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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1913
Page
2
The city of New Albany marked its 100th anniversary with a week of events including receptions, speeches by notable figures, musical entertainments, a business parade, and fireworks. The overall celebration was described as a great success.
The centennial celebration in New Albany featured a grand parade along Spring Street with seven divisions led by bands. Thousands lined the route while schoolchildren on elevated seats formed a “human flag” as the first band passed. Salem visitors promoted their own centennial events and Glenwood Park hosted a Friday night program and a large fireworks display drawing about 20,000 attendees.
The article lists a birthday party with cake and refreshments and honors attendees. It also reports M. C. Singh of the M. E. Mission in Ganawapore India making visitations in Oak Grove Seidelburg Perseverance Chapel New Middletown with lectures and meetings on November 9 and 10 to raise funds for his education, under Rev. A L Bentley, with quarterly meetings at New Middletown.
On a Lae morning in White County an intruder entered the home of Richard and Ytoase Goss of Walcott and took their child Chester to a better home prompting a local search. details remain unclear.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Tablets for a pleasant purgative effect and improved body and mind, claiming readers will feel better as a result. The copy notes the product is for sale by all dealers and includes an oct placeholder.
The Corydon Republican county delegates met in a town convention at the courthouse to nominate a ticket for the November 4 town election. George Miller for Marshal Ora Parish for Clerk Vic Wright for Treasurer John Becker for Trustee First Ward and Ed Frakes for Trustee Fourth Ward. Also included are resolutions from the Wesley M. E. Church of Louisville honoring Harvey J. Albin and Mrs. Mary Lonigan who died after a brief illness in Meade County. The auction and local notices follow with details on property and sales.
Mrs Sallie K Jones spoke for about twenty minutes during the Sunday Sebo hour at Christan Church about the Toronto mission convention. She described Rev J Corey’s address on China missions, noting he has raised 1.4 million dollars toward a 2 million goal and urged every Christian Church member to contribute.
Mrs. Cora Taylor wife of Douglas Taylor of Spencer township died Tuesday evening at her Milltown area home after a lingering illness She was about fifty Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Milltown with burial in the local cemetery She is survived by her husband and one son Joseph Taylor
The Mbauth brothers offer the renowned light harness trotting stallion Little Wonder at the Kopp Bauer stock sale in New Middletown next Saturday October 25. Widely known as one of the county’s best light harness horses, its sale draws local interest.
A Corydon town marshal candidate pledges to enforce law, restore order, and serve without fear or favor. He cites past vote counts and urges voters to test him in office, claiming he can curb local lawlessness and protect peace and good order.
Waveland residents and relatives make multiple short trips and visits across New Albany Louisville Crandall and nearby towns. Families Walther Voelker Schneider Zabel and others visit kin and milk market shipments are noted as part of a week’s social and business activity. Conrad Bannoch renews Democratic subscription at the office.
The residence of O. A. Millette in Elizabeth was destroyed by fire on the lath inst. Millette was away. his wife and several children escaped as the housetop burned. All contents were burned. loss about 31 200 with 700 insurance.
Audra Lee Ginkins died after a brief illness Tuesday October 14 at her parents home in Evansville. Burial occurred Wednesday. The mother, formerly Miss Bailey, is daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Bailey.
The Domestic Science Club will meet at the M. E. church at 2 PM on Tuesday October 28. All members are asked to attend. Mrs Florence Crosby serves as president of the club.
The Christian Church in various districts calls special attention to midweek services this evening. Capt. FM Bartley and Captain Daniel are noted figures in local public life, with details on home visits and community outreach. Parish leaders emphasize strengthening the church and inviting neighbors to participate in services tonight.
County Treasurer J D Pitman sold gravel road bonds last Saturday totaling 27000 to J F Wild Co of Indianapolis. Bonds carry 4 13 percent interest, run twenty years, with a premium of 100 and purchaser to pay accrued interest to delivery. Bonds finance pike improvements in Taylor Heth and Harrison townships.
A stock sale is scheduled for Saturday October 25 starting at noon in front of John Bauers property New Middletown. The auction is managed by John Brauer with C B Kapp as auctioneer and lists twelve head of mules ranging from one to eight years old several horses cattle milch cows mostly heifers and hogs.
Brief obituary notes the death of John Russell after a typhoid illness in Franklin Township. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Shelby Gireshawm and aged eleven. Burial occurred in Lanesville on Friday October 17 following the October 16 death. Also listed is Rev Theo Mueller's personal property sale in New Middletown on Tuesday November 4 and a birth announcement for a daughter born October 15 to Mr and Mrs Pinskney L Brown weighing eight pounds.
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