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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1916

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Wilson and Marshall Democratic Convention Platform Endorsed

The National Democratic Convention at St Louis re nominated Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R Marshall. A strong platform praised the administration’s achievements and urged vigorous campaigning. The party pledged unity, with speakers highlighting prosperity and Democratic gains across national and state levels.

St Louis Woodrow Wilson Thomas R.marshall Democratic Party Wilson Starshall Martin i. Alyon New York Oily James Kentucky Anny Rey Ron

Tribute to Jaedge Zenor by Crawford County Bar

Crawford County Bar adopts a memorial praising Jaedge Zenor as a principled judge and eminent lawyer. The tribute celebrates his openheartedness, respect from peers and public, and authority in court, pledging to record the memorial and share it with his family.

Jaedge Zenor Crawford County Bar Crawford County

Mauckport Home Economics Club Meets with President

The Mauckport Home Economics Club met May 27 at 2 09 pm with Mrs J G Ballard presiding. Helen Ballard Fay Singleton and Miss Hazel Best performed a piano duet and Miss Ballard read a paper on flax. Rev Ralph Pearson spoke on club impact and urged more such groups in the district. Officers elected for next year: President Mrs James Beanblossom View, Vice President Mrs J G Ballard, Treasurer Mrs Alfred Mathys, Secretary Miss Hazel Best. The club will study Conn s Bacteria Yeasts and Molds and Personal Hygiene and will continue through summer.

Mauckport H. E J. G. Ballard Helen Ballard Fay Singleton James Beanblossom M. E. Church Pearson Jeb Alfred Mathys Hazel Best Pele

Obituary Mentioning Aydelotte Relative at Cedar Mill Cemetery

The notice details the death of a relative of the Aydelotte family, Miss Elizabeth Pusey, with connections to Mrs. Thos. B. Jones and Mrs. Ruth Kenbo of Corydon. The service notes a Methodist church role and mentions Father Donald Manning visiting from Evansville to conduct rites.

Aydiette Rev Pousey Elizabeth Pusey Cedar Mill Cemetery Puede Aydelotte Thos. &. Jones Mass Ruth Kenbo Corydon Methodist Church

Mrs Barbara Becker Dies at 77 in New Middletown

Mrs Barbara Becker widow of John Beeker died Monday June 19 at her home in New Middletown after three years of declining health and six weeks bedridden. Funeral Wednesday afternoon June 21 at German Reformed Church New Middletown conducted by Rev John Egger. Survived by two sons Richard and John Becker and a daughter Mrs Kate Berryman.

Barbara Becker John Beeker New Middletown John Egger Richard John Becker Dauhter Kate Berryman

Death of Katie Love in Heth township at 61

Katie Love aged sixty one died Sunday morning after a four months illness at her home in Heth township. She was the daughter of the late Baker Love and lived with her sister Lochie four miles from Mauckport on the river. She leaves two sisters and two brothers. The funeral was at Concord Monday conducted by Rev Mecy. Burial followed in Beechwood graveyard.

Tiss Kate Love Heth Township Baker Love Lochie Mauckport Concord Mecy Beechwood

For Sale Two Jersey Cows by Chorge H Davis

Jersey cows offered by Chorge H Davis of Corydon BR Eureka contact number j2l 2w. Local sale notice lists price or terms not specified.

Jersey Chorge H. Davis Corydon BR Eureka

Party in Shelbyville Honors Miss Bernice Hilwanger

Miss Clemina Rickert hosted a Monday evening gathering on June 12 at her home in honor of her cousin Miss Bernice Hilwanger of Shelbyville Kentucky. Numerous guests attended including Bernice Ellwanger Clemina and Aluza Rickert Susie Schneider Nora Ruth and Jacke Bickel Edna Newman Alma Corinne Anna Wiatt and others. Games and piano music were enjoyed by several attendees and refreshments of lemonade cake and egg kissels were served before departure.

Clemina Rickert Bernice Hilwanger Shelbyville Bernice Ellwanger Clemina Aluza Rickert Susie Schneider Nora Ruth Jacke Bickel Edna Newman Alma Corinne Anna Wiatt Ehenorg Fisenmenger Fred Lottich Otto Schneider Oscar Willard Bickel Paul Voelker Lawrence Brengman Walter Gleitz Herman Miller Elmer Fisenmenger Ralph Wolfe Ed Weis Edward Newman Orlen Richert Lewis Kraft William Voelker Phil Lrichore Jacke Nora Bickel Clemma Richert Egge

Cemetery Fund Report May 8 to June 12, 1916

Misses Anna May and Minnie Davidson of this place attended the commencement exercises of the Louisville Normal School on Thursday evening June 8.

Anna May Minnie Davidson Louisville Normal School

Local Notes From Muccyville And Nearby After Thurdays

Local items report social visits in Muccyville and nearby areas including Mrs. Dolin Bower and family spending time with Mrs. Hs mother Mrs. Wai Vser. Miss Clara Spath hosted friends in honor of Miss Stella Spath of New Albany. Visitors from Louisville and New Albany were noted with multiple family gatherings and engagements.

Dolin Bower Owas Miro Hollis Wai. Vser Clara Spath Felke Stella Spath New Albany

M E Church at Central Barren Invites Attendance

The M E Church at Central Barren invites everyone to join next Sunday services. Readers are urged not to miss the Sunday school Missionary Morning worship in German and the evening English service. Public invited. L A Schreibe program noted with time unclear.

L. A. Schreibe

Chautauqua Opens Soon at Corydon With Low Season Prices

Announcement urges attendance for a Corydon Chautauqua event offering a University Short Course. Three days remain to prepare, with a high class program and season tickets averaging under twenty cents per program.

Corydon

Children’s Day Observance at Rehoboth Church

Children’s Day exercises were held Sunday evening at Rehoboth Presbyterian Church. The Sewiap program featured hymns and poems by local children with contributions from Barbara Mae and Nellie Evans. The pastor delivered the closing address and a benediction followed.

Chieren Rehoboth Presbyterian Church Hazel Russell Lites Buys Nellie Evans Hymin

National Guard Mobilized as War Threat Grows

President Wilson orders mobilization of National Guard units in all states and prepares 100000 soldiers for duty along the 1800 mile Mexican border amid fears of war with Mexico. The situation remains tense as Carranza's stance and border raids threaten broader conflict, with U.S. troops already pursuing bandits. The border states demand protection and patience from both governments as tensions rise.

Wilson United States Mexico Texas New Mexico Arizona Carranza Dlasiesa Bose Eerie

Centralers Report Local Happenings and Harvest Outlook

Farmers note speak of Liv Mike Raie and Chace Tindall returning from New Afo sy. Roy Mekhimant visited his uncle S D Pivall at Central. A Basket meeting at Central church drew many from Corydon and county. Wheat harvest begins this week amid late spring, with light crip and many fields of barley being threshed for stock feed.

Chace Tindall New Afosy Roy Mekhimant Basante S. D. Pivall Central Van Central Church Corydon

DeWeese-Atkins Double Wedding at Georgetown

Sunday evening a double wedding united Miss Peart M. DeWeese to George D. Hurst and Miss Virgie M. DeWeese to Howard W. Atkins with Rev. Arthur Jean officiating. The brides are daughters of local families and both couples plan to reside in Georgetown. Hurst works in hardware with his father. Atkins recently bought the Corner Drug Store.

Georgetown Peart M. DeWeese George D. Hurst Virgie M. DeWeese Howard W. Atkins Arthur Jean Hurst Wm. P. DeWeese New Salisbury B. F. Hurst Atkins Emma F. DeWeese Mr. A Wm. A. Atkins Mr. H Mr. Atking

Haas school house No 6 sale notice Spencer Township

Old Haas school house No 6 in Spencer Township Harrison County Indiana will be sold to the highest bidder at two thirds of appraised value at the old school lot at ? o'clock P M July 12 1916. J W G Loudon trustee Spencer Township. Fred Ball has been quite ill the past week and is confined to his bed.

Maduletown Michael Monty Quade Pikae Firs County Donald Manning Spencer Township Harrison County Indiana Haas J. W. G. Loudon Fred Ball

Court House Bonds Paid Liquidating Crawford County Debts

The last series of court house bonds totaling 11000 and six months interest of 302.50 were paid last Saturday. This completes Crawford county debts, the sundry funding bonds of 10000 having been paid in June last year. Miss Eleanor Martin, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. George F. Martin, earned a Master's from Indiana University Bloomington and has returned home for the summer.

Court House Crawford County Crawford County Democrat Eleanor Martin George F. Martin Indiana University Bloomington

Indiana Enrollment Law Promotes Stallion Licensing Enactment

The article discusses the enrollment law for stallions and jacks, the certificate of enrollment, posting requirements, and penalties for selling mares without consent. It notes strong support for the act within the state and mentions the Enrollment Board's broader efforts in horse shows, fairs, and farmer organizations. It also lists Mrs. Ira J. Melton visiting Sullivan.

Agros Jack Ira J. Melton Boune Towre Ship Sullivan

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