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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1922

Page

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Death of Miss Guest shocks Corydon community

Miss Guest a Corydon High School senior died at home near Corydon after a weeklong illness thought to be a brain abscess. She was 22 years old and leaves her mother, a stepfather, two sisters, and a brother. Funeral at Rehoboth Church conducted by Rev. J. G. Moore with six teen classmates as pallbearers.

Miss Farrellest Corydon Miss Guest Thomas Huars Rehoboth Church Boone Township J. G. Moore Fings Rehoboth Corydon High School Ruth Mitchell Kathren Hedson Hee Brewster Mildred Feller Kzaterh Miller Fern Grable Wich School Corydon United Brethren Church Regina Guest Phos. Guest Tro Mauck Scott's Cat Nebraska

Revival services at Taconia M. E. church led by Rev Proa

The revival at Taconia M. E. church is led by Rev Proa with assist from Trev Taylor. Rev Moore of Corydon expected to preach several times. Notices also report sister visits, medical updates, and local relocations including a sale in Laconia and moves nearby.

Funion Taconia M. F Proawheter Trev. Taylor Moore Corydon

Corydon High School Girls Basketball Triumphs and Losses

Corydon High School girls basketball faced Roe-O’Connor-Gordon of Louisville, winning 7 to 3 in Corydon and losing 26 to 12 at the YWCA in Louisville. The Louisville Courier Journal praised the Roe-O’Connor-Gordon team and noted Corydon’s Swan as a standout. the article also mentions a separate Montdele Club victory and lists players and lineups.

Corydon High School Roe-O' Connor-Gordon Loursville Corydon Kentucky Louisville Second Broadway Corydon Girls Louisville Courier Journal Roe-O’connor- Gordon Sporting Goods Deug Hendry Zinmeister Miss Blues Miss Swan Montdele Auburn Scnre

Social Events Honor Downsized Farewell and Aid Sorority

Mrs. larry Kenner hosted the Womnan''s Literary Clinic on a February Tuesday to honor Mrs. M.A. Cosestonam who left for Atlantic City to reside. A four courts dinner followed at six o'clock. Mrs. Lewis. O'Bannon hosted the Aid Soriety of the Christian Church on Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Cossaborm with about thirty attendees and refreshments. Try a sack of extra fancy patent Carnation Flour. Packed in cotton sacks.

Larry Kenner Womnan M.A. Cosestonam Atlantic City New Jersey Lewis. O'Bannon The Christian Church Cossaborm

Death of Jefferson Smith in Spencer Township

Jefferson Smith died at his home near Frenchtown Spencer township Saturday morning after a ten week illness from tuberculosis. He was sixty nine and survived by a wife five sons and one daughter Mrs Ada Williams Milton Perry August Oliver and Alva all of Spencer township. Funeral services were held at St Bernard's Catholic church Frenchtown last Monday morning at 9 conducted by Father Fellers with burial in the Catholic cemetery.

Jefferson Smith Frenchtown Spencer Township Fage Ada Williams Milton Perry August Oliver Alva St. Bernard’s Catholic Church Father Fellers

Samson Tractor Outfit Reduces Prices In Ad

Samson Tractor Outfit cuts prices on Samson tractor plow and disc harrow by $815.00. Saffer & Kirkham offer complete equipment in stock with liberal payment terms. J A Salmon of Crandall relocates nursery to Frank Sims farm.

Samson Tractor Samson Saffer & Kirkham J. A. Salmon Crandall Frank Sims F. O. BR Ssnson

Prohibition officers find whiskey stills. Kelley faces charge

Theo Williams and deputies with Corydon Marshal Higdon uncovered a whiskey making still one mile east of Elizabeth on February 7 and seized less than a gallon. They also recovered four gallons from Scott Kelley’s smoke house in Taylor Township. Kelley was arrested, released to home, later bound $300, to stand trial in March. No one was present at the cave.

Theo. Williams New Albany George Higdon Corydon Elizabeth Sherman Tuell Hiquor Taylor Township Scott Kelley Kelley W. H. Morris Justice's Court Wesley

Death of Old Resident in County County

Christopher Kopp aged resident died at his son Wilford Kopp home south of Corydon after months of illness. He was eighty three and survived by Ebert Kopp of New Albany Cort Kopp of Bloomington Wilford and George W. Kopp of Corydon. He leaves several sisters and brothers. Funeral arrangements not yet set. Safety first buy no Pyrene fire extinguisher from J J Bulleit and Sun.

Christopher Kopp Wilford Kopp Corydon P Hesday Wee Ebert Kopp New Albany Cort Kopp Bloomington Wilford George W. Kopp John Mallese Toursville Catherine Weller Sophia Browns Aufael Ceorge Kopp Kunersl

Harrison County’s oldest citizen marks 96th birthday

Ninety six year old resident Don Bototortf celebrated his 96th birthday last Saturday two miles west of Coryden with family and friends. A write up with a photo was planned for a later edition as the Louisville newspaper had not arrived by press time.

Don Bototortf Coryden Harrison Counnty Louisville

Reconsideration Plea Over Poor Farm Superintendent Appointment

A petition with ten signatures is filed in the Auditor's office asking the Board of Commissioners to reconsider the appointment of William T. Miller as Superintendent of the County Poor Farm due to his relationship with a Board member.

Auditor's Office Board of Commissioners William T. Miller County Poor Farm

K of P Week Observed in Milltown Fraternity Anniversary

The Knights of Pythias lodge in Milltown Indiana marks the 9th anniversary of the order with a sermon by Rev J G Moore at the H C Church on February 19. Members are asked to assemble at the church and march in a body to the service for full attendance. The sermon topic is the Man Who Hoodwinks Himself. Kelly Springfield tires are advertised as the best value with price parity to ordinary tires. Exclusive dealers for Harrison Co.

Saffer & Kirkham Harrison Co K. of P Supreme Lodge Washington DD. C J. G. Moore Kelly Springield Kelly

Octogenarian Magdalena Zabel Dies in Louisville

Mrs Magdalena Zabel widow of John Zabel died Thursday night February 9 at her daughter’s home 36518 Garland Ave Louisville at eighty five. Remains brought to Lanesville for burial with funeral at St Johns Lutheran Church conducted by Rev Otto Schumm. Burial in church cemetery. She left thirteen children eight survive including Mrs Redick John Zabel and Henry Zabel. Born in Germany moved to the county at eight. Widely esteemed by neighbors.

Magdalena Zabel John Zabel Thurst John Redick Garland Ave Louisville Lanesville St. John's Lutheran Church Otto Schumm Zabel Redick Wm. Knoell Lucy Fred Zabel Henry Zabel New Albany William Zabel Evans Louis

Snow White Flour at Miles Variety Store Preview

A brief, fragmentary notice highlights Snow White Flour to be sold at Miles Variety Store, with a stray reference to a sack and a date-like mark W-8-9-w.

Toyo

Brown for Trustee in Taylor Township Democrat Race

Herman C. Brown announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for trustee of Taylor township subject to the May 2 primary. He is a long time Taylor township resident and respected farmer who would provide diligent service if elected.

Herman C. Brown Tayior Township Brown Taylor Township Frank

Hoosier Film Chapter Elects Officers at February Meeting

The Hoosier Film Chapter PA TR held its annual meeting at Mrs. Frank Ordner's home on a Monday in February. Officers elected include Regent Moors Miller, Vice Thevent Mrs. T J Wilson, Secretary Mrs 9 1L Morris, Cor Secretary Mrs Theo Applegate, Treasurer Mrs 7 J Brulleit, Registrar Mrs Raht Gibson, Historian. A souvenir candle stick from the Old Elm was given to Mrs Cossahboom, and thanks were offered to merchants selling the keep-sakes. Refreshments followed. A sale by Leonard D Hickman will offer seven fresh cows on Monday February 27.

Busines Hoosier Flm Chapter Frank Ordner Miss Tackett Regent Moors Ta Miller T. J. Wilson Morris Theo Applegate J. Brulleit Raht. Gibson Cossahboom Ordner C. W. Adams

Death of Former Lapel Resident Philip Gresham

Philip T. Gresham died suddenly of apoplexy at his Lapel Indiana home January 23 aged eighty three years one month eleven days He was the youngest of eleven children and his sister Mrs Jane Lysko Winnski died last September He was Civil War veteran Thirteenth Indiana Cavalry He survived by wife and one daughter Mrs W H Thomas of Lapel Funeral services and burial were in Lapel January 25 He was born near Lanesville and moved from this county twenty years ago to New Albany and then Lapel

Mere Tfl Portes Tlonisville Mys Tiawise Tern Corley St. Jesenh Vetine Myre Pranheter Ameuckport Mra. Z. W. Best MissiWie Denhoseth Corvdoen Carry Treanblossom Treantblossom Presno California Fi Shields Harry W. Shields Ludlow Laconia Atievs Ind Will Davis Dr. Torbes Flisha McMonigle Horace Lopp Kentucky Forbes Philip T. Gresham Lapel Indiana Jane Lyskowinski Lanesville Thirteenth Indiana Cavalry W. H. Thomas

Barred Rock Hatching Eyes For Sale In Corydon Indiana

For sale Barred Rock eyes for hatching at 1.00 per setting or 4.00 per hundred. Contact WM. P. POPE R. R. 3 Corydon Indiana Eureka phone F.8-4-w Read the Democrat for the news.

WM. P. Pope R. R Corydon Ind Eureka Phone

Davis Drug Store Robbed Again

Percy L. Davis reports his drug store was burglarized last Monday night by cutting a rear window. The thief took five to six dollars in cash and fifteen to twenty dollars of goods, including cigarettes and cigars, suggesting the same culprit as the four months earlier break in.

Percy L. Davis Mr. Davis

Dan Swarens Candidate for Harrison County Recorder

Dan Swarens announced as Democratic candidate for Recorder of Harrison County subject to party action. A Spencer township native, 46, lifelong Democrat, former schoolteacher, traveling salesman from Louisville, married with four children, longtime farmer, and active in county politics. A sale notice of farm equipment follows in Corydon area listings.

Democrat Dan Swarens Harrison County Mr. Swarens Spencer Township Crawford County Swarens Blue River Township Milltown Crawford Harrison Counties Louisville Harrison Coounty

First Visit in Fifty Years Brings Old Friends Together

Mathias Clausz of Franklin town ship renewed his Democrat subscription after a pleasant visit to the office. George Schaffer, now of Atchison Kansas, a contractor and builder, met longtime friend Hausz and toured the old Lutheran cemetery where his aunt and grandmother are buried. Schaffer’s father was pastor of St. John Lutheran church near Lanesville over fifty years ago.

Mathias Clausz Franklin Township Democrat Hausa George Schaffer Atchison, Kansas New Orleans New Albany Mr. Hausz

Magic Chicken Brooder Seeks Buyer at $15

Used chicken brooder advertised as cheap and good as new capable of handling 500 chickens. Ends with a seller note WILL SAFFER and code J-18-4-w.

Magic Will Saffer

Cunningham Seeks Democratic Nomination for Harrison Assessor

R F Cunningham declares willingness to run for Harrison township Assessor in the May primary. He notes one term served as assessor and ran as Democratic nominee in 1918 when Democrats were defeated, asking voters to grant another chance. Frank Wheat, employed in Louisville, spent the weekend with his wife in the area.

Harrison Township R. F. Cunningham Frank Wheat Louisville

Mrs Bertha Crone Rites Held After Sudden Illness

Mrs Bertha Crone 30 died Wednesday at 3 pm at home two miles south of Crandall from Brights disease after a three week illness. Maiden name Meurer daughter of Henry and Mrs Meurer. Married Walter Crone in 1912. three children Gay eight Leona five Wayne two. Survived by sister Mrs Frank Miller. Funeral at Crandall A B church conducted by Rev Nathan Fouts. burial Bethlehem cemetery. She was born Oct 4 1891. Landmarks include local store ads for Snow White Flour and Samson Tractor pricing.

Bertha Crone Crandall Crandall A. B Nathan Fouts Bethlehem Cemetery

Samson Tractor Offers Labor Saver for Farmers

A Samson tractor and one operator can replace six to ten horses and three to four men. A small payment and favorable terms from Satter & Kirkham can fit farmer budgets. A price reduction of 815 dollars applies to Samson tractor plow and accessories.

Satter & Kirkham

Write Ups For Sheriff and County Officials Noted

Candidate write ups were cut due to space limits and will appear next week in the Democrat. The list includes George Harper and Richard Cochran for Sheriff, Frank Loitch and John Bickel for County Commissioner Second District, and several trustees and assessors across townships.

George FT. Harper Richard Cochran Frank P. Loitch John H. Bickel Jank Stevens Jackson Township Firvan Fisher Heth

Pratts Poultry Regulator Sold by F-152 W H Bulleit

Poultry keeper notice promotes Pratts Poultry Regulator marketed to keep chickens healthy. Sold by F-152 W H Bulleit & Sons with emphasis on household poultry care and veterinary style remedy.

Pratts Poultry W. W. H. Bulleit & Sons

Berkla Acquitted of Murder in Indiana Case

Judge C W Cook sat as Special Judge in the State of Indiana versus Joseph Berkla charged with murder of Laud Sanders at Alton. The jury acquitted Berkla after a sequence of indictments and a bench swap led to the trial by Judge Cook.

C. W. Cook English State of Indiana Joseph Berkla Laud Sanders Alton Berkla Berkin P. S. Seacat Wilson Cook

Residents Return Home After Surgery At Louisville Hospital

Mrs. Guy Ferree and Mrs. John Anderson, residents in the southern county, have returned home after undergoing operations at Deaconess Hospital in Louisville. Mrs. Ferree spent a week with her brother-in-law, Louis Verree, before his driving her home.

Guy Ferree John Anderson Deaconess Hospital Louisville

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Miss Farrell W. Miles Viking Saffer & Kirkeam W. Corydon Oleda Oscar Charles Preston Greer Corydon Hgh Coredon Taosition Al-Stars Zinmeister Jordam Lie Nelly Jones Vendry Swans Rinel Corsdon Champonshin Taufeville Betaltig Dépavenserie Sore Louisvidte Corydon Wich School Anil Hene Corviton Pirts Porpvard Alda Swan Watherina Jesse Capomds Dopathy Tiley Feton Tinewins Geneva Bruh Wathen Misshman Ammarjorie Gadiey Rah Jardin Taylor and Posey Feisty, Safper & Kirkham Tony Hiness J. J. Bulleit SUN Miles Millstown Concrete Coo Milltown, Ind K. of P. Nottes Germany J. Put Leit & Son Leonard D. Hickman the Democrat DAVIS Leonard TV Tiekman Tissa Richard Miles’ Variety Store Bright Bethlehem Leonard W. Rigot Joseph A. Gettelfinger Frank Reas Webster Tp George B. Miller Tranklin Township George Adam, Jr Hiabert A. Davis Oha TD Fouts Morgan
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