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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
2
Corydon High School presents the college comedy Aaron Boggs Freshman on Thursday May 10 at 8 A M in the auditorium. Admission 25c with seats reserved at Rielys Drug Store 10c. Music by the School Orchestra runs about two hours and three minutes featuring a cast led by Aaron Boggs Jerry Walter and Happy Jimmie Jamieson Hartin Fouts.
Corydon Indiana March 20 1917 to the President Official Board C H S Alumni Association presenting the 1916 banquet funds summary. Total receipts 149.00. total disbursements 186.06. balance 13.30. Disbursements itemized including plates printing decorating piano board orchestra and transportation.
Miss Pearl Hart and Mr Edward Schilmiller wed in a Catholic ceremony at Buena Vista on May 2. Rev George Schenk officiated and John Schilmiller Jr led the organ as attendees wore flowers. The quiet celebration followed with a family dinner at Mrs Hart’s home.
The Taylor township schools held their annual commencement last Saturday night at Glenwood. Diplomas were presented by County Superintendent A. O. Deweese to six graduates Emma May Hild Lena O Johns Sophia Ruth Stewart Clara Elizabeth Stewart Lorena M Hartung and Dorothy B Johns. The class address came from Rev Dc E Flynn Corydon with violin selections by Harald Jenkins and solos by Blanche Davidson. Ushering was done by Lena McRae Ola Johns James Reeves and Roy Stewart. Wh Stewart is township trustee and monument orders are offered by Do Rhodes from Elizabeth R 8 representing John Vernin and Son New Albany, reachable by Eureka Phone.
The Corydon High School notes cover the senior play Aeron Boggs Freshman on Thursday May 10 with admission 25 cents and reserved seats 10 cents. a flag raising at the Graded School Building on Friday May 11. visits by students from class of 16. sewing class parties. high school brass band at the College Heights auction. class standings and exemptions by grade. spring assembly signs. and a political editorial urging Americans to consider Germany’s perspective before entering war.
A committee member urges Webster Township farmers to prepare for a bumper corn crop. He notes extensive field work with manure, disc harrowing, plowing, and leveling to conserve moisture, urges moderation on acreage, and suggests integrating cane and sorghum to offset sugar costs.
Miss Gladys Miller visited grandmother Mrs. Catherine Miller for a day last week. Harry Benson spent last Friday in New Albany. Miss Lindell Frederick spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives. Grace Conrad returned home Monday after weeks with relatives in Huntingburg. Several families visited others on Sunday including the Strause Lahue Igert and Housel families. XX
Wet cool weather slows corn planting in Blue River area. Local updates include Roxa Keller improving from illness and numerous visits among residents such as the Langdon Mauck Cline and Shrigley families. Church events note Y U E U anniversary talks and a Sunday sermon. Griffin's offers striped taffeta silks at 1.75 per yard.
The New Salisbury Epworth League chapter will stage Pageant of Progress on Sunday May 18 at 7 30 pm to mark the league s 28th anniversary and Mother's Day. About fifty characters will perform with free admission and a free will offering for league extension work. Local notices include Blue River township resident David Howerton visiting Corydon and a note on seven members of Uncle Dave s family contracting measles. M Griffin Co advertises a fire assortment of hats for male boys priced 25c to 1 25.
Telegram announces death of Theodore Eli Cinbile aged about thirty seven at his Daviess county home. Son of the late William Grable, he leaves three brothers and three sisters. He formerly attended Corydon schools and had many friends across the county.
Miss Daisy Wolfe comes back to Indianapolis to resume studies at Central University after two weeks away due to scarlet fever among students.
Gustav B. Gerlach of Louisville was fined $25 for knocking a U S flag from a machine in his plant. Foreman placed flags on each machine. Gerlach claimed loyalty but was arrested and tried, wearing a flag on his coat in court. The court levied a light penalty as war sentiment ran high.
Cold weather finds farmers preparing for corn planting as families visit neighbors. Guests include Mr and Mrs Charles Emily and family with Richard Cochran. Miss Exama Burns with Myrtle Conrad. Mr and Mrs Walter Huffman visiting in Cincinnati after a stay with Mr and Mrs Douglas Carr.
For sale a young Jersey milk cow described as good. In local notes, Charlie Jordan returns home to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Jordan after years in Indianapolis and army service in the Hospital Corps, en route to Lt. Benjamin Harrison.
Mrs Elizabeth Wilbiar improving. Stanley and Robert Jones on the sick list. Misa Lena Robinson numbered with the sick. Clarence Leffier near Elizabeth visited Jenni Dill. L D Robson of Laconia repaired telephone lines here last week. Miss Ola May visited Mrs Harry Funk and daughters. Wilf Douglass of Laconia in this vicinity last Saturday. Mrs G E Williar and Maurice Williar visited South Boone relatives last week. Taylor Township Commencement at Glenwood Saturday night. G E Williar and family guests of Wm Robinson Sunday night. Emma Hild of New Boston visited Lena and Mildred Robinson Sunday/Monday. Miss Mattie Ackerman passed through en route to Elbert to visit Miss Mary Jones. Mrs Oscar Thompson of Genoa listed in Roll of Honor. she is daughter of L L Ferree. The Democrat like a letter from home weekly. James Robinson had a near drowning at New Boston Dam. saved by a rope from a fellow worker. Mrs Annie Brown of Louisville and other kin called to bedside of their father John A Ferree, slowly improving. Dr A W Weaver attends. Thanks for donations after cyclone. Mr and Mrs Goldman Blair and Mr and Mrs Will Hemp mentioned.
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