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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1922

Page

9

Mrs. Henrietta Jordan Dies in Seattle

R L Miller learns his sister Mrs. Henrietta Jordan widow of Henry Jordan died in Seattle Washington last Saturday after a hospital stay She was 76 and leaves five children two sons Hubert Jordan of Greencastle Indiana and an unknown residence for Harry Jordan The body will be brought to Greencastle Indiana for burial with funeral likely next Friday or Saturday

R. L. Miller Henrietta Jordan Henry Jordan Seattle Washington Greencastle Indiana

Spencer Township Grange Picnic Set at Cole’s Grove

The Spencer Township Grange announces its annual picnic to be held Saturday July 15 in Cole’s Grove at Moberly. The all day event features a program of songs, speeches, and music with refreshments and a reception committee.

Spencer Township Cole's Grove Moberly Heth Township Maucekport U. B. Church

Lightning Kills Two Horses and Burns Wheat Shock

A July storm in Harrison county killed two horses owned by Smith Askren of Spencer township while in pasture near a tree. No insurance covered the loss, and one horse had just been bought from Chas. P. Wolfe. In a separate event, a shock of wheat on Wm. Br. Grove’s farm near Corydon burned entirely. Mrs. G W Hise of Georgetown visits Corydon relatives.

Smith Askren Spencer Township Mr. Askren Askren Harrison County Smith Wm. BR. Grove Corydon

Birthday Surprised in 87th Year for A. H. Wise

A. H. Wise of this place was surprised on Tuesday June 27 for his 87th birthday. Granddaughter Mrs. Noble Fleck arranged a meal with guests including Union Civil War veterans Robert Gibson Andrew Keller Henry Fried ley David B. Salts Mark Crawford John Rainholt and G. W. Briffett. The table featured a cake with ST on top and the group totaled 646 years among the "boys of 65."

AW. H. Wise Noble Fleck Robert Gibson Andrew Keller Henry Friedley David B. Salts Mark Crawford John Rainholt G. W. Briffett Mr. Wise

Celebration postponed at Union Chapel Boone township

The annual Union Chapel celebration in Boone township was moved from July 8 to July 15 due to heavy rain. Everyone is invited to attend next Saturday. The Library will open 9 AM to 11 AM during Chautauqua week.

Union Chapel Boone Township

Petition for Free Gravel Road in Jackson Township Indiana

Notice of petition filed to establish a free gravel road in Jackson township Harrison County Indiana. Petition seeks road improvement by draining grading and macadam paving to connect two existing free gravel roads. Public hearing set for August 1922 before the Harrison County Board of Commissioners.

Jackson Township Warrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners W. J. Housel Harrison County Corydon and Ramsey Range Three Said County Corydon and Corydon Junction

Mrs Dehler Undergoes Kidney Operation in Louisville

Mrs Arthur Pehler of Louisville underwent surgical removal of a kidney at St Josephs Infirmary about two weeks ago. One kidney is reported to be doing well and a speedy recovery is expected. She is formerly Miss Ruby Cole, daughter of the late W Cole, former county auditor. Her twin sister Mrs Fannie Sample arrived from Milan Italy to be with her.

Arthur Pehler Louisville St. Joseph’s Infirmary Ruby Cole W. Cole Dehler Fannie Sample Milan Italy

Birthday Dinner for John R. Allstott Highlights Family Ties

On July 9 a 45th birthday dinner was held at John St Allstott’s home with 127 relatives and friends including his wife and fifteen children. Rev W L Mitchell delivered a sermon Sowing and Reaping and a fine meal with two birthday cakes followed. Notables in attendance listed include W L Mitchell wife and daughter Harve Davis and wife Alice Rumbley John Askren and daughter and many cousins and cousins spouses from Corydon New Albany and local families.

John St. Allstott John Bro W. L. Mitchell Harve Davis Alice Rumbley John Askren Richard Askrey Geo, Pinaire Levi Pinaire Surlston Ruanbley Bhl Housel Roy Housel Ross Housel Tom Clunie Dorsy Clunie Charlie Clunie John Wiseman Smith Askren Huber Elrod Hiram Elliott Tommie Elliott Delia Barrow Milton Barrow Ivan Barrow Fli Stevens Connie Windish Eliphalet Hickman Corydon Roscoe

Program of U S Celebration at Union Chapel in Boone

The fifteenth annual Sunday School Celebration occurs Saturday July 14 at Union Chapel Boone township starting 9:30 with songs prayers addresses and duets by local groups and ministers including Rev H L Davis Rev Jesse Shuck Rev Cornwell Rev Parks and wife and Rev Youngblood with bands from Wesley Chapel and others.

U. S Union Chapel Boone Township H. L. Davis Laconia M. E. School Jesse Shuck Martha Neely Highland Smith Camp Ground Cornwell Mauckport A. B Parks and Wife Youngblood Rbethel Rehoboth Lone—Pleasant Ridge Benediction Wesley

Two Year Old Falls 18 Feet From Window in New Albany

Edward Lottich aged two fell eighteen feet from a second floor window at his East Fourth Street home in New Albany onto an asphalt sidewalk. He was unconscious on arrival at Dr Funk's office though no bones were broken. internal injuries suspected. Firemen witnessed the fall and aided the child who was playing on a bed moments before.

Edward Lottich Roy Lottich East Fourth Spring Streets New Albany C. Fink Louis Strack

Petition Drives Students to Corydon Schools in Harrison Districts

A petition circulates among four Harrison township school patrons to move children to Corydon Schools for transport by motor train at half district teaching costs. Signers may become Harrison County history makers. Oscar Kellum and family visited the Kellums in New Albany on Sunday.

Harrison Township Corydon Harrison County Oscar Kellum New Albany Mrs Elsworth Kellums

Young Pastor Barbee Named to Assist Powell at First Christian

The First Christian Church board named Rev. J. E. Barbee religious work director to aid Dr. E. L. Powell. Barbee will begin September 1 and share in Sunday School, choir, church finances, member visits, and other duties. He is a Transylvania College graduate and recent Presbyterian Seminary post graduate. He presently pastors St. Matthews Christian Church.

First Christian Church J. E. Barbee E. L. Powell Barbee Transylvania College of Lexington Presbyterian T. E. Barbee Thomas Ek, Jr

Fruit tree price list with delivery offer by John Allstott

An advertisement from John Allstott & Son urges buyers to avoid high prices as war ends and promotes fall delivery of fruit trees. It lists prices for Apple, Peach, Cherry, Pear, Plum, Prune, and Grape Vines with sizes and years, then promises substantial discounts and a delivery option this fall.

John Allstott & Son

Chautauqua Guarantors Urged to Settle Tickets

The committee asks all guarantors to see Treasurer Sam Riely for tickets this final week before the Chautauqua opening on Monday July 17. Chairman A. BR. Connor and Secretary Lulu B. Reising stress immediate settlement with the Chautauqua company on opening day.

Sam Riely Treas Chautauqua A. BR. Connor Lulu B. Reising

Notice to stockholders and renters of Eureka Telephone

Stockholders and renters who owe delinquent accounts must pay at once. If unpaid by August 1, 1922 the accounts will be turned over to authorities for collection. Delinquent accounts may incur a $1.50 reattachment charge when service is restored, approved by the Public Service Commission of Indiana. Anna B. Scharf, Treasurer.

Eureka Telephone Company Public Service Commission of Indiana Anna B Scharf Treas

Stover Returns to Corydon from Indianapolis Home Project

Roy Stover came back to Corydon last Saturday from Indianapolis where he has been building a new residence on seven acres just south of the city. He traveled with John Kitterman and William Swan who had helped with the house, now nearly finished. Stover plans to stay about three weeks before moving his family to the new home.

Roy Stover Corydon Indianapolis John Kitterman Willam Swan Mr. Stover

Also Mentioned on This Page

H. HL and C. P. Trotter & CO A.M. Song Swarens Ramsey Grange Grange Orchestra Harrison Grange C. W. Thomas Joby A. Rothrock Robt. Pitman R. A. Perry Hon. Smith Askren Robert Pitman J. P. Burgess Straude E. Wiseman Grange Reporter G. W. Hise Georgetown James Sieg John R. Allstott Margie Hedges W. S. Sherrill Rev E. M. Cornwell Helen Ballard H. Youngblood Mrs. Youngblood A. W. Torrey Sam Miller John H- Hef C. H. Youngbloott Margaret Carver Harry Kepner J. H. Proprietor ED Beanblossom Dr. Powell Corydon Nursery
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