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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1919
Page
6
In a detailed reply dated April 23 1919 H W Gudgeon disputes a previous article about his life in Corydon and Indianapolis. He claims to have acted to support a crippled woman and seeks fair treatment while revealing his hardships and debts.
Clifton residents share visits from relatives in Elizabeth Corydon and Louisville. Easter gatherings include St. John M E and local churches reorganizing Sunday School with officers led by Mrs Edward Duncan. Also ad for Kaffee’s pure lead oil paint sold by J J Bullett & Son.
A Corydon High School student writes in to correct a newspaper error about a New Middletown High School team and a Corydon trip. He explains three NMHS players were mislisted and no Corydon HS players were in the lineup for the Sunday game, noting high school rules forbid Sunday play.
Miss Georgia Stockslager at Corydon Public Library reports a request from the State Public Library Commission for war effort books. Five hundred thousand books must go overseas by July 1 with Indiana supplying thirty thousand by May 15. The quota for Indiana includes 75 volumes, plus many more hoped for. Fresh fiction and gifts from last Christmas are welcomed. select and deliver books to the library promptly.
Farmers plow for corn while residents engage in home beautification and social calls. G C Gresham paints Henry Buse’s residence. Miss Zelma Blake visits Corydon friend Miss Mayme Frakes. Miss Amelia Clake reports brother John Blake visiting from Central. Maurice Ekart at New Albany. Louise Staib visits Corydon and Olga Smith. Mrs T O Miller visits father Scott Wiseman at Hill Grove. Sidney Elbert travels to Louisville to see his ill mother. Judgar Saifer and family visit near Rogers Camp Ground. Dr Frank Melton and wife travel from Louisville to Boone township to see relatives. Michell Filbert called to Louisville for his mother’s illness. visit Sidney Elbert’s family. Moore’s stores advertised at Hurst Hardware Co. a30-4w.
Farmers plow for corn as families including Alva Wright Korhe and Isorden residents visit the Wrights. Fanny Wright improves from rheumatism. Walter Quebbeman busy in his shop. Ray Barksdale visits from Camp Taylor. Wessel and Alstott families host and visit. Emma Rusk and Mrs. Alstott guests one day. Russel Davis returns from overseas. J A Fowlers Garage offers roadside assistance.
A Thursday April 24 gathering at Mr and Mrs David Gilmore celebrated Hobart J Harper’s return from France. Guests included Miss Ida Kopp Leona Wiseman Sylvia Crecelius Eliza Marcia Carrie Wiseman Lorene Mauck Clara Wiseman Bettie Mathes Glen Wolfe Elma Rusk Geo Mathes Alva Wiseman James Haas Russell Harper Ola Cline and others. Music by Nelson Gilmore Mrs Glenn and Mrs Elma Rusk. Hosts wished Hobart many more happy gatherings.
Two pairs of nestling mules for sale. One pair bays the other bays and blacks. Contact John BR Kirkham New Middletown at Koreka Phone 23 40.
Three young ladies presented at the Corydon public school auditorium last Saturday evening. Miss Madna Means delivered expressive readings, Miss Eve Andersort played violin with skill, and Miss Hilda Brady sang as soloist. The program closed a five show season and was praised as one of the best. The town thanks the Corydon High School pupils for providing the course and hopes for more next year.
Notice to Farmers announces a meeting at No6 school house in Spencer township on Thursday night May 1 to elect officers for the Farmers Association.
McDonald Stockdell Co. and Rexall Store advertise mail service for developing and finishing films. Prices listed include 6 exposure rolls 10c and 32 exposure rolls 20c, prints 3c each for various Kodak and Brownie models, and mail order handling with refunds if exposures are not good.
The writer urges those needing lodging to call and try the Democrat office’s hotel, promising comfortable routes, clean beds, and good mess, inviting past diners to vouch for the table.
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for grading draining and paving the McCutcheon road in Blue River township Indiana. Bids open May 7 1919 at 2 PM. Bonds double bid and affidavit of noncollusion required. Board may reject any or all bids and set completion after letting. Auditor SAMC Mauck Harrison County Indiana.
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