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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1903
Page
5
Mrs. Ed Lahue has typhoid fever. Hot lunches at Breeden and Feller's. McKinster sale on the 20th. Denbo and Kepner advertise furniture and floor oilcloth. W. H. Rothrock barber and Fr. McWlinster sale announcements appear alongside bank progress. Visits from Frank Wright, ex representative, and others headline a mix of auctions, fashion, and local business notices.
Coroner Nye held an inquest this week over the infant child of Rose Ferguson of Scott Township and another infant found dead in bed in Peauklin Township. The notices mention local merchants in Osceola and Trorren & Co selling goods and fashions, with changes of residence and a horse riding anecdote. George O. Miller plans to move to Arkansas to manage a large stock farm. The piece closes with a lively note from a local friend, Joe Jocu, and a reminder about the street railway company.
Miss Eva Callender of Washington will wed Harry Kepner of this place tonight at the bride's grandparents home in Vincennes. A large group of relatives and friends are expected to attend.
Mrs. George Bruner died after a long illness at about seventy eight years three miles west of Corydon. She leaves a husband and several married children. Funeral services will be held today at Luther chapel conducted by Rev Sappentieid.
Monroe Allstott of Sunshine in this county reports discovery of a large yellow red streaked apple that reliably bears. The sample shown to THE Deemochat is of very fine quality and last year's tree yielded nine barrels. he invites name suggestions.
The W M S of the M B church holds a two day district meeting at this place on Der.tut and 21st. Delegates from every church are expected along with a large crowd. Eminent singers will attend and Mrs Enuna Moorescult, a former resident from India, will speak Tuesday night. An invitation extends to all. Sees. VEO Miller's new china line.
The semi annual convention at Marengo drew a large crowd and adjourned after an engaging session. Next year’s spring meeting will be in Orleans. District reports show improvements with new church buildings in Georgetown Floyd County and Chapel Hill, Corydon nearing completion, and upgrades in Mooresville and Antioch. New congregations formed at Hardinsburg and Howard Park. Young People Societies of Christian Endeavor started in Saltillo Scutteburz Sugar Creek Antioch Mooresville Jeffersonville Lexington Concord Greenville. Officers named for the coming year include J M Vawter President A S Morrison Vice President A G Sutherlin Secretary John Heth Sunday School Superintendent Jillian Marmon Endeavor Superintendent.
Sallie K. Jones is named District Superintendent of the C. W. B. M. in a formal church announcement. She succeeds prior leadership and begins duties overseeing district programs and congregational affairs.
John Hornickle of Boone township died from typhoid fever leaving a wife and several children. He was an upright citizen loved by neighbors. The funeral was held Sunday at Rehoboth church. Swiss flannel sold briefly at 12 per yard, now offered at 8 1/2 per yard.
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