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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1913
Page
3
A local store advertises a Ready-to-Wear Department with ladies and children's clothing. Girls' dresses for ages 6 to 14 priced at 1.00 for pleated white lace trimmed and embroidery trimmed, plus gingham variants at 50c to 1.00. Values described as not found every day.
A banquet last evening honored S22. W. D. Bean longtime scoutmaster as he plans to leave for work in Southern fairs. Indiana figures join Professor Richardson in praising his service. Mayor Hool and Rev. Fleming lauded his impact. Bean received field glasses and book cases from scouts and council.
A barn two miles south of Corydon owned by John Bliss was struck by lightning last Saturday afternoon, causing extensive fire damage. Three lightning detonations were observed, with blue smoke from the north end, while the south end was struck. Livestock were saved, though one hog was badly burned. five tons of hay, a wagon, and farm machinery were destroyed, along with a nearby cow stable. Rain helped prevent residence damage. Estimated loss about 750 with 425 covered by Harrison County Farmers Fire Insurance.
About 25 head of registered Jersey cattle to be sold from a farm four miles north of Depauw and four miles southwest of Fredericksburg Indiana. Cattle represent popular strains including Golden Lads Coomassies Tormentors St Lamberts Combina tions. Foundation stock cost over $1000. Sale details provided by D F Adams. Also notes Rev H A Barton of Coleta Illinois sends subscription and asks Harrison County friends remember him. Attend celebration at Fountain on Saturday August 2.
Wilbur Lamb son of Rev Geo W Lamb of Posey township was seriously injured by neighbor Robert Dobson last Monday. Lamb, aided by Marshal Scott Pice, confronted Dobson about a rented telephone box. Dobson then allegedly struck Lamb on the head with a hoe, leaving him unconscious. Doctors Weaver Sterley Funk and others attended. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Sam Vogt pursued appropriate action.
The Cemetery Fund report shows a May balance of 183.00, June collection 126.39, total 309.44. Payments total 76.50, leaving a balance of 282.94. Olive Griffin, Supt. Ruth E Funk, Treas.
A double case gold watch owned by J Jost was lost Friday June 20 along the old New Albany road. The crystal is broken and the watch was attached to a Gaar Scott Fob. A reward is offered by A J Thomas of Corydon R R 3 Eureka.
Mrs Susan Wancock died at her Ramsey area home last Sunday and was laid to rest Monday at Woods Chapel. She was over 70 and long bedbound. Her maiden name was Hans. She first married Jonathan Lahue who died years ago, then Samuel Hancock. Survived by sister Catherine Melton and other relatives.
The seven months old child of Mr and Mrs William Johnson of Louisville died at home last Sunday. The body was taken to the home of the child's grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Mettling in Taylor Township on Monday and was buried at Glenwood Cemetery yesterday morning.
Mary Laurine Boone born September 24 1911 died June 16 1916 aged 1 8 15 lays to rest in Rehoboth cemetery. Parents siblings and many relatives mourn her passing. Aunt Lois notes her soul rests in heaven and recalls a family verse. Also announced is a Sunday School Celebration at Fountain Church on August 2 with county schools invited. Bettie Hewett of Boston visiting Emma Iseller. Hewett studies at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music.
W H Keller and a group, including Col FL W Quast and J H Quast, W O Robertson, TP Love, Burr M Overton, Joseph Sacks Jr of Louisville, and others, spent last week at Kamp Keller near White Cloud. They fished 83 fish, with Uncle Dave Salts cooking. The Louisville guests return yearly, proving the gathering a success.
Seven Springs Joseph Birdwell and family visit relatives nearby. Harold Lyons of Black Creek visits Mr and Mrs Morris Baker in Louisville. Miss Sarah Hottel, employed in Louisville, visits grandmother Mrs L E Gross. Mrs Braun returns to Louisville after visiting daughter Mrs Geo Foreman. Bethesda Sunday school hosts ice cream social at Kingery's Grove on Sat evening June 25. Edgar Morgan Florence Birdwell and Lucille Wells travel to New Albany. Birdwell remains to visit relatives. Rev W M Whitsitt confined to St Edwards Hospital after minor surgery. Letter received changing Rev Jo Sibert address from Deary Idaho to Deep Creek Washington.
Program lists 9:30 a m Grand March led by Milltown Brass Band and noon Highland Quartet. Activities include horse races trot purse 325 free for all pace half mile dashes, foot races for boys and girls, tug of war, flour bath for colored boys, grease pig, slippery pole, a baseball game Milltown vs Annex Louisville. Prizes include five dollars for marriages on platform and handsome award for buggy horse and harness, selected by a hidden judge.
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