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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1911
Page
3
Ambiguous OCR text references state, committee meetings, athletics and campus activities. Names and places are unclear, but hints at college governance, athletics coaching, and student affairs appear amid garbled lines. No clear dates or outcomes are readable.
A lengthy, unreadable report outlines township commencements in Taylor Heth Blue River Boone and Posey townships and large Fourth of July celebrations at Corydon Central Elizabeth Klinzers Grove Booney township and Lanesville with promises to publish full coverage next week. The piece also notes a football basebalh report from Corydon churches and mentions social visits, entertainment attendance and a quarterly meeting in Georgetown plus various local residents visiting relatives and attending events.
Starlin Newland wed Phemeriinee of Mass Theol Atiee in a solemn ceremony at the groom's home on Tynes Ave. The groom will take a teaching post in Mississippi. Calvin friends and local kin celebrate the happy marriage as Mr Newland departs for a new life aboard.
Pfrimmer's Chapel Sunday School announces its sixth annual celebration at the grove near the church on July 1. Good speakers have been secured and many Sunday schools will attend, aiming for a day of pleasure for all participants at the site of the first Tenited Brethren Clinic in Paelicina. Meech's Bread is mentioned as a point of interest.
Invitation to attend the opening dedication and reception at the new office on Saturday July 29 1911. The notice invites friends subscribers business patrons news correspondents and the public to spend the day and promises a fuller announcement next week.
Readable fragments mention a list of individuals and a dated greeting or vow. The text appears as a muggy collage of names such as Jamies Bheriid Wilterd Joloy Pastertek and others, with scattered phrases about an event or ceremony. The overall meaning is unclear due to corruption.
The article describes a rural area east of Corydon near New Atoaiy Pike with a well kept cemetery for John G. Pfrimmer founder of the first U S B Church in Paclana. The grove around hosts a big annual celebration and local families visit during the Fourth of July with residents Strother and daughters and visitors from Louisville.
Fragmentary OCR reading lists Sundays and masses with vague references to names Cory Don Vovers and Ve New Old Deton. Mentions of school Masses sermons and derres with scattered phrases, dates like October first, and repeated misspellings indicate a damaged parish notice or bulletin with unreadable lines.
Fragmentary text lists preaching related items at Vilepeta and Toscoe with scattered names such as J.T. Riagan and Poo, suggesting a community notice or event schedule.
A Danicn Nebraska girl writes that Thad Loon has been ailing with chronic constipation and stomach trouble. After taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for three days he was able to sit up and get better. The letter extols the medicine as the best. For sale by all dealers.
A package left at the building was given to an incorrect person by error. The rightful owner asks for the package to be returned to the intended recipient. Misdirected items include cakes, tea buns, and bakery goods from Meech's Bakery.
Mrs Bachman y Bachan wife of Johan M Bachigan of Prank township died Saturday July 2 at AS years 6 months. She leaves a husband one hanger four sons one brother one sister and many relatives. A Catholic Christian woman she was taken Ill after a sudden illness and operated on at St Edwards Hospital. She improved slowly until last Friday when strength failed and she died. Funeral conducted by Rev Father Pee Eksening at Mary's Catholic church of Lanes He and burial followed in the local cemetery.
Prominent resident Kintner of Cedar Park in Boone County suffered a serious fall from his threshing machine while working atop it about ten days ago. He has remained at home with his condition described as serious though slightly improved. Friends hope for a full recovery as he rests at his farm. Educational missionary work and a Sundry School gathering at the county fairgrounds featured local speakers including S W Keister and university leaders Bonebrake and Orlin Venner.
Isaac Cotner sought a license to retail intoxicating liquors in Elizabeth with attorney MW Funk. Petitioners in Posey township sought a local option election, while Jérue, marshall of Kivableth, filed a remonstrance alleging prior unlawful sales. The Board continued the case to August or until the Posey election determine the issue.
Residents seek funding details for constructing a road and the drills for bond issuance. The Board of Commissioners will set the time and levy a tax of one half per cent on property in the township to raise money for bonds and interest.
Frank Kelly died at his son Phram Welly s home south of iaibeth last Thursday after several strokes of paralysis. The remains were interred at hiogers Annip Cirpund. He is survived by three children James Kelly and Mrs John Anderson all of this county. The deceased had not been strong in months prior to his death.
Miss Blanche M Utz daughter of Mrs Lyman Utz of Cronorgetown and Mr David C Hotell son of Mr and Mrs George Hottell of Jackson township married at United Brethren Church Georgetown last Tuesday July 1. Rev Lola Hottell performed the ceremony. They will reside on a farm in this county near Tendford. The Democrat extends congratulations and best wishes.
Marriage license notices show Uonze Danner wed Ora Pear and Kintoer Walter OQ Neely to Julia un. Reas and Meech’s Ice Cream Parlor appears in the item with brief local naming.
The directors met at the banking house on the 3rd inst and reviewed six months of business. They report affairs in excellent condition and declare a five percent dividend from earnings. The bank notes growing business and good service as proof of success.
William Voelker of Louisville visited relatives in the vicinity for several days. Tucky Williams lost a fine horse last week while in New Albany on a peddling trip. Andrew Schneider of Danes and Philip P Lieber’s family hosted visitors Sunday. The piece mentions heat and health concerns among locals and lists various distant relatives and neighbors visiting or traveling to New Albany and New Middletown.
The Weauber home at Palmyra burned completely yesterday afternoon after a spark from the flue set the roof on fire. Neighbors from the nearby Heise farm helped save part of the dwelling before the blaze could be controlled. Mrs Weauber was away visiting relatives. a likely insured loss is expected to run to about two thousand dollars.
Stevens Ogden and Tee Orden, both of Jeffersonville region, reside with relatives after a weeklong courtship. Stevens holds a store position at Cory-Con and Orden works in Cull's spa department in Cull's store. They plan to live in fotforsomvilles from Tuesday evening.
MHcCrayden undertaker of Ramsey sells his equipment to Swarens and Adam undertakers of the same place. Swarens and Adam have operated locally for years with a strong outfit and extensive territory. Minrayden retires from the business.
A barn in Franklin township burned last Monday night. Officials suspect spontaneous combustion from heated new hay started the fire. Mr. Tice lost a large stack of hay and 3590 bushels of wheat in the sheaf. Insurance covered a small portion of the loss.
Ramsey Nurseries offers a large stock of various fruit tree varieties for fall selling. The nursery is located three and a half miles southwest of Ramsey, Indiana. Contact details include Citas MceCrharas, Prop and Soareka phone RoR. The ad also mentions Studebaker and Buckeye Waren suppliers and Wiseman & Bellet for price comparisons.
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