Anniversary of Dr and Mrs Irvin Celebrated At East Chestnut
A crowd gathered at the home of Dr James D Irvin and his wife on East Chestnut last Saturday December 18 to mark their eighty fifth wedding anniversary. Mrs Maggie Morris and Miss Ella Logan their nieces served refreshments. They married in Corydon in 1844. Mrs Agnes M Jordan is the only wedding guest still living locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James D. Irvin
East Chestnut
Maggie Morris
Ella Logan
Dr. Irvin
Irvin
Corydon
Agnes M. Jordan
North Market
High Streets
Henry Funk
Webster Township
Harrison County Farmers Attend Indiana State Grange Meeting
Harrison County farmers including Mr. and Mrs. H R LeMay and John Lyskowinski of Franklin Grange and Mr. and Mrs. James Lockhart of Harrison Grange attended the Indiana State Grange gathering in Columbus last week. Judge James F Cox gave the welcome address. Seventy three members were initiated into the Fifth degree and ninety two into the Sixth degree. Aaron Jones was reelected Master of the State Grange and John Lyskowinski was reelected Assistant Steward, with expectations for further advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. LeMay
John Lyskowinski
Franklin Grange
James Lockhart
Harrison Grange
Indiana State Grange
Columbus
James F. Cox
Grange Lodge
National Grange
Aaron Jones
State Grange
Indiana
Franklin Township
Stewart
John
Christmas Eve program at St Peter's Lutheran in Flatwoods
Miss Minnie Rupp visits Corydon relatives and Mrs Henry Rupp visits daughter in Corydon. Sunday social at Mrs Voelker’s for her birthday with Bertha Schoen Clara Voelker Amelia Voelker Martha Walter Alfred Schoen Gustav Schoen Henry Foreman John Hild Andy Voelker Henry Blunk Robert Blunk Ed Deitrich Robert Walter Hol Schneider Hugo Walter. Philip Weis and Adele Schneider are ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Weis
Adele Schneider
Minnie Rupp
Corydon
Lotta Dammon
Fred. Seitz
Henry Rupp
Maurice Griffin
St. Peter's Lutheran Sunday School
Henry Voelker
Bertha Schoen
Clara
Amelia Voelker
Martha Walter
Messrs
Alfred and
Gustav Schoen
Henry Foreman
John Hild
Andy Voelker
Henry
Robert Blunk
Deitrich
Robert Walter
Hol. Schneider
Hugo Walter
Local Movers and Weekend Visits Across Bridgesport
Bridgeport notes list Jack Carter moving to West Point last week and Eugene Villiar Jr relocating from Hellman farm to his father's place. Charles Cunningham of the Louis ville street railway visited home folks. Wm Svorman, a local teacher, and family spent the weekend at New Albany. Philip R Williams moved to his heights home from George Wright farm. Alva Meeks and Miss Loweth of New Albany visited Uncle Tom Peters at Beeler's Landing on Sunday. Maurice Baker and Leonard Smith lingered on the Kentucky shore Sunday evening unable to cross due to floating ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Villiar, Jr
Hellman Farm
Charles Cunningham
Louisville Street Railway
Wm. Svorman
New Albany
Philip R. Williams
Little Bob
George Wright
Heights
Alva Meeks
Miss Loweth
Tom Peters
Beeler's Landing
Maurice Baker
Leonard Smith
Kentucky Shore
Partnership Dissolved Notice for Settlement
We have dissolved partnership and notify all indebted parties to call and settle before January 1, 1910. This is our second notice to you. We must collect accounts, so please call and settle without delay. 23.2 A. %, Bursurr & Son & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bursurr & Son & Co
Oakes Bakes on Short Notice at Chuck's
Oakes steps in with a quick bake at Chuck's, delivering a fresh batch on short notice amid the busy 22-2w period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakes
Chuck’s
Christmas Greeting From The Democrat Reader Note
Christmas time is celebrated worldwide with reflections on the birth life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The message recalls peace on earth love and the hope he offers to humanity and extends warm wishes to readers and patrons of The Democrat.
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the Democrat
Annual C W E M Meeting at Christian Church
The Christian Woman's Board of Missions held its annual meeting at the Christian church last Thursday afternoon with about seventy five attendees from other churches. A duet by John H Heth and Mrs Lee Lockhart and an address by Mrs Frank Wells State President of the U W E M closed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Woman’s Board of Missions
Christian Church
John H. Heth
Lee Lockhart
Frank Wells
U. W.E.M
Franklin Grange Elects Officers for Coming Year
Franklin Grange No. 1593 elected officers at their regular meeting last Saturday. James A. Harbeson named Master with H R LeMay Overseer and Mrs Zula Lottich Lecturer. Other officers include James H. Smith Stewart and Sylvester C. Markwell Assistant Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Grange
James A. Harbeson
H. R. LeMay
Zula Lottich
Stewart
James H. Smith
Sylvester C. Markwell
John W. Gresham
Albert Benson
Johnyskowinski
Nicholas Berg
Ceres
Mattie Horner
Pomona
Emma Sims
Flora
June Gresham
Emma LeMay
Christmas Reflections on Joy and Charity by Grover H. Mapler
The writer urges embracing Christmas as a universal beacon of peace and love, celebrating the giver of all gifts and the reach of Christ’s message. He reminds readers to mourn Cherry Mine disaster victims and to nurture brotherly love across social divides in the season of giving.
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Christ
Cherry Mine
Grover H. MapeEr
A Faithful Beast Dies at Age of Thirty-Three
The horse Deck died December 7 1909 four miles northwest of Corydon at age thirty three. Owned twenty eight years by Misses Marie and Nannie Hickman daughters of the late Philip Hickman. Foaled 1876 in Scott Township by an Arabian sire from a Corydon circus and Canadian mare dam. A gentle saddle and buggy three gaited horse kept well cared for by the family.
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Deck
Corydon
Hancock News Briefs Include Local Visits and Christmas Plans
J A Crayden made a business trip to DePauw on Tuesday. A Christmas tree will be at the school house Christmas Eve. A protracted meeting is in progress at the M E church. Al Lofton and wife of Brush College visited Frank Crayden on Sunday. Thomas Renean and wife visited relatives in Corydon and Louisville.
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J. A. Crayden
DePauw
M. E
al. Lofton
Brush College
Frank Crayden
Don’t Send Cash by Mail for Payments
Advisory warns against mailing cash and urges payments via bank checks or Post Office Money Orders to ensure delivery and traceability. It notes cash sent by mail is frequently lost, leaving the sender unable to recover funds or identify recipients.
Death of John Kennedy of Blue River Township
John Kennedy aged 83 of Blue River Township was found dead in his bed at Ad Rudolph’s home where he lived. Ill health for years, heart disease listed as cause. Survived by five children Kate Schepp New Albany Louis Hartman William Martin and Michael Kennedy all of the county. Funeral at St Mary’s Catholic church Bradford on Friday morning.
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John Kennedy
Blue River Township
Ad Rudolph
Mr. Kennedy
Ireland
Kate Schepp
New Albany
Louis Hartman
William
Martin
Michael Kennedy
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Bradford
Quiet Home Wedding Unites Meyer and McCoy in Lanesville
Miss Emma F. Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs Chris Meyer of Lanesville married Cort W McCoy at the bride’s parents home last Sunday at 6 PM. Rev H A Barton officiated in the presence of family. The bride is a leading Lanesville schoolteacher and the groom a respected young farmer. They will reside in Lanesville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma F. Meyer
Chris. Meyer
Lanesville
Cort W. McCoy
H. A. Barton
Adopt the Orphans at Westfield Home Overcrowding
Dr Hurry laments overcrowding at the Westfield Home for Orphans and asserts every child should find a welcoming home. The piece argues that public refuges cannot replace nurturing motherhood and urges prospective adopters to seek out children to provide love, care, and a proper home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hurry
Westfield Home
Indianapolis Star
Resolutions of Respect for Joseph Heuser at New Salisbury HS
The Sophomore class of New Salisbury High School expresses mourning for Joseph Heuser a studious industrious jovial classmate and helper in school life. They vote to drape his desk in mourning copy resolutions on the minute book and high school record frame a copy in the building and send notices to county papers and the family. Effie Routh Will Felliy Katherine Bill George Adam Maud Dome Victor McIntosh A. O. DeWeese, Prin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Heuser
New Salisbury High School
Effie Routh
Will Felliy
Katherine Bill
George Adam
Maud Dome
Victor McIntosh
A. O. DeWeese
Prin
Black Creek News Notes and Local Updates
August Ott relocates to the Knell place. Mrs. Jacob Schoen slowly recovers after weeks in critical condition. Bell suffers neuralgia. Payton may move to Louisville for a Southern Railway position after holidays. James A Payton offers his farm for sale and asks to publish the ad in The Democrat. Henry Wright offers candies nuts and fruits at Kings Cave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wmn. Bell
Jacob Schoen
Irl Payton
Louisville
R. R. Co
James A. Payton
Democrat
North Pole
Prof. Baker
Morris Baker
No. 3
Leonard Smith
Seven Springs
Henry Wright
Kings Cave
Swift's Premium Calendar for 1910
Four color sheets celebrate classic songs America Home Sweet Home Old Folks at Home and The Old Oaken Bucket. Features author biographies autographs song history and on reverse full piano score. Subjects include Payne East Hampton Home Newton Park Street Church Foster Homestead Pittsburg and Christy minstrel.
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Swifts
America
Home
Sweet Home
East Hampton
New York
John Howard Payne
Samuel Francis Smith
Newton
Mass
Park Street
Boston
Foster
Pittsburg
Stephen Collins Foster
Christy
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Harrizon County
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Paynter
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Lew M. Owen
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