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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1922
Page
7
Norman Jones teased a bull dog and was bitten several times. Several residents traveled to New Albany for business, furniture purchases, or fishing and picnicking trips near Milltown and Bradford. One man, Mr. Huffman, died in Hardensburg while returning home.
Arlston W Alstott announces his candidacy for Treasurer of the Eureka Telephone Company. He asks stockholders to vote at the June 3 1922 election and promises daily service from an office in Corydon.
Farmers plant corn as harvest nears near Thompson's Chapel. Sunday School sessions continue and Belle Rothrock delivers an obedience to God talk. Neighbors visit across Floyd Kuggs, Harmon, and Palmyra areas at Thompson's Chapel and nearby homes.
The Comptroller of the Currency issues a three month claim notice for The Corydon National Bank of Corydon Indiana. Creditors must present their claims to receiver W H Flora with proof within the period or risk disallowance.
For sale good car at little money offers Lloyd A Meech. M 10 5 w.
Candidates must file expense accounts by June first. Mrs. Morris remains seriously ill at home on West Poplar Street. Mrs. Crawford of Bedford visits her mother Mrs. Mathes. Mrs. Linder and Mrs. Kraft travel to Colorado for health reasons. Corydon items include corrections on Mrs. Ira Scott illness and visit by Jeff Cunningham and daughter May. Dr. Wolfe of New Albany improving after illness. Emily Stevens turns SS years old. Uncle Charles is 89 and nearly seventy years married. District Strule event by Corydon Gregg Lodge drew New Albany talent and laughter with former Corydon residents D L Owens and wife present.
Mrs Clara Carl aged seventy died at her home near Hrang Landing on Saturday May 20. She leaves husband Thos Carl and five children. Robert Allen age ten died May 17. Mrs William Rhodes learns her sister Mrs Alvin Smith has died at Dugger Ind and was 37. Remains reached Corydon last night and funeral likely at Fairview. Details of death not given in telegram.
On the reverse side a linotype error misstated loan figures for Corydon's two new banks. The Corydon State Bank loan amount should read 124 044.88 instead of 135 044.88, a one figure error causing a thousand dollar discrepancy.
Alice Virginia Fisher daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter A Fisher of Nevin died Monday after a ten week illness from tubercular trouble She was nine months old Sunday May 21 Funeral services were held at Hursttown yesterday at 3 o clock
Miss Una Funk daughter of Marcus and Mrs Funk of Corydon and Mr Albert Redden son of Charles Readen of New Amsterdam were married at the Clerk's office on Thursday afternoon May 18 with Rev Toombs of the Corydon U B Church officiating.
A barn on Joe Pinaire's farm near Depauw burned in the early Sunday fire. The structure valued at $1000 with little insurance, and Rolla Pinaire resides on the property.
A complete bill features local cast and acts including a male quartet and an act of modern solo dancing. The program is announced for next week and on sale at Riely’s Drug Store starting Monday May 29. Admission 35 cents. proceeds benefit Harricop Post No 123 American Legion and The Tri Kappas.
Ten year old Kenneth Brown sustained a severe cut on a leg and a head injury when Miss Catherine Jones, driving toward Corydon on the Corydon and New Albany pike, struck his party’s car and needed to leave it in a ditch. The vehicle occupants escaped serious harm. The Brown boy received stitches and recovers under Dr. J. C. Bottorff. Only the sedan’s glass broke.
H Raymond Jr nine months old son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Crawford of Louisville Kentucky died Thursday afternoon at about three o clock from erysipelas and cholera infantum. Funeral was at VA B Church New Albany at 130 Saturday and burial in Fairview Cemetery.
Ramsey Grange and Wood's Chapel Sunday School announce Decoration services at Wood's Chapel Sunday afternoon at 2:30. Rev. W. L. Mitchell pastor of Wood's Chapel and former U S Army Captain in World War will deliver the address. A good attendance is desired.
The trial of Corydon's former bankers George W Applegate Ben S Applegate and Wilson E Cook is scheduled for Monday June 19 in the Federal court at Indianapolis. Indictments count two against Cook and Ben Applegate and one against George.
Harrison County Brotherhood of Threshermen will hold a June 3 gathering in Corydon at 10:00 A M to elect officers for the coming year. All members urged to attend. Robert Hughes was sent to Jewish Hospital in Louisville for treatment of a long standing injured leg and faces ongoing trials.
The Christian Endeavor society of Rehoboth Church invites all to a social event on Saturday night May 27 with good eats and drinks. Come one and all and remember the date May 27.
A twentieth century style ad invites readers to invest with The Savings and Loan Association. It highlights semiannual dividends and lists Lew M. O Bannon as secretary and Stella B. Caughlin as treasurer, urging a call to learn more.
Over fifty thousand Dolling’s customers receive a seven percent net return and express satisfaction. The notice urges investment via The R. U. Dollings Company and references Dealer’s License No. 29 with Dun’s and Bradstreet as sources. Contact R. B. Watson for full information.
A community dance announced for Saturday night May 27 1922 at Houser's Grove one half mile south of Corydon Junction and seven and a half miles north on the Corydon and Corydon Junction pike. Good music by a four piece orchestra with round and square dances. Married couples and singles invited. Refreshment stand on site. No moonshine allowed. M A Potter.
Widow of John Denbo dies at home near Corydon on Monday morning at about 11:30. She is 71 years old and survived by four children Mrs Chas Rupp of this place Mrs Harrison Amy of New Albany George and Walter of Corydon. Funeral set for Wednesday at 10 at Pleasant Ridge with burial in Jordan Cemetery.
The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of John C. May, deceased, late of Harrison County Indiana. The estate is insolvent. Herman L. May appointed as Administrator with Kirkham O Bannon Attorneys. M-17-3-w.
Anna B. Scharf of New Middletown announces her candidacy for re election as Treasurer of the Eureka Telephone Company. She notes debt reduction from 1800 to zero by 1920 and a bank failure with over 1500 on deposit, asking voters for support at the June 3, 1922 election.
Miss Virginia Hisey daughter of C A Hisey and Miss Ollie Hisey sang at the ceremony held Tuesday evening May 16 at the bride’s parents home west of Corydon Rev Moore officiated. The couple will reside on a Crandall area farm after the wedding.
John W. Allstott and Son offer 5000 Hoosier Clinga and Riberta Peaches 4000 two-year trees, assorted apples cherries pears plums grapes and garden roots. Prices claim to be affordable for all. buy locally grown stock for better trees for less.
The State of Indiana versus Stay Love and William Barksdale for alleged robbery of J Mda Coleman on February 8 1921 was set for trial in Harrison Circuit Court last Monday but continued to the September term due to Mr Coleman’s illness. Coleman is described as old and quite sick.
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