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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1915
Page
7
Mrs. Luckett's advertised as cheapest for summer millinery with new arrivals. Local items note Ezra Keller and several meetings, rentals, sales of livestock, pasturage, and court attendance in Corydon Indiana including Harrison county updates and social notices.
Soy beans at the Elevator. Birth announced for Mr. and Mrs. John Miller Jr. of Webstership. Corydon reports numerous local visits, society events, and business notes including repairs to the Southern Hotel and a dairy cream separator sale. Community members travel to Louisville, Des Moines, and New Albany.
The Harrison Township Commencement occurs tonight May 5 at Shiloh church two miles south of Corydon. Prof. Bonebrake of Indiana Central University will deliver the class address. Doors open at seven o'clock with admission ten cents.
Presley Bryant of Macyville and Charles Wells of Louisville visit nearby towns while Joe Duncan travels to the Falla Cities for business. Venner family from New Albany visits Mrs. McClure and Irene Blunk from New Albany stays with relatives. People from Corydon travel to the city. many subscriptions renew to the Democrat. Mr. Eskew returns from Honolulu after 27 years. Marshrey family from Bucklin visits. Bowling sells his house in Elizabeth and plans to move to Louisville. Prof. Basil Byrne and Oscar Crosby visit Fredericksburg for life insurance business. Cowpens price listed at the elevator.
Sunday April 25 a family reunion at Mrs. Francis V Purcell's home one mile southwest of Georgetown drew about forty seven relatives. A large dinner followed by a pleasant afternoon included photos by Albert Perkins and a long list of attendees with several absentees.
More than a hundred Indiana newspaper editors met in Bloomington last Thursday and Friday. An extended account will appear in next week's Democrat. Ralph Ridley returned from Indianapolis to visit his father Judge Wm Ridley and sisters Blanche and Helen, and will travel to Akron Ohio this week to begin work with the Goodrich Tire and Rubber Company.
The Sunshine and Friendship classes of Pfrimmer's A. S. Sunday School will hold a Mothers Day service at the church next Sunday night. No offering will be taken and all are invited to attend. Malta or Oliver Riding Cultivator advertised by W. Hi. Bullett & Sons, Inc.
Mrs Charles Gardner was stricken with paralysis last Thursday at her Crandall home. She had not been in good health but kept busy about the house. Neighbors heard her cries for help and assisted her. her condition is described as very serious.
An ad offers a copper fruit distillery outfit including 165 California tubs for sale. The seller notes the entire outfit can be bought cheaply or traded for stock. Inquire at the office. Roy Stf.
Elizabeth defeated Oak Ridge by 13 to 7 on Oak Ridge grounds last Sunday afternoon. A good sized crowd enjoyed the sport as the game unfolded in Boone township.
Announcement from A. O. Smith claiming to have bought L. KE. Harbaugh's grocery store and promises replenished stock with men and fresh goods of all kinds. Invites customers to inspect stock or place orders, with free delivery offered.
For sale a nice eighty acre farm near Locust Point with fair buildings. Twenty five acres in timber and ample water from spring cistern and pond. Described as a good fruit farm with a fine apple orchard. Inquiries at this office.
Automobile service note states 1 will leave Corydon with auto at 9 25 p m and 4 45 p m due to train schedule change. Contact Howard Atkina at Martin Hotel for details.
Marriage licenses listed for Eddie R Longbottom to Hazel and Blake Leo C Hottell to Hattie Belle Stover. Francis Lee Curte to Esther C Jones and Bessie C Brown later M Adams to Esther C Jones noted. Local ads promote the National Bank and farm equipment from V H Ballett & Sons and V H Butteig & Sons with available stock of wagons and pens.
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