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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1912
Page
7
Corydon residents report market activity carloads of corn at the Elevator and horse and cattle feeds. Contacts include Lucrene and Bullett companies offering tires and storage. Several local residents travel to Louisville New Albany and beyond for medical and family visits while upcoming Decoration services and clean-up day mobilize the town.
The fifth Corydon High School Alumni Association banquet will be held in the Christian church basement Friday evening May 24. Albert F. Funkhouser, class of 1884, will be toastmaster. Cook's Orchestra of Louisville will provide music and tickets are available from Miss Clara Wright, treasurer.
184 acre farm four miles south of Corydon on the Mauck port pike offered for sale within thirty days. Contact Aaron Miller in Eureka via Corydon Indiana phone and mail address R. R. 4 for details.
Halleck Mathews announces the Steamer Lena May will offer an excursion from Leavenworth to Louisville on July 4th. Passengers are invited to join the river trip and celebrate with a day cruise.
Hallick Mathews offers 500 acres in Kentucky for sale. About 250 acres cultivated with tobacco potential, rich pasture, several springs, and multiple buildings. Timbered option $3500, without timber $2500. Location listed as New Amsterdam.
William Berryman a young Webster township farmer died March 8 1912 after a four month illness of pulmonary consumption He was born September 30 1881 aged 30 years 7 months and 8 days He leaves a widow M Katie Rupp one brother one sister and other relatives A child born January 2 1911 preceded him in death The Rev Theodore Mueller officiated at New Middletown Reformed Church and interment followed The family notes his devotion and good character and mentions a church affiliation added as an obituary plug for W H Bullett & Sons Inc
Dr J Fryrear expresses gratitude for past votes and considers running for Posey township assessor in 1914. He thanks supporters and notes readiness to campaign again if able, signing as a grateful neighbor. Also mentions J J Bulleit & Son offering paint and varnish.
Miss Georgia Crawford of Crawford and Blish Moneyhan of Mitchell wed at the bride’s West Poplar home Monday at eight. Rev L T Taylor of the U B church performed the ceremony witnessed by immediate relatives. The bride, a longtime Eureka Exchange hello girl, and the groom a Monon R R fireman plan a short stay with her parents.
The board asks all interested to contribute yearly for cemetery care. Contributions will be used to beautify and maintain grounds. Mail donations to Ben R. Kirkham, treasurer, or give to John Reeves, Nate Wilbiar, Roy Shields, Joel F. Russell, or Andy Ansett by order of the Board of Trustees.
More than three thousand voters registered on May 9 at multiple polling places for the city election. Those who did not register May 9 will have two additional opportunities in September and October.
The May Commission ers Court proceedings dismiss a free gravel road petition in Blue River township while orders are issued for surveys on multiple blue river, Spencer, Morgan and Harrison township roads. Clarence Quebbeman is engineer. Jacob Heuser and Joseph L Walk are viewers. several chainmen rodmen and markers are named. All surveyed roads are under three miles and will be improved without elections.
A court in session daily last week and especially busy Friday. The Irwin case went to a jury around ten in the morning and Judge Ridley presided through the day, hearing five trials mostly accounts suits. Many witnesses testified during the proceedings.
The Democratic primary results list elected committeemen in 28 precincts across Harrison and surrounding townships including Harrison township East precinct Dan Sharp South-east Jacob Stevens South-west Hugh Rhodes North-west Ira Davis Boone West Taylor Wilson Boone East Harry Ashton teeth Amos W Yeager North W Best Posey West Benj Barger South-east E L Smith North-east Jacob Roudenbush Franklin North Raleigh Watter South Conrad Richert Morgan North Jon G Boston South Peter Stamm Blue River North Frank D Croyden South fd Briscoe Washington North Cyrus Mauck North James M Sherrill Taylor Frank Heimbaugh Webster East John Bowling Webster West Paul Seipel Jackson East Albert Stevens West Eli Crayden Spencer North Frank Briscoe South Eph Engleman Scott S D Breeden
Memorial services are set for 11 00 a m Sunday May 26 1912 in Laconia by Ulric Dahlgren Post No 470 G A R Department of Indiana with Rev Brown of Central Indiana delivering the address. The post will also host Decoration services at Rehoboth on May 30 1912 with speakers and invitations extended to Sunday Schools and secret orders to join and help ensure a successful day. Sylvanus Steepleton Commander G A R Post No 470.
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