planted apple trees in early Ohio and Indiana He carried a Bible slept outdoors and shared seeds and knowledge with settlers guiding early orchard culture and provisioning amid frontier life. Louisville Times notes his influence in the two states north of Kentucky.
A rain shower touched Avoca last Monday night while the community enjoyed a song service by about twenty young choir members. Monarch bridge work on Wilson creek is under way and J H Seacat made a trip to Plattsmouth and Weeping Water. John Kintner bought a Ford. Farmers halted corn shelling as elevators fill and grain cannot be shipped.
This fragment mentions two silos named the Monarch and the Climas and references a catalogue request. It cites Nappanee Lunther and Alfa and several unclear names, with scattered phrases implying a device demonstration or sale and a promise of a related offer or showroom.
The Harri son Grange, meeting at its new hall, decided to join the Old Capital Centennial Association with all twenty four members signing up. Harry McGrain spoke on the Centennial and urged others to join as the event nears. Membership is 10 cents for under sixteen and 25 cents for older members.
Petit Jury, Ed O Conner and Dr. F A Ulen, met at the Clerk s office and drew names for the May term. The list includes Lewis P Simpson, Morgan Two John Clark, Andress Bucchler Crea, W Purley Harrison, Henry M fierdan Webster, Frank Nolot, Sanford Martin, etc.
American forces remain in Mexico and Villa is said to be wounded but at large in the mountains. Carranza requests withdrawal of U S troops, yet no decision has been made. Border guards prevent further raids by Mexican outlaws.
The secret marriage of Forrest F. Bulleit and Miss Anna Melton was announced. The ceremony occurred Saturday January 1 at Jeffersonville. The bride is a trained nurse at Deaconess Hospital Louisville and the groom is a Purdue University student in Lafayette.
Mrs. Roth E. Windell received word from California that her son Oscar Windell was killed in a Thursday runaway. He was about fifty, survived by a wife, two sons and a daughter, and was buried in California.
Antique notice advertises Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children for teething and stomach issues with 23¢ price and address in LeRoy New York. Also mentions sale of pure bred Percherons from Peter A. Horton Elizabeth with several fine registered horses and a stallion.
A long list of family births and deaths and visits is reported from the area around New Middletown, Corydon and nearby towns. Hazel Marie is born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas Ginkins. Frank Kahl, longtime resident, dies in Morgan township. obituary outlines family, church service and survivors. Various residents make trips to Louisville, New Albany and Elizabeth. illness and funerals mentioned.
William Rusk committed death by his own action last Thursday night by shooting himself in the forehead with a small rifle. Nellie Seales, his adopted daughter, found him after the report, and an empty bottle suggested prior poisoning. The large funeral was held Sunday from the family residence under the Odd Fellows, with Rev. Moore officiating. He leaves a wife, Nellie Seales, two brothers, and five sisters.
The Christian Mission Band held an Easter program at the church with Mrs Zella Hottell directing and Mollie Keller as organist. Children aged four to twelve acted as mission garden flowers, with Africa Armenia India Mexico and China themes and Kenneth Evans delivering an encore speech.
A Friday night blaze in West Point Kentucky destroyed a bakery a drug store the post office and a dwelling house. Loss estimated at about 20000 with no insurance. All structures were owned by Dr. W V Prewitt. Fire occurred around eleven o clock.
The Corydon U B church marked a red letter day with 281 in Sunday School, $34.81 offerings, and nine teen accessions. An Easter Vision program for 42 children closed the day as flowers pennants and song birds decorated the church. John Frederick, 8S 8, supervised the Sunday School and Rev Nathan Fouts led the pastor's side of the exercises.
Four young registered Jersey bulls aged six to twelve months for sale. They are sons and grandsons of Princes Stock well No. 96761. Reasonable prices considering breeding. Contact Amos Leramon.
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