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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1921
Page
7
A persuasive notice from Conner's Drug Store urges accepting eye care and glasses. It promises thorough eye examinations and low prices for lenses and fitting frames in New Albany Indiana, urging timely action despite bias against spectacles.
Neighbors Ira Coombs and Charles Smith led a membership drive for Camp No. 3524 M W A of New Middletown Indiana on March 1. Thirty new members were elected with 13 on each side. Coombs’ side provided supper for the winners, while Royal Neighbors attended in costume and served pickles and onions. About 75 locals enjoyed a varied feast and drinks, as the camp grows and invites protection before it is too late.
A sale by John R. Kirkham will be held one and a half miles northwest of New Middle town on March 30. Livestock include a bay horse and mare, two three year old mules, a three year old Shetland pony, six head of cattle, twenty five sheep, twelve lambs and one buck. Sale starts 9:30 A.M. Lunch provided. Auctioneers: John J. Seipel & Son.
Oscar D Kirkham writes from Muncie to Corydon editor sending a dollar for the Corydon Democrat. He notes a mild winter, schooling in Delaware County, and describes moving from the county to Delaware County last fall. He congratulates Harding and wishes success for the paper and local friends.
A new garage has opened at Byrneville where repair work on all car makes will be performed. Lewis Harrison, a known mechanic, is in charge. Tires batteries and accessories are sold, with new and used cars also offered. Georgetown, Ind. R. R. &.
The Democrat received a card from Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Peterson describing their Florida trip as very scenic. They praise Orlando’s views and thank the sender for a pamphlet showing the city’s famous homes and scenic views.
Notice lists a large farm sale by John R Kirkhan with horses cattle mules sheep hogs farming implements wagons buggies and more. Sale starts 9 80 A M on Wednesday March 30 with a three percent cash discount. Miles Variety Store ad follows about Snow White Flour.
Col Milton of Louisville visited Leonard Keller at Norton's Infirmary in Louisville where Keller receives medical care. Milton, 76, had both legs broken in an auto crash twenty weeks prior. He spoke about General John Morgan and the death of William Heth at Corydon, recounting covering Heth's body with rubber cloth.
Mrs Lula Shuck Bennett has been commissioned as Notary Public and will file mortgage exemptions. She will be available in the County Auditor's office until May 1.
Hoosier Elm Chapter met March 7 at Mrs. Wilson E Cook’s home with Mrs. Ed G Keller and Mrs Cook hosting. Officers were installed under vice regent Mrs. R L Miller. Miss Kate Luckett gave the regent’s address and received a Regent Bar Pin. Five new members attended and Mrs Sam P Vogt provided a piano solo.
John R. Kirkham will sell one Samson Tractor and one Sam son Gang plow at a personal property sale on March 30. The event takes place one and a half miles northwest of New Middletown. Demonstrations of the Samson will be available before the sale day.
Mr and Mrs I A Cline and son Ferris return from three weeks in Lake Hamilton Florida. They report fine weather and a normal fruit crop with gardens looking good. Ferris helped pick 1900 boxes of fruit earning four to twelve cents a box, and a fish fry at Mr Thomas’s with speckled perch was enjoyed by both families.
Last year we were unable to fill late orders for turkey eggs. Let us have your order now and we will save the eggs for you. Let us know today how many settings you want. First comes first served. Mrs. Wilfred Giles. Depauw Ind.
An all new Atlantic City Boardwalk Charity Style Pageant arrives in Louisville from April 1 to 9 with Chicago imported models and Kentucky participants. The event features gowns, men's wear, tableaux vivant, boudoir scenes, a children's revue, a bathing suit contest, and a model society wedding. The Louisville Armory hosts 12 000 spectators, with three score shops and a policy of no pressure to buy. Local interest includes a request to borrow ancestral garments and a sales notice for farm equipment by Joe T. McClaran of Corydon Indiana.
Evangelist R M Kell from Hagelton Indiana and Pastor Rev John E Herndon directed the revival at Crandall M E Church. Twenty three souls were converted and sanctified as the community felt the revival’s power. Sunday services at 10 30 A M will be led by Rev J E Herndon. All invited.
A quilting group held a Wednesday gathering on March 9 in which Miss Altha Richert hosted. Attendees included Ada Felker Adele Schneider Faith Voelker Loretta Lind Edith Gleitz Rosa Wolfe Clem ma Malan Zelma and Altha Vichert. They enjoyed quilting. A lunch of pie and cake was served and the day ended with fond goodbyes.
The R. L. Dolling's Co. of Indianapolis offers a safe non taxable seven per cent proportion to investors. For details contact R. B. Watson F-33137.
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