Commencement Plans Highlight May 28 in Corydon
The Carndon Democrat notes Commencement is set for May 28 at the High School Auditorium with Cook's Military Orchestra to provide music. Several local figures travel for events, including Miss Nellie Pitman at Terre Haute and Dr. Z. C. Wolfe in New Albany, while residents arrange seating and sales at Riely’s drug store.
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Nellie Pitman
Terre Haute
Cook’s Military Orchestra of
Louisville
Rainbow ring draws crowd after sun event and election trip
A rainbow bordered sun halo attracted many observers from morning to noon last Saturday. Jesse W. Gibner, from this town, left for Indianapolis as Gregg Lodge 235’s representative elect to the Grand Lodge session on the 20th and 21st. The Corydon High School Alumni Association plans its first annual banquet at the Kirtner House on May 29 with T J Wilson as Toastmaster and over fifty guests expected. Cascasweet for babies, sold by Li A Riley and Son, is advertised as safe with no opiates and clearly listed ingredients.
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Jesse W. Gibner
Indianapolis
Gregg Lodge
Grand Lodge
Indiana
Corydon High School Alumni Association
Kirtner House
T. J. Wilson
A. Riely & Son
Commencement Address by A. E. Martin May Twenty Eighth
A. E. Martin will deliver the commencement address on May 28. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers are advertised as small safe pills sold by L. A. Riley & Son. The column reports guests, census agent C A Williams visiting Indiana, and local social events including strawberries at Hubbard’s and letters from Dr. C. H. Boston in Florida. The M E church hosts a 53rd birthday surprise for Mrs. Jennie Rowland. bankers of the Third Indiana District plan an annual meeting. G A R members invite all to a memorial sermon with Pastor E I Larue.
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DeWitt’s
L. A. Riely & Son
M. E. Church
Jennie Rowland
Indiana
Highland Country
E. I. Larue
Methodist Church
Nine year old Dumont Straub critically ill with dangerous ear abscess
George Straub's nine year old son Dumont lies critically ill as doctors warn an operation is needed and highly dangerous. The boy previously lost an eye to a gun cap explosion, while farmers face a spreading pest called red sorrels that soil cannot sustain without salt. Congressman Cox urged equal justice and equal burdens in Congress on April 1. Editor Ye and son Robert visited Kamp Keller and enjoyed a fish breakfast with camp site notes and a visitor register at Blue River near White Cloud bridge.
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Dumont Straub
George Straub
W. E. Cox
Congress
Cox
Robert
Kamp Keller
David Salts
Kamp
Blue River
White Cloud Bridge
Keller
Closing out furniture sale prompts bargain seekers
Denbo is closing out his entire stock of furniture with 25 cent commencement tickets and deals touted. Shoppers encouraged to buy during the sale as prices drop. Local notices mention related events and extended offers across the community.
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Denbo
Henry W. Denbo
Local growers supply Corydon market with strawberries
The piece notes local growers delivering strawberries to the Corydon market and promotes fertilizer and farming equipment from W. H. Bullett & Sons including Globe Hoopkina Daybreak brands. It also mentions James Luckett attending the Indiana Funeral Directors Association in Indianapolis and Pfrim Faith, PRR fireman, visiting family and subscribing to The Democrat.
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James Luckett
Indianapolis
Indiana Funeral Directors Association
W. H. Bullett & Sons
Posey Township Schools to Hold July 4 Commencement
Commencement exercises for Posey township schools will occur in a grove near Elizabeth on July 4. The program includes addresses by able speakers with speakers to be announced later.
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Posey Township
Elizabeth
State v George Applegate case postponed due to defendant’s mother’s illness
The State against George Applegate charged with breaking into the store room of J J Bullett & Son was to be tried yesterday but the case was continued because the defendant’s mother is ill. Applegate is confined in the jail at New Albany, moved there for alleged insecurity of Harrison county jail.
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George Applegate
J. J. Bullett & Son
Applegate
New Albany
Harrison County
Two Concealed Weapon Cases Transferred to Rhodes Court
Two cases against W. E. Conner for carrying concealed weapons were moved from Justice Hurst to Justice James W. Rhodes on change of venue. Trial was set for June 8 after defendant requested a new judge.
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W. E. Conner
H. Hurst
Boone Township
A. L. Reynolds
Ad Offer for Daily Courier Journal and Corydon Democrat
A sales pitch advertises a subscription deal to The Daily Courier Journal and The Corydon Democrat available now through December 1 priced at $1.75.
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Daily Courier Journal
Daily Louisville Times
the Democrat
Daily Courier-Journal
Daily Courier
Corydon Democrat
Louisville Times
Democrat
The
Cory
Sunflower Seed Display At W H Bullett Sons
202 Colored High School commencement set for next Friday evening at the High School Auditorium with general admission priced at 20 cents.
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W. H. Bullett & Sons
Colored High School
High School
Scribner High School Baseball Rivalry at Fair Grounds
The Scribner High School baseball team from New Albany plays the Corydon Wonders tomorrow afternoon at the Fair Grounds. Reserved seats for the Colored High School Commencement are on sale at Biely's drug store at 25 cents with the ceremony at the High School Auditorium Friday evening May 22.
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Scribner High School
New Albany
Corydon Wonders
Fair Grounds
Biely’s Drug Store
Price
High School
I B Lahue Sells Roman Bike Accessory Set
Local merchant I B Lahue advertises a roman bike wood cap high arch axle and two in one sext device with automobile styling. Customers urged to call for prices before buying. Contact details not provided.
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I. B. Lahue
Divorce suit verdict favors plaintiff. replevin favors defendant
The court ruled yesterday in the case of Myron Stanley and wife Me repgo granting the divorce to the plaintiff and awarding the replevin action to the defendant over property claimed unlawfully taken by the wife.
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Myron Stanley
Merepgo
Marriage License Notices of Local Couples
Marriage license records list couples including Carna M Knowland with Grace Rip perdan, Charles W Ellis with Elizabeth Rippy, Alvin E Osborne with Hattie I Dalton, Henry A Ehalt with Carrie E A Pressler, and Jesse O Pitman with Elsie M Watson.
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Charles W. Ellis
Elizabeth Rippy
Alvin E. Osborne
Hattie I. Dalton
Henry A. Ehalt
Carrie E. A. Pressler
Jesse O. Pitman
Elsie M. Watson
Death of Mrs Erstine in Kentucky born widow of John Ersting
Mrs Caroline Erstine died Sunday at her home near Kiergs Cave after a long illness at age 76. She leaves five children, Charley Erstine and Maggie Bishop surviving. Funeral services were held Monday at Pfrimmer's Chapel conducted by Rev. Condy. Born in Kentucky, she was the half sister of Mrs Catherine Walters. maiden name Cluddinger.
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Caroline Erstine
Kiergs Cave
Charley Erstine
Maggie Bishop
Pfrimmer’s Chapel
Condy
Optician Offers Free Eye Tests and Glasses Fitting
Saturday, May 23 notice urges consult with Dr Hottell for vision defects. Glasses guaranteed to correct issues, work first class, headaches and nervousness cured by proper fitting. Eyes tested free. Office located in Beanblossom's Furniture Store.
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Hottell
Optician
Beanblossom
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