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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1915
Page
9
Supplement from Corydon Democrat highlights visits by Jennie Rowland and Sue Funk to New Albany, various residents traveling for family reunions and events, and local announcements. It mentions the Osgood Fair dates July 20 to 28 with racing, a Bloomer Girl team defeat, playground work, school grounds improvements, and multiple community visits to Louisville and Paris.
Miss Clara Wright of this place wed Afr. James A. McCampbell of Sherman Texas after meeting in Louisville years ago. The ceremony occurred in the First Christian church pastor W F Richardson officiating. The couple will reside in Sherman Texas after a week in Kansas City.
Farmers work corn, hay, and a light wheat crop in Central County as Eliza Albin visits relatives in Central. Bethel Sunday School sets July 3 at Watsons Grove for an annual celebration inviting all county schools. Obituary notes Elizabeth Stepro dies near Central. funeral held at Bethel. Local residents attend a Milan game in Kentucky. Central team loses.
At the Harrison County Jersey Cattle Breeders Association meeting D. F. Adams outlines a sale plan promising 15 head. He explains selecting by family groups to avoid disappointing buyers and describes Gs Tormentress No. 298229, a persistent milker with strong butterfat, as a standout. More cows to be described later.
The column lists local health updates, visits, and travel as well as a late June wedding at Rehoboth church. Elizabeth Ferree and J George Reuter wed with a large crowd watching as Alice Johnson served as maid of honor and Jesse Johns as best man.
Mr and Mrs R H Humphrey took their son Kelso to Jewish Hospital in Louisville on Monday June 7 for a mastoid operation. Dr Ledderman of Louisville performed the procedure with Dr J C Bottorff of this place assisting. The child is now at home and hopes are entertained for full recovery.
Mrs. Sam Frank is seriously ill west of town. The Town Council named Elmer Miller school trustee to replace D. B. Beanblossom. Charles and Alma Beanblossom of Corydon spend the summer here. Miss Bir Miller, after a serious operation at St Anthonys Louisville, is recovering. Mr and Mrs Kaga return from New Albany with Mr Kaga having eye surgery at St Edwards. Fred Fisher returns from Turton Dakota where he headed the school. He was reappointed with advanced salary.
A June 6 birthday gathering at Mr. and Mrs. William Bell honored Mrs. B with a large crowd and prepared feast. Attendees included Ir Payton family, Emma Payton, Morris Baker and family, Jansen, Day, Hertling, Bell, Richert and Jansen relatives, plus music by William Bell and others. One attendee wished many more happy birthdays.
A Sunday School program marked the annual Children’s Day with songs and recitations by the small children. An earlier missionary offering totaled 32 dollars and 50 cents. Mrs. H. K. Jones gave a missionary talk that educated attendees.
Delegates from nearby areas joined the Christian Endeavor Union convention in Corydon last week. Children’s Day exercises are planned for Sunday night June 20 at the same location drawing families and residents. Mr and Mrs Joe Sanford and their son from Jeffersonville visited Mrs Sanford’s parents Mr and Mrs L A Rogge while Mrs Clarence Thomas and her children from New Albany spent time in the neighborhood recently.
Miss Nellie Woodward registered nurse and tuberculosis and social welfare worker will address the public Sunday night June 1 at Mt. Lebanon U B Church Spencer township. The talk titled The Present and The Coming Races Their Relationship With Christianity and Mankind explores timely vital issues for all right thinking people.
The annual Elizabeth Methodist Sunday School event will be held at Seven Springs, one mile north of Elizabeth, on Saturday July 3 1915. Seven Springs is an ideal site for the celebration. a full program will be published later.
Information about an event at Walnut Valley schoolhouse inviting attendees to enjoy ice cream next Saturday. The note also references the Ladies' Aid of Mt. Sodomya church and urges participation in their activities.
A 212 acre farm two farms in one with dual building sets lies four miles northwest of Corydon. Most land is meadow or cultivable with two good cellars, five cisterns, ample barn space, a silo, and outbuildings. Owner seeks immediate sale and immediate possession is possible. Inquiries at this office, 23-Uf.
Various visits from New Albany Louisville and Indianapolis residents. Upcoming Bethesda Sunday school children’s night on June 27. Weddings birthdays and family visits noted including Miss Lizzie Johns near Laconia and Mr V-s seventy six birthday surprise with multiple relatives attending.
The Modern Woodmen and Royal Neighbors of America held decoration services in New Middletown on Sunday June 6 led by the New Middletown Band. They visited two cemeteries to decorate graves, then gathered at the DU B church for continued services with a Fraternity address by Sam P. Vogt. A duet by Mrs Sam Vogt and Ruth Bickel followed amid a large crowd.
Mrs. Joseph Flanigan won the gold medal at the Floyd County Women’s Christian Temperance Union Institute closing event at Central Christian church New Albany. Four contestants performed as Rev. Haley Rev. Crouse and Rev. Connelly judged. Insects have been injuring apple trees and some orchards.
John Riddle and Michael Herter completed papering of the Auditor's, Assessor's, Commissioners and County Highway Superintendent offices and second floor hall. They built a large bookcase to organize about 1000 county records, replacing a promiscuous pile. County Treasurer Pitman praised the improved order and low cost.
Miss Elizabus of Boone township marries J Geo Reuter of New Middletown at RehoBeth Presbyterian Church on Sunday night June 6. Officiant Rev C W Rhodes leads a large gathering with maid of honor Miss Alice Johns and attendant Miss Beatrice Crosier.
Harrison County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for grading draining and paving a Jackson township road known as the C J Heuser et al road. Bids due July 9 1915 at 2 PM. Bond double bid, noncollusion affidavit required. board may reject any or all bids.
Sealed bids will be received by the Harrison County Board of Commissioners at the Auditor's office Corydon until 2 PM on Wednesday July 7 1915 to furnish all materials and construct two bridges. One 60 foot steel bridge with concrete floor in Posey township south of Elizabeth on the corporate line. the other 43 foot steel bridge with concrete floor on the Corydon and New Albany pike about half a mile northeast of Lanesville. Plans and specifications on file in the Auditor's office. By order of the Board of Commissioners J L O Bannon Auditor Harrison County.
Harrison County Indiana invites scaled bids from suppliers for dry goods and groceries to stock the Poor Asylum for the quarter ending September 30 1915. Bids due by 2 pm July 6 1915 with specifications available in the Auditor's office Corydon Indiana. Award by the Board of Commissioners.
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