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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
4
The Cornton Democrat notes upcoming public sale at Joseph Gilmore residence on December 17 with a span of mules and farm implements. It mentions, among many items, holiday goods at Heckelman’s, a pie supper at Walnut Valley, and various local visits and court term adjournment amid community events.
J M Resch of New Middletown and Master Thos Weaver of Elizabeth visited Corydon. The item lists local trades, visits, and notices including property, farming yields, medical updates, a school Parents Day, and appointments with local professionals.
Tr J Applegate of New Albany visiting Corydon since Monday. Mrs Join Black and son Wanga of New Albany visited Corydon relatives last week. Mrs Lorena Haub of New Albany guest of Mr and Mrs Henry Seburn last week. Ernest and Zetla Browne home from Moores Hill for Thanksgiving. Rev Claude P Zepor moves address to Columbus Junction Iowa. Sam Vogt admitted to Harrison Circuit Court bar and now attorney. Miss Katie McKee of Martinsburg WV visiting Miss Leslia Estner. Miss Esther Sibert of Crandall with grandfather visiting Wyandotte. Son of Pete Hill near Corydon injures left hand hunting. Major A Menzies Mt Vernon and John W Spencer Evansville in Corydon. Fred and Mancel Lindsey left for Martinsville to visit relatives ten days. Capt John R Avery near Corydon renews subscription to Democrat. Mr and Mrs William Leggie of Frankfort Ky visiting relatives near Buena Vista. Charles J Hilderbrand and family thank friends for kindness during illness and death of Mrs Sarah E Hilderbrand. Corydon High School Alumni Association meeting Friday after church services. 48 matters to be considered. The Corydon Leader suspended publication week before prize giveaways were to occur. Charley Woodward enlisted in U S Army and sent to Jefferson Barracks. Christmas goods advertised by J L Rowe. Rev W D Bartle preaches for peace rather than war, urging gospel outreach.
On Thursday evening December 3 at 8 PM at the New Albany Business College E Main and Ninth Streets three gold medals will be awarded for top work. Miss Mary Schoonover earns one for greatest improvement in Penmanship Mr Earl Chamberlain for best speed in Touch Typing and Miss Minnie Winn for highest average in all branches of the Full Business course. A program is planned and all are invited.
Mr and Mrs Jacob O Pfrimmer will travel to Omaha Nebraska for a month or more to visit their daughter Mrs Allce Pfrimmer McLaughlin and to attend the National Corn Show there. Uncle Jake will exhibit Harrison County corn samples. Both are over seventy nine and remain active in agricultural circles.
Harrison county teachers gathered in Corydon for the annual session with 174 teachers present and a 35 cent enrollment fee. Topics included School Difficulties and Prof Elwood Kemp of State Normal Terre Haute lectured on History, followed by Kemp’s travelogue A Summer’s Ramble in Europe and Una Dell Berry of Lafayette performing God Give Us Homes.
William Glaze, 87, died at his home in Posey township last Sunday evening after a brief illness of pleurisy. He helped establish Riverside Presbyterian church at Sugar Grove and remained a loyal member since its dedication on August 1, 1908. He married Martha Deatrick in 1857. seven children survive. Funeral Monday at Riverside Church, Rev. M. L. Rice presiding. burial at Elizabeth cemetery.
Ettie Olive Brown daughter of Ed ward and Maggie Brown died November 21 1908 at six months ten days old. She lived near Corydon Junction and is survived by her father mother and one sister. The funeral was held November 22 at Hursttown Church conducted by Pastor J O Sibert and she was buried nearby.
In New Albany last week gold leaf valued at $95 was stolen from two dental offices. Dr. W. S Woodside on Pearl Street lost an $80 leaf kit, and Dr. Noble C. Mitchell on Spring Street had a $15 leaf package taken. Entry was by prying a window. thieves seem familiar with dental offices.
Miss Pear Tranum daughter of John H. Tranum Webster township and Mr J O Ludlow son of Mr and Mrs Reader J Ludlow Boone township were married Sunday afternoon at Rev Jas Teeter residence in Central. They will reside with the bride's father for the present.
Members of Valley City Camp No. 3549 M W of A are notified that elections will occur on the regular meeting night December 5 1908 to select officers for the following year. Lee Kinrngr Clerk.
All members of Gresham Camp No 3270 M. W. of A are requested to attend the regular annual election of officers on Monday. GC. W. Thomas and Gixor Lorrick are named as Consul and Clerk.
The Enquirer Company in Cincinnati invites readers to critique its weekly issue to tailor content for families. It emphasizes guidance for fathers on income, mothers on household management, and children’s wholesome influences, with a weekly non sectarian sermon by Chas. T. Russell. Sample copies available.
The Webster township Board of Finance invites written proposals from Indiana banks and trust companies to receive up to a specified amount of public funds on deposit. Proposals must be executed on official forms, include personal or surety bonds, and be submitted between 10 AM and 2 PM on January 4.
The estate will Auction six horses twelve head of cattle hogs corn hay growing wheat farming implements and household items. Cash only for five dollars or less. For sums over five dollars credit nine months with note from purchaser and approved surety at six percent interest. Waives valuation and appraisal laws with attorney fees. George Haas administrator. C B Kopp auctioneer. Dec 2.
The undersigned David G. Agnew is appointed administrator of the estate of Margaret E. Agnew, deceased, of Harrison County Indiana. The estate is solvent. Attorney Lew M. O'Bannon represents the administrator in this matter.
Mrs Emma Bott wife of Michael Bott died at the family residence near Palmyra Thursday morning. The funeral was held at United Brothern church Friday conducted by Rev. Enoch Stevens. She left a husband and nine children including Mrs John Herthel Mrs John Huff Mrs Frank Fessel John Chas and Ott Ed of Texas and Mrs Bertie Finley of St Joseph Ill. The family says Mr Bott was away in the city receiving eye treatment and did not hear the news until his return home.
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