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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1909

Page

2

Local Visits and Family News From Shady Lane

Shady Lane records show numerous visits on the 16th. Families including Sims Gresham Lyskowinski and Lottich Rochner During Crone Baunach Elbers Hussing Miller Reitz ibers Jaegers attended gatherings and hosted guests. A birth is noted, naming Helen. August Baunach paints his house with Peter Day and son assisting.

Shelby Wiltz Thomas John W. Lyskowinski Frank Lottich Ida Anna Rochner Anna John Brock Greenwille Clarence Crone Joseph Schnider Helen Johnie Liege Louisville August Baunach Peter Day Oscar

Death of Mrs Stubblefield in Taylor township

Mrs Kate Stubblefield wife of William Stubblefield died last Sunday morning at her brother in law John Reeves residence in Taylor township The family had moved to Jeffersonville from the county a few years ago She grew ill Friday with violent head pains and died after suffering Her age was about forty five She leaves her husband one sister Mrs Biggs Nessinger of Vesey township and many relatives and friends.

Kate Stubblefield William Stubblefield John Reeves Taylor Township Rogers Camp Ground Stubblefield Jeffersonville Biggs Nessinger Vesey Township

Death of Miss Julia Brinley in Posey township

Miss Julia Brinley died at her brother John W. Brinley’s home in Posey township on the 21st inst. Her remains were laid to rest in Elizabeth cemetery last Saturday. Daughter of John Brinley she had lived in Jeff Tersonville of late. She died of cheer after months of suffering. She leaves one brother and two sisters Mrs Thomas Farnsley Floyd county and Mrs R D O Mc Hee Delaware county. She was about fifty and held in high esteem.

Julia Brinley John W. Brinley Posey Township Elizabeth John Brinley Jeff Tersonville Thomas Farnsley Floyd County R. D. O. McHee Delaware County

Dairy Castle Herd Auction Near North Bridge

Harry McGrain will sell his entire herd of grade Jersey cows and Jersey heifers at public auction near Saturday afternoon in his barn by the north bridge. Sale starts at o'clock with nine months credit and accept promissory notes with freehold surety. Five percent discount offered for cash.

Harry McGrain North Bridge

Eureka Telephone Company stockholders meet in Corydon

The Eureka Telephone Company stockholders will meet in regular session in Corydon on June 5 1909 for the annual meeting to elect officers for the following year and transact any legal business. All interested should be present. If you have not received a car call me WLP Bisshuossom Bee

Eureka Telephone Company Corydon Bisshuossom, Bee

Decoration Day Services at Crandall Cemetery

Decoration Day at New Salisbury Lodge Nassat o Ole will hold services at the athletic cemetery near Crandall on May 50 at 2 o clock PM. Good speakers will attend. The graves of deceased brothers at other graveyards will be decorated at 9 o clock AM by committees. All sister lodges invited to attend. G W Craybpen, Secretary.

New Salisbury Nassat Ole Athletiea Crandall W. Craybpen

Notice to Debtors by L Preman

Notice to debtors states the sender will be away for Kansas and that accounts may be settled with his wife at their Corydon residence east of the Red Mill during his absence. The message mentions that gay books will be left with his wife.

Kansas Corydon Red Mill L. Preman

Decoration services at New Amsterdam May 30 1909

Decoration services will be held at the M. E. church hall New Amsterdam at 2 p m by the old soldiers. Let the people turn out to support this community event.

M. E New Amsterdam

Decoration Day Memorial Services Planned Across Counties

Memorial Day activities mark Decoration Day on Sunday May 30 with local services on Saturday Sunday or Monday. In Corydon Rev F I Porter and Rev E I LaRue will speak Sunday afternoon. The piece urges large, respectful attendance and notes the day honors all departed loved ones, not only Civil War veterans.

Corydon F. I. Porter New Albany E. I. LaRue

Local Notes Highlight May Weddings in Lanesville

Lanesville and Louisville residents attend family visits as several marriages occur in May. Aloysious Metzrath and Maggie Hahn wed at the Catholic church with Father A. Peckskamp, to reside in Louisville. Later Aloysius Geswein and Clara Herbert wed nearby and plan to live southeast of Lanesville. Four weddings in four weeks mark the church’s season.

Aloysious Metzrath Louisville Maggie Hahn Adam Hahn A. Peckskamp Wee Aloysius Geswein Clara F. Herbert Franklin Township Floyd County Lanesville

Memorial Sermon Honoring Civil War Veterans Draws Large Assembly

At a Christian church Rev. W D Bartle delivered a memorial sermon on the last words of Joshua. Old soldiers led a parade with Old Glory and were seated in reserved sections. Wives widows and families of veterans attended as the surviving veterans grow fewer each year.

Christian Churer W.D. Bartle Bartle Joshua

Frenchtown News Briefs Include Local Visits And Birth

Mrs. Joseph Pate is on the sick list. Andy Steerstedter is building a fine two story house. Will Vausha of New Albany visited his parents last week. An eleven pound boy was born to Mr and Mrs Celestin sie mon on May 11. Claud Vausha, working at New Albany, spent Sunday with his parents. Ed Peters and family of Depatuw spent Monday and Tuesday with Irrank Briscoe and family.

Joseph Pate Andy Steerstedter Will Vausha New Albany Celestin Sie Mon Claud Vausha

Notice to Teachers in Harrison County

Notice to teachers in Harrison County. Ind ICT State Teachers Association members may obtain a copy of the Proceedings. The county superintendent announces the teachers license exam on Saturday May 29. Residents without an active license must secure one by the June exam to be eligible to teach. Recommended readings include Practical Methodology and Painter's Revised History of Education. Amzie Kannapel, County Superintendent.

Ind. State Teachers Association Harrison Co Painter Amzie Kannapel

We Do. Bran and Grain Goods Market Info

The levator sells Bran middlings sutrene gluten oats corn wheat crushed corn hay straw flour and pays the highest market price for grain and hay. It exchanges flour and feed for wheat or corn. Thomas and O Connor, 265.

Levator Thomas & O'Connor

Hart and VanZant Tie The Knot At Posey Home

Miss Greta Hart and Mr Leonard VanZant married at the bride's parents home in Posey township Friday evening. Rev C L Niles officiated in front of the immediate family. The groom works as a freight brakeman on the Pennsylvania railroad and the couple will reside in Jeffersonville.

Greta Hart Leonard VanZant P.R. Hart Posey Township C. L. Niles Elizabeth Pennsylvania Railroad Indiana Jeffersonville

Lithographic Stone Quarry Opening Near Corydon

DePauw Windell and Company of New Albany plan a lithographic stone quarry on the Stoner farm six miles southwest of Corydon now owned by Mr Danner. Workers Win Mitchell and Charles Dorst of New Albany report fine stone and expect to equip the best quarry machinery if the material proves to be as promising, making it a new business site.

DePauw, Windell and Company New Albany Stoner Corydon Danner Win. Mitchel Charles Dorst

Urgent Demand for Past Due Accounts by June 15 1900

Lum appeals to customers to settle outstanding balances owed by June 15 1900. Zn ABE RHopEs appears in the notice urging prompt payment and account reconciliation.

Bazar At Court House To Benefit Church A June Event

The Ladies Aid of the Christian church will hold a bazaar at the court house on June 4 and 5. Donations include handkerchiefs jewelry fans skirts baby shoes valises and clothing for men and boys. Ice cream and cake will be sold both evenings with extra cakes on Saturday.

Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Court House

Decoration Day Observances in Lanesville

In Lanesville on Monday May 31 decoration day plans include morning prayers and graveside decor in the Catholic cemetery and at Pfrimmer's Chapel. Afternoon services at the Lanesville M E Church will mark the graves a second time with decorations.

Lanesville Pfrimmer’s M. EK

Marriage License Notices for Multiple Couples Listed

Oswell Martin and Elizabeth Heuser Leonard VanZant and Greta Hart Perry I Windell and Rebecca Denbo John Eigelbach and Mary Zollman listed in marriage license notice following local civil records procedure.

Oswell Martin Elizabeth Heuser Leonard VanZant Greta Hart Perry I. Windell Rebecca 5 Denbo John Eigelbach Mary Zollman

Sunday School Celebration at Seven Springs Planned

The annual Sunday School celebration will be held July 3 at Seven Springs near Elizabeth, inviting local families and church members to attend the community event.

Seven Springs Elizabeth

Pretty Home Wedding Unites Elizabeth Heuser and Oswell Martin

Miss Elizabeth Heuser married Oswell Martin of Peoria Ill at the Heuser home on Jet Sunday May 28 in a ceremony led by Pastor Kriete of the Salem Reform church Louisville. The reception followed at the Heuser Hotel with seven tables of wedding feast and numerous presents. The couple plan to reside in Peoria after May 27 and extend thanks and best wishes from The Democrat.

C. J. Heuser Cér Miss Elizabeth Oswell Martin Peoria Ill Zeid Schechter Mendelssohn Elizabeth Bringle Arvil ¥ Deweese Kriete Salem Reform Church Louisville Heuser Hotel Elizabeth Oswell T. J. Stevens Crandall Martin Missouri

Community Notes From Wyandotte on Farming and Local Visits

Farmers push planting this week while social and church events fill the schedule. Clem Keller visited Carl Sharp, Ida Sibert visited family, Y P C U gathering at the church, George Green visited Miss Golda Chanley and attended Potato Run services, Mrs. Ben Breeden visited her parents, Ar Sam Nothrock escorted Anna Brown and Amelia Cole to supper, and local residents attended Potato Run at the pastor Todds' request to sing temperance songs. A list of attendees names Henry Sauerheber J W Shrigley Victor Keller Dick Sauerheber Chas Shrigley George Green Carl Sharp Miss Florence Rothrock Sylvia Sharp Minnie Keller Jolda Chanley Gladys Mauek Lelia Lang Ruth Shrigley Mayme McCrady Hazel Sauerheber Peart Zeller.

Clem Keller Carl Sharp Ida Sibert Y.P.C. U George Green Golda Chanley Ben Breeden Joseph Wiseman Sam Nothrock Anna Brown Amelia Cole Leavenworth Bro. Todds Henry Sauerheber J. W. Shrigley Victor Keller Dick Sauerheber Chas Shrigley Florence Rothrock Sylvia Sharp Minnie Keller Jolda Chanley Gladys Mauek Lelia Lang Ruth Shrigley Mayme MceCrady Hazel Sauerheber Peart Zeller

Red Mill Changed Hands Again in Heth Township

The Red Mill, recently sold by I. J. Pitman to John Yeager of Heth township, has been sold again to Frank E. Watson and A. J. Watson. J. Watson runs a drug business locally and is described as young and active. Frank E. Watson served as county Auditor for over five years before 1909 and is well known countywide. The new owners are described as energetic and capable, with expectations of success.

I. J. Pitman John Yeager Heth

Board of Review convenes in June to hear personal property assessments

The Board of Review will meet on the first Monday of June to review township personal property assessments and hear taxpayer complaints. The session lasts thirty days. Members include Samuel Voyles, William Taylor, William J.D. Barnes, Jamies A. McRae, and I.F. Bartley, appointed by Judge Cook.

Samuel Voyles William Taylor William JD. Barnes Jamies A. McRae IF. M. Bartley McRae Capt. Bartley Cook

Sheriff Reclaims Opel From Evansville Hospital

Sheriff River G Ward re conveyed my Opel to the Southern Indiana Hospital for the Insane in Evansville on Sunday. Opel had been in the hospital for some time but ran away and returned home late in the week.

Rlver G. Ward Opel Southern Indiana Hospital For Evansville

Local visitors and upcoming I O O I Decoration at Bethlehem

New Salisbury scene with Lydia Gibson visiting at Borden and multiple families hosting relatives from Corydon Clark County Anderson and Crandall. May 20 Bethlehem cemetery I O O I decoration at 2 PM. Attending Grand Lodge in Indianapolis and various visits among the Quebbeman Crosby Dome and Boston families.

Boullinbache Louisville Scheuler New Albany John Wagner Carrie Adam Clark County Addie Wise Corydon John

Rogers Campground Social and Illness Report

Katie Dobson and Mr Mrs Taylor Grass appear on the sick list Estella Funk and Henry Funk both ill Henry is in his hundredth year Mr and Mrs Isaac Peters visited David Conner family Margaret Wolpert Zeela Wickham visited Nellie Zetlie Cooper Sunday Sunday school will join temperance rally at Elizabeth on the 27th Inst Alva Grass and daughter Margaret Kihel visited Taylor Chass Sunday evening Thad DeBeén and granddaughter Katie visited Benton Babcock Sunday Mr B on the sick list but improving

Iace Reagan Estella Funk Henry Funk Isaac Peters David Conner Margaret Wolpert Zeela Wickham Nellie Zetlie Cooper Elizabeth Alva Grass Margaret Kihel Taylor Chass Thad DeBeén Katie Benton Babcock Mr. B

Hose Sale at Airs John Bennetts

Full line of ladies children and misses hose at Airs John Bennetts priced at 26 2.00 per pair or per line line notes not clear but sale of hosiery catalog style report from the store listing.

John Bennett

Harrison Township Sunday School Convention Date Set

The Harrison Township Sunday School convention will be held on Sunday June 6 at Pleasant Ridge church. The superintendent is urged to appoint at least two delegates. Officers of all schools and the public are invited to attend. The convention begins at 10 o clock a m.

Harrison Township Pleasant Ridge Eae

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shady Lane Wm. Sims John Gresham Peter Elbers Minnie Hussing John Elbers Dan Quebbeman Charles W. Miller Henry Reitzi Maggie Ibers Regina Mary Jaegers George M. Miller Dairy Castle Sale Towers Fish SUD Everywhere A.j-Tower Co Boston USA Tower Canadian Co Limite Toronto Can A. M. Eisert, SR Margaret Kastliner Seth Schneider Wir Herman Miller John Lige John Zabel Rev William Zabel Huff Spencer County Frenchtown Theodore J. Henriot Ed Peters Depatuw Irrank Briscoe Hart-VanZant Abe Rhopes Ayer Lowell Mass Wyandotte Board of Review Scott Lam Corset Co C. P. Trotter New Salisbury Lydia Gibson Borden A. V. McCoy James Crosby Jacob Adam Ramsey Bethlehem Cemetery Ilenry Quebbeman Lulu Near Zoar Roy Quebbeman Sunday Ida Crosby Emma Dome Minnie Quebbeman Ruth Anderson Ind Joseph Markwell David Boston Ellen Temple Lillian Wallace Crandall Harrola Boston Rogers’ Campground Katie Dobson Mr. and Mrs. Taylor Grass PDI Eentase Just V. H. Bulleit & Sons Friedley’s United States Goon Ona Corydon, Ind G. W. Applegate, JR
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