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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
6
An unclear item notes Kepp aiming to open a dentistry site south of an area, seeking a suitable location and a prospective egress. Details are garbled but indicate plans to enter a project at an early rate, with emphasis on securing space and regulatory steps.
The Roossel t damage case against Sarah E Cotner concluded when Cotner died at a home in Hi Her death ends the suit and details indicate she was the wife of Robert Cotner The record notes Cotner had resided in the area and was a teacher by trade The final disposition reflects the loss of the key plaintiff and the case status remains unresolved in the Iroquois County court records.
A United Brethren church convened in Bekele Crawford last week for a session lasting several days. Attendees included Rev. Favior, Rev. Potts, Rev. Brett, Rev. McNeely, Rev. Watson, and Is. John Wo Phar. Hacuh. County residents attended the gathering.
Mrs Catharine J Hedges died last Monday morning at her home in Boone Township at age eighty seven. Born in Tennessee she married Baker Stulls then moved to Boone Township. She had nine children five daughters and four sons two of whom Seeurge and Charles M Stulis survive along with Mrs Aranda Abrendsen and Mrs Fannie Irwin. She later married Hiobert Hedges after Mr Stulls died. A fall in January left her in frail condition for years. Funeral held at Zion Chapel where she had membership in the Christian Church.
Marion thai and wife visited Mrs Caraline Miiall near Corydon. Harry Skreps is in the grocery business on West Main street. Mrs Ben Dobson of West Fourth and Spring, ill at St Eadward's hospital, reportedly improving after surgery. Aliyee Jorn, eight, daughter of dirt s Beni East Spring, was run over and killed by a creter trick. Maud Vucene of Lucania trains hats for Mrs Scott Crosier in the millinery on West Main. Dr P H Schoen, formerly of New Middleton, has built a good practice here. Mrs Schoen and the children visit New Middleton this week. Funeral of Ben Dean at Wesley Chapel conducted by Rev L C Jeffrey and Rev W H Howerton. burial at Fairview cemetery. Widow formerly Miss Pearl Fetzer. Corydon trustees elected Frank O Jordan town school trustee by unanimous vote to succeed Dr T G Van Hook. other board members listed. ied Baxter left Monday for an excursion to Florida with Waldo Wisey and Indiana travelers to inspect Florida lands.
Joseph Lard of this county barely escaped injury when a Pennsylvania railroad collision in Indianapolis killed the other fireman and seriously injured the engineer. Lard and his crew jumped from the engines and cars to save themselves. he was at home about ten days after the accident.
Fr M Hardin of Vine Grove visits relatives here. Samuel Lower is improving after illness. Julia Miller returns from Tennessee. Lucy Hardin has returned from New Albany. Mr and Mrs Ed Douglas and Colvin visit W W Hardin in Louisville. Winders and Sherrill, Mauckport graduates, at Terre Haute for school. Smallpox scares lead to several vaccinations though no town cases yet. B C Byerly the photographer marries Miss Murrill Bullington of Leavenworth in New Albany.
Local readers report corn planting near completion and numerous youths attending the Corydon High School commencement. Updates include improving health for Joseph IXintner, hog sales by Walter Bussabarger, and visitors to Pleasant Valley and Mt Solemn events.
Jid Bigler remains on the sick list while J J Deidrich takes vacation with Grover Graves as his substitute. Marvin Lyons and daughter Evelyn of Louisville visit relatives Grover Graves and family. Epworth League met Sunday afternoon with old fashioned songs. Next Sunday at 7 30 guests welcome Glance Deweese from Georgetown. Grandmother Mrs Sarah Deweese hosts visit. Aunt sis joins Walter Deweese. Pigs and a sow with litter offered by Jas C Stonecipher.
Mrs Amos R Rhodes is on the sick list. Miss Flora Rhodes visited home folks Sunday. Zack Kitterman paints William H Brown's house. Miss Nellie Kitterman visited Miss Daisy Montgomery Sunday. Annie Kitterman visited her aunt Mrs Zack Kitterman Friday. Nellie Kitterman visited grandmother Mary C Marsh Friday. Ivan Lasley of Indianapolis visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Lasley. Mrs Ben Lasley and Mrs Otto Deatrick visited Mrs Henry Smith last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Alonso Howerton returned to New Albany after visiting relatives. Misses Carmen and Beulah Rhodes near Edwardsville, Mary Shuck and Jay Shuck near Shiloh visited Amos Rhodes grandparents Sunday.
John H. Heth announces a planned eleven week absence with Clara Wright in charge of the insurance office ensuring prompt renewals and courteous service to patrons. Edgar Miller buys Walter Thomas’s half interest, leaving Miller and Wright as partners at Wright and Thomas general store in Crandall.
Trustee Charles W. Smith announces sealed bids due at his office by unt o'clock on Saturday June 28 1913 for a two room addition to the Depsuw High School building In Harrison county Indiana A successful bidder must post an approved bond equal to twice the contract price Plans and specifications are on file in the trustee’s office The right to reject any and all bids is reserved by the Township Trustee Charles W Smith 14 3w
A notice in Harrison county Indiana states a petition has been filed for a new public highway location and the vacation of an old road. The Board of Commissioners will consider at the July 1915 session the route and affected landowners including Francis M LaDuke Herbert LaDuke Leland L Lottich Marion Hartman Henry C Kitterman Sarah Kitterman Conrad Lottich and others.
Married at Corydon Miss Clara Smith and Mr Charles Wolfe of Webster township united in marriage last Sunday at 3 PM at Mrs Mollie Saffer home. Bride daughter of Trustee Ben F Smith and groom son of the late Jacob Wolfe and a township teacher. They will reside at New Middletown and are highly respected.
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