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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1915
Page
7
A sermon urges believers to actively invite others to church. It emphasizes the peace and fellowship found in services and urges readers to take family and friends, spreading the message of religion and doing something for God and man.
Foster and Himmelheber announce a new auto bus line from New Middletown to New Albany via Corydon with round trips. Departures begin at 7:00 a.m. from New Middletown, 7:30 a.m. Corydon, 8:30 a.m. Louisville, arriving 9:30 a.m. at New Albany. Return from New Albany at 3:30 p.m. Fare 50 cents for New Middletown and Corydon, 25 cents from Laneaville.
Last week near Phrimmer's Chapel featured Nathan Smith purchasing Os Brown's house as he and his family moved in. Mrs Wm Mader of New Aang visited Thanksgiving with her parents. Mrs W LaHue and son Arthur from Jackson township visited Harve Lene and family. Mrs John Bruch has returned from Arkansas for the winter. A Turley plans four new rooms and pie suppers were held at Nos 4 and 10 with prizes for popular homemakers and cork bottle guesses. Edmonia Faith and Jim Lord won cakes and cigars respectively. Bruce Markel and Misses Edmonia Faith and Mary Lord were mentioned as teachers and students in local gatherings.
Abe Martin presents a whimsical collection of para graphs and sketches in a new volume titled New Sayings and Sketches by Abe Martin. The book, bound in six calico styles with an illuminated jacket, is offered by Abe Martin Publishing Co. of Indianapolis for $1.06 postpaid.
Rev. Henry Wilford McCown of Harrison county born December 12, 1838 near Lanesville. He joined the Methodist Episcopal church in 1866 at Mifflin and was ordained local preacher in 1881 at Gentryville. Survived by Mary Jane Eastridge, one brother Dr C C McCown, and three sisters. died November 25. funeral at Laswell cemetery. Miss Tena Haub guest of Mrs C A Jones assisting in revival at Liberty View church.
The town enjoys fine weather for hog dressing as Hubert Ray from near Fort Benton visits. A pie supper at Byrneville raises funds with votes for prettiest girl and ugliest man, while community members travel to Independence and St Louis for family visits. Mosier Mill prepares for winter layup as residents report on local happenings and greetings.
In Argenta Illinois residents report a busy week with Thanksgiving services at the M E church and a Presbyterian address by Rev Adams. Miss Gladys Lindsey of Chicago visits Miss Anna Duvaut. box social at Zion school raises up to 7.60 per box and Nate Burkham wins the Thanksgiving goose by pairing 79 with the goose’s 80 grains eaten.
In loving remembrance of Florence Lee Allen born September 15 1915 died November 18 1915 at age 2 months 8 days. She suffered briefly with a sudden spasm and passed away Thursday night with her parents James E Allen and Emma Wright among those left to mourn.
Rev. James Bébbjet, formerly pastor of Christiarch, died Wednesday night December 1 at his home after English. he was fifty eight and survived by wife and several children. Remains were taken to Eck erly for burial last Saturday. Also note: Friedley Studio offers hand painted pictures on convex glass ready to hang at reasonable prices. C C Bundy offers half sole repairs.
Government surveyor William B. Douglass brings a cliff dwellers relic from New Mexico to Washington to back a proposal for a National Park of Cliff Cities. Gov. William C. McDonald leads the New Mexico National Park Association which seeks federal recognition and science backing amid opposition.
Local residents share visits and travels including Mary Hill in Louisville and the Woertzs in Elizabeth. A pie supper at Green Brier school draws a crowd. Henry Kirk farm changes hands and Owen Pinaire recovers after appendectomy in Orlando. Virgie Miller thanks friends for birthday postcards.
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