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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1920

Page

3

Death of William Wright prominent Harrison county citizen

William Wright aged eighty five died at his daughter Mrs Roy Duggins Boone township after a period of decline. He served in Co66th Ind Vol during the Civil War and later lived in Texas before returning home. Survivors include several children and he was a longtime Methodist lay preacher and reader. Funeral services were held at New Middletown MM EF church with burial in New Middletown cemetery.

William Wright Harrison County Roy Duggins Boone Township New Middletown M. (. Patterson United Brethren Texas Ind Duggins 300Neeg Township Edward O’connor Corydon Lance” Wright York Nebraska W.J. Minter Selvin Indiana Elmer Kc Flavius J. Wright Portland Oregon H. S. Doughton Louisville Samuel We. Wright Owenshoro Kentucky William St. Marsh J. Claire Young Jamison Hotel

Famous vocalist at auditorium April 30

Corydon residents are invited to a Lyceum Evening on April 30 featuring Charles Norman Granville head of voice at Louisville Conservatory, with Frederic A. Cowles. Granville, born in London, has sung across the U S with major ensembles and as soloist. the performance promises a rare vocal treat.

Corydon Lyceum Charles Norman Granville Louisville Conservatory of Music Frederic A. Cowles Conservatory Mr. Granville London England America Granville British Lyric Opera Company New York Barytone Victor Maurel Unon

Fund to Decorate American Graves in France Memorial Drive

Contributions are listed from multiple donors to fund decorating American soldiers' graves in France for Memorial Day May 30 1920. Names such as Geo B Wahl Corydon and several individuals are shown with varied amounts. Donations may be sent to Norris Rowe Harrison Post American Legion Corydon with a May 3 deadline. Also notices for sale of two properties in Corydon appear with contact at the office.

Samson Iron Horse Samson France Bo Wahko Frank Self John Ht Heth Geo. C. Irwin Clarice M. Griffin & Co Vie Wright Sam Foley O Sam Riely Keller O T. J. Hudson Lun Lew M. O'Bannon Elmer S. Milter New al Wans Cele Pony Ang Gee Nusi Geo. B. Wahl Corydon

Motion Picture Show at Laconia This Week

Foster and Bickel announce film showings at Laconia starting Wednesday night with Woman and the Beast. Showings continue Thursday and Friday evenings with further program to be announced after Wednesday.

Laconia Woman and the Beast Foster & Bickel

Harrison County Auditor candidate appeals to voters

John S. Martin addresses Harrison County Democrats urging support in the primary. He outlines a single term as auditor, his lifelong residence in the county, service as Morgan Township trustee, and plans to serve taxpayers. He laments missing some voters due to weather and road conditions.

Best Harrison County Leander Bottles John S. Martin

Ridley Family Visit in Corydon and Return

Colonel Clarence Ridley and wife from Washington D C visit his father Judge William Ridley and sisters Blanche and Helen in Corydon. Born and raised there, Clarence recently recovered from a serious illness and will stay awhile to regain strength. A West Point graduate, he serves as Supervising Engineer for Government Building Construction in DC and is Military Aide to the President. There’s an invitation to schedule portraits at the Jordan Studio.

Clarence Ridley Washington D. C Ridley William. Ridley Blanche Helen Clarence Corydon Col. Ridley United States Military Academy West Point New York U. S District of Columbia

Teidelburg Church Trustees Seek Funds for Repairs

The Teidelburg church trustees plan painting, papering and a new roof and urge church members and cemetery mourners to contribute any amount. Donors may hand funds to trustees W. P. Mauck Geo. Fry or Chas. Toler. For sale Ford car cash or trade for stock Henry Wiseman al4-2w.

Teidelburg Ford Car Henry Wiseman

Mrs Katherine Sigman Dies After Auto Crash

Mrs Katherine R Sigman of New Albany died at St Edwards Hospital from injuries after being struck by an automobile driven by James Air in New Albany. Mrs Sigman had been connected with the New Albany Business College for several years.

Katherine R. Sigman St. Edward's Hospital New Albany James Air New Albany Business College

Death of John E Avery in Palmyra and Mt. Carmel period

John E. Avery son of Greenburg Avery of Palmyra died April 20 at Mt. Carmel Indiana where he had lived many years. He is survived by his wife formerly Miss Mary Rosenberger, father, brother, and sister Wm F Avery and Mrs Lizzie True of Palmyra. Burial was at Mt. Carmel.

John FE. Avery Greenburg Avery Palmyra Mt. Carmel Mary Rosenbarger Wm.f. Avery Lizzie True

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