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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1922
Page
2
Qur fine Imported Stallion will make the remainder of his sense at the barn of W. H. Shaffer, one mile south of Ramsey. Fee ten dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. Louis is a coal black horse about 17 1/2 hands high and weighs 1750 pounds. Persons desiring to breed should see this horse first. Johnson and Shaffer, Owners. Shaffer, Keeper.
Last Sunday July 2 the wide awake class of Pleasant Ridge Sunday School led by Mrs. Charles Stoll traveled by car to Corydon Junction. A 20 ft table on B. F. Pearson’s lawn groaned under a bountiful spread. Ruth Kirkham’s vocal talent earned applause as children sang and played games. Dozens of attendees from near and far, including extended families, enjoyed the day and requested another outing next year.
Short classified notice listing a second-hand two-horse spring wagon for sale from Cherles W. Evans in Corydon. No price shown.
Local residents report visits and travels to Louisville Falls Cities and Indianapolis. Families including Hurn Isterling Dietrich Haub and Lahne share visits while Keithley and family relocate to Lowell Indiana for farm work. John Bender and family from Louisville visited Hurns. wartime era flour ad ends the note.
A year after Daisy Edith Cunningham died on July 2, 1921 a family healthily recalls her as a devoted wife and mother. The notice expresses grief, belief in heaven, and anticipation of reunion, signed by husband and children. Also advertises three or four rooms for rent at 517 East Chestnut St Corydon.
Jesse Daily Davis aged 66 died in New London Indiana on Thursday June 29. He was son of the late Mr and Mrs Andrew Benton Davis and survived by his widow Mary J Newby three sisters and a brother. He formerly lived in the county and ran a general merchandise store at Corydon Junction.
Notice warns trespassers on farms to stop berry picking or face prosecution. Signed by Perry Heinsley and others including Mrs. Ems, Ollie Shrigley, Henry Ehalt, Ezekial Willis, Eugene Rissler, Alva Shrigley. J-28-3-w.
Local notes record Rev. H. Youngblood leading services next Saturday night at thirs place. Visits include Miss Lula Ekart with Roy Boone's family near Perseverance Chapel, and many neighbors in Corydon, Louisville, New Albany, and Laconia. Mentions of health, church events, and small local happenings accompany brief travel and family updates.
Mrs Mary J Daley wife of James Daley died June 13 1922 aged 81 years 9 months 16 days. She lived a Christian life and was ready to go. She leaves husband seven children sister and two brothers. Funeral at Salem church June 15. Poem and ad for chiropractic services follow.
Official bank statement from Corydon Indiana shows resources totaling 242 739 05 with deposits of 158 524 39 and capital stock 50 000 00. William Ridley president signs the sworn report dated July 5 1922 before notary Stella B Caughlin.
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