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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1921

Page

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Death of Prominent Crandall Citizen Oscar Lamb

Oscar Lamb of Crandall died suddenly at home last Wednesday after suffering heart trouble. Aged forty five years, six months, and seven days, he leaves a wife and had two sons who died of scarlet fever. He worked twenty years as a section foreman for the Southern Railway. Funeral services were held at Crandall Methodist Church with ministers A Oster, N Fouts, and Montgomery officiating. burial followed at Bethlehem cemetery.

Oscar Lamb Crandall Mr. Lamb Southern Railway Crandall Methodist Church A. Oster Marengo N. Fouts Montgomery Georgetown Bethlehem Cemetery

Franklin Township man nears 90 as Civil War veteran recalls life

Thomas Lyskowinski of Franklin township, in his ninetieth year, reflects on a long life since leaving Polish homeland at sixteen. Born in Russian Poland, he fought in the Civil War with Co I 18th Indiana Val Infantry. He later worked as a cigar maker in Louisville and cared for his late wife of sixty eight years, now enjoying good health and readers.

Thomas Lyskowinski Franklin Township Corydon Lyskowinski Mr. Lyskowinski Togher Fie Poland Germany Switzerland England German Louisville Mr. Lyskowinskvy Gresham Co. I

County schools report rising enrollment and Riley Day programs

Enrollment in all county schools shows growth over last year with programs on Riley Day October 15. Teachers are urged to report attendance promptly. Next township institute will be held October 15. Indiana State Teachers Association meets October 20–22 in Indianapolis with reduced rail rates. Enrollment fee is $1.90. cards and certificates available via township principals. J T McCLAREN County Supt.

Riley Township Indiana State Teachers’Association Indianapolis J.T. McClaren

Livestock Tour and Pure Bred Bull Sale Announced

Kentucky's Blue Grass region hosts a two day livestock tour on October 21 22 for farmers with dairy hog and horse farm visits. A pure bred bull sale is set for mid November in Harrison County. Interested in placing a bull contact L A Stoy Jersey Cattle Club secretary or T Clunte County Agent. Forest land exemption list tops 4000 acres noted by State Forester Deam with future inspections planned. N S Clunin County Agricultural Agent announces ad for aluminum teaspoons at Miles Variety Store.

Blue Grass Kentucky Harrison County L A. Stoy The Jersey Cattle Club T. Clunte Deam N. S. Clunif

Near East Relief appeals for grain to feed starving Near East children

A 1921 cable from Near East Relief asks Constantinople for guidance on cutting programs as famine endures in the region. It urges American farmers to donate five million bushels of grain to feed orphaned and refugee children and frames the appeal around moral responsibility and patriotic imagery.

Constantinople Near East Relief N. Y Jaquith Near East Asia Minor Mississippi Valley Merica America Near Fest United States Arthur Capner Kansas Near Nast Telief T. Christie Agriculture Extension Lafayette Indiana Russel G. Fast Farmers of

Rail advocates urge support to keep local railroad running

A public meeting at the Public School auditorium drew a large crowd to back the Corydon railroad. I B Cook led calls for more local business by rail, noting Curtice Brothers Canning Co. would expand if rail service continues, while bondholders may recover by selling property if the line shuts down. Community leaders and farmers urged carload shipping and praised new wagon orders aimed at sustaining the railway.

Democrat I. B.cook Curtice Brothers Canning Factory Frank E. Cropsey Edgar L. Miles Henry D. Wiseman Cook Curtice Brothers Canning Company Rochester New York Thos. S. Jones Jones Totads Ot Corydon Henry Wiseman Chas. Toler Thomas Brandenburg Wm. Habermel Gen. W. Kopp John J. Gleitz Louis A. Stoy Logan

Miss Camilla Rothrock Weds Newland Knight at Corydon Parsonage

Miss Camilla Rothrock daughter of Mr and Mrs William Rothrock and Newland Knight son of Ex-Treasurer and Mrs T W Knight were married Thursday at the U R B parsonage in Corydon Rev J H Toombs officiating The couple will reside with the groom s parents and he will help on the farm The Democrat extends congratulations to the newlyweds

Camilla Rothrock William Rothrock Newland Knight T. W. Knight U. RB Corydon J. H. Toombs Leffler Borden

Marriage of Miss Katherine Bullett and Mr. Newland Cannon

Miss Katherine Bullett and Newland Cannon were married Saturday night at 3 39 in the Bullett home on Silver Hills New Albany The ceremony was led by Rev W T Pearcy First Presbyterian The wedding featured Miss Alice Bullett as flower girl and Miss Mollie Keller with Leland Brock at the piano and Robert Thompson on violin After a short wedding trip the couple will reside at the Nudd Road home of Mr and Mrs Cannon Corydon relatives praise the couple as popular and respected in Corydon and their city

Katherine Bullett Mollie Keller Leland Brock Robert Thompson Cannon Nudd Road Cannan Corydon

Stanley Haven Dies in New York

Telegrams report the death of Stanley Haven nine, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Haven, Friday morning in Sangwoit New York. The Havens were in New York by relatives illness. Mr Haven and daughter Dorothy were at Franeville when it occurred. He was a frail child loved by many in Valley City. The note appears in a local paper with 존.

Evansville Stanley Haven A. F. Haven Sangwoit New York

Mosier and Minnie Mosier Remarry in New Albany

Michael If Mosier and Minnie C Mosier wed in New Albany last Saturday. They live in Depauw and this is their third marriage to each other. Previous divorce and alimony of 176 dollars were granted January. Reconciliations followed by remarriage in March and divorce from Mrs Mosier in May.

Michael If. Mosier Minnie C. Mosier New Albany Depauw

Tom Thumb Wedding Draws Laconia Crowd And Support

Laconia Chamber of Commerce funds a feasibility survey for an Electric Railroad to the ridge top and hosts a Tom Thumb Wedding performed by local children. Carl Miller officiated. ushers Mansel and Mauria Miller. bride Alice Ashton. groom Lamar Radmacher. audience overflowed the Ladies Aid Hall with ice cream and cake served after a lively program of songs and readings.

Laconia Laconia Chamber of Commerce Ladies’ Aid Hall Tom Thumb Carl Miller Mansel Mauria Miller Alice Ashton lLamar Radmacher Audry Greer William Radmacher Radmacher Ruth Steepleton John M. Ashton Wayne Winders Audry Hedges Mammy Walter Freeman Henry Greer

Convicted of Embezzlement in English Case

Gilbert F. Ridge of Indianapolis aged 46 was convicted last week on embezzlement charges related to the English Princeton Oil Co. He collected about 15 000 from Knox County stock sales but did not remit funds. Attorneys from Vincennes moved for a new trial but were overruled. appeal to the Supreme Court is being prepared. Georgia Wheat reports and compiles the transcript for appeal.

Gilbert F. Ridge Indianapolis English Princeton Oil Co Ridge Knox County Vincennes Supreme Court Georgia Wheat

Household Goods for Private Sale by Mrs Stevens

Ill health prompts Mrs Stevens to sell at private sale all household furniture including piano victrola stoves beds tables and kitchenware. Sale to be held at her residence north of the Grade School Building with lawn room and assorted home articles.

California Thos. J. Stevens

Wagon Factory Secures Small Order to Weather Winter

Kel ler Manufacturing Company manager Ed G Keller returned from Chicago with a monthly order of 200 wagons for five months. The plant, idle for months, sees relief for workers as production returns toward normal, though far below its 1200 wagons per month capacity.

Ed. G. Keller Keller Manufacturing Company Chicago

Woman Injured in Night Car Accident

Mrs Ed Wolfe was thrown from her husband’s car after leaving Main Street for Salem road. She wore men’s clothing, suffered a broken jaw, facial cuts, lost teeth, and a broken arm. her condition was listed as serious. Her husband fled the scene.

Ed Wolfe Main Street Salem Road Wolfe Palmyra Gazette

Byrne Scheler Wedding in New Albany

Miss Fanny Tee Byrne of Georgetown and Mr Henry E Scheler of New Albany were married on October 5 1921 at the Methodist parsonage New Albany by Rev W H Tlowerton using the ring ceremony. They plan to reside at 1931 Center Street New Albany where the groom prepared a home.

Fanny Tee Byrne Georgetown Henry E. Scheter New Albany Methodist Parsonage W. H. Tlowerton Warren FE. Byrne Valentine Scheler Center Street

Auto owner identified in interstate car theft case near Elizabeth

Hudson car used by Raidy Guthrie was found to belong to Frank Levin of Chicago. Car stolen June 38 1919. Hall arrested for possessing an automobile with mutilated numbers. Cotner and St Clair investigated. Guthrie claimed no knowledge of the other possessor. $50 reward paid and added to state police bonus fund.

Hudson Indiana Chicago Conner Raidy Guthrie High Avenue Elizabeth Ind Frank Levin Levin Guthrie Frank Hall West Jefferson Street Lee 9 Cotner Indiana State Police Automobile Department Hall New Albany A. J. St. Clair St. Clair Claude V. Kersey Milwaukee State Automobile Police Department Louisville Courier Journal

Mrs George Smith Dies Suddenly in Scott Township

Mrs Maggie Smith 61 wife of Geo Smith died at home in Scott township last Monday morning. Survived by husband and children Anna Mauck Ernest Smith Reynolds Ind Clint Windell Cora Hershmann Emma Smith all of this county. Burial held at Bliss burying ground Tuesday afternoon.

Maggie Smith Geo. Smith Scott Township Anna Mauck Ernest Smith Reynolds, Ind Clint Windell Cora Hershmann Emma Smith Bliss’ Burying Ground

Corydon Cannery Closes Season After 710 Tons

Curtice Brothers Company of Rochester New York runs the Corydon canning plant which has ended its season having used 710 tons of tomatoes. Manager ST B Cook says proper farmer support could broaden usage to other products and boost local business. Progressive residents want the cannery to stay and expand.

Corydon Curtice Brothers Company Rochester New York ST. B. Cook

Nance Toops Tie The Knot In Franklin Township

Werbert Nance and Miss Goldie Toops of Franklin township were united in marriage Sunday evening Oct. 2 at 4 o'clock in New Albany with Rev. Howerton officiating. Edna Toops and Ralph Gresham served as bridesmaid and groomsman. A bountiful supper followed at Asa Toops residence. May their lives be as one. New Albany Ledger.

Werbert Nance Goldie Toops Franklin Township New Albany Howerton Edna Toops Ralph Gresham Asa Toops New Albany Ledger

Local Transfers and Bargain Soap Offer

CG Philip Lahue transfers to Hallie Byerley. John M. Lowe to Hazel Warley and Newland I. Knight to Camilla Rothrock. Lesfer L. Borden to Tavina M. Benton. Wilbur Miller offers Luna soap three bars for 10 cents.

Philip Lahue Hallie Byerley John M. Lowe Hazel Warley Newland I. Knight Camilla Rothrock Lesfer L. Borden Tavina M. Benton Luna Wilbur Miller's

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Bethlehem Miles’ Variety Store Charles Y. Vickrey Rothrock—Knight Stanley Waven Des Mor’ Gomer Spire Fan Valley City Wagon Factory Byrne—Scheler Mrs. George Smith Nance—Toops
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