This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
7
The Corydon Democrat lists residents traveling to Falls Cities and Indianapolis on business, plus visits to Louisville and Columbus. It notes real estate, farm equipment, and shop offerings at W. H. Bullett & Sons and local merchants, with community events, repairs, and a Centennial celebration looming.
William Hendrick of Morgan Township stopped by the office in Corydon yesterday. He, aged over seventy six, uses a crutch after a hip fracture from a ladder fall three months ago and plans to visit his six sons in Iowa and Illinois. He spoke of a cave on his farm and Indian relics found there. Also advertised are straw hats and Panamas at discounted prices at Berman's Cut-Price Store.
C M Davis announces his candidacy for director of District 5 of the Eureka Telephone Co at the annual election in Corydon on June 5. Red white and blue flagging is seen at Griffin's store for decorating houses.
Clarence T. Lockhart and Mary Elizabeth Morris are connected to a Badger feed levator sale for horses cattle hogs and chickens noted in the public notice. Arlie Fravel and Lara Shire man appear in relation to the same matter.
Decorate for Corydon’s centennial as a pageant and Indiana picture show draw crowds. Police HQ will be in Squire Morris’s office with Town Marshal Gailey handling calls. No charges except grand stand seats and admission. Dress in 100 year costumes urged. Mrs. Ralston travels with the Governor. six speakers promised. hospitality promises.
Miss Bettie Morris and Dr. Clarence Lockhart married Sunday night at the bride’s home with Rev. M A Cossaboom officiating. The couple, both from local families, plan to reside in Louisville where he recently practiced dentistry.
The dining hall on the public square opens for Corydon's Centennial Celebration June 2 and 3. It promises good cocks and the best victuals, with reasonable prices and courteous service. The hall will be decorated in red white and blue under Rev G I Crosaland pastor of the A M FE Church.
Thomas Creeelias will sell his perfumed property at public auction at his residence about four miles south of Corydon near Pleasant Ridge church on Tuesday June 18 1918. Further notice will appear in the Democrat next week.
Bradford May 23 Dr Boston's. Crandall May 26 Br Baker's. Elizabeth May 30 Dr Weaver's. Corydon May 27 and June 3 Kintner Hotel. Palmyra June 1 Dr Finley's. Corydon Junction May 28 Isterling's drug store.
The New Salisbury Lodge No. 630 10 C F will hold memorial services at the New Salisbury M E church on Decoration Day at two o'clock. Rev J A Hile of Chrisney will deliver the memorial address. Rebekahs sister lodges and the public are invited to attend. Committee: Wn F Rude, Jesse Crandall, J E Diedrich.
Mrs Adeline C Melton wife of David Melton died Friday May 19 at her home one mile southeast of Corydon after a five year battle with various diseases. She was 74 years 11 months and 12 days old and born near Haas Chapel in Spencer township. Funeral at Mt Zion church Heth township Saturday at 3 pm conducted by Rev B McVey. Survived by husband two stepsons Alva and Roy and stepdaughter Mrs A H MecKevitt of Columbus.
For sale 20 fresh Jersey cows priced at 50.00 each. Contact C G Wederhouser or R J Vernen in Indiana for details. Reports indicate available stock and location.
Local firms pledge to close and open at set times to aid visitors during the Centennial Celebration. The executive committee and business houses urge townspeople to note the announced arrangements signed by T. J. Wilson as chairman.
Dr and Mrs 3 A Ulen of Corydon visited Mr and Mrs Willard Rosenbarger in Spencer township last Sunday and found a nest of relics including old time wear and costumes Mrs Ulen a costume committee member found pieces she wanted Let everyone bring or send relics to Corydon next Saturday for proper arrangement Contact Supt Deweese to arrange pickup or sending if needed
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.