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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1911
Page
3
Indiana school corporations face shortened terms as state aid cuts reduce eight days of schooling per eight months. Some townships borrow funds to extend terms. transfer claims are rejected unevenly, shortening terms differently. Teachers must adjust exams and record grades, with graduation work to be documented and filed by township principals. AMZ Kannapel, Co Supt.
Ilirsch Brothers & Co of Louisville plans to take control of Corydon Canning Company and create a farm market for tomatoes. Farmers offered 25 cents per 60 pounds bushel with contracts by W H Bussabarger and Shelby Kepp, seed through Bussabarger, deadline March 15, reference at Corydon National Bank.
Miss Josephine Colvin and Mr Cary A Glick wed at the home of Mrs Cy Lennntyn in Shel byville Indiana on February 22 with Rev North of First Presbyterian Church officiating. The bride wore a white flaxen gown with baby Irish medallions and lace. groom in dark blue serge with a matching turban. They plan a brief wedding trip to Oblong Illinois where the ground has oil-field work and they will make their home after. The bride is known in the county, having lived near Rosewood.
Dr George P Bible will speak on Facts and Extremes in a March 11 lecture. The Philadelphia based humorist and former State Normal School of Pennsylvania president has headlined in Indiana cities including Madison Evansville Indianapolis Bedford Vincennes and Marion and is described as a platform star with wit and noble sentiment.
Chaver Bodenstadt, a Mauckport resident, broke his left leg last Friday when a horse attacked him in a stall as he carried hay. The animal struck hind, bruising him before he escaped.
Mrs Mary S Grable widow of David Grable died at her son Josiah W Grable’s home one mile north of Corydon last Friday afternoon after two months illness of apoplexy and paralysis. Funeral held at Oak Grove church near Corydon with Rev G W Speedy conducting and burial in the church cemetery. She was born in the county lived here all her life maiden name Littell and leaves three children Josiah W Grable Emma J Grable and Mrs Jesse Brown all in the county plus brother Carter Littell of Marengo.
The Warrison County Rural Letter Carriers Association held a meeting on February 22 in the Commissioners' room Corydon. Officers chosen for the year are J. E. Diedrich president J A Chappell vice president William Fleece secretary and treasurer. A good roads committee includes William Fleece O 3 Wright A I Martin and Morton Davis. The group plans quarterly gatherings and advocates higher pay for carriers.
A Friday gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs John Smith five miles south of Corydon celebrated the fifty first birthday of Dr 8 Annoced Smith and the sixtieth birthday of Mrs Milford Smith. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Stith and six children, Mr and Mrs James Smith and four children, C J Dick James Dooley Clem Rosenbarger Roy Glenn and Mr and Mrs Milford Smith.
At 2 30 P M Sunday Carl S Hefner and Miss Elwalt Wiseman were married in U B church with Rev A W Wandersmith officiating. About 200 guests attended. The couple will reside on a farm south of Lexington after visiting relatives in Bloomington and Towanda.
Chairman Wood of the railroad commission took under advisement the Slider v Southern Railway Company and New Albany Corydon line case over unjust coal sand and gravel rates. No decision will be issued until briefs are prepared and filed after a reasonable time.
Members are urged to pay their 10 cent membership fee to Mary K. Adams, treasurer, Routth Denbo, secretary.
The Hub announces its White Sale starts March 4 with prices shown in a display ad. Kahn Bros of Corydon will open a men’s shoe department this week, per another notice. Central Store Co of New Albany offers week long customer gifts, with details in an ad. L P Zabel & Co of Lanesville advertises manure spreader specials through March 10. C I Ginkins & bons of Ramsey lists monument offerings under Thomas A Ginkins as manager. Dr L F Glenn promotes specialties in Ramsey area.
Miss Minnie S. Tait of Corydon Indiana and August R. Olson of Hastings Nebraska married at the Presbyterian Manse in Corydon. The ceremony featured a green white and pink decor theme, Mendelssohn music, and a reception with refreshments. The couple will reside in Hastings Nebraska after a bridal trip to Illinois.
Raymond C. Ellis of New Albany and I F Wiley of Sedinburg Ind sold controlling Corydon Canning Company holdings to Hirsch Brothers of Louisville. They will run the plant during the coming tomato and peach season and aim for year round operation. Wiley runs Edinburg canning business, Ellis works with Hopkins Fertilizer in New Albany. Fifteen registered purebred Duroc and Berkshire hogs will be sold at Richert’s sale on March 21.
John W Kern arrived in Washington and went to the Willard Hotel for a short stay. He will take the oath of office next Saturday and meet Democratic senators via an informal reception tonight. He will visit the Senate and is to be assigned two offices on the Democratic side with seating arranged as Le Follette moves.
Wr P Richert will sell personal property at his Corydon New Albany pike residence one quarter mile east of Breckenridge and two miles west of Lanesville on Tuesday March 21 1911. Assets include five horses six Jersey cattle three registered two bulls a Shropshire buck fifteen pure bred Duroc and Berkshire hogs farm equipment implements hay and fodder household items and more. Sale begins at nine o clock with usual terms and bills available.
Frederick Habermel aged sixty died of pneumonia at the home of his half brother Joh Gepner in Morgan township on February 26. He was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States years ago. He leaves two sisters Mrs. Joseph Grainger of Howard Park Indiana and Mrs. Richard Dweese of Morgan township and a brother John F. Habermel. Funeral services were held at St Michael's church Bradford conducted by Father Haplin and burial followed at Barnard St Michael cemetery on February 27.
The U church revival ended last Sunday night with about 100 dollars raised for offerings. Forty professions of faith were received, and Pastor Condy baptized many on Sunday afternoon. The pastor completed his term with 116 new members joining Corydon during his tenure.
On Sunday February 2, the frier and relatives of Clarence 5 Breeds gathered at John Breeden’s Scott township home with baskets and a bountiful table to celebrate his 26th birthday. Present were Joe Wiman and family Sam Breeden Alva Brown Lord Stoner and wife Mrs Rose Smo and daughter Ruth Mrs Val Line Cole and grandson and Mrs Nai Bottles. They left late, with Clarence being feted by those in attendance.
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