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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1913
Page
5
Corydon residents renew Democrat subscriptions as families travel from Boone to Franklin townships. Local events include funerals and visits by neighbors, with many names, occupations, and homestead updates noted. Word of delayed film refunds remains unresolved.
The town promotes a clean up drive for May 4 with front and back street rubbish collected and town authorities providing wagers. Sunday observances at U P Church report strong attendance, a $54 collection to Dayton Great Publishing House, and praise for biblically focused services. Court cases set for May include damages for unlawful sale of intoxicating liquor, animal cruelty, and various assault charges. A wedding near Hatnsey sees Mrs Ida Scott Jacobs and James Monroe Alstott wed with a county homecoming supper.
Harrison County Historical Society proposes observance for the fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Corydon to be held Wednesday July 9 1915. The note recalls John Morgan's Confederate raid on Corydon and marks the centennial of the Territorial expedition withdrawal from Vincennes to Corydon.
Marriage license records show Charles TP Fish and Mamie A Colon listed, along with Shuck and Minnie Wheat. A Jackson township trustee, Albert Eaton, is reported seriously ill, with additional health notes impacting local governance.
An archival program item lists performers and selections including Annie Laurie Bed White and Blue Believe Me and other songs. It names Mrs Applegate Mrs Buchanan Miss Williams Miss Lockhart Mr Rowland and a cast of Messrs Drewsex Crosier Miller Irwin Bultell Caughlin Bennett and others. The audience and performers are referenced with partial titles and names in a historical concert note.
Mrs Wuey A Wickpian aged ninety one last Monday remains in fair health for her age. Widow of the late Dennis Flickman she is mother to Ephraing Mliphatet Hiekmien Mrs WW Bossaharger Merc Andrew J Liess and Misses Martha and Anna Flickman of this place and Bert Liickmian of Colorado.
Mrs. Agnes Mary Farquar Jordan of Corydon died April 23 at her daughter’s home on North Market after bronchial trouble and pneumonia. She was born February 12, 1827, in Corydon, married David Jordan in 1847, and was the town’s oldest native citizen. Funeral was at the Gibson home with Rev. Robertson officiating. burial at Cedar Ell cemetery. She left seven children, three surviving, and was noted for her strong mind and public interest.
Bethany Y P C E UC was entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs L A Cline on Saturday evening April The program featured readings recitations and special songs followed by social chat music and refreshments Hostess praise and gratitude from members for a perfect evening The table of attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Toler Miss Mary Messler Miss Salome Messler Virgie Stauth Ada Stauth Anna Bruner Joyce Jordan Mamie Briles Dorothy Cline Ollie Hisey Virginia Hisey Albert Mussler Perry Hunt James Lord Samuel Lord Vanvit Briles Roy Stauth Charles Bruner Ferris Cline and Mrs Harold Sieg plus Mrs Lillie Ellioth and two children Social Committee
Boone Township commencement will be held at the Presbyterian church in Laconia on Tuesday evening May 6 at 7 30. Twenty five graduates receive diplomas with twenty one from the grades and four from the high school. Each high school graduate will deliver an oration. Dr W K Dearing will deliver the commencement address. Good music will be provided.
Assorted travel notice announcing a one way to Florida on May 6 leaving Corydon with return fare FOR 20 and a twenty five day ticket. Mention of Sas ial Pollman from Fransville inviting readers to join the trip.
A notice states the speaker will be at Corydon sunction after May l to resume rug business locally. Julia i i sietting.
Neighbors and friends surprised Mrs A W Fry on April 22 by visiting her home and presenting a cut glass sherbet set. Decoyed wife Mrs J A Hotten brought the guests back to a lively party with ice cream and cake as others arrived, including Mr and Mrs Lee Davis and Dr and Mrs J A Hotell.
Charles Wright and Carl Shuck of New Middletown have bought the undertaking business of the late Andrew J. Blunk including stock and hearse. The young men seek public confidence and aim to continue the high standard and patronage Blunk enjoyed in the county.
A local option vote will be held Saturday May 3 in Jackson township with polling places at Crandall and New Salisbury. The dry status now in effect may continue or permit saloon licenses depending on the outcome.
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