Corydon High School Holds Thirtieth Commencement
The thirtieth annual Corydon High School commencement, led by Prof. Emmett Taylor and Miss Leila H. Bitner, featured sixteen graduates at the new auditorium. Alfred E. Martin delivered a well received address on Ways that Win, and diplomas were presented by Supt. Taylor as the town noted a peak in educational standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon High School
Emmett Taylor
Leila H. Bitner
E. S. LaRue
A. M. Irvine
William Mitchell
T. G. VanHook
T. J. Hudson
Misses Leila Trotter
Winnie Davis
Ada Davis
Christine Thornbury
Annis Davis
Golda Watson
Mary Kirkham
Katherine Boone
Lannie Fetzer
Alleine
Wees. Cook
Suppe
J. T. Hall
Alfred B. Martin
Herbert
Taylor Ray
H.L Cook
Cc. Ua
Neil Moret
W.R. Williams
Alfred E. Martin
Rushville
Corydon
Martin
Prof
Taylor
Harrison County
Democratic Congressional Convention Delegates Named
The Democratic Congressional convention for this district meets at New Albany on June 20 to nominate a candidate. Delegates include Dr. R. R. Sigler Philip E. Loitch Leonard Regot Dr. I. L Neely Hon. Smith Ashton and others. W. E. Cox to be renominated. Thomas R. Marshall to speak. Lumber ad for J J Bullett & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
R. R. Sigler
Philip E. Loitch
Leonard Regot
I. L Neely
Smith Ashton
Lee Stevens
Major W. Funk
Frank Stemm
Mel Wolfe
Andy Blunk
John Seipel
Geo. K. Gwartney
George Fulner
D. F. Wells
James A. McRae
Ed. Ashton
J. J. Bullett
Philip U Miller
J. C. Frank
J. A. Lohmeyer
C. D. Mausk
C. W. Cook
W. @. Williams
Peter Endris
Peter Fink
Levi V. Brown
Halleck Matthews
Chris Heuser
Sam Vogt
W. E. Cox
Congress
Thomas R. Marshall
Free Trip to Washington Contest at Corydon Democrat
Readers may enter the contest by sending their names and addresses to the Corydon Democrat office. A book will record contestants and the subscribers they secure. New subscribers should be added promptly to receive the paper, with subscription price accompanying each entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Corydon Democrat
Death of Rev W H Sharp in Palmyra
Rev. Wm. H. Sharp died last Friday at his Palmyra home after a long illness of consumption. He was thirty one and had preached for the United Brethren since 1898. Survived by wife formerly Miss Suncy Martin, Palmyra, two children, his parents Mr and Mrs Reed Sharp, and eight siblings. Funeral Sunday at United Brethren church conducted by Rev. Condo. Interred Cedar Hill Cemetery. A large crowd attended. He was a devoted Christian and rising minister before health failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Sharp
Palmyra
United Brethren Church
Suncy Martin
Reed Sharp
United Brothers Church
Condo
Cedar Hill Cemetery
Sharp
Franklin Township Public School Commencement at Lanesville
The annual Franklin township public schools commencement will be held at Lanesville on Tuesday evening June 9 at 8 PM. Graduates include Gertrude Zollman Louise Swan Cora Riely Sylvester Benson Hettie Arnold and Maude Quebbeman. A program of orations and music will conclude with diploma awards. Public invited. Geo. B. Miller Trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Township Public Schools
Lanesville
Gertrude Zollman
Louise Swan
Cora Riely
Sylvester Benson
Hettie Arnold
Maude Quebbeman
Geo. B., Miller
Silver Wedding of Mr and Mrs Herman Meyer
The Meyer couple celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their home east of town on Sunday. Relatives attended including Miss Sallie Deutsch of Louisville and Mr and Mrs George Deutsch of New Albany. Mrs Meyer, born Ella Deutsch, and her husband live on the old Deutsch homestead on the Corydon and New Albany pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Meyer
Sallie Deutsch
Louisville
George Deutsch
New Albany
Meyer
Ella Deutsch
Deutsch
Corydon and
New Albany Pike
Death of Mrs Delilah Lang in bcott township
Mrs Delilah Lang wife of Howard Lang died at her home in bcott township on Monday June 1 after a period of illness not bedridden until Sunday. She was seventy two and survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Charlotte Scott of Gibson County and Mrs Cora Power of Crawfords County and four sons Chas A Jas F and Jesce of this county and Wm of Missouri. Funeral held at Blue River chapel Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delilah
Howard Lang
Bcott Township
Charlotte Scott
Gibson County
Cora Power
Crawfords County
Chas. A. Jas, F. and
Jesce
This County
Missouri
Blue River Chapel
Corydon Leader Announces 1908 Publication Start
A new newspaper, the Corydon Leader, will publish starting June 16 1908 as a twice weekly independent paper at one dollar a year. Production setup is being installed at Market and Walnut Streets with an invitation to inspect. Also mentions Martha Lamb’s return to Posey township and Charles Close the pike contractor losing a horse Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon Leader
Market
Walnut Streets
Leader Publishing Co
D. J. Murr
Charles Close
First Annual Banquet of Corydon High Alumni Association
The Corydon High School Alumni Association held its first annual banquet at the Kintner Hotel with eighty-six guests. The event featured a five course menu, decorative black and gold colors, and a program of historical and literary puzzles and speeches by guests including Prof. A. E. Martin and Emmet Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon High School Alumni Association
Kintner
Corydon High School
Bargain Engine and Separator for Sale in Indiana
Second hand engine grain separator and well digger offered at a bargain. Contact Eureka Phone jun3 4w Ext Baker Dogwood Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Dogwood, Ind
Local Notables Attend Memorial Observances In Lanesville
In Lanesville many residents held Decoration Day ceremonies with the J T Benson Post G A R Woodmen and Grangers marching to the M E church. James A Harberson served as Commander and George G Schafer as Adjutant with Hon Thomas J Wilson delivering the memorial address. Residents hosted gatherings, hosted guests, and Miss Anna Stilger’s funeral was held at St Edwards Hospital and Lanesville Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crandall
Lanesville
J. T. Benson
M. E
James A. Harbeson
George G. Schafer
Thomas J. Wilson
Valley City Community Notes Update
James Sherrill on the sick list. Road Supervisor Charley Smith improves roads. Mr Fogal in Louisville on business. Mrs Kate Fleshman and Gertie Moyars visited Mrs Ballard of Mauckport. Pro f Straud Sherrill ready for snapshots. Post cards by call. Lee Kintner and others repairing township school houses. Kerns and grandson visit Moyars family. Lyman Fleshman family visit Aquilla Fleshman. Ivan Moyars to host ice cream suppers Saturdays all summer. Everyone invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sherrill
Charley Smith
Mr. Fogal
Louisville
Kate Fleshman
Gertie Moyars
Ballard
Mauckport
Straud Sherrill
Lee Kintner
Lee McAdams
John Mauck
Kerns
Laconia
John W. Moyars
Lyman Fleshman
Herman
Aquilla Fleshman
Township commencements and visits to graves
Township commencements will be held in Franklin Township Lanesville Boone Laconia Harrison Shiloh Spencer Moberly Scott Mt. Solomon Washington Township New Amsterdam Webster Township New Middletown Taylor Glenwood Blue River Mt. Zion Jackson Ramsey Camp Ground Morgan Bradford Heth Zion Posey Elizabeth and July 4. Samuel Wolfe county superintendent and his granddaughter Daisy Wolfe visited Wesley Chapel in Washington township to decorate graves last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Lanesville
Boone
Laconia
Harrison ‘ Shiloh
Spencer
Moberly
Scott
Mt. Solomon
Washington Twp
New Amsterdam
Webster Twp
New Middletown
Taylor
Glenwood
Blue River
Mt. Zion
Jackson
Ramsey Camp Ground
Samuel Wolfe
Daisy Wolfe
Wesley Chanel
Washington Township
Memorial Day Observances Across counties Honor Heroes
Memorial Day services were held countywide with graves adorned by flowers and evergreens. Corydon hosted the largest crowd with Major Carter Post leading ceremonies and Prof Alfred E Martin delivering the main address. Lanesville New Amsterdam and Wesley Chapel also held programs featuring addresses, recitations, and music. Elizabeth and Rehoboth observed similar programs with sizable turnouts and strong patriotic sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayard Taylor
Corydon
Court House Yard
Carter Post
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Bet Hurs
Maccabees
Z. T. Funk
Hanly
Alfred E. Martin
Rushville
Corydon Band
Lanesville
New Amsterdam
M. E
Wesley Chal
Eva Dooley
Sadie Montgomery
Cora Frank
Kirby Coffman
Rose Coffman
Henry Friedley
Longacre
John P. Sonner
James Hisey
Elizabeth
Rehoboth
Sunday School Institutes Cancelled in Harrodsburg County
Due to the International Sunday School Association meeting in Louisville on June 21, all local Sunday School Institutes are canceled for that date. The Blue River Chapel in Scott Township and the Lanesville in Franklin township are postponed with the Scott Township gathering moved to July 5 and Franklin Township's date to be announced. Hon. Thomas R. Marshall speaks at New Albany on Saturday June 20 at 2 PM. John W. Davis attended Corydon High School commencement last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Sunday School Association
Louisville
Blue River Chapel
Scott Township
Lanesville
Franklin Township
Jor P. Lovupon
Supt. Har. Co
Association
John W. Davis
New Albany
Corydon High School
Community Happenings in Byrneville and Nearby Towns
Miss Icy Byrne has gone to Louisville for a position. Mr.Tomas Williams and daughter visited Ed Sappenfield last Sunday. Miss Mabel Martin studies music at Georgetown. Miss Blanche B Byrne visits relatives in Georgetown. Raymond Kepley traveled to Louisville and New Albany. A vaudeville troupe visited but saw limited success. Ed and James Martin plaster a house near Greenville. A town gentleman and a pretty girl visited New Albany for a wedding. Mr. and Mrs. E Sappenfield enjoyed music with an Edison phonograph. Georgetown residents organized telephone lines linking Floyd and Harrison counties with an exchange in Georgetown and 30c per month access via Independent Long Distance Home Telephone. The era of high telephone prices may be ending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Icy Byrne
Louisville
Thomas Williams
Ed Sappenfield
Mabel Martin
Georgetown
Blanche B. Byrne
Raymond Kepley
New Albany
Mr. Keller
Our Town
Bess Kepley
Huron Tyler
Elby Fouts
Here
Ed Martin
James C. Martin
Thos
Collins
Greenville
el Sappenfield
Edison Phonograph
Floyd County
Harrison County
Floyd
Harrison Counties
A Happy Wedding in English Indiana
On Wednesday afternoon May 27 Miss Lillian Brown and William E Hostetter wed at the Brown home on East Fifth Street English in a ceremony by Rev W H Howerton. After visiting the groom’s parents they will settle in Mt Carmel Ill in a new home. Hostetter formerly lived in Corydon and worked as a compositor at the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Brown
William.e. Hostetter
Martin J. Brown
East Fifth Street
English
Ind
W.H. Howerton
Methodist Church
Edmund Hostetter
Milltown
Mt. Carmel
Ill
Orce
Crawford Co. Democrat
Hostetter
Corydon
Local Happenings Around New Salisbury and Nearby Towns
Strawberries have failed this year in New Salisbury area. Mrs. Chas Temple visited F M Crandall's Sunday. Boston family returned to Birdseye last Friday. James Wolfe of New Albany visited last week. John Sterling and Jacob Schechter painting homes. Crandall family returned to Chrisney Saturday. Ida Crosby and Emma Dome back from Corydon teaching term. Ruth Greene from Deptaw visited. Ed Byrn played with Marengo band at Milltown. Decoration at Creeby’s Grove next Sunday June 7. Frank and Mrs Allen of Lakerville visited vicinity Sunday. Mrs L C Adams held a surprise party Thursday night. Hub offers skirts at cut prices. C P Trotter & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Temple
F. M. Crandall
HH. A
Boston
Birdseye
James Wolfe
New Albany
John P.sterling
Jacob Schechter
L. E. Crandall
Chrisney
Ida Crosby
Emma Dome
Corydon
Ruth Greene
Depatw
Ed Byrn
Marengo
Milltown
Creeby’s Grove
Frank Allen
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J.J. Bullett & Son
Delilah Lang
Martha Lamb
Posey Township
The
Saratoga
E G. Wright
Alma Letich
Clarence J. Bullett
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Star
Gaul
Ives
Mr. Bullett
A. E. Martin
Emmet Taylor
T. J. Wilson
Elizabeth Williams
C. Blaine Hays
Blanch Ridley
Alma Lotich
T. E. Wilson
Blaine Hays
Annis L. Davis
Mary Rowland Adams
E.G. Wright
Walter G. McGrain
Winifred Brewster
Indiana
Pride Lew M. O’bandon
A. M. Eisert, SR
John Steiner
Herman Bauer
A. Kushman
Chicago
Regina Jaegers
M. Bachman
Paul Henckel
Anna Stilger
St. Edwards Hospital
Lanesville Catholic Cemetery
Peckskamp
Peter
John
Joseph
Theodore Stilger
Mary
John Litseh
Amiel Day
Lower Main Street
Christina
Alma
Edna Richert
Jennie
Maggie Seitz
Lydia Schneider
John Seitz
Albert Eisert
Albert Schneider
Tony Wolfe
Frank
Robert Richert
Ernest Zabel
Mr. Day
Flatwoods
Valley City
Ivan Moyars
U.S
Byrneville
Abe Wiitings
Salisbury
Florerta
Leff McCoy
C. P. Trotter & Co
Rosenbargera
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