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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1914
Page
3
Corydon schools closed for the commencement exercises as twenty five graduates received diplomas. Indiana University President Bryan delivered the class address to a large audience at the Christian Church on May 26.
The Corydon Public School issued a joyous report for the week ending May 27 as the High School graduated 25 students, 17 boys and 8 girls, the largest class yet with 143 percent attendance over three months and 99 10 percent term attendance.
The Corydon High School commencement was held May 26 at the Christian church with 25 graduates, School Board members, Superintendent Sandifur, and Dr. W. L. Bryan delivering the address on “The Education of The Disposition.” Bryan urged self control, hard work, and overcoming temptation, praising courage and charity. The event featured Kuehr's orchestra and closed with benediction by Rev. L. T. Taylor.
Furniture retailer J. L. Rowe invites shoppers north of the courthouse to choose pieces built for lasting value. The store promises lasting quality that endures beyond the initial price consideration.
Marion D. Deweese died at his home in Jackson township near New Salisbury on May 25 after a long stomach illness. He served as township trustee since 1908 and was a respected Odd Fellows member. funeral held at New Salisbury M E church with interment in Bethlehem cemetery. He leaves a wife and two children, A. O. Deweese and Vergie Deweese.
Sandy Branch W I B and Miss Edna Stewart of Fishtown stay with aunt Mrs Andrew Kessinger as Isaac Stewart’s family visits their daughter Ida Kessinger. A son named Siddey Leon born to Felix and wife. Leffler and mother from De Pauw visit Mat Leffler’s family. Mary Dobson and two children of Rogers Camp Ground visit her parents Edward and Mrs Bryant. Edward and Mrs Bryant visit daughter Mrs Edward Schoen of Locust Point. Mrs 8. has been sick but improving.
Miss Marie Lottich hosted a May 23 gathering in Posey township honoring her brother Harlan of Louisville. Attendees included Alma Kraft Ada Morgan Inez McElfresh Gladys Lind Pearl Lind Mary Welker Corine Kraft Iaxie Luther Lorena Jansen Marie Lottich Hildred Lottich Harold Lyons Herbert Welker Albert Wolf Ralph Wolf J arrest Miller Riley Gunterman Mack Lemmon Julius Gruen Henry Gruen Alva Morgan Ben Morgan Albert Buse Henry Lauther Walter Jansen Eisenmenger Roy MekElfresh and others.
A letter from Argyle Michigan quotes Mrs W H Car son praising Cardui for severe womanly pains and life saving recovery. The ad urges use of Cardui to relieve pain regulate irregularities and rebuild weak nervous women, recommending asking a druggist.
Arnold Noyes and Miss Bertha Arnold married in Jeffersonville on Saturday May 30 by Magistrate Og ent L Hay. They departed that evening for Barberton Ohio to begin their home life. They were accompanied by Bettie Noyes and Alma Brown of Louisville.
William J. Kinzer of Boone township announces his candidacy for Treasurer of the Eureka Telephone Company. The election will be held at Corydon next Saturday June 6. Kinzer is a leading county farmer and current township trustee with wide acquaintance and solid qualifications.
Mr and Mrs George Robinson hosted a Thursday night singing on May 25 in Indiana for Bertha Arnold and Elmer Noyes. Attendees included Wm Cooper, Lewis Smith, Minnie Colvin, the Hedden and Brewer families, Frank Fluhr, Edwin Berry, Harold McCauley, Clyde Boley, Loretta Colvin, Edith Cooper, Mamie Hedden, Lizzie Magon, and many others. The gathering featured singing and music, ending around eleven with well wishes as the couple prepared to travel to Ohio the next morning.
Frank Steph bought a new buggy. John Nolot of Indianapolis visits his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Nolot. Frank Briscoe caught a ten pound catfish last week. Martin Henriot and daughter Miss Callie of Georgetown spent Sunday with Lewis Clark and wife. Sam Clark died last Wednesday May 27 and funeral was at Milltown Thursday. Mrs Mary Simon and daughter Miss Lorena attended Sam Clark’s funeral at Milltown last Thursday.
Mrs. Cora L. Ritter of Wilmington writes she suffered blind dizzy spells and weak cold spells before taking Cardui. She says she is now well and in better health than for ten years, crediting Cardui for relief from female troubles.
Mrs Rachel Windell wife of George Windell died Tuesday June 2 at her home after a brief paralysis illness. She was seventy four and survived by her husband three sons and four daughters two sisters and other relatives. The funeral services were held this morning and she was buried in the Windell graveyard.
Mrs Mary O Bannon wife of Virgil O Bannon of Louisville died at home May 28 after six months of tuberculosis. Funeral from 115 N 18th St May 30 at 1 30 p m then St Patrick s church at 8 o clock p m burial in St Louis cemetery Husband is son of the late Geo W O Bannon former county resident.
An advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a grand remedy for stomach and liver troubles. The copy claims daily wider recognition and states it is for sale by all dealers.
Mrs. J. W. Doolittle of this place visited her sister, Mrs. W. T. Clark, at Jeffersonville for several days last week.
Herman L. Denbo drowned last Friday night in Silver Creek near Straw's Mill six miles north of Jeffersonville. He fell from a log into ten feet deep water when lights went out and could not be saved by companions Ted Bean and Otto Norrington. His body was recovered by his brother Alva Denbo and brought to Corydon for funeral at Perseverance Church with burial in the nearby cemetery. He was born February 17 1885 and died at age 29. He leaves a mother two brothers Alva and Ward and two sisters Belle Neafus and Gertie Bailey plus other relatives. He worked in New Albany and belonged to Main Street Methodist Church.
Judge A. L. Reynolds received a gold medal Friday night May 29 from Gregg Lodge No. 235 I.C.C.F. for forty years of faithful service. Reynolds, a Past Grand, is in his twenty fifth year as Lodge Financial Secretary. James W. Best presented the honor in a brief, gracious ceremony. The recipient shared thanks and the medal is said to be treasured, even worn to sleep.
S. S. Celebration will be held Sunday at Central in G. W. Watson’s grove. The program includes speaking and singing, with entertainment by the Sunday School and refreshments available. An invitation goes to Sunday Schools and superintendents to participate and share pieces on July Fourth.
A former treasurer announces he will present his yearly report to stockholders next Saturday and invites inspection for flaws. He seeks reelection for another year if the report meets expectations.
Ambrose B. Cline and Elsie M. Sonner. Charles W. Miller and Della P. Brown. Arvil A. Seipel and Nellie C. Sehn. Roy JA Wolfe and Louisa C. Vogt.
A long drought broke with a heavy rain Monday afternoon across most of the county, with hail and a gale near Corydon. Lightning struck Owen McPhilips’ house near New Middletown and damaged it. Two horses were killed and Clarence Quebbeman was severely stunned northeast of Corydon during the storm.
The Harrison County Board of Review met for a thirty day session with County Assessor James A. Harrison as president and County Auditor J. L. O’Bannon as secretary. Members include W. W. Clark and A. J. Lopp after replacements due to scheduling and health, with focus on equalization of personal property and correction of assessment lists.
Seven Springs resident J J Foreman from Lafayette visits spending weeks with his father Fred Foreman. Mrs Amos Lemmel loses a valuable young cow this week. Mr and Mrs H Conlee attend to ill daughter in Bloomington Illinois and return home. Mrs T F Burgess and daughters Ellen Ruth and Cors visit Bertha employed in Louisville. Mrs Mattie Wells of Louisville visits home folks. Mrs Wm Meckffres Inez Dernadette foreman visit Martha Barger Elizabeth. Martha and Iva Minter of New Albany visit uncle Charles Minter Elizabeth. Marcells Foreman son of Geo Foreman to Louisville for violin lessons from Prof A Brown and for confection training.
Ambrose B. Cline and Elsie M. Sonner were married Sunday evening at eight o'clock in Mt Solomon Lutheran Church Scott township with Rev. Martin Luther Peter officiating. Attendants were Walter E. Forman and Grace Cleo Good. The couple receive best wishes from many friends.
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