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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 25, 1923

Page

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Dollings Company Put Into Receivership in Ohio

The R L Dollings Company of Ohio and its subsidiary International Note and Mortgage Company were placed in tripartite receivership by Judge Robert P. Duncan after stockholders petitioned for receivership. Fifteen more stockholders joined the original thirteen, citing large stock sales to about 80 000 people and management for stock gains rather than shareholder benefit. Receiver appointments include William Willard Paul A. DeLong and Sammel A. Kinnear.

R. L. Dellings Company Robert B. Watson Columbus Ohio Indianapolis Star Dollings Company R. L. Dollings Company International Note and Mortgage Company Common Pleas Robert P. Duncan William (. Willard Huntington National Bank Paul A. DeLong Sammel A. Kinnear Fred N. Sinks C. and FE. Shee Boston Amore William G. Benson Ohio Company Dwight Harrison

Libelous statements targeted at law enforcement in Corydon

The Corydon Republican denounces recent Louisville papers claims that a law enforcement league formed due to enforcement gaps. It defends officers as faithful and warns against libels by so-called good citizens, citing court records to dispute the alleged rise in unpunished stills.

Louisville Corydon Louisville Herald Good Citizens’ Movement Corydon Republican

Law Enforcement League seeks help to curb bootleggers in Corydon

Harrison County Law Enforcement League urges citizens to report moonshine stills and intoxication trade in Corydon Indiana. The message asks for names and locations of stills and sellers, promises secrecy, and notes support from other law enforcement groups. Mrs. Martha Wolfe of New Albany is visiting relatives here.

Louisville Kentucky Harrison County Law Enforcement League Corydon Indiana P. O. Box Martha Wolfe New Albany

Severe electrical storm shocks Corydon residents

A severe lightning storm struck Corydon between five and six last Monday, striking the chimney at Mrs. Geo H Mathes on Oak Street. Bricks flew toward L C Keller’s home, but only soot ignited and heavy rain quenched any fire. Mr. and Mrs. Colwell Frakes and two children were shocked but unharmed. their daughter Alice fell during a doorway closing. Firemen stood by as neighbors paused work.

Geo. H. Mathes Oak Street Court House L. C. Keller Mathes

Ramsey notes and local visits fill community page

Mr. George Adam recovers from surgery at St Edward's Hospital. Rev Roscoe LaHue and wife Mary Catherine visit, plan to stay for Camp meeting. Roland Davis and Ola Jenkins wed in Independence Missouri then head to Washington. Crayden, Walk, Welker, and Crayden families appear in various local visits. Mrs. James Townsend and children visit relatives in Corydon and Stuttgart.

George Adam St. Edward's Hospital Roscoe LaHue Mary Catherine Paul Wilma Everton Ind Wm §. LaHue James L. Davis Rev. LaHue L. F. Glenn Jennie Starrett Pittsburg Kansas Viola Walk Loran Briscoe Dan Davis Depauw H. Welker Hazel Seacat Lot Jr Grant Watson Corydon Eli Crayden Marguerite Crayden New Albany C. H. Welker James Townsend Stuttgart Ark Wm. S. Ladue Ver

For Sale Cars From 1920s Dodge and Ford Tourings

Sell listing from Co H Buchanan Dodge Dealer offering a 1922 Dodge Touring a 1920 Dodge Roadster and a 1921 Ford Touring in perfect mechanical condition all priced to move for immediate sale by dealership representative.

Co. H. Buchanan Dodge

Ten Page Paper This Week With Supplement Ads

The note promotes a ten page weekly issue featuring an eight page regular sheet plus a two page extra. It highlights three ads in the supplement the Studebaker ad by T. J. Hudson dealer the Standard Oil ad and Herman H Funk's sale. It invites readers to read them all and notes space limits leave more content unread.

Studebaker T. J. Hudson Standard Oil Herman H. Funk

Barbecue Picnic Dance at Ed Love Farm August 4 1923

A public notice invites all to a combined barbecue picnic and dance on the Ed Love farm one half mile south of Central on the Mauckport Corydon pike. The event on Saturday August 4 features music refreshments and a large beef meal. Proprieties Elsa Richard StrauDe Shewmaker with Andy Richard manager. Meet me at the Harrison County Fair.

Ed Love Central Mauckport Corydon Pike Elsa Richard Straude Shewmaker

Auto Crash Near Corydon Leaves Group Injured

A Studebaker driven by Sidney Keller rolled over after midnight on State Highway east of Corydon. Passengers Ruth Keller Edward Ketchum Kean Irwin Thomas Van Hook and Mrs Sidney Keller sustained cuts and bruises with Van Hook suffering a severe head wound. Car may be repairable.

Corydon Ed. Bruch Studebaker Ed. G. Keller Fontaine Ferry Park Ruth Robert Keller Edward Ketchum Kean Irwin Thomas van Hook Sidney Keller T. G. van Hook Id. G. Keller Keller Robert Sidney Yontaine Ferry

Zoar Will Hold U S Celebration on August 11

Zoar Sunday School plans its annual U S celebration for August 11. Local families visiting relatives include the Thomases of New Albany Ward Conrad and family, Hazel Anderson's return from New Albany, and the Roudenbush and Walker households. An ice cream social is set for July 28 at the celebration ground with all invited.

Zoar Sunday School U. S C. L. Thomas New Albany Ward Conrad Walter Patterson Little Son Ilinois Geo. Walker Hazel Anderson Dareld Green Frank Loitch Goldman Blair Frank Roudenbush John Anderson C. L. Thomas and Chas. Walter Jennie Jewel Gusta Roudenbush W. E. Yenawine Wess. Markwell Lanesville Raymond Dyer Russell Walker J. Frank Anderson

Birthday Surprise for Mrs Hertling on her thirty ninth

On Sunday morning July 22 relatives gathered to celebrate Mrs Christa Hertling’s thirty ninth birthday. A large noon meal was laid out in the yard with many good eats and friends shared music by Messrs Grendy Hertling and Edgar Hertling.

Christ. Hertling Edgar Grendy Hertling Christ Hertling Jacob Dietrick George Dietrick Zelma and Walter Margaret Voelker Mary Gleitz Wm. Hertling P. J. Blank Chas. ‘Evans Louisa Beck Hulda Esther Ed. Dietrick Albert Evelyn Mary Voelker Clara Emilie Helen Dietrick Emil Gleitz Edgar Hussing Glendy Edgar Hertling Fred Voelker Carl Elmer Dietrick

Christian Church Young People meet with officer appointments

The Young People's meeting drew a good crowd as officers were appointed and a course of studies outlined including Bible music science literature art drama and athletics. Attendance goal in six weeks is one hundred. Miss May Frank to speak next meeting at 7 pm. An adult meeting follows at 8 pm on Studied in Christian Stewardship. Sunday evening services are discontinued until further notice. Morning Bible School at 9 30 and worship at 10 45 with subject A Challenge to every Christian. Subscribe for your Home Paper.

May Frank

Death of Michael Kopp Near Corydon

Michael Kopp died last Sunday night at his home five miles south of Corydon at age 81. Funeral at Pleasant Ridge today at 10:00. Survived by seven children in Iowa and Illinois, one brother George Kopp of South Corydon, and two sisters Mrs. Keller and Mrs. Erbele.

Michael Kopp Corydon Pleasant Ridge John Kopp Calendar Charles Kopp Decatur H. C. Kopp Ida Curtis New Albany Maggie Stevens Andrew Getz George Kopp Kopp Stevens South Corydon Kate Keller John Erbele Louisville, Ky County

Miles Family Sets Eastward Driving Tour

Mr and Mrs Cecil W Miles with children Slurst Velda Fay and others from Corydon plus Mrs Lillie Blake of New Amsterdam depart for a three weeks East coast trip. They will visit Washington New York City Philadelphia Albany and Niagara Falls, staying in tourist camps along the route.

Cecil W. Miles Alice Slurst QO. W. Hottle Velda Fay Atwood Bliss Corydon Lillie Blake New Amsterdam Washington, D. C New York City Atlanta City N.o Albany N. Y Philadelphia Hudson River Niagara Falls

Hillson Recognized to Court on Liquor Charge

Louisville man J B Hillson faced a preliminary hearing for possessing stills and liquor manufacturing devices. Bond set at 1000 dollars with Robert Williams and H E Dyer signing. Prohibition raid at land adjoining the Ohio River led to affidavits against several parties, Hillson among them.

J. B. Hillson Louisville Joseph H. Feller Court House Robert Williams H. E. Dyer Hillson Ohio River Joseph Williams Mr. Hillson

Happy Home Coming for Mrs. Margaret Lang Family

On Sunday July 22 a reunion of Mrs. Margaret Lang’s family gathered in Scott township. Ten children were present with fourteen grandsons and fourteen granddaughters plus three great grandchildren. A photographer Rush Lang took many group pictures as relatives from Los Angeles and Paradise California joined the celebration.

Margaret Lang Scott Township John Thomas Lang Paradise Calif Dora Cole Walter Joseph Lang Rush Jesse Lang Elsie Russell Archie Fern Delbert Little Bertha John Lang Los Angeles Will Lang Amy Lang Isaac Lang Willard Cline Grace Nora Roy Louis Littl Frank Roy Lang Rush Lang Grandma Lang

Wolfe Neely marriage ties Corydon couple

Miss Daisy Wolfe and Dr. Paul Neely united in marriage last Wednesday at the bride’s mother’s home in Corydon. Rev J G Moore officiated with close relatives present. The couple plans to reside in Speeds after a wedding trip to West Baden. Dr Neely, a Louisville Medical College graduate, will serve as surgeon for Speed Cement Co. in Speeds.

Daisy Wolfe Paul Neely Farquar Ave Corydon J. G. Moore Dre Mrs. Neely West Baden Mel Wolfe Corydon High School Daniel Neely University of Medicine Louisville Speed Cement Company

See the Hippodrome in 10 Acts Daily at Marengo

The notice advertises a daily Hippodrome program featuring 10 acts at Marengo on August 1 16 and 17 with showings listed for the dates.

Marengo

Widow Rebecca J. LeMay dies at 88 near Corydon

Mrs Rebecca J LeMay widow of James D LeMay died July 22 at 10 30 p m at her home three and one half miles northeast of Corydon after a ten day illness She is survived by sister Mrs Ellen Crosby of Crandall two nieces Mrs C C Hubbard and Mrs C B Anderson and nephew H R LeMay Funeral was held at Zoar Church Tuesday at 10 30 conducted by Mr John H Heth burial at Zoar cemetery

Rebecca J. LeMay James D. LeMay Corydon LeMay Ellen Crosby Crandall C. C. Hubbard C. B. Anderson H. R. LeMay Zoar John H. Heth

Death of Two Year Old Rahm at Grandparents Home

Lile Joseph Rahm two year old son of Mr and Mrs Leo Rahm died at the grandparents home on Burnett Avenue Louisville after two weeks illness of dysentery. Burial was at Stithton Kentucky where the family formerly lived. He leaves parents a twin brother and numerous relatives in the county. Grandmother Warry Rahm formerly Emma Brown is daughter of the late Thompson and Margaret Brown. the Rahm family has many Brown and Ferree relatives in the county.

Lile Joseph Leo Rahm Harry Rahm Burnett Avenue Louisville Stithton Rahm Jack Wallace Rahim Warry Rahm Emma Brown Thompson Margaret Brown Margaret Ferree Brown and Ferree County

Celebration Program at Fairview Annual Event

The Fairview Celebration on Saturday July 14 featured a full program with songs prayers and addresses. Participants include Rev Youngblood Rev Cornwell Hill Grove Christian Sun Shine Class Mt Zion Wolfe's Chapel Union Chapel and Wesley Chapel M E S. A pantomime The Old Rugged Cross was performed by Nellie Neely and Helen Glenn.

Fairview Fairview S Youngblood Hill Grove Christian S. S Laconia M. E Wayne Winders Cornwell Sofig Heidelberg M. E Sunshine Mt. Zion Meyers Indianapolis Wesley Chapel M. E Wolfe’s Chapel S. S

County Rallies to Boost Indiana Methodist Church

Bishop Leete leads statewide Methodist rallies across Indiana with two events daily. Harrison County hosts August 21 at the Fair Ground with Rev J G Moore Corydon as program chair. Three outside speakers plus district superintendent M A Farr will address the rally. The list of speakers and full program will be announced soon.

Frederick D. Leete Indianapolis Methodist Episcopal Church Indiana Harrison County Fair Ground J. G. Moore Corydon M. A. Farr Leete

Pleasant Visitors in Corydon From Indiana Notables

Glenda Slaymaker and daughter Martha of Indianapolis visited Corydon with Mrs. Slaymaker’s mother and stepfather Mr. and Mrs. Drillett of Elizabeth. They arrived in Glenda’s Peerless Sedan. Mrs. Slaymaker, formerly Ethel Colvin, stayed in New Albany with her mother and Drillett. Mr. Drillett, 86, remains mentally sharp and sociable. Mrs. Drillett is 68. Slaymaker, a leading Indiana lawyer specializing in insurance law, enjoys steady, favorable work. Mrs. Drillett once studied at the editor’s Moore school in Taylor township 35 years ago. Swedish cantons conduct elections outdoors.

Glenda Slaymaker Martha Indianapolis Thomas Drillett Elizabeth Corydon Glenda Slaymaker Ethel Colvin William Moore New Albany Drillett Harrison County Indiana Democrat Moore’s Taylor Township

Charles Mettling Killed by Train in Louisville Incident

Charles Mettling, son of Henry and Mrs. Mettling of Lewis Kansas, was killed after being struck by a train near a Louisville depot last Monday night. He resided in Taylor township and leaves a wife and three children. He had worked for a railway company at the depot. The death occurred shortly after he was found in a dying condition.

Charles Mettling Louisville Frank Heimbaugh Mettling

Mrs. Annie Allen Dies Sudden in Lanesville

Mrs. Annie Allen died suddenly Sunday night at 9:30 from heart trouble while family was out. She died at Dr. B J Teaford’s office in Lanesville. Funeral at Methodist Church Lanesville Tuesday with Rev Patterson. Burial in Lanesville cemetery. She widow of James Allen, 71 years 5 months 7 days, survived by five children Ralph New Albany Walter Wolcott Robert Lafayette Sallie Benson two sisters Ellen Crosier La conia and half sister Alice Kennedy Beatrice Nebraska.

Annie Allen James Allen Ralph New Albany Ind Walter Will Wolcott Robert C Lafayette Sallie Benson Lanesville Ellen Crosier Laconia Alice Kennedy Beatrice, Neb

Corydon Methodist Picnic at Blue River Draws Large Crowd

The Corydon Methodist Sunday School annual picnic last Thursday drew a large turnout to White Cloud on Blue River. Cars shuttled attendees from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, with Frank Cropsey coordinating transport. The day featured swimming, tug of war, and a lavish feast, described as a “gorgeous” spread by the women, followed by a reflective close as attendees returned home pleased with wholesome fellowship. Judge Kirkham was absent, leaving waters’ muddiness unconfirmed. Contributed.

Corydon Blue River Judge Kirkham Mt. Vesuvius Nature

Leavenworth Defeats Lanesville 5 2 in July Game

Leavenworth beat Lanesville 5 to 2 on Sunday July 22 at Leavenworth ground. Rainforth struck out 15 and Taylor 10 as pitching stars. Lanesville set to face Corydon at home July 29. Lanesville Ball Club. Only one Alaskan Indian that can carve totem poles is living.

Leavenworth Lanesville Rainforth Taylor R. Leavenworth Corydon Lanesville Ball Club

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R. Lompany The Law Enforcement League Ramsey Andy Richard Harrison County Fair Sedan Christian Church Hilson Wolfe—Neely Lile Joseph Rahm Chas. Mettling Bulleit—Miles
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