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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1921
Page
7
The advertisement touts U.S. Tires as the standard quality service in the tire market. It contrasts this with former envy of quick, cheap deals and emphasizes dependable performance over cut prices.
Indiana wardens report twelve residents harboring ferrets violated the law requiring a state conservation permit per animal. Fines and costs totaled 780 dollars in one week, with a case of 14 ferrets punished by 65 dollar fine. Permits cost 10 dollars first animal and 5 dollars each additional, issued only for lawful nonhunting purposes.
P. and G. Soap, Bob White soap, Crystal White soap, Octagon soap, and Borax soap are advertised at 3 bars for 20 cents. Deals available at Cash and Carry Grocery Dept and Miles' Variety Store.
W. H. Bailey of Louisville attempted a high diving feat Sunday July 10 from an airplane into the Ohio River at Louisville. He plunged into nine feet of water, was rescued by a gasoline boat crew, and taken to City Hospital in critical condition. He sought funds and $44.30 was raised from a crowd of about 15,000 spectators.
Death comes quietly at dawn June 20 1921 for Orlean Faith at grandparents home A G Theon The church notes her faithful service in Mt Zion U B Church joining as a girl and her salvation at prayer altar The funeral was June 21 1921 at Mt Zion with Rev J W Toombs and her Sunday School class as pallbearers The article extends sympathy and recalls her Christian life and anticipated resurrection ideals
A July 10 gathering near Zoar UV. B. Church brought together 21 relatives from Miller and Walker lines. Despite heat, guests enjoyed a long dinner of country cats, lemonade from well water, and lively conversation with kin from Racoon Hollow Corydon Lanesville Louisville and Indiana Harbor.
Harry G. Hawker, famed aviator, died when his aircraft burst into flames upon landing at Hendon airfield. Hawker rose to prominence in 1919 during a failed trans Atlantic attempt from Canada to Ireland, later surviving a mid ocean rescue aboard the British steamer Mary and earning a royal decoration. The era’s trans Atlantic milestone was achieved by Alcock a month after Hawker’s death, with Alcock dying in a crash in December 1919 near Cottevrard.
The Home Missionary Society of the Corydon Methodist Church held a lawn gathering at the parsonage on Tuesday evening. Ten honorary members hosted the group with songs and a speech about Stephen Collins Foster. Mrs. Blanche Harbolt presided, with Mrs. Cecil Miles as treasurer and Miss Nellie Barrow as secretary.
Relatives and friends gathered for Robert R. Erb’s fifty fourth birthday at a meal with many attendees from Depauw Plevid Knobs Galena Spokane Palmyra New Albany Jackville Bergsey Corsdon Palmivra and other communities. The event featured extended family and neighbors including Adolph Colin Thevenot Henry Thevenot Andy Steerstedter Dan Reese John Collins Walter Reese Clarence Scott Jacob Kraft Martin Zimmerman Fueene Nolot Arthur Wells Sarah Mites William Nolot Ray Lattue ClaudeSanercheber Robert Erb.
Mrs Daisy Pidith Cunpringham wife of Abarion Cunpringham died at her Scott Township home at noon Saturday July 2 from a complication of diseases. Born November 11 1874 she was seven years, seven months and twenty days shy of her 80th. She married Marion Cunpringham February 14 190? Twelve children born four daughters eight sons survive. Survivors include husband and children M theb Pankey ofarke City Town Arley and Henry Cunningham of Graymont. Also grandchildren two and parents Mr and Mrs Hartes Alarg plus brothers and sisters listed. One sister and one grand-daughter preceded. She endured eighteen months of suffering with patience and joined Mt Solomon Faith Eran church party. A devoted mother and neighbor. Funeral words reflect resurrection hope.
Sunday School celebration will be held near DePauw Church three miles southeast of Elizabeth on Saturday July 20. All Sunday Schools invited. Jacob Millen of Heth township passed Corydon last Wednesday en route to St. Louis to visit his two daughters, Mrs. Martha Netti and Martha. He is seventy seven and may stay long in St. Louis.
The notice states the Harrison County Fair will occur in five weeks from the upcoming Monday, marking the schedule for the county event and related activities.
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