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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1915
Page
3
Palm Beach suit sale accelerates this week in Palm Beach with a wide stock for men and young men in all grades and colors. The advertisement highlights a complete collection just before the big Chautauqua events and Independence Day.
A severe cyclone struck Harrison County demolishing a large barn owned by Tom Shireman. The disaster killed two horses housed in the barn and caused extensive property damage across the area.
A severe late night storm swept Harrison County damaging farms from Frenchtown to Bridgeport. It destroyed a large barn near Corydon, killing livestock and injuring timber and dwellings. Other roofs and barns were damaged, with widespread crop losses from heavy rain and hail. Towns affected include Corydon Lanesville and nearby areas, with insurance absent for some.
Heavy rainfall caused extensive damage to slopes and crops across the county. Though the downpour was severe, no human lives were lost and little damage reported in some areas.
Miss Nell Lang of Louisville visits her parents Mr and Mrs Chas Lang while Mrs Adolph Kauiser of Louisville visits her mother Mrs Lavina Mauck. Heidelberg Children’s Day had a large crowd with many returning home due to seating limits. A solo by Miss Glennie Wolf and a recitation The Preacher's Vacation by Miss Pearly Hottle drew enthusiastic applause.
A Belgian Relief Committee was organized at Corydon last Monday to collect provisions for 7,000,000 Belgians in distress. The group aims to assemble a shipload of supplies from Indiana and send it to Belgium promptly. Details and member list to be announced in next week's Democrat.
Miss Elizabeth Harrell died Monday at her nephew Jesse Voyies home in Bluver township. She was about eighty six, never married, and spent her life in the same neighborhood. Funeral services were held at Hancock Chapel on Tuesday conducted by Eld. Joseph Bunch of Palmyra.
Tents will be available at the Chautauqua at the Fair Grounds from June 30 to July 4. Advance engagement is required by contacting H. W. Gudgeon, Secretary, Corydon Chautauqua, by phone or mail to place orders.
The eighty sixieth commencement at Indiana University in Bloomington features Miss Christine Thornbury as top graduate. Yale English professor Dr William Lyon Phelps will deliver the commencement address. Diploma recipients include George Remy Bierly Eleanor Jane Martin and Mary Christine Thornbury with Georgie Cole and Paul Thomas Hackett among the graduates. Commencement week began June 11 with a Bryan reception as relatives celebrate Christine Thornbury's honor.
Sunday School Celebration to be held at Pleasant Ridge three miles south of Corydon in the grove near the church on Saturday July 17. George Kopp superintendent invites all Sunday Schools of the county and the public to attend for a pleasant profitable day.
George W. Chaffin aged seventy was found dead in bed at his Boone Township home on the morning of June 16. He was last seen in good health before retirement the previous night. Mrs Chaffin awakened early, found him unresponsive, and the funeral was held at Bethel church Central led by Rev. Finnell. He is survived by his wife and five children.
The Sunday School of River Side church on the Ohio river in Posey township invites the public to an ice cream social next Saturday evening June 26. Everyone is welcome to attend for a pleasant evening.
A large crowd gathered Sunday afternoon for the Morgan township Sunday School Convention held at the German M E church. Three active township schools were represented with talks by Clarence Quebkisman Rev McNeeiy and Rev Schreiber. Corydon delegates including Nola Davidson Harry Kepner and Mrs Lucy Sharp attended and spoke. Miss Bettie Engleman accompanied the Corydon group.
Oak Grove invites all Sunday Schools to attend the annual celebration on July 15. Claud Davis Lee and Supt. Joe T. McClaran urge attendees to bring guests and enjoy a day designed for fellowship.
The winning ball team at Wyandotte on July 8 will earn a free pass through the long route in the cave. Bennett and Rothrock are noted, and John Goode a student at Indiana University Bloomington visited his parents west of Corydon during the weekend.
Mrs Mary A B Smoots dies at home of Dr Samuel A Smoots in New Middletown after a period of poor health. Arterial sclerosis listed as cause. Funeral held at Heidelburg church near Corydon with Rev Oscar Luck officiating. burial in nearby church cemetery. Survived by one son Dr Samuel A Smoots and one grandchild. Born near Valley City, lifelong resident and church member.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas A Jennings and Mrs E V Jennings of New Albany with Chas W Moore of Chicago called at this office in Corydon yesterday. The elderly Mrs Jennings is 83 and mother to Chas A Jennings. They traveled from Chicago in Jennings automobile and spoke kindly of Corydon, calling it a beautiful town. W P B Haff went to Huntington and Evansville on business yesterday.
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