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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1917

Page

3

Death of Daniel J Venner in Lincoln Nebraska

Daniel J Venner died suddenly at the home of his son Prof Orlin H Venner in Lincoln Nebraska at 2 30 a m Monday January 22 1912 from apoplexy He had a prior stroke and had attended church services the day before The funeral was at Corydon United Brethren Church with Rev N Fouts and a male quartet The remains rest beside his wife in Pfrummers Chapel cemetery He was born July 11 1838 aged 78 years six months and 11 days and leaves three sons and a daughter Mrs Ira Dick of Indianapolis who was reared by him. He was a lifelong United Brethren member.

Daniel James Venner Prof Orlin H. Venner Lincoln Nebraska Orlin York Corydon United Brethren Church N. Fouts United Brethren J. W. Harbaugh N. R. Davidson W. Cc. Rothrock O. M. Wolfe Camilla Rothrock Pfrummers Chapel Mr. Venner Corydon Nebrageka Walter L. Venner Hodgenville Kentucky Orlin H.venner Waldo E. Venner Ira Dick Indianapolis

Public Sale of James L Duncan Personal Property

James L Duncan will sell his farm stock and household at public auction in Posey township near Elizabeth on Monday February 12 1917 starting at 10 AM. Included are a work mule Jersey cow sow and eight shoats farming implements hay and fodder wagons buggy cook grove and assorted tools and furniture with usual terms and sale bills. Auctioneer Wm Jones and clerk Herman Schoen.

James L. Duncan Posey Township Elizabeth Eisel Wm. Jones Herman Schoen

Local undertaker Sherrill renews Democrat subscription in Corydon

Winfield L. Sherrill of Mauckport visited Corydon last Friday and renewed his subscription to the Democrat. He runs the Shireman Company undertaking business with a hearse, team, caskets, and burial supplies and will answer calls any hour. Philip Kintner and his six year old son Kermit of Floyd County near Georgetown also visited Corydon last Thursday.

Winfield L. Sherrill Mauckport Corydon Democrat Sherrill Shireman Company Philip Kintner Kermit Floyd County Georgetown

Death of State Senator Green prompts special election

State Senator William T. Green died of pneumonia at a Indianapolis hospital on January 23. He represented the district including Lagrange, Noble and Steuben counties and resided in Albion. A Republican, his death reduces the Senate majority to twenty four. Governor Goodrich has called a special election for February 6 in the three counties to fill the seat.

William T. Green Indianapolis Green Lagrange Noble Steuben Albion Noble County Bush Senate State Goodrich

Local business and health notes from the community

Frank Kochert Albert Bruch and F O Mosaler ordered fruit trees from Stark Bros by C L Dick last week. Otto Gleitz and Anderson Bros are saw mill men. Roy Rogge will head a thoroughbred stock farm. Dick plans to sell 500 fruit trees and claims 90 percent of locals are buying. Albert Reising's baby is ill with whooping cough. Barre Lahue considers building a new residence.

Frank Kochert Albert Bruch F. O. Mosaler Stark Bros C. L. Dick Otto Gleitz Anderson Broa Roy Rogge Albert Reising Barre Lahue

Farmer's Guide Discontinues Club Rates for Corydon Democrat

The Farmer's Guide Publishing Company announces it will stop his clubbing rate with the Corydon Democrat due to publishing costs. In a January 9 1917 letter Huntington Indiana the firm states it may reconsider local connections in Southern Indiana if circumstances improve and thanks the Democrat for its past support.

Farmer's Guide Publishing Company Democrat Huntington Ind Corydon, Democrat Corydon Indiana Corydon Democrat Charles Buchanan Southern Indiana Jin Net Buchanan Louisville, New Albany United States Pennsylvania Line Indiana Daily Times

Farmers urged to order binders and mowers by Feb 10

Mr and Mrs Frank Pearson of New Middletown visited their son Rev Ralph Pearson in Mauckport where he pastors the Methodist church. The revival service in Mauckport was led by Rev Pearson and Rev Geo W Shepard of Chicago.

Frank Pearson New Middletown Ralph Pearson Mauckport Pearson Geo. W. Shepard Chicago

Indiana Farmer Clubbing Offer Ends April 1 1917

The Indiana Farmer announces the clubbing rate with its weekly edition will continue only until April 1, 1917. Publishers are urged to end all clubbing offers by that date and accept orders tied to the Indiana Farmer through April 1. The notice states subscriptions may only be taken in combination with the weekly.

Indiana Farmer Indianapolis Indiana

Local Notes and Personal Updates from the Area

Irene Pearson struggles with writing while Scott Cooper is briefly away. John Schilmiller visited Corydon on business last week. Jack Stewart trapped several skunks this past month. Mr Stone of this place works in Louisville. Hardin Miller will work on Dam 43 in spring. Martin Dotte plans to rebuild a barn damaged by fire. Read the Democrat for details. A heavy rain Sunday melted snow here. William Fryrear bought a young horse from William Hilderbrand. Cecilia Hierly of Elizabeth High School is ill. A wedding is anticipated soon. Two local men bought hides last week.

John Schilmiller Corydon Jack Stewart Mr. Stone Louisville Hardin Miller Martin Dotte The Democrat William Fryrear Wm. Hilderbrand Misa Cecilia Hierly Elizabeth High School

Zoar 1917 Society Notes and Local Moves

Miss Mabel Rogge hosted a January 18 party enjoyed by all. Miss Nola Blair returned to French Lick for employment. Wm L. Conrad travelled to New Albany for business and a revival meeting. Sunday School and biweekly preaching at 10 30. Mrs A J Thomas hospitalized January 22 at St Edwards New Albany for an operation and is progressing well.

Mabel Rogge Nola Blair French Lick Wm L. Conrad New Albany A. J. Thomas St. Edwards Hospital

Soap on sale at Miles' 5 and 10c Store

Two bars of soap offered for 5 cents at Miles' 5 and 10 cent store. The ad notes a single price deal and points to the store as a bargain source for household essentials.

Harrison County Fair premium list prints begin with ads

The Democrat holds the contract to print the Harrison county Fair premium list this year and work should start soon. Two thousand copies will be printed and distributed mainly to the county's business customers. Advertisers are urged to engage space now.

The Democrat Harrison County

Darling Bessie Remembered by Arabella C Mart in laws

A family obituary laments the death of Bessie born in 1887 who died a year ago. The notice frames her life as gentle and loving and expresses faith that God’s will was perfect, awaiting reunion in heaven with a comforting hymn and message of hope.

Bessie Paradise Jesus Arabella C Martin

Local Notes and Visits Round Shakerville Community

Shakerville items show health good in the vicinity. Minnie Fisher visited Ruth Felling last Sunday. Mrs. John Hurst and sisters Edith and Elizabeth Thomas visited James Benson and family Monday and Tuesday. Henry Rogge sells Stark Brothers fruit trees with good success. Third Reader prizes went to Charles Fisher first Hazel Feiliy second Genevia Emily third. Guests included Mr. and Mia, Arthur Benson and Beatrice, Benton Windell and Jamie Benson at Charlie Walters' Wednesday evening. Sam Fisher, Indiana Silo agent, sold silos this year. Mrs. John Strouse, recently at St Edward Hospital for an operation, will return home this week. Jessie Stone of this place visited Mr. and Mrs. W D Wilson Thursday. Marvin Carr visited Roy Emily last Wednesday.

Minnie Fisher Ruth Felling John Hurst Edith Elizabeth Thomas James Benson Henry Rogge Stark Brothers Charles Fisher Hazel Feiliy Genevia Emily Mia Arthur Benson Beatrice Benton Windell Jamie Benson Charlie Walters Sam Fisher Indiana John Strouse St. Edward Hospital Jessie Stone W. D. Wilson Marvin Carr Roy Emily

Death of R. K. Hough in Texas after throat cancer operation

R. K. Hough of Ennis Texas died after throat cancer surgery in New Orleans and a later decline at a Houston railroad hospital. He was sixty nine and survived by a wife formerly Miss Jennie Lemmon of Corydon. Funeral plans moved to Corsicana Texas with relatives from Hodgenville Kentucky attending.

R. K. Hough Ennis Texas New Orleans Houston Corsicana Hough Jennie Lemmon Amos Lemmon Schrader

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Citizens In Corydon Ads

In Corydon reports readers recount long endorsement of Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs Lefler recalls prior use with satisfactory results and now confirms again after years. The Buffalo based Foster Milburn Co promotes the remedy at 50 cents through dealers.

Corydon Locs B. Lesler Lemon Dean Riely

Obituary of Catharine Jane Love Cotner 1848 1917

Catharine Jane Love Cotner born Martin county Indiana December 17 1848 died January 23 1917 aged 73 1 6 widow of Isaac Cotner survives with three children two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her funeral was held January 25 at Elizabeth M E church conducted by Rev E E Young.

Isaac Conner Catharine Jane Love Martin County Indiana Isaac Cotner Wm. E. Cotner Leo Cotner Pittsburg Adolph Mellon New Albany Ind Bessie Jamison Paul Cotner Lester Catharine Jamison Jesse Cotner Katie Sparks Lyman Wright Vew Albany Jesse Love Monckport Leonard Love Simon, Col Wm. Love York Neb Methodist Church Jesus E. E. Young Elizabeth M. E

Miss Jennie Urlin Wins Prize in 1916 Bible Verse Contest

The Christian Herald of New York offered 2500 in prizes for 1916 for citing scriptural verses about pictured meanings in the paper. First prize 1250 went to a New York woman, then 350 to another New York woman, 250 to another, with fifteen 2.50 prizes. Miss Jeanie Griffin of this place won one prize. 895 others won 1.50 each, with several contestants in Corydon.

Christain Herald of New York Jeanie Griffin Thia Corydon

Marriage of Lena Bower to Paul W Robison in Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs M J Bower of Indianapolis announce the marriage of their daughter Lena E Bower to Paul W Robison. The ceremony was at St Francis de Sales Rectory by Rev Raymond Noll at 8 30 PM on Saturday January 6 with attendants Mr John Remmetter and Miss Beatrice McDuff. They reside at 715 Colorado Ave Indianapolis. The bride formerly lived in this county.

M. J. Bower Indianapolis Lena E. Bower Paul W. Robison St. Francis de Sales Raymond Noll John Remmetter Beatrice McDuff Robison Colorado Ave Indianeapolis

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