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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
3
Rowena Lodge of Vincennes and Oak streets buys the Hobart M. Cable Player Piano from Conrad & Son Piano Company. The dealer touts wholesale-like pricing and equity in trade, with varied brands and easy playability, offering easy payments and locations in Corydon, Indiana.
Rev H T Brown from Lubec Maine arrives after a 1500 mile trek and questions who traveled the farthest to Corydon June 2 and 3. Mrs John A Trotter of Maker City Oregon follows East as Petersburg guests anticipate many locals and Petersburg folks attending. Local sardine packing town swells to about 6000 during peak season.
List of The Corydon Democrat subscribers and renewals with new marks X for new subscribers. Names include D C Kintner Corydon Jos C Messmer Corydon Walter I Davis Champlain Neb Thomas Barksdale New Salisbury Minerva Foster Georgetown Peter Bruch Rossville Lt Arlie Shaffer Corydon C L McCuaffrey Louisville Ky Cilla Glenn Trimble TN David M Miller Corydon Mrs Catharine Hofman Palmyra Frank Gunther New Middletown W L Frakes Litchfield Neb James C Talbott Hicksville OH Mrs Paul Weilbaker New Salisbury Rh E Hays Normal IL John F McKim Laconia Oscar Fryrear Elizabeth Mrs Roxie Kime Faribault Minn Mrs Wmn Davis Weronka SD Raymond Baylor Ft Clark Texas Philip Denhart Ramsey Mrs Emma I J McIntosh New Salisbury Sabina McRae Muncie F M Stace Marysville James Macy Louisville Ky Flora Miller Muncie
Notice states Eureka Telephone Company stockholders will hold their annual election of officers at Maccabee Hall Corydon on Saturday June 3 1916. Meeting opens at 10:00 A M J A Stevens President and M ao n Swarens Secretary Also a 30 acre farm for sale two miles from Corydon with a five room house barn and outbuildings inquire at this office.
County farmers are told that June 2 and 3 events allow free entry for horses carriages and autos. Cars will park along streets and grounds with about 25 deputy marshals to guard them. No charges for horses carriages automobiles or people entering the Fair Grounds.
Miss Tila Holliday of Boone township marries Theodore Brown of Oklahoma on May 1 in Guymon with Judge R L Housley officiating. Witnessed by Geo M Fritz and Frank Gibson. The couple will reside near Goodwell Oklahoma. Holliday is Martha Holliday’s daughter and Brown is the late James Brown’s son.
The German M. E. Church at Central Barren invites all members to attend Sunday services to foster a welcoming atmosphere. Activities include a 9:00 to 10:00 Missionary collection Sunday School, 9:00 morning German worship titled Ewige Herrlichkeit, and English evening worship with a sermon on The Successful Christian Life. Pastor L. A. Schreiber notes the plan.
Modern Woodmen are called to assemble at their hall at 1 p.m. Sunday to prepare for decoration services. Members are advised to bring flowers. Advertisement promises men’s suits at 12.50 dollars for 9.50 pounds at Ber man’a Cut-Price Store.
Chas. P. Wolfe of this place has become agent for a new anti friction bearing for mowers. The device reduces rear sickle friction, prevents pittman rod breaks, and cuts maintenance time. It promises two to four extra acres per day and a mower that runs easier and longer. Wolfe has sold several and invites inquiries by letter or phone.
Geo C Miller authorizes announcement that he will be a candidate for treasurer of the Sureka Telephone Company at the annual election on June 3 1916. Also notice of New Bethel Sunday School Children Day exercises at Cold Friday Scott township with songs and recitations Sunday night inviting public attendance. Joseph Pate superintendent and Miss Rhea Pate in charge.
Men's $3.60 cloth top button slips offered at $2.80 at Berman's Cut-Price Store.
The notice announces a memorial sermon by Rev. N. Fouts at United Brethren church next Sunday morning. All soldiers and the public are invited. Union Decoration services are set for the afternoon at two o clock in front of the Court House for the Centennial seating. The procession will go to the cemetery with flowers distributed. Corydon Band to provide music. Citizens asked to attend and bring flowers.
A Board appointed committee led by Roy Graves Ted Windell and Wm Yeager reported on the Treasurer Wat H Keller Sr and the Secretary C P Swarens. They found all officers in order and a $758 balance. Also promotes buggy or Surrey from W H Bullett & Syna with reasonable prices ahead of the Centennial.
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