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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
9
In a letter, Leroy Callender recalls graduation as a new beginning. He notes his modest life and urges peers to remember the school’s quiet influence while expressing best wishes and a signed salute to fellow alumni.
Miss Georgia Stockslager Corydon lod receives a cordial note from Julia Fried Walker dated May 6 1916 Indianapolis Indiana declining attendance but sending membership fee and best wishes to the 1894 class alumni.
A retrospective look at Orleans Indiana Class of 18% with one woman Miss Louella Denbo and four men Adam Nessing Benjamin Grable Marry Kep ner and Edward Denbo. The piece praises their seriousness, mentions Prof G D Haggett, and reflects on graduates entering teaching, Florida and various Indiana towns, with a poem and closing salutations from E S Denbo.
A 1916 alumni note from Grant Line Road, New Albany Indiana laments not attending to speak for the class of 1898. It recalls the motto Not finished but begun and reflects on life’s thresholds and unfinished tasks as members face graduation.
Harriet C. Bulleit states that we are advancing world progress and striving to complete the tasks to the best of our ability.
The Corydon Democrat May 24 1916 recounts Corydon High School origins from 1827 seminary to 1962 commission, detailing trustees, buildings, and leaders. It notes tuition rates, staff changes, grades, and the move to a township high school, with memories of educators like Funk and Riddle and praise for the school’s enduring quality.
The Bloomington Pageant toured three days then added a Saturday show, praised for its beauty and inspiration. Governor Samuel M. Ralston joined a scene featuring a model Indianapolis property gift to Indiana University and was warmly applauded. Relics from Swords to lanterns attract collectors for June 2-3 Corydon exhibit, with Mrs. Will Christley directing the relics program and collectors urged to contribute.
The Mauckport Ladies' Home Economic Study Club will host a year end meeting led by President Mrs. J G Ballard on Saturday May 27. Program covers textile fibers colors in wardrobes and club year end highlights with officer elections and reports. Special music by the youth group and a color themed friendly dish.
On May 17 1916 Joseph C Messmer married Agnes Schmelz at St Marys Catholic Church Lanesville. Rev A Peckscamp officiated at 8 30 am with relatives present. Reception followed at the brides home. Attendants were Herman Richmer and Clara Schmelz.
Public auction in Harrison County Indiana will sell a described real estate parcel from the Henry Lopp estate. Terms require one third cash, two thirds in installments with notes, secured by the deed and appraised value, and interest from date. Arthur C Lopp as administrator, with Kirkham and Bannon attorneys.
A sheriff sale notice reports a public auction of real estate in Harrison County Indiana under a decree from Mary J Blunt administratrix of Andrew Blunt deceased. The property is to be sold by order of the court to satisfy the decree, with bidding details and sale terms specified by the sheriff Eli Miller.
A resident of Wood name character and a tenant petitions for renewal of a liquor license in Laneville Franklin township Wor County Indiana. The applicant seeks to sell intoxicating spirit vinous and malt with on premises drinking for a term of one year at 2nd floor room in a two story frame building on Main Street Laneville. The notice lists the location details and eligibility, and states the Board of Commissioners of the county will hear the renewal at the June term.
A petition has been filed in the Harrison County Indiana Auditor's office to build a free gravel road in Blue River Township. The text names John B. Heuser and over fifty petitioners and sets the road starting near DePauw and Hancock Chapel with the plan to run east to the highway intersection. The notice indicates the petition will be presented to the county board on June 1916.
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