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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1922
Page
5
A string of local items from Corydon including visits to Louisville, illnesses like appendicitis, and car trades at Harm's Garage. Notes cover neighborhood folks from Lafayette, Capel, and nearby towns, with sales at New Middletown Mill and various social visits, school news, and upcoming auctions near Corydon.
Charles Swerringen, Automobile Editor of the Swonnsville Courier Journal, visited Corydon and Wyrandette Cave last Saturday. He did not stop at the office but surveyed the region to inform readers about local tourist interests. Mr Nwearingen owns a fur shop along the route.
The clipping lists a mix of notices. Oscar Hauswald’s gradual improvement is noted along with a lost pin reward, local sales including an International truck, visits by Mrs. Latha Stuck Bennett and Mrs. Joseph Bernstein, various small ads for laundry soap and milling, a stroke of paralysis affecting Leottieh, and multiple personal and sale items from Danesville and New Middletown.
The article reports a quarrel involving Miss Deradly Beatrice Polos and Willitta Masmard Stewart of Elizabeth linked to Trevat Miles' Variety Store in New Albany. The incident occurred Thursday night at the home of Cross, with Journal coverage noting municipal implications.
Mr oatub Mors Lorn Pry and son Harrie of Green Mountain Iowa visit relatives in Corydon and plan to stay until September. Ed C Sappenfield trustee of Jackson township was in Corydon with rheumatism and crutch usage. Jacob Al Stevens returned to Jeffersonville to work night shifts and attended St Peter Celebration. Abram Stevens visits his brother Len Stevens. Lem Stevens turns eighty on the 14th of exelebrincy.
William D. Mitchell of Ramsey and Dr Sotto, a physician, are listed among reserve officers trainees at Camp Knox Kentucky from July 16 to 30. Mitchell, pastor of the M E Church at Ramsey, served as a captain in the infantry during the war.
Various residents and families are mentioned in moving notices and travel updates. Miles' Variety Store in Louisville, Hewitt Cunningham, and Mrs Currie Cromaghaim are noted along with trips from Laconia to North Carolina and Denver. The piece references Carnation products and planned relocations to California.
One share of stock in the Eureka Telephone Company and a telephone box will be sold at Roy B L McKinns sale one half mile west of Laconia on Friday August 11 Jy 26 2 w.
Mr and Mrs Hardin Miler of Chicago visit the county as a spell of the year's hottest weather continues. Various social notes list visits and greetings from Louisville, Nevin, Norwood, and nearby towns, with many names and small ads including Miles Variety Store promotions and a sale of livestock. The piece also mentions travel to Louisville for a funeral and other local greetings and arrivals.
Mrs. Pra Scott of Bedford Kentucky underwent surgery at Mitchison Hospital in Indiana last Wednesday for a locked condition. Her father Penry Seborn of this place visited the hospital Thursday to see her. She is now progressing well. Henry F L Burton Assistant State Supervisor of Vocational Rehabilitation Wilmington was in town earlier this week. The department seeks welfare and suitable employment for couples and finds jobs through Burton. Acsono of Cal Wilson went to Louisville with Mr Burton yesterday to take a job found for him.
Hertum Vorgang resigns as editor of the DPadmora Gazette after months on the job. Forsey Floyd succeeds him and will head the paper while Vorgang departs to teach in Jeffersonville for the coming school year.
Hearew M. O Bannoen presented an address at the Zour S S Celebration on August 12 drawing attendees and highlighting community achievements. The event honored local organizations and featured remarks from notable residents.
The item lists events and visits around Marengo on August 16 17 18 including Auto Polo attractions at the fair. Mentions Frank Faith from New Albany visiting friends, John Harbaugh and Mrs Ed Knapp visiting family, Mrs Reas returning from Louisville, and Rev B S McNeely speaking at Zear S oN celebration. Also notes local sales at Miles' Variety Store and a sale ad for two spring wagons and a driving horse.
An assortment of notices and ads lists an Overland car at 550.00 with SAFFER & KIRKHAM Sales Corp, mentions Mrs. Reinhardt and Gail Menrer visiting New Albany, and advertises a forthcoming all day Latter Day Saints meeting at the Fair Grounds on August 6 with Rider J. W. Metcalf preaching. Also notes a for sale spotted pony, two-handled harness, and other local items with incomplete names and addresses.
Fragments note Dro o and Mrs Stanley Friedley and Mrs Sallie Rush from Elizabeth planning a two weeks visit with Mr Friedley’s father and Mrs Rush’s brother, accompanying motor travel on a Tuesday with family ties to Jacob Friedley.
Charles P L Swarens and his sister Miss Ila of Ragisey attended the funeral of their uncle Pharrison Brown former county president in Princeton. The eighty year old was remembered as a local leader.
Mrs Leon Gordon from East Chicago visits Miss Alice Williams while a flurry of small notices describe neighbors’ travels and home projects. Town notes report remodeling, visits from Louisville and Bloomington, a strike near Westercket and a heavy rain last Saturday impacting crops.
Misses Alice Williams and Mallie Keller returned Sunday from Washington, D. C., where they spent two months with Miss Williams' father C. A. Williams and wife. They studied music and enjoyed a delightful visit.
An advertisement promotes chiropractic care as a natural method to combat diseases. It offers free consultation and spinal analysis and lists Henry M. Stevens, a Falmer Graduate, at Kintner Apartments A-2-5-W Corydon Indiana.
Miss Dorothy Cook of Beaumont Texas arrived last Tuesday due to her father C W Cook dying that day. She returned Saturday and is a Physical Director at the Y W A in Beaumont.
Mrs J W Pearce requests change of address from Abilene Texas to Louisville noting Rev Pearce a Baptist minister plans to complete Th PD and Th M degrees in that city and may stay three years Mrs Pearce and daughter Alice West will accompany him Mrs Pearce known here as Miss Nek lie Williams daughter of Chas A Williams
Mr and Mrs Lon Per and son Herrell of Green Mountain Iowa Miss Gertrude Gardner of Chicago Mr Preston Fank of Saginaw Michigan Miss Mildred and Kathiya Punk of Louisville Kaw and Mars Jon Fank of Corydon were guests of the Tarry Pattell family last week This was the Fry s first visit back in four years and Miss Gardner s first trip back in eleven years
Mrs George Keratt returned Saturday from Ordway Colorado after ten weeks for health. She improved on the trip home by Pullman but sister Mrs A B Linder had to leave Pueblo due to high altitude. Mrs Keratt was taken to St Joseph's Hospital in Goinsville for medical care after a recent surgery.
Mrs George Kopp, long in poor health, became violently ill last Saturday morning with acute appendicitis. After failed regular treatment, Dr Scheehner Dr Underwood and nurse Miss Welle from Louisville assisted by Dr J Bottorff operated at his office. The operation was successful but she remains very weak.
The body of 32 year old Harry Seacat was found Sunday afternoon on his father's farm south of Haas Chapel. A coroner's inquest returned a verdict of death by own action with a single bullet wound to the head. Seacat suffered heart trouble and was denied service in World War II due to disability. He left parents and four brothers and one sister. Funeral services were set for yesterday afternoon with Rev. N. Mhoheashtes officiating.
A Local obituary details the death of a longtime resident likely in Laconia with family left to mourn including a husband, children, sisters and brothers. The notice expresses sorrow, affection, and belief in reunion at resurrection, noting the December era and a somber farewell in a community context.
The 1925 license plates are brown with white letters and a dash separates the final three figures. The secretary of state aims to distribute tags this year so motorists can be ready to comply with the new law.
Glenwood cemetery in Tayvior Township will be cleaned Saturday August 5. All persons interested in the cemetery are asked to attend and assist with the work. By order of Trustees.
Notice to all persons owing accounts at our store in Baconia to settle by cash or note by September 7. Signed AAD W. Woe. Wolpert.
Misses Zola Evans and Mary Margaret Miller and Messrs Glenn Rensaid Joe Hottell visited Pontaine Perry Park Monday night. They joined the party, who had been at Chap Green Rein e for the past week, and ended their camping days with the trip to the park.
Mrs. W. has been there during the summer while he served in the Training Corps at Cau Knox. They plan to return to Bloondueton in a few weeks to resume his work. Thomas J. Jackson appointed acting postmaster at New Athapy. Jatin Code removed by the Post Office Department. Jackson assumed duties yesterday.
Mrs Law Berne of Jackson Towne ship works with a fourteen year old helper to repair and deliver papers after a fall harvest. They saved a batch of paper and fanned out across the neighborhood assisting in distribution.
Avery Martin and Clyde Martin, prominent Panama residents, were seen in Corydon yesterday visiting local affairs.
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