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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1922
Page
4
Elizabeth High School rallied to beat Laconia 9 to 8 after 12 innings. Pitcher Eddie Reagan struck out 28 and declared the win his final high school game, delivering a dramatic season finale.
The Inter-Patrol contest for the local Boy Scout troop ends with Bol White Patrol led by Harry Travidson scoring 4275 to Wildcats 4890. John Lee Evans tops individuals with 628 points, with other high marks by George O Connor 720 Hirst Miles 680 Harry Davidson 665 Bert Abbott 615 and Lawrence Cropsy 610. A flashlight prize was offered for the best essay on Obedience by Jan 1, and a weiner roast was hosted by Mr. Joe Bender and Dr. Sonne.
Colin Saunders of Spencer township will marry Miss Olive Saunders of the same township. The groom’s parents, Mr and Mrs Edward Colin, accompanied them to Corydon to secure the license. The ceremony is set for tomorrow morning at Frenchtown at the priest’s home with Father Fellers.
In a Louisville shopping letter, Mrs. A. J. Glenn of Shelbyville and other readers recount profitable days browsing Market and Fourth Streets. They cite helpful salespeople at Col Fred Levy Ben Snyders and J. Greece and praise Club plans, cafeterias, and the courteous treatment they received while buying notions dishes spoons drugs and groceries. The letters emphasize strong local ads and friendly city merchants.
A reader from Eminence Kentucky recalls a 1928 shopping trip to Louisville with strong local color. The letter mentions Cherokee Park, the State Fair, Stewart's basement service, Greege's Furniture on Market Street, Keith's lunch, and purchases at John C. Lewis, J Baron & Sons, P G Coker's, and Kay's China and Glass Palace. The writer notes good value, a puncture during travel, and fond memories of city life versus country life.
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