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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1912

Page

2

Democratic Editors Hold Large Mid-Summer Meeting in Fort Wayne

Indiana Democratic Editorial Association met in Fort Wayne across June 6 to 8 with 5 000 attendees from Indianapolis Fort Wayne and elsewhere. President Frank Gwin delivered the annual address and Cyrus Cline Governor Thomas Marshall and Samuel M Halston spoke at a Friday night session at Princess rink.

Indiana Democratic Editorial Association Gwin The Democrat Jyort Wayne Princess Rink Cyrus Cline Thomas R.marshall Samuel M. Halston Indiana Fort Wayne

Fifth Annual Harrison County Banquet at Bloomingon M E Church

The Fifth Annual Harrison County Banquet was held Saturday evening June 8 at the M E church in Bloomington. About thirty attendees heard toasts honoring Harrison County and Indiana University with music by Misses Pfrimmer and Martin and remarks by Prof. Reising and others. The Corner Drug Store advertises Nyal’s Kas hin sprinkles to relieve foot trouble.

Harrison County M. E Bloomington Clary Bennett Betty Cook Clara Pfrimmer Sherman Davis Eleanor Martin Reising Black Haggerty Samuel Pfrimmer Walter Hisey Indiana University Nyal Kas Juni

Birthday Dinner Honors Goode Family Members

A June 4 birthday dinner was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. George Goode on North Mulberry Street in their home. Forty four attendees included Mrs. Les Baxley Otto Bussabarger Joseph Kintner and many relatives and friends. Guests shared a fine meal exchanged post cards and gifts and enjoyed a pleasant gathering. An advertisement for Nyal’s foot powder is appended.

George Goode North Mulberry Street Les Baxley Otto Bussabarger Joseph Kintner Joseph Bussabarger Rachel Baxley James Best Charles Lockhart James Fulkerson Blufford Baxley D. C. Wintner Walter Bussabarger Roy Virgie Ada Stauth John Best Grace Goode John Ida Didelot Morris Conrad Mary Wiseman Wito

Illness after New Middletown Catholic ice cream social

An ice cream social hosted by Catholic church members in New Middletown attracted a large crowd last Saturday. After returning home, about a hundred attendees fell ill with vomiting and other symptoms, though all recovered. Dr. Smoots could not identify the exact cause though he ruled out poison.

New Middletown

Simpson Nuptials Tie Georgia Reader to Palmyra Groom

Reader Simpson Mrs. Gerogia Reader moved with W P Huff family and married John E Simpson of Palmyra Sunday morning. Rev Cossaboom performed the ceremony. The couple will reside at Palmyra where Simpson works at Martin and Huff store. For sale: lady and office desks. Waldo Hisey.

Gerogia Reader W. P. Huff John E. Simpson Palmyra

Struck Oil on Harrison Development Farm

The Harrison Development Company struck oil last week on Benjamin Smith’s Dogwood farm. Oil appeared at about 160 feet depth, with stockholders jubilant and oil fever spreading. Promoter D Fleshman leases land. Aquilla seeks more territory. I Worden and W H Loos explore oil fields. county eyes potential boom. Jun12-2 The Corner Drug Store.

Harrison Development Company Benjamin Smith Dogwood D. Fleshman Aquilla Mr. I W. H. Loos Mr. Worden

In Memory of Rada

An obituary notice from William Best records the death of Rada on May 16 after months of lung trouble. The nine teen year old girl is described as bright and loved by all who knew her, with a mournful verse recalling faith, grace, and the longing for reunion. A friend signed as Letha.

William Best Rada Letha

Sunday School Picnic Near Corydon Railroad

The Corydon Presbyterian Sunday school held a picnic a few miles north of town near the railroad. A large crowd enjoyed a day of games and romping in the woods, with a big dinner served. Attendees rode trains both before and after the outing and returned home content.

Corydon Tresbyterian Sunday School

Hoosier Elm Chapter D A R Elects New Officers

At the Hoosier Elm Chapter D A R meeting held June 3 at Mrs. J T Wilson's home, the February elected officers assumed duties. Regent Mrs James I Morris Vice Regent Mrs T G Van Hook Recording Secretary Miss Florence Smith Corresponding Secretary Miss Kate Luckett Treasurer Mrs W W J Bullett Registrar Mrs E G Keller Historian Mrs W E Adams.

Hoosier Elm D. A R J. T. Wilson James I. Morris T. G. van Hook Florence Smith Kate Luckett WW. J. Bullett E.G. Keller W. E. Adams

Bethany Y P C E Society Program Notes

A Bethany Y P C E Society program is scheduled for June 16 at 3 30 pm with Leader Lee Stevens and lessons on The Duty of Being Pleasant. the program includes songs prayers scripture reading from Psalm 183 1 5 by Ada Stauth and other reports and announcements. several local names are listed among attendees and visitors.

Bethany Y. P. C. E. Society Lee Stevens Ada Stauth Virginia Hisey Ollie May Hisey Dorothy Cline

Waveland Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mrs Rosa Shickel returns to activity after illness. Mrs Wm Brown of Louisville visits Hess family in Waveland. Andy Walther and Fred Voelker trip to New Albany. Mrs Joseph Hess visits daughter Mrs Tony Rochert near Breckenridge. Mr and Mrs John Redich and family visit Mary Redich and Ed Redich in Louisville. Numerous relatives from New Albany and nearby towns gather at Philip Blank home for Sunday visit.

Rosa Shickel Wm. Brown Louisville Joseph Hess Andy Walther Fred Voelker New Albany Tony Rochert Breckenridge John Redich Sr Clara Emil Mary Redich Ed. Redich Peter Klemer Stella Martha Harve Hartman Frieda Hacker Christ Hertling Lillian Walter Lanesville Jacob Dietrich Emilie Philip Blank

Reaches Seventieth Birthday of Prof George H Mader

Prof George H Mader aged seventy, living five miles east of Corydon, celebrated his birthday on June 4. The Corydon Republican and The Corydon Democrat along with many friends presented a generous cash gift and well wishes. A respected German citizen, he is a former Harrison County teacher and Civil War Union veteran with literary attainments and continued county-wide readership.

George H. Mader Corydon Harrison County

Miss May Frank and Miss Thornbury Open Corydon Kindergarten

Miss May Frank of York Nebraska and Miss Christine Thornbury opened a Corydon kindergarten at the graded school Monday with more than twenty children. The ten week term begins with sessions and invites other parents to enroll their children for the full period.

May Frank York Nebraska Corydon Christine Thornbury Miss Frank Miss Thornbury

Pleasant Church Social by Christian Brotherhood

The Christian Brotherhood held a social for church ladies last Monday from eight to ten in the church auditorium. An entertaining program of vocal and instrumental music and readings delighted about 150 attendees before serving refreshments in the basement. The men handled serving duties.

Christian Brotherhood

Corner Drug Store Advertises Eczema Treatment

An old advertisement claims a remedy from Corner Drug Store clears eczema quickly in all cases. The snippet emphasizes persistence and eventual disappearance as the main outcome.

Community Notes From Hursttown and Nearby Areas

Mrs. Catherine Frederick shows signs of recovery after illness. Local girls travel to Floyd Knobs for berry picking while Prof. Gudgeon from Corydon reports good fishing at Big Indian. Ben F. Hurst of Corydon visits Prof. Gudgeon and his old home. Edw. Vaughn of De-Pauw and family spend Sunday with Mrs. Elizabeth Wright. Mrs. Cornelius Grabil and sister Mary of Moberly visit Chas. Reising and family. Mary Frost and Pearl Blank of Louisville visit Levi Blunk. Families of Fred Igert and Nannie Lahve attend decoration services at Wood's Chapel. Ruth Davis of near Crandall visits Wm. Housel. Stylvia Housel stays through Sunday. Rev. W. E. Dye misses Sunday appointment due to Bethlehem basket meeting. he will preach June 23 at 11 a.m.

Catherine Frederick Floyd Knobs Prof. Gudgeon Corydon Ben F. Hurst Prof Gudgeon Edw. Vaughn Depauw Elizabeth Wright Cornelius Grabil Mary Moberly Ruth Davis Near Crandall Wm. Housel Stylvia Housel W.E. Dye Bethleham Lla. N

Local Notes From Flatwoods And Nearby Visits

Wm. Gleitz buys a new automobile and spent last Sunday with Ben Wheat. Mrs. Maurice Griffin of Corydon visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rupp. William Zurschmiede returns home after visiting his brother. Lillie accompanies them home. Sam Zurschmiede visits his father near Galena with John Seitz. Nyal's Hirsutone advertised as dandruff preventer.

Wm. Gleitz Maurice Griffin Corydon Henry Rupp William Zurschmiede Ben Wheat Lillie Sam Zurschmiede Galena John Seitz

Metz 22 Roadster Demonstration Sparkles in Corydon Garage

Harrison County agency offers the Metz 22 Roadster at 495 dollars. Demonstration car at the Corydon garage three doors east of the Post Office. Car seats two or three, 22 horsepower, four cylinder, water cooled and economical with 25 to 30 miles per gallon and 8 000 to 10 000 miles per tire set. Manufacturer guarantees strong hill climbing and dependable operation. Detailed specs available on request.

Harrison County Corydon Metz

Also Mentioned on This Page

Democratic Editors Marshall and Ralston Nyal’s Reader Simpson Lady's Waldo Hisey D. A.R. Meeting Bethany Y. P.C. E. Society Cave Springs Thomas Arnold Laura Lofton Amos Trowbridge Miss Pearl Vance Wilburs Jackson Steve Walker Harry Mary Lofton Virgil Golda Voyles Florence Voyles Mariel Routh Geo. Hendrick Ramsey Jesse Voyles Cynthia Davis John Lofton Rena Motts Lou Smith Miss Valley Bruner Caddie Berkshire S. N. Voyles Fredericksburg Maude Dinklaker Andrew Wells Vallone Eva Davis Fillmore Woodyards Manda Walker Effie Davis Jane Arnold Kansas Anna Hendrick Emma Stevens Laura Voyles Mt. Zion Willie Dinklaker W. H.dinklaker Millard Winders Pleasant Church Hursttown Flatwoods Chi-Chester’s Eat OHI Chesters Parker Ford Detroit Borgerding Motor Car Co Autohobile C. W. Miller Chas. O. Denny Drake University Riely’s O. Byrn Agency Mark Frost Batte W. H. Davis Corydon Indiana
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