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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1922
Page
7
A week old Marenga Observer item reports Rev Shuck’s pulpit dispute with Young ending in disorder before the meeting was restored. Affidavits filed in Paoli led to guilty pleas and fines. New Middletown sees sickness among residents like Wintercorn and the Lillpop sisters while revival efforts continue at Pleasant Ridge and Blacks Chapel.
Former Indiana State Senator Michael A. Sweeney died at his Jasper home in Dubois County on Monday evening January 9 at age 63. A prominent figure in Southern Indiana politics, he sought the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor and held posts including Jasper Marshal and county Auditor. He ran a clothing store, taught, and practiced law for about thirty years. He was known for wit and strong opinions.
Milltown reports a string of visitors from nearby towns including Thompson's Chapel DePauw Louisville and Indianapolis. The piece notes court attendance at Corydon and ongoing revival services at the M E church with several conversions.
The Corydon Christian Church Ladies Aid held its annual mid winter all day meeting with dinner and supper for about sixty women and children. Non resident members Carrie Wright and Fannie Huff attended. Reports by Secretary Bertha Daley and Treasurer Ruth E Funk increased the payroll by ten members. Officers elected: President Mary Funk Vice President Mary R Adams Secretary Bertha Daley Assistant Secretary Mary Bullett Treasurer Ruth E Funk. The day concluded with the Missionary session on In the Land of the Rising Sun led by Jeona F Keiler with music by Mollie Keiler.
A Democrat article corrects 25 items about friction between Rev. Jesse Shuck and various church members. The notice frames the dispute as internal to the congregation with no criminal charges.
The annual report of John H. Wolfe, Trustee of Webster township, shows misstatements including Geo Luther receiving 2.60 instead of 26.60 from the Special School Fund for hauling coal and Eldon Smith’s 22.50 for institute instead of teaching. An omitted 75.00 trustee service payment and misallocated items between Road Fund and Special School Fund are noted with similar errors.
Harrison county poultry enthusiast Will Saffer bought six high quality White Leghorns from W. H. Rowe after the Corydon show. The birds included four hens a rooster and a prized White Leghorn cockerel winning first premiums. Saffer now owns nearly forty pure bred White Leghorns with many premiumns.
The Harrison County National Farm Loan Association held its annual meeting in Corydon on Tuesday January 10 electing directors Charles H Kintner Henry D Wisman Sidney B May Herman N Fessel and Jay W Turley. Directors then chose officers Jay W Turley president Charles H Kintner vice president and N S Clunie secretary treasurer. The association loaned 21600 to farmers in Harrison County during December.
Mrs Julia Ann Snyder widow of Philip Snyder died December 24 at her son Socrates Snyder's home in Sandwich Islands Honolulu. About seventy five, born and raised in the county. Survived by five children two brothers and one sister. Brother Solomon Mauck lived southwest of Corydon. She moved from the county thirty five years ago to North Dakota after her husband died, then to Honolulu to live with her son.
A January 1 1922 statement from Security Trust and Savings Bank Los Angeles shows total assets of 151 741 618 43 dollars deposits of 139 338 995 90 dollars and capital of 7 220 000 00 dollars Cassius M Jay son of Ben D Jay New Albany serves as Assistant Trust Officer in the bank whose assets and deposits are described as almost beyond comprehension in the letter.
Mrs. Sarah Bean Emily widow of Harvey Emily died December 21 at the Northern Hospital for the Insane in Logansport and was buried in Peru. She was born August 20 1854 at Corydon and is survived by daughters Mrs. Clara Hubbard and Mrs. Nellie McHarry and son Harry Emily. She was sister to William A. Bean of Corydon and Agnes Sims of Leavenworth.
Mr and Mrs Charles F Stevens of Corydon Junction will celebrate their sixty ninth wedding anniversary next Monday January 23. Mr Stevens is in his ninetieth year and Mrs Stevens is eighty eight. They are respected citizens with many friends who extend best wishes. More details next week.
William Lynn sued William Jacobs for damages claiming personal injury from assault and battery on Jacobs's farm in Heth township. A jury trial before Special Judge William Ridley returned a verdict for the defendant. Lynn was a tenant on Jacobs's farm at the time of the alleged injury.
Mrs Mary Wezendiner wife of John Wezendiner died at her home in Borden January 5 aged 81 years 11 months 7 days. Survived by husband a son and sister Mrs Jacob Himmelhever of New Middletown. Funeral January 6 from home with Rev F M Brock burial in new Borden cemetery.
Henry Hild acquires an interest in the Dry Goods Store of F. P. Watts at 346 Vincennes Street New Albany. Dick has resided in New Albany about two years and made many friends there. Miss Cora Walker, injured milking last Saturday, is recovering well. she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Walker of near Ramsey. Rev Jesse Vick leaves Tuesday for Borden to conduct a two week revival on the Martinsburg charge after a three week meeting at Youngs Creek Orange County with several additions. Rev Shuck will move to this charge after March first.
Sam Foley travels to Chicago seeking work while Mrs Foley and daughter Mary Catherine visit Cincinnati to see her mother Mrs J A Fellers. Flora Deidrich of Bradford injured eye at St Edward's Hospital New Albany. A needle accident while sewing injures the eye. Albert Kitterman and family return home near Kentland after visiting relatives south of Corydon. Gen Haub of New Salisbury visited Corydon and spoke of a past wrist fracture. Jack Florence Best friends celebrate seventh birthday at home. Jaygie Best ill with bronchitis but improving. Joseph Feller returns from Vincennes where he stayed two months with daughters Mrs Bottles and Mrs Troncin. The Troncin family moves to Bridgeport Illinois and Mr Troncin is in poor health.
Miss Elsie Steepleton of Laconia and Herbert Brown of Louisville wed at Corydon United Brethren parsonage by Rev. Toombs on Monday January 9. They plan to live in Louisville where the groom is employed. An attempted bank robbery in Fredericksburg on January 7 saw burglars gain entry, open the safe and take no cash as passersby frightened them away.
Isaac N. Lofton of Ramsey visited yesterday reporting his wife has suffered rheumatism for two years and is now worse. He plans to take her to Martinsville for treatment within the week.
Joseph Bender of this place renews his subscription to the Democrat. He is a traveling salesman for Calumet Fertilizer Co of New Albany covering Kentucky and part of Southern Indiana. Joe is well regarded by employers and customers. Prof C A Reagen of Hanover College visited Lawrenceburg on Tuesday amid efforts to save Hanover College with a successful drive. pensions granted to Mrs Louisiana Weaver and Mrs Elizabeth Tindall at $30 monthly through attorney Lew M O Bannon.
Rev C A Frakes pastor of the Christian Church at Marenge and several other churches in Crawford county spent days in the county last week. He preached Sunday night at Hyland Christian Church near Mauckport and Monday night at the Christian Church at Central. He called at this office yesterday.
Friendly letter from Roy C. Brown of Front Royal Virginia encloses a subscription check and mentions possible Mayo Clinic treatment in Rochester Minnesota. A. L. Gordon announces candidacy for Democratic Representative before the May 2 primary in Floyd County. Several ladies and Mr Dan Griffin attended a Missionary meeting in New Albany with speeches by Mrs F F McCrea. Simeon K Wolfe of St Maries Idaho renews his Democ rat subscription and sent twenty acre apple orchard owner noted for sending apples to Geo F Pinaire Spencer township.
County wide campaign seeks 1500 days of labor or cash to fund road repair. A six member road committee with county officials will supervise work on 183 miles of gravel roads with county commissioners approving the plan. If enough subscriptions are pledged by harvest time, all roads could be in good condition by fall or winter.
Judge James Tucker of Salem heard a suit by Anna Miller to set aside a deed to defend ant. trial deferred. Mrs. Mary Bary resident near Depauw moves with sister Emma Roman. auctions 5th. Frank Steph is auctioneer. Eugene Troncin visits his daughters Cleve Conrad and William Craig. plans extended trip and to see Jule Troncin in Vincennes.
Harrison County Indiana treasurer announces sale of highway improvement bonds with face value 9600 dollars. Bonds bear 4.5 percent interest, payable semiannually on May 15 and November 15 for 20 years. Sale to be held at 2 PM February 4 1922 at the treasurer office in Corydon courthouse.
Indiana bonds authorized by the Harrison County Board of Commissioners fund highway construction and improvements petitioned by B F Markwell et al in Jackson township. There are 40 bonds dated February 4 1922 priced at 240 60 each with semiannual maturities starting May 15 1923. The treasurer reserves the right to reject all bids.
A fragmented line lists Thad Deweese and family members Gayle Roma Frances Deweese. The snippet suggests a notice or caption referencing the Deweese surname and individuals in a local context.
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