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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1911
Page
2
The column records a funeral notice for Mesdaatiere and a Cedar Han Cemetery decoration service with lodge and friends invited. It notes storm damage to a Metho dist church steeple, local visits, marriages, and farm incidents including a barn fire and a near fatal gas leak incident, plus assorted social updates from Mir. Whitsen Ue to Mrs. Zelda May Long and J. Hill Buchanan nuptials.
A banquet featured eighteen printed questions at each plate titled A Floral Love Pageant. The event included a graduation toast by Dr Amsi Weaver of Elizabeth and remarks by Mr Wilson and Mr Bullett reflecting on class size, character, and memories of Prof J P Funk.
Mrs. Jones lauding the graduate journey recalls years of study and the joy of earning a diploma. Miss Charlotte Luckett profiles past alumni careers from lawyers to teachers and notes the Alumni Association’s activities. Dem editors plan a LaPorte mid summer meeting with invitations promising festivity and travel between South Bend and Michigan City.
Sheridan Deatrick’s barn in Webster township was struck by lightning last Sunday and burned. Hay, wheat, and farm implements were destroyed. loss partially covered by Harrison County Partners' Mutual Fire Insurance Company.
A May 19 birthday surprise for Janes Burgess gathered 96 relatives and friends with a decorated table, eight cakes including one with seventy candles, and gifts. Rev. Arthur Jean led a reading of scripture and prayer after cards arrived by mail and presents were opened.
Notice that a hearing on a petition for a new school house at Palmyra in Morgan township will be held in the County Superintendent's office in Corydon on Saturday May 27 at 2 00 p m All interested parties whether for or against will be heard AMILE KANNAPEL County Superintendent The banks of Corydon will close on Tuesday May 30 Decoration Day a legal holiday.
Names of residents visiting family across towns appear in a string of social notes. Mrs Underhill and Mr Stewart travel from their home county to see kin in New Harmony and Falls Cities. Kessinger of Elizabeth visits grandparents Jemmeles. Janie Cromwell and Mattie Ixton host a friendly gathering with baskets. Lydia Cooper and her son Charles visit Falls Cities relatives.
Notice of adjourned term of the Harrison Circuit Court to be held June 14 1911 at Corydon Indiana. Cases include Miller vs Harrison Colvin and Browne vs Henry et al for deed cancellation. Special judge Montgomery to try the cases. term to run day to day until disposed of with notices published in a Corydon newspaper. Clerk Charles H Kindner certifies copy of court order.
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