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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1923
Page
4
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Samuel G. Watson of New Middletown died June 21 1923 after twelve years of poor health and seven weeks bedridden. He was born June 13 1851 in Harrison County Indiana and married Maggie Shuck December 25 1872. Survived by widow daughter Mrs O L Farish a sister Mrs Wilbur Rowland three brothers and many relatives. Funeral Saturday at New Middletown U B church conducted by Rev W D Rosenbarger with Mary Margaret Evans as organist.
The home of Mrs. Mary Mitcham, known as Aunt Mary, was destroyed by fire last Saturday noon. The small frame dwelling stood south of the White Mill and across the mill race, with flames leaping into the air before firemen could reach it. No insurance was carried, and neighbors aided in removing furnishings as the fire consumed the structure. Anna Mars, a respected local Black woman and widow of Jonathan Mitcham, is noted in the piece, and it mentions her government pension tied to her late son’s service.
Etna Life Insurance Co sues R H Humphrey Co to stop cutting timber on John L Blunk farm in Boone Township. Blunk mortgaged the land to the insurer while Humphrey claims timber rights from a contract with former owner Robert Mc Farland. Judge Thomas Wilson presided. part of evidence introduced and case postponed for an Indianapolis witness.
In Corydon last Saturday townsfolk and grocers talked of a big drop in eggs. The incident involved 30 dozen eggs tumbling from a Union Transportation truck at Market and Chestnut, creating a brief scare but no market price impact.
Corydon Christian church announces preaching services next Sunday at 10 45 with Rev J F Carr the new pastor arriving from Kansas today Wednesday June 27 He comes well recommended and will receive a hearty welcome from a congregation that has been without a pastor for 18 months All members urged to attend and town invited to join in welcoming him and supporting his work
Miss Carrie Faith and Miss Alma Crosier travel from Louisville to visit South Boone relatives. Jack House and family from Louisville spend weekend with a mother-in-law in town. Bert Steepleton hosts on Indianapolis visit. D C Kingsley and son Douglas join local circles from Louisville. Uncle Alex Kingsley is seriously ill southwest of town. Several families from Missouri and Latham visit area residents.
Mr Rockwell R Stephens from Chicago enters the Democrat office with his mother Mrs Cornelia R Stephens and friend Harold Sippy a medical student as he travels through Indiana. He writes automobile news for the Chicago Evening News and his radio segment airs on WJAZ every Thursday evening from six to seven. The group then visits Wyandotte Cave before continuing their journey.
Mr and Mrs John Elrod hosted a Saturday evening party on June 2 for their daughter Juanitas fourteenth birthday. Guests included Evelyn Shireman Effie Hen Rens Carlota Abbott Elizabeth Applegate Lloyd Miller Laura Decker and Andy Cook and many others. The party featured dancing games and refreshments brick ice cream angel food cake and iced drinks. Juanita received many beautiful and useful presents. Guests departed wishing her many more happy birthdays.
Morgan Township trustee L M Sappenfield requests assistance locating three missing road scrapers reported as township property. Only one has been found. information leading to the others is requested from anyone with knowledge. June 27-2w.
Leonard Ethelbert Foster and Miss Clara Carver were married in New Albany on Monday evening June 18. The couple, both of Mauckport and Leavenworth respectively, will reside in New Albany with their families congratulating them.
Holy Communion will be celebrated at St. Peter's Lutheran Church Franklin township on Sunday July 1 1923 at 10 o'clock AM. All members urged to be present. WM Lburger Pastor.
Joseph C Wiseman died at his home southwest of Corydon on Tuesday night June 19 at eight oclock after years of poor health from high blood pressure. He was 64 and leaves a wife and seven children Otto Alva Martin Grover Elsie Marcia Carrie Wiseman. Funeral services were held at Fair View church Thursday at ten conducted by Rev C H Youngblood and burial followed in Fair View cemetery. He was a United Brethren church member. Also a FOR SALE notice for a G M C Truck with a Dodge Bros dealer tag appears.
Sunday School and church drew a large gathering at Hill Grove. Groups including Rev Grant Connor and families visited Prest on Hann and various local residents. Wheat harvest nears completion as residents note improvements in Mrs Mary Rhodes health and many neighbors visit each other.
Crandall stays unbeaten with a 4–2 win over Borden Athletic Club in ten innings as Leffler shut down Borden in a pitcher duel. Felliy and Emily sparked Crandall with key hits while McKinley and Barrett led Borden at the plate. Leffler fanned five while McKinley matched with five strikeouts.
Lanesville Ball Club beat the Katon Club of Louisville Sunday June 24 by 74 to 2. Key performers included pitcher J Lyskowinski and hitters from Lanesville, with Cecil and Saddler batting for Katon. Corydon to visit Lanesville on Sunday July 1 for next game.
Mr and Mrs Thomas J Stevens announce the marriage of their son Ray R Stevens to Miss Margaret Llewellyn of Detroit Mid The ceremony occurred in Detroit on June 16 The couple will reside in Detroit and Ray’s friends here join in congratulating them
An all day gathering to be held at Ramsey Camp Meeting Grounds on July fourth conducted by Revs. Eskew and Gray.
The firm Barnes & Burton announces its real estate business handling farm sales and purchases of farm town or city property. Contact Elizabeth Indiana agents W. D. Barnes and P. A. Burton for prompt attention and listings. Part of the county recently received good rains.
The Young Business Men's Club of Corydon hosted a Sunday outing at White Cloud where fisher Daniel Boone Fried and Byron G. Gwartney landed a 438 pound blue river catfish. Joined by Corydon and Louisville friends, they took the fish to Louisville for a supper at Sarge's Cafeteria after a city visit. A 1921 Ford touring car with removable rims and good tires was offered for sale at a sacrifice by C. H. Buchanan of Corydon Dodge Brothers.
New Middletown and Church Notes report a funeral for James Burgess in New Albany with many attendees. Local blacksmith Louis Backherms is ill and may close his shop briefly. Church activities include prayer meetings at Black's Chapel and a Rogers Camp Ground celebration on July 4. The Ladies Aid meets Tuesdays and Thursdays and church work begins mid July led by Amos Luther.
Harrison County Holiness Association announces its annual meeting at Ramsey Camp Grounds on July 4 with gospel messages in morning and afternoon by ministers. A large crowd is expected and attendees are asked to bring baskets. services start at 9:30 A M. Also note thanks from Mrs. Alice Frybear for support during husband O J Fryrear's illness and burial.
Mrs. Arthur Heckelman’s Sunday School class of the New Middletown M E church will serve a cafeteria style supper at Modern Woodman Hall New Middletown between six and ten on Saturday night June 30. Proceeds go toward building the new church.
Epworth League program presented in Mo berly features leader Janetta Alexander and a choir with songs. A topic discussion led by Gladys Brengman precedes solos and recitations by Cecil Poe Marcus Windell George Engleman Mary Clunie plus musical readings by Sarah Clunie and a boys and girls story by Mrs Waldo Engleman.
The text notes paper manufacture as a historic industry in Japan, tracing its origins to the sixth century when the art was introduced from China. It emphasizes the long-standing importance of papermaking in Japanese industry.
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