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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1909
Page
3
A public auction will start Wednesday August 18 1909 at Thomas Flynn’s farm two miles southeast of Bradford. Items include nine horses a span of mules twenty two Jersey heifers Jersey cows ewes hogs and assorted farm implements such as binder mower and wheat drill from the McCrady estate.
Marriage license information shows four couples obtaining licenses: Samuel W. Zurchmiede with Bertha L. Lichert, David A. Slenriott with Idellie Toops, Lewis A. Garbrough with Mary E. Conrad, and Guy Heishman with Cora F. E. Smith.
John Slemmons Morris died suddenly of Brights disease Thursday night at his parents home. Born June 21 1882 he lived in Corydon Indiana and Hanover College alumnus. He taught and led in Idaho and Colorado before joining Idaho State Academy in Pocatello as Mathematics and Athletics chair. Funeral at home Saturday conducted by Rev A M Irvine with a mixed quartet choir. Interment Cedar Hill cemetery. He leaves parents one brother and one sister. Governor Brady of Idaho sent condolences.
George A Brown died at his mother Mrs Sophia Browns West Chesil street last Sunday morning of consumption. Funeral from the family home Monday led by John H Heth. He was 25 years 9 months 16 days, youngest of seven with siblings William Edward Joseph Grat Cunningham Addie. Son of Lewis Brown former sheriff who died in 1884. Known countywide as Corydon band snare drummer nicknamed Toy. He had been ill three to four months and bedridden about three weeks.
The county prepares for a chautauqua style program with Dr Howorth speaking Wednesday and Dr Schaeffer on Thursday. Township principals gather Monday morning. promptness expected. Reading Circle books are available and 95 percent of teachers are expected to attend. AMZIE KANNAPEL, Co Supt.
George Richert's barn in Posey township was struck by lightning last Friday night around eight. The blaze destroyed the barn and its contents including wheat hay and farming implements estimated at about 1000 dollars. Richert saved his stock and expects insurance to cover most of the loss through the Bullett agency.
Saturday July 31 visitors to Wyan dotte Cave included Chas Burgess David Harmon John Kintner Jesse Willie Thevenot iibbs Straud George Wiseman Melvin Davis Nelson Rothrock Carl Hottell Shelby Bye Ruth Fawver Lola Daisy Thevenot Lena Pearl Davis Grace Minnie Anna Harmon Roxie Hottell Gertie Wiseman Lola Russell. All enjoyed the outing.
Dr J W Baxter will sell his personal property at public auction at his residence in Lanesville on Saturday August 1 1909 starting at 1 PM. Items include buggies harness house furniture kitchen ware and numerous other articles. Usual terms apply.
Readers are urged to attend Dr Bax ter's event on Saturday August 14 for a good buggy or a reliable buggy harness. The notice emphasizes quality gear and a local sale.
Campers at Kamp Keller last week caught forty seven fish in a local fishing event. The effort highlighted the youth program and community recreation.
Mrs. Jane E. Pitt wife of Robert H. Pitt of Crandall died last Monday evening at age 73. Funeral at 1 p m today conducted by Rev L C Jeffrey of New Albany. Interment Bethlehem cemetery. She leaves husband daughter Mrs W H Dyer and many relatives. A further notice will appear next week.
J Lucien Morris left Monday for Hillsdale Michigan to oversee apparatus installation in a new chemical laboratory at Hillsdale College where he holds the chair of Science. He has been pursuing post graduate work at Chicago University and will return home in a week to stay with his parents Mr and Mrs James L Morris. Mr and Mrs A B Linder made a business trip to Louisville yesterday.
Relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs Frank Snider hosted a picnic in Park City township on Sunday July 18. A noon basket feast under a shade tree featured a fine array of cold dishes followed by tea ice cream and cake. Attendees included Mrs M A Fisher Mrs Blanche Day Mrs Clara Flock Mr and Mrs Joe Lewis Mr Joe Snider Walter Snider George Conrad Will Snider Ed Snider and families.
On Wednesday of the Fair a Home Guards reunion will honor the men under John Morgan from his 1863 raid. Harrison county invites all of “Morgan’s men” to spend the day with local residents and share in a different hospitality than that shown in 1863.
George H. Ratterman of Louisville drowned in the Ohio River about four miles below New Albany. He and his brother in law Mss E Buechel were in a canoe that capsized. He tried to swim to shore but was swept under a barge and drowned. rescuers offered aid but he refused, saying he could swim to shore.
Mrs A V McCoy is worse again. Edward Brown and family of Corydon visited Sunday. William Rudel and family of Ktock town visited Marius McCoy Sunday. The pike progresses well. Ethyl Haley of Louisville visits aunt Mrs I A Gibson at Mott. Rissler hauled a hay wagon from Mott to Ramsey Camp Ground Sunday. HH A Boston and family of Biss eye spent weekend here. Grace McIntosh visited Mase. Mary McIntosh’s birthday Monday. F M Crandall and H A Boston and families visited at David Bostons Sunday. Ida and Mary Crosby visited New Albany and attended Chautauqua. Roma Rainge, former Southern Railway worker, Booneville, returned home Saturday. Rev Sibert preached at Mott Sunday. in two weeks he will preach again, last time this conference year. Heavy rainfall Saturday flooded the Salis bury branch, washing fences away and breaking flood gates.
Elizabeth hosts and neighbors visit as the Harmon family visits friends. The Perry child remains seriously ill while Mrs. Cline takes a six day trip to Michigan City Indiana. Catharine Treece from New Albany visits Gertie Tabler for two weeks. Hildebrand family from Frankfort Indiana visits relatives. Maggie and Julia Lamb host the Ladies Aid Society at the M E church. Remember Carydac wagon ads urge quick repairs and service from W H Bulleit & Sons.
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