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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1911
Page
3
Local notices describe the Coruica Bemaivat Elevator adding a new crusher to grind corn and other grains. Advertisements offer clover hay for sale and eye glasses from B F Abbott. Community news covers travels, illnesses, church revivals, and upcoming sales and auctions in Corydon and nearby townships.
Attorney W. H. Roose and others visit Corydon while residents report health, travel, and social events. The Odd Fellows hosted an oyster and ice cream festival. Misses Snapp and Phunter pursue work in Fort Wayne. Miss Emma Snapp returns from the State School for the Feeble Minded. and Thomas Connolly receives an assignment in the state House with support from Hon. Smith Askren.
The notice lists March 16 17 and 18 1911 as opening dates for Wiseman and Bulleit. Details reference the firm 1112 Wiseman and Bulleit and their project timeline.
Representative Askren of Harrison County proposes a bill to modify teacher license examinations so a high school diploma would not be required. He argues current rules deny capable non graduates, noting Harrison County had to import thirty five teachers last year, costing 212000.
The Champion Speller of Harrison County will be chosen January 21 at 1 50 PM in the Corydon High School Auditorium. Forty two top spellers enter to pick the county’s three representatives for the District Contest in Jeffersonville on February 18.
Marriage licenses listed for Charles A. Ott Elizabeth Ellis Agus P Mvans Callie J Ferree Marry W Cunningham and M Blanche Conrad. Reception at Oak street home honors Elder S S Nye on his sdth birthday. Rev Nye praised. Jorace Lanner of Washington township has lockjaw fears. Sonner slightly improved. Watts and Meinsley gain state senate and house positions via connections. Scheler hired by American Agricultural and Chemical Co. Christian church aid society holds annual meeting with large dinner and officer election amid cold. Dr Samuel A Roberts of Salem visits Corydon on county business. former Blue Liver clerk in Washington county.
The Washington-Alaska bank in Fairbanks with deposits of 1 000 000 has failed and a receiver is appointed. Creditors may receive about 60 cents on the dollar. Also noted is the Petaluma Incubator at Wise man and Bullett's as a new item.
Jacob Feller, about forty five, a carpenter who left this town over a year ago, reportedly fell from an elevator at Dewitt Arkansas, and was killed. He married Emma Popham after leaving here and they moved south. Telegrams say his remains will be buried at Dewitt.
The Christian church has called Rev M A Cossaboom of Dublin Georgia after months without a pastor. He has accepted and will begin his work on the first Sunday in February. He is described as a young energetic minister and is highly recommended by the Christian members.
Miss Pearl Deweese heads to New Albany while Miss Gladys Graves remains on the sick list. J P Isterling traveled to Louisville for business on Monday and Wm Stubbard visited his daughter in Georgetown on Sunday. George Haub and J P Isterling’s wife spent time in Louisville last week. Master Lawrence Dannreuther and George Krausgill recover at home. Jack Krausgill returned from Chicago due to his father’s illness. Rev Ralph Rodgers missed his appointment but will preach next Sunday January 16 at 10 o clock.
A Christmas day ceremony at the bride's home united Miss Peart Miller and Mr Raymond Dyer in a brief ring ceremony conducted by Rev Ralph Rodgers before about forty guests. The couple will reside on the farm adjoining the bride's father Geo M Miller in this county.
Smith McKinney Miss Ekmma Smith of this county and Mr Archie McKinney of Indianapolis wed at the bride’s parents home six miles south of Verydon. Rev Speady officiated before about sixty guests who shared a turkey dinner. Gifts were numerous and valued. The couple departed yesterday for Indianapolis.
Mrs. Julia A Turner died January 4 1911 at her daughter Mrs James McCauley home in Taylor townships aged 78 She survived by a daughter a brother a sister a son and numerous relatives Widow of John H Turner formerly of Rosewood Obituary to run next week
The Indiana State Board of Finance designated the Corydon National Bank in Harrison county as a state depository for two years starting January 2 with an initial deposit of 310,000. The bank already serves as a U S government depository and is praised for its high standard of service to local residents.
On January 20, 111 Bargain Day offers The Louisville Herald to Corydon Democrat subscribers for 1.75. Regular annual prices run 4.00 for the Herald and 1.00 for the Democrat. One day only January 30, 111, both papers can be had for 2.75.
The evangelistic meetings led by the pastor at the Presbyterian church draw growing crowds from all denominations. The church building is nearly at capacity each evening with citizens joining the good work, and services are planned to continue through next Sabbath with all invited.
The Corydon High School Alumni Association held its annual meeting at the Presbyterian church after services. Officers chosen for 1911 are President T. J. Wilson, Vice President Mrs. Mary R. Adams, Secretary Miss Ruth Denbo, Treasurer W. J. Bullett.
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