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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1911

Page

3

Deweese Wins Harrison County Superintendent Race

Prof Arville O Deweese was elected County Superintendent in Harrison county last Monday with seven of thirteen votes. The caucus of Township Trustees selected Deweese over Thomas McClaren. Deweese is about twenty three, a former teacher and high school principal, and a Terre Haute Normal student.

Arville O. Deweese Harrison County Arville Deweese Levi V. Brown Hugh Rhodes Oscar Crosby Pleasant Jenkins Auditor's Office Deweese Thomas McClaren

Hurrah for Bill Reinforces Local Rail Tale

AWana City Missouri Star narrates a passenger at the Central Depot who heard a message from Pon Fravil about an upcoming Southwest bound run. The report highlights Peter’s surprising public attention and Fravis’s rising energy as a local youth, son of Mrs Lorenn Bouity near Corydon.

Wana Minise Cnien Cvas Pon Fravil Peter Fravis Angrisen Lorenn Bouity Corydon

Strawberry Strawberry Harvest Notes and Birthday Party

In Mark Meditfresh's vicinity a small strawberry crop due to dry weather. A surprise party honored Miss Mary Wilson with music by Wilson's Band and refreshments. Many attendees listed include Iva Payton, Carola Payton, Lena Bower, Bertha Rouden bush, Irene Blonk, and others.

Mark Meditfresh Missis Iva Carola Payton Roland Meditfresh New Albany Lena Bower Wilson

Saloon Licenses Granted by Board of Craniiss' ners

The Board issued licenses Monday to five applicants including Peter [ilbers ail Willian A. Raner in Tanesylvile and J. Hedges in New Middletown plus Cree Fulmer Windee port and Bathe Mehwnieht Paconia. Remonstrances were directed in Blue River Jackson Morgan and tarrix aradicants in Wied except in Bar ma townships. Benjamin Ricard applied in Corydon appeared with attorney Willian [oese. remonstrators appeared by Pos. Janes Kirkham Merrne.

Board of Craniiss’ Ners Peter [Ilbers Willian A. Raner Tanesyville J. Hedges New Middletown Cree Fulmer Windeeport Bathe Mehwnieht Paconia Blue River Jackson Morga Tarrix Wied Barma Benjamin Ricard Corydon Willian [Oese

Death of Leotha Mort a infant in Frenboof near White Cloud

Leotha Mort, a fourteen month old infant, died after weeks of cholera infantum at Frenboof near White Cloud. Her parents mourn her loss as a loving child. Funeral services were held Monday at Pountam church with Perry Keys and others assisting. she was laid to rest in the Pummen graveyard amid many relatives and friends.

Leotha White Cloud Pountam Church Ies Perry Keys Pummen

Special Train For Ball Game Draws Pleasure Seekers

The L N J AL Aw REL ran a special train last Sandax from Corydon to Louisville for a ball game between Indianapolis and Lewisville. The train left Corydon in the morning and carried pleasure seekers, making connections with the fast Southern train from New Albany at Peso to give people time to enjoy the day.

LNJ AL Aw Rel Louisville Indianapolis Lewisville Corydon New Albany Peso

Dentist Kaiser Schedules Dental Work in Indiana Towns

Dr. C B D Kaiser, dentist of Leavenworth Indiana, will visit Alten June 1 and Leavenworth June 3 5 a? Teand June 7 19 Mauckport June 21 offers painless extraction satisfaction guaranteed prices reasonable.

C. BD. Kaiser Leavenworth, Ind Alten Leavenworth Teand New Amsterdam Mauckport Pune

Tourist Packages to Major Cities with Low Rates

Travel ad lists trips from Niagara Falls to New York and Washington via Toronto Buffalo Detroit Atlantic City Philadelphia with first class accommodations and low rates. Contact Miss Compton at 35 Third Ave Louisville Ky for details.

Niagara Toronto Buffalo Detroit Atlantic City Philadelphia New York Washington Miss Compton Third Ave Louisville

Local farmers report harvest progress and community notes

A rough farm diary notes good wheat stands and hay upcoming work. Residents visit churches and neighbors near Tris and Morven. new property moves and purchases appear. Social updates include weddings, school teaching returns, and family visits around New Mahlon, Ramsey, and Jeffersonville.

Notice to Return Wheat Sacks by Red Mill

Parties with sacks belonging to the Red Mill are requested to return them at once. Watson Milling Co.

Watson Milling Co

Address by Julia Fried Walker at county eighth grade commencement

Mrs Julia Fried Walker formerly of Corydon now in Indianapolis gave the commencement address at Huntington Indiana county eighth grade exercises. She urged parents to work and discipline children, warned against over dressing, and praised schools for shaping futures while noting homes remain essential. About 247 attendees filled the crowded hall.

Huntington Huntington Therte Abel Julia Fried Walker Midlinnapolis

Drowned in Silver Creek: Oscar Thomas 20 dies in Glenwood

Oscar Thomas a 20 year old resident of New Albany formerly of Crandall died after drowning in Silver Creek near Glenwood Saturday at 7 50 p m He had been swimming with companions who found his body and could not revive him The Indiana Candy Company employee was a grandson of William Tewis with relatives in Corydon The funeral occurred in New Albany last Monday with Rev J Laline officiating and burial at Fairview cemetery

Oscar Thomas Millard Thomas New Albany Crandall Silver Creek Glenwood Thomas Corydon Indiana Candy Company William Tewis Laline Fairview Cemetery

Notice of Liquor License and Business Intent

Peter Aibers of Lanesville announces his license to retail intoxicating liquors and promises first class goods. The message cites Whitewalk and cultivation mentions while referencing Oliver Riding Cultiva ter of VEE Batlett & Sons, J-7-2 as part of the text.

Busines Lanesville Citt Tae Peter Aibers Maya Madhaor Oliver VEE Batlett & Sons

Visitors and Locals Share News at This Place

Elizabeth Idoma Best of Louisville visits friends here. Mrs John Seales and son Charles visited last week. Dr William Moore of New Albany attended decoration day. Mrs Bartley, recently ill, is better. Mrs Ben Rusk and children from New Albany visit relatives here. Emma Hood of Louisville visited her brother P A Morton. Simon Hall, in Louisville, visits home folks. Miss Trela Bowling and Miss Altha femme with typhoid fever show improvement. Vernice Thompson of Louisville visits Aunt Mrs Henry Smith. Miss Margaret Crosier returns home from New Albany to this place. Misses Lucy and Bettie Cook of Corydon guest of Miss Emeline Barnes. they return with Emma Barnes and Mary Wolpert.

Wate Abicti Lanwrence Eckhart Belvan Claumie Troy Homie Connor Ramsey Dopanin Mins Jos. Vaughn Herschel Wright Argenta Jeffersonville Anna Counral BE. Larne New Albany Jacob Conrad Thos. Bo Wright Idoma Best Louisville John Seales Charles William Moore Bartley Ben Rusk Emma Hood P. A. Morton Simon Hall Trela Bowling Altha Femme Vernice Thompson Henry Smith Margaret Crosier Lucy Bettie Cook Corydon Emeline Barnes Emma Barnes Mary Wolpert

Why There Are Thorns in Stoll's Eastern Legend

John B. Stoll reflects in the South Bend Times on a legend linking the earths beauty and seed propagation to thorns as guards against greed. The essay argues pain and pleasure balance virtue, urging restraint, self-control, and temperance as rewards for virtuous effort.

John B. Stoll South Bend Times

Wedding Auction Mixup By Missouri Editor

A comic item notes a sale bill misprinted as a marriage notice. The description lists animals and farm gear as part of a mock nuptial set piece, with a fake groom and bride among Berkshire hogs and Poland Chinas. The piece ends noting auctioneer R. L. Granby and a move to housekeeping after the misprint.

Missouri William Smith Josiah Smith Lucy Anderson Jackson Mendelssohn Berkshire Poland

Crawford County Fair to be Held in Marengo

The Crawford County Fair returns for its sixth year in Marengo from August 21 to 25. Officials include President NM Bird Vice President Rogers Secretary Terry and Leichhart. Premium lists have been printed at the Denver office and distributed to exhibitors.

Crawford County Marengo NM. Bird Rogers M.M. Terry A . Leichhart Denvernt English

Indiana Christian Endeavor Convention at Dale

The Indiana conference Branch of the United Christian Endeavor Union holds its annual convention at Dale this week. Rev and Mrs Snyder and daughter Freda and Miss Elsie Jones left Monday evening to attend. Rev Snyder has led the conference for eight years. The gathering draws about 150 ministers delegates and visitors, with each local society entitled to four delegates.

Indiana United Brethrent Christain Endeavor Union Dale Snyder Freda Elsie Jones Iisnyder Conference Union

Eureka Election Elects Officers of Local Telephone Co

The Eureka Telephone Company met in the county courthouse and elected President Tli Shields Vice President George Kopp Secretary H M Gordon Treasurer I C Davis. Directors include Ed S Cooper Jacob Schneider J M Sherrill W O Maneck and Charles Reising. The meeting drew a large crowd as reports were read and plans discussed. The company now serves many subscribers across the county and connects with Home Telephone Co and Western Union in New Albany Louisville.

Eureka Telephone Company Court House Tli Shields George Kopp H. M. Gordon I. C. Davis Ed S. Cooper Jacob Schneider J. M. Sherrill W. O P. Maneck Charles Reising Fureka Company Home Telephone Co Western Union Telephone Company New Albany Louisville

Bitten by Mad Dog In Crescent Couple Seek Treatment

Jesse W. Pfrimmer once a county resident now in Crescent Oklahoma and his young son were bitten by a mad dog. The dog belonged to Pfrimmer and left home that morning. It bit the boy in the hand upon return while the dog bit Pfrimmer on the leg. They rushed to Chicago for Pasteur Institute treatment and telegrams say both are improving. Pfrimmer married Laura Wickman in 1909 and has relatives in the county awaiting news.

Jesse W. Pfrimmer This County Crescent Oklahoma Pfrimmer

Death of Mrs Mugler inhurstown area

Mrs Mary J Mugier widow of Philip Mugler died suddenly Sunday at her daughter Mrs Jacob Frederick’s home in Hursttown while dining with her family. She was 68, mother of eight, six living. Surviving children include daughter Mrs Frederick and son Charles in the county. another son and three daughters live in the West. Funeral Monday by Rev N M Rumbley. burial in Bethlehem cemetery.

Mary J. Mugier Philip Mugler Jacob Frederick Ofhursttown Mugler Frederick Charles Mugler West N. M. Rumbley Bethlehem Cemetery

Sunday School Convention in Scott Township Held with Attendees

Sunday, June 4, the Scott township Sunday school convention drew a large crowd. A strong program was presented. Elected for the coming year were President Jilenry Sauerheber, Vice President Thomas Gibson, Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Laura Gibson, Superintendent Home Department Maggie Bennett, and Superintendent Cradle Roll Miss Minnie Keller. County president Dr. O W. Bott le and William Rothrock attended and spoke.

Scott Township Jilenry Sauerheber Thomas Gibson Laura Gibson Home Department Maggie Bennett Minnie Keller O. W.eottle Willian Rothrock

Date Social by 8S Class at Christian Church

The 8S Sunday School class taught by Mrs. J. A. Hottell held a date social last Thursday evening in the church basement. Girls in the class enjoyed games and refreshments with all present. They cleared a little over eight dollars for the evening.

Miner's draws notable golf spread and bogey woes

Lap spreads bogey woes as Miner's event shows seven to two results in a tight golf round with notable plays and performance noted by local observers.

Miner’s

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