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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1919

Page

3

Death of Mrs Williams Pioneer Resident at Montevideo

Mrs Rachel Williams aged 74 died Wednesday at her Montevideo home after bronchitis and influenza weakened her. She was born in Indiana in 1845, married G. S. Williams in 1866, and lived in Nicollet and Renville counties before settling in Montevideo. She leaves her husband, two sons, a daughter, a sister, and other relatives. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM at the Methodist church. Rev. J. S. Ketterwell to officiate.

Montevideo Rachel Willams Harrison County Indiana Nicollet County Minnesota G. S. Williams Renvills County P. John E Harriet E. Aitchison A. A. Clark Hamlem Williams Methodist Church Ketterwell Uninn. Daily News Wear Valley City Aaron and Margaret Shields Bean Col Jesse Shields Aitchison Carrie Hays

Alma Sonner Weds Julius Rothrock at New Albany Church

Miss Alma Sonner and Julius Rothrock of White Cloud were married Thursday afternoon at the Main Street M E church in New Albany with Rev W B Howerton officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Ambrose Cline and the groom is the son of Mr Julius Rothrock. he recently returned from World War I service in France. They will reside with his parents over the winter.

Alma Sonner Julius Russell Rothrock White Cloud M. E New Albany W. B. Howerton Ambrose BB. Cline Julius Rothrock France

Time Deposits Sought by Farmers State Bank

The Farmers State Bank of Lacesville solicits time deposits offering pay at a stated rate. This notice urges savers to consider fixed term deposits with a percentage return. Potential investors are advised to contact the bank for details and terms.

Brunee-Worley Couple Wed in Jeffersonville Ceremony

Miss Wallie Bruner and Shelby Worley of Palmyra united in marriage last Friday in Jeffersonville. The bride works as an assistant at The Citizens Bank in Palmyra, and both are well known in the community. Friends extend congratulations.

Wallie Bruner Shelby Worley Palmyra Jeffersonville Citizens Bank

Tire found near Corydon offered for reward

A 30x81 cent Kelley-Springfield auto tire with rim was left at a location between Corydon and Ora Shock's on the Manckport pike. The finder should contact Ed O'Connor at the office for a reward.

Corydon Ora Shock’s Manckport Pike Ed O'Connor

Revival closes in Heidelberg as preacher Gray aids by wife

Heidelberg district notes report revival closed Thursday night December 11 with twenty two conversions led by Rev J Gray assisted by his wife and Rev Alva Bennett of Elizabeth. Also listed are local visits, births, and property purchases among area families.

J. ©. Gray Alva Bennett Elizabeth Hazel Shireman Harry Hottell Dixie Kron Youngblood Fair View Harriet Cunningham Wayne Cunningham Henry Lang Francis Francis Hotell Last Sunday. Rev. Pearson Rev. Gray Heidelberg

Harrison County Telephone Co. Officer Election Notice

An election of officers of the Harrison County Telephone Co. will be held at Crandall on Saturday January 3, 1929. All stockholders are requested to be present. John Gleitz, Pres. B. Anderson, Sec.

Harrison County Telephone Co Crandall

Supreme Court upholds wartime prohibition in 1920 ruling

The Supreme Court declares the wartime prohibition law constitutional and in force. Justice Brandeis, Louisville native, writes the opinion with all justices concurring, noting war powers persist despite Armistice as the nation heads to January 16 1920 when manufacture and sale of intoxicating liquor becomes illegal. Distillers rush to export bonded liquor before the deadline.

Supreme Court of the United States Justice Brandeis Supreme Bench Wilson Supreme Court Brandeis Louisville Kentucky Congress Germany

Indiana Republicans Gripped by Tax Law Turmoil

Indiana Republicans face a tax law crisis as internal splits widen. Governors Goodrich and organization leaders weigh special sessions while Congressmen demand party clarity. Legal battles mount over the law and horizontal property value increases threaten local funding and county solvency.

Indianapolis, Inc James P. Goodrich Indiana Republican National Committee Washington Congress Will Hays National Committee Little Napoleon Napoleon Goodrich State Tax Board Hay Superior Court of Indianapolis State Board Republican Republican Board Republican State Board

Community Notes From South Boone Area

South Boone John King is on the sick list. Evans Landing visitors came to see Thomas Cooper and family near Oak Ridge. Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs Zella Ashton next Friday afternoon. Roy Reeves leaves Laconia Corydon mail for Louisville to work in a Post Office. Taylor Cunningham now carries mail between Laconia and Corydon. Edna Faith and Hattie Pindell visit Mrs John Best. Edna Stepro remains at home with rheumatism. Mrs Martha Zimmerman and Alice Zimmerman visit Mrs George Inman near Memorial. Amzie Leibert fractured his collar bone while skating on Evans pond Dr Weaver of Elizabeth attended. George L Crosier plans Florida winter trip. Lieut James A Noe guest of sister Mrs Henry Greer. birthday supper served.

John King Harvey Cunningham Evans Landing Thomas Cooper Oak Ridge Zella Ashton Roy Reeves Laconia Corydon Louisville Taylor Cunningham Hattie Pindell New Albany Edna Faith West Boone John Best Edna Stepro Martha Zimmerman Alice Zimmerman George Inman Memorial Amzie Will Leibert Evans’ Pond Dr. Weaver Elizabeth George L. Crosier Florida

A DAUGHTER OF EVE. May Frank

A humorous poem from The Louisville Times recounts the tale of Sue Lee, a sought after girl whose charm lies in letting her suitors talk while she listens, leaving rivals puzzled by her appeal. The piece frames social wit and courtship dynamics in a light, period-voice tone.

Susan Lee Sue

Deportation Ship Sails with 249 Reds to Northern Russia

A New York harbor departure sent 249 anarchists, communists, and radicals toward northern Russia where they will join Soviet territories. The group, banned from the U S for plotting against the government, chanted anti American slogans as the ship left. Officials say the Department of Justice maintains a card index of 60 000 radicals under scrutiny and aims to deport all who advocate violent overthrow. The public notes no room for enemies of the government in the United States.

New York Harbor Russia America Department of Justice Reds

Death of Corydon Child Harl William Hunter

Little Harl William Hunter born October 15 and an invalid from birth was found dead last Thursday morning in Corydon. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the A B church conducted by Rev J L Battram with burial in Cedar Hill cemetery.

Harl William Albert Hunter Corydon A. B. Church J. L. Battram Cedar Hill Cemetery

Berger Re elected in Wisconsin District Amid Disloyalty Controversy

Victor L. Berger, Socialist, wins a Fifth Wisconsin district special election over Henry H. Bodenstab with 24 367 votes to 19 561 amid calls for his seat denial after recent expulsion for disloyalty. About 9000 abstained as debate intensifies over Congress seating Berger.

Victor L. Berger Congress Wisconsin Henry H. Bodenstab Berger Godenstab Representative Vogt Berger'sistrict United National House United States American Legion

Mauckport School Weeklong Vacation Announced

Mauckport teachers and pupils set a week off starting Monday. Local sugar price listed at 240 per Sb. Several residents noted illness and visits, including Mrs. Thompson and Mr. Hardsaw. A bazaar by the M E church Ladies Aid succeeded, and former State Normal students plan a Corydon banquet Saturday evening.

Sb. Alford Rogge Margaret Rowe Curtle Hisey Merle Byerly M. E. Church Carver Building State Normal Terre Haute Corydon

Publican machine bat coming to light in revolt

Citizens awaken to Republican forgulation and clamor for accountability as publican influence is exposed. Public anger grows over perceived manipulation and political entrenchment.

Republicak

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