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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1903
Page
1
Chairman W. Wy Stevens of Salem heads the agriculture horticulture and livestock committees for the St Louis World’s Fair commission. He released a list of agents to collect department exhibits designated by fair commissioners. Jacob Pfrimmer chosen as the county agent for this county.
Mr. Hemmer near Holland reports tomatoes grafted onto potato vines yielded fruit identical in taste and color to regular tomatoes. He explains planting small tomato bushes on potato vines last spring and training each vine to bear tomatoes, claiming the method produced two crops on one plant without harming either plant.
Going out of business sale to be conducted at auction Thursday at Georgetown Indiana nine miles from New Albany on the Southern Railroad. Items include 35 Jersey milch cows 25 heifers and 4 horses and mules.
Ben McCarty of Heth town ship sued the Harrison County Mutual Fire Insurance Co for 350 dollars over a covered loss to his house barn and contents. A circuit court jury awarded 258 dollars to the plaintiff after a three day trial. The verdict sparked calls for a law in Indiana requiring full policy payout on total losses.
The business men of Corydon, highlighted by ads in The Democrat, announce an expanded fall stock. Shoppers can find nearly every article at Corydon prices, matching city deals and offering bargains for every budget.
Coroner notified Sunday morning of the death of Miss Mary Grass aged 19 in Boone township. She was found in her bed by her nephew James McKnight who lived nearby. The coroner reports apoplexy as the cause. Funeral held at Rehoboth on Monday. Local business note about bar gains on buggies and wagons from Bender & Wiseman.
Miss Ora Sharp daughter of Reed Sharp joined in marriage to Trustee William Hiauswald of Tlarrison township last Sunday at 10 in Shiloh. Rev William Sharp a bride’s brother officiated. Lizzie Sharp played the wedding march. A large gathering attended the ceremony and a wedding dinner followed. The Democrat extends congratulations.
A surprise party honored Miss Bonnie Kron on her 14th birthday last Saturday night, October 3. The gathering included Delia WPurtle, Ethel Buckles, Moa Brown, Josie Yeager, Lola Berry, Nellie Berry, Knight, John Buckles, Enos Buckles, Lawrence Reeves, James Reeves, Orval Stewart, James Noe, Charlie Ware, Herman Brown, Frank Brown, and Abel Colvin. Guests enjoyed music and games and wished her many more happy occasions.
The Heidelberg AIA society offers two fine quilts for a church scene. One hundred tickets numbered 1 to 100 are sold at Riely’s Bus Store with winners receiving the quilt if their number is drawn from a sealed envelope. Drawing date to be announced.
Hoosier Oweyzo and Triumph drills featured at W Ti Bulletin and Son's with delivery possible via Southern KR R and river routes at the same price. Total price stated as $30.2.
The paper pledges a major weekly expansion and high quality to reach 3000 subscribers in the county. It cites 2000 already enrolled, and notes political prejudice as a barrier overcome by reader support.
A Bloomington Star item recalls a Bedford party where a girl pretended to be a post office clerk, caused a scene by shrieking and scratching a youth, tipping a lamp, and breaking a piano. After the fainting incident she vows to avoid men but elopes next day with a red peddler with a lip scar and nine children.
Conrad Heuser died at his daughter's home in Lewisville yesterday morning aged 72 from liver cancer. He formerly lived near Rausey. He leaves a wife, three daughters and a son. The funeral is today with burial at Cave Hill.
The auditor aged 68 was surprised by his wife who gathered friends for a bountiful supper. George Gamehorse arrived around six to find his premises filled with guests who welcomed him warmly.
Citizens urge bold action to secure a town hall as a worthy investment. The piece appeals to residents with the promise of civic space and communal benefit, urging leadership to take the initiative.
George Genoway of Webster township was accidentally shot by Wesley Cousins, another Black youth. The ball entered the abdomen and the victim remains in critical condition with poor prospects for recovery.
The Franklin township S S convention will be held at Pfrimmer chapel on October 11 1903 at 1 p m promptly. Sunday schools are invited to attend along with other county schools for a good program. G M Miller president Clara Rich ar secretary.
Scott Township Sunday School Institute will be held at Luther Chapel on Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. Township President J O Sibert has arranged a good program. Revs Sappenfield Kendall and Morgan will attend. A good time is expected. Everybody is invited to attend.
Joseph Kannapel and Miss Bertha Bauer of New Middletown were married yesterday at the Catholic church by Rev. William Gordon. The contracting parties have many friends who extend best wishes for their future happiness.
The aged mother of Jonathan Trobridge died at her Palmyra home yesterday morning from old age. She was highly respected and had reached the advanced age of eighty five years. The funeral will take place today.
J. H. Dismore announces Oct 9-10 opening of a large dry goods and millinery selection in Corydon. The display features tailored hats for women, misses, and children, inviting customers to call and examine the stock.
George F. Sattler and Mary Lang, William Hauswald and Ora E. Sharp, Joseph F. S. Kannapel and Bertha T. Bauer, Edward Selgwell and Viola Sampson. Public records list these couples as applying for marriage licenses.
John H. Gable born October 25 1842 in Virginia died October 1 after long illness. He moved to Corydon area forty five years ago and ran a Cedar Wood general store and served as postmaster. Survived by three brothers and two sisters and many friends. Funeral held Friday at Fairview conducted by Bro. S KR Grubb.
Last Thursday at the home of Myr and Mrs. Peter Day friends gathered for Henry Day's 21st birthday. Attendees included Cora Hauswald Clara Hauswald Alec Lily Carrie Lily Deda Grown Luis Brine Minnie Deutsch Kate Yoenem Loreen Yost Anna Day Eva Khalt Ada Riehtmas Frank Yost Toni Yost Otto Hirt Ad Grange Otto Stark Herman Ott Will Allen Henry Ehalt Hert Ressing Louis Frank Toany Woehert Pink wod Henry der Harry Hern John Wagner Chas Miesstrys and others. Guests returned home after a merry evening of dancing and supper.
Webster Tp. Teachers Cay ce No. 1 Clarence Kannapel principal John St Kirkham vice principal Stallings 3 Andrew V Seipel 4 Robert EK Kirkham 5 Straud Bullett 6 H M Gordon 7 Nettye Miller 8 Charles E Shaffer 10 John H Kannapel Schools begin Oct 12 Preliminary Institute Oct 10 at No Jacob H Voc Trustee.
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