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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1922
Page
5
Community notices include a Miles Variety Store advertisement promoting cleaning and painting supplies and a request to return a missing bale of barbed wire. Local mentions record a fresh cow and calf for sale and a wedding of Andrew A. Gordon and Zelda Irene Johnson in New Albany, with background on Gordon’s family.
Attorney W F Avery of Palmyra was in Corydon on business Monday when a wire cut the palm of his left hand while helping to build a fence. A surgeon closed the wound.
The Corydon State Bank West of the Court House is advised by Cecil W. Miles Ed S Bulleit Edward G Keller Will J Bulleit and Victor Wright who are listed as its directors and active in management. Guy Stahl of Chicago has been in the county several weeks consulting on property exchanges involving Dr Sannel A Smiths farm at Greeleyburg and a river bottom farm near New Amsterdam.
The Democrat obituary adds a late mention of Charles H. Ginkins of Blue River township as Miss Murdock’s ward and devoted companion who cared for him from infancy to adulthood.
Frederick Reising, son of the late Mr and Mrs Frederick Reising, visited the office last Monday. He spent eight years with the U S government in the Pavia Canal Zone before returning to the county last October and now lives with his uncle Lewis Reising east of town where he plans to spend the summer farming.
Ex trustee Austin McCauley of Taylor township and his son Harold visited Corydon on Tuesday to renew his Democrat subscription. He renewed his two daughters subscriptions for Mrs. E S McNeal of Louisville and Mrs. F K Betz of Wabash Indiana and ordered the Democrat sent to his son H W McCauley at Akron Ohio.
Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ben Smith, Mr and Mrs Joe Wright and daughter Jane and son Dallas, Mrs Anna Wells and daughters Lorene and Dorothy, Miss Olea Smith and Claude Frederick of Corydon, John Roberts of Fredericksburg, and Misses Dee Diggins, Zelia Blake, and Opal Duley.
Mrs Sallie F Shields wife of Mark Shields of Crandall renewed her subscription to the Democrat. She is active in Harrison county civic life, a daughter of the late William Shaw, born and raised at Laconia. The Shields have lived in Crandall for several years.
Mr and Mrs Lew M O Bannon and daughter Lillian spent weekend with relatives in Boone and Taylor townships. Kele Rennie Ferree aged eighty and his wife Aunt Mag aged seventy five reside on the farm where Rennie was born. He is the youngest of fifteen children.
Used Ford touring car truck roadster and sedan offered for sale at reasonable prices by W H Bulleit and Sons. Contact details referenced as A-26-2-w.
An advertisement notes Fordson Tractor at 395.00 F O B Factory and used Ford Touring Cars from 125.00 up at W H Bulleit's Sons. It also lists tire prices 9.50 for 30 by 314 inches and promotes a horse team sale. The page mentions local residents visiting, subscriptions renewed, and a church social in Crandall.
Mrs Andrew Ehalt of Corydon area is at St Edward's Hospital New Albany for medical treatment and likely to be operated on this week. Dr H S Wolfe, aged in his ninetieth year, has recovered from illness and can move about the house. he has been staying with his granddaughter Mrs Ben S Applegate.
Dr. Sant Baxter traveled to Prescott Arizona to spend two or three weeks with his wife who is wintering there for health reasons. She has shown improvement and may join him when he returns home.
The County Board of Election Commissioners sought to add an additional clerk to election boards for the May 2 1922 primary but was informed by the State Board of Accounts that no extra clerks will be permitted.
Three men were gigging fish in Buck Creek on Sunday. They waded the creek’s north branch south of New Middetown and captured a long string of fish before leaving in a car. The trio is believed to be from the city.
Sarah Adams, daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Adams, suffered a severe burn to her hand Sunday while lifting a pan of water from the stove. The pan slipped causing the water to overturn and the hand to contact the stove, resulting in a burn.
Mrs. C F E Kemper of Los Angeles California traveled via Corydon yesterday on her way to New Amsterdam to visit her parents Dr and Mrs W H Reader. She has lived in California for seventeen years and visited this county five years ago. She is known to many locals as Miss Maude Reader.
Mrs. Frank P Lotich of Corydon area underwent a surgical operation at St Edwards Hospital New Albany last Friday. Doctors Hazelwood Moore and Schoen performed the procedure which was pronounced successful and Mrs Lotich was reported to be getting along nicely at last report.
Mr and Mrs Luther Y Jones arrived in Corrdon last Monday to reside. They came from a Crawford county farm on the river below Leavenworth where Mr Jones was born and raised. They now live on East Chestnut Street in Miss Dode Heth's property. the town welcomes them.
Classified note offers a Master truck with 114 ton solid tires a thoving van body and extra Hatody in A-one condition. Seller R A Colvin lists address 1489 Beech Street Louisville Kentucky and code A-26-3-w.
Charles M. Krause, a veteran trainer, has five horses at the Fair Grounds this season. Grey Stone is his own, while Ed E. Tuell of Corydon owns Peter Blossom the trotting gelding and Cora Blackford in foal from Peter Giltner. Carence Tucker of near Georgetown owns Hattie Forbes the trotting mare and Vernon Pointer the pacer.
Mrs William Sherman Rowe sold her residence at East Spring and Tenth streets to Anton Lucik. The transfer closed Saturday morning and the Jaiciks will take possession now. Mrs Rowe will move to Jeffersonville to live with her sister Mrs Ned Sample who will travel this spring and summer. Mr and Mrs Claude Rowe have moved to East Main near Sixth Street.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Joe Duncan of near Elizabeth on Saturday. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Guthrie LaDuke of near Elizabeth on Tuesday. Mrs P A Burton of Elizabeth is visiting the family of Jesse Kron at New Albany.
Rev. C. H. Youngblood will preach at Smiths Camp Ground Saturday night with all invited. Minnie Davidson hosted the girls sewing circle with a kid party midweek. Various local residents visited family and shopped in Corydon and New Albany during the weekend.
F M Byerley and Asbury Parish near Georgetown called on as Monday. Byerley renewed his subscription and Parish subscribed for the Democrat.
A mention notes rotten paints and varnishes at Miles Variety Store. R. B. Watson is confined to his home with sciatic rheumatism and has been unable to go out much. Local officials assist with tax collection duties while services at Posey township are announced for Sunday evening.
Allen Jordan acts as copyist for Wm. R. Stevens Clerk of the Harrison Circuit Court while Stevens fulfills duties related to the Primary election.
J. W. Ripperdan of Omaha Illinois is visiting relatives around Valley City where he was born and raised. He was seventy nine years old on Sunday April 16 and received a large surprise dinner at his Illinois home.
A quarterly meeting is scheduled for April 29 and 56 at Pleasant Ridge U Bechurch. The Saturday evening session starts at 2 oclock with Rev W D Reesenbarger of New Middletown presiding and Rev J W Settle serving as Superintendent.
For sale selected 3 C Anconages Sheppards strain direct farm range good layers eggs 1.00 per 15 5 090 per 100 postpaid Henry King Corydon Ind H R 3 Eureka phone out of Corydon M 22 tf
Elizabeth Montgomery widow of Martin Montgomery has been gravely ill and at home for six weeks. At eighty, she lives with her son five miles southwest of Corydon. Arlie and Mrs Fravel visit relatives in the county. The Corydon area notes mention Fravels teaching in Union Township and plans to pursue Indiana University study for A B degrees. Plaster seeks Democratic nomination for Union township trustee. Mrs Plaster is a Harrison county native.
The seventh annual Harrison County Field Meet at the fair grounds drew a large crowd. Corydon led in many events, with Elizabeth, New Salisbury, Mauckport, Depauw, New Middletown, New Amsterdam, and others earning top places in track, field, and ball competitions despite some judge disputes.
The final Music memory contest will be held Friday May 5 at 7 30 P M in the school auditorium. Twelve pupils from grades 5 6 7 and Sth compete to be among the three winners. Thirty selections will be played on the Victrola by music director Miss Mollie Keller. Three judges will decide the winners who share a ten dollar prize with first place five dollars second three dollars and third two dollars. No admission fee. Everyone invited.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Bauman of Laconia spent yesterday in Louisville for a brief visit and sightseeing.
Henry Bonames died Monday morning at his home south of Corydon after months of kidney trouble. He was 60 years, 10 months and 2 days old and survived by a wife. Funeral services will be at the M E church Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J G Moore, with burial in Cedar Hill cemetery.
The children of the late Trenry Shuck thank neighbors and friends for kindnesses during their father’s long illness and for funeral assistance floral offerings and sympathy after his death last Saturday.
Mrs. Mary Hurst and granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Ayers returned from Washington where they spent the winter with Mrs. Philip Oster. A son named Paul was born to Mrs. Oster on April 12. Mrs. Oster formerly Ambrosia Hurst, married in December 1920. her husband is an engineer on the W B and A railroad.
Mrs Oscar Farish of New Middle Town thanks former and current music pupils for their kind Easter wishes. A grocery store owned by J B White in Ramsey burned Monday night.
Railrounders' Gas Company workers rush to lay pipe from the Laconia Gas Field to Corydon with a target of delivering gas before Monday May 15 the date of the big Gas-Jollification Barbecue in Corydon.
Mr and Mrs Eli Crayden and family and Mr and Mrs Oswell Martin and family motored to Pekin on Sunday for a family outing.
Misses Cora and Jessie Reeves of Louisville visited their mother Mrs. Anna Reeves in Laconia. Lou Stiles visited sister Claud Hisey in Corydon. J B Shields and family spent Sunday at Depauw with Wayne Cunningham. Lew M O Bannon and daughter Lillian visited east of town. Mrs Harris of Louisville visited relatives. Mrs. Thomas Holliday returned home. her sister accompanied her to Corydon. Dr W W Logan of Louisville preached two sermons at the Presbyterian church. Mrs Logan joined him. Vom and Ed Radmacher and family spent Sunday with sister Mrs Joe Snyder near Central. Mr and Mrs Walter Llornicle married in Corydon. bride Carrie Evans, daughter of Jerry and Mrs Evans. Laconia church calls Rev Parks of IL as pastor. installation May first.
On May 1 a dividend will be paid to depositors who file claims with the receiver. All books must be submitted at the designated place to receive a certificate showing the amount due.
The Corydon National Bank designated as payment place is in receivership. Holders must present all due coupons to The Keller Manufacturing Company for payment.
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