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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1917

Page

6

Harley Hamilton Stevens 67 a Cass County Native

Harley Hamilton Stevens known as Dock Stevens died June 10 1917 at his son Earl Stevens Stratton Colorado after a year long illness from liver cancer He was born May 11 1850 near Corydon Indiana and moved to Missouri in 1874 He is survived by two sons three brothers and two sisters and was buried in Stratton cemetery Known locally as a steadfast friend with blunt views and no church affiliation.

Cass County Democrat Harrisonville Cass County Missouri Harley Hamilton Stevens Harrison County Stevens Cordon Earl Stevens Stratton Colo Gorydon Ind A. H. Stevens Austin Township Everett Township Nellie Parish Albert Benny Bert’ Stevens Archie Lemuel Stevens Jacob Stevens Corydon Hr. Stevens Austin Jennie Coleman New Albany L. D. Pugh Molyoke

Jersey cattle buyers from Shelbyville purchase eight Jerseys

Weisinger and Webber, Jersey breeders visiting Harrison county, bought eight registered Jersey cows from local breeders. The animals include Chief's Kinloch Caddie, Competition Hellen, Stockwell juveniles, Mazurka lineage, and Stockwell stock, with various numbers and owners listed. They plan to return for more purchases.

Weisinger & Webber Shelbyville Kentucky W. D. Bean Hellen A. Grant Watson Prince’s Stockwell Stockwell

Pleasant Social Honors Mrs David Emily at Borden Event

Mrs David Emily was guest of honor at a Friday evening social hosted by Mrs Fannie Sunderhouse near Borden. About forty friends attended including Miss Mertie Conrad Jesse Stone and Henry Rogge from Harrison county. The gathering featured good music social talk and ample cake ice cream and candies.

David Emily Fannie Sunderhouse Borden Mertie Conrad Jesse Stone Mma Byrne Henry Rogge Harrison County

Sunday School Convention at Mt Solomon Scott Township

A Sunday School convention was held at Mt Solomon in Scott township last Sunday afternoon. Attendees included Ben Apple gate and John H. Heth of Corydon who delivered addresses. M. Conrad and Rev. Jesse Shuck spoke as Walter Keller, Township President, presided. Three Sunday Schools were represented and good interest was shown in the work.

Mt. Solomon Scott Township Ben Applegate John H. Heth Corydon M. Conrad Jesse Shuck Walter Keller Mae

Lanesville Sunday School Plans July Fourth Celebration

Lanesville M. KE announces an annual Fourth of July gathering at Stilger's Grove one mile east of Lanesville with songs drills and recitations. Schools are urged to respond for program planning. Wilma Leitch secretary Corydon RB ad: tomato plants for sale at 10 cents per dozen by Mrs C C Hubbard.

Lanesville M. KE Stilger's ‘Grove Lanesville Wilma Leitch Corydon C. C. Hubbard

Bic Methodist Meetings Mark Centennial and District Sessions

Two major Methodist gatherings in New Albany and Salem run from June 20 to June 24 for New Albany Centennial events at Wesley Chapel and from June 25 for two days at Salem for the Fiftieth Annual Session of the New Albany District Conference. Prominent speakers and a strong program are announced. Also a stage adaptation, A Southern Cinderella, is set for June 30 in New Middletown at 8 p.m.

New Albany Salem Wesley Chapel New Middletown

Child’s Clever Bill Sparks Lesson on Love

A ten year old overhears a talk about bills and writes his own service charges on a breakfast plate. He receives sixty five cents from his mother but then learns her bill for a decade of care is nothing. He hugs her and asks to work more, realizing love is unpaid labor.

Willie

County Funds Report Highlights School Loan Totals

In the county auditor's office Deputy H. L. Miller reports the Common School Fund 114032.03 and Congressional Township School Funds 31857.55, totaling 145889.58. The note ends with a playful remark and a local theater listing for June 3 in Middletown.

H. LH. Miller Congressional Township

Rooster Waste Threatens Indiana Egg Supply

Purdue Poultry Division warns that in Indiana 10 million dozen eggs are marketed in July and August with 5 percent lost to the rooster and 17 percent lost to carelessness. They claim the rooster wastes 3,000,000 dozen eggs yearly and urge removing roosters during Rooster week June 18 to 28, 1917.

Indiana

Depauw Triumphs In Extra Innings Over Irion Nine

A pitchers duel on the Depauw diamond ends in a 12 inning 3-2 win for Depauw over A. J. Irion of New Albany. Smith outpitched Taylor with 12 innings of work as Depauw scores the winning run in the bottom of the twelfth. Batteries Taylor Strack Smith Philips Umpire Sutter Time two hours forty seven minutes.

Depauw Boys A. J. Irion New Albany Depauw Smith Taylor Irion Taylor and Strack Smith and Philips Sutter

Sunday School Conventions Postponed to July 1 in two townships

The Sunday School conventions planned for June 10 at Elizabeth and Moore's school house were canceled due to heavy rains and rescheduled for July 1 at 2 PM. Superintendents and teachers are urged to attend in Posey and Taylor Townships with all interested to be present. Publicity Com.

Elizabeth and Moore’s

Jersey Calf Lost Near Webster Township

Jersey calf four weeks old missing from Webster township near New Middletown. Dark red color with slight barbed wire scratches on breast and hind leg. Bought at Corydon stock sale last Saturday. last seen Sunday night. Finder receives reward by notifying Mr. Askren.

Arch Askren Webster Township New Middletown Corydon Shucksieg Mr. Askren

Brewster Car Works Emerges in Corydon

Ben Brewster, a leading local mechanic, is building an express car for the Branch Railway on the old passenger coach site across Walnut Street from the depot. The coal yard has been named the Brewster Car Works marking the project’s location and purpose.

Ben Brewster Corydon Branch Railway Company Walnut Street

All Day Meeting of Harrison County Holiness Association

An all day meeting of the Harrison County Holiness Association will be held at Ramsey Camp Ground on July 4. Rev. W. H. Howerton of the Main Street M. KE. church in New Albany will conduct services at 10 A. M. and 2 30 P. M. Everyone invited.

Harrison County Holiness Association Ramsey Camp Ground W. H. Howerton Main Street M. KE New Albany

County Board of Review Moves to Assess Corporations

The County Board of Review has spent most of its time since convening deducting mortgage exemptions and is now ready to begin assessing all corporation property in the county.

County Board of Review

Marriage Licensees and Local Encounters Reported

Marriage licenses issued for Preston A. Barba Eleanor Jane Martin Earl N LaFollette Ary E Crawford and J Paul Wayne Roxie E Faith. Mail carrier Joe Wiseman overturned his carriage between Wyandotte Corydon after meeting Ed Keller in a narrow road. J J Wm Brown recently graduated from State Normal at Terre Haute returned to Scott township. Ruth Marshall of Irvington Kentucky visited relatives here. Mammy Judy deserted as the alter at New Middletown on Saturday June 30.

Preston A. Barba Eleanor Jane Martin Earl N. LaFollette Ary E. Crawford J. Paul Wayne Roxie E. Faith Joe Wiseman Wyandotte Corydon Ed Keller White Cloud Joe J. J. Wm. Brown State Normal Terre Haute Scott Township Geo. C. Brown Judy New Middletown

Deaths and Local Notices From Louisville Area

Death of Mrs Anna Scott an aged colored woman died at her home in Louisville last Sunday afternoon at 6 30 oclock She was eighty six years old The remains were brought to Corydon for burial yesterday accompanied by her two sons Henry and Horace Scott and Peter Richardson of Louisville Mrs Flora Webb of New Albany and Abe Laws of French Lick She formerly lived here Charles Smith a leading farmer visited the office describing a trip through the county with relatives including his sisters Mrs John H Watson Mrs Arinda Hottle Mrs Jerry Young and Mrs Ei B Love and brothers James T John and Dr Samuel Atwood Smith There were sixteen children in the Smith family eight brothers and eight sisters seven are dead and pine are living The eight named above and Myra James Long of Louisville Uncle Charley in poor health in his seventieth year County Recorder Frank W Shireman Mrs Shireman and their two children Earl and Evajine left last Friday for an auto trip through Indiana and Ohio They plan to visit Indianapolis and Cincinnati before returning James B Brewster will cover Recorder duties in his absence Frank remains devoted to work and deserves a vacation He is a first class Recorder.

Anna Scott Louisville Tof Corydoo Henry and Horace Scott Peter Richardson Flora Webb New Albany Abe Laws French Lick Charles Smith Blue River Township John H. Watson Arinda Hottle Jerry Young Ei. B. Love James T John Samuel Atwood Smith Smith Pine Myra James Long Charley Frank W. Shireman Shireman Earl Evajine Indiana Ohio Indianapolis Cincinnati James B. Brewster Recorders Office Frank

Miss Edith Roberts Visits Cincinnati Relative’s Home

Miss Edith Roberts, daughter of Mrs. J. W. Roberts, left for Cincinnati yesterday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hulse and expects to stay about six weeks. Attorney T. M. Jones returned yesterday from a business trip in Fort Wayne.

Edith Roberts J. W. Roberts Cincinnati Harry Hulse T. 3. Jones Fort Wayne

Bus Destroyed by Fire En Route to New Albany

The autobus owned by Joseph Schul milter operating between New Albany and Greenville was destroyed by fire Monday night near the city while carrying a load of strawberries. Gasoline ignited two miles from New Albany, spreading to the bus. more than half the berries were saved and the bus valued at 1500 dollars.

Joseph Schulmilter New Albany Greenville New Albany Tribune

Real Estate Sale Offer Chestnut and Walnut Lots

For sale a house with four lots on Chestnut street and five lots on Walnut street. Good location. Contact Neil Bulleit.

Chestnut Street Walnut Street Neil Bulleit Jld

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