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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1923

Page

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Birthday and Home Coming at Edgewood

About 140 guests gathered at Amos Lemmon’s Edgewood home two miles southeast of Corydon last Sunday to honor Mr. Lemmon’s 73rd birthday and his niece Mrs. Allie McLaughlin while hosting a reception for Mrs. Eleanor Pfrimmer and her daughters Edmonia and Kathrina of Denver. Speakers included Rev. J. G. Moore and Dr. M. A. Farr. master of ceremonies Sam Pfrimmer praised family, and Miss Frankie Zenor of New Albany spoke on pulling people together through community service.

Amos Lemmon Corsdon Mr. Lemmon Allie McLaughlin Eleanor Pfrimmer Edmonia Kathrina Denver Col Lemmon Edgewood J. G. Moore Corydon M. E M. A. Farr Pennington Chapel Pennington Chapel In the Afternoon. and Dr. Farr Sam Pfrimmer Amos Pfrimmer McLaughlin Hartsville John H. Heth Sam P. Vogt Frankie Zenor New Albany Ed. Zenor Lew M. O'Bannon Joshy. Brewster Brewster Zenor Frankie ‘Zenor Mr.Lemmon Elizabeth E. Lemmon Henson Lemmon

Horns Garage Destroyed by Fire at Keller Store

Fire early Monday leveled the Horns Garage behind the Keller Store. The 32 by 48 foot concrete and pine structure housed two Chevrolet cars and tools worth about 7000 to 8000 dollars, all insured with John H. Heth Agency. Maurice Horn and Josiah Grable operated the garage since December, with speculation on origin from crossed wires or batteries.

Horn Keller Louesa Horn Henrys Horn Kleber Maurice Josiah Grable Chevrolet John H. Heth

The Star Group Meeting and Church Activities Changes

The Star Group monthly church notices announce a move of the meeting night from Wednesday to Thursday at 7 30. Miss Bessie Miller will address Y W C A work in university life. John Heth discusses Travels through Europe. A Monthly Missionary meeting is set for Wednesday at 7 30 with Mrs Mary Adams in the chair. A choir will be organized Friday at 7 30 and singers are urged to attend. Sunday services include Bible School at 9 30 and Communion at 10 40 under pastor F J Carr.

Star Group Bessie Miller John Heth Europe Mary Adams F. J. Carr

Pleasant gathering at Corydon with numerous guests

It was one of the most pleasant occasions it has been our privilege to attend and we feel sure all present could pay the same. The long list includes Mr. and Mrs. etc. from Corydon New Middletown Louisville Detroit and Chicago reflecting a social event with many families and friends attending.

Ruth E. Funk Rose Keller Corydon Ind Ira Himmelheber New Middletown John H. Heth Henry Vogt Jno. Albert, Jr Paul Albert Naomi Jean Albert Ida May Obenhauser Ernest Check Louisville Chas. Coffman New Amsterdam Samuel Pfrimmer Ellen Lemmon Guy H.hess Fallis Hess Louisvile Rostoe Hisey Maggie Watson Sam P. Vogt Harlan Vogt Napie Hill Chicago IML Harry Davis Amos Lemmon C. Blaine Hayes

President Harding Dies Suddenly In Washington

President Warren G. Harding dies of a stroke while resting at the White House. The nation mourns the loss of its sixth chief executive to die while in office as Mrs. Harding was reading to him when the end came.

Funeral and burial at Marion Ohio Friday

The nation mourns President Warren G Harding who died suddenly at the Palace Hotel San Francisco on a stroke. The funeral will be held Friday in Marion Ohio, his hometown, with memorial services nationwide as the body lies in state in Washington. President Coolidge inherits the office and pledges to carry forward Harding policies. Six presidents have died in office, three natural and three by assassination.

Harding Palace Hotel San Francisco Pacific Parisan Marian Ohio United States Pacific Coast Marion Warren Gamaliel Harding Corsica George Tyron Phebe Elizabeth Harding Ohio Central College Iberia Florence King Harding Publishing Company Calvin Coolidge Massachusetts Plymouth Vermont John Coolidge President Coolidge William Henry Harrison Zachary Taylor Warren G. Larding Abraham Lincoln James A. Garfield William McKinley

Funeral Service Of Wr President Harding Broadcast

Announcement that the Harding funeral sermon in Marion Ohio will be broadcast Friday afternoon by WHA 8 and received at Courier Journal office Louisville. Edgar L Miles invites the public to listen from his store with space prepared next door. Dr John F Fraser of Fourth Avenue Baptist Church will read the sermon and choir selections will be provided by that church for the Courier Journal broadcast.

President Harding Marion Ohio WHA 8 Courier- Journal Louisville Edgar L. Miles Miles John F. Fraser Fourth Avenue Baptist Church Courier-Journal

Engagement announced at Justine Dorain’s social event

A Mansfield social gathering hosted by Miss Justine Dorain at 84 East Third Street celebrated the upcoming marriage of Justine Dalton and Clarence Dropgey. Guests enjoyed garden blue and white decor, music, luncheon, and felicitations as Janice Lavender delivered the engagement message. Clarence Dropgey is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Amede Dropsey and has worked in Mansfield.

Justine Dorain East Third Street Janice Lavendar D. C. Lavendar Vera Kelley Justine Dalton Clarence Dropgey Mansfield Ohio Clarence Amede Dropsey

County Assessor Raises Ten Percent on Personal Property

Ed. B. Love, Harrison County Assessor, reconvened the County Board of Review to add ten per cent to personal property assessments excluding money notes and credits. The action follows a state call and matches similar demands in seven southern Indiana counties.

State Board of Tax Commissioners Harrison County Board of Review B. Love Indiana

Fair Grounds Office Call During Next Week

A note invites visitors to call the Fair Ground Office while at the fair next week. The message suggests a good place to rest or sit for a while.

Sunday School and Lodges Celebrate in Public School Grounds

The New Amsterdam Sunday Schools and lodges held a Saturday August 4 celebration in the public school yard. Georgetown Girls Band provided music for a large crowd. Speakers included Wayne Sherrill Rev C B Youngblood E T Schnecier Rev Cornwell and Rev Boston. Visiting Sunday Schools Concord Wesley Chapel Wolfe's Valley City attended. Performers included Helen Ballard Rosfer Mauckport Martha Lee Funk Maurita Lynn Allen and Alice Lee Curts. The event lasted all day with a basket dinner at noon.

New Amsterdam Harrison County Georgetown Wayne Sherrill C. B. Youngblood E. T. Schnecier Cornwell Boston Leavenworth

Crandall Wins 15th Straight Behind Leffler Pitch

Crandall, Indiana, defeated Acme Colas of Louisville 7 to 5 before about 400 fans to extend its season streak to 15. Leffler pitched eight hits allowed after a rough first inning, striking out eight. Crandall’s offense pushed across seven runs, with W Emily aiding behind the plate and Degraw, Clark, and Randall providing Acme Colas’ effort.

Crandall Ind Aeme Colas Louisville Leffler R.H. Acme Colas W. Emily Acme Colas Degraw Clark G. Randall

Four Page Extra Adds Notices and Ads to Twelve Page Paper

The issue announces a four page extra this week expanding to a twelve page paper. Most extra pages publish Notices of Township Trustees for proposed Tax Levies while the Supplement includes six columns of news plus ads for Studebaker, Minor Smith sale of Pure Bred Duroc, Southern Railway, and a special excursion to the North Carolina mountains.

Studebaker Minor Smith Southern Railway North Carolina

Cline Bottorff Nuptials At Corydon Methodist Parsonage

Miss Annis Cline and Mr Louis Bottorff were quietly married by Rev J G Moore last Sunday at two in the Corydon area church parsonage. The bride, daughter of Everett and (Mrs) Cline, wore a dark brown mesaline dress. the groom, son of William J Bottorff, wore blue serge. After the ceremony they hosted refreshments at the bride’s home for a small gathering.

Annis Cline Louis Bottorff J. G. Moore Everett Cline Corydon Wmn. J. Bottorff

M W A Notice of Gresham Camp Initiation

Gresham Camp plans to initiate three candidates into Woodcraft on Monday night August 20. All members urged to attend with likely light refreshments. A-8-2-W. Next week Marengo Fair.

M. W Gresham Camp

Mother and Babe Injured in Night Buggy Crash

An accident just north of Central last Saturday night left Mrs. Walter Wade and her baby injured when a car owned by Charles Reas and driven by Elmer Reas collided with their buggy. The buggy overturned and the horse ran away dragging a shaft. Mrs. Wade and the child are improving and expected to recover. The Reas family were en route to Central garage to repair car lights.

Central Walter Wade Wade Reas

Revival Meeting Set at Elizabeth Presbyterian Church

Rev R L St Clair of Louisville will conduct a two week revival at the Elizabeth Presbyterian Church starting August 12. Opening sermon Sunday 8 PM. St Clair preaches all evenings except August 15 when D N Reller of Louisville speaks. Two Sundays include morning service. services start at 8 PM nightly.

R. L. ST. Clair Louisville Elizabeth Presbyterian Church

Family Reunion at Corydon Home of John W Walter

Happy gathering near Corydon honors patriarch John W Walter with extended Walter family from Corydon Lanesville Indianapolis and surrounding towns. Eighteen grandchildren join as Walter & Sons dairy farm operation noted with profitable hogs and chickens as side line.

John W. Walter Corydon Charles R. Walter Clarence Stonecipher Indianapolis Oscar Brown Louis Reinhart Lanesville Willie Walter Johnny Frank Walter Louis Walter John Walter Walter & Sons Willie Frank Mike

Pure Bred Sow Sale at Smith Farm Thursday August 30 1973

Minor Smith sells sixty pure bred Duroc hogs at John A. Smith farm two and a half miles southwest of New Middletown on Thursday August 30 1973. Twenty five sows and gifts to farrow in September are registered or eligible to register. Registry certificates shown sale day. Sale starts 10 AM lunch provided. Nine months time and five percent cash discount. Auctioneer John J. Seipel Auct.```

Minor Smith John A. Smith New Middletown Farrow John J. Seipel Aucetioner A-S-T-W

Memorial Services for President Warren G Harding

The Corydon Methodist church will host memorial services next Sunday night in honor of the late President Warren G. Harding. The notice urges the entire town and community to join in the service.

Corydon Methodist Church Warren G. Harding

Left Over News Stacks For Next Week's Pages

We report that several columns of positive items remain to be published next week. The editors note space limits prevent listing details now.

West Point Letter Reports Mrs Omer Cole’s Recovery

A letter from Mrs. Thomas Crosier of West Point Kentucky says Mrs. Omer Cole has recovered from a serious illness and the Cole baby is with her parents. The Coles live in Paducah where Mrs. Cole was hospitalized weeks. Mr. Cole attended a Kentucky Vocational Teachers conference in Lexington. The family plans visits to New Amsterdam and attendance at Old Goshen celebration and the Harrison County Fair next week.

Thomas Crosier West Point Kentucky Omer Cole Paducah Cole Conference of Vocational Teachers of Kentucky Lexington

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Pres. Harding Marion Ohio Ohio Senate United States Senate Masonic Order Miles’ Variety Store Cline—Bottorff Marengo Fair Babe This County Democrat Fair Grounds Fair Ground
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