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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1906

Page

7

Double track bridge urged near town and fairgrounds

Local notices urge a double track bridge between town and the fair ground. Watson’s Drug Store advertises school supplies and stationery while promoting showy furniture and a bargain line. Several residents from Indianapolis Louisville and Greenwood visit the area.

Paneievies Watson’ Drug Store Watson’s Drug Store Fair Ground Ida Gutnecht Indianapolis Watson's Drug Store Sthogi J. L. Kkowe

Local Notes From County Fair and Visiting Residents

A recap of names and places from the county area includes visitors from Jeffersonville and Indianapolis, neighbors in Lenusville, Crandall, Columbus and New Albany, plus residents in Mooreville and Montpelier. Events range from fair attendance and birthdays to missing funds and a burned barn incident, with local officials and figures like Judge Zenon and Provoking allegations in divorce records.

Local notes and notices from Indiana county fair week

Miss Minnie Soley and Lydia Seller of Louisville visit Dr Habermel. An old settlers meeting in Decatur county is addressed by Hon L O Bannon. Various residents from Knox and Metarmel areas vacationed here. The Elizabeth Implement Co advertises as a growing county dealer. W E Cox seeks Democratic ballot placement in a contested congressional race. A push to abolish the township trustee office in Indiana state government is outlined with proposed rural supervision shifts to county officials.

L. O'Bannon Old Settlers Decatur County Indiana Anderson Rovey

Salem Fair Promises Daring Exhibitions and Special Attractions

WLOC reports Snyder secretary of the Salem fair says the event starts next week on September 4 5 with notable acts by Cheyanne cowboys and Tae dians joined by Cowell Bund. Daily exhibitions include war dances fire dances bow and arrow shooting trick riding racing capturing and hanging horse thief burning at the stake. Monon railroad offers a one fare rate from New Albany to Salem. the fair is billed as a leading county event with generous pay for attendees.

WLOC Snyder Cowell Bund Monon New Albany Salem

Surprise Birthday Party Honoring Miss Kattie Roudenbush

A surprise party was hosted at Mar Jacob Roudenbush home for Miss Kattie Roudenbush’s 17th birthday attended by a large group including Pink Brown Raymond Dyer Tenry Dyer Oscar Thomas Charley Miller Alva Thomas Clarence Thomas and others. An upbeat note reports Alois Horn of Louisville prospering after a $4200 offer for property he bought at 21500. It adds a remark that girls can earn good wages at the cannery with light work.

Mar Jacob Roudenbush Miss Kattie Messrs Pink Brown Raymond Dyer Tenry Dyer Oscar Thomas Charley Miller Alva Thomas Clarence Thomas A Hner Jemerson Edwin Wagner Lewis Reitz Jacob L Rondenbush Pearl Duncan Henry Weitz Henry Woertz Harvey Lahue Charley Kron Tillie Reitz Nettie Woertz Gustie Woertz Judith Duncan Oma Dyer Kattie Rondenbush Nettie Arnold Lose Howard Lillie Howard Nose Fisher Mary Turer Allie Pricell Myrtle Burley Bertha Arnold Heer Alois Horn Louisville

Death of Mrs Elwood at Coryde home

Mrs Mary J Elwood widow of James Elwood died at home four miles south of Coryde last week aged fifty. She had suffered months from a liver disease. She leaves four grown children. Funeral Monday from Paleview with sermon by Rev Toombs. burial at graveyard nearby in quiet ceremony.

Mary J. Elwood James Elwood St.ar Coryde Toombs

New Salisbury Social Notes Mention Visits and Illness

Mrs. Crawford is sick. I A Boston and Isaac Boston visited home folks. Miss Cora Wolfe and Miss Emma Stevens hosted and were visited by friends. Edna Fetock of Louisville and Emma Hahn are mentioned. Harriet Dewees kin visit New Albany. A surprise party honored Arville Deweese on his birthday.

Frank Dowdle George J. Dowdle Franklin Township Robert Crawford I. A. Boston Will Crosby Georgetown Cora Wolfe Emma Stevens Isaac Boston Edna Fetock Louisvile Viswell Emma Hahn Colbert Jenkins Burnville Ed and Marshall Harriet Dewees New Albany Wealthy Tuell Stevens J. FE. M. Wolfe FP. M. Crandall J. R. Lewellen Joseph McCoy Ella Gibson Francis Huxley Home Falls Charles Allen Illinois Hez Allen Loursville Carter Burn Arville Deweese

Taylor Township Social Notes and Nearby Visits

Taylor Township reports from residents include church gathering at Ki LE Presbyterian next Sunday, and multiple visits across Louisville Falls City Posey Means Glanding and Indianapolis. Local youths attended an ice cream social. Grace Sample hosts music, and Grace Mae Sample plans to move to Maryville Tennessee for music studies. A double bereavement notes Valentine Summers and Mary Summers buried in Clift graveyard.

Lawrence Louisville Ki. LE. Presbyterian Church Mitchel Summers Means Falls City Parva Miller Rehoboth Rosewood Mimery Reeves A. McCauley Virginia Mattie Grace Sample Thomas Zimmerman Laconia Dan Cunningham Katie Hartung Lizzie Frantz Hill Dale Glaze Posey Township Loran Teararden Denver Col Morton Davis Edward Bear and Uaughter Gradford William Dallas Cornton Posey V. Ot. Palmer and Son Indianapolis John Bualles Kete Moon Little Frantz W. D. Colvin Miss Grace Maryville Tenn

Resolutions of Respect for Bella Lotich

In memory of Bella Lotich who departed this life August 14 1906. A Young People's Society mourns her loss, hopes to meet again in the blessed beyond. The group cherishes her memory and sympathizes with relatives and friends. A copy is sent to the bereaved family and for publication in county papers.

Bella Lotich Wuaenras Chana Wkdenen Mappa Re Lorien Clarince Gemlbauh

In Memoriam and Prospect from Cahutta Ga by Wm Bennett

Wa Bennett writes from Cahutta Georgia describing the Gen­nise Valley between Unaka and the Cumberland mountains. He praises mild winters and pleasant summers, pure water, fertile farming and improving dairying and truck farming, growing Elberta peaches and strawberries, road improvements, and rapid Southern manufacturing growth inviting Northern visitors. Best wishes to all.

Gennise Unaca Cumberland Mountains Bennett

Local residents visit. various travels around town

Crandall and nearby residents report visits and travels including Mrs. Charles Bye, Charles P. Bye, Henry Fisher, Mrs. Dr. Bird, Ben Melton, John Melton, Mrs. Neal Miller, Mrs. Harry Bruner, Mr. England, Mrs. Maud Hurn, Dr. Poucher preaching, Robert Rusk and wife visiting James Lamb, and other area movements. Several residents travel to Indianapolis and Corydon, and Jackson & Co handles deliveries of salt, coal, and Northwestern fertilizer.

Charles Bye Charles P. Bye Depauw Henry Fisher Borden Dr. Bird New Albany Ben Melton Taswell John Melton Neal Miller Georgetown Harry Bruner W. H. Dyer England Oaktown Maud Hurn Columbus Poucher M. E Robert Rusk Pennington Chapel James Lamb Wmn Abbey Joseph Markwell E. J. Wright Jackson & Co Northwestern Srank Melton Indianapolis James Jackson Milltown David Melton Corydon T. C. Melton Florence Miller Illinois Paris Dusner Tom Jones Robert Crawford Corydon Junction James Wolfe K. I. Glenn

New Furniture Store Cannery Girls Wanted

A local note advertises a new furniture store opening at the Cannery. It lists job openings for local women from Los Angeles seeking work in the shop. The ad invites applicants to inquire locally for positions and pay.

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