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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1917
Page
6
The County Board of Registration is busy with in person and mail registrations as about twelve hundred residents, including many women, have registered to date. All residents over twenty one or turning twenty one by September 16 are urged to register to be eligible to vote.
Regular services held last Sunday at Elizabeth and Camp Ground. The Board of Trustees plans a Thursday night meeting at Frank R. Holmes home. Epworth League convention is Wednesday and Thursday at Main St church New Albany. Taylor township U S convention next Sunday afternoon at Moores schoolhouse. Posey township convention at Elizabeth Presbyterian church 2 PM. No preaching at Depauw Sunday afternoon due to meetings. pastor preaches Saturday night the 9th. Regular services Sunday at Rogers Iam Elizabeth at night. The Pastor.
Catalog promotional note claims catarrh is local and best treated internally. It states Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts through the blood to mucous surfaces and cites physician approval and testimonials. Also mentions 75 cent price and additional product Hal's Pills for constipation.
A cordial invitation to a lawn tote on Saturday night June 9 at the Catholic Rectory lawn by the Most Precious Blood church. Music will be provided and the menu includes sandwiches coffee ice cream and cake. All are welcome to attend with friends.
The County Council of Defense met Monday to organize with officers Chairman Thos B Jones and Secretary Maurice Griffin. The council will meet the Grat Monday night of each month. Cecil Shuck of Jackson Auto Co Detroit returned home for a week with his parents near Corydon. He came with Russel Rowe and Ernest Rens. Ernest works for Packard Auto Co and has rheumatism. John B Bayard of Vincennes subscribed to the Democrat for a year and will oversee plans for the new court dance. Mr and Mrs William Denison and Baby of New Albany visited Levi Blume, who is ill on West Walnut street.
George Nye writes from Brooklyn to his father in Corydon dated May 51 1917. He explains being assigned to a small yacht loaded with coal and ammunition bound for France. He notes three 3 inch guns with crews, eight of eight hits with a five inch gun, and plans to patrol the French coast while awaiting orders.
The Home Economic Club met May 26 with Mrs James Beanblosom presiding. Members shared patriotic quotes and a lemon curdling prevention demonstration by Mrs Bailard. Officers elected for next year are President Mrs James Beanblosom Vice President Mrs J L Ballard Secretary Mrs F M Hays Treasurer Mrs Ben Yeager. A lawn fete hosted by Mrs Harry Cooper is planned for June 9 with a social focus and Mother Goose rhymes at roll call.
Mrs Lou Mowrer of New Amsterdam died May 23 after years of poor health and a tumor surgery. A measles and pneumonia complication was the immediate cause. She leaves husband Robert Mowrer and five children Cordelia Elmer Myrtle Henry and Daniel. Funeral services were held May 25 at the New Amsterdam A B church conducted by Rev C L Carmichael.
The Sunday Schools and Fraternal Societies of New Amsterdam plan a celebration on August 4, 1917. Good speakers will entertain, a band will provide music, and refreshments will be available all day. Come before breakfast if you desire. C L Redden A M Coffman R Watters Dave Barks R Cunningham committee arrangement.
The Lanesville M. E. Sunday School schedules a July 4 celebration at Stilgers grove one and a half miles east of Lanesville. A good program will be arranged and all are invited to attend. Wilma Loitch is secretary. The Crawford Circuit Court convened its June term last Monday.
Local resident B F Richard of Corydon testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his long standing backache within days and he has kept them at home for over two years. He says there is nothing equal to the remedy for kidney trouble and repeats his endorsement publicly. Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by all dealers for 50 cents.
May 1917 librarian notes list social visits and local activity in Harrison Crawford area. Guests include Miss Dorafaith and Miss Nell Coleman. Edna Ludiow returns after measles. rtransients like R Gonterman. local band members Harold Crosier Caas Best. four Harrison county additions Herman Fleshman Henry Sonner James Woodward Gilbert Smith. joint Harrison Crawford county picnic planned. Virgie McBride tennis hobby and A and B Debating Society reps Fideli Shields Virgie McBride Arthur Gunther. A Gunther urged to join War Department as A Gunner. O Cole considers war service. library stats show 1700 volumes, 26 added, 856 total circulations, 33 adult and 88 juvenile visits, 920 adult and 806 juvenile visitors.
Epworth League hosts an ice cream social for everyone at Lanesville M E Church after supper on Saturday night June 9. All your friends are invited for a good time. A patriotic rally follows next Sunday night at 7 30 in the school auditorium.
The Sunday School at Pennington Chapel near Corydon will hold Children’s Day exercises next Sunday night starting at 7:30. The program features songs and recitations and the public is invited. Mr. Chas Rusk is superintendent of the Pennington Chapel Sunday school.
Miss Ruth Best daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Best Boone township and Mr Wayne Winders son of Arlie Winders near Mauckport were married last Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs George Dannenfelser Corydon Squire Isaac B Steeleton Boone township officiated.
Black Joe No 8242 and AVON a fine Pure Bred Jack and Stallion offer breeding services for 1917 at the Corydon Indiana grounds. Stud fees are 10 and 15 dollars with insured living colt guarantees, payments due when foal is proven. Both sires boast prior premiums from Harrison Crawford and Washington County fairs and several prizewinning progeny.
The Stauth Brothers offer Victor a nine year old, 1600 pound horse for the 1917 season. He will stand at two locations near New Middletown with mares accepted at 10 to cover living colts and trades or removals. Care is stated but not guarantees. breeders urged to inspect Victor before breeding.
Advertisement by FRANK SOHN & SON and W. E. COTNER offering General Scott No 8382 and Adolfus for the 1917 season at locations in or near New Middletown and Elizabeth. Stud fees are $10 to insure a living colt with payment due when the foal is fealed. mares traded or removed. Care is taken but no liability for accidents. See the stallions before breeding.
Pure bred standard bred Bon-Chevalier, sixteen hands, outstanding in show rings. Colts fetch high prices. Purdue University bought one for show, others sold well. Season runs April 1 to July 1 at Corydon Fair Grounds Indiana with stud fee 10 dollars to insure a living colt. Owner Frank E. Watson warns this may be his last season. Keeper Edward Saulmon.
Edward No. 5793 a four year old sound pure bred stallion enroll 8410 to stand the 1917 season at the Corydon Fair Grounds at 12 dollars to insure a living colt. payment due soon after foaling. mare must be traded or removed. Pedigree traces to Adolphus, Adolf, Asmar, Emar. Pandora and Porcia provide the dam line. C A Mauok owner Tom Shireman keeper.
Notice to citizens of Lanesville and Franklin township Harrison county Indiana that Joseph J Bauer a male over twenty one residing in the township will apply at the July Term 1917 for a renewal of a license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking rights. The business place is in the lower southeast front room of a two story frame building on west half of lot 2 fronting Main street described as 24 by 18 feet with 10 foot ceilings and glass front door on Main street with access to a warehouse and hallway. June 4.
Notice to Ollie S. Davis non resident defendant in a 1917 Harrison County Indiana divorce action. If he fails to appear on the September term 1917 at Corydon Court House, the complaint will be heard in his absence. Also notice of a public sale of rents and profits from described Harrison County real estate to satisfy a judgment, with bids June 30, 1917.
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