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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
3
Mrs Barbara Heishman dropped dead yesterday morning January 26 at her Scott township home while caring for her seriously ill husband Andrew Heishman. She was about seventy two and survived by six children and other relatives. Funeral services are held at the residence with burial in Hottelt's graveyard.
The notice records thanks to friends for help at a baby's death. It notes Wm E. Love of Morgan township visiting the office. Miss Dee Duggins of Dogwood announces the marriage of Irma Ruth Baker to Robert F. Colwell on January 10 at Elsworth Minnesota. the bride is Eli Baker's daughter, with many relatives in the county wishing a long, happy life.
George H. Mathes died at his Oak street home yesterday morning from organic heart trouble and nephritis after a months long illness. Born February 20 1850 he would have turned 66 next month. He lived in this county most of his life and served as Justice of the Peace and as Commissioner for six years. He was a Presbyterian elder for decades and is survived by his wife three children two brothers and one sister. The funeral will be held at 3 this afternoon from the family residence.
Lagrippe runs through the Blue River neighborhood as residents report travel to Princeton and Indianapolis employment. Obituaries note the death of John McCutcheon of Sharps Mills. Local gatherings include a revival closing and a reorganization of Blue River Chapel with officers elected.
An advertisement notes hatchery pricing through February 20 with chicks at two dollars per 150 eggs. It mentions Meech's bread and urges readers to ask grocers. A local note covers visits by H W Davis Ramsey and W W Clark to Corydon, plus Mrs Lannie Davis and Mrs J B Hatfield visiting Elizabeth residents.
George Kintner died at his Scott township home from pneumonia after a brief illness. He was 87 and spent his life in the area, born in Washington township and living in Scott for eighty years. Survived by six children Philip Edward Jesse and Misses Mary Deila Kintner and Mrs Emery Breeden. Funeral at Heidelburg M E Church this afternoon at 1 30 with John J Heth to conduct.
Clifton notes show several illnesses including typhoid fever scarlet fever and serious illness. Mentions Miss Lena Robinson staying in Laconia and a church meeting at M E church in Laconia with local families attending. High water and no bridge prevent attendance at Sunday School. A wood chopping gathering at J N Jones's home saw several present.
The Indiana Democratic Editorial Association holds its thirty fifth annual mid winter meeting February 3 and 4 at the Denison Hotel Indianapolis. A ladies committee will host a reception and a banquet for editors wives and 200 prominent Democrats. Speakers include John A M Adair Leonard B Clare and Howard Roosa. Governor Ralston will miss the event due to a Florida invitation. The roster lists officers President Lew M O Bannen and executives from 1st to 12th districts with J B Faulkner noted in Michigan district.
Advertisement announces a daily bus service from New Middletown to New Albany via Corydon on an International Auto bus. It lists departure times 7:00 AM from New Middletown, 7:45 AM Corydon, 8:30 AM Lanesville, and return from New Albany at 2:30 PM. Includes contact Resch and Bauer and a small sales note for ink stencils and maps from Corydon, Indiana.
Mrs Lara Shaffer widow of Frank Shaffer will conduct a public auction of her personal property at her residence in Posey township two and one half miles north of Elizabeth on Wednesday February 16 1916 Eat Meech's bread.
Edgar Colin, formerly of French town, stopped by Friday as a cheerful caller. He has worked as a salesman for the Southern Seed Company for over a year and has enjoyed success. He visits Corydon once a month.
Elmer Tucker of Birdseye visits his sister Mrs James Satterfield as locals recall a wood hauling accident. T P Byerley suffers a serious shoulder bruise and leg fracture after a wheel incident. Dr. Dean of Leavenworth treats. Grange Lodge guests named. visitors Edna McCutcheon Ora Anderson return home from Princeton. J H McCutcheon fills Blue River Chapel pulpit. real estate posted for sale a seven year old brood mare, write Wm E Love Palmyra Indiana.
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