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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1921
Page
2
An obituary notices the death of a Mr. Sherman Ol Arcma in Oklahoma. Services were held at Plessum Valley Schoolhouse with burial at Liberty Cemetery. He leaves a wife and several sons and daughters, and was a long-time subscriber and reader of local newspapers.
The Palmyra and Wye community launches the New Paper Gazette under editor Wil Avery arriving from Patras and John G. Martin last operated The Ive River Gazette. The five column quarto publication vows to deliver square deals, nonpartisan reporting, and promote local business while inviting broad community support as it debuts with ample advertising.
Public library adds include Tales by Tolstoy and Maupassant and works by Bennett Collin Wynne Wright and Sherman. Notable titles include Grand Babylon Hotel My Miscellanies Law and the Lady Piasil and Lincoln's Own Yarns and Stories. Multiple authors and volumes listed among adult non fiction and works on Ireland slavery and political history.
George Wahl a Corydon business leader sold stock of stoves ranges harness and tin ware to J Gullert & Son and will retire from the business. Carrie Wahl Hausz continues in the enterprise with plans to sell Pioneer hardware stock in Corydon. The community mourns her death after long illness while noting her charitable conduct.
The Parent Teachers Association held its first meeting of the year at the Wind Building Thursday afternoon with strong attendance. Officer Peet McClaren presided, the carnival fund reported receipts of 425.00 after expenses 2608.85 were allocated to departments. 200 members joined Boosts in membership. Publicity chair Simeon Rice of La Crosse sent renewal funds for the Democrat. Sim is a Boone township native.
A large gathering at Pure Geatpets district Noo held a surprise dinner for Miss Sallie Newdy. The table stretched over 25 feet, with many families and visitors present. An arithmetic contest followed the meal, involving patrons and pupils including Violet Jacqios, Jotiita Jacobs, Cecil Roresi, and Beulah Chisty, with prizes and enjoyment reported.
Miss Katherine Gulleit, a University of Louisville student, suffered severe cuts to her hand and wrist when she thrust her hand through a wire window frame on a crowded car in New Albany, Indiana. Passenger Nan Zoeller helped move her to St Edward's Hospital where Dr. D F Davis attended her before she was returned home.
The New Salisbury Judge O K installed the following officers Saturday night M G EB Walk A Ge ON pt at ete Ree Ed Emily BY iSite Bede Biabely WwW F Rodel Bio Re oe an bak A Vi McCay TPEAR Sta ea a we fae Tames Crawford WwW OW Walk Warry Johnson of Winslow spent the past week with his sister Mrs E E Kellems.
The well known Methodist pastor Rev. Priest Dees AP Brookville Padigna died at his son in law Piarry Walthers home in Brookville December. Funeral services were held in Brookville and burial occurred there. He leaves a wife who is daughter of David P. L. Hottel and sister to Mos. Henry Davis, along with a daughter. He served as a minister for thirty five years and was regarded as a fine gentleman.
A solemn tribute recalls the year since Joseph Bour’s passing. Family notes the sorrow, memory and enduring love, with lines on missing a father and husband, and a prayer for peace at his grave. The passage mentions Lizzie, William Wright and Boone township in Harrison County.
A 138 acre farm with about 406 acres of timber and no buildings, located one mile from the pike and fifteen miles from New Albany. Features include fruit, a good well and running water for stock, and timber suitable for lumber to erect buildings. Also mentions used pianos and organ by Frank W. Shireman dealer in Corydon, Indiana, plus a road work notice from Webster Township.
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