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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1923

Page

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Corydon Masons Entertained by George Washington Lodge

About fifty Harrison county Masons from Pisgah Lodge No. 32 Corydon attended a banquet in Louisville hosted by George Washington Lodge. They were greeted at the Kentucky end of the K and S Bridge and welcomed with banners reading Welcome Pisgah No 382. The event featured a dinner at the Young Men's Hebrew Association building and a Master Mason degree conferred on three candidates.

Harrison County Pisgah Lodge Corydon George Washington Lodge Masons Louisville Kentucky K. and S. Bridge First Jacob Streets William Duncan Sam Riely Pisgah Lodge No. 32 A. E. Horton Dawson Springs Masonic Lodge of T. J. Adams Masonic Home Indiana Lorydon Masons Frank M. Melton Kean Irwin J. T. McClaren John H. Heth J. G. Moore Mark L. Harris J. W. Lyskowinski Cort McCoy Corda Watson Harold Watson John M. Dannenfelger James W. Best Walter Applegate Lew M. O'Bannon Clarence Kopp Harry F. Kepner Dr. F.A’ Alen Maurice Griffin C. Blaine Hays Thos. KE. Wheat Earl Miller Bullett Jesse Smith Dan Bakety Dan Griffin Sam Pfrimmer Cecil W. Miles F. A. Ulen

Burned by Gasoline Stove Injury At Home

Mr. Guy Mowrer of near New Amsterdam was badly burned on his hands when a gasoline stove tank burst into flames in the kitchen last week. He grabbed the tank and threw it outside, managing to extinguish the fire after the blaze spread.

Guy Mowrer New Amsterdam

Special Venire Of Fifty Jurors In Kenney Murder Case

Mrs. Mabel Melton Kenney's murder trial set with a special venire of fifty jurors drawn to select twelve. Indictment cites death of William R. Melton by drowning in a barrel on December 19, 1922. Prosecution seeks January term continuance due to absence of the defendant's father. Kenney bonds for 7500 dollars posted. she is released from jail.

Mabel Melton Kenney Will J. Bullett John Becker Jr Fd Erstine Harrison Twp Thos. Conley Blue River Levi R. Jackson Lee Simler Washington Charles Greer Boone D. J. Rhodes Harrison John M. Thomas Andrew A. Kintner Scott Mathew Payton Webster Griff L. Watson Heth Arthur Hendricks Taylor Hank McBride Ed. Wiesbaker Wm. Marshal Jackson Geo. N. Amy W. W. Williams Franklin Herman Gillem Lafe Cr A. G. Lopp Charles Storms Posey Edward Wisebecker Jesse Dick Wm. Hartman Morgan Jos. H. Pinaire Spencer Wm. Brockman Chas. Crosier David Farnsley Gus Backherms, Jr Calvin Berkshire Henry EB. Dietrich Ed. Uessler Oliver Rainbolt Anéey Ansett Ben Wheat Philip Bell Lawrence Coleman Thomas Gibson Harrison County Grand Jury Kenney William R. Melton Sam P. Vogt Wm. R. Ladue LaHue William LaHue Walter Melton Jeff Kenney New Albany

Aged Widow Mary Leffler Dies After Illness

Mrs. Mary Leffler died Sunday at her daughter Mrs. George Kusler’s home near New Middletown after pneumonia and related diseases. She was 81 and had been ill for some time. Funeral at Kusler home Tuesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev. M C Patterson. Burial in Sharon Cemetery. Survived by six children and two sisters.

Mary Leffler Isaac Leffler George Kusler New Middletown Kusler M. C. Patterson U. B Pfrimmer’s Chapel Sharon Graveyard Emmons This County Lizzie Secrist White County Mattie Blunk Louisville

Death of Wilbur Nye in Goldendale Washington

Mrs. L C Keller learns by telegram of her brother Wilbur Nye death in Goldendale Washington. No cause given. He was 65, son of the late Rev S S Nye, survived by wife five daughters two sons sister Mrs Keller two brothers Sirwell Nye Austin Nye and half brother Terman Nye. Born and reared in this county, he went West years ago. Teuriat was in Washington.

Lincoln Ned Teuriat Washington Mr. Nye

Cafeteria Supper and Show Benefit Legion Activities

The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion held a Cafeteria Supper at the Grade School gym last Saturday featuring chicken pork gravy slaw potatoes cake pie ice cream and coffee. Afterward a Legion boys picture show filled the Grade School auditorium. Proceeds from both events were satisfactory and well supported by townspeople.

Ladies’ Auxiliary of the American Legion Auxiliary

Public Sale Of Heirs Of Wm H Wilson Auction Notice

Heirs of Wm H Wilson announce a public sale at the late residence four miles northeast of Elizabeth on the old State road. Items include horses, cows, hay, farming equipment, a wood range, furniture, and stock in Harrison County Telephone Co. Sale starts 9:30 AM with cash for sums under 5.00 and short credit terms for larger amounts. lunch by Union U B Church Ladies Aid. John J Seipel, Auctioneer. Charles Wilson, Agent.

Wm. H. Wilson Elizabeth Old State Road John Deere McCormick Osborne Harrison County Telephone Co Ladies Aid of Union U. B. Church John J. Seipel Charles Wilson

Emmett Sonner Opens Mercantile in New Amsterdam

Emmett Sonner, longtime Washington township resident, has purchased Farmers' Mercantile Co stock at New Amsterdam and operates in the same store room. He is described as honest and trusted by the business community. readers are invited to see his advertisement elsewhere in the Demcrat.

Emmett Sonner Washington Township Farmers’ Mercantile Co New Amsterdam Farmers’ Mercantile Company Sonner The Democrat

Democrats Sweep Kentucky Victory Delivers Governor and State Ticket

Democrats won in Kentucky with William J. Fielder elected Governor over Charles Dawson by about 60,000 votes and the entire Democratic State ticket victorious. The Courier Journal and Times opposed the ticket yet the party carried the state as voters sought change in one day.

Kentucky William J. Fielder Charles Dawson Louisville Courier Journal and Times

At The Churches Corydon United Brethren Church

The Church announces Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 7 30 Men's Brotherhood Friday at T3380 Sunday School 9 30 Morning Worship 10 40 Evening Worship 7 00 The Christian Endeavor Society presents a short program at the opening of the service for Education Week and a sermon titled Practical Christianity Join us for worship.

Men's Brotherhood Christian Endeavor Society C. E

Missionary service and group installations at local churches

The Christian Church hosts a Wednesday night Missionary service at 7 p.m. and a Star Group candle installation Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Sunday services run 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with a 7 p.m. gathering. New Middletown U B Charge revival plans and U P C E at 7 p.m. led by Rev. Nash Eskridge. Group 1 Live Wires and Group 2 Wide Awakes meet under Captains Himmelheber and Eskridge.

J. Carr Star Group New Middletown U. B Nash Eskrdige Union Church New Middletown Church Himmelheber Eskridge

Sermon Announces Educational Week Observance Sunday

Dr. M. A. Farr district superintendent will preach Sunday morning at 10 30 and the evening sermon will honor Educational Week.

M. A. Farr

Death of Julius Tronein in Bridgeport Illinois

Julius F. Tronein died at his Bridgeport home Friday morning after years of illness. He was 62, survived by his wife and three children Claude, Mrs. Clara Newcomb, and Mrs. Abbie Dennison, plus two brothers Eugene and Adolph Troncin. Burial was in Vincennes Indiana after a Sunday funeral conducted by the local Methodist minister. the Troncin family had lived in Vincennes and Spencer township for years. Mrs. Troncin was a daughter of Joseph Feller of this place.

Julius F. Tronein Bridgeport Illinois Vincennes Indiana Troncin Frenchtown Spencer Township Claude Clara Newcomb Abbie Dennison Eugene Adolph Troncin Joseph Feller

Corydon Loses to Scottsburg in Ragged Clash

Corydon fell to Scottsburg 32 to 19 in a rough contest at Scottsburg. Ralph Hank Montgomery led Corydon with seven field goals while Carter and Jurgens starred for Scottsburg. Next, Corydon hosts Pekin after a three week road stretch.

Corydon Scottsburg Strange Ralph Hank) Montgomery Carter

Death of Mrs Georgia Lilpop near New Middletown

Mrs. Georgia Lilpop wife of Claud Lilpop died at her home near New Middletown last Wednesday at 3 PM after a cancer illness. She was about 32 and had been ill for years. Funeral held Thursday at 3 PM at the Catholic church in New Middletown conducted by Rev J A Holland. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Survived by husband son Paul age ten and three brothers and one sister in Kentucky.

Georgia Lilpop Claud Lilpop New Middletown Lilpop J. A. Holland

Couple Weds at Bride's Home in Corydon

Mrs. Belle Frederick and Irwin Brown of Corydon were married last Saturday afternoon at four o'clock in the bride's home. It is the second marriage for each party. The ceremony was witnessed by a few relatives. They will reside in Corydon and have many friends' good wishes.

Belle Frederick Irwin Brown Corydon Brown

Death of Mrs. Agnes Bachman near Lanesville

Mrs Agnes Bachman 55 wife of Joseph Bachman died Monday at her home near Lanesville after a long illness of dropsy. She is survived by her husband and two sons George and John Scheler from a previous marriage. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Catholic church with Father Baron officiating. burial followed in the Catholic cemetery.

Agnes Bachman Joseph Bachman Lanesville George John Scheler Father Baron

Thanksgiving Service and Dinner at Elizabeth Presbyterian Church

A Thanksgiving service at the Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth features the male quartet from the Presbyterian Seminary of Louisville, famed for gospel hymns and past appearances. Rev. John H. Meengs of Holland Michigan will deliver a sermon on Thankfulness at 10:30 AM, followed by a cafeteria Thanksgiving dinner in the church basement. Chester Foster returns home to Mauckport after working in Clariton, Pa.

THE Presbyterian Church OF Presbyterian Seminary of Louisville John H. Meengs Presbyterian Seminary of Louisville South Holland, Mich Ladies Aid Chester Foster Clariton, Pa Mauckport

Change in Library Hours for Winter Months

The library will be open during winter afternoons and nights, with Tuesday closed. This schedule applies to all other days, providing evening access and daytime service while excluding Tuesdays.

Armistice Program Draws Large Crowd in Palmyra

A Monday Armistice program at Palmyra Community Hall drew a crowded audience with children’s acts, music and speeches led by James Felock. Rev. J. G. Moore of Corydon gave a principal address, introduced by Clyde Martin. The town’s activity noted as Palmyra grows livelier. Mr. and Mrs. Angus Evans of Louisville visit Mrs. Evans’ parents near New Middletown.

Palmyra James Felock J. G. Moore Corydon Clyde Martin

Armistice Day Observed by Corydon Community

Armistice Day was celebrated at Corydon public school auditorium with Harrison Post 123 Ameri can Legion leading. Judge R S Springer of Connorsville delivered a one hour patriotic address on wars involving the United States. T J Hudson sang The Americans Come with Mrs G C Doolittle at the piano. The event ended with a prayer by Rev F J Carr.

Corydon Harrison American Legion Kean Irwin America T. J. Hudson R.S. Springer Connorsville G. C. Doolittle

Death of Jacob W. Davis After Long Illness

Jacob W. Davis died at his son Alva Davis's home near Ramsey after a long illness. He was nearly seventy seven and leaves five children, numerous grandchildren, seven siblings, and a large Davis family. A Woods Chapel M E church member, his funeral is set for 1:30 PM Thursday at Woods Chapel church.

Jacob W. Davis Alva Davis Ramsey Southern Railroad Alva George Davis James Tilden Davis Dora Davis Rebecca LaHue R. F. Davis Jamesl. Davis Mary Seacat This County Anthony W .Davis Georgetown Geo. W. Davis White Cloud Nebraska Eva McKown New Albany Jas. Sappenfield Bucklin Kansas Davis Woods Chapel M. FE Woods Chapel Church

JAIL HERE FOR MOORE LIQUOR CHARGE INDIANA

Horace Moore and his son Clarence, both of Louisville, are jailed in Corydon on charges of manufacturing liquor in the county. A still was seized near Lanesville. indictments were returned against the Moores and Andrew Becker. Becker posted $500 bond for release after surrendering to the sheriff. Clarence pleaded guilty to manufacturing liquor before a justice, who bound him over to the circuit court.

Horace Moore Clarence Moore Louisville Prohibition Lanesville Squire Feller Moores Andrew Becker Morris P. Vogt Corydon Becker

Newtown Colony Brooder Stoves Open for January Delivery

Sunshine Hatcheries announces orders for the Newtown Colony Brooder to be delivered in January or February. The advertisement promises the stove will raise your chicks and offers a guarantee. Interested buyers may contact Jack McClaran at Corydon R. R. 4.

Newtown Colony Jack McClaran Corydon Sunshine Hatcheries

Smith Return From Addison Dam 45 Blacksmith Post

Joseph H. Smith returns Monday from Addison Kentucky where he worked as a government blacksmith at Dam 45.

Joseph H. Smith Addison Dam 45

Also Mentioned on This Page

Corydon Masons Mabel Melton Kennney Ladies Auxiliary William J. Fields Christian Church M. E. Church IES Bridgeport Sul Julius Tronein Stepro Jurgens Kirkham Kimmick Kemp S.e.eeae Furnish Montgomery Johnson Bender Kopp McClaren Pekin Frederick—Brown Angus Evans Lousville Evanss Herman Lilpop Near Judge Springer
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