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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1916
Page
4
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Uncle Ed Smith of Posey township turned eighty six on October 31 with neighbors visiting and his daughter Miss Nannie treating them to candy and cake. Born in Ireland he sailed widely and gained a rich store of travel tales. A lively Irish Democrat, he praises Woodrow Wilson's reelection.
Hurrah for Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Marshall and for James A. Watson as county ticket. Misa Pearl Davis teaches at our school and cool weather continues. Neighbors visitors from Zoar and Breckenridge, plus a Democratic Jubilee in Corydon with pie suppers and fish ponds, mark a lively community bulletin.
Local talent presents a comedy at the Presbyterian church in Valley City on Saturday night November 25. The program features Prof. Ezekiel Simpson and a parade of characters including Lydia Pinkham, Petey Barnum, Ben Butler, Brigham Young, Jesse James, and others for two hours of roaring fun. Admission is 10 cents for adults and 6 cents for children.
The Ladies' Aid of the Christian Church announces its annual Christmas Sale in the church basement on Tuesday December 5. funds support church activities while shoppers find fancy Christmas gifts and tasty foods on offer. A Wahl's Wilson heater is advertised for sale at Geo. B. location.
Mrs. Mary Regina Hillerich died at her Louisville home on November 15 at age 89. Burial followed at St Louis cemetery. She leaves two sons Gus and Joseph Backherms of this county, two sisters Mrs Mary Care and Mrs Lizzie Loadenkemper, thirteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Born in Germany she came to this country young. all four children were born on the same day and five years apart.
The Franklin Township Farmers Institute meets at Grange Hall in Lanesville on December 20, 1916. The day includes opening exercises at 9:30, discussions on farm problems, meals, officer elections, music, and demonstrations on cattle, hogs, laying hens, and premium awards for produce and baked goods. Chairman Frank Loitch. Secretary William Blank.
Chester Donaldson the American Consul to Costa Rica spent a weekend in Corydon as a guest of friend Oscar McCollum. His home is in New York City and he recently traveled via New Orleans after staying in Washington. He has served in Central America for twenty one years and has held consulships in Nicaragua Port Simon and Costa Rica.
Little Mary Elizabeth Conner was born October 11 1915 in Bridgeport Marion County Indiana and died October 27 1916 aged one year and sixteen days. She leaves Albert and Clara Conner and three brothers Charles Roy Amzie with many friends. Funeral services were held in Indianapolis October 28 1914. A loving one from us has gone. A voice we loved is still. A place is vacant in our home. Father and Mother.
Boone township resident John Bartley was badly burned last Saturday when his clothing ignited from a smoking pipe. He raced about two hundred yards for aid, suffering severe burns to both hands back side and shoulders. Mrs Voyles and Mrs Conrad, from Blue River township, were in Corydon on Monday visiting Mrs Stevens.
A detailed cast and guest roster for a summer resort minstrel and burlesque program including directors conductors interlocutors and numerous named performers such as John Horn William Stein Chester Williams and Noble Mitchell. The Scene is Veranda of Summer Resort with musical numbers and a grand finale cake walk open to public judging.
A birthday dinner on October 26 at Mr. and Mrs. John Danner home celebrated Aunt Elizabeth Faith’s seventy sixth birthday. Relatives and neighbors gathered for a noon meal with baskets and a sumptuous dinner. Attendees included Rachel Beanblossom, John and Ada Chaffin, Adam Bean and two daughters, Ivan Daley and family, Lawrence Kitterman and C. L. Beanblossom, Ethel and George Chaffin, and Ora Tindall.
The second month class standing shows Freshmen 59.7 Juniors 75.1 Sophomores 66 Seniors 76.6 percent A and B grades. Honor students include Laura McRae Emma Mossler Lola Mossler Carl Ripperdan Zola Evans Lae Harbaugh Blanche Sharp Alice Shuck Leona Davis Jean Denbo Majorie Luckett Edith Watson. Minstrel event drew crowds. basketball practice and schedule discussed. girls and boys teams prep for Hardinsburg game December 1.
The Ladies of Elizabeth Presbyterian Church plan their annual Thanksgiving dinner and oyster supper in the church basement. The morning sermon will be delivered by Rev. Ralph Carson. Residents are invited to attend and enjoy a social gathering.
Notice announces sale of 40 highway improvement bonds with $20,000 total principal and interest at 4 percent. Bonds dated November 9 1918, payable semi annually, first due May 15 1918, sold to highest cash bidder starting December 15 1036 at 2 PM in Corydon. Sale funds designated for construction and improvement of a road between Taylor and Boone townships. THOS W KNIGHT Treasurer.
Petition filed in Harrison County Indiana seeks location of a new public highway on the line dividing Harrison and Washington counties. A hearing before the Board of Commissioners is set for December 7 1916 in Corydon Indiana, with viewers to be appointed from each county. The petition names several landowners along the described route and requests appointment of equal county viewers as required by law.
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