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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1923
Page
9
Information available from George F. Pinaire of Ramsey Indiana and A. J. Davis of Mill Town Indiana. Flossed tents four dollars and tents without floors two dollars. Cot rental one night ten cents and cot with bedding twenty cents. Ground level ladies dormitory and a reliable water well are noted.
The Louisville Courier-Journal argues against the Ku Klux Klan negotiating to take over Valparaiso University or use its property for Grand Headquarters. The piece decries Klan influence in education and urges preservation of the college’s founding mission and financial stability.
Friends and relatives of Miss Mil dred Mowrer of New Amsterdam report her marriage to Dewey Walker of Bloomington Indiana. The ceremony occurred last week in Bloomington. The couple will reside in their newly furnished home after a two week stay at Lake Tippecanoe.
The week runs daily August 15 to 16 27 at the Marengo Fair with a 10 act Hippodrome show and the Voree Trice performing in 4 acts daily. Prices remain unchanged.
Thomas J Wolfe former resident of the county died July 17 at his home 1714 E Elm Street New Albany. He was born and raised in the area and lived in Corydon. Survived by wife Dora B Wolfe son Benjamin Wolfe and daughter Mrs Fred Wilthers all of New Albany. Funeral services conducted at the residence by Rev C Wallace Miller and burial in Fairview cemetery.
An all day basket meeting will be held at Mt Solomon Lutheran church on Sunday August 12 with morning communion at 10. Mr Thomas I Quinn of Louisville Ky and others attend. Everyone invited.
Indiana State Dairy Association and Indiana Jersey Cattle Club plan a August 8 tour in Harrison County visiting top Jersey and dairy herds. The party will then proceed to Clark County for the August 9 joint state meeting in McCulloch Grove Charlestown.
Valentine W. Conrad born January 2 1845 in Crawford County Indiana died May 20 1923 after two years of ill health from influenza and erysipelas at age 78. He married Talty M. Arthur January 1 1867 and had seven children, four preceded him. survived by wife Unity M. Conrad, three children Wm J Conrad Milton M Conrad and Mrs Oscar Hinton, eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral held May 28 1928 at Wm J Conrad's home in LaMoille, burial in nearby cemetery. He was a 40 year member of the U B church and devoted to service when health allowed. His last words were to his wife, Poor old soul what will become of you.
The notice states the New Middletown Milling Company will crush corn and grind feed on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with operations starting March 28.
Lanesville defeated Corydon 23 to 2 at Lanesville on Sunday July 29. Lyskowinski struck out twelve as Stanley and the pitcher King led the offense. Hedges relieved in the fourth and was hit hard the rest of the game. A strong city team will play at Lanesville August 5.
Twenty four girls from the M E Sunday School of Bridgeport Illinois traveled in three cars to Wyandotte Cave after two days there and two nights. Chaperoned by Mrs. George Fritz and Mrs. Rea Day they continued to New Albany and Louisville after leaving Bridgeport Friday afternoon.
A 12 year old boy in Winnebago county Wisconsin narrates his ghost of farm life through a self penned poem. He recalls buying a pig named Net and a calf, selling them for money, and choosing independence over the old home farm. His father laments city dreams of his children as Johnnie recalls bittersweet childhood days. Silvertip Gasoline promotion follows.
The column records the Needle and Pin Club ice cream supper success and visits by several locals. It notes Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Durnell of Indianapolis visiting his parents, Rh. F. Davis on a Louisville trip, Catherine Crayden’s return from New Albany, Susie Davis’s Illinois and Iowa trip, and visits by Blazel Seacat and Lot Jr. to De Pauw. It mentions George Adam's discharge from St. Edwards Hospital, weekend visits by Harley Goss and Claude Davis to New Albany, and the United Brethren Quarterly Meeting at the Camp Ground with a basket dinner. Funeral attendance for Catherine Carter of Mil town is listed, plus an ad for auto service by Red Mill Corydon Garage with L. A. Reasor as proprietor.
John Schuppert & Sons announce 4 daily truck runs linking Corydon New Albany and Louisville. They will carry all kinds of freight and live stock. Office location west of Corydon post office, former Union Transportation Lines space. Your business solicited.
Advertisements claim cancer remedies including red clover tea and rye flour and lard plasters. The notice promotes a Marengo Fair event on August 15 16 17 with ongoing demonstrations and claims of cures.
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