Death of Mrs. Mary Windell in Corydon
Mrs. Mary Windell aged seventy five years dies at home in Corydon after pneumonia. Widow of Solomon Windell she leaves nine children with one infant death. Surviving children include Manton in Louisville and several in Indiana. She joined the Methodist faith early, later Congregational, and funeral services were held at Heidelburg church with burial in the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Windell
Corydon
Solomon Windell
Manton
Louisville
Sarah Mathes
Wardinsburg
Ind
Anns MacIntosh
Kokomo
Cort
Indianapolis
Clarence
Zettie
Grace
Samuel
Methodist Church
Congregational Church
Heidelburg Church
Santa gifts at Miles Variety Store for boys
Readable fragment notes a Christmas display at Miles Variety Store featuring a large base drum set donated by Santa for boys. The item is identified by playful tag lines and appears in a holiday-era shopper scene with a store marquee and imagined toy showcase.
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Santa
Miles
One Day Late with Supplements at Democrat
The Democrat explains the issue is delayed by swamped staff and heavy Christmas copy and ads. Editors added a second supplement on Tuesday to handle overflow, noting parts two and three and urging readers to view both supplements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Democrat
Settlement Notice From D.7-2-w, Vv. H. BULLETT & SONS
A terse settlement reminder from D.7-2-w on behalf of Vv. H. BULLETT & SONS requests immediate contact to arrange payment. The note emphasizes urgency and thanks the recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vv. H. Bullett & Sons
Palmyra toddler dies of peritonitis
Talmage Weber two years old son of Mr and Mrs Charles Weber near Palmyra died Friday morning at home from peritonitis. He is survived by his parents a sister Helen and two brothers Harold and Martin. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church Palmyra conducted by Rev Walter Bond from Indianapolis and burial followed in Palmyra cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmage
Charles Weber
Palmyra
Helen
Harold
Martin
United Brethren Church
Walter Bond
Indianapolis
Rural Auction At Taylor Township By W. W. Lawson
Arthur Hendrick will hold a sale in Taylor township on Saturday December 17 starting at 10 oclock A M. The auction features 250 bashels white corn 3 tons baled timothy hay 3 tons baled red clover hay 3 tons baled alfalfa hay 6 tons wild hay baled and 1.5 tons baled wheat straw with a 4 percent cash discount on sums over 5.00. W W Lawson auctioneer S A Kelley clerk D-7-2w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hendrick
Taylor Township
W. W. Lawson
S. A. Kelley
Death of Prominent Citizen in Blue River Township
Noch Hancock, a respected farmer of Blue River township, died suddenly at home last Monday at age eighty years and twenty six days from heart trouble and dropsy. He is survived by his wife, son Sidney Hancock, and daughter Mrs Ella Berkshire. Funeral services were held at Hancock's Chapel last Tuesday at 1 30 PM conducted by Rev Horace Sonner with burial in the nearby cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noch Hancock
Blue River Township
Sidney Hancock
Ella Berkshire
Hancock's Chapel
Horace Sonner
Georgetown A C Defeats M W A In Two Wins
The Georgetown A C traveled to New Middletown and beat the M W A team 43 to 12 and 36 to 11. Baylor and J Lyskowinski starred for Georgetown while Reus led the M W A side.
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Georgetown
Georgetown A. C
New Middletown
Baylor
J. Lyskowinski
Reus
Wed
Hand Painted China Sale by Mrs. C. B. Mevian
Beginning Friday December 9 at her home, Mrs. C. B. Mevian of Louisville offers a large collection of hand painted china and parchment lamp and candle shades as Christmas gifts. Also Miles' Variety Store promotes silk hosiery and cotton stockings for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Mevian
Louisville
Clara Bennett Tlen
Miles’ Variety Store
Corydon Man Swarts Ends Life After Flurry of Odd Purchases
Horace Swarts, 51, who appeared in Corydon after thirty years away, bought a Victrola and clothing with bank checks, claimed a rich western marriage, and spent lavishly. He later died at his brother Walter Swarts home after taking six grains of arsenic. Investigations traced no verified funds and unresolved questions about his past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Horace Swarts
Walter Swarts
Swarts
Scott Township
Conrad & Son
Co. P. Trotter & Co
First National Bank
Colorado Springs
Colorado
C. W. Conrad
Conrad
Indianapolis
West
Corydon National Bank
Tfurley Conrad
J. L. Rowe
Rowe's
Trotter's
W. E. Amy
James L. Luckett
Potato Run
Harrison County Harrison County news and notices
A cluttered local page describes supplements and ads for Christmas promotions and financial books. It lists orders for Making Money Make Money by H L Barber, Investing for Profit, and a mailing address in Corydon Indiana. It also notes an extension course for short story writing with a roster of Harrison County teachers and students. Arthur Hendricks of Taylor township plans a public auction December 17 for his property on the R A Colvin farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Barber
Herman Kopp
Corydon
Ind
Harrison County
Prof. Skerry
Bloomington
Hugh Rhodes
Arlie Fogal
Christine Reising
Bettie R. Baxley
Ruth Denbo
William Kirkham
Julius Kirkham
Geo. Reuter
Ruth Taylor
Anna
Belle “Scharf
Kean Irwin
Elizabeth Davis
Olga Smith
John Daley
Molise Keller
Lenore Lahue
Eldon Smith
Gilbert Smith
Arthur Hendricks
Taylor Township
Democrat
Hendricks
R. A. Colvin
Arthur
The
Hurst petition drives for pardon from Crandall arson
A local editorial condemns George L. Hurst’s bid to win release from the Jeffersonville Reformatory after being convicted of arson in Harrison County. It notes jurors and county officials signed a pardon petition, questions the timing, and denounces attempts to free him before his sentence ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Hurst
Crandall
Jeffersonville Reformatory
William Ridley
Harrison Circuit Court
Harrison County
Hurst
Timony
John Shuck
Shuck
Reformatory
Harrison
Greencastle
Department of the State
Ashworth
Indianapolis
Local Teacher H. M. Walker Dies Not Yet
H M Walker of near Maysville Kentucky, long ill, is in a Baltimore hospital for six weeks of treatment. Doctors diagnose liver trouble. He once taught at Corydon High School. His wife is Barbara Cook, daughter of Judge C W Cook and his wife of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Walker
Maysville
Kentucky
Baltimore
Maryland
Walker
Corydon High School
Barbara Cook
C. W. Cook
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Santa Claus
Toyland
Gresham Camp
Oscar Saulman
Werene
Frank Wilson
Anker Tee E
John Y. Hudson
Wm. H. Morrin
Claude Deubo
Charlies
Emily Watchman
Everett Wright
Bulleit
Mee
Enoch Hancock
Mr. Rowe
Geo. K. Gwartney
Walter
W. H. Morris
George Higdon
New Amsterdam
J. W. McAdams
Mr. Higdon
Walton
Marengo
George Hurst
Crawfordsville
Bedford
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