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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1921

Page

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Be Merciful 10 Twe Poor Steps To Relieve Stua tion

Dr W F Amy a county physician visiting the county home inspected conditions with local readers. Report notes insufficient fire light toilets and care for the sick. Board of Charities plans to seek a better location and improved facilities for inmates. Citizens urge humane care and a respectful hearing by the county commissioners.

W. E. Amy The Democrat Self Republican Amy Fie Cal Rosenbarzer State Board of Charities Harrison County County Board of Charities Board of Commissioners

Harrison County Red Cross reorganizes with new officers

Harrison County Chapter of the American Red Cross elected new officers for the coming year. Dr W Hottle serves as Chairman and Miss Jennie Griffin as Vice-Chairman with Miss Lina Black as Sec Treasurer. Ruskin F Rowe elected Director and reappointed as Civilian Relief Committee chair. Miss Florence Mahatha to train county nursing classes. New officers include Mrs Carrie Wright, Mr Ruskin Rowe, and directors Ben Applegate Frank Self and Will Dullen.

Harrison County The American Red Cross W. Hottie Jennie Griffin Treas Lina Black A. O. DeWeese New Albany Carrie Wright Ruskin F. Rowe Civilian Relief Committee Home Service Clanche Christley Ben S. Applegate Frank Self Will J. Dullen Red Cross Florence A. Mahatha Mahatha Tlarrison County W. Hottle Klanehe ‘Christley Pather Holland J. G. Moore M.A. Cossahoom Ruskin Th. Rowe Lew M. O'Bannon

Petit Jury Drawn for November Term

Edward Damon and Ames Test Jury Commissioners drew names from the jury box for the November term petit jury. Listed jurors include William Neal, Washington Two. Lawrence Fillott, Morgan Two. William Voelker, Webster Two. Jacob Tiser, .45 Jackson Two. John Bowling, Franklin Two. Ren F. Fetzer, Harrison Two. Arthur McCoy, Jackson Two. Jacob Becker, .65 Webster Two. Frank Guenther, Franklin Two. Roy Mauck, Scott Two. Christ Berst, Jackson Two. Some residency notes noted misstatements. Also an unrelated Cheropractic ad promotes several medical claims for various ailments.

Edward Damon Ames Test William Neal Washington Lawrence Fillott Morgan William Voelker Webster Jacob Tiser Jackson John Awling Franklin Ren F Scott Christ Berst Frank Guenther

Old Capital Eastern Star Institute at Corydon

An Eastern Star lodge named Old Capital Eastern Star was instituted in Corydon last Wednesday night with thirty one charter members. Delegates from New Albany Sellersburg Browns Town Salem and Hardinsburg attended about one hundred members of the order. The New Albany Chapter initiated the ceremony and installed officers for both bodies, with plates served at a social luncheon after the rites.

Eastern Star Corydon Masonic Lodge New Albany Sellersburg Brownstown Salem Hardinsburg Indiana G. W. Griffett L. A. Steasor Old Capital Katherine Brewster Thettle Sentinel W. E. Amy Dora Wood Robert Ts Davis Catherine Hisenhauer Grace Fines Maurice Allen Emma A Moore Myrtle MacDaniels Annie Marie Hastett Organis Currie A J. Pfenninger

Aged Woman Injured in Taylor Township Yard

Mrs. Margaret Ferree, about seventy eight, widow of John H. Ferree, fell in her daughter Mrs. Mary Cunningham’s yard in Taylor township last week and dislocated her shoulder. She is well known in the southern part of the county.

Margaret Ferree Mary Cunningham Taylor Township

Dogs kill two sheep near Ramsey in late week incident

Ex Commissioner R. F. Davis owns the sheep killed by dogs near Ramsey on Tuesday night last week. Dogs again pursued stock Friday night. Fletch keeps thirty to forty rice sheep. Revival services begin Tuesday evening at Musselman United Brethren Church with Pastor W. P. Rosenbarger inviting public worship. Try Extra Fancy Patent Carnation Flour packed in cotton sacks.

R. F. Davis Ramsey Musselman

Pike Conference Highlights Road Construction Concerns

A Farm Federation meeting in the county discussed travel road work with State Engineer A L Donaldson and County Surveyor G Doolittle. Complaints centered on alleged substandard concrete, width discrepancies, and gravel use vs crushed stone, with calls to correct faults and protect taxpayers from wasted funds.

Farm Federation Commissioners Room Farmers’ Committee A. TL. Donaldson G. (. Doolittle Frank Self Corydon Lew M. O'Bannon Corydon Democrat Farm Federation Committee Arch Leffler John Schimiller, Jr Posey Township John Lyskowinski Franklin Township John Steepleton Toone Township Charles N. Dome Jackson Township Joe Gettelfinger Spencer Township David S. Stoker Washington Township Fred Kraft Webster Township Walter Bean Claude Davis Harrison Township Tles Luckett A. L. Donaldson Mngineer Doolittle Granges Donaldson A. Lb. Donaldson

Death of Aged Farmer Philip Windell in Indiana

Philip Windell born December 4, 1841 in Warrick County Indiana died after a long illness at his home near Corydon on Thursday night at 10:30. He married Sarah Flanigan December 2, 1875 and had two sons Willard W. Windell and Julius Windell. He united with the Methodist church under Rev. F. G. Jann and remained a faithful member. Funeral services were held Friday at 3 P M at Heidelberg M F church with burial in the church cemetery. He leaves a wife one son three grandsons and many relatives and friends. He was respected for honesty and industry and suffered rheumatism for years.

Philip Windell Corydon Warrison County Indiana Sarah Flanigan Crawford County Willard W. Windell Julius Windell Samuel Methodist Church Trev F. G. Jann Wisman New Middletown Heidleberg M. F Mr. Windell Tie Franklin Township Lanesville M. E Elmer McKinney M. FE Lanesville Himes Dad Himes This County

House Burns On Wise Farm Near Corydon

A large two story residence on FH Wise’s farm, about two and a half miles northwest of Corydon, burned last Sunday midnight after smoke was seen in Wise’s room. The fire, starting from a defective flue, spread rapidly, consuming the house with seven well furnished rooms. Help arrived too late to save contents. loss was heavy though partly insured. Wise, who bought the farm from Sidney Radcliff, had owned it about a year. the late John Elliott built the house.

Wise Corydon Mr. Wise Kentucky Sidney Radcliff Ira Davis John Elliott

Ladies of Corydon to Lay Corner Stone at Cedar Hill Cemetery

The Ladies of Corydon plan a Sunday service November 6 at 2 30 PM for the laying of Cedar Hill Cemetery gateway. The sand stone structure comes from Pilot Knob and the iron gate is donated by Afr W H Keller. A free will offering will fund a sand stone wall at the cemetery front. The program features Rev M A Cossaboom Mrs Mary R Adams J H Toombs Mr W H Keller Mrs Helen P Griffin P Huff Rev J G Moore Rev Mark B Harris and others.

Ladies of Corydon Cedar Hill Cemetery Pilot Knob Afr W. H. Keller America J. H. Toombs Mary R. Adams M. A. Cossaboom Helen P. Griffin Fiam P. Huff J. G. Moore Mark B. Harris Wil

Revival at Pfrimmer's Chapel Begins November 28

A revival meeting will be held at Pfrimmer's Chapel J. B. Church starting November 28 at 7 P M and continuing to December 18. All Christians are invited to attend and pray for a Holy Spirit renewal, conviction of sinners, and regeneration. Evangelists Trev S. Turley and wife from Winona Lake will assist the pastor Rev M C Patterson.

Pfrimmer’s Chapel J. B S. S. Turley Winona Lake Vanna

Armistice Day Program in Corydon Indiana

Corydon Indiana honors the Armistice on Friday November 11 with sunrise guns a two minute tribute for the unknown soldier a parade from American Legion HQ to Market and High streets memorial exercises in the grade school a cafeteria supper and an evening program featuring a winter garden chorus chalk talks memories of the AEF and a large all star cast including notes from Rev J H Toombs and Captain G W Briffett among others with period songs and banners under Harrison Post No 123 American Legion notes program subject to change

National Cemetery Arlington Eomvic American Legion Chestnut Street Market Street High Street Old Camp Ground T. J. Hudson F. A. Ulen Harrison Post NO

Death claims Mrs Anna Smith in Heth Township

Mrs Anna Smith wife of Jack Smith died suddenly at her home in Heth township last Friday at 4 p m. A corn blade cut led to a swollen sore and blood poisoning that developed about a week before death. She was fifty two. Survived by husband four children and brother Scott Dike Owensville Indiana. Funeral services Sunday at Mt Zion at two o clock conducted by Rev C Youngblood.

Anna Smith Jack Smith Heth Township

Man pleads not guilty in support case in circuit court

Harry Markwell, brought back from Pueblo California by Sheriff Edward Meyer, pleaded not guilty to charges of failing to support and deserting his three children. Bail set at 500 dollars in default he was sent back to jail to await a hearing November 23. Markwell, formerly from Jackson township, New Albany County.

Harry Markwell Pueblo Cal Edward Meyer New Albany Tribune Markwell Jackson Township This County

Death Of Mrs Himes At Madison State Hospital

Mrs Cynthia Himes widow of Alonzo Himes died Wednesday October 26 at the State Hospital for Insane in Madison Indiana after years of mental illness. She was 72 and survived by son Dad Himes and six grandchildren. Funeral at Lanesville M E Church with burial in Lanesville cemetery.

Himes Insane Hospital Madison Indiana Cynthia Himes Alonzo Himes State Hospital For Insane State Hospital

Bottlers National Convention Draws 3000 Attendees in St Louis

Otto Smith of Blue Spring T Bottling Works reports three thousand bottlers from across the United States attended the Bottlers National Convention in St Louis. The event ran all week at Hotel Planters with exhibits in the coliseum and included a visit to the Whistle plant. A Whistlers Convention on the Statler Hotel floor drew about 200. a grand banquet for about 300 capped the week at 6 PM.

Otto Smith Blue Spring T Bottlers St. Louis United States Whistlers Statler

Ottila Yochem Celebrates 88th Birthday Party

Mrs. Ottila Yochem marked her 88th birthday on the 31st with relatives from New Albany Breckenridge and local families. A bountiful dinner and an 88 candle cake baked by Mrs. A Hess were highlights as Lucille Hess cut and served the cake with ice cream. Everyone wished many more happy birthdays for grandmother Yochem.

A. Hess Lucille Hess

Church Institute Held at Corydon I B Church

A two day church Institute at Corydon I B Church began Monday evening with Rev. Geo W Barker of Louisville delivering the opening address after Dr J E Shannon of Dayton Ohio could not attend. Several U B preachers attended and similar meetings are being held at various locations.

Corydon I. B. Church J. E. Shannon Dayton Ohio Geo. W. Barker Louisville U. B. Church

Judge Ridley Seeks Tough Line on Moonshining Case

In Crawford Circuit Court Judge Ridley fined a young man named Dicus 200 dollars and sentenced him to five months at the State Penal Farm after pleading guilty to moonshining. The ruling may set a precedent in the Judicial Circuit.

Ridley Judicial Circuit Dicus Crawford

Delegates Reach National American Legion Convention

Harry Morris and Dr. T N Sonne left Sunday for Kansas City Missouri to attend the National Convention of the American Legion held Monday through Wednesday. Morris is one of four delegates from this Congressional district.

Harry Morris T. N. Sonne Kansas City Missouri National Convention of the American Legion Mr. Morris

Hazel Green and Edward Hurst Married in Indianapolis

Miss Hazel Green and Mr. Edward Hurst wed in Indianapolis recently. The groom is the son of Mrs. Hurst of Laconia and works for a mercantile firm in Indianapolis. They will reside in Indianapolis.

Hazel Green Edward Hurst Indianapolis H. Hurst Laconia

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. FE. Amy Harrison CO Petit Jury Sciat Eastern Star Lodge Clara Ulen I. A. Ullen Gladys Mitchell Frances Froudson Fern Keller Lucy Hottle Dessie Amy Associated PIKE Came Farm Federation Tf O. Wise Pfrimmer M. C. Patterson J. A. Holland America 2 M. A Woman's Auxiliary Irwin & Co Winter Garden Miller Irwin, Brewster ,and Toombs Rose of No Man’s Land Katherine Hudson Nellie Bullett Joan of Arc Zola Evans George W. Applegate Salvation Lassie Lillian O'Bannon Hail Ulen Katherine Jones G. W. Briffett Hampton Baxley Roscoe Stevens Heralds Charles LaHue Thomas Bullett Gututy Jate Judge Ridley
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