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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1922

Page

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Death of Corydon Woman Mary A. Keller Obituary

Mrs. Mary A. Keller of Corydon died at age 86 after weeks with paralysis. Funeral at Corydon Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. Mark L. Harris. Burial at Cedar Hill. pallbearers listed. Survived by husband Andrew C. Keller, six children, 15 grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Her Bottorff family long lived in Indiana.

Mary A. Keller Andrew C. Keller Corydon Presbyterian Church Mark L. Harris James B. Brewster Daniel Griffin Patrick Griffin James L. Morris Wilson E. Cook Jennie Griffin G. ©. Doolittle Cedar Hill Cemetery Maurice H. Horn Maurice Griffin Clyde R. Lotck Claude Hurst Wm. H. Morris Thos. E. Wheat Keller Bottorff Indiana Mary ,A. Bottorff John Elizabeth Bottorff Charlestown Clark County Ind Jesus Christ Jesus Jackson Bottorff Lucy Hisey Church Militant Church _ triumphant Lorenzo Dow Bottorff George David A Thomas Laura Markel Corydon Lee C. Keller North Dakota Edward California

Corydon High Alumni Banquet Set for May 16

The fifteenth annual Corydon High School Alumni banquet will be held Tuesday evening May 16 at the Graded School gymnasium. Banquet plates cost 1.25 dollars each and each member may bring a guest. Notify treasurer Beveridge McClaren of attendance and guest plans with remittance. Annual membership fee is 25 cents.

Corydon High School Graded School Beveridge McClaren

Natural gas expansion reaches Corydon as welders near state capital

David James of Railroaders' Gas Company announced that the last gas main load is delivered to bring natural gas into Corydon and welders expect to be within one mile of the old state capital by Saturday night. Corydon prepares a welcome as inquiries surge for factories and new business houses amid the cheaper fuel arrival.

David James Railroaders’ Gas Company Railroaders’ Oil Company Laconia and Tobacco Landing Corydon New Albany Ledger

Clunie Renominated County Agent for Third Term

The County Board of Education on May 1 re elected N. J. Clunie as County Agent for the coming year. He has served two years in this role and will begin his third term. Clunie has devoted full time to county agricultural interests and arranged for State Specialists to lecture to farmers. Farmers praise his work and anticipate further benefits.

Clunie County Board of Education N. J. Clunie Lis

Miss Edith Roberts Teaches First Harrison School

School No. 18 in Harrison township closed on May 7 with Miss Edith Roberts as teacher. After a morning of regular work the pupils joined a fishing trip and a lunch followed. A well prepared program impressed patrons and visitors before Miss Roberts left for Bloomington to enter Indiana University for the summer term.

Lear Bloomington Indiana University

Jury Draw Brings Twelve New Names In

Regular petit jury panel failed to appear prompting Judge Wilson to order twelve replacements. From Harrison, Posey, Franklin, Webster, Boone, Morgan, and Morgan townships the drawn jurors include Henry J. Rupp Edward Simon Arthur Miller Edward Potts Jacob R. Reinhardt John E Frakes Herbert Patterson Wim W Williams Andy Ehalt Harry Hottell Beott de Will McRae Otto Diedrich.

Petit Jury Wilson Harrison Henry J. Rupp Edward Simon Spencer Arthur Miller Heth Edward Potts Posey Otto Diedrich Morgan

Cannelton Enquirer Destroyed by Fire in May Blaze

The Cannelton Enquirer newspaper at Cannelton Indiana was destroyed by fire on May 2 in the early morning. The blaze started in a restaurant and several other buildings burned. Owner Charles T Miller Deputy Internal Revenue Collector faced about 10000 loss with little insurance.

Cannelton Enquirer Cannelton Indiana The Enquirer Chas. T. Miller Internal Revenue Collector Miller Charles

DePauw Man Seeks Burpee Can Sealer Deals

Walter Kocher sperger of DePauw visited Corydon last Monday to promote the Burpee Can Sealer. He demonstrated the device in the Democrat office and later opened a can of tomatoes with the Sealer, which impressed the office staff. He had placed an ad in the Democrat.

Walter Koechersperger DePauw Corydon Kochersperger The Democrat

Mothers' Day Observed At Corydon Church Dinner For Aged

Mothers Day will be observed next Sunday at the Corydon Christian church with a fine dinner for aged mothers and fathers. Arrangements are underway to give the older members of the church a real good time.

Christian Church Corydon

Mayor Lew Shank to Visit Corydon May 15

Indianapolis mayor Lew Shank, a leading Indiana political figure, will spend May 15 in Corydon to celebrate the arrival of natural gas. The event promises a large turnout from multiple counties as Shank, a Republican and influential voice, is welcomed by residents and the organizing committee. His wife Ma Shank may accompany him.

Lew Shank Indianapolis Indiana Boyd Ralston Shank Sam Jones Billy Sunday the Democrat Ma Shank T. J. Hudson Mayor Shank Hudson Rev. J. Ed Murr Corydon Mr. Hudson Rev. Murr

County Meeting of Knights of Pythias at Palmyra

The semi annual county meeting of the Knights of Pythias was held in Palmyra last Friday night. Delegates from Corydon Lodge No. 79 and members from Salem Fredericksburg and Huntingburg attended with about 90 local members. A Page rank was conferred on three Corydon members and Rev J G Moore gave an address. Refreshments followed as the Palmyra lodge, owner of its hall, grows in strength.

Knights of Pythins Palmyra Corydon Lodge No J. G. Moore F. E. Cropsey Bullett Will J. Bullett John M. Dannenfelser Frank Self George Dannenfelser John Hammerlein Jesse S. Smith N. R. Davidson Joe Wright George Higdon George Hurst Byron Gwartney Ivan Rosenbarger Dr. W. E. Amy Charles Jordan W. H. Winter Leisler Borden Glenn Reas John Daley Charles M. Bryans Hugh Rhodes G. W. Gerrichs Joe Hoftle Beveridge McClaren Elmer Hudson Salem Joe Johnson Palmyra Lodge The Citizens Bank

Dam peril as boatmen rescued near dam spillway

Fair weather lured Cavener Fugit of 223 West Water Street and two friends Walter Anderson of Corydon Indiana and Enos Beningham of Worthington Indiana to motor boat near a dam. The United States Coast Guard answered the trouble signal and rescued them just as the craft perilously neared the dam at the head of the sails.

Cavener Fugit West Water Street United States Coast Guard Fugit Walter Anderson Corydon Ind Enos Bingham Worthington Courier Journal Paeeday

Two Page Supplement Features News and Ads

A description of a two page supplement packed with news and attractive advertisements, mirroring the main sheet. It notes overlapping content and leftover columns, suggesting ongoing late breaking news and interspersed commentary typical of a bustling newspaper edition.

John W. Lopp to Turn 92 on May 12

John W. Lopp of this place will be 92 years old next Friday May 12. Known as Uncle John he has lost some strength but remains active and highly respected. Many friends will remember him on his birthday May 12.

John W. Lopp John

Library Report Shows Monthly Circulation and Visits

Librarian Georgia Stockslager notes the month opened with 2604 volumes, 1399 borrowers at start, 910 adult visitors, and 693 juvenile visitors. New registrations occurred, with daily average visitors calculated from total materials circulated and patrons served.

Georgia Stockslager Eae

Democrats Reorganize in Corydon County Meeting

The Indiana Democratic County Central Committee met in Corydon and reorganized for the campaign. G Cleve Rainbolt was elected County Chairman with James B. Brewster as successor to Levi V. Brown as Secretary. No Vice Chairman chosen yet to allow for a woman to fill the post later.

Indiana Democratic County Central Committee Corydon G. Cleve Rainbolt James B. Brewster William Habermel Hugh Rhodes Democratic County Committee Levi V. Brown Brewster Rainbolt

American Legion Boys Clean Up Corydon Town

Harrison Post No. 123 American Legion boys cleaned Corydon last Thursday May 4 using six trucks to haul away debris. Town women sent lunches to Legion headquarters while photographer Charles Jordan captured the scene in front of W S Shuck's livery stable. Commander Ruskin F Rowe and Soldier Marshal George Higdon led the effort with the group praised for a fine cleanup.

American Legion Harrison Post No. 123 Corydon The Legion Charles Jordan W. S. Shuck Charles Democrat George Higdon Ruskin F. Rowe

Steerstedter Shows Proper Spirit After Primary Loss

Andy Steerstedter of DePauw Indiana thanks voters who supported him in the May 2 primary and urges supporters to back his opponent John K. Morris in the fall race. He says he was beaten fair and square and bears no ill will.

John K. Morris Andy Steerstedter DePauw Ind

Death of Jacob Bauer in New Middletown

Jacob Bauer of New Middletown died Sunday night at 6 o clock from a complication of diseases at age forty five years six months and one day. The funeral was held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Reform church with Rev. Ruhlmann and Rev. Rosenbarger presiding. He leaves a wife two daughters Edna and Bernice five brothers Ed Albert of New Middletown Fred and Frank of Iowa and John of unknown residence two sisters Mrs Amos Luther and Mrs Chas Watson of near New Middletown.

Jacob Bauer New Middletown Reform Church Ruhlmann Rosenbarger Edna Bernice Albert Fred Frank Iowa John Amos Luther Chas, Watson

Moyars and Friedley Wed at Corydon Office

Miss Florence Moyars and Harve Friedley of New Amsterdam married Thursday at the County Clerk's Office Corydon with Rev J H Toombs officiating. The bride works at the telephone exchange and the groom hunts for Farmers Store at New Amsterdam. They then traveled to New Albany and returned home to receive congrats from friends.

Florence Moyars Harve Friedley New Amsterdam Corydon J. H. Toombs Bunter

Young Crandall Man Dies After Ill Health

Thomas Bridgman Jr. of Crandall died Saturday night at home aged about nineteen. He is survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bridgman a brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held at Crandall M E Church Tuesday afternoon with burial in Bethlehem cemetery. He had been in ill health a long time but not bedridden until the night of his death.

Thomas Bridgman Jr Crandall Thomas Bridgman Crandall M. BE Bethlehem

Tabulated County Vote Left for Next Week

The paper notes the tabulated vote for all candidates in the May 2 primary will be continued in next week's issue. It mentions both Democratic and Republican totals for county and township offices and that the full results will publish then.

Mrs Henry Stonecipher Dies At Home Near Corydon

Mrs Armildia Stonecipher wife of Henry Stonecipher dies after a long illness Monday night May 8 at her Corydon home aged 63 years 4 months 16 days Funeral services set for Wednesday at Pleasant Ridge conducted by Rev W D Rosenbarger The bereaved include three children Mrs Otto Gleitz William Stonecipher Corydon and Mrs Eugene Hays Evansville She survives five brothers and three sisters including Sam Snyder Oklahoma Lee Snyder Alabama Jas Snyder N Madison Joseph and Geo Snyder Central Mrs Agnes Gordon Mrs Oscar Luther Corydon and Mrs Jas Harbolt Washington

Armildia Stonecipher Henry Stonecipher Corydon Pleasant Ridge W. D. Rosenbarger Otto Gleitz William Stonecipher Eugene Hays Evansville Stonecipher Snyder Sam Snyder Oklahoma Lee Snyder Alabama Jas. Snyder N. Madison Joseph Geo. Snyder Central Agnes Gordon Oscar Luther Jas. Harbolt Washington

Tuberculosis Division in County Holds Series of Public Meetings

State Board of Health Tuberculosis Division members Dr H W McKane O T Law and nurse Miss F A Dutcher visit county this week for meetings. In Lanesville over four hundred attend a program with reels and a comedy. Events continue in New Amsterdam Laconia New Salisbury and Palmyra this week.

Tuberculosis Division State Board of Health H. W. McKane O. T. Law F. A. Dutcher Lanesville New Amsterdam Laconia New Salisbury Palmyra

Death of Mrs Sarah ER Shireman Near Corydon

Mrs Sarah ER Shireman widow of Jacob Shireman died suddenly Saturday at 2 o clock at her daughter Mrs Thos Brandenburgs home northeast of Corydon where she had lived for years. She was 62 years 8 months and leaves Alonzo Otto and Mrs Ola Brandenburg. Funeral services were held Sunday at the U B church Corydon and burial followed at Jordan cemetery. The death came unexpectedly after illness Saturday evening.

Sarah ER. Shireman Jacob Shireman Thos. Brandenburg Corydon Alonzo and Otto Shireman Ola Brandenburg U B Jordan Cemetery

Candidate for Treasurer at Eureka Telephone Company

Mrs Florence Denny of DePauw announces her candidacy for Treasurer of the Eureka Telephone Company. She is a widow and will earn her living. The election will be held at Corydon on Saturday June 3.

Florence Denny DePauw Eureka Telephone Company Corydon

Cunningham Crecelius Couple Wed at Corydon Clerk's Office

Miss Fannie Cunningham of Scott township and Mr Albert Crecelius of New Amsterdam married Tuesday morning at the Corydon Clerk's Office. Rev Will Brandenburg officiated. This is the groom's second marriage after his first wife died about a year ago. Friends extended congratulations.

Fannie Cunningham Scott Township Albert Crecelius New Amsterdam Corydon Will Brandenburg

Mary Fair Dies in Calwell Kansas at 72

John Routh received a message announcing the death of his sister Mrs. Mary Fair at Calwell Kansas on Monday morning. She was seventy two years old and the widow of the late Andrew Fair. Mr. Routh is the sole surviving member of a family of eleven children.

Mary Fair Kans John Routh Calwell Kan Andrew Fair

Misa Faith Dropeey Returns After Petersburg Teaching Term

Misa Faith Dropeey completed a school term in Petersburg and returned home Monday.

Misa Faith Dropeey Petersburg

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Sectu Ee Louisville MR Shank OF Knights OF Pythias Librarian's Report Eeee Ereae Cleve Rainbolt American Legion Boys Steerstedter Harrison County Moyars Friedley Thos. Bridgman Jr al Township Cunningham—Crecelius
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