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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
2
A detailed governance document outlines Board of Control powers, team management duties, eligibility, contest arrangements, and track meet events. It designates divisions Northern and Southern, a Corydon Athletic Day championship, and standards for conduct, scheduling, and funding across county Sunday Schools.
The document lists track and field rules under Indiana High School Athletic Association guidance. It covers Officials reporting, bib numbers, start procedures, distance measurement, race conduct, course markings, finish tape, fair jumps, high jump trials, tie handling, relay fouls, and team positions. Named officials include A. O. Deweese, B. Hays, QO. M. Wolfe, Rev. M. A. Cossaboom, B.S. Applegate, Oswell Martin, and Dr. G. D. Baker.
Terre Hill Pa Mrs Augustus Lyon testifies the remedy relieved her long standing female ailments including back and side pains and loss of sleep She says the medicine made her feel new Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is touted as a standard cure with testimonials from many women seeking health at the Lynn Laboratory in Massachusetts.
In Memory of Our Darling Paul Paul Augustine Robertson died May 23 1915 in Boone township after a six week illness. He was born August 28 1914 and left behind loving parents Mr and Mrs Charles Robertson a three year old brother and many relatives. The family recalls his sweet disposition and the community extends sympathy as they mourn this loss from sin and suffering to rest. A Loving Friend Jessie signs the tribute.
Tickets for the Chautauqua at Caryd from June 30 to July 4 go on sale in about ten days. Five days of programs with morning afternoon and evening sessions offer 35 events for two dollars. The event promises $1200 worth of talent and $240 daily value, a first class schedule not to miss.
An all day meeting and basket dinner will be held at Sigler's Grove in Thirney on Sunday June 6. All are welcome. J M Hedge pastor U B Church hosted the event.
A school exibit closes term with rooms filled by grade projects from Verydon school. Displays include drawings of Japanese cones bells and Mayflower themed scenes, maps by fourth graders, sewing crafts, baked goods, home planning books, and an agricultural model farm with crops, trees, and a silo.
Spencer township Sunday School Convention will be held at Moberly next Sunday afternoon June 6 at 1:30. Township officers and some county Sunday School officers will participate. A splendid program will be prepared. Every Sunday School of the township should be represented.
A strong crowd watched Central defeat Milan 4 to 2 on Central’s diamond. Smith allowed six hits and two runs with fifteen strikeouts, Meadow struck out three in four innings, and Berryman six in five. Fowler went four for five as Central’s offense clicked and both lineups featured multiple standout plays.
The U S Department of Agriculture egg and poultry packing and chilling demonstration car spent over eight months in Southern Indiana. It was at Corydon Junction last Saturday May 29 and at DePauw yesterday. The department’s notice arrived after the Democrat’s last issue, so readers were not informed in time.
George J. Stauth recalls his move from Harrison County to Dodge City in 1885 and notes the town’s transformation from a small country town to a thriving hub between Kansas City and Denver. He is recognized as a leading farmer and businessman in Dodge City.
Effective Sunday May 2 1915 several changes will be made in the schedule of Southern Railway trains east and westbound. Eastbound Train No 28 from Corydon Junction leaves at 6 30 P M Westbound Train No 29 from Corydon Junction leaves at 10 07 PM and 10 50 PM Approximately St Louis Missouri official Westerman A G P A May 5 1915 through line item notice.
Pure bred Duroc pigs for sale both sexes eligible to register from prize winning Ohio Stock lineage. Bred by John E Heuser, R R 2 Depauw Ind. Trotter phone ml19-5w.
A barn owned by Thomas Eaton in Zoar burned after being struck by lightning on Tuesday evening May 25. The fire was discovered in time to save the stock and some machinery. Chris Adams left Monday morning for a business trip to the Mall Cities and other points.
A section of the Ladies' Aid of the Christian Church will hold a Parcels Post Sale at Riely's drug store next Saturday afternoon, June 5. Nothing over 25 cents will be on sale. Mr. Walker, manager of the Switow Airdome at this place was in the Falls Cities, Sunday.
Ninety five acre farm offers five acres timber an orchard a fine dwelling and solid outbuildings with spring and two cisterns. Located about two miles from Corydon on the pike. For details inquire at the office. n29-11. MISS MABELLE CONQUIST to lead children’s program at Chautauqua June 30 to July 4. Recorder Frank Shireman records a deed for over 300 acres in the county conveyed by the First National Bank of Louisville to Margaret L. Sweeney of Jeffersonville.
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