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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1921
Page
1
Jury Commissioners Edward Damon and James Best met at the Clerk's office and County Clerk William R. Stevens drew the names of men to serve on the grand and petit juries for the September term opening next Monday.
Letter writers urge Indiana voters to approve or defeat amendments including superintendent selection, legal admissions, term limits, and a graduated income tax with exemptions. Opponents warn the tax amendment lacks legislative restraint and could threaten the ballot system.
A freight eastbound train killed a man identified as Robert E. Bartram age 24, near Ramsey one mile west. He was found dragged eight to ten feet with body split above the hips. The American Legion secured family contact in Richmond Virginia. burial arranged with Lawrence & Adam undertakers. Inquest delayed to confirm identity and incident details.
Mrs Celestia Louder wu owner of the Louden hotel announces closure of the hotel next Monday September 5 and a public sale on September 24 She will not receive guests or serve meals between these dates and space over the Democrat office is for rent Local notices urge reliable operators to maintain a clean, well served establishment in Chicago-bound plan
Cards announce the marriage of Miss Irene Margaret Crusins to Mr. Edgar L. Yeager on Saturday August 27 in Muncie. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob W. Crusins of Muncie and the groom, son of the late Chas Yeager of Mauckport, has taught near Muncie. They reside in Bloomington where he studies at Indiana University.
Mrs. Frank Strausman of Dodge City Kansas visits her brother Charles Dellinger in Jackson township and her nephew J W Del linger of Corydon. Formerly Miss Jennie Dellinger she left the county thirty seven years ago and this is her first return since childhood. She compared her return to Rip Van Winkle after a twenty year sleep.
The passage notes a plan to classify counties for voter registration. If Amendments 1 2 and 11 pass and 9 and 19 fail it will matter little about the remaining items.
The fair proved a great success with fine horse, cattle and hog exhibits plus grain and vegetable displays. Attendance ran lower than previous years and visitors spent less money.
The Sixty Second Harrison County Fair in Corydon closed after strong crowds and high judging across horses cattle hogs grain vegetables and poultry. Judges included J B Durham Mel Wolfe E S Collier Co M Job R A Trath and Oscar McCollum with notable entries from local firms like Waggoner's band and Leach Wallin Trio. Tickets sold totaled 14 245 general 2 059 night shows and 2 466 grand stand. receipts promise a neat surplus.
County Sheriff Isaac E. Orwick Town Marshal George Higdon Mr Orwicks son Earl and Roscoe Baxley found a complete distilling outfit in the upper story of Cortez Criswell s garage at Palmyra They brought it to Corydon and it is now in Sheriff Orwick s possession A part of a second still was found They arrested Cortez Criswell before Squire W H Morris who gave bond and was released Criswell claimed the still is not his property.
Jack Raymond Rector died shortly after one o'clock Saturday morning August 27 after a two week illness. He would have turned two on December 28, 1921. Funeral services were held at the New Salisbury M E church the Rev FL Co Raaf delivering a touching discourse. Remains laid to rest in the church cemetery amid floral offerings. Survived by his parents a half sister four grandparents and many relatives and friends. Mother identified as Nora Crawford daughter of Geo Crawford.
A brisk ad notes extra heavy red rubber can rubbers priced at a dozen for 16 cents at Miles' Variety Store, cataloged as A-31-8-w.
During the fair, Sheriff Orwick and Marshal Higdon, assisted by Frank Morris and Roscoe Baxley, arrested four strangers at the railroad depot on gambling or shell game charges. Names given were Robbins, Wynnegar, Chadwick, and Flanigan. one suspect fled but was later released. Robbins and Wynnegard pled guilty and paid $35 in fines and costs. others faced liquor and public intoxication charges with bonds set.
Vogt's Garage in New Middletown Indiana offers a fine running one ton Chevrolet truck, model year 1920, registration A 31 2w.
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