Tradition of Corydon Elm Meetings Faces Scrutiny
The Corydon Democrat reports new evidence on Indiana 1816 Constitutional Convention sessions beneath the Elm. Thomas de la Hunt cites memories from Funk Wynn and Lemmon, while Rev J Ed Murr argues for cautious acceptance, urging further corroboration from Harrison county elders.
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Corydon
George S. Cottman
Indianapolis
J. Ed. Murr
Princeton
Indiana
Thomas James de la Hunt
Cannelton
de la Hunt
Cottman
Henry Funk
Evansville Courier and Journal
Sada
Fecnuserat
Mar de la Hunt
Murr
The
Democrat
J. Edward Murr
Evansville
Indiana Methodist Conference
Indiana Magazine of History
Lew M. O’bannon
Corydon Democrat
Indianapolis News
Harrison County
William Henry Harrison
Dennis Pennington
Capital
Daniel F. Lemmon
Capitol
Indian Creek
Capitol Building
Mr. Lemmon
Lemmon
Fink
Mr. Reaugh
Studebaker Reports Record First Half 1923 Car Sales
The Studebaker Corporation of America announces 81,880 cars sold in the first six months of 1923, a 36 percent rise over 1922. Output runs at 15,000 monthly despite growing demand, with plants at South Bend and Detroit expanded to meet buyers seeking Sixes and high quality vehicles.
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T. J. Hudson
Studebaker
Studebaker Corporation of America
South Bend
Detroit
Judson
Destruction of pond skum advised by agricultural agent
In Harrison county readers are urged to destroy green pond skum using bine stone. Pulverize two pounds of bine stone, place in a muslin bag tied to a floating block, then drag the sack through water from horseback until dissolved. If needed, repeat. odor may follow decay but water quality should improve. N. J. Clunie, Agricultural Agent.
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Harrison County
N. J. Clunie
Pioneering Tales From Corydon Echo Grandmother’s Stories
Rebecca Lang tied to Indiana’s early days and freedom as she shared life with Joshua Huckeby. The narrative recalls Corydon’s old shade, frontier marriage in 1824, and a family history from Rome to Cannelton lasting into 1889. Grandmother’s toys and memories frame Indiana’s pioneer era.
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Vention
Corydon
Becky” Lang
Indiana
Jacob Dunn
Rebecca Lang
Joshua Brannon Huckeby
Bedford County
Lemuel Mallory
Rome
Virginia Place
Isabelle Huckeby
Thomas James de la Hunt
Railroaders Gas Company seeks $50,000 stock for asset purchase
The Railroaders Gas Company of Corydon asks the Public Service Commission for authority to issue $50,000 capital stock to buy the Railroaders Oil Company properties. A hearing is set in Indianapolis at the State House on Friday, August 31 at 10 am. Also note an auction listing by Herman E Funk for farm stock and equipment with cash discounts.
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Railroaders’ Gas Company
Corydon
Public Service Commission
Indiana
Railroaders’ Oil Company
State House
Indianapolis
Mrs Ralston Loses Chickens In Corydon Theft
Indianapolis July 3 The hen house of Senator Samuel M Ralston was raided last night and sixty Plymouth Rocks valued at 120 dollars were taken Mrs Ralston’s loss draws sympathy from Democratic editors who recall her 1913 Corydon speech praising good biscuits and fried chicken for editors.
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Indianapolis
Samuel M. Ralston
United States
Indiana
Odd Fellows Celebration at New Salisbury
New Salisbury Lodge No. 530 I O O F plans a large celebration in Houser grove south of Corydon Junction on Thursday August 9. A big program is being arranged and a large attendance is expected with everyone invited.
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New Salisbury Lodge
Houser Grove
Corydon Junction
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Pocket Periscope
Old Corydon
John Lang
Wneald Valley
Rebekah (Reagan) Lang
Frederick County
Virginia
Pilla Z
Delco-Light
Delco-Light Electric Light
General Motors Corporation
Delco Light Company
Dayton
Ohio
A. R. Connor
Corydon, Indiana
Railroader’s Oil Company
Herman E. Funk
Essa Richard
ODD Fellows
New Salisbury
R. R. Depot
Bruce Markel
MGR
National Ice and Product Co
Fifteenth St
New Albany
Ind
New Albany, Indiana
Winona Lake
Warsaw
Milford Junction
Milford
Leesburg
Akron
Henry Kendall
Interstate Public Service Co
James A. Collins
Marion County Criminal Court
State Supreme Court
Francis Scott Key
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