Corydon Post Office Classified as Second Class
Circulation 3400 and editor LEW M. O Bannon Proprietor reference the Corydon Indiana post office as second class matter.
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1920
Page
4
Circulation 3400 and editor LEW M. O Bannon Proprietor reference the Corydon Indiana post office as second class matter.
A court visit notes English resident J. K. Connor is blind yet operates a six room home six lots and a store with typical goods. He weighs items with a balance scale but handles deliveries, payments and change himself while walking quickly to customers and whistling, a cheerful presence in town.
A local business urges all patrons who owe money to settle their past due accounts immediately. They note that collections from customers and other sources are insufficient to cover bills, and they have had to borrow from the bank to meet obligations.
Since the last report, licenses issued to Samuel McMonigie and Fay Jacobs, Henry A Wright and Helen Lincoln, Walter Mosier and Anna Hottell, and Charles E Wolfe and Fiona Fravei.
A five room house with a garage wash house barn and office is for sale. Described as a good piece of property and not high priced. For further details inquire at this office.
George A. Miller son of Edward and Elizabeth Miller born Wesley City July 16 1857 died Owensville October 16 1924 at age 67 years three months after a brief illness. Funeral at White Church three miles southwest of Princeton with Masonic Lodge service. buried nearby. Survived by widow seven children sixteen grandchildren and multiple relatives. Also mentions business line and local storage batteries dealer closing note.
Mrs. Marion Bushaw aged 65 widow of Dr. Bushaw was struck by a truck driven by Hade Sloan while crossing Marenzo street on December 20. She moved back toward the vehicle to finish crossing and was killed instantly after striking her head on a rock. Sloan surrendered and an inquest cleared him of blame.
The Pisgah Lodge of Masons installed officers for the coming year last Monday evening. New officers include Cecil Miles as Master in Charge, Jain Miller as Senior Warden, Sam Riley as Secretary, T. J. McClaren as Treasurer, Dan Griffin as BD, Ben Applegate as Junior Deacon, J.D. Hall Allen as Senior Steward, W. Hettle as Junior Steward, Harry Mortis as Tyler, Lee McKim as Chaplain. Installing officers were Past Masters C. P. Hays and Maurice Griffin. A supper followed at I. L. Rosenbarger’s and Monday was St John’s Day.
Icohn B. Stewart died Sunday afternoon at 5 o clock at the family home near Elizabeth after a two year illness. He was 72 and survived by his wife, three daughters Mrs Ed McKinney of Elizabeth Mrs Frank Bowling of New Albany and Mrs Anna Hunt of Dana Ind seven grandchildren and three brothers James Mansford and Joe. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the residence with burial in Elizabeth cemetery.
The marriage of Miss Harriet C Bulleit daughter of Mr and Mrs P C Bulleit of New Albany and Mr Wilson H Gibbons of Salem was announced to take place at noon today at the bride’s parents home on the Grant Line Road New Albany. The bride is well known locally where her family lived until after high school and she has taught at New Albany High School for several years. Mrs Gibbons has many relatives and friends here who extend congratulations.
Silas Smith of Crandall married Luella Bucktnh of Brazil Indiana on Christmas day in Clinton Indiana by Rev George E Francis. The couple, both teachers in Brazil, visit Mr and Mrs J T Smith of Crandall.
Henry Jaegers has the amatiam. Peter Stilger is seriously ill, Aunt Kate Bizert also sick. Mrs Lillie Garing called from Fowler due to illness. Mattle Blume poorly. Andy Dire, now of Louisville, visits his mother Mary Direk on East Main. Rob Sims from Breckinridge and Ed Bacon of Pea Ridge in town recently. Election over six weeks, Republicans hopes. Anderson Deering and Paul Kneell open a shoe repair shop on Main Street. may add barber shop. Jay Keith moved to Kentucky. George Lind’s wagon horse incident on school hill caused a flip. no serious injuries. Charles Simier and wife in buggy accident with minor scratches. Christmas preparations under way. best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Your Correspondeit.
Mrs Linda Bruner improves after illness. Laweky Routh and wife visited Depauw relatives. Edgar Deitrich and wife from Iowa visit Mrs Deitrichs parents. Martin Kennedy traveled to Palmyra for business. Frank Crayden and wife visited C M Routh. Paul Bigler and daughter Pearl in Corydon for dental work. Charles Crandall and mother relocate from Arkansas. Lewis Heffner and wife to Elwood for winter work. James Crayden and family visited Jacob Arnold. Alva Weidbaker and wife visited Zeb Radent?s.
A cheerful Christmas day gathering at the Corydon home of Mr. and Mrs. Cotted G. Rosenbarger included Dr J Rhodes and son Herman, Chas Keller, Clarence Reed and children Inez and Daniel, Alonzo C Marsh and son Frank lin from Camp Brages North Carolina, Floyd Rhodes and son Paul. A bountiful dinner was served and all enjoyed the day.
Miss Davie Wright and Lorin Tyler were united in marriage in Louisville Kentucky on Christmas Eve by Rev W W Carmett. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Thos J Wright of New Albany and formerly of this county and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs William Tyler of Georgetown. The couple have many friends in the county who wish them a long and happy life together.
Christmas observances across Corydon and surrounding towns featured church services and plays. The Corydon Methodist program raised 463.80 for European relief, with the Men’s Class donating 300. other churches held midnight masses and White Gift services, aiding the needy with food and cash gifts. Contributions supported Armenian relief and missionary funds.
Mrs. Elsie Ashley of Crandall and her ex husband Charles Ashley, whom she divorced about a year ago, remarried at New Albany on Christmas Day.
Births report a daughter for Mr and Mrs Wm Seibert and a daughter Martha Helen for Mr and Mrs Ora Adamson. Several residents and relatives travel for Christmas visits, including Mr George H Haub and family in Louisville and Miss Rowena Dannreuther visiting from Sheffield Alabama. Church program at ME Church is praised as a success.
The New Middletown School plans a box supper at the M. W. A. Hall next Thursday night December 80. Everyone is invited to attend.
Reverend Ralph O Pearson and Mrs Carson and their children from Waldron are spending holidays with his sisters Mrs A Z Blake and Mrs H M Irwinson in New Albany.
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