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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1915

Page

9

Motion for New Trial in Harper rape case delayed

The court deferred ruling on Harper's motion for a new trial after allegations of juror misconduct and conflicting affidavits, including claims of a Palmyra conversation. Evidence counters and neighbor affidavits question juror truthfulness as the judge orders the matter continued to the next term with bond set at 500 dollars.

The Democrat Abraham Harper Fred Rebman Palmyra Rebman Amos Trowbridge Trowbridge Harper Roy Rippy James Sommerville Sims Franklin Township Eva Mosier

Clara Mae Heuser Birthday Party At Home

A birthday party was held at Mr. and Mrs. Philip Heuser's home on Tuesday night May 18 in honor of their daughter Clara Mae Heuser turning twenty. Guests included Ruth Raaf Rowena Dannreuther Ilenea Longest Mary Hoehn Eleene Heuser Ruby Perkins William Sharrer Harold Jenkins Jennings Dannreuther Vern Davidson Alvert Andrew Hoebn Orlan Rheinhardt Edgar Harles Dietrich Earl Davis. Games and music followed by cake and lemonade ended the celebration with wishes for many more happy birthdays. One Who was There

Philip Heuser Clara Mae Raymond Ruth Raaf Rowena Dannreuther Ilenea Longest Mary Hoehn Eleene Heuser Ruby Perkins William Sharrer Harold Jenkins Jennings Dannreuther Vern Davidson Alvert Andrew Hoebn Orlan Rheinhardt Edgar Harles Dietrich Earl Davis

61 Acre Farm for Sale on Corydon and New Albany Pike

Historic notice describes a 61 acre farm for sale along the Corydon and New Albany pike with good buildings and bottom land. Inquiries directed to the selling office. Also a brief, unrelated 2018 item notes Orydon High School seniors and juniors picking on Blue River last Monday.

Corydon New Albany Pike Theorydon High School Blue River

Mrs James M Robinson dies suddenly in Louisville

Mrs James M Robinson formerly Miss Ethel Heley died suddenly in Louisville last Wednesday night May 19. Burial was in Cave Hill cemetery Saturday afternoon. She was 22, survived by husband and two small children, parents Patrick and Mrs Haley, and siblings. Aunt Mrs Isaac Gibson of Mott resides in the county.

James M.robinson Louisville Cave Hill Cemetery Ethel Heley Patrick Haley Isaac Gibson Mott

Pleasant Valley Suffered From Hessian Fly Itolo

Pleasant Valley wheat is damaged by Hessian fly. Local residents report various social visits and travels including Mrs. Lou Loften on the sick list, Philip Heuser on a Corydon business trip, Vosley building a house, and several farm exchanges and visits among Hendricks Zimmermans Dietrichs Houser and Harrell.

Lou Loften Charles Ferock Philip Fessel Central Barren Philip Heuser Corydon W. R B. Voyles Ramsey Clarence Hendricks A. E. Wenning John Hoffman

Local Social Notes From Motts and Nearby Towns

William Melton made a business trip to Corydon Saturday. Mrs. William Sibert of Motts visits relatives in La Grange Kentucky. Miss Mabel Crandall of New Albany Indiana weekends with relatives in Motts. Mrs. James Hurn and daughter Rose visit Fr. Wright at Hursttown. C A Melton returns from Marengo Indiana where employed. Dora King returns home to Valley Station Kentucky after Motts visit. Laura Melton of Corydon weekends with her parents near Crandall. Lydia Gibson of Motts goes to Colorado Springs Colorado for Antler Hotel employment.

William Melton Corydon William Sibert Motts la Grange Mabel Crandall New Albany Ind James Hurn Rose Fr. Wright Hursttown C. A. Melton Marengo Dora King Valley Station Laura Melton Geo. Melton Crandall Lydia Gibson Motts, Ind Colorado Springs Colo Antler

Shower honors Lola Thevenot on her wedding day

A surprise shower at the Thevenot home in Depauw honored Miss Lola Thevenot on her marriage to Earl Rothrock that afternoon. Guests included Henry Thevenot and family, Gee Bitner, Dan Conrad, Oscar Kellum, Edward Vaughn, Anna Damon, Carr Briscoe, Minnie Hannel, Hildegard Steersteder, Daisy and Elma Thevenot, Ivan Hannel, Frankie Bitner, and Dewey Thevenot. The Rothrocks received many useful gifts and guests departed contentedly.

Henry Thevenot Depauw Lola Earl Rothrock Gee Bitner Dan Conrad Oscar Kellum Edward Vaughn Anna L. Damon Carr Br

Change of Time of Southern Railway Trains Effective Sunday

Several changes will be made in the schedule of Southern Railway trains east and westbound starting May 2 1915. Eastbound from Corydon Junction Train No 28 leaves 6 30 PM 9 11 22 AM. Westbound from Corydon Junction Train No leaves 10 07 AM 6 50 PM. N Westernman A G P A St Louis Mo. Willard Shaffer a Heth township farmer was in Louisville on business last Thursday and Friday. He sold 125 bushels of soy beans for 2 10 a bushel.

Southern Railway Corydon Junction N. Westerman St. Louis Willard Shaffer Heth Township Louisville

Mrs. Lydia Deen Dies at 77 in Heth Township

Mrs Lydia Deen wife of Dr Henry K Deen died at home in Heth township near Central on Friday May 21 after several weeks illness She was born June 20 1837 in Boone township and lived in the county all her life Surviving are her husband six children twenty grandchildren and four great grandchildren Funeral services were held at Mt Zion A B church Mauckport conducted by Rev Elmer Catt with interment in the church cemetery Aunt Lydia had been blind for nineteen years and was respected by all who knew her

Lydia Deep Henry K. Deen Heth Township Central Mt. Zion A. B. Church Mauckport Elmer Catt United Brethren Lydia Ferree Jacob and Rachel Ferree Boone Township Lewis, Rennie Nevil Deen Mattie Hays Blanche Frank Wilford Applegate John H Lorenzo L. Ferree Lydia Bhusbtand

Surprise Birthday Dinner in Snyder's Chapel Area

Mrs Geo Ruff received a surprise birthday party on May 16 in Oak Knoll with seventy neighbors and relatives. Jr and Mrs Floyd Thompson lured her away for a ride. while she was away, guests brought baskets of food and later gathered for a noon meal. Relatives from Pekin and nearby towns attended. gifts were given and the day described as the happiest of her life.

Oak Knoll Geo. Ruff Floyd Thompson

Farm for sale near Corydon on good pike

A half acre farm with a good horse and barn is offered for sale one mile from Corydon on a good pike. Includes seven acres more. A bargain for someone. For particulars inquire at this office. January 20.

Corydon

Steam Sorghum Mill Opens at Cory Doo

An advertisement notes a steam sorghum mill near Cory has produced notable molasses. The message mentions cane processing and newly established facilities, highlighting quality product and local production.

Corydoo

Farm For Sale Near Corydon With Orchard And Buildings

A ninety five acre farm for sale about two miles from Corydon on the Pike. It includes five acres of timber a fine large orchard a good dwelling house fairly good out buildings a spring and two cisterns. A solid opportunity to acquire a well located farm. For particulars inquire at this office. a29 tf

Corydon Pike

Eureka Telephone Company stockholders meeting notice

The annual meeting of the stock holders will be held at the Corydon courthouse on the first Saturday in June. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. for business and the election occurs in the afternoon. C. P. Swarens, Secretary.

Eureka Telephone Company Court House Corydon C. P. Swarens

Fruit Distillery Outfit And Tubs For Sale

Copper fruit distillery outfit with 165 California tubs offered for sale at a bargain price. Buyer can trade for stock. inquiries accepted at this office.

California My ‘Dtl

Auto Service Notice From Corydon

Automobile service offered due to train schedule changes. Departure from Corydon at 9 25 a m and 4 45 p m. Call Martin Hotel for details. Howard Atkins.

Corydon Martin Hotel

Construction bid notice for Webster School Township project

Sealed bids will be received for the construction of a school house in Webster School Township Harrison County Indiana District No 2 at New Middletown. Bidder must file a certified check equal to 5 percent of bid price or minimum $200 and enter a contract with bond within ten days. township reserves right to reject any bid. Mail to New Middletown Indiana. John R Kirkham Trustee.

Webster Township John R. Kirkham New Middletown Ian Off Webster School Township Harrison County Indiana Said Webster School Ind Webster Township Advisory Board

Notice of Application for Liquor License in Lanesville

Notice to citizens of Lanesville and Franklin township Harrison county Indiana that a male applicant over 21 will seek a license at the June Term 915 of the Board of Commissioners to sell intoxicating liquor in less than five gallons with on premises drinking rights. The business location is the lower southeast front room of the two story frame building on the west half of lot three fronting Main Street in Lanesville. The room measures 30 by 17 feet with 10 foot ceilings and includes multiple interior doors and a full street view.

Lainesville Franklin Township Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners Lanesville Main Street

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