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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 05, 1922

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Democratic Candidate Selection Planned for Ewing Vacancy

Democratic district leaders meet at Jeffersonville courthouse on July 10 to choose a replacement for the late John W. Ewing. The District Committee including ten county chairs will name a candidate to represent the party in the coming congressional race. The process follows state committee guidance, with expectations of multiple candidates and a likely strong Democratic year.

Jonas G. Howard Court House Jeffersonville John W. Ewing Howard Indianapolis Troward Ewing Democratic State Committee National Congress

Auto Overturns Near Palmyra Injures Four

Huber Shuck of New Albany with an accompanying man and two women escaped serious harm when their Buick left the road last Thursday between Palmyra and Fredericksburg. The right front wheel failed, flipping the car into a deep roadside grade. everyone was bruised but none severely hurt. The car was badly damaged. Shuck formerly lived in Corydon. Palmyra Gazette.

Huber Shuck New Albany Palmyra Fredericksburg Paoli Shuck Corydon Pabmayra Gazette

Mrs Bruch Returns Home After Cancer Surgery

Mrs Albert Bruch of Franklin township returned home last Friday June 30 after four weeks at Habermel Sanitarium Corydon where Dr C L Habermel treated her cancer of the arm. The cancer larger than a hen egg was removed and she shows steady healing with a good mood.

Albert Bruch Franklin Township Corydon Habermel Sanitarium C. L. Habermel Habermel

Marriage Licenses Listed for Five Couples

Cort R. Ferguson wed Eva C. Schellenberg Oscar W Zimmerman married Lola Rose Bell Henry K Krause and Martha Chaffin Wm J Wolfe tied to Ada A Cline Ben Hendrick and Mary B Didelot are recorded for licenses in this notice.

Judge Cook Recuperating At Norton Infirmary

Judge W. H. Cook of Louisville is undergoing treatment at Norton’s Infirmary and reports he is progressing well. He has been in poor health for some time and friends hope for a full recovery.

Judge W. Cook Norton's Infirmary Louisville

Wolpert-Wayne wedding at Trinity Methodist Church Louisville

Miss Mary Wolpert and Rev. Guy Herbert Wayne married in a double ring ceremony at Trinity Methodist Church Louisville. Officiant Rev Dr J L Fort. attendants included Mrs. Inman and Charles Inman II. After a reception at the bride’s uncle’s West Broadway home, they depart for an East wedding trip and plan to reside in Woburn Massachusetts after August 1.

Mary Wolpert Guy Herbert Wayne Trinity Methodist Church Louisville J. L. Fort Harry C. Inman Charles Inman II Frank McIntosh Boston Mass B. Young Dumont Kingsley New Albany Ind Merlin S. Temple Kendallville Ttd Chas. W. Innun Swansonia West Broadway

Georgetown Items Reflect Local Happenings and Visits

Mrs Mary Arganbright and daughter Icy visited Miss Ruth Arganbright in Indianapolis where Ruth attends Central College. Otho Sears directs the Electric Plant. Raymond King fills his post. Richard King builds a cottage south of Georgetown. Omer Kirkham repairs and beautifies property in the east end. Mrs George Mader shows improvement after illness. The pike will receive a second cup of oil this month. A Ladies Aid lunch at Mrs Ida Engleman’s raised funds for the centennial, guests paid by waist measure with a top total of forty three cents. Dr M A Farr preached at the M E Church and asked for Rev Eugene Montgomery’s return. Farr is in poor health and will seek release from year’s duties. The Montgomerys observed their tin wedding anniversary June 30 with friends bringing baskets and gifts. Mrs Fred Stolting of Oaktown visits Georgetown relatives, as does Mrs Ella Taylor of Oaktown visiting Mrs Frank Johnson. Farmers report a short wheat crop with increasing tobacco yields and promising vegetation.

Mary Arganbright Ruth Arganbright Indianapolis Ruth Central College Otho Sears Raymond King Georgetown Marvel Hills Richard King Omer Kirkham George Mader M. E. Church Ida Engleman M. A. Farr M. FE Eugene Montemery Fred Stolting Oaktown Ind Charles Taylor Ella Taylor Frank Johnson

Pfrimmer's Chapel Sunday School Celebration Details

The notice invites Sunday Schools to attend a July 13 event at Old Historical Place, five miles east of Corydon. It notes over a century of Sunday School history, mentions telephone line issues, and welcomes any school or special program to fill the day with shade, water, and refreshments.

Pfrimmer Corydon Pfrimmer’s Chapel

Four men fish camp on Big Indian Creek

Tvan L Rosenbarger Russel Rowe John M Chambers and Charles Jordan camped near Corydon by the Jacob Mauck place. They spent Sunday night there and set trot lines that yielded sixty pounds of fish.

Tvan L. Rosenbarger Russel Rowe John M. Chambers Charles Jordan Big Indian Creek Corydon Jacob Mauck

Engleman Donates Transparent Apples to Town

John M. Engleman of Scott township contributes a generous supply of Transparent apples, earning thanks from the community for the fruit.

John M. Engleman Scott Township

Frimmer’s Chapel S S Celebration July 13 at Corydon grove

Frimmer’s Chapel Sunday School hosts its annual celebration in the grove near the church five miles east of Corydon on Thursday July 13 at 10 a.m. A program features songs recitations talks and addresses by Rev W W Moore Rev J H Toombs Rev Rosenbarger Rev B S McNeely and others with visiting schools and choirs from Corydon St Peter’s Shiloh U B and more.

Ffrimmer’s Corydon Pfrimmer Corydon Sons Rosenbarger N. Middlet Orlin W. W. Moore Rockport Sonzs The Builders Primary & Jr's U. B. Brotherhood God’s Edith Gehlbach Alice Erstine Ruth Erstine Orlin Faith Mary Turley N. S. Clunie Shiloh U. B St. Peter’s School Roy Toombs Rev B. S. McNeely New Albany Richard Bailey Alk M. C. Patterson Nell Sharp W. A. Turley

Local Notes From A Small Town Chronicle

Mrs Florence Denny travels to Indianapolis to visit relatives including Rev D F Denny of Shoals Ind. Jarvis buys a ten acre potato planter. Lou Spencers threshing machine arrives and performs well. Depauw railroad bridge crew depart for Georgetown. Mrs Fayetta Rumley visits with three children. Depauw White Cloud game rained out at one side. Mt Zion holds Children Day services. Moonlight hop at Joe Barrys Grove Frenchtown. Mr Oscar Cellum and wife visit with new Chevrolet. Miss Sibal Churchill begins trip to California. Robert Vaughn eats two pounds of cheese as a wager and recovers. Arthur Bergman and Harry Edmonson fish then a three foot rise washes away their outing. Hunger drives them home. A heavy object breaks Gus Harp telephone wire. a stork with a seven pound boy is found and adopted.

Florence Denny Indianapolis D. F. Denny Shoals Ind Jarvis Lou Spencer Depauw Georgetown Fayetta Rumley White Cloud Mt. Zion Joe Barry Andy Jones Sibal Churchill California Robert Vaughn Arthur Bergman Harry Edmonson Gus

HeilDELberg Visitors and Local Typhoid News

Mrs Harriet Cunningham visits daughter Mrs Fannie Crecelius at New Amsterdam. Mr and Mrs Wood Neely visit Mr and Mrs Harry Hottell near Dixie. Mrs Adolph Kaiser of Louisville visits mother Mrs Lavina Manck. Mrs Flossie Davis and four children suffer typhoid fever. Davis shows some improvement. Local wheat crop is poor in quality and small in yield.

Harriet Cunningham Fannie Crecelius New Amsterdam Wood Neely Harry Hottell Dixie Adolph Kaiser Louisville Lavina Manck Flossie Davis Clarence Davis Davis

Ill Chicago hospital patient improves reports

Mrs. Celestia Louden, seriously ill in a Chicago hospital the past week, is reported better. Her daughter Mrs. J. T. McClaran and her four children, who have been with her in Chicago, remain there.

Celestia Louden Chicago J. T. McClaran

Mrs Matilda Marie Meyer Dies in Indiana Harbor

Mrs. Matilda Marie Meyer nee Seitz aged 41 died June 29 1922 at her Indiana Harbor home. Her body arrived in New Albany and was brought to New Middletown for burial. She leaves husband John B Meyer four sons and two sisters and one brother. Funeral services were at St Peters Lutheran Church conducted by Rev W L Burger with burial in the church cemetery.

Matilda Marie Meyer Seitz Harrison County Indiana Harbor Indiana New Albany Monon Clarence Gehlbach Cecil Stewart New Middletown John Seitz Franklin Township John B. Meyer Hazeltine Forest Kenneth John B. J Emmett The Royal Neighbors Sons and Daughters of Liberty Esther Rebecca Lodge Roosevelt Auxiliary No. 15 Woman's Relief Corps St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church Peter Bonin Ind Lydia Kirkham Muncie Clarence Seitz St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Wm. L. Burger

Death of John M. Taylor in Milltown

John M. Taylor born June 12 1846 in Harrison County Indiana died June 27 1922 aged 76 years 15 days. He married Lucinda Boldt September 2 1871 and leaves four daughters two sisters three brothers seven grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral by Rev A J Oster at Milltown Cemetery Thursday afternoon. We thank friends for support.

John M. Taylor Samuel Elizabeth Taylor Harrison County Indiana Lucinda Boldt Elizabeth Ross Rose Taylor Cora Bye Celia Fields Henry Douglas Celia Berkshire Micah Hammond Mt. Lebanon Ile M. E. Church Milltown A. J. Oster

Colored men fight ends in stabbing on Corrdon street

James Mitchem and Edward Johnson, two colored men, fought on Corrdon street last Monday. Mitchem drew a knife and cut Johnson on the left arm, creating a deep gash. Mitchem was arrested and jailed. Dr. Bottorff treated the injured man.

James Mitchem Edward Johnson Corrdon Mitchem Johnson Dr. Bottorff Nan

Corydon State Bank Receives New Time Lock Safe

The Corydon State Bank has received and placed a fine new safe with a time lock. Delivery was delayed after ordering some time ago. Before arrival the bank used the large triple door safe owned by The Savings and Loan Association.

Corydon State Bank The Savings and Loan Association

Harrison Grange Monthly Meeting Notice

Harrison Grange No. 2133 will hold its regular monthly meeting at Grange Hall on Saturday afternoon July 8 at two oclock. All members are requested to be present as important matters are to be considered. Sam P. Fisher Master. George Miles Secretary.

Harrison Grange No Grange Hall Sam P. Fisher George Miles

Baldwin Manualo and Edison Phonograph Demonstration

Come in and hear The Baldwin Manualo The Player that is all but human and The Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph The phonograph with a soul The only phonograph that will stand a direct comparison with the artists Frank W. Shireman music dealer will host the event inviting music lovers to compare devices and performances.

Bankers Go to Prison in Corydon Case

George W. Applegate Ben Applegate and Wilson E. Cook of Corydon were sent to Atlanta Federal Prison for three years each after recent U S District Court sentences by Judge Anderson for violations of the National Banking Laws linked to the Corydon National Bank failure. They delivered themselves to federal custody July 3 after arrangements with the court.

George W. Applegate Ben S. Applegate Wilson E. Cook Atlanta Georgia United States Anderson Indianapolis Corydon National Bank George Mr. Cook Wilson Corydon Frederick

Great Farmers Picnic Draws Thousands at Corydon Fair Grounds

A July 4 Farmers Picnic at Corydon drew seven to eight thousand attendees from across the county. The program featured speakers such as Charles F. Patterson and C M Frier, plus a radio concert and performances by the Rural Sextette and several noted groups. Organizers praised the day and promised more details next week.

Fair Grounds Corydon Charles F. Patterson Tipton C. M. Frier Purdue University Everett McClure Dearborn County Leonard B. Clore Johnson County Federal Land Bank Louisville L. A. Stoy E. G. Miller Palmyra Dolly and Polly Moberly Boy Scout’s Treble Clef Club H. T. Brown Georgia L. Vogt Gee C. Davis N. I. Clunie The Democrat

Young Chicago grandmother visits ill Corydon father

Myrtle Fuller of Chicago spent several days visiting her father J. T. Pearson in Corydon where he has lived two months with Mrs. Norma Funk. Pearson, a major stockholder in Railroaders Oil, is reported better. Fuller, 39, mother of six and grandmother of four, enjoyed local outings with Dr. Crowe and may move to Corydon.

Myrtle Fuller Chicago J. T. Pearson Pearson Corydon Norma Funk East Chestnut Street Railroaders’ Oil Company Fuller

UFFMAN KOPP WEDDING IN INDIANAPOLIS

The wedding of Jesse Z. Kopp and Minnie A. Uffman was held in Indianapolis on June 28 with close friends in attendance. The couple now reside at 1411 Olney Street in a new home. Kopp is the son of the late C B Kopp, a well known Harrison County auctioneer.

Indianapolis Ind Jesse Z. Kopp Minnie A. Uffman Olney St Kopp C. B. Kopp Harrison County

Death of Mrs Emma Brugh in New Albany

Mrs Emma Martin Brugh wife of Herbert Brugh of Mooresville aged about thirty five died Friday at St Edward s Hospital New Albany after surgery for a tumor. Remains taken to Palmyra for burial Saturday afternoon services at Church of Christ conducted by Rev Joe Bunch. Survived by husband five children one brother and two sisters. She was niece of Mrs Thos Stevens and Mrs Emma M Caughlin.

Emma Martin Brugh Herbert Brugh Mooresville St. Edward’s Hospital New Albany Palmyra Church of Christ Joe Bunch Thos. Stevens Emma M. Caughlin

Mrs Flora Venner Dies in Paducah Ky

Mrs Flora Venner wife of Walter K Venner died at a Paducah hospital after a brief illness following ear trouble and surgery on the right mastoid bone Her funeral is planned at Corydon M E Church with Rev J G Moore officiating Burial will be in Cedar Hill Cemetery She leaves sister Mrs Alice P McLaughlin and brother Samuel Pfrimmer and a niece and nephew in distant locations

Flora Venner Walter K. Venner Paducah Kentucky

Farmers' Celebration and Local News From Corydon Two Page Supplement

Two page supplement reports late press time with items from Corydon including the Farmers' Celebration on the Fourth, Pleasant Ridge Sunday School outing, Corydon Junction and Dogwood News, Thomas Harrell's barn fire, Mr and Mrs Charles Keller returning from an East trip, lightning killed two horses owned by Hon. Smith Askren, and Askren selling his farm. The office was closed Tuesday for the Fourth and pressed Wednesday afternoon.

Corydon Pleasant Ridge Corydon Junction Dogwood Thomas Harrell Chas. A. Keller Smith Askren Spencer Township

Residents and visitors frequent Laconia area events

SOUTH BOONE. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Perry of Jeffersonville visit her parents in Laconia. Willard Crosier travels to Winslow to see his grandmother Mary Bartley ill. James Perry and family visit relatives in Laconia from Bartles, Kentucky. Horcense Hurst leaves for a West trip with uncle B. F. Hurst. Leibert family from New Albany visits near Laconia. Evans visits relatives in Louisville. Kingsley relatives near Indianapolis. Blanch and Greer visit near Clifton. Hous ton sisters from Chattanooga spend summer with aunt E. C. Wilbiar after Washington City schooling. Stanley Leibert from Louisville visits home. J. W. Best family and friends travel to Danville and back through Indianapolis.

Harry Perry Jeffersonville Henry Lyninger Willard Crosier Winslow Ind Mary Bartley James Perry Bartles Laconia J. W. McIntire Delia McIntire Horcense Hurst West B. F. Hurst Corydon James Holliday Louisville Charlie Leibert New Albany Sarah Evans Ross Kingsley Indianapolis Tom Kingsley Calla Blanch Audry Greer Clifton Elenor Catherine Houston Chattanooga Tenn E. C. Wilbiar Washington City Cincinnati Stanley Leibert J. W. Best Grace Martha Gladys Shields Danville Harold Best Boone Township

Also Mentioned on This Page

Congress Congressional Committee Mr. Ewing Cort R. Ferguson Eva C. Schel Judge Cook Wolpert Wayne Heildelberg Harrison Frank W Shireman Music Dealer Applegate Brothers W. E. Cook Corydon Fine Program Uffman—Kopp Emma Brugh Flora Pfrimmer This County South Boone
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