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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1909
Page
3
A wreck on the Southern line west of Georgetown derailed the east bound ban der and destroyed twenty one freight cars. Four cars carried wheat and two flour while others held molasses castor oil and furniture. The contents were scattered and a man in charge of the furniture car sustained serious injuries.
The Harrison County Medical Society will hold a public meeting at the county court house in Cory on December 14 at o'clock P. M. Topics include Hygiene and Sanitary Science Typhoid Fever and Disease Prevention. The general public is invited. Committee: William Daniel ZB Wolfe Z T Funk.
George W Freid and Laura D Watson Christian R Reinhardt Willie A Stonecipher and Applegate David Clark and Elizabeth McCoy Shelva Frakes and Mary Roby Guy Bullett and Elizabeth Conrad Zollman and Lula C Clara FE.
Mrs. Margaret Robinson, aged eighty two, died at her daughter Mrs. Joseph Brown's home in Boone township on the eighteenth inst. The funeral was held Friday morning at Cross Roads burying grounds.
A notice on private property states no hunting allowed on the land managed by James H. Dou. Wiseman and BULLEIT advertise clover seed cleaning services and invite customers to bring seed for processing.
Program for Friday November 26 and Saturday November 27 with devotional exercises sessions on physiology bacteriology and evolution led by Kendall and others. Frank T. Reising and J L Kendall lead talks while officers Amazin P Kannapel Arminda Noe Georgia Lemmon and Georgia Lemmon are listed among officials.
The Big Men's Meeting will be held at the Methodist church Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. Rev. Robertson, pastor in charge, will deliver an address. Miss Dillin, the Geaconess evangelist, may be present to sing and play autoharp at opening exercises.
Notice states the undersigned will not permit hunting on his farm in Jackson township from this date. Joseph L. Walk announces the prohibition and reserves all rights. Also appears a separate line about Suerene brand milk protein claim from Nov 17 to 31.
L C Adams of Corydon Junction sues the Southern Railway Company for 20000 damages for injuries from a wreck near New Albany on January 28 1909. In Harrison Circuit Court last Friday the railway lawyers requested a continuance due to absent witnesses and the case was postponed to the February term. About one hundred witnesses were present and the trial is expected to be lengthy.
Notice announces election of Supervisors in Harrison Township Harrison County Indiana on December 15 1909. Polls open 9 A M close after fifteen minutes of inactivity at Brandenburg Blair Briles and other schoolhouses with four road district inspectors listed including John Gleitz W H Bussa barger W H Denbo and Jacob Stevens. Also notes Miss Jennie Bline of Milltown winner of a district contest and a Mediterranean tour task.
The story recounts Henry Funk of Webster township celebrating his 100th birthday with limited family attendance. Readings by his daughter Sue Funk and others, a grand cake, and gifts mark a quiet, temperate life noted for education, religion, and self restraint.
A lengthy feature recalls Henry Funk of New Amsterdam who lived on the same county farm since 1833. His relatives, including wife and four children, Miss Elizabeth and Miss Margaret, and others attended the quiet observance. Funk credited abstinence, hard work, and a clear mind for his long life. his forebears served in the War of 1812 and the American Revolution.
Dr. A M Irvine will become pastor of the Presbyterian church at North Vernon and begin work next Sunday. He leaves Corydon after nearly six years of service and moves his family there next week. Known as a sincere scholar and fearless preacher, he leaves behind many warm friends and a devoted parish. The North Vernon church gains a valued citizen and an ideal family.
Mrs Nancy Gerdon died at her son William B Gerdon’s home in Webster township near New Middletown on November 17 from heart failure at age eighty years ten months and twenty days. Funeral services were held at St Michael’s Catholic Church near Dogwood conducted by Fattex FE L Quade with burial in the church cemetery. She was born December 28 1828 widow of Martin Gordon and left fifteen children three of whom survive William B Gordon Lee J Gordon of this county and Frank N Gordon of St Louis MO. She also leaves one brother William Smith of Central and one sister Mary Kannapel of New Middletown along with more than twenty grandchildren and about as many great grandchildren. She was a devout Catholic and respected by all who knew her.
Emma Ferock ill and visitors from Depauw noted. Mary Lochmiller of Frankton visiting. Ben Weathers family visited Hardinsburg. Ira Crandall died of presumed consumption aged thirteen. buried at Palmyra. Charles Voyles died of tuberculosis. funeral at Mt Tabor. Mary Wolfe died aged 58. funeral at Kay’s chapel Washington County. Diphtheria caused school closure for two weeks. seven cases total.
Revival services led by Mrs Short and Miss Dillin evangelists from St Louis continue in the local M E church with twelve confessions of faith and many seeking help. A large ladies meeting was held last Sunday and an immense all congregations gathering occurred that night with other churches not holding services. Marshall Funk, son of Milton Funk of Boone township, recovering well after surgery in Louisville for an abscess from appendicitis.
George W. Fried and Miss Tawra Watson were united in marriage last Saturday evening at the groom’s West High street residence. Rev. A. M. Irvine officiated with Daniel Boone as a nickname for Fried. The Democrat extends best wishes to the couple.
Guy Hickman announces a milk wagon start in Corydor next Monday November 2. He has secured a number of fine milch cows and hopes to satisfy customers with quality and quantity.
The Walk-Over shoe from W. H. Keller Co presents a universal fit claim aimed at every man. The advertising copy emphasizes durability and style as appealing features for broad male wearers.
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