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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1912

Page

2

Deaths in Crandall and Taylor township families

An 87 year old Crandall resident, Jacob Sheler, was found dead in his home after a day spent tending to chickens. He leaves a daughter and three sons. funeral held with Rev. Jean. Ilisha Flanagan of Taylor township died after long rheumatism with pneumonia as immediate cause. services at Glenwood Church. He was about 49, survived by a widow, five children, two brothers, five sisters. The notice also lists obituaries, property sales, and social notices from local residents including tenant farming interests, visitors from Indiana and Michigan, and upcoming sales in Corydon and surrounding areas.

Jacob Sheler Crandall Sheler Jontreshan Henry Val Adam Philip John Jean M. I. Church Ilisha Mlanagan Taylor Township Glenwood Church J. T. Reagan Elizabeth Glenwood Stobert Stewart James John Flanagan Gilbert Reed Frank Potts Frank Gary Hunter Lugall Illinois

The Martin Hotel Advertisement in Corydon

An advertisement for The Martin Hotel in Corydon invites visitors attending courses paying taxes or other purposes to stay and dine. It boasts twenty six rooms and assurance that guests receive value for every dollar, with John 8. Martin as proprietor.

Corydon Cours Martin Hotel John Martin

Young Mares for Sale Near Elizabeth Indiana

A team of three year old bay mares offered for sale by Fred Lierly of Elizabeth Indiana. Residence two miles southeast of Elizabeth. R R 1 phone Elizabeth FRENEE 73-w.

Elizabeth Fred Lierly Ind. R. R Elizabeth Frenee

Beech wood cords for sale and poultry lineup

About 100 cords of beech wood in 16 inch lengths offered by J H Jones Eureka Corydon Ind Also Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels White Leghorn hens and assorted pullets listed by Guy H Hess Corydon Ind Eureka phone 172-2 Also poultry stock notes and sale inquiry from C R Minton Georgetown Ind regarding items and requests for responses

J. H. Jones Eureka Corydon Ind Plymouth Guy H. Hess Corydon Ind

Thomas Stewart Dies in Taylor Township After Illness

Thomas Stewart died at his home in Taylor township last Saturday near noon after several weeks of illness. He was eighty four years and twenty four days old. Funeral services were held Monday at Rehoboth church with burial in the church cemetery. He served as a Union soldier in the Civil War and is survived by an aged blind widow and two children. He had been married twice to sisters.

Thomas Stewart Taylor Township Rehoboth Church Ev. George W. Lamb

Farmers Institutes Held Across County With Local Organization

Last week Palmyra Fountain church Lanesville and Corydon hosted farmers institutes starting Monday and ending Friday. Instructors Martindale Lindley and Bye taught scientifically and experientially, urging farmers to base work on soil air and sunshine. Local presidents were elected in each town and county coordination established with Purdue.

Palmyra Fountain Church Lanesville Corydon Messrs Martindale Lindley Bye T. J. Martin Fountain Millard Conrad Willard Rosenburger Frank Lotich John Lyskowinski Chris Goeswein Ed Windell James Brewster Leander Bottles Liskowinski Kora Sxeller Lue Purdue Farmers’ Institute C. W. Thomas

Mrs. Robert Hardsaw Dies at 18 in 1912

Wilbie M. Hardsaw a youth born January 4 1894 died February 1 1912 at age 18 years 27 days. She was daughter of J S and Anna B Coffman wife of Robert Hardsaw married January 12 1912. Funeral held Friday at Wesley Chapel M E Church conducted by Pastor Geo W Speedy.

Wilbie M. Hardsaw J. S Anna B. Coffman Robert Hardsaw Arlice William P Arvil Otto Montgomery H. R. Hisey Jesse Flanigan Marselia Coffman Wesley Chapel M. Fc Geo. W. Speedy

Fractures Limb by Fall on the Ice in Spencer Township

James Murr fell on ice en route to John Murr's blacksmith shop fracturing both bones of the right leg above the ankle with one break in two places. George Murr rescued him after hearing calls for help. Mrs. M A H Applegate of Denver visits relatives and plans Florida trip. A new baby born to Walter Rothrock in Spencer township. family now nine children. 40 acre farm for sale or rent two miles from Corgo. inquire at office. Bagdasarian speaks four languages at Christian Church tonight. admission 20 cents.

James Murr Simpson Murr Spencer Township John Murr George Murr Walter Rothrock Salmor Corgo

Tenth wedding anniversary gathering at Green home

On Tuesday night January 80 about 40 friends gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Green in Lanesville to honor their tenth anniversary. Attendees included numerous local families and the event featured tin presents fruit cake pie and coffee with ushers named John Ehalt Adam Hahn Albert Day and Margaret Kasteleiner among others. All guests departed late in the evening wishing many more anniversaries.

Henry Green Lanesville Adam Hahn John Ehalt Elerman Miller Albert Day Albert Kasteleiner Gertie Margaret David Schnell Philip Ott John Zabel Frank Yost Herman Bauer Louis Hussing Edmund Zabel John Garing Charles Loew Maggie Benson Margaret Kasteleiner Mrs. Green

Dr Gringle Lectures For Corydon High Senior Class

Dr Gringle lectured to a good audience at the Corydon High School auditorium last Friday on How to be Happy While Living. The former Lutheran minister and Lyceum News editor in Indianapolis spoke with wit and force, illustrating happiness through smile making and pleasant interactions.

Corydon High School Gringle Lutheran Church Ous Dr. Gringle Lyceum News Indianapolis

Jury Commissioners Draw Juries For February Term

David Miles and F. M. Bartley, Jury Commissioners, drew names for the February term petit jury. The list includes Josiah W. Grable Harrison township Edward Watson Geo. W. Turley Geo. B. Miller Franklin Valentine Sheler Ki zi Amos Trowbridge Blue River David Goss Joe C. Smith Webster Irank W. Pearson Thomas W. Knight Taylor James H. Glasgow Posey Lewis Clark Spencer. Andrew P. Stonecipher and family plan to move to LaCrosse LaPorte county with two sons already there. John Frakes reports fifty three pounds of honey found after cutting a bee tree near Heth township. Sherrill of Washington township travels for Cotton Brokerage work. Mr and Mrs John Craycroft visited Samuel Craycroft last week.

David Miles F. M. Bartley Josiah W. Grable Harrison Township Edward Watson Geo. W. Turley Geo. B. Miller Franklin Valentine Sheler Amos Trowbridge Blue River David Goss Joe C. Smith Webster Irank W. Pearson Thomas W. Knight Taylor James H. Glasgow Posey Lewis Clark Spencer

Metz 22 Roadster Demonstration in Corydon

An agent announces the Metz 22 Roadster for Harrison County with a demonstration car at a Corydon garage near the Post Office. The 22 horsepower four cylinder water cooled car seats two or three, costs 495 dollars, yields 25 to 30 miles per gallon, 100 miles per pint of oil, and 8 000 to 10 000 miles per tire set, and is guaranteed to climb hills and operate dependably.

Harrison County Corydon Metz

Petition for Road Improvement in Harrison Township

Notice filed by Harrison County Auditor WM Taylor that a petition from freeholders including David Danner David G Miles and John P Addle seeks grading draining and paving of a one mile stretch of Corydon and New Middletown public highway in Harrison Township Indiana. The plan calls for eight to ten foot width with stone bed four inches bed rock six inches crushed stone and two beds of screenings to be laid and connected to the east line of Harrison Township. The petition requests referral to a civil engineer and two viewers and also requests adjournment and publication as required.

Harrison Courty Harrison Township Board of Commissioners State of Indiana Harrison County Eeriaon County Indiana Corydon and New Middletown Corydon Harrison Wooster David Danner David G Miles John P. Addle Taylor

Eggs for Setting Barred Rocks from a Good Laying Strain

Setting eggs available for Barred Rocks from a proven laying line. Fifty cents per setting and three dollars per hundred. Contact Martin Engleman R. R. 2 Eureka. phone 72-mos.

Martin Engleman R. R Eureka

Cox Chosen as Democratic Candidate for Indiana Third District

Hon William K Cox of Dubois county announces his candidacy for Congress to represent Indiana's Third Congressional District, subject to Democratic action across district counties.

William K. Cox Dubois County Indiana

Gobbel Seeks Prosecuting Attorney Post in Three-County Circuit

T deldel T Gobbel of Crawford County announces candidacy for Prosecuting Attorney of the Third Judicial Circuit which includes Harrison Crawford and Terry counties subject to the action of the Democrats in the three counties.

Tildel T. Gobbel Crawford County Third Judicial Harrison, Crawford 2Erry

Harrison county candidates seek Democratic renomination

Remmie Blerly of Posey township and William Habermel of Harrison county seek the Democratic nomination for representative to the legislature, pending county party action.

Remmie Blerly Posey Township Harrison County William Habermel

Henry W. Denbo Seeks Harrison Clerk Nomination

Harrison township resident Henry W. Denbo campaigns for Harrison Circuit Court Clerk as a Democrat candidate. He notes previous public service, seeks county primary support, and acknowledges limited time to canvas due to deputy clerk duties. Amos Lemmon signs as supporter.

Henry W. Denbo Harrison Township Harrison Harrison County Harrison Circuit Amos Lemmon

Candidate J L OO BANNON Seeks Harrison Auditor Post

Auditor hopeful J L OO BANNON enters the race for Harrison County auditor subject to Democratic party action in the county. The filing centers on party backing and campaign objectives in local governance.

J. L. OO Bannon Harrison County Cucnty

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Corydon National Bank of Corydon National Bank Corydon, Indiana W. E. Cook B. S. Applegate G. W. Applegate, Jr Death Gomes Elisha Flanagan Long Franklin Township Hitness Ohio River, Savings and Loan Association W. 1 Bullett Lew M. O'Bannon Kathyrn Eaton Palmers, Ind Theo. L. Barry Detroit Mich Geo. Jenkins Newman Miss Riley Harve Franks White Cloud Waco Nebraska Remmie Bierly W. Inman John Seales New Albany Charles Ju. Hildebrand Taman Seales D. P. Hiser Corydon, Ind Rlr Henry H. Brown Washington Indianapolis Star W. EE. Cox St.Petersburg Fla C. R. Minton Georgetown Farmer’s Institute Christian Church C. P. Trotter Company Petit Jury Andrew P. Stonecipher LaCrosse LaPorte County Alfred Walter Ora Wiseman Mrs. Stonecipher John Frakes Heth Township Straud ~Herrill James M. Sherrill Washington Township John Craycroft Samuel Craycroft Pike Congress Prosecuting Attorney John H. Shuck
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