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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1912

Page

3

Mrs Elizabeth G Sheler Dies at Crandall at 51

Mrs Elizabeth C Sheler of Crandall died Friday at four p m after a three month stomach illness aged 51. Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 30 p m at United Brethren church Crandall, Rev H W White officiating, burial in Zoar cemetery. She leaves six children two sons John and William and four daughters Mamie Jennie Mrs John Rouden bush and Mrs Guy Sims, plus one brother Henry Bickel and sister Mrs Fritz Eberle. She was a member of St Peter Lutheran Church.

Elizabeth C.sheler Crandall United Brethren Church H. W. White Georgetown Zoar John Sheler John William Sheler Mamie Jennie Sheler John Roudenbush Guy Sims Richmond Indiana Henry Bickel Corydon Fritz Eberle Louisville Sheler St. Peter Lutheran Church

Presbyterian Church Bazaar and Oyster Supper

The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will hold a bazar and oyster supper in the church basement on Friday afternoon and evening, December 18. The bazar opens at 1 PM and continues into the evening with oysters served from 6 PM onward. The public is invited.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church

A Guessing Supper By New Middletown Ladies Aid

The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church in New Middletown will host a guessing supper in their hall on the evening of December 18. The event is open to the public and invites everyone to attend.

M. E. Church of New Middletown

Splendid Lecture Delivers Education Message in Corydon

The United Brethren church hosted R. E. King a New York newspaper editor for the second lecture in a course. High School students formed a large portion of the audience and the speaker urged college education as life preparation while sharing stories. Receipts totaled $50.05 with the High School receiving the full amount.

Corydon United Brethren Church R. E. King New York State

Serious Injuries After Fall At Roy Evans Shop

Charles H. Siegwald remains confined at home in South Corydon for over a week after a Monday fall down the stairs of Roy Evans carriage repair and blacksmith shop. Initial fears eased as his condition improves and recovery is hoped. A guessing supper is planned for December 18 at New Middletown for community fun.

Charles H. Siegwald South Corydon Roy Evans

Minister Propels Interest in Local Pulpit as Crossfield Preaches

Dr. R H Crossfield president of Transylvania University preached at the Christian church last Sunday, urging higher ministerial pay to attract more young people to the ministry and missions. He spoke on The Ideal American of Tomorrow and stressed education and religion as future drivers of progress. He visited the high school and stayed with Rev M A Cossboom. L Keller and family celebrated Mrs Crossfield's birthday with a surprise dinner.

R. H. Crossfield Transylvania University Lexington Kentucky Christian Church Corydon M. A. Cossaboom Crossfield

Aged Woman Dies After Long, Noted Life in Franklin

Mrs. Manervia Lynn Riley died Wednesday December 4 at her son B F Riley’s home in Franklin township. Born April 15 1825 she was eighty seven years seven months and nineteen days old. She married John Keithley in 1848 after his death in 1846 and had two children Delbert Keithley and Mrs J W Pritchett who survive. She later wed Franklin Riley who died in 1898 and had five children of that marriage only B F Riley remains. Three daughters Lugretia Lewis G W Pfrimmer and an infant preceded her in death. She joined the M E church as a child and lived a Christian life. Funeral at Pfrimmer’s Chapel conducted by Rev S McVey with burial nearby. She saw five generations in her family and was the last of her pioneer line.

Manervia Lynn Riley B. F. Riley Franklin Township John Keithley Delbert Keithley J. W. Pritchett Franklin Riley C. P. Riley Lugretia Lewis G. W. Pfrimmer Pfrimmer Bha Craven Lynn Pfrimmer's Chapel McVey Child of God

Preaching Shifts to Afternoon at Heidel berg Next Sunday

J B Stalcup the druggist made a business trip to the city on Monday. The notice states preaching will be held at Heidel berg next Sunday at 2 30 PM instead of 10 30 AM.

Heidelberg J. B. Stalcup

Obituary Notices for Mrs Lucinda Emily and Mrs Theressa Reiter

Mrs Lucinda Emily, wife of John Emily, died in New Albany last Saturday and was buried here after a Christian church funeral led by John B. Heth. Survived by two children Eee Emily and Mrs T Vandelen, she had lived in Corydon and near Bridgeport Posey township, aged 63. Mrs Theressa Reiter, born Theressa Purple, died at her Louisville home on November 27 at 35. further notice will appear next week. Oysters oranges and candies advertised by Rogenbarger’s.

Lucinda Emily John Emily New Albany Christian Church John B. Heth Mia. Lee Lockhart Zell Shuck T. J. Hudson D. M. Rowland Trvin Applegat Irvin Corydon Bridgeport Posey Township Emily This County T. Vandelen Theressa Réiter Louisville Theressa Purple Democrat

Hoosier Elm Chapter backs Old State House purchase

The Hoosier Elm Chapter D A R Corydon endorses Indiana state ownership of the Old State House and grounds and to beautify the square park. A three member committee is named to assist, including Mrs. M A Cosgab oom, Mrs. Wilson E Cook, and Miss Jennie Griffin. Russell Sieg of South Dakota visits Spencer township, plans to stay through winter.

Hoosier Elm Daughter of Wilson E. Cook Jennie Griffin Hoosier Russell Sieg South Dakota Ham Sieg Spencer Township

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Ladies’ and Children’s Rubbers Arctics Rubbers Mrs.lizabeth G. Sheler Rosenbarger New Middletown DR. R. H L. ©. Keller Mrs. Lucinda Emily Rogenbarger's Advt American Revolution
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