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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1916
Page
3
A program lists morning talks on soil, incubators, and rural schools with officers to be elected, followed by afternoon sessions on church and community. Premiums are announced for corn, potatoes, cakes, butter, pies, and sewing displays, with winners and display prizes and invitation to the public.
Waveland and surrounding areas report visits among Redick Zollmann Voelker Lahue Gleitz and Voelker families in Louisville Lanesville Corydon and New Albany. Social events include a pie supper at Walter’s school house with Miss Martha Lahue named most popular and Orville Lahue receiving the pipe and tobacco for the ugliest man present. Families and neighbors gather for illnesses birthdays and greetings with many relatives traveling to see kin.
Franklin Township held the Sunday School Convention at Pfrimmer's Chapel on Sunday afternoon November 26. Reports showed progress with 2 Home Departments Cradle Roll and Missionary Departments and most schools maintaining a Temperance Department. Speakers included A. O. Deweese Dr O W Hottle and Harry Kepner who urged greater county outreach and emphasized training for youth and the enduring influence of Sunday School over public schools. The next convention will be at No 8 Sunday School.
The Heth Township Farmers host their annual institute at Mauckport on Friday December 8 with Mrs. Lewis Taylor of Newburg and Russell G. East of Worthington presenting talks on poultry raising hogs and corn. Exhibits and entries open December 7 and 8 with special premiums from J D Downard J J Flora and D B Beanblossom.
Mrs Alfred Mathys will host the Home Economic Club on Saturday December 8 at 6 30 P M The program centers on Yeast with Mrs Sidney Beanblossom presenting growth results and types of yeast Member leaders cover questions coffee effects hygiene and costs Current events and Christmas home crafts are also discussed The meeting closes with roll call prompts and library study notes signed by Mrs James Beanblossom President and Mrs F M Hays Secretary
Gregg Lodge of Odd Fellows at this place elected N G Chas H Sims V G John W Wise Ree Secy J W Beat Fin Secy A L Reynolds Treas J K Morris at a regular meeting last Friday night Installation is set for Friday night Jan 5 1917 full membership expected The Ladies Aid Society of the M E church in New Middletown will host an oyster supper Thursday night at Bauers
Charles Greer of Boone township nearly lost his left hand while clearing fodder jammed in a corn shredder at his home. Doctors amputated above the wrist as the mangling was too severe, six years after a prior injury left him with only a thumb and little finger on his right hand.
A bustling community update lists residents with ailments and travels including Miss Annis Robinson and Lena Schweitzer, while families move to Murray Ferree’s home. The piece notes church events at St John M E and a Thanksgiving oyster mention, plus school and social gatherings, visits, and local gossip.
Harrison township farmers gather for the annual institute with a program in preparation. The event will be held at Corydon on Thursday December 23. J A Stevens serves as chairman and William Walter as secretary urging local participation.
Corydon reports a brisk fur trade with seven local dealers on a Saturday selling season. Buyers include John Krause Charles Eckert Ed Briles Herman Dotts Adolph Colin Sam Smith and Marshall Applegate who purchased over 250 dollars worth of furs from country trappers. Prices shown include opossum 80 cents skunk 3 00 mink 3 00 coon 8 00 grey fox 2 00 and red fox up to 5 00 for high quality pelts.
William Hanger was elected president of the Floyd County Agricultural Society at the Floyd County institute held at Horticultural Hall near Duncan, which closed Wednesday night. C. E. Hessing was elected vice president, Miss Nannie Hanger secretary and George B. Harrell treasurer. Prof. R A Ogg and Mrs. Oliver Kline assisted as instructors. H B Stoy and F Duncan led discussions.
Robbers entered Lewis A. Kahl's Palmyra general store on Friday night November 17 by breaking a rear door glass. They stole two suits, two pairs of shoes, two caps and 38 dollars, and left a candle lit shoe box. Tools from John Coleman’s blacksmith shop were found, suggesting an attempted safe crash. the safe was unlocked and no identity traces were reported.
The Presbyterian Church of Corydon calls its members to a meeting next Sunday December 3 at 10 30 a m to call a pastor and conduct other business as needed By Order of Session C W Cook Clerk A separate notice reports rural routes with mileage over 24 miles will get back pay under the 1914 act Rural Carrier Raleigh T Ellis of Fredericksburg and Rev Charles P McKinney pastor of the local Methodist Church and former carrier at New Middletown Todiana will receive back pay under the Post Office Department decision Blue River Gazette
T J Knox of Minneapolis Minnesota attended the Cook Walker wedding at this place last Saturday. Mr Knox conducted the excursion to Europe in which party Miss Barbara the bride was a member.
Crowded New Albany public school auditorium hosts Minstrel and Burlesque by New Albany Lodge of Elks. Featuring Miss Ethel Robertson, Miss Anna Day, Dr. Noble Mitchell, Frank B. Tufts, Norman Richie, Bertram Heckel orchestra, and six Tam performers. Audience lauds Boone Redens and Count de Few Clothes, with proceeds earmarked for lodge charities after two performances.
Mr and Mrs Charles F Stevens of Corydon Junction are perhaps the oldest married couple in the county. They have been husband and wife sixty two years. Uncle Charley is eighty four and Mrs Stevens is eighty two. They are fine old people and have hosts of friends.
Notice to members of Gresham Camp No 3270 of M W A election of officers and two trustees to be held Monday night December 11 1916 all members urged to attend W H Morris Clerk Also sale offer at Milles 4 & 102 Store offering kitchen utensils for ten cents
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