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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1919
Page
2
In a town notice the editors press voters to choose the Bond Issue to fund a sewer system, arguing it spreads costs by wealth and would favor small taxpayers. They note a corrected estimate of 25 cents per $100 and urge residents to vote next Tuesday to avoid the heavier burden of the Assessment plan.
Last Sunday the M E and Christian churches in Corydon held Rally Day with 201 attending at the Methodist Sunday School and 177 at the Christian. Ex-Superintendents answered for service in order, led by present head Dr C W Hottle. Maud Black sang at the Christian School and praise was given for maintaining attendance.
The undersigned will sell at public auction on the John Kaga farm four and a half miles west of Mauckport on Saturday October 18 1919 all his personal property including livestock a four gaited saddle mare two colts three milk cows a Viking cream separator and farm machinery. Sale starts at 10 o clock A M with terms cash for five dollars and under and nine months credit for higher sums with notes and six per cent interest after maturity discounts for cash. Auctioneer Essa Richard. 68-2w
110 acre farm for sale with about 100 acres cleared and 10 acres timber. Five room dwelling with cellar and new barn. Cistern and pond water. On public highway half mile from pike and 1.5 miles from railroad station. Easy terms. Inquire at this office. a17-8m
Elizabeth and Peter McRae relocate from their farm to town with son Harold taking charge. Mrs Hobbs remains in critical condition. Harold’s visit duration and other neighbors travel to Los Angeles and Maryland are noted. Several local residents visit families, with many traveling to Bloomington and New Albany for extended stays and work changes.
Auction conducted October 15 1919 at the Alex Whipple farm two and a half miles northwest of Corydon offers in property a gray mare road wagon riding cultivator surrey buggy single and double shovel plows sets of surrey work and bugey harness six hogs weighing 75 to 100 pounds a sixty tooth harrow 1590 shocks of corn and fodder half interest in one and a half acres of tobacco in shed sheaf oats in barn a dinner bell an iron kettle an organ and other smaller items Sale starts 1 PM Terms over five dollars cash under five dollars paid in full. Nine months credit on larger sums with approved surety noted by lie u a boone and auctioneer c b kopp.
James Sauerheber of Spencer Township reports from Corydon on his 18 acre clover harvest. He gathered 20 tons of clover hay worth 30 dollars per ton totaling 600 dollars and 21 bushels of clover seed priced at 40 dollars per bushel totaling 840 dollars, for a total 1440 dollars this year.
Mrs. Sarah Earl Duley widow of Isaac Duley died Saturday Oct 4 at her home six miles south of Corydon after a long illness. Born in Kentucky she came to this county young, aged eighty four. Survived by three sons James and John Daley of the county and Joe Beckhart with Mrs Alice Beckhart of Spencer county, and Mrs Anna Noon of Poplar Bluff Mo. Funeral Sunday at 11 at Perseverance Chapel with Rev Henry McKim officiating. burial in the church cemetery.
Prof. E M Linton of Indiana, a Republican, tours Indiana delivering lectures in favor of the League of Nations and the covenant. He spoke at Fort Wayne stating his support as part of a growing cross party endorsement of the league.
Subscribed members urged to remit unpaid funds to trustees Stanley Kelly W M Cooper Samuel Ware Evans Landing George Robinson and John Reeves in Elizabeth. The appeal emphasizes a great favor to the church people for settlement of arrears.
Otto Montgomery announces move to the Bullett building one door south of the First National Bank in Corydon Indiana. He now offers light lunches cigars tobacco and soft drinks priced five and ten cents.
Mrs. Alta Hickman wife of Eliphalet Hickman died of bronchial trouble at home on E Walnut street Monday night October 6 1919 aged forty nine years She is survived by husband two children Fenton and Melba one brother John Ham Lanesville Funeral services will be held this Wednesday at two o'clock at the residence conducted by Rev J G Moore with burial in Cedar Hill cemetery The deceased was highly respected.
The U B Church holds a quarterly conference this Saturday at 8 PM with Rev M C Patterson preaching. Sunday School at 9 30, worship at 10 30 followed by sacramental service and a report from Captains of the Membership Groups. Dinner at noon and 3 PM service for returned soldiers. All members and friends are urged to attend with lunch.
After October 15 Dr Casper a dentist in Brandenburg will be in his office every day except Wednesday. The notice appears in a local classified listing with reference 68-4w.
Mrs. Ida Kessinger is seriously ill. Miss Ester Plue appears on the sick list. Al Preli and family visit relatives in New Albany. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Pierson and children Opal Ruth and Lillian Madge visit Frank Pierson’s family. Mamie Miller visited Zola Prell. Tobacco crop near completion. Ward Strather and Miss Anna Hellstein of Louisville visited William Manigold’s family.
Mrs Ellen Mowery wife of George Mowery of Washington township died Monday after a long illness. She was past eighty. Survived by her husband a son and four daughters John Mowery Owensboro Ky Mrs Perry Shireman Mrs Henry McMonigle Mrs David Simler Miss Willette Mowery all of this county One son and one daughter preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at Wesley Chapel Tuesday afternoon conducted by Rev J H Toombs.
Mrs. Lucinda Hunter wife of Zachariah Hunter of Heth township died Saturday at four PM after long illness from complications. She was about sixty and survived by husband two sons Edward and Ward and two daughters Mrs Of Faith and Mrs Orville Coffman. Funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Mt Zion with Rev J H Toombs officiating.
170 acre farm for sale near Corydon Indiana offers land that lays well with creek bottom and good improvements all under fence. Suitable for hog operation and charging. Contact CHAS. WALTER Corydon Ind R 3 al-2W.
John Egger reports strong attendance for a Home Missions service led by Rev. Daniel Neuenschwander of Berne Indiana in both German and English. The day raised $86 for Missions despite a late-arriving speaker due to weather.
Township Sunday School superintendents who have not held their conventions this fall are urged to do so before the County Convention on Oct. 22 and 23. Jacob Schneider serves as County President.
The Webster township Sunday School Convention, originally set for Oct 5, has been moved to Oct 12. An afternoon session at 2 o'clock and an evening session at 7 30 will be held at the New Middletown U B Church. Wm Wolfe vice president.
Marriage licenses issued include Paul G. Engleman and Bessica M. Frakes Dewey D. Snyder and Clara Cunningham James L. Conrad and Viola 5 S. Richard.
Mrs. Lee Lockhart and her young son William returned home from English where she visited her brother Hampton Baxley and half brother Harve Hershman. She attended the Christian church Centennial services there last Sunday and said it was a great time.
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