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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1912

Page

5

Corydon Clean-Up Day Lauded for Townwide Effort

The Improve ment Committee of The Woman's Club and the Hoosier Elm chapter D A R organized five ward groups to haul debris from last Friday and Saturday. They urge ongoing cooperation to keep streets clear, provide proper trash receptacles, burnable baskets, and better sanitary rules. Citizens praised the cleanup and pushed for monthly waste removal and improved health standards.

Corydon Woman's Club Hoosier Elm Chapter Daughters American Revolution Improvement Committee Letme Aleady

Baccalaureate Sermon at Corydon High School

Rev. EF A Robertson delivered the baccalaureate sermon to Corydon High School graduates in the crowded auditorium. He urged development of high character through faith, warned that without God man cannot endure life’s conflicts, and stressed unification across industry education and religion.

EF. A. Robertson M. E. Church Corydon Corydon High School Robertson Lord Joshua

Decoration services at Lanesville May 30 by Benson Post GBA

John T. Benson Post GBA. R. plans decoration services at Lanesville on May 30 with Woodman and Sunday School. Good music and speakers expected. Post members travel to Pfrimmers Chapel for brief services and grave decorations then return to Lanesville for a 1 PM service at the M E church. All are invited to participate. By order of Post. J. W. Blume, Geo. AG, Shafer. Commander. Adjt.

John T. Benson GBA. R Lanesville Woodman and Pfrimmers Chapel M. E J. W. Blume Geo. AG Shafer Adjt

Fifth Annual Corydon High Alumni Banquet Friday

The Corydon High School 84 class holds its fifth annual alumni banquet Friday evening in the Christian church dining room with Cook's orchestra providing music. Atty A F Fleener Funkhouser of Evansville will serve as toastmaster for more than a hundred covers.

Corydon High School Christian Church Cook Atty. A. F. (Fleener) Funkhouser Evansville

Decoration services planned at Lanesville and area churches

Decoration services will be held next Sunday in Lanesville at the Catholic church and Pfrimmer's Chapel with Rev. Denny of New Albany and Rev. Jean of Lanesville delivering addresses. An afternoon service at the cemetery east of Limesville precedes a postservice gathering at the M E church in Lanesville where Rev. Herman Bsicholtz will give the principal address. He recently spoke at the Franklin township S S convention and urged attendance. At the convention officers Abe Turley, John Han, and Ed Gresham were elected president, secretary, and treasurer. Everyone is invited to attend.

Lanesville Lanesville Catholic Pfrimmer Limesville Denny Main Street New Albany Jean M. FE Herman Bsicholtz Nordsick St. Peter's Lutheran Church Bsicholtz Franklin Township S. S Abe Turley John Han Ed. Gresham

Decoration At Elizabeth May 30 1912 Services At M E Church

Decoration services scheduled in Elizabeth Indiana on May 30 1912 under Elizabeth Lodge No 578 C F assisted by Hiram Spencer Post No 319 G A R The Modern Woodmen of America and the Daughters of Rebekah urged to attend Good music and speakers to be provided Services start at 1 30 p m at the M E church Committee members Kron L E Winders J H Glasgow C and.

Elizabeth Ind Elizabeth Lodge C. F Hiram Spencer Modern Woodmen of America The Daughters of Rebekah M. E C. &, Kron L. E. Winders J. H. Glasgow Committee

Bring Discharges and Certificates With You

Soldiers are urged to bring their discharge and pension certificates when applying for pensions under the Act of May 11 1912. Lew M. O'Bannon notes soldiers should visit his office or proceed elsewhere to complete forms. A health claim for Nyal's Hot Springs Blood Remedy is advertised with a guarantee. Corner Drug Store. A notice advertises Disc Spike and Spring tooth barrows and land rollers from W H Buileit & Sons Inc.

Lew M. O'Bannon Nyal W. H. Buileit & Sons Inc Hot Springs

Harrison County Society Dinner Set at Bloomington

The Harrison County Society at Bloomington plans its annual dinner at the M E church on Saturday evening June 14. Prof. John A. Reising is President and Sam Pfrimmer Secretary. Walter Hisey will be toastmaster at the banquet on June 15. Attendees should notify Mr. Pfrimmer by June 8.

Harrison County Society Bloomington M. E John A. Reising Sam Pfrimmer Walter Hisey Prof. Reising Pfrimmer

Death of Miss Rada Best at nineteen in Mauckport

Miss Rada Best daughter of Mr and Mrs William Best of Mauckport died Thursday after a long tuberculosis illness following pneumonia. Funeral at Mt Zion Mauckport conducted by Rev QC M Gallion. Burial nearby. Survived by parents one brother Daniel and sisters Hazel Fern and Geth aged nineteen years eight months six days.

Rada Best William Best Mauckport Mt. Zion QC. M. Gallion Miss Best Daniel Hazel Fern Geth

Straub Found Guilty in Livery Barn Stabbing Case

Fred Straub was found guilty last Saturday of assault and battery with intent to commit manslaughter after a stabbing at W S Shuck's livery barn. Straub's attorneys filed a motion for a new trial. the defense contends self defense. Both sides reportedly had been drinking.

Fred Straub Shelly Shuck Straub W.S. Shuck Shuck

Quiet County Wedding Seals Union of Local Couples

Miss Tessie McKinney daughter of Thomas and Mrs McKinney of Lewis Kansas wed Guy O Ferree son of Lorenzo Ferree of Boone township this county. The ceremony took place at the bride’s home Monday evening May 15. The bride is well known in the southern part of the county and recently moved to Kansas with her parents. The groom is a prosperous young farmer with many congratulating friends.

Tessie McKinney Thomas McKinney Lewis Kans Guy O. Ferree Lorenzo Ferree Boone Township Kansas

Chautauqua at Glenwood Fark New Albany Set for July

The annual Chautauqua at Glenwood Fark in New Albany runs July 18 to 28 with twelve musical troupes and varied lecturers entertainers and readers planned. Sermons on Sundays a magician sketches and a children's hour are on the agenda. Season tickets cost 2.50 until July 1 then 5.00 for two weeks. information and tents from T. E. Crawford New Albany or H. M. Frank Jeffersonville.

Glenwood Fark New Albany T. E. Crawford H.M. Frank Jeffersonville

Death of Six Year Old Girl in New Albany

A six year old girl dies after a four day typhoid fever at her parents home in New Albany. The body is taken to Moberly for burial where funeral services were conducted by Rev. N M Rumbly at two o clock. She was a granddaughter of Eph Engleman and his wife of Moberly.

Eph. Engleman Moberly Catharine

Board of Review to Meet for Property Assessment Hearings

Notice announces a Board of Review convening in the Commissioners' room on Monday June 3 1912 to equalize property assessments and hear taxpayer complaints on lists returned by Township Assessors. The board will sit for thirty days. Wm Taytor A H C

Board of Review Wm. Taytor A. H.C

Federal engineer lauds St Louis resources and growth

Edwin S. Hallett, federal engineer, praises St Louis at a St Louis Sales Managers luncheon, citing natural advantages, local coal deposits, clay for bricks, Meramec sand and gravel, and potential Keokuk dam electricity. He urges utilization by residents while noting scarce local library data on city achievements.

St. Louis Edwin S. Hallett

For Sale Extra Good Jersey Short Horn Cow

Three year old brindle stock Jersey and Short Horn cow for sale. Gentle and an extra good milker. Price reasonable. Contact Harry McGrain.

Harry McGrain

Corner Drug Store Ad Promotes Stone Root Compound

An advertisement from Corner Drug Store touts Nyal's Stone Root Compound as a remedy to cleanse the blood and remove uric acid when kidneys weaken. The brief promo urges readers to inquire about the product.

Wnyal

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Ruth Bunk Wm. Mitchell Anna Reader Frank Selfath M. A. Cossaboom Board of Health E. A. Robertson McKinney-Ferree Glenwood Chautauqua Notice Board of Review Scott Scott & Rowne Bloomfield, N. J Corydon National Bank Farmers Savings & Trust Co U.S U. S Total Farmers Savings & Trust Company Harrison County G. W. Applegate J. W. McKinster T. J. Wilson Ed. O'Connor B.S. Applegate M. W. Bean C. W. Thomas T. G. van Hook W. E. Cook Wm. Daniel Z. T. Funk B. S. Applegate Federal Engineer Lauds Resources OF Fiji Islands Ford Detroit Borgerding Motor Car Co Indiana
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