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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1919
Page
6
Ben Stevens assumes control of the Corydon business this week, succeeding Mr. Smith who shifts to oil drilling. Stevens, a Corydon resident for nine years after leaving Crandall where he ran a grocery and general store, is a former two term county commissioner and invites local customers to visit.
Willim F Crosier of Louisville and Miss Helen M Smith of New Albany wed on June 18 in Louisville. Crosier, a former South Boone resident, begins married life as relatives and friends send congratulations amid a page of local notices and visits.
A chaotic scene erupted at a local bar when a crowd clashed with police. Several injured and property damage reported as investigators review footage and witnesses describe the unrest unfolding late evening.
Mrs Hattie Willett Lone age eighty years five months and twenty one days died after a year of illness. She lived with her son Boone W Lone near Corydon and funeral services were held at Pfrimmer's Chapel church. She leaves three children, two sons and one daughter, plus four grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was a United Brethren member and served in the church home department. Her husband died twenty seven years ago.
Vans Landing farmers cut wheat while residents recount visits and family gatherings. Henry Langel, back from service in France, visits. Mrs. Ella Gunningheam, son Harry and wife spend time with Sidney Johnson. Neighbors Elmer Noyes family, Ethel Ware, and Harland Cunningham noted. Threshing planned for next week. Denzil Cunningham hosts an all day picnic near Lock and Dam 43 on July 4 with refreshments and dancing.
Mrs. Andrew Xeller marked her 84th birthday with relatives from Charlestown and beyond. The Bottorff line shows remarkable longevity with multiple siblings passing ages near or over 90 and six golden wedding anniversaries. Jackson Bottorff, 95, traveled from Charlestown to attend the gathering, totaling about seventy miles.
The Union Chapel in Boone township will host its tenth annual celebration on Saturday July 12 in the grove near the church. G M Frier of Purdue C O Kirkham of Georgetown Rev J L Battram of Corydon Rev Tullis of Mauckport Rev Diliman of Central and other speakers will address the crowd. Refreshments will be served on the ground and the public is invited. Wheat donations requested.
Former classmates Miss Georgia Eliott Miss Rena Eliott and Miss Katherine Bottorff visited Mr and Mrs Eli Grable west of Corydon on Sunday spending the day with Dora Foster. They recalled school days at Highdut now White Top two miles west of Corydon and had not seen each other in forty three years. Rev Joel Shuck to preach at Moberly Sunday night July 6.
Harrison County Indiana board of commissioners invites sealed proposals to grade drain and pave about 26625 feet of highway 26625 feet at estimated cost 25293 75 with stone. Project in Corydon and to be known as the John J Seipel road bids due July 8 1919 at 2 PM. Each bid must include a double bond and noncollusion affidavit. The county reserves right to reject any or all bids and to set contract terms.
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