Local Notes From Corydon And Nearby Areas
Miss Nellie Crawford visits relatives at Milltown while Mrs. J W Baxter from New Albany visits Corydon parents. Various notices include sale ads for Ford Touring cars and twelve forty pound shoots, a Harrison County Fair run August 23 to 28, two year old bulls at Jease Baxley sale, and a cook wanted. Also reports on gray striped coat lost, travels of Mrs Mary Stonecipher and Dave Hottel to Nebraska, Eugene Frank visiting Mauckport, Mrs Ed Frakes in Martinsville, a copperhead killed by James George, and a group visiting Wyandotte Cave.
New Albany Ladies Vacation on Great Lakes Tour
Mrs. Bonnie Kegler Russel with Misses Ada Byrn and Agatha Kegler vacation two weeks visiting Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, including Mackinac Island and Parry Sound in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Kegler Russel
Ada Byrn
Agatha Kegler
New Albany
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Mackinac Island
Parry Sound
Canada
For Sale A good lot with five room house in Corydon
Five room house on a good lot in Corydon with a stable smoke house poultry house cistern and cellar, plus a garden. A bargain for someone. Inquire at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Ground lime orders taken at Millard Eaton farm
Individuals seeking ground lime are instructed to contact W. H. Wade at Millard Eaton farm, three miles northwest of Corydon on the Corydon and Ramsey road, and place orders immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Wade
Corydon
Corydon and
Ramsey Road
Millard Eaton Farm
Miss Lucile Taylor Visits Lillian E O'Bannon
Miss Lucile Taylor of near Jeffersonville visits her friend Miss Lillian E O Bannon in town. She is the daughter of Prof Emmett Taylor and Mrs Taylor formerly of Corydon where Mr Taylor was superintendent of the public schools. Prof Taylor will begin work in October in St Augustine Florida public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucile Taylor
Jeffersonville
Lillian E. O’bannon
Emmett Taylor
Corydon
Prof. Taylor
St. Augustine
Florida
Local sales and social events mix with fair notices in Corydon area
William Housel visits family near Hursttown as sales and social events populate Corydon area notices. Auction items lead with livestock to be sold by Jesse Baxley near Corydon on Saturday August 21, while other classifieds promote Percheron mares, an ice cream social at Perry Watson’s, a Marengo fair featuring Bilmenks act, and various visits and exchanges around Corydon and Laconia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Watson's
Central
Perry Watson
Mason Shireman
Public sale to aid Elizabeth M E church group
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Elizabeth Methodist church will furnish lunch at a public sale for Oscar D. Kirkham near Rogers Camp Ground on Wednesday August 18 starting at 9 30 A M. Kirkham of Webster township has bought a farm in Delaware county Indiana and will auction his personal property at the sale preparatory to moving to his new place. They regret losing Oscar and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Elizabeth Methadiss Church
Oscar D. Kirkham
Rogers’ Camp Ground
Democrat
Webster Township
Delaware County
Indiana
Oscar
Farm equipment sale at Corydon by Baxley auction
One farm wagon two buggies one No 20 Oliver Chilled plow one Oliver disc cultivator one walking Malta cultivator and two sets of work harness to be sold at Jesse L Baxley's sale half a mile west of Corydon on Saturday August 21 beginning at 9:00 AM Auctioneer Essa Richard conducts the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jease Baxley
Corydon
Jesse Baxley
Oliver
Malta
Jesse L. Baxley
Essa Richard
Savings and Loan shares offered with $1 start
The Savings and Loan Association invites business through Will J. Bul lett Lew M. O'Bannon and Stells B. Caughlin. A share can be started for $1.00. The undersigned will sell at public auction at this premises on Lemon street South Corydon Saturday August 21 1920. Personal property includes household and kitchen furniture most new. Usual terms. Sale at 1 90 o'clock PM. John Seiper Auctioneer. Lee J. Long adefyy!
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Savings and Loan Association
Will J. Bullett
Lew M. O'Bannon
Stells B. Caughlin
Tis
Lemon Street
South Corydon
Property for sale and visiting notices in Patmya area
Wor Sale lists two trunks leather and grass cloth suitcases a single bed and mattress a four panel inside door and a wood heating stove. Mrs Florence Ferock of Patmyra visited her parents Gottloib Miller and wife and her cousin Mrs Edward Sitert of Louisville who were visiting Mr and Mrs Miller. Simpson Murr of Spencer township paid a business call. He said he recently found a land terrapit with his initials carved in 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Ferock
Patmyra
Gottloib Miller
Edward Sitert
Louisville
Miller
Simpson Murr
Spencer Township
Speakers Named for New Amsterdam Celebration
The event lists August 7 speakers Rev Proffiter E G McCullum of Jeffersonville and Arch H Hobbs of Indianapolis. More able speakers will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Amsterdam
Proffiter
E. G. McCullum
Jeffersonville
Arch H. Hobbs
Indianapolis
Abte
Harrison County Fair Set for Sixty First Year in Indiana
The Harrison County Fair in Indiana marks its sixty first edition after a sixty year run of strong attendance and community support. Officials urge residents to invite relatives and friends to return home for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Indiana
Public picnic season notices invited for reports
The article invites readers to send reports from public picnics and celebrations, asking for details on important features of the proceedings and promising publicity for all such events.
Farmer Joseph Steiner Honored for Fine Fruit Deliveries
Joseph Steiner Sr of four miles east of Corydon contributed a quantity of fruit including Far ly Transparent and Summer Sweet apples Eureka peaches and Kentucky Belle peaches. He renewed his Democrat subscription in town Monday. Steiner is regarded as one of Harrison county's best farmers with an industrious family evident at his farm and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Steiner
Corydon
Eureka
Kentucky
Steiner
The
Democrat
Joe
Harrison County
Harrison County Fair Nears with Big Premium Totals
The note announces the Harrison County Fair in the near future with 30,000 in premiums for winners. It invites readers to prepare early and visit vendors like V. H. Bullett & Sons offering buggy selections. A newborn girl Melva Lee to Mr and Mrs Charles Sues is also listed, along with local teaching appointments and church notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Ty Sues
Melva Lee
Harrison County
Graves visit highlights illness and family news in New Albany
Mr and Mrs John M Graves of New Albany spent part of last week with relatives here. Graves has been ill but is much improved. Also notes include farm sale of four colts and a Fordson Tractor ad. John A Baxley and Miss Edith Quatten wed at the Main Street ME parsonage. William Reas brings kale and apples to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Graves
New Albany
John A. Baxley
Edith “.Uatten
W. H. Blewerton
William Reas
Reas
Lewis Keer O'Bannon
Mrs Dolt and Keeth Visit Mittons in Fredericksburg Region
Mrs Nannie Dolt of Danville accompanied by her son Keeth Finley visited Henry C Mitton and wife in Fredericksburg last Wednesday. They also spent several days visiting Keeths grandmother. Mrs Houldah J Finley of Palmyra joined the visit planning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Dolt
Danville
Keeth Fineley
Henry C. Mitton
Fredericksburg
Keeth
Houldah J. Finley
Palmyra
Mrs Ed Sibert Returns After Visit to Frederickshuro
Mrs Edward Sibert and three children return to Louisville after visiting her cousin Mrs Gottleib Miller of Frederickshuro. They also spent time with Fort Haub and wife and Otto Tietrich of Central Barren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sibert
Louisville
Gottleib Miller
Frederickshuro
Fort Haub
Otto Tietrich
Central Barren
Celebration at Old Goshen August 14
The La conia M. E. Sunday School holds its regular annual celebration at Old Goshen on Saturday August 14. A good program will be rendered and a large attendance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Goshen
Laconia M. E
Reverend McKinney Returns Home After Fredericksburg Visit
Rev. Charles P. McKinney his wife and daughter Miss Clarice formerly of this county have returned to Huntingburg from a week long visit with relatives and friends at Fredericksburg where he has served as pastor of the Methodist church for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. McKinney
Clarice
Huntingburg
Fredericksburg
Rev. McKinney
Methodist Church
Shuck Hosts Hoosier Guests At Louisville Gathering
Mr and Mrs Ed Shuck of Louisville entertained Sunday July 18 guests from Indiana. Attendees included Mr and Mrs C B Gehlbach and daughters Geneva and Marjorie, Mrs Mary Gehlbach, Mr and Mrs Ray Resch and Carl Schoen of New Albany. The Shucks were praised for their hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Shuck
Louisville
Indiana
C. B. Gehlbach
Geneva
Marjorie
Mary Gehlbach
Ray Resch
Carl Schoen
New Albany
Shuck
Local Notes From Crandall And Nearby Towns
Mrs Ralph Barry of Louisville visits Crandall while Kodak finishing is offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at Jordan Studio. Homer Ferree of New Middletown Eureka phone and Don Williams with Miss Pertha of Jeffersonville visit Mrs Alice Bennett who has been ill. Miss May Frank resigns Corydon High English post. Mrs A O Deweese appointed replacement. John Hendricks of disease returns home to attend funeral in Randall for her father Harry Fowler. Fairview Sunday School to hold annual celebration August 13 near the church with speakers and program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Williams
Miss Pertha
Jeffersonville
Alice Bennett
May Frank
Corydon High School
A. O. Deweese
John Hendricks
Miss Frances Thomas and Opal Reas Visit Louisville Roots
Miss Frances Thomas and Opal Reas of Louisville spent Sunday with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Charley Thomas and Mrs. Marion Reas. Both sisters hold solid employment in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Thomas
Opal Reas
Louisville
Charley Thomas
Marion Reas
Bloomington man visit shown with relatives near Corydon
Sam Prrimmer of Bloomington is spending several days with his daughter Mrs Blaine Hays and his sister Mrs Allie P McLauchlin five miles east of Corydon. He made a business trip to Florida last week returning home Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Prrimmer
Bloomington
Blaine Hays
Allie P. McLauchlin
Corydon
Pfrimmer
Florida
Reverend J L Battram to assist revival in Newbern
Pastor J L Battram of Corvicn A B Church leaves Monday for Newbern Bartholomew County to aid a local revival for about ten days. Mrs Battram travels to Oakland City to stay with their son during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Battram
Corvicn A. B
Newbern Bartholomew County
Union church meeting at Methodist last Sunday night
A union meeting of all churches except the Presbyterian was held at the Methodist church last Sunday night. Rev J L Tatram of the J B church preached the sermon. A union meeting will be at the UT B church next Sunday night with Rev Moore as preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Methodist Church
J.L. Tattram
J. B
UT. B
Moore
Population shifts in Floyd county census
The census shows a 2025 decline in Floyd county population outside New Albany by 2,025 during the decade. New Albany city gains 2,395 residents, helped by annexation of Silver Grove and vicinity. The county total with New Albany rises by 363.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd County
New Albany
Silver Grove
Mrs Charles Walter Visits Parents in New Albany
Mrs Charles Walter and two children Charlotte and Anna Catherine, with her niece Frances Sharp, visit her parents Mr and Mrs R F Black in New Albany. Mr Walter and family lived in Detroit, recently resigning to become Assistant Superintendent at a Tolite factory in Indianapolis, a position he held several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Walter
Charlotte
Anna Catherine
Frances Sharp
New Albany
R. F. Black
Walter
Detroit
Mich
Indianapolis
Harrison County Fair Preparations Accelerate
Fair officials say they are arranging events and logistics for the upcoming Harrison County Fair. They urge community members to pitch in and help ensure a successful celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Corydon church votes to extend pastor Rev J B Moore term
The Corydon M E church board voted last Sunday to give Rev J B Moore a vacation and extend his service for another year after nearly three years in charge. Local farmers Matt Hausz Fred Schmetzer and Gottlieb Schmetzer were in Corydon on business. Mgr House filed bond to qualify as Superintendent of the gravel road project southeast of Lanesville known as the Julius G Zabel pike. Matt will be the superintendent with Chas Treece as contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon M. Fr. Church
Pustor
J. 3. Moore
Moore
Matt Hausz
Fred
Gottlieb Schmetzer
Franklin Township
Corydon
Mgr. House
Lanesville
Julius G. Zabel
Matt
Chas. J. Treece
Mrs. Arvil R Snyder Improves. Home Return Planned
Mrs Arvil R Snyder has shown steady improvement at Norton Infirmary Louisville after two weeks of treatment and doctors expect her to return home by week’s end. Bow of Mayetta Kansas visited the patient’s parents Mr and Mrs David Shaffer after coming to Louisville, then Mrs Snyder was moved to the hospital. Her brother Dr Jas S Shaffer of Terre Haute also visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arvil R. Snyder
Norton Infirmary
Louisville
S. Andson Bow
Mayetta
Kansas
David Shaffer
Snyder
Jas. S. Shaffer
Terre Haute
Sherman-Lyninger Nuptials Tie Widower and Louisville Widow
Emery Sherman, a widower, married Mrs Mary Lyninger of Louisville, a widow, last Thursday in Louisville. The couple moved to this county after the ceremony and plan to reside at his Mauckport area home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Sherman
Mary Lyninger
Louisville
Mauckport
Two Page Supplement Brings Latest News and Ads
The paper announces a two page supplement published this week featuring twelve columns of current news and up-to-date advertisements. Readers are urged not to overtake the supplement.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. H. Keller Company
Corydon Democrat
Nellie Crawford
Milltown
Indoar
Gee
W. H. Bullett & Sone
J. W. Baxter
Sam Wolfe
Lucy Thornbury
Richard Ballard
George Fry
P. O
Amos Lemmen
Roy Evans
Blacksmith Shops
Mary Stonecipher
Dave Hottel
Miamisburg
Ohio
Fairmount
Nebraska
Eugene Frank
Southern Bell Telephone Company
Peabody
Ed Frakes
Martinsville
Mr. Frakes
Wil Chinn
James George
Wyandotte Cave
William Housel
Hursttown
Stoy Davis
Boone Township
Mr. Housel
Arthur Benson
Ind
R. R
Crandall Exchange
Dorothy Daley
Wo OH
Bullett & Sons
Ray Hill
Waller
Co. Glenn
Marengo
Marengo Fair
Noble Reed
Laconia Exchange
Juave C. W. Cook
Maysville, Ky
H. M. Walker
Jersey
Henry Brengman
Corydon Eureks
Ad-Vw
Margaret A. Appiegate
Denver, Colo
T. J Hudson
James AL. Sieg
W. H. Bullett & Sons
Elbera
Peter Elbers
Induena
Propriet
John Albin
U. S
Oakland City
Cora F. Haun
Joseph H. Haun
Shiloh Church
Edward F. Windell
Windell
Heth Township
Arthur Miller
John Seiper
Lee J. Longadefyy
Misa Wazel Wuuss Abareer
Lawrenceburg
M.A. Farr
Vv. H. Bullett & Sons
Emmett Reed Central
Vltf. Gullett & Sons
John Deere Plow Co
J. G. Zabel
Ralph Barry
Crandall
Kodak
Jordan Studio
Homer Ferree
New Middletown
Fairview
Bratleil Building
Corydon, Ind
Swarens & Adsa
Undertakers
Ramsey
Crandall and Depauw
Sherman — Lyninger
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