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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1922

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Indiana Democratic Editors Hold Mid-Summer Meet in Madison

The Indiana Democratic Editors gathered in Madison for a two day mid summer meeting with Senator Joseph M Cravens and local leaders in attendance. The event featured welcomes from Mark Sulzer and remarks by Samuel M Ralston, a banquet served by the Kings Daughters, a boat ride to Carrollton Kentucky, and tours of Hanover College and state facilities as part of a packed program.

Indiana Democratic Madison Joseph M. Cravens Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce of Fyhin Indiana Gazette Plaindealer Purcell Jefferson Hotel Dale J. Crittenberger

Postmaster Watson Resigns to Join Bank

Corydon postmaster Frank E. Watson resigns after more than eight years to join Old Capital Bank and Trust Company. R. E. Black, Republican County Chairman, will serve as acting postmaster next Friday until civil service procedures appoint a successor.

Frank E. Watson Corydon R. E. Black

Aged Woman Nancy Bottles Dies in Scott Township

Nancy Bottles widow of Thom Bottles died Friday June 23 at the home of Mr and Mrs John W Breeden in Scott township after two weeks bedfast. She lived in the county all her life born June 30 1832. Survived by two daughters Mrs J W Breeden and Mrs J W Trobaugh a son Harve Bottles and many grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday morning at Potato Run conducted by Rev Wm Brandenburg.

Nancy Bottles Thom Bottles John W. Breedeen Scott Township Jame Wall Curts J. W. Breeden J. W.trobaugh Richmond Harve Bottles

Minister Rathenau Assassinated in Berlin Attack

Foreign Minister Walter Rathenau of Germany was shot and killed near his Berlin home by three men as he traveled by automobile. The attack sparked national turmoil with attribution to Junker elements and fears of reactionary uprisings. Separately, Mr and Mrs Lee Wright and Mrs Linda Jones visited relatives near Depauw in a Sunday motor trip.

Walter Rathenau Germany Berlin Holland 3Ix Rakes Thau Hera Germenys Lee Wright Sam Linda Jones New Albany Mr. Wright Jones Wright Jackson Regot Depauw

Madison Indiana trip highlights and historic sites visited

The writers praise Madison Indiana for its hilltop hospital overlooking the Ohio river and the surrounding counties. They tour the Kennel farm of W. Crozier and the Jefferson County Historical Society home once owned by F. J. Lanier. They commend local hosts and note the Madison Hotel and railroad as the oldest in Indiana.

Madison Ohio River Indiana Knetucky W. Crozier Joseph F. Niesse Herald Company Madison Daily Weekly Herald Madison Courier A.S. Chapman Madison Indiana City Beautiful Harry M. Chapman Jefferson Hotel Madison Country Club

Prominent Lawyer John W. Ewing Dies at 46

Hon John W Ewing prominent lawyer and Democratic candidate for Congress in Indiana died at his home 619 East Main Street New Albany after a long illness Uremic poisoning. He was born Branchville Perry County taught school Danville College law degree at 22 began practice in CanNelton later Prosecuting Attorney for Perry Crawford and Harrison Counties then moved to New Albany fourteen years ago. Survived by widow Ella C Ewing mother Ellen Ewing brother Jesse Ewing and four sisters. Funeral held at 2 pm Tuesday at family home with Rev W H Howerton and burial at Fairview Cemetery attendance by Corydon group included Van Haber mel and others.

John W., Ewing Indiana East Main Street New Albany Ewing Norton Memorial Infirmary Cannelton Perry, Crawford and Harrison John M. Paris Ella C. Ewing Hope Lodge of Odd Fellows New Albany Aerie of Eagles New Albany Lodge Order of Moose Nepal Lodge of Elks Moder Woodmen of America W. H. Howerton Main Street Corydon van. Habermel Jas. A. Watson Sam P. Vogt John S. Martin Clyde RR. Lottick T. J. Wilson Levi Brown W. T. Zenor Georgia Wheat Lew M. O'Bannon

O Bannon Brinley Wed In Posey Township Nuptials

Miss Mary Brinley and Mr Herman Bannon, popular Posey township couple, were married Thursday June 15 at the Main Street M E Church parsonage in New Albany with Rev Howerton officiating. They reside on a farm near Elizabeth and were honored with a kitchen shower Saturday night June 17 at the groom’s home.

Mary Brinley Herman Bannon Posey Township M. E New Albany W. HH. Howerton Hiram Brinley B. F. O’bannon Elizabeth

Maple Shade Trees Dying in Corydon

In Corydon residents report dying elm and maples in public areas. A maple near the courthouse square is dying with no identifiable cause, and another maple at the Fair Ground is dead. Local store Miles' Variety Store notes sunken shade loss and asks for solutions and possible costs.

Corydon Court House Fair Ground W. Miles

Former bank officers sentenced to prison for embezzlement

George W. Applegate Ben S Applegate and Wilson E Cook former Corydon National Bank officers were convicted or pled guilty for embezzling and misapplying funds totaling thousands of dollars. Each received three years in Atlanta Federal Prison with $20 000 bonds set for release pending July 3.

Atlanta Georgia George W Ben Applegate Wilson E. Cook Indianapolis News Federal Court George W. Applegate Corydon National Bank Ben Applegate A. B. Anderson Applegates Cook Indianapolis New Albany

Death of Mary E. Johnson in Harrison County

Mary E. Johnson born December 2 1849 in Harrison County Indiana died June 23 1922 aged 72 years 6 months 21 days. She married Robert D. O. Johnson December 30 1869 and had four children Floyd Lottie J Amos W and Jesse R. Survived by Amos W granddaughters Geneva M. Johnson Myrtle Denbo and many relatives. She joined the M E Church early in life and was faithful. Funeral at her home Sunday morning conducted by Rev W D Rosenbarger New Middletown burial in nearby cemetery.

Mary E. Johnson Harrison County Ind Robert D. O. Johnson Floyd Lottie J Amos W Jesse R Geneva M. Johnson Myrtle Denbo M. E. Church W. D. Rosenbarger New Middletown

Death of Young Woman Edna Lopp Lover

Mrs Edna Lopp Lover died June 17 1922 at a Evansville hospital aged 17 years 6 months and 1 day She is survived by husband Barnet Lover parents Mr and Mrs David Lopp sister Ada brother Stanley two half brothers and three half sisters grandmother Mrs Adeline Brengman and many kin in Posey and Harrison counties Funeral held at Black's Chapel Mt Vernon and burial followed in nearby cemetery

Barnet Louer Edna Mae Lopp David Mary Elizabeth Lopp Evansville Mt. Vernon Black’s Chapel Young Elizabeth Barnet Lover David Lopp Ada Stanley Adeline Brengman Posey Harrison

Warning to Berry Pickers on Local Farms

Notice warns against trespassing on farms in search of berries. Signatories Perry Heinsley and others threaten prosecution for violations.

Aged Man DeLus Found Dead Near Evans Landing

Pierre DeLus an elderly county resident was found dead at his family home one mile east of Evans Landing late Saturday afternoon by Louis Brown who cared for him. Born in Alsace in 187? he came to the U S in 1875 and had lived here forty years. Surviving are one son Dr Peter DeLus New Middletown four grandchildren a niece and a nephew. Funeral held at Benna Vista Catholic Church conducted by Rev George Schenk. He was eighty eight.

Madison Carrellton Kentucky Queen City Louisville Cincinnati Hanover College Cragmont Southeastern Insane Hospital State Park Hanover Madadison Ohio River Hills Ohio Riles William A. Millis Millis Chas. A. Reagan Harrison County College Insane Hospital Pierre DeLus Evans Landing Louis Brown Mr. Delus Alsace France Mary Franzell Peter DeLus New Middletown Benna Vista George Schenk DeLus

Ninth Leonard Keller born in local family line

A baby boy named John Leonard Keller was born June 21 to Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Keller Jr. This marks the ninth direct Leonard Keller in the family, with ancestors traced to Germany and Leonard Keller Sr. now living in Corydon. Leonard Sr. holds a cane once owned by six prior Leonards.

Leonard Keller, Jr John Leonard Leonard Keller Keller Babe Leonard C. Keller Corydon Leonard Leonards Germany Leonard 1

Harbeson and Hochstrasser Wed in Pfrimmer Chapel Parsonage

Miss Eva C M Harbeson daughter of Oscar Harbeson of Franklin township and Mr Edwin Hochstrasser of this place were married on June 15 at the Pfrimmer Chapel parsonage. Rev M Patterson officiated. The bridegroom, formerly from near New Albany, drives a dairy truck for a company between Corydon and New Albany. They will reside in the Riely property on Chestnut Street.

Corydon New Albany Riely Chestnut Street

Child's Leg Fracture Near Corydon

The three year old son of Mr and Mrs Lafe Wolfe southwest of Corydon fractured a leg above the knee last week while playing with a towel. He tripped and fell entangling his feet, resulting in the injury.

Lafe Wolfe Corydon

Also Mentioned on This Page

Democratic Editors The Democrat Lillian Ed. G. Keller Ruth Corydon Democrat Adele Cora Mullen 2Nd Broadway Fortunnate Mullen Chautauqua Pavillion Mark R. Sulzer United States Senate Samuel M. Ralston Mr. Sulzer Anderson Bulletin Mmill John Heller Editorial Association United Geo. W. Purcell Association Vincennes Tudiaca Watson Old Capital Bank and Trust Company Mr. Watson P. M Nancy Rathenau John W. Ewing Congress O’"Bannon—Brinley Ben S. Applegate Leander Bottles H. 8 Wolfe James A. Noe Noe Ohio River Hub Company Ben 8 James Noe John D. McRae McRae Husband Edna Perry Heinsley Mrs. Ems Ollie Shrigley Henry Ehalt Ezerial Willis Eugene Rissler Alva Shrigley Taylor Township
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