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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1913

Page

2

Death of Michael Woerhl in Indiana City

Michael Woehl Sr died Wednesday June 25 at 2:40 AM at his brother in law John Bruch's home near New Ross Indiana from kidney and bladder trouble. He was 77 or 78 with no birth record. Burial was at JOCF cemetery near New Ross on Thursday June 26. He leaves a wife, two children, and many relatives. service details and local notices follow in the obituary.

Michael Woehl, Sr John Bruch New Ross Indiana Kisney Tworreioehk Poo Juneus Miiss Sarah J. Bruch Vine MI Teo Afta Wael Absa Boone Feerany Cate

Oak Grove Celebration Moves to Grove Near Corydon

The Oak Grove Sunday School plans a big annual celebration Thursday in the church grove, 1.5 miles northwest of Corydon. Gill music speakers and refreshments will be provided. county Sunday schools are invited to attend and participate.

Oak Grove Corydon John George Pfrimmer

Opening program notes for church service and speakers

In a fragmented record of a church opening day program several pastors and members are listed with a sequence of songs and addresses. Various churches and groups such as Edwardsville U B Bethany Shiloh and Union are mentioned with speakers Rev White Rev Jedlery and others. The text includes a note about additional speakers and rooms, plus a prediction about Cox attending before the celebration.

A. M Pastor McVey Pfrimmer Chanel Rev. S. McVey Crandall Sunday School Bethany Edwardsville U. B Revy Fernchild Ceotretown U. B Edwardsville Christian Rev. White Song

Resignation of Spencer Township Trustee Steerstedter

Andy Steerstedter resigns as Spencer township trustee in Harrison County Indiana. He cites extended term and personal interests after the legislature added two years to trustee terms. Josiah Bannon appoints ex Town assessor Jo. Neat as interim trustee praising Neat and vowing steady leadership.

Nndy Steerstedter Autor Bannon Josiah Neat Hbs Stiegesse Petsutedife Gnd Depauw Indi Dune Os Oo Iannon Bois Posmay Spencer Township Harrison County Andy

Freed's Show Delights County Audiences With Clean Act

Freed's dog and pony show toured Elizabeth Lanesville Corydon and New Amsterdam last week. The tent drew full houses with trained dogs and ponies pleasing children and adults alike. Kreed's show earns strong recommendation. editors wish continued success to the exhibitors.

Freed Elizabeth Lanesville Corydon New Amsterdam

Refined Lamp Oil Sale Announced in Vincennes Indiana

For buyers of seven gallons or more, Standard Oil Co announces galvanized iron drums at 24.60 and lamp oil at 60c per gallon through Davison and local merchants. Also notes a celebration at Pfrimmer's Chapel drawing big crowds.

Vincennes Ind Standard OH Co N. BP. Davinsos Avent Standard Oil Co

Carter L Littell Dies at 77 in Marengo After Illness

Carter L Littell died at his Marengo home last Thursday after a three month spinal illness at age seventy seven years six months and twenty days. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 30 pm at Marengo with Rev L F Wimer of the M E Church officiating and burial followed in Marengo Cemetery. He was an early resident and a founder of the Harrison County Agricultural Society. Survived by son Likens Littell of Harrisburg and daughter Mrs James Bowron of Petersburg. He was a long time member of the Methodist Church and known as a civic leader.

Carter L. Littell Marengo L. F. Wimer M. FE Mr. Littell Washington Indiana Ile Harrison County Agricultural Society Tle Likens Littell Harrisburg James Bowroan Petersburg Hle

Bethany Celebration Schedule For July 12

The Bethany eighth grade celebration program at Bethany school near Corydon lists speakers songs and recitations. Rev Lob Taylor and Dr Join Harbaugh address attendees. Participants include Bethany Corydon Gethsemane and Shiloh groups with solos choruses and a closing benediction.

Sony Fairview Pless Gethsemane Lutheraness Hev AEE Peter Shiloh T Bom Corydon U. Boss Virgie Stauth

Local Society Notes From A Busy Week

Abel C Calvin purchased a new buggy and Miss Rath Brown stayed with Mrs Kay Barnett at iostesdale. Mrs Abel Calvin recovering from poison ivy is much improved. Afiss fiednight spent several days last week with Mrs Peter McRae near Rehoboth. Mr Lawrence Reeves of Louisville visited his father John Reeves of Fishtown on Sunday. Miss Delia Berry at Spencerian Business College plans a brief home leave for vacation. Mrs Morton Kagis and daughter Miss Vada of Beyvans Landing in Elizabeth for dental work. Mrs Julia Abbot and son Glenda of Louisville visited Austin McCauley family and were driven home by Miss Blanch McCauley.

Abel C Calvin Rath Brown Kay Barnett Iostesdale Abel Calvin Afiss Peter McRae Near Rehoboth Lawrence Reeves Louisville John Reeves Fishtown Delia Berry Spencerian Business College Morton Kagis Miss Vada Beyvans Landing Elizabeth Julia Abbot Glenda Austin McCauley Blanch McCauley

Horse Drowns in Boone Township Pond Incident

All Stephens of Boone township lost a good horse last Sunday when a pond bath ended in tragedy. Mr Stephens and Deck Stafford attempted to wash the horses. Stephens rode in and the horse Stafford rode submerged. The four year old horse, recently bought by Stephens, went under while Stephens rescued Stafford with a long pole, narrowly escaping drowning himself.

Stephens Boone Township Mr. Stephens Deck Stafford Stafford

Wedding of Reed and Dannreuther in Jeffersonville Indiana

Reevd Dannreuther Winchester Reed and Anna M Dannreuther wed in Jeffersonville Indiana on June 21, 113 by Magistrate Oscar Hay. The groom, son of the late WW Reed of Thurston County, is praised as a promising young man. The bride, daughter of John L Dannsether of New Salisbury, is Harrison County’s popular young woman. They departed for a wedding trip to Birmingham Alabama to visit the groom’s brothers and his mother Mrs Barbara Reed.

Winchester S. Reed Anna M Dannreuther Jeffersonville Ind Oscar Hay Et. Reed Thurrison County John LE. Dannsether New Salisbury Harrison County Birmingham Ala Proom Barbara Reed

Divided Church Sparks Legal Clash Over Chicago Bishop

A colored community church in Corydon faces factional control after Mrs. Thornton's purchase and Mrs. Synuim of Chicago claiming bishops authority. Police involvement follows a church seizure and repossession by attorney Westbrook. Prosecutions for assault and trespass are planned. An illustrated lecture by Phys. DP Nagle on July 4 promises screen projections and local attendance.

Thornton Chicago Synuim Nagle Corydon U. 2 Christ Artutts. Due. Children Ac

Newspaper Subscription Rates Listed by Paper

A list shows annual dues for multiple newspapers including Democrat and Commoner FL50, Weekly Courier Journal, Daily Louisville Terrld, Daily Louisville Times, Louisville Post, Indiana Farmer, Farmer's Crusade, and Indianapolis Daily News with prices ranging from $1.25 to $11.00 and a date threshold of April 1.

Democrat and Commoner Democrat and Weekly Courier Journal Democrat and Daily Louisville Louisville Times Louisville Post Democrat Indiana Farmer Democrat and Farmer's Cruide Indianapolis Daily News

Kindergarten plans canceled for Corydon this summer

Miss May Frank of York Nebraska and Miss Christine Thornbury of this place had planned to teach a Corydon kindergarten in summer but Miss Frank cannot come to Indiana this year. The plan is not carried out and there will be no kindergarten, disappointing many residents.

May Frank York Nebraska Christine Thornbury Corydon

Corydon Prepares for July Fourth and July First Visits

Large crowds expected in Corydon next Friday July 4 and the following Friday July 1 for Democratic Editors visits. Citizens urged to help clean and decorate to showcase the town. Local appeal notes Corydon’s good condition and invites participation to boost appearance. An unrelated note mentions a misdirected real estate directory listing.

Corydon

Corydon Chautauqua Train Arrangements Planned

Cenwood Chautauqua manager F Crawford secures Southern railroad to pause West bound trains at Corydon Junction on July 15 18 20 26 27 to help residents attend evening performances. He meets Corydon Branch Superintendent Buchanan to provide late trains home and promote improved attendance.

Junction Dewk Kansas Glenmains Wood Chautauqua F. Crawfort Cenwood Chautauqua New Albany Southern Railroad Company Corydon Junctium Corydon Crawford Corynton Chas, Jr. Buchanan Southern Democrat Dmke Chantaug Bering

Local Notices and Weekend Visits Highlight Town News

George Beal made a business trip to Corydon Saturday. Grandma Hughes of White Cloud visits her son John Hughes and family. Miss Myrtle Lahue of Hursttown guest of Aunt Mattie Sigler. Mrs. Martha McPheeters and daughter Anna visit near Fredericksburg. Mrs. James Townsend of New Albany visits her parents. Camp Grounds plan a July Fourth meeting with Rev. Batrum Rev. McNeeely and Rev. Rumphley in charge. Heat waves and a rising heat death toll noted. forecast promises relief. Men’s dress shoes offered in leather with reduced prices.

George Beal Corydon Grandma Hughes White Cloud John Hughes Myrtle Lahue Hursttown Mattie Sigler Martha McPheeters Anna Fredericksburg James Townsend New Albany Spencer Lahue Batrum Oakland City Ind McNeeely Palyrma Rumphley

Adam's Jersey Sale Announced for Corydon Visit

The notice states Adam of Blue River plans a Jersey cattle sale on July 17, timed with Indiana Democratic events in Corydon. Early reports mention buyers from nearby cities, editors attending, and goal of entertaining attendees at the Jersey sale.

Dll Adams Blue Iver Jersey Indiana Corydon Sf Adane Min AN da

Baby Falls From Window In New Albany Incident

A baby boy named Robert V. Balleit fell from a second story window at his home on Mae Masters Street in New Albany last Saturday. He struck the concrete pavement, but doctors reported only a bruise on one leg with no other injuries found after examination.

Robert Walter V. Balleit New Albany Mae Masters Street

Chickens Wanted for Dinner Guests in Corydon

The dinner committee seeks 150 fine young chickens weighing 11 to 12 pounds for Democratic visitors. Bring to any Corydon grocery store on Tuesday or Wednesday July 8 or 9.

Corydon

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