Corydon News Highlights Court Witnesses And Local Notes
Corydon week records court activity with many Taylor township residents serving as witnesses in the Miller Colvin case. Local social notes include marriages, visits from Louisville and New Albany, a Jersey heifer sale, skating party, and a Christmas parade of events. Postmaster General Hitchcock plans Postal Savings Bank openings January 3 across states pending funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Ware
New Albany
Miller—Colvin
Taylor Township
Corydon
Miller-Colvin
James Davis
Andrew Bube
Louisville
Robert Daily
Miles Aldrich
Kentucky
Hitchcock
E. B. Cookman
Samuel T. Mann
Miler-Colvin
William H. Miller
Mr. Miller
Democrat
Rosewood
South Twelfth Street
County Township Contests Arouse Interest In Spelling
Teachers prepare for township spelling contests across the county with representatives from all schools. The county spelling contest will be in Corydon on January 21, 1911, with the top three from each township eligible to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
State Department
State Teachers’ Association
Amzie P
Kannapel
Supt
House Burns Near Corydon at Midnight
A nine room residence belonging to Francis Tartarat north of Corydon burned Sunday night around midnight. Harbin Stevens and family discovered the blaze, fighting to save the blind owner and a six year old grandchild who led him to safety. Fire destroyed most contents due to a burned telephone line hindering aid. a few chairs featherbeds and quilts were saved. The origin is undetermined likely a defective fuse and the home is reported a heavy loss with some insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis ‘Tartarat
Corydon
Harbin Stevens
Surprise party honors Mrs Matilda Crosier on eightieth birthday
A Wednesday afternoon celebration marked Mrs Matilda Crosier’s eightieth birthday. Attendees included Mrs Minnie Taylor Mrs Patrick Griffin Mrs John Routh Mrs 8.5 Nye Mrs 13 I P Hurst Miss Charlotte Luckett and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Crosier
Lou Bennett
I. S. Tuell
Jessie Taylor
Marriage of Miss Lillie Richert and Jacob Becker
Miss Lillie Richert daughter of Mr and Mrs Richert and Mr Jacob Becker of New Middletown were united in marriage Monday afternoon at the bride’s home. Rev I W Nord sick pastor of St Peter Lutheran church presided. The ceremony was witnessed by a few relatives and friends. A supper followed and the couple will reside with the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillie Richert
Road matters set for Tuesday after first Monday each month
The Board of County Commissioners keeps Tuesday as Road Day for monthly sessions. All road items including petitions for location or changes of highways should be presented on the Tuesday after the first Monday. Exceptions apply if another day is named for a specific matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arile
Board of County
Old Capital Camp Royal Neighbors elects officers
The Old Capital Camp of Royal Neighbors No 4894 Corydon elected officers for the coming year on Saturday afternoon at their hall. Oracle Julia Neely, Vice Oracle Minnie Taylor, Chanecelor Luluinder, Recorder Malissa OConnor, Receiver Ida Didelot, Marshal Rose Fry, Managers Tertha Baxley and Rose Lockhart, Physician Dr Frank I Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Oracle
Julia Neely
Minnie ‘Taylor
Chanecelor
Lulu Iuinder
Malissa O'Connor
Ida Didelot
Rose Fry
Tertha Baxley
Rose Lockhart
Frank I. Wolfe
Birthday surprise marks 65th for Joseph Denbo
Last Friday marked the 65th anniversary of Joseph Denbo's birth. Relatives and friends sent letters and cards during the day. After supper a rap at the door announced about twenty five visitors who gathered to celebrate. She received several useful presents and greatly enjoyed the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Denbo
Christmas Greetings in Last Demo crat Issue
The paper presents a Christmas issue double its regular size with sixteen pages of prose and verse Christmas stories. It extends best wishes to readers for a merry Christmas and notes the expanded format and content for the holiday edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Democrat
Marriage Licenses Listed for Ephraim Burn and Jennie Floyd
Lawrence H. Mettling and Ethel S cotner. Jacob H. Beeler and Lillie C. itich ort. Ephraim Burn and Jennie Floyd obtained marriage licenses in the period noted. The terse notice lists multiple couples and potential dates or issuing offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim Burn
Jennie Floyd
Lawrence H. Mettling
Ethel Scotner
Jacob H. Beeler
Lillie C. Itichort
Local Births Visits and Upcoming Oyster Supper
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Gonrad last Saturday. Rev. Urley preached at the place Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Lee Swarens of Milltown visited relatives Sunday. Mrs. Maggie Snapp of Corydon spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George Hodge. Otto Hodge of New Albany visits his sister Maud Allen for several weeks. The Modern Woodmen of America lodge at Valley City hosts an oyster supper and entertainment next Saturday at two o'clock. all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Gonrad
Uurley
Lee Swarens
Milltown
Maggie Snapp
Corydon
George Hodge
Otto Hodge
New Albany
Maud Allen
Modern
Woodmen of America
Valley City
Benson Post G A R Officers Elected for Coming Year
The John T. Benson Post No. 527 G A R elected its officers for the upcoming year at the December meeting. James A Harbeson was chosen Commander with John W Blume as Senior Vice Commander and Michael Shine as Junior Vice Commander. George G Schafer was named Adjutant and George W Gresham as Quartermaster. Peter A Day becomes Sergeant at Arms with Thomas Lyskowinski as Chaplain and Lorenzo Barks as D L. Christian Meurer is selected as Post Physician and George H Mader as Engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Benson
James A. Harbeson
V.c
John W. Blume
J. V
Michael Shine
Adj
George G. Schafer
John W. Gresham
Peter A. Day
Thomas Lyskowinski
D—Lorenzo Barks
G—Christian Meurer
George H. Mader
Geo. G. Schafer
Adj.t
Mrs Mary Miles Dies After Brief Illness At Iris
Mrs Mary F Miles widow of Jesse Miles died at her Iris area home Sunday evening after a period of ill health and pneumonia. Funeral held Monday by Rev Young. burial at Jordan burying ground. She was sixty eight. Survived by brothers George and Thomas P Cox. Husband and five children preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary F. Miles
Jesse Miles
Iris
Rev. Young
Jordan Burying Ground
George
Thomas P Cox
An Agreeable Surprise From Rehoboth Ladies
On Tuesday before Thanksgiving Rehoboth ladies visiting the Elizabeth Presbyterian manse delivered pumpkins apples potatoes corn wheat chickens lard canned fruits preserves pickles butter and more. They enjoyed hours of conversation and good cheer and invited friends to come again. Mr and Mr J T Reagan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehoboth
Elizabeth
J.T, Reagan
Lectures on Love Courtship and Marriage Planned in City
Arrangements are under way for a lecture course in the small city with Rev. Dr. Tait of Corydon engaged to speak on Love, Courtship and Marriage. A testimonial from the Nuckols County Herald praises his clear logic and strong Christian home message delivered in Minden and Nelson sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tait
Corydon
Presbyterian Church
W. W. Tait
Minden
Nuckols County Herald
Nelson, Neb
Local Notes From Taylor Township and Louisville
B F Merk was in Louisville recently. Miss Emma Sibert visits Louisville. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Maurice O Bishop O Ban non. Mr and Mrs Harris Colvin and son Kenneth were in Louisville Wednesday. Mrs Abel Colvin seeks treatment in New Albany for a nose growth. Herman Brown and Andy Barnickle delivered hogs to New Albany. Charles and John Hall recently returned home after working in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Sibert
Louisville
Maurice O’ Bannon
Harris Colvin
Kenneth
Abel Colvin
New Albany
Herman Brown
Andy Barnickle
Charles
John Hall
Ilinois
County Protestant Pastors Urged to Organize Bible Classes
Notice calls all county Protestant church pastors to organize Adult Bible Classes in their schools before the county Sunday School Convention and report at the earliest date. Also mentions n21-2 Le W. C. BorHrock Adult Class Supt and adds Get your corn ground into meal at W. E. Pitman’s Central on Friday.
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W. E. Pitman’s Central
Coroner’s Inquest Finds 6 Year Old Virgil Conrad Killed
Harrison County Indiana coroner Henry H Wise rules Virgil Conrad died December 14 1910 after a wagon ran over him. The inquest notes the child about six years old four feet tall and fifty pounds with light hair and blue eyes.
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State of
Indiana
Harrison County
Virgil Conrad
Jae
Particular People Come To Us For Distinct Goods
The shopkeeper explains that customers come not from kindness or size of store but for the higher quality goods they offer. They cater to discerning buyers who seek delicate work and value best service at reasonable prices.
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Hamburg
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Phone
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Pauline Wilson
Congress
Nellie Hunter
Salem
J. T. Reagan
Lvin
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M. I. Ridley
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St. Louis
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Paoli
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W. W. Pait
F. A. Alen
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Indianapolis
Edith Lenora
Prentice L. Hans
Edwardsville
Hans
A. J. Ross
W.T
Tom)Lopp
Seattle
Washington
Lucy Lopp
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Stella
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Winifred Brewster
Edna McRae
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Margaret Bullett
Christine Thornbury
Rhea Lamb
Pring
The
Democrat Now
Cecil J. Hess
Rosenbarger
Santa Claus
Dr Forbes
Laconia
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Oscar Funk
Logansport
Ind
St. Peter Church
Mexico
la Junta
A.J. Watson
Percyavis
J. Logan
Southern Railroad
Ralph Ridley
Indiana University
R. S. Kirkham
Frank BP. Lovicu
A. Simon
Christ ‘Church Cathedral
Postimasters
Miss Pearl Miller
Raymond Dyer
George M. Miller
Franklin Township
Landis
Mar
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Nannie Hopkins
Albion
Id Berry
Providence
Rhode Island
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Jie
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M. C. Hughes
Jesse N Shoemaker
Irace Wiseman
Borden
Herman Shoemaker
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Ulysss Schaefer
FE. J. LaRue
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M. H. Brown
Madison
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Pedagogical
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Angel Food Cake
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B. F. Merk
W. C. BorHrock
Board of Commissioners
WM. Baylor
Henry H. Wise
Orgaon
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