Corydon High School Notes and Local Items
Corydon High School notes mention student editors Edith Watson and Sroy Riely, plus staffers Hever Wolfe Elwood Watson William Cook and others. The issue includes poems, classroom updates, a false alarm maritime joke, basketball opener against Hardinsburg, ticket prices, and notes on honors lists, travel and local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hever Wolfe Elwood Watson
William Cook
Corydon High School
Edith Watson
Sroy Riely
Dorothy Cook
Zola Evans
Home Wedding in Corydon Unites Mary Barbara Cook and Henry Means Walker
Mary Barbara Cook and Henry Means Walker were married at the Cook home in Corydon on a Saturday ceremony attended by about fifty relatives and friends. Rev M A Cossabsom led the service as Mrs Iani Vogt sang and Mrs W E Cook played Mendelssohn. The couple will reside in Maysville Kentucky after a wedding trip. Out of town guests included M M Walker of Maysville and several judges and residents from Louisville Fort Wayne Bloomington and Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Wayne Cook
Mary Barbara
Henry Means Walker
Maysville
Kentucky
Corydon
Iani P. Vogt
Blanche Ridley
Harry Campbell
James
Brewster
Walker
Pirle
M. M. Walker
Knox
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Chas. Pierce
Bloomington
Ilinois
H.M. Means
Shackford Miller
Frankfort
Roscoe Kiper
Boonville
Indiana
M. M. Roberts
Louisville
Wm. Colling
Middletown
Uncle Jack Webb Dies at 84 in Breckenridge
Andrew Jackson Webb known as Uncle Jack dies at his Breckenridge home after a several week illness. Born September 15, 1832 in Floyd County, he lived much of his life in the county and served in the Civil War. Funeral services were held at Primers Chapel with Rev. J. H. Toombs officiating. Burial followed at the eicared cemetery. He was survived by his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson Webb
Breckenridge
Corydon
Jack
Floyd County
Pfrimmers’ Chapel
J. H. Toombs
Eicared Cemetery
Local Farm News and Community Notes
Earl Park reports cold weather as Dwight Callaway shells 90 cent corn. Frank Haun of Peru visits Chas Sowers. James Lowman listed as sick. Joe Schnell visits John Lambertus. Mrs. Henry Stoner and others help with corn shelter meals. George Bachman and wife move back to Harrison county. Farmers near husking completion. Homer Lowman returns from Montana with land and Raymond Chaffin after Benton county work. Ea Kitterman’s horse injured by boys. Caution advised with guns. Butter and eggs selling well in Benton county. Democratic times praised. Miles store offers Xmas candies. n29-3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Haun
Peru
Chas
Sowers and Family
James Lowman
Joe Schnell
John Lambertus
Joe
Christmas Photo Folders Offer Urges Early Orders
A newspaper ad urges readers to order new photo folders for Christmas, promising the most desirable presents. It stresses choosing early and highlights a fresh line of upcoming folders for the season.
Two Sides of Life on the Sunny Side
A reflective remark contrasts pessimists who dwell in shadow and gloom with optimists who live on the sunny side of the street. It argues that shadowed people burden others with their wounds while missing the stars above, noting the distance between darkness and light is only twenty feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newell Dwight Hillis
Divorces in Ancient Rome and the sacred breakup
Ancient Rome saw divorces as rare until the Sullan wars. Couples who separated faced a formal ritual with priestly witnesses. A wheaten cake was offered but not shared, and spouses uttered severing formulas that dissolved the religious bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
The Double Balls
The double balls or shuangh chiu er are two small metal spheres kept in the right hand by Chinese scholars. They are rotated against each other for hours daily to exercise the fingers and prevent writer's cramp, yielding supple dexterity for lettering and brushwork.
Ways of the Mole No animal is better adapted to its life
The mole shows extraordinary adaptation to its underground life. Moleskin is praised for unmatched smoothness, enabling rapid movement through narrow galleries. Its burrows are lined with fine vegetable fibers, aiding efficient passage both backward and forward like a piston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
Making it Last Mistress Ex Coachman Banter
Dialogue shows a mistress pressuring a chauffeur to drive slowly. The ex-coachman explains the aim is economy and to stretch the ride as long as possible. The exchange is set in a London-Punehk locale with a playful tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Punehk
Banner Carried by Cortes At Mexico City Museum
In the national museum in Mexico City a relic titled the banner of the conquest is displayed. It is said to be the original standard carried by Cortes during his wars of conquest in the Aztec homeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Habermel
Cortes
National Museum
Mexico City
A Festival of Flowers in Genzano Italy
During the festival of flowers in Genzano near Rome residents on a street lay elaborate genuine flower carpets. The designs are created by the street’s residents as part of a tradition dating back to 1778.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genzano
Italy
Rome
Busy Harrison Circuit Court enters week of sessions
The November term of the Harrison Circuit Court remains in session this week and next with several criminal cases tried. Judge Kiper conducts business with dispatch and is described as an affable and able jurist.
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Harrison
Kiper
Banking Report Shows Record Deposits and Growth
The report notes First National Bank demand deposits rising to 408 381 27 and gains in November 1915. It details individual deposits up 10 515 over sixty days and total resources increasing to a new high across several accounts and balances.
Bank growth cited by steady reports and public confidence
This bank shows by past reports that it is growing steadily and rapidly due to citizens of Harrison County’s confidence in its officers and directors and to liberal accommodations granted to its customers. The bank stands for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
First National Bank Corydon Indiana November 17 1916 Report
The report details the bank’s resources and liabilities as of November 17 1916 in Corydon Indiana. It lists loans U S bonds reserves deposits and various assets and shows net profits and circulating notes with signatures of cashier Arthur B Richert and notary Clyde R Lottick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Corydon
Clyde R, Lottick
Smart Notary
Tractors Demonstrated To Area Farmers At Wise Man Farm
A two day tractor demonstration was held at W H P Wise man’s farm by James A Cooper of Indianapolis and Ora Shuck for Huber Manufacturing. The display showed tractors as labor savers. several local farmers attended and more may buy soon. Three tractors are already owned by Harrisson County farmers including the McGrain brothers Corydon the Schilmiller brothers Posey township and Mr Gleitz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. P. Wiseman
James A. Cooper
Indianapolis
Ora Shuck
Ths Place
Huber Manufacturing Company
Wm. B. Gleitz
Flatwoods
Huber
Dixie Butter Co. Agent Offers 42 Cents a Pound
Clem Rosenbarger of this place takes Dixie Butter Co Louisville agency and will pay 42 cents per pound for butter fat. Bring your butter fat to Rosenbarger's Restaurant in this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Rosenbarger
Dixie Butter Co
Louisville
Rosenbargers
For Sale My Interest in 240 Acres Timber
For sale is my interest in 240 acres of timber owned by White Oak Lydia Sharp Wyandotte Indiana.
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Lydia Sharp
Wyandotte, Ind
Farmers' State Bank Shows Record Asset Growth at Lanesville
The Farmers' State Bank of Lanesville reports assets at 105 291.11 dollars, a new high. Officers and stockholders praise management for growing confidence, good service, and bright future prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ State Bank
Lanesville
Farmers State Bank of Lanesville 1916 Statement
Bank statement for Farmers State Bank of Lanesville Indiana dated Nov 17 1916 lists loans and discounts 87652186, U S bonds 7000, banking house 1700, furniture 2100, due from banks 16924.16, cash on hand 4139.92, cash items 100, current expenses 1348.36, taxes paid 656.13, interest 889.68, total resources and liabilities shown with capital stock 25000, surplus 325, undivided profits 431.02, exchange, discounts and interest 4086.09, demand deposits 1960.79, time certificates 33488.21, total liabilities 10528111.
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U.S
U. S
Postals
C. Ss
Federal Reserve Bank
New York
Chicago
St. Louis
Woksst Photena
United States
Farmers’ State Bank
Lanesville
Indiana
State of
County of Harrison
Ss. I
C. Simier
Farmers, State Bank
Geo
Simler
A Baby's Death At 80 Orlin Venner
Orlin Venner infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Skiilern died Saturday morning November 25 of whooping cough and pneumonia. He leaves a family of five brothers and sisters. Rev. E E Young conducted funeral services at the Presbyterian church and the infant was laid to rest in Evans Landing Cemetery. Arminda Noe
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widsom
John Skiilern
Orlin Venner
E. E. Young
M. E. Church
Presbyterian Church
Marriage License for Henry Means Walker and Mary Cook
Arch Pine and Jessie Knear noted. Mrs. 8. A. Taylor, of this place, spends winter with her mother Mrs. Margaret J. Houghland in New Albany. Mrs. Houghland is eighty four and in poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Means Walker
Mary Barbara Cook
Arch Pine
Jessie Knear
8. A. Taylor
Margaret J. Houghland
New Albany
Bond Sale Notice for Harrison County Highway Bonds
Harrison County Treasurer announces sale of forty highway improvement bonds totaling 20000 dollars at 4 percent interest from November 9 1916. Bonds dated November 0 1918 mature semi annually starting May 18 1918. Bids to be received December 15 1916 at Corydon Indiana office. Rights reserved to reject all bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Indiana
Corydon
Board of County Commissioners
Harry Willar
Taylor
Boone Townships
Thos. W. Knight
Public highway petition filed between Washington and Harrison counties
Freeholders from Harrison and Washington counties petition Harrison County Board of Commissioners to establish a new public highway along the county line. The filing requests viewers from both counties and sets a hearing for December Term 1916 in Corydon Indiana on December 7. The route starts at the Palmyra and Salem public highway and follows section lines to the Matt Martin and Salem Highway, passing private lands of local residents.
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Veen Ted
Harrison County
Indiana
Washington
Harrison
Board of Commissioners
Corydon
Washington County
Palmyra and
Salem
Matt Martin
Frank T. Reising
Martin Herther
Thomas Boston
Will D. Ollis
Edward S. Tuell
Frank Wininger
Catherine Een
James A. Rippy
Gren Perkhiser
Ellen Hugh
Marion R, Ollis
John H. Huff
Martin Herthel
J. L. O'Bannon
Petition to Establish Free Gravel Road in Harrison County
Notice is given that a petition has been filed in the Harrison County Indiana auditor’s office for establishing a free gravel road in Taylor township. The petition asks the Board of Commissioners to approve grading draining paving and right of way 30 feet for a half mile segment of the Elizabeth and Rosewood public highway without an election and to specify 18 foot road width with a 10 foot paved center and stone layers. Named signers include George Crawford and James Tuell with Kirkham and O Bannon Attorneys.
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Taylor Township
Harrison County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
George Crawford
James Tuell
County of
Harrison
State of
Said
Range 5
Said County
Said Township
J. L. Obannon
Kirkham & O'Bannon Attys
Notice filed for free gravel road in Harrison County Indiana
A petition by Boone Heth and Harrison townships freeholders requests the location and construction of a 2.5 mile public gravel road from the Corydon Mauckport road, to be graded 18 feet wide with stone paving and bed rock. An engineer and two viewers are sought to assess the project for the December 8 1916 county commissioners hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone, Heth and Harrison Townships
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Corydon High School Notes
Srepon
Stanley Wolfe
Messler
Hayden
Alonzo Dellinger
Lael Harbaugh
Seymour
Ind
Hardinsburg
the Democrat
Laconia
Latin America
Far East
Africa
W. FE. Aughinbaugh
A.J. Webb
Earl Park
Dwight Callaway
Henry Stoner
John Spiker
Fred Lindenmeyer
John Stoner
Lambertus
Geo. Bachman
Fowler
Homer Lowman
Montana
Raymond Chaffin
Benton County
Ea Kitterman
Democratic Times
Friedley Studio
Resources
J. Arthur B. Richert
Arthur B
Richer T
V J, Bullet
Frank E. Watson
Ww. P. Huff
Joseph Stilger
John L. Walter
Pres
C. Simler
Cashier
Evan's Landing
Arminda Noe
Harrison Counties
Boone
Heth
Boone, Heth and Harrison
Board of County Comissioners
State of Indiana
Commissioner's Court
Boone, Heth
Harrison Townships
Corydon and
Mauckport
Harrison Township
Heth Township
Webster
Webster Township
Boone Township
Geo. Buse
Geo. B. Felter
A. G. Merk
John White
Louisville, KY
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