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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1920
Page
1
Harrison County reports official presidential results with Republican leads across major offices. James E. Watson leads U S Senate by 376 and Warren T. McCray for governor by 356, with Republicans dominating many statewide contests and local candidates listed with vote tallies.
Mrs Maggie Morris wed Mr Robert Gibson Thursday evening in a ceremony at the home of Mr and Mrs J J Bullett with Rev J M Moore officiating. The couple aged seventy one and eighty one at the time celebrated with a reception and left for Mill street home to begin married life.
Marion Byerley and family escaped a fire that destroyed their one and a half story frame residence on Charles Walker's farm. The Byerleys lost most possessions and clothing. the children walked barefoot to neighbors. Mr Byerley has suffered rheumatism and faces a heavy loss.
The Glen Wells company, a noted Lyceum pathfinder for over twelve years, brings top notch entertainment to the Auditorium on Tuesday. The duo combines acting, singing, and dramatic sketches written for them, plus high order instrumental work. Rev J L Battram departs for Louisville to join the Indiana Conference Bishop's Council and then assists in a two week revival in Columbus.
Jap W. Turley writes to thank both men and women of Warrison County for their support last Tuesday. He admits Democrats lost, cites the opposition’s higher vote tally, and notes plans to travel up Salt River with a uncertain return in a week or two.
Arrangements for an educational survey of the county include arithmetic for grades 6 7 and 8 spelling and writing across all grades. Principals will request tests from the Russi Sage Foundation Columbia University for each teacher and from Curtis Standard Research for arithmetic series.
Miss Nora Albin and Mr George Gailey wed last Wednesday in New Mindletown officiated by Mr Patterson. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Albin of Coryton area, and the groom son of Mr and Mrs C Gailey of this place, are well regarded members of the community.
Six weeks remain until Christmas and customers are urged to schedule portraits promptly at TIE Jordan Studio to avoid holiday delays. The studio promotes early bookings to secure preferred times and ensure timely completion before the season.
A miscellaneous shower was held last Tuesday at Mrs Lena Rtely's home for Mrs Maggie L Morris and Mr Robert Gibson. Hosted by the D A R, the event featured gifts including salt and pepper shakers with a playful note from Laura Rowe Miller. Also noted is a classified line for sale: a wood cook stove at Corydon Exchange Eureka. Edna Luther returned home from a visit with her parents near New Middletown.
Elizabeth Trobaugh widow of Eephus Trobaugh died at the home of her step son Louis Trobaugh last Friday evening after a long illness. She leaves a son Edward Swan of Curydun a daughter Mrs Beatrice Taine of New Amsterdam two step sons Louis of New Amsterdam and Will Trobaugh of Richmond Ind. A short service was held by Rev Will Brandenburg at the grave Sunday afternoon and burial was at Cold Friday.
Mrs Emily Sonner widow of Agrip Sonner died Thursday November 4 at her home near New Amsterdam after two weeks of illness and a day after parvulosis. Aged 75 she is survived by six children Emmett Willard Albert Sonner Mrs Stella Daley Mrs Minnie Bruce and Mrs Ela Lipperdan. Her maiden name was Simler daughter of John Simler. She leaves a brother David Simler and Mrs George Schafer. Funeral services were held Saturday at Wesley Chapel with Rev J G Moore and Rev Propheter officiating. burial followed in the church cemetery.
Ward, formerly of this place, has been named manager of the grocery department at My Store Co Bloomington. His unit is expected to generate about a quarter of a million in sales this year and includes about twenty subordinates. The promotion, awarded over longer-tenured workers, carries a good salary and pleases his many county friends.
Announcement from C. W. Jean & Co and partners promoting reopening to handle cream business. The notice lists buyers and local figures including Mrs M M Smith, Charles B Moore, I B Cook, and George W Fried. A separate item notes a 65 pound blue catfish caught in the Ohio River last Monday.
A Sunday morning blaze in New Middletown destroyed Ray Resch’s barber shop and Ed Hedges’ restaurant with heavy flames gaining headway before alarams. Fire origin is undetermined and only a small portion of contents was saved. For sale a fresh cow. Evureka phone Eli Grable Corydon.
Extension work reports a need for four teachers to complete the program and asks institutes to recruit them by next Saturday. The note urges photographers to avoid a holiday rush and to have portraits taken now at The Jordan Studio.
Editor Corydon Democrat acknowledges the county for support after a landslide loss in national state and district races. Ewing says he ran a clean campaign and remains cordial to all, ending with a gracious signoff and respect for the party. The page notes holiday photos and school visit logistics along with a Wagons purchase offer.
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