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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1916
Page
5
A mixed Corydon column lists items for sale including a Bay mare and bread, plus hardware ads. Local movements include Gen Gwartney and Reinhardt planning Salem relocation, funerals in New Albany, and job moves for Laura Hostetter and Adolph Hiemer. Numerous family and residence changes appear, with fires, deaths, and relocations noted in Corydon and surrounding towns.
A wood chopping event at Mr. and Mrs. John Hedden’s home saw about twelve cords cut. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. David Beckham, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reader, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reader and children Katie Istal Johnnie, Mrs. Tillie Rice, Arthur and then Hendricks, Ken Aylegate, Abner Nives, Mac Brewer, Moke and Frank Flashr, Oscar Leiter, Keob Reader and Johnnie McKnight. A good dinner followed and later the ladies viewed sea pictures sent by Hen in the service. The Filevator lists a fine four year old horse for sale.
The Corydon High School alumni meeting held Friday evening March 17 at the library elected new officers for the ensuing year. President Blaintilsus, Vice President Mrs Neill Hlor dan, Secretary Miss Chargia tockslager, and Treasurer Miss Georgia Wheat were chosen.
A Corydon reader Mrs. Fried praises Doan's Kidney Pills after kidney backache relief, dated advertisements note 50 cent price. Winslow moves Dr George B. DeTar with his father to practice medicine in Richland and Winslow, forming a strong medical firm.
Mrs. George W. Denbo recalls early 1800s life in Harrison County Indiana. She describes Hays McCallen and family settling near Palmyra, the tavern and post office run by the family, the state road and Dixie Highway origins, land offices in Jeffersonville and Vincennes, and old crafts, farming, and mustering practices. The piece notes notable visitors General Jackson and General Harrison, the Palmyra map change around 1850, and family memories of deer, candles, spinning, weaving, corn bread, maple sugar, and pioneer routines.
John Collins of Lafayette Indiana showcased a four year old Belgian light bay stallion weighing 2235 pounds. He aimed to form a joint stock company to buy the horse for 2200 dollars. Rev G Jann reports good health and mild winters in Waukena California with extensive fruit and garden produce and many local friends.
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