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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1923

Page

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Death of Mrs Sabina J Davis in local home tragedy

Mrs Sabina J Davis died at her East High Street home after a fall from stairs left her paralyzed. She is survived by daughter Mrs A J Wiatson and son Percy E Davis. funeral held at Methodist church with Rev J G Moore officiating. Burial in Cedar Hill cemetery. She was 69 years old and a lifelong Methodist.

Sabina J. Davis East High Street A. J. Wiatson Methodist J. G. Moore Kathryn Pudson Harry Kepner Will J. Bultlett T. 4 Wadsen Nettie Briffett Cedar TH Cemetery Franklin Rachel McRae Willian Sands Phu Yison County Mintele, Judianao High School Sumilten S. McRae Dar W. HW. Thivis New Middletown AL. Witson Percy Eo Davis Carvelot Coryden Peavis Methodist Church

St Meinard Abbey Featured by Courier Journal Author

The Courier Journal last Sunday highlighted St Meinard Abbey and Monastery with its Preparatory Seminary located north east of Evansville in Spencer county. Ernest W. Owen praises Southern Indiana sites of historic interest and urges readers to visit Americas heritage.

Jaanal Tndiana Ernest W. Owen St. Meinard Abbey Menastery Evansville Spencer County Owen Ph. Digua Duduane Pnchaima Europe America Ma Owen Worth

Wyandotte CVV Chosen For Parley

Wyandotte Cave in Indiana selected for the annual meeting of Kappa Sigma Pi August 20 to 32. Delegates from church groups and high school ages across the country will convene for legislative sessions initiations and committee work in the cave chambers. The organization spans Protestant churches in forty states and seven foreign lands. Wyandotte Cave lies 35 miles west of New Albany on the Ohio River and features a vast cavern system with the world’s largest underground stalagmite.

Cinemati Associated Pressi Ie Weanedotte Cave Padiatr Kappa Sigma Pi Deliegates Varios Kappa Sigma Pro Forte States Wowrandoette New Albany Ind Biue River

Window Display Showcases Local History

Corydon merchants host a two day display of historical articles in honor of the State meeting of the Historical Society. The event invites county residents and visiting members to view costumes duplicates and manuscripts from past eras.

Corydon The Historical Society

Motts Couple and Families Visit in Indiana

Mr and Mrs Robert Rusk and daughters Lillian and Lallie of Motts Indiana spent Sunday with James Davis and family and with their son Raymond and wife.

Robert) Rusk Lillian and Lallie Motts, Ind James Davis Raymond

Death of Prominent Traveling Man

Mel Wolfe, a well known traveling man and member of Elk Mason Knight of Pythias and Woodmen, died at Ishone on Farquar Avenue at 4 50 am Thursday after a long illness of diabetes. Funeral held Saturday at 2 pm conducted by Rev J G Moore with music by local performers. Burial in Cedar Hill cemetery near New Albany. Survived by wife Miss Daisy Wolfe and one child, mother, and sister Willing Baxter of New Albany. He was 53 years old.

Mel Wolfe Ishone Pice Farquar Avenue Wooding Ano Ty Hedge J G. Moore Corydon M Lans Grol Cave Miller James Schindler Henry Ehalt Davie Arnold John Platt Geo Tarvell Gee Fo Penn Thornton Elmer Deichman Will Baxter Dro Sant Baxter Frank BK. Walfe Wo OA. Beach New Alling Chris. Dfenser Corydon Junction Flom Wil Oo di Dwiggins Wire Company Wr. Wolt Carl Miller Wits Sento Conwy Mr. Waite The Elks Masons Knights of Ethias Modern Wood- Ymots Presbaterian Church Washington Township Valley City Presbyterial Tie Fairy Fo Windell Daisy Wolfe Willing Baxter New Albmty Mel

INFO VOLUNTARY BANKRUPTEY OF LOCAL GARAGE BUSINESS

Matter and Kirkham filed to petition for voluntary bankruptcy in New May, surrendering assets amid large unpaid accounts after Coryoden National Latk failure. Creditors and creditors pressed, leaving the business crippled. Attorney Phos 8 Jones named Trustee. assets reportedly exceed liabilities.

Matter Kirkham New Alay Atreceiver Phos Jones Prustee

Anderson and Miller Tie Quietly in Lincoln Church Study

Miss Myrtle Anderson and Orville Midler, residents near Latham, were married at eleven o'clock Saturday, June 16, in the study of the First Christian church in Lincoln. The ring ceremony was performed by Rev. L Ho Hoge with Miss Loleta Miller and Mov Logan Barthes as attendants. The newlyweds will begin housekeeping on a farm near Latham. Myrtle is the daughter of Mr and Mrs PL Anderson formerly of the county.

Myrtle Anderson Orville Midler Latham First Christian Church Lincoln L. Ho Hoge Loleta Miller Elkhart Mov Logan Barthes PL Anderson

Christian preacher called to Corydon church

Rev. Carr has been invited from Kansas to serve Corydon Christian Church as pastor. He and his wife plan to come next week and he will preach his first sermon on Sunday July 1.

Carr Corydon Kansas

Big History Meeting in Corydon Next Saturday Night

A large history gathering is planned in Corydon for Saturday night June 28. Indiana Historical Society members and local history enthusiasts will visit Corydon from Jeffersonville and New Albany, stay overnight, and return Sunday. Numerous notable historians and civic leaders will attend, with plans for talks, a Chirk moment, and a visit to nearby towns.

Corydon Public Square Indigas Tadimnga State Tjistoriena Society Indiania Jennie Griffin Harrison County Plistorienal Society State Historiea Society Jeffersonville New Albany Chirksville George Aisin Carden State Phistorical Society Patsy Brooks Chester Go Drown Faizn G. Browning TH. Bo Bur

Pilgrimage to Corydon and Jeffersonville Led by State Historical Society

A June 23 pilgrimage from Indianapolis by Dixie Flyer to Jeffersonville Corydon New Albany and Corydon marks tied to Clark and Harrison County history. The outing includes a tour of Clark cabin site and a ceremonial memorial marker with duties by the Ann Rogers Clark Chapter and the State Historical Society and Pioneer Society.

Indianapolis Sons of Jeffersonville George Loggers Clark Clarksville Ann Rogers Clark D. AL Ro The Historical Commission Sons of the Revolution PD. AL RR Corvilon He Peeserr Corydon New Adhany State Historical Society Pioneer Society Historical Society Heans Tuncheon Rose DB. Aden AL RL New Albaraw Corydan New AL Hay New Albany Arksville

Aged Man Dies in Elizabeth Residence

George Neamer, one of Elizabeth's oldest residents, died at 4 30 p m Thursday at his daughter's home Mrs Frank Winders. He was eighty four in May 1923 and had been in declining health. Survived by son Charles Neamer of New Albany and daughter Mrs Winders, he was the last of a large family with no burial planned in Elizabeth cemetery.

George Neamer Elizabeth Frank Winders Carles Neaner Lyons New Albany Winders

Family Gathering at Windell Home Near Valley City

Mrs. Martha Windell hosted a large family gathering with her children and relatives from Corydon Louisville and Ft. Wayne. Attending were Fairy Wolfe Thirsy Ben Windell Frank Windell Helen Tindall Lyda Windell Dr Neely and J L Deahl along with several Windell siblings and grandchildren.

Martha Windell Robert Windell Valley City Washington Township Fairy F. Wolfe Corydon Miss Thirsy Ben Windell Frank Windell Louisville Alfred Hardsaw

Rev Moore to Preach at Crandall Church

Rev J G Moore from Corydon will preach at the Crandall M B church tomorrow night June 21 at 7 30. He is described as an able preacher and Crandall and nearby residents are urged to attend with all hearty invitation extended.

Moore Crandall J. G Moore Corydon Crandall M. B

Nellie Bullett Becomes Clerk for Stewart Dry Goods Co

Mrs. Nellie Bullett has taken employment as clerk for the Stewart Dry Goods Company in Louisville. The move places her in the retail firm’s operations in the Kentucky city.

Nellie Bullett Em- Weroent Stewart Dry Goods Co Louisville

Death of Frank Thompson in New Albany

Frank Thompson died at St. Edwards Hospital New Albany after a two year illness. Funeral services were held in New Albany and he was buried at Galen where he formerly lived. He was 64 and survived by wife Salina and nine children, plus siblings Millard F L Thompson and others from Posey and Birdseye areas.

Frank Thompson St. Edwards Hospital New Albany Galen Mr. Thompson Elizabeth Salina Thompson Clarksville Beverly and Raw Thompson Chester Thompson Valeene Indiana Virginia Lessie Thompson M W. Harp J. W. Fite Pawpaw Tilineis J. Teavern Cooksville Millard FL Thompson William Potts Poser Township This County Myers McKinney Birdseye Dubois County Frank

Collier's Registered Jersey Sale At Elingabeth Town

Collier a noted Jersey breeder held a Registered Jersey cattle sale at his Elingabeth town farm in Bartholomew county Indiana on June 12. He advertised 51 Jerseys with about 40 sold. Amos Lemmon purchased a fine two and a half month old heifer calf named Raleigh's Stockwell Velvet. Collier has bought many Jerseys locally and three quarters of last week’s sale stock was bred from Harrison county purchases. Prices ranged from 200 to 250 dollars each.

Eos. Collier Elingabethtown Bartholomew County Indiana Collier Amos Lemmon Lemmon

Celebration at Milltown July 4 by Crawford Post 163

Crawford Post 163 of the American Legion will stage a full day Fourth of July program at Milltown Southern Railway Park. Ex service men organize entertainment with Judge T O Wilson, speakers, singing, games, races and fireworks. Refreshments available, no admission fee, water plentiful, and no alcohol served.

Milltown Crawford Post Americam Legion T. O. Wilson Milltown Southern Railway Park

Death of Depauuy resident Thomas Ott at 65

Thomas Ott of Depauuy died last Thursday from paralysis after a week of illness. He was sixty five. Survived by wife Iris a stepson Oliver Henriott of Milltown two stepdaughters Mrs David Adams of Chepataw and Mrs Alice Conrad of New Athan. Funeral services were held Friday at Mt. Zion church with burial in the church cemetery.

Thomas Ott Depauuy Ott Iris Oliver Henriott Milltown David Adams Chepataw Alice Conrad New Athan Mt. Zion Church

For Sale MacCormick Deering Power Tiny Press

Used very little machinery and 10 000 feet of good common ark lumber offered by C W Patterson Ramsey. Crandall Exchange phone listed with contact details J20 2c

MacCormick Deering Power Tiny Press C.W. Patterson, Ramsey Crandall Exchange

Miller Neely nuptials held at Heth township home

Miss Hiawatha Miller and Mr Carl Neely were married Sunday at 4 PM in Heth township at the bride’s parents home, with Rev Cornwall officiating. The groom, son of the late Will Neely, is a teacher. the bride, Mauckport High School graduate of 1923, is admired by relatives and friends. They will reside with his mother.

Hiawatha Miller Carl Neely Arthur Miller Heth Township Cornwall Will Neely Mauckport High School Neely

LIVERY STOCK FOR SALE IN CORYDON

I will sell all livery stock including horses carriages buggies harness and related equipment and quit the business at my stable near Cannes J-20-2-w Corydon Frank Turley has gone to Indianapolis to study at Indiana Central College during the summer sold as seen with items listed and location noted.

Neiveta Cale Frank ‘Turley Indianapolis Indiana Central College

A Pleasing Entertainment A Pleasing Entertainment

A Tri Kappas benefit at Riley Memorial Hospital staged a funny play about a missing set of false teeth. Max DeVol directed the production with strong local talent including Mabel Weller Zola Evans and Katherine Thudson. The audience enjoyed lively dancing, singing, and comic moments as Corydon youth showcased stage prowess.

Phose Max DeVol Tri Kappas Corydon Riley Hospital Billy Mabel Weller Beatrice Sloane Zola Evans Katherine Thudson Miss Hudson Katherine Jones Sweden John Habernaier George Reuter Johnny Thomas Cev S. S. Florida Sam Riely Kean Irwin Bart Miller Helen Ballard Yilays John B. Rogers Putoon “Ail United States Canada Max

Mrs Emma Admire Buried in Corydon After Detroit Death

The remains of Mrs. Emma Admire of Detroit were brought to Corydon for burial. Funeral services were held at her sister Mrs N AL Alen’s residence before a Cedar Hill cemetery interment. Her husband W W Admire of Detroit and daughter Mrs Pearl Dilcher of Buffalo attended.

Emma Admire Detroit Corydon N. AL Alen Mark L. Harris Cedar Hil Cemetery W. W. Admire Pearl Dilcher Mer Dilcher Buffalo Noy Poa Cenutins Admire

Chautauqua Guarantors Elect Officers for Coming Year

The Chautauqua Guarantors met at the Library last Friday night and elected Edward Criss as Chairman Hugh Rhodes as Secretary and Tharry Hudson as Treasurer for the coming year. They call on all residents to support the Chautauqua and urge selling five hundred season tickets with community help.

Edward Criss Hugh Rhodes Tharry Hudson

Supplement Ten Page Paper Snippet Notes

The document describes a ten page paper with Part Two two pages of news advertising and legal notices. It mentions readable items about New Middle town Dogwood Milltown Ramsey and Gethsemane in the supplement.

New Middletown Dogwood Milltown Ramsey Gethsemane

Two Local Union Veterans Seeks Birthday Postcards

Henry H. Wise and Raubert Gibson, both Union veterans of the 66th Regiment Indiana Volunteer Infantry, are turning SS and 54 respectively on June 27 and June 28. Readers are urged to send postcard messages to brighten their birthdays.

Henry H. Wise Raubert Gibson 66Th Regt. Ind. Vol. Inf Mr. Wise Co. T Mr. Gibson Co. IL

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wyandotte Cvv Elk—Mason Knight of Pythias Woodman New Castle George A. Spencer Kempton J. M. Winkelpleck Oden D. B and Zeigler Lawrencebourg Thomas James de Lineburst Eman Hato Cannelton Lucy Mo Buffett Indiana Historical Commission Frederic Kenll Kate Milner Rabbo Obs McUray Tudiane Plistorical Commission Frank Boo Waome Tadianapolis Hoosier Listening Post Yaiblie Squire Kate Milner Rabb Indianapolis Star Puesday Harrison County William Henry Harrison Audoon Dine River Wilson Springs Vincennes Jeannie Smith Hier Morgan Charlesville Auvenile Silver Hills Cory Wie Tlarrison Posey Jemaimes Denis Pennington Patrick Shulids Jennie Smith Sincine Tiarvison Loime Spier Speencers Tippeesmoe Mrs. Spencer Harrison Countian St. Edwards’ Hospital Collier’s Jersey Crawford Post No Depauw W. S. Shuck End Corydon Talent Riley Memorial Hospital W .W. Admire Cedar Hill Henry, H. Wise Robert Gibson
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