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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1917

Page

11

Death of Aged Woman After Long Illness

Mrs. Mary E. Frakes widow of John C. Frakes died at her son John Frakes home in Boone township after a long illness at age seventy nine years eight months Funeral services were held at Memorial church Rev Ralph Pearson Mauckport and burial followed Visitation shows she leaves two sons John and Fred Frakes of Boore township and daughter Mrs Catherine Zimmerman of Kansas plus nine grandchildren A devoted Methodist from girlhood she was described as a faithful servant of her Master.

Mary F. Frakes Boone Township Mary E. Frakes John C. Frakes John Frakes Memorial Church Ralph Pearson Mauckport Church John Fred Frakes Boore Township This County Catherine Zimmeraman Kansas

Local Notes and Happenings in Central Area

C J Watson made a business trip to Corydon Saturday. Uncle Milé Smith remains ill with lagrippe. Henry Watson sold part of his farm to Ethel Reed east of Central. Several boys left for Illinois and elsewhere seeking work. Carry Cunningham plans Benton county farm work this spring. Old Capitol proposition stirring talk. Farmers prep spring oats and potato planting. W E Lane and Charles Watson trim fruit trees for Pres Haun near Hill Grove. Rev Carmichael continues protracted meeting at Bethel after two weeks due to measles. Perry Watson will move to his recently purchased farm 14g miles east of Central.

Carry Cunningham Benton County Old Capitol W.E. Lane Charles Watson Hill Grove Rev. Carmichael Bethel Perry Watson Central

Bishop Bell to Speak at First United Brethren Church

The renowned lecturer Bishop Wm. M. Bell will present two talks on Christianity and the State and Christianity and Social Realization at the First United Brethren Church on April 7 and 3. Tickets at Riely’s drug store: 25 cents for reserved seats.

Wm. M. Bell Bell First United Brethren Church Ord Chautauqua Lyceum Note Fair Grounds America Riely's Drug Store

Eggs For Sale and Local Notices From Corydon Indiana

Eggs offered at 50 cents per setting of 15 from a nine year select Rhode Island Red flock raised by Amos Lemmon in Corydon Indiana. Also notes about public square sale pricing, county square value, evangelistic meeting reports, and local social events including a pie supper at No 10 schoolhouse hosted by Pfrimmer's Chapel Sunday School staff.

Rhode Island Amos Lemmon Corydon Ind Pfrimmer's Chapel

Public Sale of G. O. Devols Property at Corydon Area

G O Devol will auction his personal property Wednesday April 4 1917 at his residence two miles north of Corydon and half a mile west of Nevin. Sale begins 9 30 AM sharp including eight horses four drafts two Percheron mares two in foal Jersey milch cow farm machinery and implements several wagons surreys and other items. John Wolfe auctioneer Dr Joe LaHue clerk. m1-2w

G. O. Devol Corydon Nevin John Wolfe Joe LaHue G. O. Devol’s Jacob Roudenbush Jackson Township Harrison County Indiana Crandall

Lottich's Corner News and Local Notes

Measles spread concerns in the vicinity as families report illnesses. Local moving and visits note several residents and relatives in Corydon area. Meantime, advertising promotes Silo purchases from Zabel Hardware and various social visits and hospital notes fill community pages.

Ladies of the D A R Preserve Cedar Hill Cemetery Pride

A local plea highlights six years of Cedar Hill upkeep by the Ladies of the D A R. Their volunteer work maintains a well kept cemetery with modest care fees used to hire a caretaker and repair drives and fences. Residents are urged to contribute and show appreciation for this community effort.

Cedar Hill Corydon Cedar Hill Cemetery

Berrison Grange Meets. Harrison Grange Initiates Members

Regular meeting held Saturday afternoon March 10 with many members present and several visitors. New candidates initiated include L. A. Rogge, Mrs Otto Stark, Sam Fisher, and George Miles. Interim program listed with planting preparations, seed, fertilizer, soil work, harrowing, and a debate on whether women today have more work than a century ago.

Harrison Grange Neal Hisey al Cline Ray Stevens Shrigiey Frank Lottich L. A. Rogge Otto Stark Sam Fisher George Miles

Expires Suddenly At New Albany Aged 63

Joseph Yost aged sixty three died suddenly in New Albany last Saturday while waiting for a car to Jeffersonville where he had worked many years. A doctor was summoned for heart trouble but death occurred within minutes. He was born and buried at Lanesville and is survived by his wife Laura Benson and four sons Anthony Joseph Adolph and Herman. Funeral held in New Albany Monday.

Joseph Yost New Albany Jeffersonville Yost Lanesville Laura Benson Anthony Joseph Adolph Herman

Five-Year-Old Black General Purpose Mare For Sale

A five year old black general purpose mare offered for sale at a reasonable price. Contact Mrs E V McIntosh at F 14 11 for details.

E. V. McIntosh

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C. J. Watson Milé Smith Lagrippe Henry Watson Ethel Reed Illinois Thos. W. Kaizcht Orion Elliston Iowa Christian Church James Teeter Rev. Teeter Joseph M. “Snyder Ford W. H. Bullett & Sons Lottich’s George L. Spath Loren Elmer Bryant J. O. Hollis Laura Goss Louisville Joe Duncan Joe Williams River Bottoms Erby Cleo Hollis Willian Hise Macyville Loren Bryant Laconia Jesse ‘Oops Edgar Morgan James Duncan Lloyd Hollis Charles Cunningham Mattie Cunningham George Spath Nebraska Riday E.S. Denbo Orleans J. G. Zabel Zabel Hardware & Implement Co Wm. Arnold St. Edward's Hospital Chas, Umbrelt Carl Deutsch Charles Deutsch Mt. Carmel Herman Meyer Franklin Township Edna Ethel Wetzel Jacob Wetzel Co. L. Dick Glenda Bartley Bloomington Ill Harold DeTar Winslow Dispatch Misa Isma Hurst Claude Hurst Deaconeas Hospital Ladies OF the Woman’s Literary Club Florence Hurst Hardware Co H. W. McKim Lee Heth Township Dayton Ohio The Corydon High School Nevil Frank Little Mongehala River Pittsburg William J. Cahoe Hursttown Mr. Cahoe Morris and Company Jacob Jordan Lafayette, Ind Benjamin Jordan Watseka, TI Capt D. M. Jordan Burpee C. C. Hubbard Eureka Berrison John Walter Ed G. Keller Roubert Mr. Keller M. C. Frank Wiggins Mississippi Gulf of Mexico Bishop Bell Los Angeles Times P. C. Bulleit Democrat Bullett Globe Fertilizer Company Frank Cunningham Dr. Smoots New Middletown Wm. Daniel W. E. Snyder Corydon A. B Fairview Church John Wadson Mabel H's Willie Daily Mt Carmel Carl John E. Engieman Corydon, Ind Crandall Exchange James F. Lockhart Mr. Lockhart Vulcan Syracuse John Deere Brinly J. G. Zabel’s Matt Birx Miss Frances Business College Frank Shireman County Recorder Ezra Kopp R. R J.J Bullett & Son Frank W. Snider Franklin Towneship John Schuppert Dooce Brothers Dodge Brothers Detroit Buhler Motor Car Garage Pearl St O. V Frank Reas Boone County William M. Reas Reas Lee Snyder Lebanon F. ©. Jordan Mr. Snyder Elizabeth Noble Peters L. C. Adams New Salisbury Corydon Junction Adams John C. Miller Cory’don Frank W. Shireman Baldwin Piano Co Thomas Amy Crosier Company Miles Johnson County Daniel Gettelfinger Ramsey KYZ Corydon Democrat John L. Walter John W. Shuck Geo. C. Simler Farmers’ State Bank U. S Total State of County of Harrison Ss. I Farmers, State Bank Smazelpha M. Simler John Roydenbush John Roudenbush C. W. Cook Atty
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