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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1909
Page
7
The Corydon Democrat reports on local business chatter with Rosenbarger's oysters and chocolate fudges. Walk-Over Man promotion and Geo. H. Mathes harness sales anchor a busy week. Community notes include visits from Louisville and New Albany residents, dances, socials, and a wedding knot-tyer at the county clerk’s office.
Local notes describe sales asks for hay bran shipstuff and meal at the Elevator with low prices. Mentions Walk-Over Man promotion at W H Keller Co and praise for Corydon Junction merchants. Reports court term, several visits, and community events including pie supper and upcoming marriage.
Readings and music by the Jegunette Kling Recital Co are advertised for the Auditorium on November 11. Season tickets for the coming lecture course are priced at $1.25.
Community notices cover a Halloween party hosted by Miss Ruth Keller. a business trip by Jacob Hiser and daughter Katie to Louisville. Frank P. Loitch offering a ten dollar purchase rebate in goods. Also listed are Thanksgiving services at Christian Church and a Spencer township Sunday School Convention in Moberly with speakers George K. Gwartney and Dr. William Daniel.
In Corydon on Saturday Hon E B Stotsenburg of New Albany discussed seeking a Democratic nomination for another term as State Senator. He backed the joint county primary rule. Marshall Clark Motor Co of Louisville demonstrated Maxwell cars in Corydon and Mauckport, praising hill climbing and quiet performance. Judge C Wayne Cook retired after twelve years as Harrison circuit judge, succeeded by William Ridley. Cook received a gold headed cane and plans to practice law in Corydon, with speculation he may run for Joint Senator if Harrison county gains the seat.
Mrs J S Pfrimmer and daughter Mrs Allie McLaughlin travel to Omaha Nebraska for several months. Mr Pfrimmer and Miss Lizzie plan to join later. Uncle Jake is a respected Southern Indiana farmer known for public service and farm work. Friends extend best wishes for the stay.
Death by own action of BR Baxley in St Louis on the 27th. Remains shipped to this county arriving last Saturday. Funeral held Sunday at Shiloh by John H. Heth. Burial in Jordan cemetery. Deceased 43, son of Louis C. Baxley. He married three times and left two daughters and a son. He served in the Spanish American War. Survived by mother, two brothers Harvey E. Baxley Corydon and Calvin C. Baxley Missouri, two sisters Mrs Joseph L. Brengman and Mrs James Saffer, and many relatives. Car load of northern seed oats arrived at the Elevator last week.
Harrison county farmers institutes set for Bradford November 27 Laconia December 6 New Middletown December 7 Depauw December 8 Corydon January 31 and February 1 E C Martindale of Hancock county to teach at four sites H C Mills and Charles Davis and Miss Ethel Berry to present at Corydon Programs to be published soon Township vice presidents and county officers to meet November 9 at Corydon to plan institutes John W Lyskowinsky president C W Tuomas secretary invite all interested to join efforts for a banner year in institute work.
New Albany High School routed Corydon High School 26 to 0 at Corydon Fair Grounds last Saturday. Lineup listed includes Briscoe R E and Daniels R T among starters with Williamson from Indiana University and Young from University School of Louisville as officials. Rooter Club girls Katie Willett Gertrude Gurtz Harriet Neat and Mary Stotsenburg joined the crowd.
Henry Clark Kingsley aged thirty died at his home in Dogwood Webster township last Saturday after a four week bout with typhoid fever. He leaves a widow three children a mother a sister and six brothers. Funeral services were at Hyland Christian church Heth township Sunday at three conducted by Henry McKim Boone township. Burial followed in the nearby cemetery. He ran a blacksmith shop at Dogwood and was a member of the Christian Church.
The wedding of Miss Ruby Cole and Arthur B. Debler was held at St Mary Magdalene church with Rev Gauspohl officiating. The bride wore white satin with lace and pearls, and a tulle veil. After a dinner at the Galt House the couple left for two weeks in the North before settling at 1526 Rosewood Avenue Louisville.
Prof and Mrs Emmett Taylor hosted a Halloween gathering for married guests and children Friday night. Masks and white sheets concealed identities during a guessing contest as autumn decor and pumpkin treats created a festive mood for adults and kids alike.
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