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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1914
Page
4
In a midweek football showdown the Methodist team outscored the Presbyterians 12 to 6 on the neutral field. The victory improves Methodist standings and halves Presbyterian chances in the title race.
The Methodist team won yesterday afternoon as Pitcher Burleit led with ten strikeouts and a strong effort despite an ailing arm. Bullett carried the offense with a dozen runs while Wigs gang managed only six. Guy Burleit caught, Bennett and Brewster formed the Presbyterian battery, and umpire T. I. Wilson officiated this intriguing clash.
A jumbled page mixes reflections from Berlin summer travels with a quip about JuneLins the violinist and a Papua segment describing Toem effects and totems. It references Captain Pittor and the Indian Medical Research group and touches on the Pongs near New Zealand and extreme ocean depths.
The report presents a condition of the First National Bank at Corydon Indiana with assets and liabilities figures. It lists cash and deposits and mentions bonds to secure loans and postal savings. the cashier certifies the statement as true to knowledge and signs with directors and public official seals.
Rain is needed heavily in Taylor Township. Weekend visits to relatives and births are recorded, including a June birth to Mr and Mrs Weisbecke and a daughter named Fiorence Marie born June 23. Local residents Delia Derry, Gladys Colvin, and others are noted visiting relatives and assisting with chores.
The community reports scarce rain and near-empty pardons while residents like James Kronis and the Holselaws travel between Fishtown and Hammond. Social notes include several visiting families from New Albany Rumsey and Louisville. A late Saturday wedding in Rennsalaer, Ind. united Miss Giddie Hughes and Herman, with Rev J Wade officiating. the couple then left for Hammond.
A small infant Kathleen Kathleen Haun died May 24 1914 at five months and fourteen days. The little girl was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Preston Haun and is mourned by a grieving family. Her funeral was held at Fairview with Rev Roberts and burial in the local cemetery. The note recalls angelic imagery and eternal reunion. The report also mentions the Fourth and Last Geruteky Conference of Central Charge Coryilen District Indiana Conference at Fairview July 15 and 16 with notices to trustees and Sunday School superintendents.
Residents of North Market Street between High and Poni Streets will oil the section today using thirty barrels of oil. An oil sprinkler will spread the oil while Town Marshal George W. Fried oversees a dust removal effort done yesterday to improve effectiveness. Locals unfamiliar with road weathering can watch the process.
Mrs Minnie yeete et prank lve died at Ooterssite AD on the latter half of June due to appendicitis following a prior work injury. Burial scheduled at Beet in October. Survived by husband, two children, and siblings including Mrs G Lermaebon, former Washington Township residents. Brother of Mrs Bye is an sister of Susans and Henry Hershman. half sister of Mrs bee Bockhart.
First National Bank reports earnings for the past twelve months exceed any prior year and declares a five percent semi annual dividend. The bank continues adding depositors and invites new customers to join for consistent banking accommodations.
Adaline Zimmerman of Corydon area Kansas died at home in brevton on the mih day of June last aged nearly 73. Her maiden name Davison, sister of Henry Dausts of Corydon, she married Andrew J Stevens and had two children Charles P. Stevens and Thomas S. Stevens. After Andrew J Stevens died she married Andrew Zimmerman who survives. Two Zimmerman children live in the west. Zimmerman ran a farm near Corydon and two and three year old colts and a stallion sale are noted.
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