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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1914
Page
4
A sale offer notes four inch items priced at five dollars with all this season's styles reduced to half price. The item mix includes various styles and sizes. Shoppers are invited to visit to take advantage of the limited discount.
The deceased, born near Marenges in Crawford County, died aged 77 years 6 months 10 days. He left a wife, four children including daughter Miss Jannice Miller and sons Charles Jr and Wilbur, plus five grandchildren. A veteran stage driver to New Alibans Paoli for 15 years, he moved to Corydon 25 years ago and ran a grocery with his wife and son Wilbur in charge after his death. He was known for strength of character and wide circle of friends, with floral tributes at his funeral reflecting high esteem.
Strawberny harvest, planting progress, and visits feature the week in Huddletown. John Strouse and wife, Mr and Mrs Brouy and others from nearby towns attended gatherings. Mrs Guthnecht and grandson visited relatives near Pfrimmer's Chapel. Lorena Simily suffers lagrippe yet shows improvement. John Bence and ex sheriff J Bence hosted relatives. Eugene Rissler and wife visited.
Corydon High School Alumni Association will host its annual Lamquet banquet on Tuesday June 2 at Spoom Christian church. Mrs Julia Fried Walker of Indianapolis will serve as toastmistress. Telephone orders invited for corn and ginseng buyers seek customers.
Isaiah Tabler a former resident of Harrison County died in Jefferson County Kentucky on Friday May 15 at age seventy one from disease of the heart His remains were brought to Elizabeth on Sunday May 17 and interred at the cemetery He spent much of his life in Taylor and Posey Townships serving as Justice of the Peace He owned the Tabler Water Mill in Payley Township and drew people from miles around He is survived by five children and his wife who died about a year ago The annual meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church will be held at Corydon M E Church Thursday and Friday with events including a Young People's Hour an organ recital by Ruth Brown and a keynote address by Mrs Bernheim of Chicago The sunrise prayer meeting is planned for Friday morning with delegates expected and public attendance urged
The firm L. i. Zabel & Co announces closing the implement shop and selling its entire stock at cost. Items include wire, spreaders, buggies, wagons, plows, and more as Julius Zabel and Robert Walther take over temporarily. Sale begins Thursday May 28. John Hammerlein travels to Falls City to sell cigars with partner Mat Birx.
In Florida on May 20 1914 W J Howey Land Co reports the first carload of watermelons shipped out of state this year from Lake Hamilton. The telegram notes $500 earned in Chicago and directs investors to proceed with plans to travel June 2 round trip Louisville to visit 20 acres. Waldo Hiser Indianapolis and Sapinsky's clothing ad included.
Weather remained dry as the river fell. Fred Filly moved to his farm. Local tradesman Peters did carpentry work last week. Miss Zola Peters and King Louisville to spend time in town. Simon Baur and wife visited William Vulican. Miss Alberta Quynnan planned a trip. Mrs. Fal Schoen is in critical sight change for a person writing. Jab Hallman and Suga Grove folks visited. Ora Baker traded boats and secured a larger craft. Fred Lilly sold the saloon license to Gu Shaller of New Albany. Concrete bridge across Middie Creek nearing completion and ready for travel soon. James W. Farnsley injured his left hand fastening an ax. Lee McMonigal family and James Applegate of Corydon visited. Dan Stoy and T W Peters families dined with David Beeler for Catherine’s birthday.
The Mauckport Circuit holds its Third Quarterly Meeting at Cedar Farm MAE church in Boone township tomorrow Thursday May 25 at 2 30 pm. Pastor Rev Ralph Pearson and District Superintendent Rev J M Walker will be present to conduct services and Rev Walker will preach at night. Mrs Rose Ayfationg of Lost Nation Town is in the county due to the illness and death of her sister Miss Emma Wynn of Scot township.
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