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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
3
Silk fabrics for summer shirt waists offered at 50c per yard. Lawn organdie crepe patterns priced 5c to 18c per yard. Embroidery flouncing for dresses 35c to 75c. Sheer whites and novelty fabrics from 10c to 25c. Gabardine pique poplin and linen at 26c. Wide and narrow laces and trim at low prices. Silk hose, gloves, and ribbed union suits in various prices.
Maxim Pate of Washington township died Monday night at eight o'clock after several weeks illness aged eighty. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at Bethel United Brethren church Scott township at two thirty. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by wife and four children Mrs Straud Cline Corydon Mrs Matt Albin near Georgetown Mrs Richard Padget San Jose California Elmer Pate Georgetown. Born in France he came to this country as a youth. He was a highly respected citizen with many friends.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of The Farmers Saving and Trust Company will be held at its office at two oclock P M July 20 1915 in Corydon Indiana. W E Cook Secretary Take your wheat for flour at the Elevator.
The notice describes a twelve page paper with a four page supplement containing the week’s latest news, advertisements, and important legal notices for readers to consult.
President Wilson warned Mexican leaders that the United States might intervene if peace is not restored. Reported unrest and humanitarian need in Mexico prompt discussion that intervention could be for humanity’s sake, though Wilson prefers peaceful terms and seeks to avoid invasion.
The Tanlac team from New Albany defeated Elizabeth 11 to 2 on Sunday in Elizabeth. Joe Schilmiller piloted the New Albany squad to victory aboard the Greenville Bus. Elizabeth suffers a second straight loss after a prior defeat by Muldraugh, Ky. last Sunday.
The big tent for the Chautauqua arrived yesterday and was raised in the afternoon. It looks like it will shelter and protect a thousand people. Come to the Chautauqua. A neat cottage for sale in Corydon on easy terms. Geo K. Gwartney.
A Sunday June 27 gathering at the Schechter home near Duncan honored Mrs. Schechter's birthday and the couple's fourth wedding anniversary. Attendees included Frank M. Schechter, Ernest Engleman, Engleman sisters, Eva May Livingston, Clarence Utz, Donald Engleman, J. Schechter, John M. Baylor, Hector Garrot, George J. Schechter, Harry Garrot, Ki. W. Ray, Irl Schechter, Zelda and Iola Schechter, Julia Walter, and W. Morrison Harwood.
Last week a horse owned by Guy Lahue died as reported locally. Mr and Mrs Andrew Lone of New Salisbury visited relatives Sunday. Roy Davis has returned from Moores Hill where he studied. A group of youths gathered at the Lahue home Saturday evening for ice cream and cake. The Igert family and Lahues visited Mrs Jasper Glaze near New Albany Sunday, traveling in Mr Igert's automobile. All Sunday Schools are invited to the July 22 celebration.
The Indianapolis reporter notes Ed Tuell of Corydon will run for Treasurer of State. He sits on the State Board of Agriculture as do other board members including Warren T. McCray of Kentland who may run for Governor and I Newt Brown of Franklin seeking Auditor of State. A fine five year old horse is for sale by Geo K Gwartney.
The article highlights Glenwood Chautauqua between New Albany and Jeffersonville along the Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction line. It describes a large annual gathering with a new auditorium, a high quality program of musicians, lecturers, entertainers, and children’s events, plus amenities and excursion details for visitors from nearby towns. It notes schedules, rates, and contacts for information.
In Rand region Sunday visits include Pirimmers Chapel and Wm Hauswald in the city. Corydon residents Mrs. Philip Erstine and Miss Lula Quebbeman called on relatives. Miss Ruth Turley led a Christian Endeavor social with ice cream and cake and will lead next meeting on National Ideals and Home Missions. Preparations for a large community celebration underway with Rev. Toombs and others arranging speakers, likely Prof. Bonebrake, and ample refreshments for attendees including Sunday Schools.
Gen Victoriano Huerta the deposed Mexican president was arrested at Newman New Mexico while traveling by train on potentially returning to Mexico to start another revolution. He posted 15000 dollars bond and accomplice General Pascual Orozco posted 7500 dollars. Authorities in Washington pursue Americans aiding Huerta and vow to punish any conspirators. The report notes Huerta’s prior stay in Spain and return to New York before Newman interception. Heavy rain interrupts harvest and threshing.
In a one sided baseball match at Central last Sunday Central defeated New Middletown 18 to 0 in six innings due to rain interference. Central pitcher Smith was dominant while Lemmel of New Middletown struggled. A large crowd watched the game performances from both sides.
Dora Luckett visited her uncle George Luckett in Corydon years ago then lived in St. Joseph Missouri. She and her husband William Kelley had resided in Kangas. weeks earlier Kelley was accidentally killed when a gun fired while being lifted from a wagon, firing into his neck.
A California town mourns as Arthur Bauer and George William Kintner die after a train strikes their car near Armona. Services in Lemoore and Grangeville honor the youths. the community closes businesses for hours in tribute.
Leonard Keller Jr. entered A G Ward's grocery on his birthday and was injured when his arm broke through a showcase during a playful scuffle with friends. The arm was seriously cut below the elbow and treated by Dr. F E Wolfe.
Fritz Straub, once at Jeffersonville Reformatory for a two to fourteen year term, is out on parole and living in Corydon. He was punished for stabbing Shelly Shuck with a knife and must follow strict parole rules emphasizing industry and sobriety.
Chautauquas at the fairgrounds this week prevent the All-Stars from playing baseball. No baseball game will be held at this location next Saturday.
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