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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1922

Page

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Death of Nina Gilmore in Corydon County

Mrs Nina Gilmore wife of Nelson Gilmore died last Saturday afternoon four miles south west of Corydon in a home near Three Mile Creek She was born November 2 1892 aged nineteen years one month and twenty nine days She leaves a seven month old son a husband her mother and several siblings The funeral was held yesterday conducted by Rev de OG Meare and burial followed in the church cemetery The writer spoke of her as a good industrious girl and expressed sympathy to her husband and family

Nina Gilmore Nelson Gilmore Thei Oie Stey Hwenidbergehch Corsden de OG. Meare Orythas Charch Trearby Zilmeare Curts Corydon Kher William Freward Gilmore Alice Kirts Leetr Township Dewey Nolan Roy Rainholt Harrison Fowler Crawford County Robert Blake Kentucky John Ning

Poultry Specialist to Visit Harrison County Show

Purdue University poultry specialist Mr Paul G Riley will visit Harrison County January 5 6 for the poultry show hosted by the Harrison County Poultry Breeders Association He will judge utility birds and present lectures on Winter Feeding Early Hatch and Raising Poultry Equipment and related topics The meetings are part of a county agricultural extension effort organized by N I Clunie county agent and Corydon hosts are announced later.

Paul G. Riles Purdue University inTarrison County Harrison County Poultry Breeders’ Association Riley Mick Pth Miley Farrison County Sufti

Manger Prince Cantata Shown by Corydon Methodist Choir

The Manger Prince cantata was performed by the Corydon Methodist Church choir last Sunday evening to a large audience. Director A Hudson trained the choir with notable diligence and Louise Nottorff assisted on violin, delivering parts with professional skill. The female and male voices included numerous named members, and the audience praised the music highly.

Corydon Methodist Ehureh J. G Moore All Wien George Miller Nelie Eeit O. W. Fettle Hlarryy Wenner Roy Lithue Mire Cecil Miles Zell Shuck Effie Tuell Lacie Lone Katherine Tudson Hisie Latieh TJ. Tnudson James T. Lewster Will Keen Irwin Fart Miller Will J. Butlett Dass A. Hudson Mise Louise Nottorff Louise

Miss Anna Elwanger Hosts Corydon Party

Miss Anna Elwanger hosted a Tuesday night gathering December 27 at Mr. and Mrs. George Pastirick five miles north of Corydon. Attendees included Mr. Marshall Lane and numerous Elwanger family members, friends, and neighbors who enjoyed games and social chat. One guest was noted as being present.

Anna Elwanger George Pastirick Corydon Marshall Lane Jacob Elwanger Joy Margaret Lucille Philip Elwanger Melvin George Edna Freda Frederick William Fred Elwanger Alma Miller Edith Ethel Wright Tyonnie Miller Fay Stromire Hazel Leffler Stella Luther Roscoe Lone Omer Opel Warry Davis Earl Orwick Rupert Baxley Jay Shuck Charlie Emily Ralph Wiseman Kenneth Hurst Cecil Harrison Tom Brown Desmon Dumont Straub Clarence Stevens

Widow Mrs. Philip Englert Dies in Indiana at Eighty Seven

Mrs. Anshutz Englert widow of Philip Englert died in Lakawette Indiana last Friday at age 87. Survived by two sons John and Drew Engfert and five daughters Mrs. Fred Bierly Mrs. John Sentimiller Mrs. Edgar Tiston Mrs. Fred Tan and Mrs. Roy Sheats. A sister in law Mrs. Dera Anshutz and nephew Andrew Anshutz also survive. Funeral at St Lawrence Catholic Church LaPayette with burial beside her husband. The Englert family lived in Taylor Township before moving to Northern Indiana forty years ago.

Pless Anshutz Englert Philip Englert Fred Dean Lakawvette Indiana John HH. Anddrew Engfert Moncuw Fred Bierly John Sentimiller Near Fuinabeth This County Edgar Tistton Havana Illinois Fred Tan Roy Sheats Lubayette Dera Anshutz Andrew Anshutz Taylor Township Jena Vista Joseph Englert Nderindiina Lakayvice St. Lawrence Catholic Church LaPayette Englert Taylos Township Tjndiana Tiena Vista

Trinity charge advocates shaping a reading habit in print

The Western Christian Advocate notes the Trinity charge under Rev. C. P. McKinney forming a strong advocating reading habit. It reports 160 Advocate subscribers, four for every member, paid for in 1922. McKinney, a Harrison county native, is son of Rev. Myers McKinney and Mrs. Myers McKinney of Versailles, Indiana.

Trinity Charge C. P. McKinney Advocate Harrison County Myers McKinney Virdseve Indiana Elizabeth

Marriage of Beulah Shireman and Paul Richard

Miss Beulah Shireman and Paul Richard announced their marriage in Jeffersonville in August. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Shireman of Mauckport, is a teacher. The groom, son of Essa Richard west of Corydon, is a farmer. They will reside with the bride's parents.

Beulah Shireman Paul Richard Jeffersonville Ars Gus Shireman Mauckport J Essa Richard Corydon Richard

Mauckport H. E. Club Plans Year at January Meeting

The Mauckport H. E. Club will meet January 7, 1992, at 2 P M in the High School Building to elect officers report finances and outline cemetery work. Flora Frank will present health topics from temperature and respiration to infant feeding and disease prevention with demonstrations. Members and the public are urged to attend for valuable home knowledge and demonstrations.

Mauckport H. E. Club Flora Frank Prank Gan

Long illness ends for Mrs Ann Wolfe at Corydore

Mrs Annne R Wolfe died after a long illness at 1 15 Friday December 39 1921 at the family home 414 South Market St born January 23 1872 in Scott county Indiana aged 49 11 7 She and Thomas Jefferson Wolfe married January 17 1897 They lived on a Scott township farm before moving to Corydor two years ago She joined multiple churches and was later baptized by immersion in the Latter Day Saints Funeral services were held January 1 1922 at Heidelberg with Rev N M Rumbily officiating and burial followed in the adjacent cemetery

Annne R. Wolfe Jefferson Wolfe South Market St Valentine and Catharine Cline Scott Township Farrison County Indiana Harrison Township Coxydon Thos. Jefferson Wolfe Church of the Latter Day Saints Jesus Christ Harvey S Levi A William E Charles M Raleigh Cline John J. Bruner Chas. H. Toler Harvey R. Stoner William J. Baelz John D. Flock Cliffory Mann N. M. Rumbily Heidelberg

Gas meeting at Corydon advances gas plans

A Young Business Men's Club luncheon at Rosenbargers Restaurant in Corydon drew about forty local businessmen. Speakers included Chas A Keller and Dr G F Crowe who proposed funding to extend gas service, with a pledge of 2400 if Corydon subscribers cover the cost, and committees were formed to raise the amount.

Carydon Rosenbargers Corsdon Chas. A. Keller Coryden

Death of James Sams at 47 on Grant line road

James Sams aged forty seven died Friday morning at 7 20 at the family home on the Grant line road from heart leakage and dropsy. He leaves his widow Mrs Tlattie Sams eight children Charles Jessie Margaret Lorena Chester Paul Raymond Irvin Sams two brothers J Miles Sams Van Buren Sams and John Sams of Ky. Funeral at Mt Tabor church Sunday at 2 pm Rev W H Howerton presiding. Burial at Mt Zion cemetery Harrison county after vault at Fairview cemetery.

James Sams Grant Line Road Ile Tlattie Sams Charles Jessie Margaret Lorena Chester Paul Raymond Irvin Sams J. Miles Sams van Buren Sams John Sams Mt. Tabor Church W. H. Howerton Main Street Methodist Church Fairview Cemetery Mt. Zion Cemetery Harrison County New Albany Tribune

Marriage Licenses for Baker Breeden Timberlake Watson

Jense Orville Baker and Hattie Myrtle Breeden receive a marriage license. George L Timberlake and Bessie P Watson obtain a marriage license.

Jense Orville Baker Hattie Myrtle Breeden George L. Timberlake Bessie Pwatson

Two Couples Wed in Jeffersonville Indiana

Two couples from Harrison county Indiana married in Jeffersonville within hours of each other. Homer Sullivan 21, a merchant, wed Miss Christine Dyer 19, followed by Bernard Dyer 24 of Locust Point and Miss Mary Sullivan 18.

Harrison County Ind Jeffersonville Homer Sullivan Merchant Christine Dyer Bernard Dyer Locust Point Mary Sullivan Louisville Evening Post

Rev Cossaboom Resigns From Corydon Christian Church

Nev M A Cossaboom has resigned as pastor due to illness after eleven years in Corydon. He and Mrs Cossaboom and their two children traveled to New Jersey in November to visit illness in the family and seek medical care for their daughter in Cincinnati. The Church Board and congregation accepted the resignation by unanimous vote and extended sympathy and goodwill. Mrs Cossaboom will join later when possible to arrange household affairs.

Nev. M. A. Cossaboom Corydon Christian Church Cossaboom New Jersey

Miss Lonmeyer Visits Kin in Heth Township

Miss Maud Lonmeyer a Floyd County schoolteacher visited relatives in Heth township last week exchanging greetings and news with family members in the community.

Maud Lonmeyer Floyd County Heth Township

Reception for Soldiers Hosted by Hoosier Elm DAR

The Hoosier Elm Chapter D A R held a January 2 reception for Civil War Spanish-American War and World War Veterans from two to five pm in Corydon. The program featured a regent’s address national airs a Betsy Ross vision and flag themed songs with several members speaking or performing. Refreshments of cakes and sandwiches were served.

Corydon Hoosier Elm Daughters of the American Revolution Miss Luckett Mr. Hudson Mrs. Doolittle Mrs. Adams G. W. Applegate Betsy Ross Mrs. FE G. Keller Mrs. Vogt Mrs. Buchanan

Young Lawyer Admitted to Corydon Bar

S Harlan Vogt son of Mr and Mrs Sam P Vogt of Franklin township was admitted to the Corydon bar last Monday and becomes a full fledged lawyer. His father also practiced here and retired to manage the family farm.

S. Harlan Vogt Sam P. Vost Franklin Township Corydon Harlan Sam

Women of Mauckport plan year of Home Economics Club

The Democrat invites women readers to note Mauckport Home Economics Club plans for the coming year. Miss Fiora Frank, a local nurse, will present twelve subjects. The piece praises Mauckport women for past work and upcoming activities in the county.

the Democrat Home Economics Club Mauckport Fiora Frank

Death of Rae Smith in Benton County 1921 Obituary

Rae Earl Smith died at his Benton County home December 17 1921 aged thirty five years five months and three days. He was born July 14 1886 and was married twice first to Nellie Stone who died 1915 and then to Iva Liptrap in 1917. He leaves a wife three children and several relatives. long illness with paralysis since 1919 culminated in a final stroke.

Tra Earl Smith Benton County Charles W Emma. J. Smith This Nellie Stone Cipher Clarice Gertrude Clea Ephraim Iva B. Liptrap Raymon Earl United Brethren Church

Obituary: Mrs. Laura Bottles Pate Hears Faithful Farewell

Laura Bottles Pate of Conrad Iowa died December 16 1921 after a long diabetes illness at age 38. Born May 25 1883 in Meade County Kentucky she moved to Harrison County Indiana with her parents and married Frank Pate in 1903. They moved to Conrad in 1917 and had six infants who died. Survived by her husband Alma Lucile a sister and two brothers and many relatives. funeral December 18 at the Conrad M E church with burial in Conrad Cemetery.

Frank Pate Conrad M. E Laura Bottles Pate Leander Bottles Meade County Harrison County Ind Iowa Here Oaks Aipann Wucil Pate Leander Corydon Alma Lucile S. J. Pfrimmer Lindsey Cal B.C. Stewart A. J. Harrison This Place Armen N

A New Middletown Party Brings Many Named Guests Together

A New Middletown gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Trocker Luther’s home on Saturday night December 31 featured many local residents. Attendees included Mag gie Eve Geatrice Lillpop Ethel Foster Gertrude Lillpop Anna Luther Alanche Showmaker Dorothy Flilderbrand Clara Brown Elva Luther Clara Well Lillpop May Luther Lelia Carpenter Iva Leffler Ida Floy Stella Luther John Stallings Claude Perry Ottie Albin Otto Stiner Jessie Albin Daniel Rowling Lewis Brown John Grown George Crump Joseph Eve Cleon Lillpop Gus Blivins John Payton Charles Foster Hinissy Payton Andrew Secrist Ori Lee Tillpop George Hilderbrand Geo Kusler Milbur Luther Willard Luther Edward Alva Luther Geo Loren Albin Orlie Luther Rus kin Kitterman Throcket Luther Mrs. Throcket Luther. All had a good time and departed at a late hour.

Otto Stiner Jessie Albin Daniel Rowling Lewis Brown John Grown George Crump Joseph Eve Cleon Lillpop Gus Blivins John Payton Charles Foster Hinissy Payton Andrew Secrist Oralee Tillpop George Hilderbrand Geo. Kusler Milbur Luther Willard Luther Edward Alva Luther Geo Loren Albin Orlie Luther Ruskin Kitterman Throcket Luther

Jersey Bull Calves for Sale by Plain View Jersey Farm

Two registered Jersey bull calves offered for sale by Plain View Jersey Farm. Both are high quality with strong breeding. Proprietor David M. Miller lists Eureka and Corydon Indiana contact details. Advert reads R R and 4-w.

Jersey Plain View Jersey Farm David M. Miller Eureka Phone Corydon Ind

Gravel Road Bonds Sold for Stewart-McCauley Route

Gravel Road Bonds totaling 52000 were sold to Meyer Kiser Bank Indianapolis for construction of the Stewart McCauley road in Posey and Taylor townships. The project, let to Louisville contractor Mr Woodruff, will link Elizabeth New Albany and Rosewood, forming a wider regional network. A local pledge of 1250 was offered as a bonus to bond purchasers.

Stewart-McCauley Posey Taylor Woodruff Louisville Meyer-Kiser Bank Indianapolis Ohio River Elizabeth New Albany Ed Kessinger L. H. Hoke Rosewood New Middletown Corydon

Death of Mrs Elbert widow of Theo dore Flvert

Lydia Elbert former Lavonia resident died at home in Louisville last Sunday at age eighty two. Survived by Edward A. Elbert New Albany. Mrs A E Guedry Ekron Ky. Mrs A B Stout Paducah. Mrs Susie Jones Louisville. Mrs George T Hardin New Albany. Body taken to Rehoboth church Boone township for 12:30 funeral yesterday conducted by Rev Taylor Tennessee with burial in Rehoboth cemetery.

Lydia Elbert Theodore Flvert Lavonia Louisville Edward A. Elbert New Albany A. E. Guedry Ekron A. B. Stout Paducah Susie Jones George T Hardin New Alsbany Rehoboth Church Boone Township Rev. Taylor Tennessee Rehoboth Cemetery

Water Won’t Burn Joke Ends With Water-Filled Tank

A gasoline thief was tricked after the barrel he used to steal fuel was filled with water. The car stalled on the public highway and would not start, leading to the discovery that the tank contained water and would not ignite. Moral: beware filling from others’ barrels.

Mrs Mary Morgan Dies After Six Weeks Illness

Mrs Mary Morgan wife of Scott Morgan died Wednesday morning December 29 at the family home north of Elizabeth after about six weeks illness. She was fifty one years one month and twenty four days old. Her maiden name was Carpenter. Funeral services were held Friday at Bethesda conducted by Rev Holden. Survived by husband one daughter Mrs Ray Funk and two sons Alva and Benjamin Morgan, also two sisters.

Mary Morgan Scott Morgan Elizabeth Carpenter Bethesda Holden Ray Funk Alva Benjamin Morgan

William Knapp Sees Hope After Cancer Treatment

William Knapp, long battle with cancer on his left foot, shows hope after two months of care by Dr. Clara Habermel. The cancer was removed and is kept at Emmett Beaub Blossom’s store in Corydon. Knapp, a Civil War veteran who is blind, resides with his daughter and son in Corydon area and enjoys regular phone chats with friends.

William Knapp Clara Habermel Habermel Emmett Beaublossom Corydon Knapp Dr. Habermel Mr. Knapp Roy Hottell

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Ning Gilmore Huis Dand Balby Myr Corvron N. I. Clunie Corydon M. E. Church Rose Anshutz Englert LaFayette Wivep Paylor Township SB Ca0 Tient Bes Turess Anne R. Wolfe Rev. Cossaboom Hoosier Ehm Chapter D. A. HK America Women OF Rae. Smith Fairview S. S Fairview United Brethren S. S W. H. Denbo L. O. Wiseman Pee Hee Fern Neely Violet Lasley Stave Emma Denbo Helen Glenn Mary Getz Sepa Stewart-McCauley Road Posey and Taylor Townships Elbert
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