24 Oct 1917
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1917
Page
1
A fragmented poem by Ivy Kellerman Reed narrates a boy and his dog chasing a stone cat with sharp mischief. The cat escapes, enraging the dog and prompting a chase toward a fence as onlookers scold the boy for his youth and careless act.
Elizabeth A Daley, born October 26, 1540, died October 2, 1917 at age 76 years 11 months 6 days. She married John Faith on June 16, 1867 and had four children Witte John Annie Barbara. three children with father preceded her. Funeral October 4 at Union Chapel.
Three quarters of a mile east of Corydon on Corydon and New Albany pike offers ten acres with a good house cellar stable two cisterns and out buildings. Includes fruit trees apples pears plums peaches and cherries seven acres cultivated two acres timber. Bargain sold in sixty days. Picture of house on application Corydon Indiana Henry W Denhbo
Rally Day was held at Clifton Sunday afternoon October 7 with autumn decor and twelve bouquets. The program featured hymns, recitations, solos, and a Father’s Love reading, with prizes awarded to ten punctual attendees and names of attendees listed.
A pleasant gathering was hosted last Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pate's home northwest of town in honor of Mrs. Pate's father and sister Leander Bottles and Miss Emma Bottles of Corydon Indiana and a cousin Mrs Mauek and daughter Cteila of Winterset. About forty relatives attended and a cafeteria style dinner was served. George Cree eelius, a relative of Mrs. Masek, will soon have his ninth birthday. Mr. Battles has been visiting for five weeks and is pleased with the country. For Sale Seven Poland China pigs Statthew Schuaid Corydar R. 1a 1.
The Indiana State Highway Commission announced five main market highways after months of road study. The routes total over 800 miles and will be built to government specs with an 18 foot roadway surfaced in vitrified blocks or concrete, led by Engineer W. B. Moore.
McLean County Illinois seeks corn shuckers due to draft losses and labor shortages. Farmers anticipate heavy yields and plan to begin shucking by November 1 with offers of five cents per bushel plus board. Contact the McLean County Better Farming Association in Bloomington for work.
A Tuesday October party hosted by Miss Elsie Steepleton celebrated cousin Thomas C Jones who is home on a thirty day furlough after four years service. Guests included numerous Steepleton and Crosier family members and friends, with best wishes for his speedy relief.
A 1000 pound weight horse and a colt are offered for sale by Tony Wolle of New Middletown. The notice lists a good work horse and references Yor Sale in the description.
The Louisville Fine Arts Association under Ona B. Talbot launches a second season with Madame Schumann Heink in recital on November 8 at Macauley’s Theatre. The lineup includes Cincinnati Symphony January 8, Rudolph Ganz February 11, Russian Symphony April 15, and Galli-Curci April 25. Season tickets offer substantial savings with reserved seating and varied price tiers.
A large gathering of relatives and friends celebrated Levi M. Sappenfield's birthday at his home on Sunday October 7. Guests included Argount Wise, Wilbur Sappenfield, Harry Sappenfield and family, Merman Sappenfield and family, Philip Kebi and family of New Albany, Mien and Mrs Wes Smith and Jerandma Snaith, Anna Sappenfield and son Marion, Mr and Mrs John Langford, the Langford couple with their young daughter, Miss Anna Hottle, Ethel Sappenfield, Blanche Wuertz and Pearl Brockman. They departed late with wishes for many happy returns.
A Sunday reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sehoen honored Mrs. Mary Auelly of Hawesville Kentucky and Mrs. Nettie Bickel of Louisville. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Philip Sehoen and families, Mrs. Mary Quelly, Mrs. Frank Sehoen, the Hollis and Sehoen clans, and several relatives. They enjoyed a grand old fashion dinner and hoped for many more.
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