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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1908
Page
7
Corydon area items note C W Thomas in Highland and several Democ ratic nominees for Posey township assessor and Blue River trustee. A revival at UD church is reported with open church joining. Local marriages, deaths, sales and baptisms mix with court suits, railroad injures and business ads from Brown Patterson bakery and W D Barnes in Elizabeth.
The Second Quarterly gathering of Mauckport United Brethren Circuit will take place in Mauckport on February 8 and 9. Presiding Elder Rev. J H Walls will attend. Christians are invited to attend.
The notice states that F. and 8. provide hot rolls buns and coffee cake each evening. It emphasizes availability rather than a special event or sale.
Scott Kessinger died suddenly at his father George Kessinger's home in Elizabeth around nine o'clock Sunday of bowel trouble. Born May 7, 1866, he was 41. He leaves a son Dr Wiley Kessinger of St Louis, a father, mother, sister, and brother. his wife had died two years earlier. He was buried at Elizabeth cemetery yesterday. the family and community extend deepest sympathy.
Mid term exams are over as Miss Bitner Miss Lamb and Prof Taylor stay busy while pupils await credits. Juniors entertain the BSA seniors sophomores and freshmen with vocal performances. The Sophomores celebrate their Cook’s birthday and Mrs Emmett Taylor visits with Lucille. Senior Ridley struggles with Medieval History. A list of stories and readings accompanies the notes including The Three Scouts and A Lady of Rome among others.
The column notes a wedding likely soon for Maxwell e LaDuke, multiple sick lists including James Duncan, Thos Smith, and Maxwell, and many visits among residents. It mentions Mrs Andrew Hiean visiting Posey county relatives and trips by Mrs George Foreman, Mrs Ceceyl Flannigan, Werbert LaDuke, Jesse Windell, and others to Louisville, New Albany, Macyville, and surrounding households.
Bud Farnsley and Edward Farnsley families were ill at home with lagrippe when Craycroft, a former Kentuckian and Soldiers' Home inmate, wandered out on Tuesday evening the 21st and fell into Knob Creek near Bridgeport. He nearly drowned before friends arrived with ropes. B. F. Wright was the rescuing hero. Coform erly resided in the county's southern part and taught school.
The note asks if you have sampled the F and 8 varieties, specifically Vienna and Rye bread, in a casual food recommendation style.
Mrs Mollie Bloonfelter and Miss Tilda Rethrock of White Cloud spent last Wednesday with John White and family. Rev Kendall closed meetings at Wood's Chapel Thursday night. The wood chopping honoring Mrs Amana Borden last Wednesday drew a large crowd. John White left Saturday for Princeton to visit his daughter Mrs Hed Moser who is ill. Alvin Harmon, working in Oklahoma, visited J W Loudon's family. Bev Seymour will begin a series of meetings at Fountain February 10.
A parade of small-town happenings covers births visits and health. Arch Letiler’s family welcomes a new baby son while Uncle Luther Kessinger remains seriously ill. Several residents travel or host guests including Nina Brinlay, Remmie Bierley, and Miss Effie Knight. Lewis Kessinger plans a move to Illinois with family, and neighbors wish them success.
George E. Cline and Agnes Harritt issued marriage license. Robert W. Dobeon and Mary E Bry ant. Attorney W. H. Roose of New Albany was here on legal business last Saturday. He traveled to Marengo Crawford county to attend client matters and is optimistic about his new location's prospects.
In Harrison Circuit Court Corydon Indiana Joseph Temperman vs Solomon A Temperman Robert J Temperman Charles Temperman and Francis X Temperman are nonresidents. They are necessary parties and must answer by February 1908 or be judged in their absence at the Corydon court house. Clerk James A McRae notes publication of this notice in vacation.
In memory of Isaac B. Davis born October 28 1827 died January 2 1908 at his eldest son Jas C Daviss home aged 80 years 2 months 4 days. Father of ten children his wife and seven children preceded him in death. Methodist church member a hard working honest man married to Christena Haas October 19 1846. Survived by three children Mrs Cort Davis J O and C L Davis.
Dr. F. English, president of Moore's Hill College, visited Rev. LaRue's family on Sunday. He delivered a fine sermon at the Methodist church in the morning, whose subject centered on Christ as the World's Leader.
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