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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1915

Page

2

Pennington Matriarch Dies After Courageous Fight

Mrs Rebecca Pennington daughter of Emanuel and Ja Conrad died April 19 1915 at age 76. Widow of Charles P Pennington she raised six children three of whom survive including Doctors Ross and Wm Pennington of Chicago and several daughters. She supported her family with faith and education, kept Scripture notes, and prayed for all to be saved. Funeral from French Lick Ind conducted by Rev J M Walker. Burial at Pennington's Chapel Cemetery near Corydon Ind.

Re Mrad Emanuel Ja Conrad Charles P. Pennington Ross and Wm. Pennington Chicago Kate P. Claxton Alda Ryan Mollie Askren French Lick Pennington Methodist Episcopal Church Jesus Ind J. M. Walker Pennington’s Chapel Corydon

Culver appoints Franklin Bonner to army camp

Franklin Bonner of Heth township wins a ten day free military instruction slot at Culver Military Academy from May 10 to 24 1935 after a competitive exam. Three county contestants included Strand Wiseman Verne Davidson and Bonner. Davidson initially scored 425 points and Wiseman 480 but Davidson withdrew leaving Bonner with the place. Culver will host one hundred camp slots for Marshall county high school students and one free slot from each other county in the state.

Franklin Bonner Heth Township Culver Military Academy Strand Wiseman Verne Davidson Senner Davidson Wiseman Camp Lo Marshall County Culver Academy Lake Maxinkuckee State of Indiane Harrison County Harrison Circuit Court Thomas B. Pedigo Catharine Anger Richard B. Anger Corydon Harrigon County Indiana W. E. Jacobs

Slabtown Stars Defeat Fountain Kids 10-6 in Tight Clash

Slabtown pitcher started strong but left the mound in the seventh as Slabtown fell behind before a late late surge. Albert Hughes starred for Slabtown while R Hughes and C Sauerheber provided key hits as Fountain Kids were held to six runs.

Slabtown Stars Fountain Kids Slabtown Hughes Blairtown Fountain Rosenbarger R. Hughes P. Rosenbarger H. Hughes A. Hughes E. Sauerheber C.sauerheber Albert Hughes

Hoosier Gathering Near Lebanon Harrison County Event

Sunday April 25 a Harrison County gathering took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. S Super near Lebanon Indiana. Twenty six attendees born in Harrison County socialized including Henry Hild Andy Rosenbarger Shaffer Warm Reas Shanks and families from Milltown and other locals. The event featured social conversation and fellowship.

W. T.S Super Lebanon Ind Mies Henry Hild Andy Rosenbarger Shaffer Lee Warm Frank Reas Forrest Guy Daugh Clara Ruth Abraham Samsobareet Rebecca Ann Frank Shanks

Meeting on Efficiency Campaign Group 4 in Indiana

An Efficiency Campaign Group 4 session of the Indiana Conference met at the U B church last Thursday and Friday with Rev Nathan Fouts in charge and Rev E W Snyder delivering the opening address. Visiting pastors included A B Condo New Albany A W Alford Medora Ernest Roberts Marengo James Hedges Ramsey E B Catt Central and J H Toombs who preached Thursday evening. Also taking part were Dr J W Harbaugh N R Davidson and D W Neely. All sessions drew a fairly good attendance and proved interesting and helpful. Trousers light colors for spring and summer wear advertised by M Griffin & Co.

U. B Indiana Nathan Fouts E. W. Snyder A. B. Condo Medora A. W. Alford New Albany Ernest Roberts Mare

Attendance Officer election date depending on governor

The legislature changed the appointment time to the first day of May unless it falls on Sunday when it moves to Monday. As of April 27 the law is not in effect because the governor’s proclamation is not yet issued. If issued before May 1 the Attendance Officer election will be next Saturday. otherwise it will be Monday. Griffin's offers a large stock of ladies and children's trimmed hats.

Complimentary entertainment announced by the New School Building fund

The free program for Equipment Fund subscribers will be held next Friday night April 20. Tickets can be reserved at Riely’s Drug Store on Thursday and Friday. Local talents under Mr Jim Brewster have prepared a splendid program for an enjoyable evening. Griffin’s summer dress goods are featured in plain and embroidered fabrics.

Riely’s Drug Store Jim Brewster

Mrs William H Rowe Injured In Fall At Home

Mrs. William H Rowe of this place suffered a severe injury yesterday morning when she stepped on a chair to reach curtains, lost balance and fell onto the floor injuring her left hip. Doctors F E Wolfe and Wm Daniel were called but had not determined if the hip was broken at press time. 95 cent brocade silk at Griffin's store.

William H. Rowe F. E. Wolfe Wm Daniel

Funk-Conrad Nuptials At M. St Parsonage

Mr. and Mrs. Fielding Paii announce the marriage of their daughter Edna Levih Funk to Carl Keller Conrad, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Conrad of this place, performed Tuesday evening at the M. St. Parsonage with Rev. Washburn officiating. The couple will reside with the groom’s parents.

Edna Levih Funk Fielding Paii Carl Keller Conrad O. P. Conrad M. St. Parsonage Clon Washburn

Corydon vs New Albany baseball called at Fair Grounds

Base game set for May 1 at the Fair Grounds with Corydon facing New Albany. Tanlaes and Peek Hurley will pitch for Glenwood Lean, as fans are urged to attend the overlap game and support the teams.

Fair Grounds Corydon New Albany Tanlaes Peek Hurley Glenwood Lean Demace

Savings note on loan plans with 6 percent interest

A fragment discusses funds, instalment shares, and a 6 percent loan option. It mentions paying 100 or more on two shares monthly and prompts readers with a suggestion to take SATs.

Conva Anu Payne

Lotticks Corner Small Town Notes and Visits

The enumerator reported in our area last week as E E McClure visited relatives Sunday. A welcome rain fell last Thursday. George J Hottle traveled to Falls Cities last Tuesday. Local farmers plan future planting. Mr and Mrs Jease Toops visited home folks Sunday. Loren Bryant works for Jesse Toops near Laconia. Abe Roudenbush and Bennie Rusk completed the cistern for W Overman. Funeral of Mrs Geore Wolfe held at Bethesda the 9th. Clarence Bryant from Macyville visited John Hollis last week. Mr Endrich from New Albany visited his daughter Mrs Frank Baumgartie. Ambrose La Duke and family and others spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Morris Baker. Lola Peters of Bridgeport visited grandma Mrs Sarah Farnsley and attended Bethesda Sunday School. Idella Henriott visited Anna Hollis last Wednesday evening. Lilie Speigenhalder visited Lola and Lora Saubach last week. John and Stanley Johnson plan a large melon crop. John Johnson has 1700 hills and Stanley will plant an acre.

E. E. McClure George J Hottle Falls Jease Toops Loren Bryant Laconia Jesse Toops Abe” Roudenbush Bennie Rusk W. Overman Geore Wolfe Bethesda Clarence Bryant Macyville John Hollis Endrich New Albany Frank Baumgartie Ambrose la Duke Herbert la Duke Dennis Tabler Morris Baker Lola Peters Bridgeport Sarah Farnsley Idella Henriott Anna Hollis Lilie Speigenhalder Lola Lora Saubach John Johnson Stanley Johnson

In Memory of Mrs. George Wolfe

Margaret Smith Wolfe was born September 12, 1846 and died April 18, 1915 aged 68. She joined Lanesville M E Church in her 20s and remained a devout Christian. She married George H Wolfe on September 4, 1878 and leaves a husband, two grandchildren, and four children two of whom preceded her. Funeral April 19 at Bethesda M E Church conducted by Rev Charles McKinney with burial in the church cemetery. She lived in Posey township and died of heart disease.

Margaret Smith Lanesville M. EF John Speers Ani George H. Wolfe Chas. McKinney Posey Township

Woman's Missionary Association Holds Eight Annual Session

The twenty eighth annual session of the Woman's Missionary Association of the U B church Indiana Conference met in Corydon with Dr Thomas H Nelson of Indianapolis preaching two sermons to crowded houses. District Supt W E Snyder of New Albany spoke and delegates praised the convention as the best in society history. Mrs R V Stewart of Georgetown was re elected president for a year. Miss Elsie Hall of Dayton attended and contributed lectures on missionary work.

Woman’s Missionary Association of the U. B. Church Indiana Conference Thomas H. Nelson Indianapolis W.E. Snyder New Albany R. V Stewart Georgetown Elsie Hall Dayton Marengo Ford County Craw

Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Corydon Resident

Mrs. B Leffler of Corydon Iowa testifies the remedy strengthens kidneys and improves health after years of use. She notes purchase at elys drug store and confirms earlier praise from June 14 1912 urging others to try the kidney pill. Price 50 cents at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. al4-28

Corydon

Regional Social Notes From Corydon and Nearby Towns

Miss Katherine Bill spent Saturday at Corydon. Miss Hazen Adamson visits relatives in New Albany. Jennings Dannreuther fell ill last week. Mae Henkins of English visited the family of O. M. Longest. Emma Deweese and daughter Jus Vergie shopped in the Falls City. A G Teaford of French Lick visits Averydale Farm. Mrs. C H Tempie and son Paul of Portland Ore visiting Dannreuther and Kaufman families. Mary Buchanan of Alexandria visiting her parents and relatives. R O Dome of Huntingburg and C H Kintner with daughter, Corydon, visit their parents. W V Bulleit of New Albany spends Sunday with brother Clarence Bulleit. Nellie and Marietta Braum of Louisville visit Mae Rose’s family. L H Adams of Louisville visits parents over Sunday.

Katherine Bill Corydon Hazen Adamson New Albany Jennings Dannreuther Mae Henkins O. M Emma Deweese Jus Vergie Falls A. G. Teaford French Lick A. D. Avery Averydale Farm C. H. Tempie Paul Portland, Ore J. H. Dannreuther Lewis Kaufman Mary Buchanan Alexandria Andy McIntosh R. O. Dome Huntingburg C. H. Kintner C. N. Dome W. V. Bulleit Clarence Bulleit Nellie and Marietta Braum Louisville Mae Rose L. C. Adams L. H. Adams

Miss Kerlin Visits Corydon High School Corn Club

Miss Kerlin's Cooking Class was invited as guests of the boys corn club meeting on Tuesday night April 20 to unite domestic science and agriculture. The session ran 7 45 p m with remarks by President Fravel and greetings from Mr Frey Fravel. Elwood Watson read a humorous piece while Kathier Wolfe and Miss Kerlin spoke on selected topics. Frank Amy outlined plans for future entertainment and a fishing trip for Saturday May 1 was set for the cooking class as guests of the corn club.

Boy’s Corn Club Corydon High School Ord Pres. Fravel Chen Aiy Frank Amy

Card of Thanks for Mrs Emma Thompson

The family thanks relatives and friends for kindness during illness and death of Mrs Emma Thompson. Special thanks to Rev C D Bowman for consoling words, the choir, and flower donors. Signed by Mr and Mrs Wm Zimmerman and Mr and Mrs Charles Brown. Also for sale a three year old mare and a two year old pony five miles south of Corydon near Iris by Nora Dora.

Emma Thompson C. D. Bowman Wm Zimmerman Charles Brown Corydon Iris

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Mrs Rebecca Pennington Culver Hoosier Gathering M. Griffin & Co Griffin's Griffin Griffin’s Conrad Scott Lotticks Corner George 4. Wolfe Woman’s Missionary Association Wade Kimsey Cocert Nigat T' Y Auditoriium Pinas, Mathes Louisse College of Edentistry Ethel Crawford Louieville Clem Bussabarger New Salisbury Miss Kerlin Aaa Nora Dora Wall Paper Mills Emma Miller F. W. Kost. @ Becker Boone-Wiseman Building Corydon, Indiana Sheriffa Eli Miller Harrison Courty Abesw Chas. Pitman Elizabeth, Indiag Kentucky Angie Farm T. J. Stevens Crands Black Bill ED Evens Rogers J. J. Zollman General Merchant Lanesville, Ind U.S. A W. Jefferson St Asc Soc Fico Col’s Chemical Co Columbus Coffey RED Cross Chemical Co COL Asus
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