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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
3
Public invited to a July 4 bazaar at Feibert's Grove near Buena Vista in Taylor township hosted by St. Peter's Catholic church. Dinner at 25 cents per plate, also coffee, sandwiches and a fish fry. Refreshments available, promises of full enjoyment and a hearty welcome for all.
Chestnut Ridge residents report busy activity in farming and harvest preparation this week. Several families visit relatives nearby, with travel to Corydon and Indianapolis mentioned among gatherings with the Heishman Byerley and Rainbolt families.
Sherman Engleman of Spencer township reports a stray Rose Comb Leghorn rooster that was placed in his buggy at the hitch rack in Corydon last Saturday. He seeks the owner and can be reached via the Eureka exchange in Corydon.
The Winslow Dispatch reports a secret June 1 marriage of Harold DeTar and Miss Ida Clark. The couple, praised locally, wed quietly and left a marriage certificate at the Clark home before departing. Harold is Dr. George B. DeTar’s son and Ida Clark’s daughter-in-law is I W Clark’s daughter. Harold is grandson to Capt and Mrs F M Bartley. Registration of voters lags as farmers busy with work. about 1500 to 1900 voters registered, roughly one third women.
A patriotic gathering near New Amsterdam saw a United States flag hoisted atop a seven story pole on the Connor farm. Geo L Funk of New Amsterdam handled the raise. Local and visiting attendees included J R McConnell Henry Friedley and Judge C W Cook who spoke or led cheers for the flag and veterans. The event drew about 200 people from the area along the Ohio river.
Subscribers and renewals since last report for The Corydon Democrat include numerous names and locations with new entries marked by x. The list spans Indiana cities such as Corydon New Albany and New Salisbury, plus entries from Illinois Wisconsin and Canada, reflecting a broad subscriber base.
The Knights of Pythias Lodge of Corydon will confer Page and Knight ranks next Thursday evening June 2. Members are urged to attend and Foley's Confectionery will quench that thirst. A special invitation is extended to the ladies.
Local organizers announce a major flag raising at Corydon on Saturday July 7 with expected patriotic music and speeches. A 100 foot flagpole is sought and landowners near Corydon may contribute a suitable pole or tree. A committee will inspect options and report back with details.
Citizens urged to back the American Red Cross War Fund with liberal donations during Red Cross Week. Message stresses wartime stakes, emphasizes comfort and care for troops, and names Harrison County leaders guiding the drive in Corydon Indiana.
The nation is urged to donate to a 100000000 Red Cross drive to aid soldiers at the front. Citizens are reminded of wartime prosperity, urged to contribute generously to ease the burdens of those in trenches, and directed to send gifts to Mrs. Wm. P. Huff in Corydon or to county committee members.
Rogers Camp Ground reports plentiful rain and cool weather. Emery Miller, Will Cromwell, and Lynn Barton among those listed as ill. Several families and visitors share time with relatives including the Dotts, Keen, Hart, and Burton families. An all day meeting is planned for Sunday the 24th with children’s exercises in the afternoon.
J W Marshall of New Albany bought Sugar Grove on the Ohio River in Posey township. He acquired twenty four acres and, with J W Mitchell and Joe Ballard, visited Corydon on Sugar Grove business. Ballard, clerk of the Excur sion Steamer Virginia, runs trips for picnickers between Falls Cities and the Grove. The resort had been closed for years and is now restored. McA. Fred Wolfe of South Corydon is recovering from a week of illness.
The Morgan township Sunday School convention gathered 850 at United Brethren Church in Palmyra last Sunday. Rev John Mayer Cecil Miles Frank Cropsey and A O DeWeese spoke. Officers elected include Clarence Quelcbeman Will Cole Ed Mosier Georgia Shapeon Lula Hartman Anna Hottie and Geo Raake. The program featured America and several duets.
One of the prettiest June weddings joined Ary E Crawford daughter of Mr and Mrs Jas Crawford to Earl L LaFollette son of Mrs Dr LaFollette on a Sunday afternoon at 3 00 in a formal home ceremony. Frank B McIntosh cousin of the bride officiated with Ruth E Raaf at the piano and Alma Crosby as flower girl.
The Oak Grove Sunday School plans its annual celebration on Thursday July 19 in the grove near the church one and a half miles northwest of Corydon. A fine program is prepared and everyone is invited. Joe T. McClaran is Superintendent and Miss Elizabeth Davin is Secretary.
Miss Mollie Keller will give an organ recital next Sunday at 4 o clock in the Christian church after recent study at the Louisville Conservatory. Mrs Nellie Bullett and Mrs C H Buchanan will sing Sunday afternoon. The public is cordially invited to attend and hear the splendid program.
The Rev. C. Jascudo of Kyoto Japan will give a lecture at the U B church Friday June 22 at 7 80 P M Admission is free and the public is invited
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