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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1920

Page

7

Corydon Area News Briefs Include Moves and Sales

Local notices report visiting relatives from Louisville and Chattanooga with multiple residents traveling or returning home. A two hundred acre farm in Heth township sold to Arthur Miner for 11060 pounds. Public notices list marriage licenses and business changes including Shireman’s Music Store closing. An old olive tree near Oak Street was removed for safety after Gailey cut it down.

Edward F. Windell Heth Arthur Miner

Attendant and Nurse Positions Sought Near Crandall

James Lame and gon of Crandall visited in Elizabeth to recruit women for attendants nurses and related work. Applicants must state age past employment and address write to Superintendent Indiana School for Feeble Blinded Youth Ft Wayne Indiana. Mrs Harris Colvin and daughter have managed a Taylor township farm six weeks. Colvin reports a strong wheat crop and a tenant from Kentucky has cut eight acres of tobacco.

Indiana School Ft. Wayne Indiana Harris Colvin Daghter Taylor Township

Hottel Family Visit And Camp Keller Socials

David P. Hottel visits daughter Mrs Wanderhill in Denver while his son Charles I. Hottel travels west toward California. Uncle Dave is eighty four. W. H. and E. G. Keller hosted business friend W. F. Fape and his son William of Chicago at Camp Keller on Blue River. Other Keller Company members visited during the week. David B. Sails and Walter Cunningham served as cooks. The Kellers have updated the camp building.

David P. Hottel J. Wanderhill Denver Colorado Charles I. Hottel Rocky Mountains Charles California Mr. Hottel Dave W. H E.G. Keller W. F. Fape William Chicago Keller Blue River Keller Company David B Walter Cunningham Kellers

Timing of Late Potato Planting

The crop of early potatoes will be light so a good acreage of late potatoes should be planted. Many plan to plant a sizable patch with some preferring around the 10th of the month while others favor late July or early August.

Call the Corydon Democrat with any news tips

The note asks readers to telephone the Corydon Democrat office with news of visitors from afar. It emphasizes the paper’s desire for local tips and thanks those who share stories to prevent future complaints.

Kirkham Family Visit Notes Recent Farm Sale and Move

Mr and Mrs Oscar D Kirkham and children Violet Elden of Posey township visited Corydon last week. Their seven year old Fil den fractured his left wrist when a pony threw him. The Kirkhams sold their farm two miles west of Elizabeth to Frank Sohn and plan to move north near Muncie Indiana.

Oscar D. Kirkham Violet Elden Posey Township Corydon Filden

Stover family crops and toll gate notes from Corydon region

Roy Stover returns from Medford Oklahoma with potato alfalfa tomato and wheat samples from Luther Stover Albert Stover and Mrs Jessie Miller as well as corn tasseling in Oklahoma. Alva Wiseman joins Roy for the funeral and toll gate updates reflect changes at New Albany and Edwardsville gates and Graves family health and plans to leave the toll business.

Roy Stover Medford Oklahoma Luther Stover Roy Luther Albert Stover Corydon Jessie Miller Jessie Wallace New Albany John C. Graves Democrat Sloan Edwardsviille Graves

Busy Bee Restaurant Beckons with Soft Drink Showcase

Miss Jean Bullett visits friends at Cannelton. Busy Bee Restaurant invites all to enjoy a wide range of soft drinks. George Reuter serves as acting postmaster at New Middletown until a vacancy is filled.

Jean Bullett Cannelton Busy Bee Geo. Reuter New Middletown

Ridley Visitor From Louisville Pauses With Aunts

Mary Alice Ridley of Louisville visits her aunts Miss Blanche Ridley and Miss Helen Ridley, staying briefly during a family gathering.

Mary Alice Ridley Louisville Misses Blanche Helen Ridley

George Robinson Attends Telephone Meeting in Ivansville

George Robinson spent Thursday and Friday at Ivansville for a telephone meeting with participants from regional firms. He joined discussions on communications policies and future scheduling.

George Robinson Ivansville

Local Visits Highlight Summer Holiday Cheer

Teddy Travelatead of Louisville spent Sunday and Monday with his aunt Mrs. J Y Hudson. 1973 Carl Frederick and wife plus children of Louisville visit Carl's parents Mr and Mrs John Frederick. Will Forbis son of Dr and Mrs BR Forbis of Laconia returns home from Danville where he attended school.

Teddy Travelatead Louisville J. Y. Hudson Carl Frederick Mr. Frederick Mrs John Frederick Will BR. F. Forbis Laconia Danville

Child born to Mr and Mrs Keiler in Kentucky

A baby girl named Susannah Elizabeth born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Joseph Keiler. She has been in the oil fields in Allen county Kentucky and is visiting her family at this place.

Joseph Keiler Susannah Elizabeth Ben Smith Allen County

New Amsterdam Attendees at Battie Town Basket Dinner

Several residents from New Amsterdam attended the basket dinner at Battie town in Kentucky on Sunday.

New Amsterdam Battietown, Ky

Local Notices and Greetings from Area Residents

Newland Knight, employed in Akron, Ohio, visits friends here. Mrs. Roth Perry of Jeffersonville visits her parents near Laconia. Lost: a long flat key between the Court House and Sulleit's garage. finder to return to this office. The Busy Bee Restaurant lunches praised. try one. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Shuck of Louisville visit Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gehrbach in New Middletown. A binder apron mix up. the owner who received two should return one. Frank O. Jordan.

Mrs. Roth Perry Jeffersonville Mrs. Henry Lyninger Laconia Court House Sulleit Ed Shuck Louisville Clarence Gehrbach New Middletown

Akron man visiting mother while employed at Firestone

Leffier Borden of Akron Ohio visits his mother Mrs Harriet Borden during a stay from his job with the Firestone Company.

Leffier Borden Akron Ohio Harriet Borden The Firestone Company

Akron Woman Visits Davidson Family in Ohio

Mrs. Lewis Tracewell of Akron Ohio visits her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Davidson and her sister Miss Minnie Davideaon.

Lewis Tracewell Akron, Ohio Henry Davidson Minnie Davideaon

Social Visits From Jeffersonville and New Albany

Mr and Mrs Wiley Patterson and children of Jeffersonville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Frederick. Mrs Philip Hirt and daughter Miss Addie of New Albany spent the weekend with O V Shuck and family. Mrs Luta Hughes of Chicago has returned home from a visit with her cousin Mia. Mabel Deweese of Ramsey.

Wiley Patterson Jeffersonville John Frederick Philip Hirt Miss Addie New Albany O. V. Shuck Luta Hughes Chicago Mia Mabel Deweese Ramsey Ruby Stevens Camp Zachary Taylor Mrs T. J. Stevens

Mrs DeTar Returns Home After Visit in Corydon

Mrs Geo B DeTar returned Thursday to her Winslow home after visiting Mrs Michael Herter in Corydon and relatives near Laconia.

Geo. B. DeTar Winslow Michael Herter Corydon Laconia

Fourth of July visit mentioned by Elizabeth resident

Miss Mildred Deatric of Elizabeth spent the Fourth in New Albany. A short ads listing notes late seed potatoes and a few farm items. For sale four sows and pigs by Homer Ferree, located one mile east of New Middletown. Eureka phone.

Eureka Cecil Stewart Gui New Middletown Ind Mildred Deatric Elizabeth New Albany Homer Ferree

Mrs Davis Returns From Seven Months Visit

Mrs Maggie Davis of Town returns home after a seven months visit with relatives at Ramsey. Her niece and nephew Dale and Floyd Adams accompanied her.

Maggie Davis Ramsey Dale and Floyd Adams

Mrs Mollie Bridgman and Daughter Return Visit

Mrs Mollie Bridgman and her daughter Nellie of Georgetown have returned from a visit with Mrs Dora Lambdin in Marengo.

Mollie Bridgman Nellie Georgetown Dora Lambdin Marengo

Navy veteran Charles Davidson to report for duty in July

Charles Davidson of Georgetown, a Navy veteran, has recently returned from overseas. He will report for duty July 12 and proceed at once for the Hawaiian Islands.

Charles Davidson Georgetown Hawaiiin Islands

Mrs Hall Ulen Hosts Luncheon for Mrs Joe Chaney Bays

Mrs Hall Ulen hosted a luncheon last Tuesday with the guest of honor Mrs Joe Chaney Bays of Sullivan Indiana.

Hall Ulen Joe Chaney Bays Sullivan, Ind

Mrs Jane Martin and daughter visit in town

Mrs Jane Martin and her daughter Leila from Jeffersonville spent Monday visiting her sister Mrs V H Bulleit in town.

Jane Martin Leila Jeffersonville V. H. Bulleit

Lyons Family Visit Highlights Crump Reunion

Mr and Mrs Harold Lyons and their son from New Albany visited her father Charles Crump in Elizabeth at the start of the week.

Harold Lyons and Son New Albany Charles Crump Elizabeth

Automobile dealer change at Borgerding Motor Car Company

Byron Gwartner, long associated with C. H. Buchanan in automobile sales, joins Borgerding Motor Car Company to sell Buick cars. He will market Buick models as part of the firm’s lineup.

Byron Gwartner C. H. Buchanan Borgerding Motor Car Company Buicka

Land sale in Jackson township to Walk sons for $6000

Joseph Walk sells 100 acres in Jackson township to sons Charles E. Walk and William W. Walk for six thousand dollars. The transfer records list the parties and the price.

Joseph Walk Jackson Township Charles E. and William W. Walk

Mrs Henry Day and Daughter Visit Louisville Relatives

Mrs Henry Day and her young daughter Martha of Franklin township spent several days last week visiting relatives in Louisville.

Henry Day Martha Franklin Township Louisville

Ice Cream Maker Behind The Buny Bee Delights Try It

The Buny Bee Restaurant serves ice cream made by a long time churner who crafted excellent ice cream for George Goodbub of New Albany for fifteen years. He offers a quality product praised as the best and invites readers to sample.

Buny Bee George Goodbub New Albany

Miss Ruth Schock and Alliene Brown Return Home

Miss Ruth Schock and Alliene Brown who attended Mrs Blaker's training school at Indianapolis have returned home.

Ruth Schock Alliene Brown Mrs. Blaker Indianapolis

Pleasant Jackson caller brings ripe Harrison county peaches

Charles Walter of Jackson township visited this office last Saturday and presented several fine ripe Harrison county peaches, the first ripe fruit seen in the area this year.

Charles Walter Jackson Township Harrison County

Neelys Visit Corydon Family Thursday to Friday

Mr and Mrs D F Neely of Indianapolis visited his brother W O Neely and family in Corydon from Thursday until Friday of last week.

D. F. Neely Indianapolis W. O. Neely Corydon

Mrs Smoots Move to Universal for Doctor Husband

Mrs Sam Smoots and children left Corydon Indiana for Universal where Dr Smoots has taken a medical practice. They are moving from a private home with no washing or ironing required locally in Corydon.

P.O Corydon Indiana Sam Smoots Universal Dr. Smoots

Wallace Davis Spends Weekend with Elizabeth Friends

Wallace Davis of Louisville spent the weekend at Elizabeth with his home folks. He was accompanied by a young lady friend.

Wallace Davis Louisville Elizabeth

Light running Old Hickory and Weber Wagons sale

Old Hickory and Weber Wagons advertised by W H Bulleit and Sons at a price below replacement cost. Promotion appears tied to a July 7 sale window with two weekly terms. Multiple trade names and a regional dealer reference indicate a local merchandising note from a period catalog or advertisement.

W. H. Bulleit & Sons

Engleman Family Visit to Corydon from Indianapolis

Mr and Mrs Ivan Engleman and their young son Harod of Indianapolis visit relatives in Corydon arriving last Friday and planning to stay a week with family.

Ivan Engleman Harod Indianapolis Corydon

Eastbound auto trip to Niagara Falls and points of interest

Mr and Mrs John M Dannenfelser and son John Matthew and Mr and Mrs Will Chinn of this place left last Saturday for an auto trip to Niagara Falls and many other points of interest in the East.

John M. Dannenfelser John Matthew Will Chinn Niagara Falls

Harrison County Fair dates set for Corydon in 1920

The Sixty First Annual Harrison County Fair is scheduled at Corydon from August 23 to 28, 1920. Officials urge preparations and participation for the upcoming event.

Harrison County Corydon

Roby announces Naomi Roby to W H Beeler marriage

Mr and Mrs William H Roby announce the marriage of their daughter Naomi of Milltown to Mr W H Beeler of New Albany The couple will be at home after July first at Silver Hills New Albany

William H. Roby Naomi Milltown W. H. Beeler New Albany

Mrs Walter Roberts and Aletha Visit Corydon Relative

Mrs Walter Roberts and her daughter Aletha from Indianapolis spent a few days with her brother W O Neely in Corydon and returned home on Saturday.

Walter Roberts Aletha Indianapolis W. O. Neely Corydon

Loemker Family Visiting Near Town

Mr and Mrs E W Loemker and daughter Leona of Louisville are spending a few weeks with Mr and Mrs Herman Meyer and family five miles east of town.

E. W. Loemker Leona Louisville Herman Meyer Poiles Town

Hudsons and Families Visit Laconia Bide

Mrs Holiday is improving slowly after a period of illness. The visit included Mr J Y Hudson Elmer Hudson and families and Ezra Kopp and families to Mr and Mrs J R Holiday in Laconia last Sunday.

J. Y. Hudson Elmer Hudson Ezra Kopp J. R Holiday Laconia

Mrs McLean Visits Grandfather in New Albany Before Canada Trip

Mrs. Stuart McLean of New Albany visited her grandfather C. H. Reader and his sister Miss Anna last week before leaving to spend the summer in Canada.

Stuart McLean New Albany C. H. Reader Miss Anna Canada

Wheat crop near Corydon yields high potential per acre

Albert Stover in the Corydon area owns 50 acres of wheat. He used 75 pounds of twine to bind the sheaves and reports exceptionally full heads, suggesting a harvest possibly exceeding the usual ten bushels per pound of twine.

Albert Stover Corydon

Hettie and Bessie Miller Enroll at Columbia University

Misses Hettie and Bessie Miller left Thursday for New York to enter Columbia University. Miss Christine Thornbury, of this place, who has been teaching at Clarksburg West Virginia, met them there and will also be a student in the University.

Hettie Bessie Miller New York Columbia University Christine Thornbury Clarksburg W. Va

New Amsterdam Pair Travels to Louisville Then Returns

Mrs Joe Moyars and Mr and Mrs Hanley Winders of New Amsterdam went to Louisville Saturday and were accompanied home by Mr and Mrs Walter Hurst and daughter Norma.

Joe Moyars Hanley Winders New Amsterdam Louisville Walter Hurst Norma

Illness of P C Bulleit At Evana Hotel

P C Bulleit of New Albany fell seriously ill at the Evana Hotel last Saturday near noon. His nephew W J Bulleit accompanied him home that afternoon and reports indicate he was improving at last record.

P.C. Bulleit New Albany Evana W. J. Bulleit

Conrad family visit to relatives in county

Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Conrad and four children of Cisco Illinois are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Geo W Conrad in Hursttown. They also visit Mrs. Conrad's father Eugene Tronc in and her brother Guy Tronc in, along with other relatives and friends.

Cleve Conrad Cisco, Ill

Getzendanner Kin Help Brother in Critical Illness

Harry Babcock of near Palmyra assists Miss Maggie Getzendanner in caring for their brother William Getzendanner, critically ill and whose death has been momentarily expected.

Harry Babcock Palmyra Maggie Getzendanmer William Getzendanner

Stepro Visits Akron Family in Home Town Week

Leonard Stepro, after fourteen months in Akron Ohio, spends a week with his parents Mr and Mrs Allen Stepro. He is employed at the Box Lunch Company and returns to his duties after the visit.

Leonard Stepro Akron Ohio Allen Stepro Box Lunch

Elrod Family Visits Orleans Relatives

Mr. and Mrs. John W. Elrod and son Culbergon of this place spent Sunday and Monday with relatives at Orleans. The Elrods’ other two children Hanly and Jusnita have been with relatives at and near Orleans for several weeks.

John W. Elrod Gon Culbergon Orleans

Wanted Man Offers Bond for Watkins Home and Farm Products

Job ad from J. R. Watkins Co. Dept. 114 Winona Minn inviting a bondable sales agent for home and farm products. Territory open in this county. Promises yearly income from 1500 to 5000 dollars. Written on jy 7 40.

Watkins J. R. Watkins Co Winona Minn

Operation Involving Anne Hennemann At Grandmother’s Home

Anne Leice Hennemann underwent a bone tuberculosis operation Sunday at her grandmother Mrs. Lucy Wright’s home near Laconia. Doctors Sonne and Amy performed the procedure.

Anne Leice Hennemann Lucy Wright Laconia Sonne Amy

Ford Tow Track for Farmers From W H Bullett Sons

Farmers should order a Ford Tow Track from W H Bullett & Sons for hauling crops to market and returning with supplies. Contact them to arrange delivery when needed. jy 7-27

W. H. Bullett & Sons

Mrs. Brandenburg Visits Kin Amid Oil Work News

Mrs. Harry Brandenburg of Scottev ille Kentucky visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Y. Hudson while her sister Mrs. James R. Holliday of Laconia is in poor health. Brandenburg recently married and works for an oil company drilling near Scottev ille. He is in Northern Indiana buying supplies for the wells.

Harry Brandenburg Scotteville Kentucky John Y. Hudson James R. Holliday Laconia Brandenburg Bessie Hudson Indiana Scottaville

Bloomington and Corydon residents return from Kentucky trip

Sam Pfrimmer of Bloomington and Mrs Allie P McLaughlin of Corydon went home after a two week visit in Southern Kentucky with their sister and her husband Walter Venner on a Cumberland River farm five miles east of Corydon.

Sam Pfrimmer Bloomington Allie P. McLaughliin Corydon Kentucky Walter Venner Cumberland River

Rainfall Shortfall Reaches Corydon Area

William Stewart of Posey township reports no rain in his locality for some time and notes dry roads until three miles from Corydon, suggesting the substantial rain last Saturday evening did not extend very far south.

William Stewart Ohio River Posey Township Corydon

Birth of Sara Frances Braddon in Nashville

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs A M Braddon of Nashville Tennessee on Monday June 28. The baby was named Sara Frances after her two grandmothers. Mrs Braddon formerly Miss Zettie Applegate a genial operator at Eureka exchange for several years.

A. M. Braddon Nashville Tenngaste Sara Frances

Local men repair road between Corydon and White Cloud

A group of Corydon men used a truck to fill holes on the road between Corydon and White Cloud last week. They are too modest to permit their names to be printed in connection with the effort.

Corydon Here White Cloud

Miss Frances Thomas Joins Citizens' Fourth Avenue Bank

Miss Frances Thomas of this place accepts employment at the Citizens' Fourth Avenue Bank in Louisville located across Fourth Street from the Seelbach Hotel. She previously worked for the late First National Bank of Corydon.

Frances Thomas Citizens’ Fourth Avenue Bank Louisville Fourth Street Seelbach Hotel Thomas First National Bank Corydon

Two Sunday School Celebrations at Union Chapel

Union Chapel plans two Sunday School celebrations, one on Sunday and one on Saturday July 10. Prominent speakers have been secured for the events.

Union Chapel

Mrs Lone Returns From Louisville Medical Treatment

Mrs J A Lone returned from Louisville after several weeks of medical treatment and has lost the use of her voice.

J. A. Lone Louisville

Dr Alva G Thomas Visits Aunt During Eye Study Course

Dr Alva G Thomas, recently taking a special course in eye study in the East, is visiting his aunt Mrs W. B. Shuck.

Alva G. Thomas Mra. W. 8. Shuck

Mrs Sidney May to Visit Sons in Lafayette and Delphi

Mrs. Sidney May of Boone township travels with her mother Mrs. Mary Leibert to Delphi to visit her son Frank and another son in Lafayette. They plan to stay about ten days. Mrs. Leibert is in her eighties.

Sidney May Boone Township Mary Leibert Delphi Frank Lafayette Leibert

Davis Burgess Bye Trip Highlights Local Foreman

Mr and Mrs Delbert S Davis of New Albany and Mr and Mrs J P Burgess with Henry Bye of Spencer township toured French Lick and West Baden last Sunday in Mr Burgess Overland War. Mrs Davis is a daughter of the Burgess couple. The Davises came from New Albany last Saturday and returned Monday. Deibert works as a foreman for Hoosier Panel Company.

Delbert S. Davis New Albany J. P. Burgess Henry Bye Spencer Township French Lick West Baden Burgess Davis

Surprise family dinner for Mr and Mrs Lang

The Langs of Scott township hosted a surprise dinner last Sunday with about fifty three guests. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Garfield Dixon and daughters Pearl and Gertrude of Richmond Indiana Mrs Louis A Reynolds and daughter Sarah Catherine and Mr and Mrs Charles Nathan and two sons of Jeffersonville Indiana. An abundance of food was served.

Chariea Lang Scott Township Garfield Dixon Pearl Gertrude Richmond Ind Louis A. Reynolds Sarah Catherine Charles Nathan Jeffersonville

Jersey cattle leader in Blue River townships herd

David F. Adams of Blue River township visited Corydon on business and discussed his 327 acre farm and shift toward dairy. He owns 48 registered Jersey cattle, 17 milking cows, and growing butter fat receipts. His top animal is Silverine's Golden Eminent, with Eminent's Distinction producing 1000 pounds of butter fat.

David F. Adams Blue River Township Corydon Adams Silverine Golden Eminent Eminent

Settlement Notice Due July 1 Requires Your Call

Your account shows a settlement due date of July 1. Please contact us to arrange payment or discuss options promptly.

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