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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
3
A large barn on Robert Black’s Posey township farm burned last Sunday with 300 bushels of wheat hay and farm machinery inside. A fine stallion perished. Contents belonged to Thomas Onion who faced about 1000 in total losses with no insurance. Fire origin unknown. Onion family away. boys nearby saved other buildings as sparks lit the house.
Mrs Will Conrad visited cousins the Luther Temples in Tower while Willard Stoner of Dixie spent time with friends at the Cave Hotel. Mrs. Clarence Sharp and Mrs. Will Conrad visited Mrs. Sam Lang. Hines Sharp is improving. Joe Wiseman escorted parties to Leavenworth to catch the Tell City. Charles Cline visited Miss S M Sharp and Miss O J Wiseman. Ida Siebert visited her sister Mrs John Somers. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Walter Keller on August 8. Mrs Clarence Sharp and daughter Sylva shopped in Leavenworth. Pearl Rothrock staying at hotel in Miss Marie Conrad’s place plans to leave for Louisville with Joseph Sachs family.
About fifty friends gathered at Miss Zeola Kirkham’s Webster township home on Aug 5 for a sendoff before she begins teaching in Kentucky this winter. Music from Baker’s band, games, and refreshments followed by well wishes for her teaching career. Attendees included Misses Addie Marsh Ethel Baker Katie McFarland Mary McFarland Pearl Dowdle Grace Geunther Jettie Cooper Nell Cooper Grace Reagan Lillian Lemmel Mertie Gonterman Ida Gonterman Macaret Wolpert Messrs Roscoe Grass Ira Baker Oscar Baker Morris Baker Ray Saffer Albert Geunther Charles Onion Cyrus Barnes Jesse Crump Jesse Lemmel Wilbur Lamb Sidney Ebbert Harry Peters Ed Dotts Basil Reagan Emmett Dean. Zeola’s school starts Aug 20.
A series of property transfers are recorded with multiple buyers and sellers. Jacob Stevens transfers 33 acres to Levi Stevens for 220 dollars and Alice C Leintner sells to Ezeikel Ross 22 acres for 300 dollars. Other transactions include Wilson E Cook receiving a Corydon lot for 600, Gil Miller selling a Corydon right of way to Cook for 20, Ebbert Kopp selling a Corydon lot to Henry Bonames for 120, Wm P Elwanger conveying 160 square feet to Webster township for 75, Levi C Stevens selling 33 acres to Jesse O Flock for 330, Felecian J Marchery transferring a Milltown adjacent lot to William Andrew for 85, and William E Leffier selling Crandall lots to Zetta Leffier for 350.
John D. Fleck weds Mary E. Cline Noah Adamson weds Mary C. Lindsey John L. Hild weds Mamie Meier Rolla F. Hall weds Jessie B. Hays Roy E. Kitterman weds Orlena Stone eipher Henry Garner weds Lena Hughes Local licenses listed with multiple couples and spouses.
A brief note champions the 49th annual fair aiming to be the best yet with plans for events, exhibits, and community participation. Organizers encourage attendance and support from residents.
Miss Orlena Stonecipher and Mr. Roy E. Kitterman were married last Saturday at 4:30 p.m. in the bride’s parents’ home five miles south of Corydon. Rev. W D Rosenbarger officiated. Maurice Stonecipher served as best man and Jennie Smith as bridesmaid. A wedding supper followed with a social evening.
The Democrat notes Dr Lemmon now devotes full time to law. Former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, ex County Clerk for four years, he is familiar with pleading forms and is a capable speaker. Office is upstairs in the Brown building where he will meet clients.
The Modern Woodmen Camp of Elizabeth held a picnic at Funk's Grove near Rogers Camp Ground last Thursday. P. J. Strack of New Albany District Deputy for the MWA, Rev. B. F. Cato of New Albany and Rev. L. M. Rice of Elizabeth delivered addresses. The event, postponed from Saturday August 8 due to rain, drew a fairly good attendance and participants enjoyed the day.
Miss Mary Cline daughter of Val Cline and John D Flock son of George Flock united in marriage on Sunday evening August 16 at Souther's chapel Rev EH Jann performed the ceremony in front of a large audience. They will reside with the bride's father and were praised as well known by a large circle of friends. The Democrat noted a sample of the cake served at the reception.
Mr and Mrs A J Liebert of Oklahoma accompanied the body of their eighteen months old son Glenda Herman to their former Boone township home last week. The funeral was held at Rehoboth Saturday morning conducted by Rev Rice of Rehoboth and Rev Knox of Vincennes. The couple's many friends extend sympathy in this sad bereavement.
Mary Fleece aged about 45 wife of Nen Fleece died at her mother Mrs. Michael Kannanel home near New Middletown on Wednesday of last week. Remains laid to rest in Catholic cemetery at New Middletown Friday. Rev Quade officiated. She leaves husband and four children. Described as estimable with many friends.
Pinealve Carbonized serves as a poultice for insect bites stings chapped skin cuts burns sores and sunburn. Sold by L A Riley and Son with quick relief claims for various skin conditions.
Miss Grace Adams and Miss Frances Adams hosted a Monday evening in honor of Miss Julia Gough from Indianapolis. Guests include Elizabeth Bringle Aurilla Hays Mabel Felliy Kate Felliy Pearl Deweese Virgie Deweese Grace Davidson Blanche Davidson Jessie Sister Vadie Elfis Julia Pearson Jacke Kraus and many others. The party featured games music by local performers refreshments and a flower contest with Jessie Sigler winning first prize and Charles Routh the baby prize.
The Democrat announces a temporary office at the Fair Grounds next week to handle subscriptions and business. It invites former Harrison County residents attending the fair to register in a Home Comers Register and share notes of interest.
The Catholic church plans a new slate roof. Several visitors from Louisville and Chicago stay with relatives in the Falls Cities and nearby areas. Franciscan sisters arrive from Oldenburg Ind. School resumes next month. Local fruit farming and grape harvest noted at Joseph Bachman’s farm. visits to Elizabeth Zabel and family in New Albany and Corbin Ky.
Aunt Nancy Conrad is on the sick list. Mrs. Belle Edwards spent last week in Louisville. James Batman of Robison visited his aunt Mrs. James Evans. Mrs. Mary Voyles of Fredericksburg visits her daughter Mrs. Chas Mugler. Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Fritz and their daughter Cleo of Paxton, Til. visit Mrs. Fritz’s father Mr. Thomas Winner. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Bussabarger and children of Walnut Valley visited Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wright Sunday. Emma Wahue and children and Nannie Lahue spent weekend at Wm. Glaze home near Sugar Tree Grove. Christopher Wesninger and Lima of St Mathew Ky visited Chas Wright Sunday. Willard Wright and wife reconcile and move to their newly purchased farm at Windell’s station.
A brief notice from Y. H. Bulleit & Sons urges prompt payment for twine, spring and fall fertilizer, cultivators and related items, with the due date set for September 1.
Rev. E J LaRue delivered a fine sermon on He Went About Doing Good in the public square Sunday evening. Attendance lagged. organizers urge larger crowds for future Sunday gatherings, contrasting with upcoming election speeches in court house and square.
The paper reports record high expenses this year for paper and labor, noting paper cost now 68 dollars a ton versus 29 dollars previously and higher pay for staff. It urges subscribers and advertisers to support through payments during the upcoming Fair week, as there are no other revenue sources to cover running costs.
Lafayette LaDuke died at his Posey township home last Friday. Interment occurred at Union burying ground on Sunday afternoon. Rev. J C Mills of Marengo delivered the funeral sermon. He suffered a long affliction baffling physicians and sought city treatment without relief. He was over fifty, leaves a wife and one child, and a 92 year old mother.
Notice states Harrison County Council Indiana will meet in regular annual session at the Auditor's office on September 8 1908 at 10 for fixing the tax levy and making appropriations for 1909 and further appropriations for 1908 Frank E Watson A H C
Owner Joan Neuson asks to be notified in Corydon about a large gray mare missing from her farm two miles east of Corydon. Contact details provided for return.
Will Rowe, the Coydon Mauckport mail carrier and stage driver, slipped at the side door of the post office last Thursday. He fractured the patella in the rock pavement, bone severed, two pieces separated. He was taken to St Joseph's Infirmary Louisville for surgery and plastered, returning home Sunday and improving.
The United Brotheren congregation will celebrate the completion of church debt with a reopening service on Sunday August 30. Dr H A Roop of Indiana Central University Indianapolis will deliver the forenoon sermon at the church and speak at the union services in the courthouse square in the evening. A large turnout is expected.
Fair officials urge Corydon residents to prepare a written list of their fair entries and show it to clerks early Monday or Tuesday morning. This helps travelers from distance avoid delays and ensures smooth processing at the fair.
Henry W. Dengo warns all indebted parties to call and settle by Sept. 15 or face enforced collections after that date. He urges prompt payment to avoid embarrassment and extra costs.
Teachers are invited to visit the Studio this week to inspect the work. Surpassed by none. Tae Mownkek Stupo, Frank 8. Mowrer, Prop.
At the Christian Church the Sunday morning service for August 93 presents the subject What is the Church Cordial invitation extended to all Fraternally W D Barrzz
Prof. J. Lucien Morris, a Hillsdale College faculty member, returns home after a two week trip to Michigan. He will assume the chair of Natural Science next year as Hillsdale College, a Baptist institution founded in 1855, opens Sept. 8 with 345 students enrolled last year. Morris is the youngest professor to hold a chair in the college’s 53 year history.
The Hub promotes a big loom end sale at C. P. Trotter & Co. featuring discounted weaving machines and closeout fabrics. Local shoppers can expect doorbusters and special pricing on remaining stock through the weekend.
DONN CARTER reports Lee Emily finished bridge repairs in Bridgeport. May Carter visits Clara Jac quess in Louisville. T. W. Peters near here hosts seven boarders from Falls Cities. Harry Emily of Penu Indiana visits his uncle John here. John T. Whitney Kentucky visits son in law J T Cox ugene Villier Jr quits musseling moves to Jake Hellmar farm. Tomy Bob Williams hosts friends at new heights home. George Miller Louisville visits Mrs Cunningham. Anderson Payton quits mussel ings moves Marion farm to work in a gold mine. Sugar Grove church dedication draws crowd. K and I beat Parkland 10 to 6 on Geiger diamond.
David Stevens builds a new barn while John Wagner plans a new house. Court Lahue and family visit his parents. EL McIntosh and Miss Florence Huxley visit relatives in Sunday and Monday. Mrs. H A Boston returns home with Harold. Ella Gibson and Florence Huxley visit Mrs. Woodford Hurn. Christena Fouts and children prepare to go to Washington on the 20th. Rev J O Seibert delivered a temperance sermon at Crosby's Grove and left an appointment for the 30th, his last time.
The Bryan Club of Harrison Township met at the Democratic headquarters last Saturday night with a strong turnout. Sam P. Vogt was elected president, Jacob Stevens vice president, William Habermeier secretary, and Hez Luckett treasurer. An executive and finance committee was authorized. The group aims to enroll every Bryan man in the township and plans to form Bryan clubs in other parts of the county. The next meeting is set for Monday night, August 31.
The Harrison County Teachers Institute convenes Monday morning and sits until Friday afternoon. Officers include chairman Amzie P Kapnapel secretary Elizabeth Bringle enrolling clerk William Hauswald. Instructors are Prof. George W Nect Chicago Prof W P Dearing Oakland City Prof A W Dunn Indianapolis and Prof Harris Chicago. About 200 teachers are enrolled and engaged in the program with three evening lectures.
A big Democratic gathering is set for Saturday August 22 in Salem with Hon. Thomas Marshall gubernatorial candidate speaking on current issues. Congressman Lige Cox will also address the crowd as residents from all counties are invited to attend.
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