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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1910
Page
2
A poetic homage to the New Year gainsay past sorrows and old phrases. The verse calls for renewed hope and simple virtue through nature and Burns inspired homespun ideals, urging inner reform and steadfastness against crime while praising brightness and renewal.
A series of short notes records visits by residents of Hursttown and nearby towns. Names include James McKim, Stoy, Roy Davis, Elizabeth Wright, Harry, Mix, Magpie Miller, Lewis Kopp, Floyd Wright, Thomas Winn, Bessie Winn, Martha Flock, Bertha, Corydon, the Swarens family, J. Allen, Solomon Fritz, and others visiting relatives in Louisville and Paxton Illinois, with several trips to Falls Cities and Sugar Grove for family matters.
I will leave in a few days for Hot Springs Arkansas to undergo medical treatment and regain health. My Coryden business will close during this stay and will reopen with a full line of wagons carriages and buggies. I thank customers for past patronage and wish them a prosperous New Year. BB ater.
Jeorge Munk purchases twenty eight and a half acres from Rev. James Fisher of Brookville Indiana. The transaction concerns a tract located near New Amsterdam and is recorded in the local land dealings.
The Woman's Literary Club of Corydon will oversee an oil painting exhibition by home artist B. D. Crosier at Frank S. Mowrer's studio on Chestnut Street next Friday afternoon and evening with continued showings all day Saturday. Crosier, a Cincinnati Art Academy alumnus, earned multiple honors and was praised for his works, aiming to raise local appreciation for art and education.
Delayed note mentions Joe Fouts leaving for Arkansas and David Elis headed to Oak Town Indiana. Various residents visit relatives in Evansville New Albany and Washington Indiana areas. A Christmas tree event at the Catholic school house, weddings and anniversaries noted with guest list and gifts.
Mrs Maud Davis 34 wife of James Davis died at St Anthony s Hospital Louisville after an abdominal operation for appendicitis. Body brought to Taylor township for burial in Colvin cemetery Rosewood with funeral at Rosewood church conducted by Rev Valentine Diech. Survived by husband son and family.
Members are reminded the Library Association will meet at 6 45 p m at the courthouse tomorrow Thursday evening due to a lecture at the M E church. Please be there promptly.
In Byrneville the stork visits Enoch Martin’s home delivering a girl. The community reports holiday visits by locals, a Georgetown land sale of 3000, and the Byrneville telephone line reaching Georgetown. Christmas Eve programs by Prof Stevens and Miss Brings delighted students and families with speeches, a decorated tree, and generous candy and fruit gifts.
Mrs. Caroline R Shields died last Thursday at the home of her stepson John Shields in Boone township after a week of pneumonia. She was eighty nine years old, eight months and fifteen days. Funeral services were held Friday at Rehoboth Presbyterian Church. She was widowed by Thompson Shields, married January 27, 1867, and had six stepchildren. Her maiden name was Jamison.
Otto Hirt dies at his parents home in New Albany after long illness dating to pleurisy sixteen years ago. He was 35 and survived by four sisters. burial held in New Albany after services. The family formerly lived in Lanesville, and Otto was highly regarded with many friends.
Alva Bell and Christine Richert wed at St. Peter's at 7 30 PM with a postnuptial home celebration featuring a bountiful Hoosier supper and social games. Frank Mayfield and Jesse Engleman seen in the woods later found with three cords of hickory wood after a suspected hunt.
Bridgeport residents spend holidays with kin in Borden and Louisville. Several local people suffer illness including pneumonia rheumatism and an inflamed eye. New Year events include Ana Boman’s watch party with Mary Trinkle Nell Campbell May Carter and others attending.
Robert Richert made a quick trip to Louisville on Sunday. Edna Gehlbach visited the Fogal family. Susie Schneider and Edna Richert returned to Louisville after holidays at home. George Lottich, in Chicago, spent holidays with William and Mrs. Lottich. Schoen family and Schneiders visited Philip Gehlbach. Gertrude Lottich has returned to Bagdad Ky to teach. Sebarf and Aurshmide families visited the Schneiders.
Epworth League held an apron social at the M I Church New Year’s evening with Rev Robertson delivering Your Mother’s Apron String. Lozier and Miss Ossie Conrad contributed songs and lecture. Lunch boxes sold for 20 cents each, each box with a necktie. attendees dined with matched aprons and ties. A flower wedding was another feature. Miss Bessie Miller guessed all fifty five Sowers. Hot coffee and cake were served to all.
During January the store plans a stock clearance of buggies at greatly reduced prices. Some items will be sold at less than cost to make room for new spring stock. Visit to pick up the year's best bargains.
Ben Pearson spent the holidays with family at Corydon Junction. William Perry pled guilty to carrying concealed weapons in Squire Morris's court. Herbert Engieman and wife of New Albany visited Corydon Junction with Charles Stoll and wife. Miss Katie Stoll returned to New Albany after a visit with her brother Charles Stoll of Corydon. Frank Pearson of Corydon Junction visited his sister Mrs. Wm Pitman at Central and Daniel Rhoads near Central. Emerson Taylor hosted a twelfth birthday party on North Market Street. William Irvine and John Craig Irvine, students in Indiana and Kentucky, visited Kean Irwin and Carlyle Brown after visiting their parents at North Vernon. C. W. Thomas fell ill while visiting David S. Stoker in Washington township but recovered and returned home. Lanesville correspondent A. M. Bisert, Sr., has been ill. Amiel Day wrote in his stead. Joseph Brown sued publisher M. H. Hawkins for 15.75. an execution was issued but Hawkins shielded assets via a schedule. The Leader seemed to have died locally. The Democrat received a Corydon Republican calendar reproducing a 1909 Republican page with gilt border, which the office has hung.
Miss Ella M. Fleck daughter of Mr and Mrs Philip Ilock of Spencer township and Mr Ames S Harper of Princeton were married last Friday afternoon at the home of Sheriff and Mrs Alver Ward in Corydon. The bride's parents home and its contents were destroyed by fire on Tuesday of last week complicating wedding plans. The groom works for the Southern railroad company. The Democrat extends congratulations and best wishes.
F P Loitch offers to sell his stove tin ware roofing and harness business in Corydon. He cites a good stock and location and solid business but has purchased a large farm in Franklin township and will sell at a bargain. See him. jans-8t
Ellis announces sale of Posey township school wagons used to transport children to public schools. The auction takes place at his office in Elizabeth on Saturday January 15 at 1 pm.
In Moberly the community reports sawing wood and butchering as common tasks. Revival meetings continue, with Emery Black seen going door to door. Mr. Smith Askren and wife travel to Indianapolis on a business trip. Robert Pitman and wife visited Mrs Pitman’s parents last week. Mrs Celesta Loudon and daughter Mattie visited relatives around McBerry. Joe McClaran, wife and Master Weldon visited their grandparents last Friday.
Theodore J. Henriot in Frenchtown hosted by friends at Temple Crawford county last week. The Marr school spelling match Friday night was a success. Lee Moser from near Milltown visited Edward Colin and family Tuesday. Edward Simon and mother Mrs Julius Simon visited relatives in Louisville last week. Miss Effa Grants from near Ramsey spent weekend with sister Mrs Edward Simon. Dan Bocard and Bamey Tyers from New Albany visited August Bocard near Moberly Sunday and Monday.
Harrison Circuit Court announces a divorce action where defendant John C Baxter is non resident of Indiana. Plaintiff Addie Baxter, represented by Major W Punk, seeks appearance by Feb 26 1910 at Corsdon Court House. failure to appear will permit judgment in absentia.
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