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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1923
Page
5
Classified items include three sows with six pigs each for sale and other ads. James Mathes seeks a lost phosphate bag finder. Mrs Waldo Flock handles sale inquiries. Also mentions bank vault safety boxes and grocery ad by R L Miller Corydon Indiana.
The Otterbein Guild girls of the United Brethren church plan a home-made candy and cake sale on Saturday May 19 at Miles' Variety Store. The WAHL-GRABLE CO advertises galvanized tin work including gutters and spouts for orders.
Mrs. Lorena Emily of east town called Monday and ordered the Democrat sent to her son John W. Fravel of Kansas City Missouri as a birthday present.
A plant notice lists Golden Sweets Red Moody's White Brazil and Yellow Yams sweet potato plants available at 30 cents per 100 with postage extra. The notice is signed by Mrs. Clarence Kopp.
Mr and Mrs Wynn and Mr Bragg report W H Bussabarger is helping make the Lakeland Florida canning factory a success during the winter season.
Rev. Jesse W. Shuck of Heth township pursues farming alongside his minister duties. He has 50 acres of wheat promising, with 40 acres of corn and 4 acres of tomatoes to plant.
Seed listing advertises okra seed for sale at W H Bulleit and Sons. Describes okra as a fine food with versatile preparation methods and encourages new buyers to try it.
Mr and Mrs James W Sherrill of Washington township have left their rented farm to reside in Valley City due to long standing ill health. They are described as fine people with many friends.
Afise Christene Keller and James Walker both IU students stayed Sunday and Monday with her parents Mr and Mrs L C Keller. Philip Moesser of Martinsville accompanied the group during their Bloomington visit.
George Uhl of Palmyra Indiana advertises pure bred registered Big Type Poland China hogs for sale in several ages and both sexes. He lists contact as R R 1 Palmyra Indiana and Palmyra Exchange phone. The notice also mentions Mr and Mrs Clem Rosenbarger and Ernest, along with Mrs Caroline Ball and Mrs Rose B Kenyon of New Albany visiting Corydon, with Rosenbarger returning from Florida to seek a house.
A letter from J. H. Dannreuther of Foresman Indiana asks to update his mailing address since a post office has opened there. He notes dry conditions, a light wheat crop, and that most farmers have their corn planted.
C W Thomas says they and Mrs Thomas, their daughter Margaret, and Mr and Mrs Harry Trotter will depart Lake Hamilton Florida and travel by car to Corydon, passing through Washington DC en route.
A fifteen month old pure bred Jersey heifer is offered for sale or will trade for good shoots.
The Wahl-Grable Co offers repair and oiling for harnesses M-2-3. The short notice advertisement highlights maintenance services for teams or equipment requiring harness care.
Mrs Lucy Irwin of Louisville widow of Archibald Irwin, aged seventy six, visited relatives here last week and appeared active and much younger than her years.
A preaching and Communion service is set at Black's Chapel next Sunday at 2 o'clock conducted by Dr. Farr. A quarterly conference will be held at New Middletown Saturday afternoon and is open to all.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hill visited Mrs. W C Glenn then drove home to Lawrenceburg Kentucky in their new car. Mrs Hill spent a week in town and he joined her after a Sunday drive.
Mr and Mrs Ferman Ashcraft and two children James Oscar and Joseph George and Mr and Mrs Mack Byrd of Cass Indiana are visiting Mrs Ethel Daugherty and Mrs Fannie Walden of Leavenworth. They came in their auto.
Henry C. Ferguson aged 74 visited the town yesterday and came to this office. he has been in poor health for four years. His wife Mrs. Ferguson aged 75 has also been in poor health but is better now.
Advertises a used rubber tired buggy in need of buyer. Signed by Charles W. Evans.
Marion Lamb of Taylor township will hold a public auction on Saturday June 2 to dispose of his personal property before moving to Indianapolis. Mr and Mrs Lamb have resided in Taylor township all their lives and have many friends in the area.
Maurice Brown an oil well mechanic from Augusta Kansas formerly of this county and his wife arrived in Corydon last Thursday to visit his parents at Dogwood. They traveled by automobile. Also Mr and Mrs W H Keller and daughter Ruth have returned home after months in Daytona Florida with Keller back to work daily.
Auction notice for a June 2 sale at Lamb's Ridge Taylor township by Chas Neel listing items including lawn swing, Eureka Telephone share and box, Home Comfort range, organ, copper kettles, 25 and 32 gallon containers, and various household furniture with lunch provided by Rogers Camp Ground Sunday School. Tyrell Davis, Clerk.
A dated notice seeking female attendants and two cooks plus married couples. Address correspondence to Superintendent Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth in Fort Wayne Indiana with M 0 4 w. The fragmentary call appears to request staff for a state institution.
Display ad notes Marion Lamb's sale in Taylor township to appear in the Democrat for the coming week. Reading lists include safety boxes for rent at Corydon State Bank vault and social events at local halls.
Corydon State Bank officials relocated to a new bank building opposite the courthouse. They moved in Friday night after business hours and conducted their first business on Saturday. The Bedford stone front with marble and plate glass houses a fire and burglar proof vault and safe, marking a valuable town improvement.
Mrs Rellie Lottick wife of Conrad Lottick died Saturday morning at 6 30 of heart trouble at her New Albany home. She fell last fall injuring herself and never fully recovered. Born in the county she lived here until eighteen years ago. Survived by husband two sons Clyde Corydon and Carl New Albany two grandsons Lynne and Vern two brothers Charles J Treece Elizabeth Edward Treece Louisville and a sister Mrs Mary Case Winfield Kansas. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon from the family residence by Rev C B Black of Trinity M E church with burial in Fairview cemetery.
Luther Jones aged seventy five and his wife seventy six moved from Crawford county to Corydon a year ago. Jones long served as township trustee and assessor and was a respected farmer in Crawford. The couple has been married for over fifty one years and lived on the same Crawford farm until their move to Corydon.
Leonard Evans and sister Hazel visit brothers Roy and Charles Evans in this place while their mother Mrs. Carl Englehart lies ill in Louisville. She is at Deaconess hospital after gallstone surgery and daughter Ruth Evans works at the Kresges store. Mrs. Englehart formerly lived in Corydon and is the widow of Lee Evans, with many friends hoping for her recovery.
New Middletown Vibing Company announces a Mazr-28-tf offering enabling farmers to swap wheat for carnation flour. Market guidance and sample terms provided for willing suppliers and buyers.
Mrs C F Davidson of Columbia Tennessee visited her parents Mr and Mrs C H Ginkins Monday and Tuesday and her husband’s parents Mr and Mrs Samuel Davidson of New Salisbury yesterday. She attended her mother’s sixty four birthday celebration and brought a cake with candied flower designs. The cake was of the finest quality and the writer samples it. Mrs Ginkins’ friends wish her many more happy years.
The notice lists Corydon Indiana and marks Mar 14 as a 3 month graduate timeline for Dr Ber Page a veterinarian graduate based in Corydon Indiana. The short item confirms a local professional credential in the veterinary field.
Mrs. Esther Pfeiffer wife of Robi Pfeiffer died in Louisville last Thursday May 10 after years of ill health. A niece of Mrs. L A Meech she visited Corydon often and made many friends here where she was known as Miss Sutton.
Mrs. Margaret Stevens widow of John Stevens died Sunday April eight at the home of her son A. J. Stevens in York Nebraska. She was seventy eight years old and born in this county before going West about fifty years ago. She was a sister of Mrs. Geo H Mathes of this place. An obituary will be published next week.
The Lanesville Ball Club edged the Floto Athletic Club of Louisville 8 to 7 in a tight matchup. Lanesville outslugged in batting while Floto shone in fielding. key hits included two-base hits by Simler Lyskowinski and Sonner and three-base hits by Taylor Gleitz. Time was 1 hour 45 minutes with umpires Carter and Dee Day. next game at Georgetown on Sunday May 20.
Dr. Thomas F. Moran of Purdue University Lafayette will deliver the Memorial Day address in Corydon on May 30. Moran, a respected Indiana educator and public speaker, is expected to give a worthwhile talk at the Memorial services this year.
The Crandall baseball team defeated the Silver Grove Indians 18 to 6 in a Sunday game, achieving its first shut-out this season. Crandall Battery W Fellmy and Emils. Batter ies Silver Grove Zerman Bott Mauck. Crandall to play Louisville team next Sunday May 20 1923 at 2 15 PM.
A group of neighbors gathered to break about six acres of corn ground for Mrs. Vina Pitman and children. Helpers included James Mathes Noble Fleck William Engleman Daniel Fawyer Millard Eaton Amzie Eaton Frank Hickman Harve Barrow Heber Elrod Jesse Fleck and Edward Starrett who prepared the ground and planted the corn.
Advertises Monarch Malleable Ranges urging buyers to inspect before purchase. Highlights Vitrefused glass cleating to prevent rust, patented Duplex draft for even air flow and efficient combustion, claims no dead fuel in the fire box. Sold by J J Bulleit & Son as sole agents.
Herbert N. Harrison, three, of Byrneville dies after a bean becomes lodged in his throat during play. Doctors attempt removal and perform surgery but he does not recover, burial held in Byrneville on Thursday afternoon.
The third quarterly meeting for the Corydon charge will be held at Corydon M E church next Sunday May 20 services at 1030 AM with Dr M A Farr District Superintendent preaching. Dr Farr will also attend quarterly meetings at Black's Chapel New Middletown Elizabeth and New Amsterdam for Mauckport circuit.
Leftover items include Music Winners Contest in Corydon Schools and last day of Clifton school. Milltown news. Laconia beats Mauckport 7 to 2. South Boone notes. Cradle Roll day at Thompson's Chapel. Respects for Jacob Hiser by New Salisbury I O F Lodge. Burning of Walter Bullit's barn at Silver Hills. Indiana Democratic Editorial Association meeting at Vincennes June 8 and 9. Other matters of equal value await next week.
A 34 acre farm near Corydon offers a bran-new house, good soil, timber, and a spring. Price available from Old Capital Real Estate Agency. Bargain offered for quick sale.
Notice from Harrison County Indiana May Term 1923 orders County Auditor to notify Arthur S. Miller and Elmer S. Miller to resume and push to completion the 1916 road contract between the Board of Commissioners and the Miller brothers or face contract penalties. Dated May 8 1923. Signed by the Board of Commissioners and Attest: C W Smith A H Co.
Harrison County Board of Commissioners alerts contractor Charles J Treece to immediately finish the free gravel road project in Boone township within two years from February 6 1917 or face penalties for practical abandonment as recorded in the contract with the county.
John W. Sherman died in Canon City Colorado in March 1923 after his family had lived in the state for years. Mrs. Colvin was formerly Miss Agnes Blume sister of Mrs. Vesta Rippy of Georgetown. News of the death was delayed before being received.
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