12 Jan 1921
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1921
Page
1
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hughes express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the long illness and death of their father and husband Alva W. Frakes and their son John Hughes. They acknowledge support from both white and colored friends and neighbors.
The Presbyterian Sunday School at this place reorganized for 1921 selecting officers and teachers. Official Board includes T. Ke Wheat C W Cook BDS Applesate and Dr P Grhyvin with Clyde R Lottick asst Supt and others. Honor roll lists William Doolittle C Cook James Brewster John Cok etc.
An 188 acre farm offers about 40 acres of timber and ample timber for lumber. It has no buildings but space to erect them. Located one mile from the pike and fifteen miles from New Albany, it features a good well and running water for stock and plenty of fruit.
A Young People's Christian Endeavor group was organized last Saturday evening at Corydon Christian church basement with Ruth L. Day of Marion assisting. Officers named: Lillian E. O'Bannon president Edith Roberts vice president Katherine Jones corresponding secretary Mildred Feller recording secretary Walter Cunningham treasurer. Committees formed and a light lunch served as attendees discussed worship and social activities.
Advert says Carnation Flour praised as reliable and new. Sold at local stores and at the Middle town Milling Co in Middletown Indiana. Prop Oscar McCollum promotes the product and sacks are available.
Geo B Wahl, Corydon Indiana, states he sold stock to J J Bubbit and Son and urges all debtors to call and settle at his store before February 1. He will be available there to settle. Also Miles Variety Store advertises towels at 35 cents each.
C Talbott of rural route A Louisville credits Trutona with improving his health after influenza. He says his cold eased his lungs, kidneys strengthened, appetite improved, and he gained about ten pounds. His wife notes relief from nervous, weakened feeling. Trutona sold at Davis Drug Store and all good druggists.
The Demociat begins publishing Township Trustees annual reports detailing receipts expenditures and how funds were received and spent. Readers should review their township reports as two to three will appear this issue with more to come later. The piece discusses bank robberies and suggests arming local businesses to improve defense, advocating serious measures to deter crime.
Great evangelists Oliver E. Wil Paris Pho D and wife of Warren Pa Gospel preacher and singer arrive in Corydon for three weeks from February 26 to March 2 at U.OG. Church with commission on Evangelism approval.
A wood farm of 115 acres offered for sale or rent. If rented the tenant receives one third of crops and the owner furnishes everything. Alternatively, PF will hire a man for the season and provide housing. Possession by March 1, 1921 is possible. Call or write Albert A. King Corydon Indiana Jan 12.
We list heavy work mules and two 3 year old colts for sale along with a stock mare in foal. George W. Taylor Eureka Corydon Ind RR red notes sale details. A pie supper at the courthouse next Friday evening January 14 to aid an invalid woman, at seven o'clock with Abraham Harper as auctioneer.
John H. Feth has served 28 years as superintendent of the Corydon Christian Sunday School and requests relief from one post. Rev. Cossaboom, pastor for ten years, is praised for his earnest leadership and engaging messages to the congregation.
Sam T. Wolfe will sell her personal property at her residence on Mill Street on Saturday January 22 starting at 10. The sale includes house hold goods and kitchen furniture. Auctioneer Mo B. F. Davis handles the auction.
The Old Capitol Real Estate Agency offers to find buyers or help purchase farm or town properties. Inquiries may be made at the office or with manager R. B. Watson in Corydon.
A printer’s error in the Blue River township Trustee report shows an upside down entry listing Florence Moree, teaching services, amounting to 130.00 dollars, discovered before the rest of the issue was released.
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