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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1909

Page

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Baccalaureate Exercises For OrYdon High Class of ’69

The Or Ydon High School Class of 69 held baccalaureate exercises Sunday evening in the auditorium. Rev Ac Irvine and Rev W Z Barette spoke as Rev Lalue delivered the address to a large attentive crowd. Music by Bligh School included three choruses and a trio by Bessie Miller Clara Bennett Hazel Bussabarger with Barbara Cook at the piano. Five graduates are this year. Commencement set for Friday evening.

Orydon High School Ac. Irvine W. 2 Barette Lalue Bligh School Bessie Miller Clara Bennett Hazel Bussabarger Barbara Cook

Mrs Willard Tindall Read Obituary

Mrs Emma Viola Tindall wife of Willard Tindall died at her Central home Tuesday May 11 after months of lung trouble She was 26 and a U B church member The funeral was at Centr church Friday conducted by Rev Toombs She is survived by husband a daughter her parents five brothers and four sisters born July 8 188? Died Sept 1 1902 No further details available

Emma Viola Tindall Willard Tindall Central Severa U. B. Church Centr Toombs Rhe Wa Wim Smith Alrs. Tindall Dsi Willard Vinelal U. BR. Church Rebecca Anne Preasen Terre Haute Wine Smith Mineola Swan Pone

Auction Ad For Traction Engine And Separator

Suerill Ward advertises sale by public auction at John Brewster’s farm three miles south of Elizabeth. Items include a traction engine a grain separator and a water tank. Sale on Saturday May 29 1909 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. cash only. May 20 notice.

Suerill Ward John Brewster Elizabeth

Real Estate Sale by Commissioner Timperman in Morgan Township

Woman J Timperman a commissioner will sell the Timperman real estate on the premises in Morgan township two miles northeast of Bradford on Saturday June 6 at one oclock There are 431 11 acres of land to be sold at that time See sale bills for descrip tion of land and terms of sale

Wmn. J. Timperman Timperman Morgan Township Bradford

Christian church Ladies' Aid sale planned for June

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Christian church will hold a sale during the first week in June. A fine line of dry goods, jewelry, and men's and women's furnishings will be offered for sale. Cream and cake will be served daily during the sale.

Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church

Decoration Services For Hiram Spencer Post 31a G Alt

Decoration services in Elizabeth Indiana on May 28 with Grand Army posts marching to AP I church then to cemetery. Flower Brigade to form in line under J Treece. Rev Whitsett and Rev Niles to speak. Music by Elizabeth choir with Mrs V Wolpert and J C Winders as master of ceremonies. Attendees urged to honor dead comrades with flowers.

Hiram Spencer G. Alt. Elizabeth Elizabeth 1.C.C. F M. Wy Ajand DD Mareh AP. I Kovetnek Plm C. I. A Wilderbrind J. Treece Dr. Whitsett New Albany C. EL. Niles Elizabeth Eheir Vina Wolpert T. W. Horton J. C. Winders Pest Alt L. C

Fire damages summer kitchen and wash house on East Chestnut

A small fire last Monday destroyed the summer kitchen and wash house of FF A Balleit on East Chestnut street. Mrs Balleit lit a washer fire near the stove and sparks ignited clothes washing machine and other items. The fire department arrived in time to save Mr Bullett's residence.

FF. A. Balleit East Chestnut Street

Death of William C Fetzer near Corydon

William C Fetzer died at his home two miles northwest of Corydon on Monday after brief illness from typhoid fever and pneumonia. Funeral services were held at Oak Grove church with burial in the church cemetery. He had been married twice, survived by four children Nellie Clarence Daniel and Nelena, and was a member of the Modern Woodmen lodge and the Methodist church.

William Fetzer Corydon Oak Grove Church Melock Nlm Rumbier Jann Irendle Gresham Camp Woodmien Anna Bonames Cora Lennon Daniel F. Lemmon Nellie Clarence Daniel Nelena Modern Woodmen Lodge Methodist Church

For Sale Machinery and Farm Equipment in Indiana

The undersigned offers a 20 horsepower traction engine a Nichols and Shepard grain separator a Jenny corn shredder a Brenan circular saw mill a Desley corn crusher and a 3 gun steam plow all in working order. Prefer to sell as a lot for details call or write Linor Bavar Mazebeth Indiana Harrison County Phone uz

Lino Bavar Es Mazebeth Ind Harrison County

Wiseman and Stoner United in White Cloud nuptials

Miss Ora Wiseman daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Wiseman and Mr Willard Stoner son of Mrs Elizabeth Stoner were married at the bride’s parents home near White Cloud Sunday at four o clock The ceremony was performed by Rev E L LaRue pastor of Corydon M E church in the presence of many relatives and friends A sumptuous supper followed and the couple are held in high esteem by hosts of relatives and friends

Ora Wiseman Joseph Wiseman Willard Stoner Elizabeth Stoner White Cloud Res. EL Ol LaRue Corydon M. E

Decoration services held at Georgetown cemetery May 23

Decoration services will be held at the Georgetown cemetery next Sunday May 23 by the old soldiers Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Odd Fellows and Modern Woodmen. Everybody cordially invited to attend. There is strong local interest in these services. Let the people turn out.

Georgetown Old Soldiers Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters Odd Fellows Indiana

Pension Offer From Lew M. O Bannon in Corydon Ind

A notice offers pension assistance by Lew M. O Bannon for eligible individuals. Instructions request including return postage and provide his Corydon Indiana address for replies.

Lew M. O’ Bannon Corydon, Ind

Public Sale of Real Estate in Jackson Township

Jacob Miser Commissioner will sell the real estate of the late Dr R R Sigler on the premises in Jackson township on Saturday May 29 at 1 oclock. See sale bills for land description and sale terms. For cow peas contact Wm M Engleman at Eureka phone. 28-4

Jacob Miser R.r.sigler Jackson Township

Nine room Corydon house for rent with cow pens

A good nine room house in Corydon for rent. One of the best houses in the town. Hanpreuer and Hisey are associated. Also for sale by Wm. M. Engleman five miles northwest of Corydon cow pens for sewing. Address Corydon BR. RR. 4 Eureka phone. 28 4.

Corydon Wm. M. Engleman

Cotner Fined Heavily for Assault and Battery Case

William E. Cotner of Elizabet h was fined one hundred thirty seven dollars and fifty cents for assault and battery on Hiram L. Wes singer. The trial before special Judge William Ridley began Monday and ended Friday with a jury verdict after renewed deliberation.

William E. Cotner Hiram L. Kessinger William Ridley William FE. Cotner Elizabeth Hiram L. Wessinger Ridley Roem Clyde RR. Lottick Wilson Self Lew MM. O’ Bannot Douglass Viehard Major W. Funk Cron NK. Ciwartney

Correction on editors and remarks about Barney Democrat

The Democrat editor was absent last week when an announcement advertised M. Barney, Dist Superintendent of the Antisaloon League and a Bryan Democrat, to speak at the court house yard on Saturday May 15 at 2 pm. The paper notes Barney spoke as announced but declines to label him a Bryan Democrat, citing past campaigning for Republican candidates and urging that Democrats be elected to the legislature.

The Democrat M. Barney Antiesaloon League Court House Yard Barney Indiana Bryan Court House

Temperance Speaking Dates Listed Across Towns

A list of temperance talks scheduled from May 20 to May 25 in multiple towns. Speakers include Rev. akRue, Judge Kirkham, John Heth, Chas Rhodes, Rev. W. Bartle, Abe Sieg, Trev Podd, and John Keth with venues at srles school house Harrison township Hill Grove Central Depauw Valley City New Middletown and other local sites.

Woc Melt Vans Landing Laconia Mauckport akRue Judge Kirkham Srles Harrison Township John Heth Chas. Rhodes Hill Grove Bartle Central Depauw Abe Sieg Valley City Trev John Keth New Middletown

House and Land for Sale South of Corydon on Laconia Pike

A house and one acre of land on the Laconia pike near Corydon are offered for sale. The property includes a dwelling, stable, shop, and smokeshouse. Also offered is a five-horse-power gas engine for sale.

Corydon Laconia Pike

Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors

A note of gratitude from Tindali Winnarp thanking friends and neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of his wife Seiunma Winnarp.

Seiunma Winnarp Tindali

Scott Township Office Day Notice

Sam D. Breeden fixes Monday each week as his office day in Scott Township for citizen access and official business notifications.

Scott Township Sam D. Breeden

Franklin Township Trustee Sets Weekly Office Day

William W. Williams announces fixed Monday office day at Lanesville for Franklin Township, establishing weekly schedule.

Lanesville W. W. Williams

For Sale or Trade Work Horse Seeks Safe Carriage Pair

For sale or trade a reliable work horse from Lew M. O Bannon seeks a carriage and saddle horse. Wants a safe animal for women and children. United States of America.

Minstrel Show Excites Corydon Audience at High School

About twenty two youths from Corydon presented a two part minstrel program at the High School Auditorium under G A Parker of the J Bassett Willard Entertainment Bureau Cincinnati. The show featured songs jokes an Olio with Ethiopian hue disguises and closed with Way Down In Alabam. The Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church sponsored the event and praised the performances.

Corydon G.A. Parker J. Bassett Willard

Eating and Drinking at Wahl's Store

Mr. George B. Wahl hosted a large group at his Pullett Block business with wife and traveling salesman Mr. Edward Urer. Mrs. Wahl served coffee and cake while Frarer showcased oil cooking stoves. A visitor claimed one gallon of stove oil yields heat equal to gasoline and costs six cents less. Wahl displayed two and three burner oil stoves.

George B. Wahl Pullett Block Edward Uarer Tell City Ind Mr. Frarer Wahl Harer

Harrison Township Commencement Slated at Corydon High

Harrison Township Public School will hold commencement in Corydon High School Auditorium during the first week. Date to be announced later. A prominent speaker will deliver the principal address and music will be provided. Everyone invited. Trustee W. H. Bissanaranr 1 Tp.

Harrison Township Corydon High School W. HH Bissanaranr

Big Sunday School Celebration At Pfrimmer Chapel

The Pfrimmer's Chapel Sunday School plans a large celebration on July 15 with top national speakers and local talent. All Sunday Schools in the county are invited to attend, with details to follow.

Pfrimmer’s Chapel F. M. Karri J. W. Devisch

Joint Decoration Services Held in Corydon May 50 1909

Joint decoration services will be held in Corydon on Sunday May 50 1909 by the G A R The Modern Woodmen Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows Maccabees and Ben Hur. Each Lodge meets at 1 PM at their halls. Rev F T Porter of New Albany and Rev J LaRue of Corydon will deliver addresses.

Corydon Modern Woodmen Knights of Pythias Odd Fellows Maccabees Ben Hurs F. T. Porter New Albany J. LaRue

Lamb Cotner Couple Wed at Martin Hotel

Miss Corena Lamb and Mr. Harry Cotner were married at the Martin Hotel on Saturday at 2 oclock. Rev. K I LaRue officiated. The bride is a Buena Vista school teacher. The groom is a young farmer known for his industry.

Corena Lamb Harry Cotner Martin Hotel K. I. LaRue Buena Vista

Notice to Teachers May August Examinations

Notice to Teachers Examinations in Manual Training Sewing and Cooking may be taken in May June July and August in each county at the regular examination for teachers license AMZIE IANNAPEL County Superintendent

Amzie Iannapel

Take your wheat to the Elevator for highest market price

Farmers are urged to bring their wheat to the Elevator to obtain the best market price or exchange for flour. The notice emphasizes prompt action and favorable rates for yield during the period referenced.

Harrison County Sunday School Convention Closes

The 21st Harrison County Sunday School Association convention met in U B church with J P Louden presiding. Secretary J H Heth reported seventy of seventy three county schools submitted statistics. J W Vaughn stood in for FE W Halpenny and delivered valuable work. incumbents were re elected.

Harrison County Sunday School Association U. B J. P. Louden J. H. Heth FE. W. Halpenny J. W. Vaughn Kentucky Blis

Death of Mrs. Christena Gates in Heth Township

Mrs Christena Gates died at her son Andrew Gates home in Heth township on Sunday May aged eighty. Widowed from Philip Cates she was known across the county and survived by several children. Rev Forwood of Central conducted the funeral at Mt Aion church in Heth township on Monday May 10, with interment in the local cemetery.

Christena Cates Andrew Gates Heth Township Philip Cates Ias Forwood Central Mt. Aion

Christian Churches hold Scottsburg district meeting

The annual meeting of the Christian Churches of the Fourteenth District of Indiana will meet in Scottsboro for a two day session. Rev. W P D Bartle of Corydon is on the program Friday night to discuss Brotherhood of the Disciples of Christ.

Christiaa Fourteenth District Indiana Scottsboro W. PD. Bartle Corydon Brotherhood of the Desciples of Christ

Corydon Alumni Banquet Tickets On Sale Until May 24

Tickets for the annual Corydon Alumni Association banquet cost TS cents each and are available to Miss Winifred Brewster or Miss Rose Keller. Members who have not paid their ten cent annual fee should remit to Miss Drewster, the secretary, at once.

of the Corydon Alumni Association Winifred Brewster Rose Keller Drewster

Brood Mares For Sale In Elizabeth Ind

Two good brood mares for safe ages five and seven with young colts. Both are good workers single and double. Also fifty head of sheep a registered Shormom heifer ten months old entitled to register and a Jersey heifer for safe. PP A Berron Shureka Phone Elizabeth Ind

Berron Shureka Mlizabeth Ind RRS

Weather, sermons, and a court case in Posey township

Favorable weather warms an ice cream supper by the Ladies Aid of the B church at the premises of the B church. Pleasant Ridge preaching at 10 50 next Sunday. temperance lecture by Rev N M Bumbley at the U B church in New Middletown. The Lamb estate suit against Whalen Kelley and James Kelley continues as contestants appear unready. special administrator Treece appointed. Maud Watson participates in Louisville relief fund event for Bacon & Son employees. Nannie Smith visits Corydon area after attending the Sunday School Convention. Farmers urged to repair binders and prepare for wheat cutting. dairy cattle care noted.

B. Church Pleasant Ridge N. M. Bumbley U. B New Middletown H. A. Barton George W. Lamb George A. Cooper Posey Township Whalent Kelley James Kelley Cimcles Treece Maud Watson James A. Watson Louisville Bacon & Son's Harrison County

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Willard Tindall Read Philo Tien Fclairn New York Blue Ths Prribo Systen Elmer Davis William C. Fetcer Wisemain Stoner Pensions Wm. M. Jengleman Eureka Saving and Loan Association Hanpreuer & Hisey Franklin Township Lew M. O'Bannon Wahl’s Store Joint Decoration Services Lamb-Cotmer S. S. Convention Christena Gates Scottsburg Nannie Smith Miss Smith Pike
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