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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
6
In a scattered report mix, the text notes a murder charge against Willard for his wife in New Albany and mentions a Terre Haute court context. Local items include a parish or church attendance, visits by Mrs. Reagan and Karina Stines, orchard interests, a child’s injury from a horse, and a housing or steamer trip for students entering the State Normal for twelve weeks.
The body of Jas A Davis son of the late Robert F Davis Sr died at a New Jersey hospital on the 7th from heart disease and was shipped to Ramsey Monday morning. The body was taken to Vectis Chapel M E church for services by Rev Ss a Young with assistance from Rev Jd y Walker, then burial in the cemetery. Davis was seven years old and lived near Coury with Mrs Wipope and Mrs Frea Batters of Millall 4 Fy SE. Also noted are a Palmomra annual commencement and Morgan towns school events, with Mrs I Coleman performing and Misses Dome Adanis and others performing. The class address was by PL Dearing of Oaklind te College. High school graduates named Andie Taylor Elizabeth Babcock and Mary Martin. Eighth grade graduates listed include Havel Martin Ben Voytes Hugo Haub Clarice Worley rl Baker Leo Gettlefinger Nannie Wininger Jisse Osborn Frankie Fouts Mavel Martin Fern Baker Stanley Finley and Joe Emily.
Mrs Oma Yenawine wife of W E Yenawine died at her Crandall home on May 15 1914 after stomach cancer. She underwent surgery six weeks ago at St Anthony's Hospital Louisville but the ailment could not be removed. She leaves husband three children and a wide family network including Amos Crosby New Albany five sisters, two brothers, and several in laws. Funeral was at Georgetown AB church conducted by Rev L T Taylor. interment Wolfe's cemetery near Georgetown.
The annual meeting of the New Albany District Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be held in the M E Church Corydon on Thursday and Friday May 25 and 26. The evening program includes a organ recital by Ruth Brown New Albany Trinity Church 1 30 p m devotions by Mrs. Onstolt Corydon hymn No 17 Homeland Hymns minutes anthem First M church Corydon address Conference President Als Mitaison schaedener Paelanapedes Mole Ars Nell Boileit Corydon offering by Mr. Buchanan and Mr. Hudson Echoes From National Meeting by Mrs Hodgins Martinville Wyinn Page 1s Homeland Hymns Benediction.
Payor attended the National Congress of United Brethren men at Dayton Ohio and on Sunday evening May 10th reviewed the notable talks. Leading speakers included Bishops Carter Matthews Font Repthart Howard Weekly Bell and Rev Robt Speers Hfon. Bishop Bell gave the closing address Facing the New Century inspiring delegates. Bell will speak July 8 and 15. A Harmony Club has formed meeting Tuesdays directed by Chas Conrad. N R Davidson was listed.
New Salisbury Lodge No. 5301 C O F I will hold annual decoration services at St Peters Reformed church near Crandall on May 30 at 1 80 p m. Principal speakers are Rev Arthur Jean of Georgetown and Prof H W Gudgeon of Corydon. Burials at Wonoda Chapel Hursttown Zoar and St Paul's church will be decorated by committees in the morning. All Odd Fellows Rebekahs Old Soldiers and the public are invited.
City Marshal George W. Fried warns all berry sellers to use full measurement at the market. Vendors found selling short measure will face prosecution. Standard measurement boxes offer no protection if short.
A postal offer from Mrs. M Summers of Notre Dame Indiana promises a free home treatment to cure bedwetting in children and adults with full instructions. She states spanking is ineffective and urges mothers to write today.
The Indiana Supreme Court affirms that boards of commissioners may appoint any suitable person to the highway superintendent role where free gravel road mileage is under 200, even if a separate county surveyor exists. In counties with 200 miles or more, the office is restricted to the dedicated highway superintendent. The ruling upholds a Bateman challenge and confirms Hart’s appointment in Martin County.
Quarantine forces cancellation of the annual Corydon High School Alumni Association banquet scheduled for May 22. Exact new date not yet announced. Numerous members listed have paid ten cent dues to treasurer Mrs. Leta Swelter along with many others named.
In last week's Democrat the Harrison County Dinner hosted by Indiana University students was announced for May 23 at 7 30 but word arrived that the event will move to the Students building at six o'clock. FP 4a. Bullet, local Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co. agent, will travel to Atlantic City New Jersey next Saturday to attend a meeting of Penn Mutual agents nationwide. "Aine" is described as an active energetic life insurance man who has found success in the business.
Miss Mary Brown visits her uncle near Laconia while Harris Colvin builds a large barn. Residents assist on the Boston Landing dam and a May 10 birthday surprise for Ed Colvin draws locals from Taylor Township. A baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Cossaboom and Dr. Bryan at the high school commencement next Tuesday are announced.
Taxpayers of Harrison county are notified that the County Board of Review will meet in Corydon Indiana on the first Monday in June for assessment review and tax equalization. The board will be in session for thirty days beginning June 1 1914 to discharge duties under the Revised Statutes. J L O Bannon Auditor Harrison County.
The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as executor of the last will of Weigand Bickel, deceased, late of Harrison County, Indiana. The estate is solvent. George Bickel, Executor, Sam H. Vogt, Attorney.
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