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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1920
Page
7
Local notices advertise Miss Bett and Miss Betty Lewis events at the auditorium during June, a Fordson tractor shipment, and seed corn at W H Bullett & Sons. Staff and community updates include births, travels, and job ads from Corydon area merchants and Indiana institutions.
A local notice from H. Bulleit & Sons advertises immediate availability of a FORDSON TRACTOR for farmers who fall behind with their plowing and discing chores. The offer promises short notice delivery to assist crop work.
Items include Miss Norma Foppe recital rescheduled to June 10 at the auditorium with seats at Rielys, a Negro dialect impersonator show on June 11, and CONTRADS sales of Victor records. Also court activity by Judge Ridley in English and Jeffersonville and exams for postmasters in Corydon and Lanesville.
George W Cresier of Boone township sent through Corydon on his way home to buy timber for the Pickett Veneer Company of New Albany. He purchases White Oak and recently bought a fine lot for his company from Sam Tindall of Heth township.
Mrs. Henry Wiseman with Mrs. Rhea Lamb Mrs. Oscar Shuck Mrs. Will Christley and Miss Elsie Loitch left Saturday morning in Wiseman’s car for a three week sightseeing tour to Washington D C Atlantic City and other points of interest. Dr Katin Lewis suffered a left shoulder dislocation recently after aiding a horse in Scott township. both fell into a ditch as a cart path was lost in darkness. John G Klein of North Vernon director of the tenth district Indiana Federation of Farmers Association joined W Clyde Martin Harrison county association president for farm meetings to recruit members in the county.
Mrs. C. HW. Ginkins from this place sends a large bouquet of the finest red roses, praised for their size. Lewis Keller O Gannon conveys thanks through the newspaper for the flowers received, noting Mrs. Ginkins loves flowers and is generous with them.
Miss Elsie Faith, recalled to Greely Colorado from Chicago by her mother Mrs Marion Faith illness, will return next Saturday. She has spent six years in Colorado teaching and attending school and will graduate from the State Normal next Christmas.
Mies Margaret Hudson danced last Thursday night while Willian W. Cook visited Madison. Mrs. Fred Brown of New Albany visited relatives here. Mrs. Philip Hirt, also from New Albany, visited her daughter. A hailstorm hit Laconia Sunday, May 30. Mrs. Joe House of New Albany visited Thursday with Mrs. Maurice Horn. Bilas Smith, Crandall, returns from Brazil where he taught. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wright of New Albany visit Crandall with daughter and three sons. 8-10-4 tobacco and tomato grower promotion noted. Miss Lenora Reising returns from Beech Grove after two years teaching. Dr. Samuel A. Smoots of New Middletown begins medical practice near Terre Haute. family to join later. For sale two Jersey cows with calves. Mrs. Mary Meurer and Henry Meurer of Crandall remarried in New Albany after 1919 divorce. Miss Beulah Gibson and Stanley depart with sister Mrs. Oren Miller at Ft. Wayne. Miss Bertha and Opal Byrne and Gordon Sappenfield to Terre Haute for State Normal School.
William Hunter son of Harvey Hunter through cousin Harry Applegate has secured good employment in a Lansing Michigan shoe store and has started work there.
Advertisement notes sales by Becker & Sons for Emerson New Standard Mower and Osborne Self Dump hay rake. Details imply a local offer through J 2 4w Becker & Sons. No dates provided.
Guy Hickman and family left last week for Colorado to make their home. Mrs Hickman has been in poor health for some time and the change of climate is made for her benefit.
Emmett Somer of Washington township called Friday and ordered the Democrat mailed to his daughters Edna and Lelia now Mrs John F Plank of Birmingham Alabama and Mrs Emil Berry of Armada Michigan
Mr and Mrs Frank Roobert and daughter Ruth have returned from Covington where they spent the winter. Mr B was employed in the schools and left last week for Akron Ohio to seek employment during the.
W. S. Nye traveled to Bradford Pennsylvania to see his daughter Mrs Grover Best. He paused en route to visit another daughter Mrs Shirley Adolph near Georgetown. His young daughter Frances joined him and stayed until Saturday.
Prof. Jacob Jordan of La Fayette visits his sister Miss Joyce Jordan. Dated notes mention Deering Sisal Twine arriving at W. H. Bullett & Sons and a D. A. R. pin found on Lust On streets of Corydon Saturday night. Return to this office.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Harrison Reynolds of Livingston County Illinois on June 4. Children's Day Exercises will be held at Smith's Camp Ground Sunday night June 20. Two second hand Ford cars touring and roadster for sale at Horns Garage Corydon next door to Democrat office.
Max Devol George Mitchell and Kenneth Lone of this place traveled to Muncie Indiana to seek employment opportunities.
Practically new Ford touring car offered for sale with special equipment. Located at Horn's Garage in Corydon Indiana next to the Democrat office. Public advertisement notes availability and location for interested buyers.
Mrs W E Amy was operated on for tumor removal at St Anthony's Hospital Louisville last Thursday and is recovering well. A sales pitch notes Deering binder mower and rake repairs available from V Bullett & Sons.
Mrs A T Woodward of New Amsterdam visited Corydon and Priday for dental work. She fractured her left arm in a fall at her home on May 14.
Mr and Mrs Maurice Watson and children John Jane and Thornton arrived Monday from Atlanta Georgia to visit Maurice's parents Mr and Mrs James A Watson. Maurice has worked for Standard Oil Company and the family will not return south.
Mr and Mrs Lew M O Bannon and Morris Fleshman with son Henry travel from this place in O Bannon s car for the year end at Purdue University They visit with Robert O Bannon a student and plan to return home later Harry Fleshman and his father also tour Purdue as he hopes to enroll next year
Mrs. Clifford Burrows and her two children Dale and Marjorie from Delene California visit her parents Mr and Mrs L A Rogge northeast of Corydon. Mr B came with them to the county staying several days before returning west. The family will spend several months here.
Mrs Rose Armstrong of Lost Nation Iowa and her little daughter are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs James Winn and other relatives. She will depart Thursday and travel via Louisville and Indianapolis before returning home.
Commissioner R S Kirkham announces a public auction of a fine title farm near Greelyburg on Saturday June 26. See notice in this paper.
W H Bubeit and Sons offer two leading makes Deering and McCormick binders mowers and rakes for farmers. The sale highlights popular farm tools through a local dealer.
Emmett Pitman and his daughter Pauline of Minneola Kansas spent last week with his parents Mr and Mrs Harrison Pitman and other relatives. Pauline has completed high school and will train twelve weeks at Indiana Central University in Indianapolis. Her aunt Miss Nell Pitman accompanied her to Indianapolis and stayed a few days.
A seller offers 200000 tomato plants ideal for canning. Planting stock is ready now and listed under the name Jan R Stover with contact details.
Dr. D. W. Uays of Ensign Kansas, formerly of Valley City, is visiting relatives in the county. He traveled via Louisville taking a special course in clinics and appears in good health on his first return West in several years.
Mrs. Marion Faith came home last Friday from St Edwards Hospital New Albany after eight weeks recovery. Dr Frank Zimmerman Louisville removed two decayed ankle bones causing twenty eight years of trouble. Though not yet able to walk her ankle heals nicely and full recovery is expected.
Frank Morris son of Mr and Mrs W I Morris has gone to Muncie Indiana to seek employment. Mrs Jay Hill of Louisville visited her mother Mrs Walter Glenn of this place Sunday and Monday. Ransom Shepard north of Palmyra died Sunday night at the advanced age of eighty four. his wife had died years earlier.
Children’s Day events planned at Pleasant Ridge for next Sunday night June 13. An appropriate program is being organized and all are invited. Last Sunday a basket meeting and Children’s Day Exercise were held at Roger’s Camp Ground with Miss Williams from New Albany preaching in the morning.
The Board of Commissioners sat in session with all members present. A large crowd gathered yesterday to discuss road related matters before the board.
Deering Kinders Wowers and Rakes are recognized as leaders for years due to doing the work right with few repairs. The note stresses prompt repairs during harvest and urges ordering from W. H. Bullett & Sons.
Crandall wins 7 to 3 against Indinola of New Albany in the season opener at Crandall. The Crandall club hosts James Clark Electrical of Louisville next Sunday at Crandall with first pitch at 2 PM.
Mr and Mrs Will Bottorff hosted a Saturday evening gathering west of town for family and neighbors. The guest list included Mr and Mrs B Richard Mr and Mrs Tester Bailey Miss Joza Richard Miss Carmen and Aileen Bailey Miss Katherine and Muth Pottorff Charles Ira and Ernest Richard Louis and Cecil Bottorff. After games, ice cream cake and strawberries were served.
Claud A. Davis of Corydon raises standard bred Single Comb White Leghorns. Seven week old pullets and cockerels weigh one pound six ounces with cockerels crowing. Three months old stock from Purdue strain promises early laying. Local poultrymen order cockerels to improve flocks.
Corydon defeated a New Albany team last Sunday by a score of 1 to 4. Mrs. Ray Hill of Louisville spent the weekend here with her mother Mrs. W. C. Glenn.
Marion Oltis and Frank Colgiasier of Louisville are visiting relatives and friends at Palmyra.
A daughter was born on Saturday to Rev. M. A. Cosgsa and his wife, who named her Margaret Alma.
Mr and Mrs Joshua Lemmon of Louisville visited Mr and Mrs W W Davis of Elizabeth on Sunday. Miss Gertrude Springer from New York City is spending the summer with Mr and Mrs Harry McGrain. Elmer Davis and daughter Ozolene of Bloomington LA visit his father Walter Davia and relatives. Roscoe Baxley injured his left arm and shoulder after colliding with a New Albany boy during a game last Sunday.
Short employment ad seeks a cook for a private home in Corydon Indiana with no washing or ironing duties. Good wages offered. Apply via P.O. Box 108.
Mrs John Groft of this place received a telegram announcing the death of her sister Mrs Gillie Saffer wife of Claud Saffer at Milan Illinois. Mrs Saffer is survived by her mother Mrs Judith Marsh of Laconia as well as several brothers and sisters and several children. Mrs Groft departed for Illinois and burial details were not learned.
Last week at Kamp Keller on the Bine River a group of campers led by camp cook D. B. Salta enjoyed twenty four fine fish along with other meals prepared by the cook. Attendees included John Habermel Keen Irwin Chas A Keller Ruskin Rowe Hall Olen Earl Miller Father Wicke Will Mitchell Wig Miller W H Keller and M C Frank.
Har rison County Council will hold a special meeting at the Court House Corydon on Saturday June 19 1920 at 1 PM. Auditor C Mauck requests members present without fail.
Chancellor Com announces work in the Page ramk algo election with full attendance required and ordered by authority.
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