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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
8
Community notices detail visits among residents of New Albany and nearby towns including Louisville Corydon and Swamp School. Names mentioned include Nellie Ludlow Lizzie Buse Roy Stevens Levi Brown and many others. The report cites church activities institute meeting results and a funeral.
A 1908 New Year's greeting from Epward W. FIsHzE of Corydon Indiana reflects on life’s disappointments sickness and death. The sermon cites Jesus guiding the Galilean fishermen to cast their nets and promises companionship to followers. It urges prompt obedience and a yes to happiness.
James Trotter, resident three miles west of Mauckport, marked his 97th birthday on New Year’s Day with a family dinner at his home, a tradition for 25 years. He has lived on his farm 67 years and, aided by his son, manages it in good health with a sharp memory. Several relatives attended, while James Flora, John Trotter, and three Lincoln Neb. grandchildren were absent due to illness.
Crandall residents report continued church attendance at Burnville. Miss Maggie Leffler returns from Oklahoma. James Nighburger and family from Iliinois visit Wm. H. Dyer. Nora Eost and Bea Wolfe of New Albany visit Ben Davis family. Mrs. Ira Markell and Miss Lille Markwell visit Fredericksburg relatives. Mrs. T. J. Stevens visits Ramsey area relatives. Guy and Victor Wright and daughter from Louisville visit father E. J. Wright. Parvan Davis of New Albany visits locals. Mrs. Chas. P. Bye and Miss Mary Jane Bye visit New Albany and Jeffersonville. Protracted meeting begins at MLE church Tuesday night.
Lydia Graves died at her son John Graves home in Nevin on the 3rd inst aged 77 after months of illness. She was wife of ex county treasurer John OC Graves, married in 1851, with nine children six living including William Joseph Roy John Arch Graves and Mrs John Bennett. Funeral at New Salisbury M E church with Rev Rauff. burial Bethlehem cemetery. She was a longtime M E member known as a kind neighbor and devoted mother.
George Woertz, a leading farmer from Jackson township, announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Trustee. Loyal Democrat with good judgment and a record of public interest involvement, described as honest sober industrious and well qualified for the office. If nominated he would be a strong ticket choice and a competent safe official.
The Modern Woodmen camp held a banquet after initiating eleven new members last Monday night. About 100 local neighbors attended with guests from other county camps, including P. J. Strack of New Albany. After the ceremony, the group dined at George H. Feller’s restaurant, enjoying oysters and other fare as the lodge grows toward 170 members.
Harrison County Democratic Central Committee members are notified to meet in Corydon on Saturday January 25 1908 at 1 PM to adopt rules for the county primaries and to conduct other business. All candidates should attend to determine ballot order under a prior rule. Hezekiarih Luckett 83 County Chairman.
Religious services are set for next Thursday night with a men’s meeting at the Methodist Church led by Rev. W. E. Edgin chaplain of the Jeffersonville Reformatory who will speak on The Marks of a Man. A women’s meeting at the Presbyterian Church will be conducted by evangelist Glenna Burt Duckworth. Let both churches be filled.
Elder Crabb and his wife from Brazil Ind opened a lengthy meeting at Highland last Saturday evening. The following Sunday night Ray B. Lopp preached his first sermon at Mt Zion to a crowded house and received many compliments on the discourse.
Due to the absence of Albert Hopkins, president of the Canning Co., the annual stockholders meeting set for Tuesday the 7th will be held on Tuesday February 11. The cannery will begin contracting for acreage immediately after the February meeting.
Lewis E. Robbins will sell all household and kitchen furniture at public auction on Wednesday January 15, one and one fourth miles east of Central. Cash only.
Sydney Elbert travels to Newton Kansas. Dnd Ekhart stays with Mrs Addie Smith. Herman Denbo and wife from Louisville visit relatives. Huston family of Elizabeth with Eli Baker. Kingsleys spend holidays with his mother in Laconia. Morris Baker and Earl Payton guests of Eli Baker. Julie Ekart Lula and Katie Lillpop visit W C Kannapel. Charlie Brown back from Canada visiting parents. Father Quade delivers sermon last Sunday. Vessie Kannapel family attend birthday dinner at New Middletown. Barkheim visits cousin Bob Lillpop then returns home. Nettie Daley returns from visiting Cus Backherms in New Middletown.
Iris Welch of Louisville and James Welch visited relatives here last week. Jerry Watson and kin spent Sunday with Tanas Kitterman in honor of James Hedges and Nettie Ludlow and Elna Watson. Mrs. Miller's family hosted Christmas dinner for many friends including H C Smith and others. Turkey and chicken were served as they wished Mrs. Miller many more happy Christmases.
Harrison County lists allowances for 1907 December session including Sheriff, asylum, school fund and poor relief payments. Names include Amzi P. Kannapel J.C. Bottorff Sam N. Voyles Frank E. Watson记录 multiple salaries and expense items for offices, repairs, and services across Harrison Posey and neighboring districts.
The commissioner for the sale of land in the Rachel Feller suit will publicly auction on February 4 1908 at 10 am in Scott township Harrison County Indiana. Properties include the north half of the southeast quarter section five township four south range three east eighty acres. the southwest fourth of the southeast quarter section thirty-two township three south range three east forty acres. and sixteen and two thirds acres off the east side of the southeast fourth of the southwest quarter section thirty-two township three south range three east. One third cash with two equal notes at six and twelve months, interest six percent per year, no valuation or appraisement relief. John Hu Feller commissioner Jane Chas B Kopp auctioneer.
Notice is given that the administrator of the estate of William Ridley deceased has filed a final settlement in the Harrison Circuit Court. The hearing is set for the first day of the February term 1908 at Corydon Courthouse. Heirs and creditors are summoned to appear and show cause why the settlement should not be approved. January 6, 1908. Taylor Wilson, Administrator.
Henry Dietrich named executor of the last will of Adam Dietrich of Harrison County Indiana. The estate is solvent and has qualified as executor. William Ridley attorney listed with address 1&3. Dated Jan 3, 1908.
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