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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1921
Page
12
Verna Adams four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adams died at home in Pfeth township last Saturday from diphtheria. Survived by mother father three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at Mt Zion last Monday conducted by Rev C Youngblood of Central with burial in Mt Zion cemetery.
Ol Kellen nears completion of a new barn as neighbors share news. Ralph and Rush Byerly return from the West to their home. W H Denbo and wife visited Corda Dean near Mauckport. A F Henry and wife visited Guy Bullett's family at Corydon. Roy Stover and family of Corydon spent Sunday with Martin Engleman. Eugene Neely and wife, now in Kentland, Ind., visit for a month. Kenneth Newcomb of Detroit visits Eugene Weeks. Alonzo Wigeman, local fur buyer, was in Corydon Saturday. Community continues pursuit of a higher standard and asks what score card we use.
Mrs Goldie Rothrock visits Abiltown followed by visits from families in Indianapolis and New Albany. A Depauw High School boys basketball team is formed with Cecil Lanner as captain. Local events include a Bachelor Hall candy party, movie trip in a storm, and the Spencer township Farmers Institute at Moberly with talks on dairy and rural topics and a large crowd.
The remains of Mrs Fr S Sappenfield died at her Birkswell home were brought to Campbellsburg for a Saturday service at the Christian church led by Elder John W Marshall. Burial followed in Claysville cemetery. The family, once prominent in Campbellsburg, had many friends. Emanuel Sappenfield is noted as her husband. son-in-law Thos A Teararden died October 31 in Tiberal Kansas after an hour illness. he was cashier at Peoples State Bank there.
The Sunday School at Pennington Chapel, five miles northwest of Corydon, will host a Christmas entertainment with a Christmas tree on Saturday night, December 24. Admission is free with a free will offering to cover expenses. leftover funds go to the Sunday School. All are welcome.
A note announces that a class of teachers attending a short story course with Prof. Skerry from Bloomington will meet on December 10. The article says a future meeting date will be provided to teachers and notice will appear in this paper.
Glen Bartle son of Rev W D Bartle and Miss Margaret Pauline Mittank both Indiana University graduates wed November 26 at the groom's Salem home with his father officiating. They move to Chillicothe Illinois where he serves as High School principal.
A display at Miles' Variety Store features an assortment of china bowls and cake plates for customers to choose from. The offer is listed under item code N-20-3w.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Elizabeth M. FE church held a bazaar and supper at the Ladies Aid Hall last Saturday afternoon and evening. It attracted town and community members and netted about $200. Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank W Shireman and daughter Evelyn and Mr and Mrs Hugh Rhodes who attended and enjoyed the occasion.
Philip Seacat, Depauw Prosecuting Attorney, visited last Monday on business. Several residents from Cannelton, Frenchtown, Blue River, Leavenworth, Des Moines Town, and Marengo visited or stayed with local families on various days. A newborn died at three days old, a saddle was stolen from Joe Lincoln, and illness affected Mrs. G. W. Faylor.
The Annual Meeting will be held at No. 3 Washington Schoolhouse in Franklin township on Saturday December 24 at 1 P M. All stockholders are requested to be present. Signed Pp A Bruch Secretary.
Auction in Taylor township on Saturday December 17 items include one hay fork 150 feet hay rope and blocks one buggy harness one work harness one saddle double trees and single trees forks hoes iron kettle and numerous other articles auctioneer W F Lawson Four percent cash discount sale notice D-7-2w
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