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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1912
Page
2
A revival meeting at the United Brethren Church closed last Monday night after three weeks of services led by Rev. L. T. Taylor and Rev. W. I. Snyder. The campaign was successful with forty three accessions to the church.
Mrs. Jennie Wernicke of Chicago visited Corydon last Monday to solicit funds to combat the white slave traffic in her city. She sold a book titled Chicago And Its Cess-Pools of In formy for one dollar, with receipts aiding Chicago cleanup efforts. The book is dedicated to Good Men and Women of the World. Local residents contributed to the cause while clippings from Chicago papers described trafficking of young girls into shameful lives.
The U B Brotherhood public meeting is set for Sunday evening February 4 at 7:00 with a men’s choir and scripture reading. Speakers include Chas Fra vel on Personal Evangelism John Frederick on Factors in Churches which attract Men O M Wolfe on The Cost of Christian Leadership Mr Rothrock on The Church Ministering to its own Community N N Davidson on The Boy Problem and the Man Solution Dr Harbaugh on Reciprocity between Pastor and Laymen L T Taylor is the pastor and invites all to attend.
Community notes list visitors and family arrivals including Mr Lee Williams and correspondent in Corydon Saturday. Local residents William Wilson and wife slowly recover as a large debating society crowd gathered at the school Thursday night.
On Sunday January 28 friends and relatives gathered at Geo Uhl’s home to celebrate his fiftieth birthday. A large table overflowed with treats while a candy shower honored his son Joseph’s third birthday. Rain kept some guests away as the group shared social games singing and music before departing late in the evening.
Young people attend a prolonged meeting at Wesley Chapel this week. David Scull hosts a small fudge social last Wednesday. Dogs must wear muzzles due to a town wide mad dog scare. John Kendle improves on crutches after a broken leg from ice. Ice thick but thinning, river navigation to open soon. Sam Kaiser moves one mile east to farm formerly owned by Thomas and Stoker to cook for workmen. Alfred Allen and wife visit Mrs Jennie Jack and Mrs Thos Youtsler. Tarascon pilot on ice trips paused until boats resume. Dr Reader leaves for Hudson Kansas to practice. town hopes for a new local physician. Mrs Dilla Beanblossom stays with her mother Catherine Mogart during cold weather.
Nearly every family reports lagrippe while the thaw leaves wheat frozen. Sherman Longacre and wife are ill with lagrippe, M W A Camp attends them. Quail die in snow, farmers urged to feed survivors. Otto Wiseman tours with Abe Rhodes huckster wagon out of commission after blizzard. Cort Sharp’s teams idle due to soft roads. he hauls Cunningham timber to Corydon. Clara Williams, our teacher, was dismissed Thursday due to illness but returned Friday.
The text notes John Quinn recovering after a short illness and several others including Mrs Venner, Mrs Chas Dellinger and son Harry, and Mr and Mrs Chas Burn all able to go out again after sickness. It also reports the birth of a baby girl to Mr and Mrs Burn and a wedding trip by Mr and Mrs Henry Long in Louisville. An aged citizen named Mr Robert Dalby died Sunday night of paralysis, leaving a wife and two children.
In Moberly the community enjoyed pleasant weather as residents made visits Mrs Ella Fordice stayed with sister Mrs Emma Bell while Mr and Mrs J D Bell visited Albert White family Friday. Ida Loudon visited her aunt Mrs Almira Hughes and Wes Price visited his aunt Mrs Maggie Jenkins in Crawford county. Vernia Pitman and son Roy visited Abraham Pitman family. Trogie Bell has been ill with stomach trouble. Albert Stover of Corydon visited sister Mrs Fannie Conrad. Protracted meeting held for three weeks ended Monday with well attended services and ten conversions.
On Friday evening June 26, at the home of Mr. Conrad Lottich about twenty five young people gathered to surprise John Lottich before his departure for Iowa. The guests enjoyed social chat games and refreshments as they wished him success.
Local items list visits and travels among residents. Pearl Hazzard, Miss Blanch Hazzard, and Mrs. Jessie Fessel visit relatives in New Albany and Bradford. Cattle buyers from Indianapolis and Georgetown shown. A protracted U B meeting opens, Elder Moler conducts closing sessions, and a birth announced Elmer Eugene Maymon.
Mr Alva Wright visited Miss Etta Danner last week. Mr and Mrs Dave Danner spent Sunday with Henry Gilham. Nora Neely stayed with Alva Snyder near New Middleton. Martha E Hess spent weekend with Agnes Hess and family near Corydon. James Stoltser, living with Ben Hanka, was on the sick list. Cecil J Hess thanks friends for birthday postcards. Arthur Danner Angie Neely Cecil J Hess Nora Neely Harve Danner Etta Danner attended church in Corydon Saturday night.
Mrs. Robert Bruce improves after illness. Miss Dulcie Stiner visited Miss Mamie Yochem last Sunday. Claud McIntire of Laconia visited Marion Faith last week. Arlie Fravel of Corydon visited Joseph Wright one night last week. Clarence Bruce ill for weeks but now able to be out. Mrs. Hugh Hamilton and Mrs. Clarence Quebbeman visited Geo. Dowdle's last Wednesday. Miss Florence Yochem and Matilda Yochem visited Mrs. Matilda Yochem last week. Louis Deutsch and son Herman of Colorado visiting sister Mrs. Herman ley er.
Crandall Debating Society splits into two rival groups named after lunar phases. A road from Zoar church to Burnville marks the dividing line with west side forming the New Moon clan and east side forming the Full Moon clan. Each clan takes the affirmative alternately.
The notice lists Rev W E Dye to fill his appointment at the local place next Sunday at 10 80. It also notes Aunt Nan Conrad improving after illness and a family visit. Elmer Watson and family left Corydon for Utica Nebraska after a six week visit. G K Gwartney offers houses and cottages for sale with easy terms urging readers to buy with rent money.
A published list shows lands and lots in Harrison County Indiana returned delinquent for non payment of taxes due 1911 and previous years. The notice names properties and owners and identifies parcels awaiting tax collection.
Mrs Hess and Mrs Blank improve, Philip Blank and Wil Zollman haul hogs to New Albany last week. Mrs Blank and Mrs Walther visit Lanesville. Andrew Walther and Rosa Walther travel to Corydon. Ed Schneider and Blank Bros. trip to New Albany. Gertrude Kastleiner visits Rosa Schickel in Lanesville. Andy Voelker and Will Schneider stay with relatives in New Albany and Louisville, Anna Voelker heads to Louisville. Rosa Walther to sell property February 26 after selling farm to Kate Walther. W intends Louisville home. Mrs. Hudson ill for several days.
Taylor Township reports Elisha Flanagan and Uncle Tom Stewart in poor condition while Geo. Robinson loses a mule. Clarence Colvin and Jesse Fox take a bed of hogs to New Albany. Miss Kate Seibert returns from Louisville as mail resumes after river ice. John Flanagan visits brother Jlisha then returns to Illinois. Lois Fink hosts fourteenth birthday party with Delia Berry Ruth Brown Margarete Brown Vada Fink Blanche McCaulay Edith Cooper guests. Harvest of stories ends with jovial chatter and games.
Marriage licenses issued include Ben D. Davis to Allie Shumate and Isaac E. Reed to Margaret with other entries noted. The terse notice lists partners and relevant initials, reflecting a local records snapshot.
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