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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1923
Page
5
Community notes report travel visits from Louisville and Peru to Corydon, couple's ice cream socials, a piano fundraiser, farm equipment ads, and local humor about repairs and sales. Mentioned are Reaser’s gas pumps, Deering Champ ion binders, and a Fordson Tractor offer amid town chatter and church events.
C. J. Cotner of Bloomington Illinois called at the office last Saturday. He spent ten days with his parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Cotner of Washington township. He works as a fireman on the Chicago and Alton Railroad for five years and left his Studebaker here in January to drive it home. While visiting he subscribed for the Democrat.
For sale one four year old colt offered as a bargain. Inquiries to Phil D Hiser KK 3 Corydon J13 3w.
Mrs Weaver Mackison and two children visit relatives in Heth township while Mrs Julia Beeler travels to Burlington Indiana for an extended visit. A Hess grove dancing picnic near Lanesville on July 4 promises music and refreshments. A Ford Tow Truck is advertised for market access via Jacob E Brown Honey in Franklin. Various notices mention engagements, sales, and trips including Lillian Amundsen and Vern Craig’s upcoming Fountain U B church wedding.
Miss Lula Swarens of Crandall visits relatives near Corydon. Mrs. Marion Williams and daughter of Crandall spend Sunday at Mill town. Maurcie Horn erects a porch. Ott Rowe family of New Albany visit Mauckport. Ruth Keller returns from Transylvania University for summer. George Adams of near Ramecy ill. Minnie Cavanaugh of Chicago visits sister Jennie Cavanaugh in town. Hess' grove near Lanesville a July 4 picnic venue. John G. Martin of New Albany assists in Corydon Republican composing room. Henry Scheler family guests include daughters from Valparaiso and Ft. Wayne. Grafton Brown to Indianapolis to enlist. grandson of Major W. Funk. FOR SALE 1923 Chevrolet touring, 250 miles. Frank Jordan visits family. excursion to Louisville. P A Miller and William Mitchell visit Evansville. Earl Ditto accompanies. Bradley Woonmans paints advertised. Grafton Igert of Cincinnati treated for cancer. Dr Habermel removed cancers. Mrs. Reeves and daughter Bonnie Katherine visit Holliday family in Boone Township. Will Salts of Louisville visits parents. 27 fish caught on Little Indian Creek trip with Joe Lamon.
Geo J Brown the grocer sustained a fractured small bone in his left hand after a gate swung shut while he pushed it with his car across the opening. He will need protection and rest for several weeks as the fracture heals. The report notes the accident occurred six weeks ago and was discovered during a recent examination by Dr. Sanne.
Thomas James de la Hunt from Can elton, at the Historical Pilgrims meeting, found a record of his great grandmother Rebekah Lang marrying Lemuel Mallory on August 15, 1819. Mallory’s first husband John Lang was de la Hunt’s great grandfather, later moving to Perry. Rebekah Lang’s daughter married Joshua Huckeby, making them his grandparents.
Mr and Mrs William Wynn return Saturday from a trip to Missouri and buy a home in Independence Missouri to make their permanent residence. Both plan hospital employment in Independence. Mrs Wynn’s father C P Brae and Mr and Mrs James M Wynn will accompany them west to reside.
A 1923 Chevrolet touring car is offered for sale after only 250 miles of use with a fair reduction. The notice also expresses gratitude to Miss May Frank for writing several Democrat articles including Poultry Field Day coverage and a relic exhibit display.
W. H. Bulleit & Sons announce a Fordson tractor demonstration June 27 to show plowing readiness for fall work. Farmers invited to attend and evaluate performance and pricing.
An 11 month old child with a cancerous eye grew the tumor to extend 1.5 inches to the cheek. Louisville specialists predicted death within a month. Dr. Habermel removed the cancer in ten days and the child recovered. Parents Mr and Mrs France praise him.
Bishop Frederick D. Leete of the Indianapolis Area announces statewide County Rallies beginning mid July with two counties per day until all counties are covered. Harrison County rally set for August 21 with outside speakers and local talent. rally is all day and involves all Methodist churches.
1921 Ford touring car with detachable rims and good tires in best condition offered for sale at sacrifice price. Co H Buchanan Dodge Brothers Dealer Corydon Indiana.
A string of community items reports visits by residents from Crandall Eng lish and Louisville. News notes include births illnesses a June 30 church ice cream social and a fish fry at Lanesville M E church. Also mentions a milk delivery dairy improvements and a Champ ion binder purchase.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Uarris and their young daughter Juanita Marie of Somis California are visiting Mr Harris parents Theo and Mrs Mark I Harris. Mrs Uarris and the child have been in Indiana for weeks while Mr Harris is a California ranch superintendent. Mrs Alice Fryrear Posey township and her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs D A Brewer Fargo North Dakota and Al Prell Posey township were in Corydon on legal business last Friday. Mrs Fryrear and Mr Prell renewed Democrat subscriptions and Mr Prell sent the paper to his daughter Mrs Edgar Miller at Danbury Wisconsin.
Mr and Mrs A Brewer of Fargo North Dakota visit Mrs Alice Fryrear in Posey township. Mrs Brewer came May 15 to tend her ill step father Oscar J Fryrear who died recently. Mr Brewer arrived June 11. They plan to stay a few weeks. Mr Brewer teaches in North Dakota. Her maiden name was Mary Woertz.
Mr and Mrs Foster Poe of Sheridan Indiana visited Corydon last Friday. They were married at Sheridan last Wednesday and traveled the country for a wedding tour. They planned to visit Wyandotte Cave after leaving Corydon. Mr Poe taught Vocational and Agricultural subjects for three years at Hillsboro Fountain County. He had boarded with Mrs Willett widow of John Willet the past year.
Time is money saved says W. H. Bulleet and Sons as they offer a Ford Tow Truck for sale. They invite buyers to June 27 to view and compare the vehicle, emphasizing efficiency and reduced long drives for crews.
Mrs. Lee Baxley of New Albany is visiting relatives south of Corydon for a week. J Tudson, a Studebaker salesman from this place, traveled to South Bend Monday to pick up a Light Nix Studebaker car with a California top and will return later this week.
Elmer Eikenberry of Flora and Eidear Philips of Walton Indiana bought a carload of cows in the county last week and shipped them to Lebanon Indiana last Friday. They expect to return for more cows.
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