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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1920
Page
2
The OCR shows partial lines from a bank balance sheet listing Resources Loans and Discounts U. S. Bonds Other Bonds and Securities Banking House and Real Estate Furniture and Fixtures Due from Banks and Trust Capital Stock paid in Surplus Exchange Discounts and Interest Dividends Unpaid Demand Deposits Time Certificates Total Liabilities with numeric values partial.
A centennial booklet commemorates the establishment of the first U B Sunday School in 1820 with a program led by Dr John George Pfrimmer. The event marks the church education milestone and honors early organizers.
Governor Goodrich will speak during the four day Centennial meeting in Corydon May 20 to 23. Noted U B church leaders and speakers including Prof UHonline Rev Clippineer Bishop Fout Bishop Mathews Bishop Bell Mr BE Albertson and Hon Jesse Eschhbauch will attend. The event marks the 190 year origin of the first United Brethren Sunday School at Pfrimmer s Chapel founded by the late Dr John George Pfrimmer.
A detailed schedule from Thursday to Sunday outlines devotions, addresses, and reports by church leaders from Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia, and beyond. Speakers include Rev. W. E. Snyder, Prof. A. O. De Weese, Gov. James P. Goodrich, Bishop G. M. Mathews, and many regional figures. The note adds logistics for Centennial Headquarters at United Brethren Church with lodging, meals, and transportation details.
Miss Aliene Kopp visits aunt Mrs James Holliday south of Corydon. Miss Mary Holliday stays a few days in Louisville. Mrs Mary Hurst and daughter Mise Tiertensa visit Louisville on business. Mrs Wayne Cunningham and daughter Pernice return to De Pauw after a visit in South Boone. Miss Cora Reeves departs for Louisville for employment. Frank and Ralph Anderson of Louisville attended the primary and met old friends at Laconia. Mr and Mrs George Brown of Washington Township wed at Brandenburg Ky last Thursday. Mrs Brown was Lena Robison of Clifton. Ladies Aid of Laconia reports new chairs for the hall for more comfortable seating.
Classified ad from Georgetown Indiana by M Byrne offering a new 4 90 Chevrolet and bargains on used cars including a 12 3w CC. Includes contact for buyer attention.
Corydon Public Schools outline a week of Baccalaureate on May 16 at the public school auditorium by Rev. W. A. Alexander, Senior Class Day on May 17, Alumni Banquet May 18, and Commencement on May 19 with Major Arthur R. Robinson delivering the address and Dreyer's orchestra providing music. The list shows 25 seniors including Norma Voppe, Roy Taylor, Olga Smith, Frank Jordan, and Elizabeth Davis, followed by Grade Commencement on May 20. The note cites Class motto Tonight We Launch, Class colors green and white, and flower white rose, with board of education and staff names listed.
Farmers learn that high profits come from soil with rich humus and ample plant food. Tomato crops vary widely, with some New Jersey farms delivering over 7 tons per acre and 28 percent yielding 10 to 12 tons. For Harrison County soil, a 3-10-4 mix is recommended to boost nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash for early ripening and disease resistance.
Calumet Fertilizer Co of New Albany Indiana endorses their plant food for tomatoes tobacco and potatoes with recommendations on broadcast and drill methods. Local agents list includes Becker Sons Corydon J G Zabel Lanesville Barnes Bros Elizabeth Co H Ashworth Crandall Q M Martin Corydon Jct Jos F Pinaire Rameey E J Bye Milltown Palmyra. Also listed are vintage vehicles for sale and a note on Mrs Chas Weilbaker undergoing tumor removal at Deaconess Hospital Louisville.
The Democrat notes printing delays due to a late issue and a family bereavement. It records the Langford couple of Byrneville welcoming a daughter on May 6.
A breeders column states the 1920 season will run at the farm one and a half miles west of New Middletown with a service fee of $9.00 for a living foal.
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