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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1914
Page
1
A local advertisement promotes a continuing half-price sale at Joe Lenkoff's offering men's and ladies shoes and slippers at reduced prices. Straw and wool hats are half price, and the entire stock is discounted as advertised for Harrison county shoppers.
The Harrison township schools held commencement at Corydon United Brothers church on June 3 with 26 graduates, 17 boys and 9 girls. Rev Joshua Stansfield of Indianapolis delivered the address, praising common schools and good character while noting education raises earning power. Diplomas were presented by County Superintendent A O Deweese, and Trustee W H Bussabarger received praise for his leadership as the stage featured flowers, ferns and a banner.
Spencer township held at Moberly M E church on May 30 with eleven graduates led by Paul Sieg and Lorena Simon. Diplomas were presented by Prof. O G Lidikay who gave the welcome address amid large attendance and musical performances. County Supt Deweese absent due to his father's death. Washington township held May 23 at New Amsterdam with 13 graduates including Esther Jones and Atwood Bliss. diplomas by Deweese and an address by M A Cassa boon. Webster township held May 15 at the M K church in New Middletown with Rev M A Cossaboom delivering the address. diplomas by Deweese and music by a New Albany orchestra. graduates Arlie E Kopp, Emma Scharf, Ruth Hedges, John Scharf, Dumont De Berry, Edward Newman.
A observed saying warns against rapid eating and its link to indigestion and constipation. It urges thorough chewing, insalivation, and using Chamberlain's Tablets after meals. Mrs. Geo. H. Mathes traveled to Louisville Thursday and returned Friday.
The Seventh Annual Corydon High School Alumni Association banquet was held June 2 in the Christian Church basement with 112 attendees. A musical program featured Miss Georgia Lemmon and a ten-voice chorus, and Mrs Julia Fried Walker served as toastmistress. Officers and committees were announced, with remarks on the 1914 graduates and the large class size.
An experienced auctioneer advertises services to the public. Interested parties may reach by mail at Bradford and by phone via Palmyra Exchange, inviting potential clients to engage for auctions.
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