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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1911

Page

3

Memorial Service for Gregg Lodge Members Held

Memorial services at Gregg Lodge 1 O Q FP hall Sunday featured obituaries read by assigned members, a prayer led by Chaplain James Best, and an address by S. Hirks on lodge work. Thirty eight deceased members were named. several readers were absent and a large lemonade reception followed.

Gregg Lodge Will Irwin James Best S.hirkhans Gudvreon West Memorial Ipege Lodge

Marcion Normal College sees several new students arrive

The Sarmimer term begins with Harrison county arrivals Edna Tad Elisabeth Bierty and Paty Watters. Bannon family updates at South Adams street. Lillian Oo Bannon visits Maurice. Junior Hed Sox defeat North Marion in a baseball game with Roy Bandy and Burrer McColhing contributing notable plays.

Tegan Jere Harrison County Edna Tad Flisabeth Bierty Paty Watters Earl Barger Maurice . Bannon South Adams Street Samuel Alien Chorge Roy Bandy New Austeraai Lillian Oo Bannon Maurice David Skull Walter Davis Ert Keen Ane Burrer McColhing Eileen North Marion Do Too Impuser Ted Sox Bhirrel McColhun Red Sox Randy

Central News Local Notes and Visits Highlight Week

The alrouth praises the wheat crop in this section. Mt. Vion resident Lee McKim visits the county. Walter Applegate plans moving to a new house. Rev. Ernest Hoberts spoke at New Justice Saturday and Sunday. Central area residents attended a social last Saturday night. Hes d. Ke Hedmek led a meeting at Battherossa. Decorators prepare for memorial services at Central Caran and Perse orance Chapel with committees inviting members.

Alrouth Lee McKim Mt. Vion

One of the County’s Best Stallions Dies Suddenly

The Percheron draft stallion owned by Stephen Taylor, three miles northwest of Corydon, died last Friday night. The horse was valued at sixteen hundred dollars and was regarded as one of the county’s finest animals, a heavy loss to Mr. Taylor.

Toran Stephen Taylor Corydon Mr. Taylor

Creosote Duty Controversy Hits Treasury Secretary MacVeagh

The article reports a congressional probe alleging President officials manipulated customs duties to favor creosote shipments. It accuses Treasury Secretary MacVeagh of ordering noncollection and criticizes legal overreach and fiscal misdirection in a broad political scandal. It questions legislative authority to remit tariffs under conservation motives and cites railroad and refinery stakes.

Cox Customs Department United States Treasury Congress Treasury MacVeagh J. EE Stuart Newport News Ile Loeb New York New Orleans Galveston Mobile

Notice of Contract for Boone Township New Church

Trustees of the Demontaged Church in Boone Township announce bids for a new frame church on the old site. Bids due by 2 PM Tuesday June 20 with a bid bond. work to be completed by October 28. Plans and specs are available from Steemetan, one of the trustees, by request.

Boone Township Adil Sade 1 Steemetan Lita Teaac Speepuirros Church Pru

Fruit Farm for Sale Near Ohio River Landing

Advertises a farm for sale on a SO acre plot within one mile of a good landing on the Ohio River, about twenty miles from Jiowisville. Suitable for grain and vegetables with a fine pear orchard that yielded 1200 barrels. For particulars inquire at this office.

Adfine Frit Ohio River Jiowisville Mpl-Tf

Indiana appoints examiners for building and loan department

W. H. O'Brien announces Henry Hoch Rockport Isaac Dunn Troy and John D Williams Bedford as two year examiners under the new building and loan act. Hoch and Dunn are Democrats Williams a Republican. State forms and fees will support department. real estate provisions could aid home building for members.

W.H. O'Brien Henry Hoch Rockport Isaac Dunn Troy John D. Williams Bedford Building and Loan Department Hoch Dunn Williams John PL Dunn Perry County Aaboo Syonddd Nounmu Dhuibling and Loan Department Auditor of State Department Tate Building and Loan Association General Assembly Tir Levomes Tornys Piss Tapiddy Pheadsen Pulding Floaun Gilbert H. Hendren W. H. O’brien Indiana

Lanesville News Capsule Highlights Local Happenings

Vess Markwell lost a fine Jersey cow recently. Misses Addie and Ida Walter visit Mrs. John Walter. Claud MelIntire of International Harvester was in town Friday. Ascension Day services held at Catholic and Lutheran churches. An ice cream supper for the Lanesville Kid Band planned for Saturday night. Mrs. Goldsmith freed a fish hook from her toe after fishing near home. A local visit to Mr. Chasseig and Mrs. Veig's birthday. Severin Bachman sold silo fed beef cattle to Alva Ward. Debate on silos’ value continues. Saloons praised when run like Dutch. Three old sports attempted frog catching. one nearly drowned. A green head duck seen in the water. Caution urged for safe outings.

Lanesville Severin Bachman Alva Ward

Hursttown Notables and Visitors Record Weekend Travels

Chas Clunie buys a new buggy. Miss Ethel Davis visits Louisville. Guy and Jimery Labue spend Sunday in Indianapolis. Julius Vaughn of Frenchtown visits T J Atlen Joy Wright and Corydon family. Oscar Crosby of Hill Grove visits uncle Wina Housel. Leona Hubbard of New Albany visits Uncle Wr Pope. Charlie Retsing spends Sunday with Wim ixeHer in Corydon. Mrs Henry Mitler and daughter iladys visit relatives in New Albany.

Guy and Jimery Labue Indianapolis Julius Vaughn Frenchtown T. J. Atlen Joy Wright Corydon Lena Kopp Oscar Crosby Hill Grove Wina Leona Hubbard New Albany Wr. Pope Charlie Retsing WimixeHer Henry Mitler Iladys

Commencement at Corydon Town High School Auditorium

The Harrison township schools hold their annual commencement in the Corydon High School Auditorium on Friday June 9 at eight o'clock in the evening. Professor M A Millis president of Hanover College will deliver the class address. An orchestra will provide music and the graduating class comprises twenty two members.

Arrison Township Corydon M.A. Millis Jlanover College

President Diaz Resigns After 32 Years in Mexico

The article reports that Porfirio Diaz resigns as President of the Mexican Republic on May 24, 1911 after 32 years in power, citing self‑perceived faults and mounting revolt led by Francisco Madero. Francisco Madero is named as insurgent leader and provisional events follow with Francisco León de la Barra sworn in as provisional president.

Parfi Diaz Mexico Mexican Republic Francisco Madero, Jr Juarez Mex Spain Francis Leon de la Barra Washington, D. C Republic Gen. Madero Chambers of Deputies Porrerrio Diaz

O F Decoration Plans Graves of Deceased Brothers

New Salisbury Lodge will decorate graves Sunday at 10 o clock for deceased brothers at Wood s Chapel Rooster Hairstown Bethlehem and St Peter s Reformed Cemeteries Members assigned to each site should arrive at the stated hour with a list of newers Att o elack The lodge will assemble at Av ar where Hon Samuel Dillon of Petersburg will deliver the address The Crandall cornet band will furnish the housie Odd Fellows neighbors and the public are invited to attend the services. COMMITTER

New Silisbury Lodge Wood's Chapel Rooster Hiarsttown Bethlehem St. Peter's Nowers O'Elack Iodge Avar Samuel Dillon Petersburg Crandall Cornet Band Odd Fellows

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