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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1917
Page
5
The Corydon community announces a Clean Up Day next Friday. Citizens, led by the Woman’s Literary Club, should place all refuse on the street by morning for pickup by wagons, under supervision of Town Marshall Charles C. Gailey and the Town Board.
Miss Cessie Kopp of Corydon, daughter of Mr Charles Kopp, marries Russell McCord of Indianapolis at Rev H W Lashbrooks home on April 22 1917. Maid Fern Kopp, best man William Macknick, wedding party on a joy filled day with rice showers and photos at Brookside Park. Post wedding, a gathering at the bride’s sister Mrs Thomas Ross home and a later shower for the newlyweds with well wishers attend. The couple plan residence at 17 N Dearborn St Indianapolis.
Mrs. Mattie Baxter remains on the blacklist but improves. Marl Kintner Wayne Scheral and Atwood Bliss traveled to Richie Indiana for work. Scar McCollum and Miss Nellie Yasler from Corydon visited Saturday to Monday with Elmer Cunningham and family. Several locals attended a New Amsterdam meeting yesterday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Montgomery and daughter spent weekend with daughter Mrs. Walter Miller in Corydon. Elmer Curts and family from near Corydon visited with J. F. Cunningham Hoosier Sunday.
Notice states Corydon banks will close on Tuesday May 15 due to the Bankers Convention. Corydon National Bank and First National Bank, Corydon Ind. announce closing at 12 o clock. Also includes a thank you note from James M Sieg and Family. W E Sims moves steam powered sorghum mill to Crandall for the season.
The third annual commencement was held Friday evening at 7:80 P M in New Amsterdam M E church. One high school graduate was Henry Sonner and fifteen eighth grade graduates were listed led by Wenneth Hardsow and Dote L Sonner. Superintendent A O Deweese awarded diplomas with Rev M A Cossaboom delivering the address and benediction. Ramsey Orchestra provided music.
The Corydon Democrat notes the U S Department of Agriculture bulletins selected by Corydon High School's Agriculture class. Bulletins cover corn, potatoes, small grains, fruit, dairy, and farming practices with free access by mail to officials. A closing item reports China may declare war on Germany soon.
Dr T A Stevens former Harrison County visitor argues for a $50 000 state offer to preserve Corydon Indiana old capital and build a modern court house. The Caney Kansas postmaster praises progress and predicts county commissioners will accept the Indiana grant for improvement.
Margaret Jane Lord born April 12 1850 at Breckenridge near Corydon Indiana married William H Goss July 16 1871 and had eight children. She moved to Wolcott in 1908 and died suddenly April 22 aged 67 years 10 days. Survived by husband four children two brothers one sister nine grandchildren and other relatives. funeral held at Baptist church with burial in Meadow Lake cemetery.
Elizabeth Breeden, sick with typhoid fever, is improving. Numerous neighbors and relatives including Wilford Byerley and family, Mrs. Louisa Cline and daughter, Eugene Vanconia, Harley Cline, Mrs. Rosie Rainbolt, Miss Etna Byerley, and others were mentioned visiting, traveling, or on business around Breeden's or nearby towns. several trips to Corydon and New Albany are recorded, with relatives visiting and some work relocations noted.
Harrison County letter writer J W Shrigley argues for accepting state funding to replace the old state capitol with a new courthouse. He notes high water and civic division over the proposal, endorses progress, and criticizes tax burdens while praising local citizens.
Local residents share visits and gatherings across families in Hursttown. Notable mentions include Ayers Krause and Scott families visiting kin in New Albany and Corydon, with several social calls around Sunday. Georgia Wineinger from Utica visits grandparents Marshal and Mrs Lane. Claude Miller attends New Albany Business College. Miss Gay Frederick ill with measles.
The Corydon Elevator has changed hands with Eliphalet Hickman becoming sole owner. C. W. Thomas retires from active business to farm near Corydon in summer and Florida land in winter. Miss Iey Byrne thanks readers for invite to Louisville City Hospital Nurses Training School commencement May 8. The Byrne daughter of O. J. D. Byrne of Byrneville. Frost proof cabbage plants at Miles 5 and 10c Store.
The piece argues that a piano is not a luxury but a necessity for recreation and living music. It highlights an easy payment plan and invites readers to call for a full explanation.
The funeral of Jacie Anna Leffler, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Leffler, who died April 17 1917 at age one, was held at St Peter Lutheran church. Cause of death was whooping cough measles and pneumonia. She leaves a father and mother two brothers Willie and Roy a sister Elizabeth and many relatives. A touching verse from cousin Clemma closes the notice with references to the angels and the better land.
The Christian Church announces next Sunday as American Day with a morning sermon What Can I do to Help My Country and a union service in the Auditorium at night. May 18th is Mother’s Day and attendees are urged to honor the mothers of the country.Hurley Conrad offers expert piano tuning and repair services.
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