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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
3
Seventy one and a half acre farm one mile from Corydon on a good pike with a good house and barn and seven acres in orchard. A bargain for someone. For particulars inquire at this office. Jan 20 tf.
Memorial services will be held at the M E Hall in Elizabeth on May 29 at 2 P M by the Old Soldiers and Odd Fellows with Rev Virgil Thompson of Moores Hill speaking. The Carrol Glee Club Kellogg Haines Singing Party and other musical groups will perform during the Chautauqua from June 30 to July 4.
Corydon All-Stars avenged an earlier defeat by beating the New Albany Tanalacs 12 to 7 last Saturday. Corydon built leads in the second and fourth innings while New Albany pitcher Trustner allowed 13 safeties and eight strikeouts. Carl Frederick led with three hits including a homer, as the Bloomer girls are billed to perform next Saturday at the Fair Grounds.
Public School commencements were held in Taylor Posey and Webster townships with eleven graduates in each of Taylor and Posey and twenty in Webster. County Superintendent A O De Weese presented diplomas and praised the graduates as the year’s class.
Leander Bottles of Corydon area was seriously injured last Friday when a horse kicked him as he entered the stable. The blow fractured the femur just below the hip and raised concerns of possible internal injuries. Bottles is a prominent Harrison county farmer with many friends hoping for full recovery.
Ed Zabel is all smiles over the arrival of a big girl. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Allen Green, big boy. Commencement exercises will be held Saturday night. Tom Powell and F K Morse motored to the city last Sunday. Green and Henry, contractors, have taken a large job at Jacob Richert's. Chas Schnell of New Albany visited his best girl here last Sunday. Kingsley Green having lost his job as conductor on the carning New Albany has returned home. War spirit moves here in our town according to arguments. Peter Elbers is putting in a large concrete refrigerator. Miss Irma Feig visited her mother last Sunday. Her best friend went with her.
Savings and Loan Association offers two homes and several lots for sale on North Maple Street Corydon near Cedar Hill Cemetery. Lew M. O Bannon secretary notes the bundle is affordable for small means. Jacob Fried of Terre Haute visits his brother David Fried here. Civil War veteran served in Co. H 68 Indiana Vol Inf.
L N Hines lauds the county wide debate plan organized by Superintendent A O DeWeese. Six high schools debated the initiative and referendum question with two three speaker teams at each site under five judges per location.
Former residents Mr. and Mrs. Tom Baxley of DeWitte Missouri welcomed a seven pound girl named Virgin Opel born April 29. The Baxleys, born and raised in the county, moved to Missouri about seven years ago. Mr. Baxley is son of John and Mary Baxley, Mrs. Baxley daughter of Thomas and Melvina Bryant. Thirteen children in the family, six daughters and seven sons, two died in infancy. Oil stoves cooking stoves and ranges advertised by Geo. B. Wahl. m12 8w
Relatives and friends gathered at the Ruff home on May 16 to honor Mrs. Ruff on her 47th birthday. Attendees included numerous families and individuals, with a noon meal and socializing as they wished her many happy returns.
Thirteen Sophomore students from Corycon High School fell ill during a Saturday outing north of town by Big Indian creek after sharing refreshments including bananas ice cream and canned goods. Several doctors were called to treat them on site and at home with medicines. Most have recovered though the cause remains uncertain with speculation it was something they ate.
Isaac J. Reed loses a fine cow and calf. Ethel Chaffin visits home folks Sunday. Jesse Brown travels to New Boston seeking work. Shelby Frakes and family visit Dean Frakes Sunday. Saacc J. Reed sells cow and calf to George Dooley last week. B. H. Watson and wife guest of Henry Kitterman family Sunday. Noble Reed Ora Tindall Lus Steepre Floyd Kitterman attend Cross Roads church Wednesday night. Repairs for Osborne farm machinery kept by D W Neely and Son, Corydon Indiana.
The Modern Woodmen Knights of Pythias Ben Hur Odd Fellows and the Grand Army of Corydon announce joint decoration services for Sunday afternoon May 30 1915. Music by the band. All are urged to attend and help decorate graves of deceased members. By order of committee.
The piece records a social week in Elizabeth area with numerous visits and greetings. It notes the Ferree sale drawing a large crowd, residents visiting relatives in nearby towns, and multiple attendees at the Elizabeth commencement with eleven graduates and J. L. O'Bannon delivering the class address.
Oak Ridge edged Elizabeth 17 to 9 on the Elizabeth diamond as Babcock started for Elizabeth and Flanagan relieved. The game featured multiple double plays and a triple play from 1D to O Bannon to Funk with mixed innings and strong fielding.
Ladies offered mole removal without cutting or burning by Dr J A Hottell or his wife at the Bullett Block. The ad guarantees the work. Elevator reports a large quantity of fine soy beans received.
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