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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1911
Page
2
Twelve graduates at New Amsterdam area ceremonies receive diplomas as Washington, Corydon, and Morgan townships honor students. Speakers praise effort, with music by local orchestras and praise from trustees. ceremonies draw large crowds and reflect strong local school support.
The Harrison Circuit Court in Corydon, presided by Special Judge Thomas B. Buskirk, ruled last Wednesday for the Colvin brothers in the case of James E. Miller versus Harris and Colvin. Miller sought to halt excess surface water flow and damages from rock and gravel spilling onto his land. After an eight day trial, Miller’s attorneys were given until September term to argue for a new trial.
Bertha Ott returns from Indianapolis visit. Miss Minnie Dueser dies from paralysis. funeral at St Johns Church. Wheat harvesting underway. boys chase rabbits in stubble. Town hosts a show with fair attendance. Thirty two children to receive first holy communion at Catholic Church. 11 boys and 21 girls. Patent medicine costs vs manufacturing cost noted with a quip about wealth through invention.
H F Samuels, a Crawford county plow boy turned Ann Arbor law student, became a wealthy mine owner hotelier and bank president in Wallace Idaho. He practiced law after college, served one term as prosecuting attorney, then invested in a profitable mine, retaining his West home while enjoying European options.
Jarmers harvest wheat while Mr and Mrs Abraham Pitman visit Waller Bussabarger and wife. Nellie Pitman Joe Pitman and Zettie White visit J D Bell family. Allie Pitman injures right foot while measuring tying, first time out of harvest in forty seven years. Joseph Bell cuts finger at binder, crippling hand. Blackberries on market.
The Fremocrat describes moving operations to a Market Street location one block west of the former site. The move progresses daily with presses and furniture to be removed next Wednesday or Thursday. An opening event will be announced soon and invites extended to the public.
Last Friday evening a surprise party honored Neil Miller on her twentieth birthday at Mr. and Mrs. C George Miller’s home. Guests included Helen Moyars Beulah Moyars Lora Stizeman Maudays Hazel Best Betty Miller Carrie Lohmeyer Rush Watson Lou Lohmeyer Brosia Miller Alle Pitman Roy Watson Eugene Hays Hayden Fowler Straud Watson Daniel Best Ward Beanblossom Hugh Hays Everett Smith. Piano solos were played and games enjoyed with refreshments of ice cream cake and lemonade. All departed late wishing her many more birthdays.
The first game of the season is scheduled next Tuesday afternoon at the Fair Grounds between the Methodist and Presbyterian Sunday school teams. A second game follows on Friday between Christian and United Brethren Sunday schools. Admission is free and a large crowd is expected at both events.
The Attorney General's report to Congress shows $845 183 56 paid to special lawyers for aiding in trust prosecutions with little busting activity reported. Some attorneys earned large fees from trusts, raising questions about the spending and conflicts. Protect your horse from flies in j14-3 notice.
The Corydon Public Library relocates from the Luckett building to rooms formerly used by the Corydon National Bank east of the public square on Chestnut street. The ground floor location offers easy access, quiet study areas, and space for readers to discuss books while staff assist patrons. A new tax levy funds a permanent library, and a seven member Library Board was reorganized with appointments from the Circuit Court Town Board and School Board. The community is urged to support by cash or book donations and to attend the ice cream social to aid local baseball league.
Dr. T. P. Govan, eye specialist visiting Corydon, will adjust or prescribe glasses or treat eyes. Office of Alex Miller. Corydon, June 27.
The Farmers State Bank of Lanesville touts steady growth through careful management and a loyal customer base. It claims solid, conservative operations and invites locals to compare services as of the close of business June 7.
Bank report shows loans and discounts 4495 42 with resources totaling 54816 07. Cash on hand 1528 15. Liabilities list capital stock 28000 00 and time certificates 29161 08. Notary public James H Surry swears the figures true with cashier A Kannapel signing June 12 1911.
Mrs Lois Crayden tends to a felon on her thumb while Mrs Matilda Lagle suffers dropsy. Miss Hattie Ott visits her sister Mrs John Totten in Louisville. Elder J T W Hoke spoke at New Albany Park Christian church. Charley Routh recovers from a horse bite under Dr Glenna. Mrs Emmea Routh hosted June 9 honoring her mother Mrs Celia Radchil with a quilt and birthday wishes.
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