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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1912
Page
7
The item notes calf meal at the Elevator in Corydon and mentions various locals: Miss Elsie Loitch hosts embroidery. R. R. 3 farmer wants 80 irrigated Colorado land. Dr. Schoen's son birth Arthur Melvin. several trips to New Albany and Indianapolis. tweaks on apples and milk feeds. community notices on meetings, sales, and cattle. Instances include John Shuck selling apples and W. P. Harrington traveling to Indianapolis.
Ben Zimmerman from Estopia Washington travels with his mother Mrs Catherine Zimmerman and siblings from Webster township to Corydon last Friday and Saturday to visit friends and handle business. Edward Zimmerman arrives from Stillwater Oklahoma to spend several weeks with relatives. The notice thanks customers for patronage and promotes spring stock for planting with cheaper prices and fresh dug stock from Eureka Corydon Indiana.
Local notices report a carload of Ballard Bran arriving at the Elevator and Farm supplies from W. H. Bullett and Sons. Names include John K. Morris at New Albany, Robert Emily of this place marrying in Henderson, Ky, and Tomes of Corydon logistics. The item also notes sales near Elizabeth, equipment tests at Presbyterian church, and community news from Corydon and nearby towns.
Daybook notes show multiple items: two mares for sale by Claude Lillpop New Middletown. McCullum sale on February 27 with a team of six year old black mares. John Shuck’s stock including apples potatoes cabbage and bananas next Saturday. Mrs W E Pitman visiting Corydon. D H Ewings Sons expanding at Palmyra and selling ice. Forrest Melton heading to New York to work as a varnish salesman. families visiting in Spacer and Crandall. revival at Fountain church Spencer township led by Rev Amzi D Smith. workers and job seekers in Louisville and Crandall. local cream beparator ad at Blue Bell. birth of John Loy Cook. maple molasses factory repairs. Riely home hosting birthday for Stoy. Gettelfinger hospitalized after puncture and recovery. revival work in Mauckport. thanks note from Resch family for Lemmon’s illness. Clunie dinner in honor of visiting R L Housel. Red Chief feed grinder advertised by W H Bullett&Sons.
Local notices list visitors and movements in New Albany Corydon and Palmyra Indiana including John Graves, R W Scott, and Emma Prosser. Births, sales events, and upcoming meetings appear with details on people such as Minnie Lenkoff and twin grandsons Clyde and Clarence Sherrill.
A father and his son became violent at their home last week causing destruction and fear. The wife was bedridden and the husband, in a crazed state, waved a knife over her endangering her life. It was the worst conduct locally in years and police are urged to prevent further disgrace. Prosecutions were filed against both, but no trial has occurred yet.
The Hoosier Dairy Lunch invites patrons to a quick or first class meal at 315 Pear Street New Albany. This brief notice highlights the restaurant as a dining option for travelers and locals seeking a substantial lunch.
John F. Moser, highly respected resident of Spencer township, died last Sunday morning at his home after a several month illness from Bright's disease. He was seventy and leaves a widow and ten children. Funeral services were held yesterday and he was buried in Woods Chapel cemetery. he formerly served as township assessor.
W H Bulleit and Sons filed articles of incorporation in Indianapolis forming V. A. Bulleit and Sons with 20000 dollars capital. The firm, long a Corydon leader in farm machinery, wagons, buggies, seeds and fertilizers, has added automobiles and plans continuity despite any member’s death. The incorporators are V H Bulleit and his two sons Will J and Albert J.
Four farmers institutes will be held in the county next week at Palmyra Fountain church Lanesville Corydon and dates January 29 30 31 February 1 and 2. John W Lyskowinski president and C W Thomas secretary urge large attendance by farmers and families to hear experienced instructors discuss vital agricultural topics and participate in general discussion.
Mrs Anna Rompel wife of Edward Rompel of Louisville died at home Sunday morning after pneumonia contracted while nursing two ill children. She was forty one. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Christian Keller of Corydon south. Remains moved to Shiloh for funeral services and burial at Jordan cemetery.
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