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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1923
Page
2
Personal recollections by J Edward Murr recount life in Harrison County thirty to forty years ago. Stories cover pioneer fashion barn door trousers sun bonnets and old time manners, weddings on one horse, church etiquette, and hardy aging residents with vivid local details and humor.
A reminiscence of 19th century dress and daily life in Harrison County Ohio. The narrator recalls breakfast shawls for warmth, Civil War era Army blue coats, and the habits of pioneer families protecting against drafts and cold. He notes skills like blacksmithing, weaving, herb knowledge, and hunting lore passed down through generations.
A candidate for treasurer of the Eureka Telephone Company announces intent to run at the annual election in Corydon on Saturday June 2. The candidate expresses qualifications and pledges careful service and asks stockholders for their votes. Signed by Mrs. Clem Bussabarger.
In memory of our mother and grandmother Sarah A Peru who departed life January 10 1923 near Corydon aged eighty one years She was our treasure joy and pride We love her though she is gone Dear old grandmother how we miss you The poem speaks of restful sleep and reunion with the Lord Daughter and grand daughter Lillie
Florence Simon Denny announces her candidacy for Treasurer of the Eureka Telephone Company after solicited by stockholders. She asks for the support of all stockholders and signs the notice.
Baltimore May 9 Democrats win a landslide in the city’s municipal election. Howard W. Jackson defeats Republican incumbent William F. Broening by about 24,000 votes to become mayor as Democrats seize mayoralty, controller, council president, and most council seats.
Notice states the regular annual meeting of Eureka Telephone Company stockholders in Harrison County Indiana will be held in Corydon on Saturday June 2 1923 at 10 a m to elect officers and conduct other business as needed. A R McRae president and Sam D Breeden secretary sign the notice.
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