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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1920
Page
2
Democrats name a presidential candidate as the party continues to press for a vice presidential choice. Ohio figures Cox McAdoo and Palmer dominate days of balloting with Palmer withdrawing on the thirty eighth ballot after six more votes are cast.
Governor James M. Cox of Ohio secures the Democratic nomination at San Francisco on the 44th ballot after a long convention. Palmer withdraws on the 38th ballot, Cox overtakes McAdoo, and Sam Amidon moves to make the nomination unanimous. Cox’s experience and Ohio base bolster his bid. press notes hopes for confirmation and a future vice presidential pick remains unsettled.
108 acres on the Ohio River with 62 acres pasture and tillable 49 acres woodland 300 fruit trees and strong water supply Heavily fenced Two room office with garage on town lot garden and fruit trees Another two room office on plat 20 by 26 Two white ponies Rent includes best grain and hay farm in Harrison county 80 acres east of Laconia two story house large barn other buildings water fruit For further information call or address Mrs S H Hurst Laconia Indiana yyTte ind
Annual event at the grove beside the church scheduled for Thursday July 15 invites all. Program includes songs by many schools with Rev Howerton of Main Street Methodist Church New Albany delivering an address. Also performances by Mens Class Primary classes drills recitations and readings by Miss Lottie Jenkins Georgetown.
At Kamp Keller on Blue River Corydon girls Ruth Mitchell Edith Roberts Katharine Jones Mabel and Katharine Keller Ruth Jordan Alice Brewster Mildred Feller Lillian O Bannon Melba Hickman Louise Bottorff spend the week with guests Clara Sharp Bedford Mary Sample St Louis Fairy Hughes Louis Ville Martha Erni New Albany. Leonard Co Keller and chaperons Madeleine Con mer Katharine Brewster supervise.
Freyd Hamilton and Bertha Ander OR. Clement Baker and Mary Pearl Duepeey. Mug Taylor Frederick and Marjorie Lee Luckett.
Dr Amzi Weaver of Elizabeth resigned as Posey township trustee in Corydon last Monday. The Republican majority Posey Board of Commissioners immediately appointed William Weaver, son of the doctor, to replace him. The move occurred during a session. otherwise County Auditor Mauck would have named the successor. Dr Weaver and his wife will move to Louisville to practice medicine.
The letter from L. H. Wright confirms state plans to improve the New Albany to Corydon road and on to Leavenworth once toll road turnover from the county is completed. Local workmen are already begin on the Harrison county stretch, signaling imminent road improvements.
A Meyer family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Meyer five miles east of Corydon. Survivors including four Meyer brothers and two sisters attended with many relatives, totaling more than sixty people. A noon feast followed and the gathering enjoyed a fine time.
Miss Gladys Mitchell hosted a late Friday evening shower for Miss Margie Luckett ahead of her upcoming marriage to Mr. Hugh Frederick. About thirty five guests enjoyed a lawn reception lighted with Japanese lanterns and refreshments. Many handsome and useful gifts were presented to the bride.
Hartsville University plans a two day reunion at Hartville, Indiana on August 11 and 12, 1920. All former pupils are invited to attend. Committee on arrangements led by Amos Lemmon.
The New Salisbury Lodge I O O F will hold a community celebration on Thursday August 6 at one quarter mile south of Corydon Junction. Local lodges and Sunday schools are invited to participate. A band and sneakers will be provided with all conveniences for a comfortable day.
Thomas Trimble and Miss Elizabeth R. Thomas joined in marriage on Wednesday June 30 in Indianapolis. The bride, known locally as Bessie, has served as a stenographer in Corydon and is admired as one of its best young women. The Democrat offers its congratulations.
Wesley Chapel will hold its annual celebration on Saturday July 24 with speaking and ringing by visiting schools and music from the local brass band. Refreshments will be on the ground and a cordial invitation is extended to all Sabbath Schools.
An electrical storm last Saturday afternoon killed a cow owned by Ed Starrrett southwest of Corydon and a horse owned by Jesse Miller of Heth township. Both animals were described as valuable.
J J Bullett and Son announce a new carload of field fencing barb wire and steel fence posts including wire farm gates now in stock. Local farmers gain access to durable fencing supplies for pasture and boundary work.
A meeting will be held at the Presbyterian church at 8:30 P M Friday July 16 1920 to elect trustees for the church John F Watters trustee of the church
Notice announces the appointment of an administrator for the estate of Craven Boone, deceased, in Harrison County Indiana. The estate is stated to be solvent. Lawyers listed include Clyde R. Lottick and firm Robert E. Books.
The Harrison County Fair will be held the week of August 23 to 28. The premium list is printed and ready for distribution. Officials plan usual advertising to promote the event.
Residents praise a Saturday rain that refreshed crops and gardens while a brief electrical display and wind caused minor damage. Farther north in Washington county trees and telephone poles fell, and near Palmyra wind toppled silos and damaged several structures including Wayne Cole’s barn, which was moved from its foundation.
Mr IT of Rock Bridge Baths Virginia says his horse was near death but after using Dr LeGear's Stock Powders the horse recovered and looks healthy. The ad promises powder benefits for stock including milk vows steers hogs and sheep with satisfaction guaranteed.
Mrs John Woodward of New Amsterdam is reported quite ill.
Petitioners ask Harrison County Board to locate a new public highway in Posey township and vacate part of the River Road and fork near Stoner Hill. The request names freeholders from the county and describes the route over lands owned by Charles H. Stewart with specific start and end points. Six resident freeholders sign as supporters, with eight petitioners listed and dated July 8, 1920.
Weekday buses run from Corydon to New Albany at 9 00 AM and 10 50 PM with return trips at 11 30 AM and 4 30 PM. Sundays schedule adjusted. In other news, Margie Luckett and Hugh Frederick wed at the M E Parsonage with Rev J G Moore officiating witnessed by mothers and close friends. The couple will settle in the house beside the groom’s parents north of Corydon.
Rooms For Rent II lists available rooms managed by Mrs. Nelle Bullett at East Chestnut Street Corydon. Advertises options for both long and short term occupancy with contact details provided for interested tenants.
The Savings and Loan Association reports six months of successful business and invites cash deposits from $1 to $10,000. Secretary LEW M. O'BANNON encourages you to see them about earnings.
Elizabeth and New Albany auto line leaves Elizabeth daily at 7 30 and 11 00 A M. Leaves New Albany daily at 8 30 A M and 3 30 P M. Harold Winders Noble Peters call Herold Winders Elizabeth Exchange. dy7-2w.
A fourteen year old boy, Will Didelott, accidentally shot himself near the hip while handling a revolver last Sunday. Medical aid was summoned and the bullet removed. He lives with his aunt Mrs Nicholas Laer in Posey township. The injury is not serious.
W D Bean two miles south of Corydon used twenty pounds of twine to tie his barley which threshed 431 bushels. Pretty good. Walter is one of Harrison county's best farmers.
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