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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1916

Page

3

Warning on Poliomyelitis Epidemic in Indiana and New York

Health officials warn of dangerous infectious disease polio infantile paralysis. Three cases reported in Indiana. outbreak developing in New York with transmission via nose and throat discharges. Strict quarantine urged. report all cases to health officers. private funerals if death occurs. Wm Daniel M D Health Commissioner Harrison Co Ind.

New York Indiana Daniel M. D Harrison Co Ind

Blessings Abound at M E Church Central Barren

Last Sunday at the M E Church Central Barren featured two sermons by Rev J Mayey district superintendent and Rev Edward Schneider of Hope Ind both services drew large crowds and communion was shared in the morning. George Miller left for Kansas to work during threshing season.

J. Mayey Edward Schneider Hope Ind Epworth League George H. Diedrich L. A. Schreiber George Miller Kansas

Pfrimmer's Chapel Celebration Planned for July 13

Pfrimmer's Chapel Sunday School plans a large celebration at the church grave with water for tired horses along Litue Indian Creek. Many schools expected to join with songs drills and recitations. Finance Committee including Wm Quebeman George Turley and Clarence Bruce coordinating refreshments.

Pfrimimer Wm. Quebbeman George Turley Clarence Bruce

Fourth of July Farm Dinner At Garmon Home

On July Fourth morning friends gathered at the Garmon residence. A noon feast showcased farm fare while afternoon music and talks entertained attendees. Visitors included Miss Carrie Grantz from Fairbury and Mrs. Margaret Shaw from Marengo among others, with departures late and hope for a reunion next year.

G. A. Garmon Carrie Grantz Fairberry Ilinois Margeret Shaw Marengo J.W.G. Louden Moberly

Rough on Rats ends Rats Mice Bugs Exterminator Ad

An old advertisement touts Rough on Rats as a universal outdoors product, claimed unbeatable against pests and used worldwide including by the U.S. government. It lists economy size 23c, with drag and country stores, urging customers to refuse substitutes. Published in West Jersey City, New Jersey.

U.S. Gov't Too Orloe Drag & Country E. S. Weste Jersey City N. J

No Bunting Notice Issued for Farms Near Moberly Indiana

No hunting or trapping will be allowed on our farms near Moberly in Harrison and Spencer townships Harrison county Indiana. jy12-3w Seymour Walk John Price.

Moberly Harrison and Spencer Townships Harrison County Indiana

Pike Builders Wire Team Begins Elizabethtown Road Project

Pike Builders Wire, under Charles J. Treece of Elizabeth, starts a gravel road from L. J. Botterl’s to the Spencer township line. Tom Evans oversees, John Brewster Jr runs the engine, Jesse Evans spreads material, with about twenty five workers sought. Machinery from Washington township includes engine, steam roller, rock crusher, and road grader. A quarry will open on the Bill Sieg place as work spans nearly three miles over three months.

Chas. J. Treece Elizabeth L. J. Botterl White Cloud Spencer Township Washington Township Tom Evans Mr. Treece John Brewster, Jr Jesse Evans Sieg Place

Shireman and Fouts Visit Relatives in Terre Haute

Frank W. Shireman recorder of Harrison County and Harbin Fouts son of Reverend and Mrs Nathan Fouts left yesterday morning for Terre Haute to visit his brother Edward for some time A Reasor was in Milltown the latter part of last week

Harbin Fouts Mro Nathan Fouts Terre Haute Edward A. Reasor Milltown

Surprise Birthday Feast for 85th at Chas Pitman Home

About one hundred relatives and friends gathered Sunday July 2 at Chas Pitman’s Elizabeth area home to celebrate his 85th birthday. A bountiful dinner featured twenty-eight cakes and watermelons as guests enjoyed photos by Faith, with many attendees and family groups listed.

Chas. Pitman Elizabeth Mr. Pitman Messrs Jesse Pitman Duke Wolfe Lewis Schillmiller John Schillmiller Milton Funk Joe Brown Herman Brown James Shields William Best Will Hildebrand Osc R Kirkham Hiram Kelley Morris Liebert Sallie Rush Nellye Davis Grace Baker Corda Miller Nadine Helen Trotter Nellie Pitman Nell Barrow

Taylor Family Reunion at W. E. Taylors Oak Town Indiana

A Taylor family reunion was held at W. E. Taylors home in Oak Town Indiana on Sunday July 2. Attendees included W. E. Taylor and spouse Claude Taylor and family Hollis Agnes Virgie Stoy Gretchen William M Willer and children Hugh Charles Harold Ophie Bays and children Helen Esther Rupert Roy E Taylor Ray B Taylor Refus Taylor Katie Pike Harrisburg Miss H Celeste Landis Harrisburg Pennsylvanias Miss Violet Spront May Willier George Coiling and family.

Taylor W. E. Taylor Oaktown Indiana Claude Taylor Hollis Agnes Virgie Stoy Gretchen William M. Willer Hugh Charles Harold Ophie Bays Helen Esther Rupert Roy E. Taylor Ray Refus Taylor Katie Pike Georgetown H. Celeste Landis Uarrisburg

Locust Point Sunday School Picnic Planned for July 29

The Locust Point Sunday school will hold its annual picnic July 29 in Wrights Grove at the top of Doolittle hill opposite R. E. Williams residence. All Sunday Schools are invited to join the exercises. Miss Henrietta E. Stoy is secretary of the school. Miss Ruth Morris is visiting her sister, Mrs. Clarence Lockhart, in Louisville for two weeks.

Locust Point Wright's Grove Doolittle Hill R. E. Williams Ruth Morris Clarence Lockhart Louisville

Annual Celebration at Pfrimmer's Chapel 1916 Program

A July 13 1916 event at Pfrimmer's Chapel features devotional welcomes songs by multiple Sunday schools and churches, addresses by Rev J H Toombs Rev W H Howerton and Rev N Fouts, flag drills, male quartettes, and closing hymn. Notable speakers include J L O Bannon and Zoar A B.

Pfrimmer’s Chapel J. H. Toombs Lanesville M. HE No. 8 Oak Grove Johnny Elsie Faith Crandall M. E Edwardsville U. B Pleasant Ridge J. L. O’ Bannon Pfrimmer Upion U. B Hursttown W. H. Howerton New Albany Crandall U. B Corydon U. B Saint Peter N. Fouts Zoar A. B New Middletown M. E

Waveland Hosts Birthday Celebration and Visits

A community gathering in Waveland as Mrs. Margaret Voelker celebrated her 62nd birthday with a surprise supper attended by relatives and neighbors including many Voelker and Dietrich family members. Visitors from Louisville Indianapolis New Albany and Lanesville stayed with local relatives and friends during the week.

Margaret Voelker Schleicher Jacob George Dietrich Mary Gletz Herman Emil Albert Gleitz John Carl Elmer Walter Dietrich Julius Blank Philip Lieber and Sons

Boy gravely injured by tire explosion at garage

Louis Jones a thirteen year old Corydon boy was seriously hurt yesterday when a tire inflated at McKinley’s garage blew up like a cannon. He suffered facial injuries and possible brain concussion, was treated by Dr. Baker and taken to Louisville for hospital care. His parents accompanied by Merrill Baker, while Dr. Denbo’s family hosted them over the Fourth. The boy is expected to recover, though the process may be lengthy.

Louis Jones Thomas Jones Corydon McKinley R. E. Baker Turner Haines Louisville Baker Merrill Baker Jones Denbo Examiner Orleans

Seventy two acre farm for sale near Corydon

For sale a splendid ninety two acre property located miles northwest of Corydon. The land lays well with plenty of fruit and includes a good house and barn. It sits on a public highway near a pike leading to Corydon. Inquire at this office.

Corydon

Private Sale of Household Furniture and Singer Sewing Machine

At private sale I offer all household and kitchen furniture and a Singer sewing machine at a bargain. Sale at my residence in mornings and evenings. Dr J A Hottel an optician is noted. Forrest Bullett, formerly of this place, was rejected from the Indiana Guard due to a physical defect.

J. A. Hottel Optician Forrest Bullett Indiana Guard

Willard Zollman Returns to Visit Indiana Relatives

Mr and Mrs Willard Zollman of Denver Colorado are visiting Indiana relatives and old friends after years away. He once lived in Corydon and New Albany, worked in shoes, moved to Colorado for health, spent years in Rocky Mountain lumber camps, then rebuilt health and returned to shoe business in Denver. The couple travels by a recently bought automobile from Cleveland Ohio.

Willard Zollman Denver Colorado Indiana New Albany Corydon Zollman Harrison County William Zollman

Notice of Removal by Dr O W Hottle Dentist

Former patients and others seeking dental work are notified that Dr O W Hottle has moved his office into the room previously occupied by the Cumberland Exchange. Access is via the same stairway as the former office.

Cumberland Exchange O. W. Hottle

Local visits and arrivals mark a late summer week

Mr and Mrs Jas Crecelius and Mr and Mrs W B Gregory drove to Copeland to visit Cort Kintner. W E Miller received two pure bred Holstein calves from Atkinson Wisconsin by express. James Crecelius owns a Ford formerly owned by Lewis Shepherd. Miss Alice Tindall came from Harrison County Indiana to spend the summer with Mrs Jas Pitman and Alva Tindall. De Laval offers an old separator allowance before December 1. LL P Zabel Co Lanesville promotes the trade. Mrs Pearl Fetzer Dean of New Albany visited relatives here this week.

Jas. Crecelius W. B. Gregory Copeland Cort Kintner W. E. Miller Atkinson Wisconsin Alice Tindall Harrison County Ind Jas. Pitman Alva Tindall A de Laval LL. P. ‘Zabel & Co Lanesville Pearl Fetzer Dean New Albany

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Newton C. P. Trotter & Company Daniel M.E. Church Central Barren Seymour Walk John. Price Pike Builders Wire Chas. J Treece Contractor Frank W. Shireman Recorder Harrison Co Recorder Henrietta E. Stoy Ed P. Voelker A. H. Voelker Walter Schleicher Olga Indianapolis C. Schleicher Walter Kate Weis Lily Elenora Lieber Julius Zabel Kate Walther Caroline Ott Rena Gettlinger Mrs. Willard Zollman Revoval James Crecelius Ford Lewis Shepherd
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