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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1923

Page

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Death of Young Man Elmer Brown

Elmer P. Brown son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Brown of Boone township died at Degreeness Hospital Louisville after four weeks illness of appendicitis and complications. He was 22 years 5 months and 20 days old. Funeral at Oak Grove church with Rev. C Youngblood. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by parents one brother Herbert and two sisters Mrs Harold Yeager and Miss Mary Brown. Herbert returned from Akron to attend.

Elmer PD. Brown Jesse Brown Boone Township Degreeness Louisville Josiah W.grable Corydon Oak Grove Church Herbert Harold Yeager Manekport Mary Brown Akron Oho

Girls dominate as Corydon teams split with Scottsburg

Corydon girls beat Nazareth College 21 to 7 while the boys fall 33 to 17 at Scottsburg. Reports note Miller with many shots but no points in the first half and McClain strong for Scottsburg as crowd support stays loyal through the loss.

Bors Scottsburg Corydon Yraver Miller McClain Otheys Scottsfire Scottsburge Nazareth College Louisville ELS T. Nazareth University of Louisville Catholic Community Center Nazareth Corydon Tito Nazareth C Swan Eee McAuliffe Gailey McGaun Flock Weineman Christley Morgan Jones Chi Boldrick Morgan Cook

Good 160 Acre Farm Five Miles From Corydon

For sale 160 acres near Corydon with seven room house, large bank barn, corn crib, wagon shed and outbuildings. Includes cellar cistern spring water water for stock fruit trees about 50 acres tillable eight acres in wheat. Mail route and pike access with another pike planned. Inquire at the office. F-14-1.

Corydon

Tell City Man Visits Crandall on Business

M. Sheldon of Tell City was in Crandall on business last week, according to local activity notes.

M. Sheldon Tell City Crandall

Death of Union Soldier Levi Blunk

Levi Blunk, 85, a Civil War veteran and Webster township official, died at home in Louisville after a long illness on February 6. Funeral services were held at New Albany, with burial in Soldiers' National Cemetery. He leaves a wife, seven children, twelve grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

Levi Blunk Abr. Blunk Louisville Melock George Whrafts New Albany A. G. Connolly Central Christian Church Soldiers’ National Cemetery Mr. Blank This Kentucky Co. BK Ind Webster Township Harrison Jackson Townships Bapuist Church Old Salem Baptist Church New Middletown Tie Iim Juin T. Blunk This County Gabe and Stevenson Blunk Mary Frost Leonard Grabler Pearl Blunk Loursville Losson Kusler Bonner Springs Kansas

Lincoln Birthday Observances Highlight Indiana Ties

Last Monday February 12 marked Abraham Lincoln's 114th birthday with patriotic programs nationwide. The piece notes Lincoln's Indiana boyhood and urges history students to study his formative years in Spencer County and beyond.

Abraham Dlinceln Larue County Kentucky Hodgenville Indiana Tlinois Avraham Lincoln Spencer County Mr. Lincoln

Large Gift to Baptist Work from Camden Farmer

Mr. John C. Penn of Camden Carroll county left two large farms and property valued over 520,000 to Indiana Baptist work. Proceeds will support Franklin College Crawford Industrial School and the convention permanent funds. Earlier Grafton Johnson of Greenwood donated 100,000 for Franklin College building funds. Carlos M. Dinsmore, General Superintendent.

John ¢. Penn Camden Carroll County Camden Batist Church Wreck Cave Indiana Baptist Franklin College Crawford Industrial School Convention Indiana Grafton Johnson Greenwood

Keller Manufacturing Sells 276 Wagons to Australia

Keller Manufacturing Company of this place builds 276 heavy wagons for an Australian order. This is the second order after a prior 150 wagon shipment, signaling potential for larger future orders.

Keller Manufacturing Company Pacific Australia

Card of Thanks from Zimnermin Family

Andy Zimnermin and his wife express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and deaths of their three daughters.

Andy Zimnermin

Democratic Editors Meet in Indianapolis Midwinter Session

Indiana Democratic editors gathered at the Claypool Hotel in Indianapolis for their annual midwinter meeting. Nearly 500 attended the banquet as speakers praised Woodrow Wilson’s leadership and critiqued Harding and the Republican Congress. The group elected officers and planned a summer meeting in Vincennes for late May or early June.

Indiana Democratic Claypool Indianapolis Riley Woodrow Wilson Harding John H. Heller Decatur Rick Miller Kern John W. Kern Tom Vageart Cleet Samuel M. Ralston Joseph MM. Cravens State Senate Ion. Gottschalk House Mr. Ralston Tellig Ralston Banqqueters Washington Dick Miller Spink Arms Hotel

The Changeable Weather

The piece notes unprecedentedly varied weather in a short period with freezing cold rain hail snow and springlike days. An old neighbor once joked about the weather changing all in one day. It ends by speculating on February weather in Harrison county.

Harrison County

Ex Senator Hemenway Dies in Florida

James A. Hemenway of Boonville Indiana a former member of Congress and US Senator died in Miami Florida last Saturday night after a long illness asthma and rheumatism. He had moved south seeking relief with his physician by his side but the Florida climate could not restore his health. He served in both houses of the National Congress representing Indiana.

United States James A. Hemenway Boonville Indiana Miami Florida Hemenway National Congress Congress

Mrs. Mariah Duley Dies at 83 in Corydon

Mrs. Mariah Timley Duley widow of Lewis M. Jouley died at her son John Duley’s home in Corydon after a two week illness. Funeral held Monday at her home church with a quartet, burial at Perseverance Cemetery. Survived by five sons, one daughter, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. lifelong United Brethren member.

Mariah Timley Lewis M. Jouley John FL. Duley Corydon Lagrippe Fin Soa J. H. Toombs Corydon Alb Charch Fred Damentelser N. RB. Davidson Nellie Bullett Mildred Farish John Hi Heth Perseverance July Faith John II Jesse George Amzie Steve Stepro Latfield Indiana Jacob Bryansville United Brethren Church

M. E. Revival Begins in Lanesville With Sunday Message

Revival in progress at Lanesville led by Rev. Earl C. Taylor of Newtonville M E Church Indiana with music by Prof. Hyram Vinson from Taylor University. Vinson, a former Army musician, has served in multiple states and earlier mission in France. Series runs through February 25 with attendance reported good.

Lanesville M. A. Farr New Albany Indiana Earl C. Taylor Newtonville M. E. Church Newtonville Ind Rev. Taylor Pittsburgh God Bible School Cincinnati Ohio Pennsylvania Hyram Vinson Taylor University Upland Vinson Texas Kentucky Illinois North Carolina Tennessee Virginia Arkansas Adjutant General Department Bourges Cher France

Mrs Mary Highfill Trotter Dies in Kansas

Mary Highfill Trotter widow of Wil ford I. Trotter died February 7 in Columbus Kansas. Born near Corydon she moved West after marriage and was buried at Columbus. Survived by her husband a daughter Mrs Frank Armstrong and three grandchildren and a sister Mrs Chas Stevens of Corydon. Bob Crawford Southern Railway agent at Crandall returned to duty after illness.

Kansas Mary Highfill Trotter Columbus Wilford I. Trotter Valley City Corydon Frank Armstrong Kan Chas. Stevens Bob” Crawford Southern R. RR Crandall

Davidson Dies at North Market Street Home After Long Illness

William Henry Davidson died at his home on North Market Street last Friday morning after a prolonged illness, likely cancer. He was 60 years old and had served as Justice of the Peace in Garrison township and Deputy Marshal of Corydon. The funeral Sunday at his residence was conducted by Rev. J. G. Moore and John H. Vieth, burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery with a four-member quartet and six pallbearers.

Willian Henry Davidson North Market Street O'Cloeck Sle Minnie Davidson Lewis Tracewell Evansville John Davidson W. D. Rosenburger Elizabeth N. Binkley Solomon Vandeveer New Albany Davidson Corydon Garrison Township J. G. Moore John H. Vieth Cedar Hill Cemetery J. Hudson Earl Miller Nellie Bullett Katherine Hudson Mollie Keller Frank E. Watson Dowling McGrain Wiliam Chinn Lee Lockhart John Stepro Waldo Flock

Lakeland Star Telegram Reports Southland Citrus Plant Progress

Lakeland Florida coverage notes a large photo of the new Southland Citrus Products Company factory under construction. The article claims the company has funds to build debt free and lists W H Bussabarger as expert canner and superintendent. It highlights rapid city growth with roughly 170000 dollars in January building permits.

Lakeland Florida Lakeland Star-Telegram Lakeland Florida W. H. Bussahbarger Corydon Southland Citrus Products Company W. H. Bussabarger

Gerichs Hosts Corydon Tish School Basketball Boys

Prof and Mrs W. G. Gerichs hosted nine Corydon Tish School boys and substitutes at East Chestnut street for supper last Saturday. Guests included Robert Stepro Wilson Roberts Lynn Miller Herbert Habermel Stevens Kirkham Marion Kemp Harry Davidson Carl Ott Lewis Brown and the Stepro couple. The coach hosted to honor the team for their skill in winning gauges.

W. Gerichs Corydon Tish School East Chestnut Street Robert Stepro Wilson Roberts Lynn Miller Herbert Habermel Stevens Kirkham Marion Kemp Harry Davidson Carl Ott Lewis Brown John Stepro Gerichs

Aged Woman Adaline Ellis Dies After Stroke

Mrs Adaline Ellis widow of George Ellis died Thursday February 8 at her son Charles Ellis home near Palmyra after a paralytic stroke. She was eighty two and survived by two sons Charles of Palmyra and David of Illinois. Funeral services were held Sunday at Palmyra U B church with burial in Palmyra cemetery conducted by Rev Rubel.

Adaline Ellis George Ellis Chas, Ellis Palmyra Charles David Illinois Palmyra U. B Rev. Rubel

Art Payne Orchestra to Make Phonograph Records in Richmond

Art Paynes Orchestra from Hawaiia Gardens in Louisville will depart Saturday night to Richmond to record phonographs. It marks the first Louisville group to make records. Earl Shireman, son of Mr and Mrs Frank W Shireman, is noted trumpet player of the group and has long been active in orchestra work.

Art Payne Hawaiia Gardens Louisville Richmond Corydon Earl Shireman Frank W. Shireman

Turkey eggs for sale from Bourbon red breed

Pure bred Bourbon red turkey eggs sell for 3.00 per 9 eggs with fertility guaranteed. Ship by insured parcel post anywhere in the U. S. Insured shipments add 25c. Mrs. Wilfred Giles Depauw Ind. Fire destroyed a large hen house on the farm of Victor McIntosh near New Salisbury last week.

0. S Wilfred Giles W. Depauw Ind Victor McIntosh New Salisbury

Death of Mrs Matilda Brown in Corydon

Mrs Matilda 4 Brown wife of Ir win Brown died at her home in Corydon on Saturday February 3 after a five year illness aged 59 years 10 months and 22 days. Funeral services were held at Corydon Christian church with burial in Cedar Hill cemetery. She leaves husband three children and four grandchildren with a sister and half sister surviving.

Matilda Corydon Christian Church J. G. Moore Corydon M. E. Church Cedar Hill Cemetery James B. Brewster John H. Heth Lee Lockhart Stella B. Caughlin Nettie Briffett Isaac EB. Orwick Edward Hottell Wm. H. Rosenbarger J. A. Jordan Lee Reas Ben Abbott Lee McMontgle Corydon Harry Hamilton Louisville Thomas Brown United States Army Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis Lavina Thompson Fulton Kentucky Letty Tindall Boone Township Tramilton

Gleitz Zollman Tie The Knot In Lanesville Church

Herman Gleitz son of the late George Gleitz and Clara Zollman daughter of Mrs. Emma Zollman were married at St John’s Lutheran Church near Lanesville last Sunday night. Rev Otto Schumm officiated in the presence of the congregation. A reception followed at the bride’s mother’s home. A second reception was held at the groom’s uncle’s home in South Franklin township. The couple will begin housekeeping on Henry Vogt’s farm in South Franklin township.

Herman Gleitz George Gleitz Clara Zollman Emma Zollman Lanesville St. John’s Lutheran Church Otto Schumm Chas. A. Walther South Franklin Township Gleitz Henry Vogt

Large House Burns Overlooked Corydon Home

A two story frame residence belonging to Geo DeVol two and a half miles northwest of Corydon burned last Sunday night. Fire likely started from a defective kitchen flue and spread rapidly destroying the building before neighbors could assist. Mr and Mrs DeVol were alone in the house and could not call for help due to a cut telephone line. The blaze occurred about eleven o'clock and the property was partially insured by Hathermel and Jules Agency with a severe loss to the owners.

Geo. DeVol Corydon Hathermel & Jules Agency DeVol

Shrigley Home Burns Near Corydon

The dwelling of James C. Shrigley two miles east of Corydon burned early last Friday morning. He lived alone and little household effects were saved as fire crews battled the flames. A defective flue is suspected as the cause.

James QC Shrigley Corydon

Truck Burns West of Palmyra in Produce Run

A New Albany truck on a Monday afternoon fire destroyed the vehicle and cargo two miles west of Palmyra. The driver was trapped briefly under the truck but escaped unharmed.

Palmyra New Albany

Mrs Elizabeth Kraft Dies at 80 in Palmyra Area

Mrs Elizabeth Kraft wife of Philip Kraft died Tuesday night February 16 at her home near Palmyra at age eighty. She is survived by her husband and two brothers John and George Bopp. Funeral services and burial were at Central Barren on Thursday.

Elizabeth Kraft Philip Kraft Palmyra John George Bopp Central Barren

Card of Thanks for Mrs. Matilda Lagle

The family thanks neighbors and friends for kindness shown during the sickness and death and burial of their wife and mother Mrs. Matilda Lagle. Husband and family.

Matilda Lagle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Elmer D Louisville Hospital Co. H Roberts Ee. Carter Stepro Williams Brown Fes Bell Kirkham Younts Kimimick Carter Johnson Yount Wabermel Kemp St. Navier Our Boys Good Farm Levi Bhimk Carlos M. Dinsmore Tallypool Lindianapolis Taggart Senator Ralston Vincennes Indiana Statesman Mariah Duley Perseverance Cemetery W. H. Davidson Matilda Brown Gleitz—Zollman George DeVol James C. Shrigley Burns
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