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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1916
Page
4
A New York label explains Royal Baking Powder is made from cream of tartar derived from grapes and adds wholesome qualities to food. It contrasts other brands using alum or phosphate for cheaper substitutes, urging consumers to value quality over price.
Local ads note soy beans and cow peas at The Elevator. calls for cut flowers through Mrs. Jas Luckett. several visitors and travels to Indianapolis and New Albany. farm sales, horse and cattle listings, and a Ford automobile purchase in Corydon. Posts include local happenings and business notices across Corydon and surrounding townships.
The Taylor township schools hold their annual commencement on Wednesday night May 24 at Glenwood Church. Rev. M. A. Cossaboom of Corydon will deliver the commencement address.
Lanesville High School wrapped up term on Friday May 5 with every student passing final exams. Prof and Mrs C H Stanley hosted a Thursday May 4 gathering honoring the students. Attendees included Misses Mattie Loitch Georgia Benson Lulu Markwell Claudina Zollman Monzola Meyer Nellie Lotich Fern Lyskowinski Verda Berg Rellaerg Neva Shine Clara Zollman Emma Hussing Elizabeth Eve and Messrs Jerry Walter Urban Zollman Herman Zollman Paul Reagan Willie Hussing Wayne Lyskowinski Robert Walther. The event featured purple and white decorations and refreshments. Several students who had roomed at Lanesville during winter have since returned home.
Martha Graham, Dennis Pennington's surviving daughter, aged ninety, intends to attend the Centennial with kin from the Pennington family. The article recalls Pennington's influence, Graham's extended family, and a note on her lineage and ancestors.
Violet Pinaire and James Coarsey wed at the hotel in Lake Hamilton with about 160 guests. Rev. Bell of Bartow officiated. vows were exchanged as pink and white decorations shimmered. The couple plans a two week coast honeymoon and will reside at the Mosmat/Mosmat residence.
Community notes show visits by Ivan, Mary and Ona Hannel to Preston Hamand family. A Saturday ball game between Corydon and Slabtown ended 10 to 0 in favor of Slabtown. Births include a girl named Margaret Belle to Roy and wife. Various visits span Mt. Solomon to Rosenbarger households with neighbors sharing time Sunday.
Gad Briles sued McCoy for 3009 damages over an October 20 1915 assault. A circuit court jury returned a verdict for the defendant Monday morning after being submitted Saturday evening.
The Annual District Meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Church will be held in Crandall tomorrow May 15 with a day and evening session. Delegates from across the district are expected and Mrs Hyde of New Albany will lecture at night inviting all to attend.
Vehicle for sale described as a reliable ranabout in excellent condition. Seeks to trade up to a larger car and offers a bargain for a quick sale. Contact details not provided.
The commissioner of Harrison Circuit Court announces a public auction in Laconia Indiana. Real estate includes the south half of the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter section 30 township 4S range 4E totaling about 20 acres and several town lots in Laconia. Two thirds of appraised value starts the bidding with deferred payments and notes secured by mortgage.
Sealed bids must be received at the Auditor's office in Corydon Indiana by 2 P M on Tuesday June 191 to furnish all material and construct the Kerr Ford bridge over Buck Creek Posey township Plans specify fills at South and North ends with precise widths heights slopes and lengths The work is governed by the Board of Commissioners J L OBannon A H C m 12w
In Harrison Circuit Court 1915 term a decree directs sale of real estate in Harrison Township. The administrator Ghelmes I Wright seeks to raise 19740.40 plus interest by auction at Corydon court house between 10 AM and 4 PM for part of Lot 8 in New Middletown described by bounds from Main Street to stone in grass. If rents fail to cover decree, the property may be sold as needed to satisfy costs. Attorneys Rannon and Miller represent the case.
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