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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1909
Page
2
Last Friday marked the end of C Wayne Cooks twelve years as Judge of Indiana Third Circuit. Harrison County bar members and Sheriff Ward gathered at his home to present a gold head cane inscribed PRESENTED BY THE BAR OF HARRISON COUNTY INDIANA JUDGE C WAYNE COOK.
William Ridley, elected in November 1905, succeeds Christopher Wayne Cook after twelve years of public service. Ridley, sworn in by Deputy Clerk Amos Lemmon, will serve six years in Corydon English and Can nelton. He is praised as a leading Southern Indiana lawyer and pledged to uphold high judicial standards.
The people of Corydon are urged to hear Capt. S Alberti at the Auditorium Thursday night. The Corydon Masonic order thanks the speaker for bringing a popular lecturer to town and the proceeds benefit the Corydon Library and Reading Room Association.
The library started the week with 52 books out and ended with 89. During the week 116 books were loaned and 158 were returned.
Peter Russell of Elizabeth County died on the evening of the 10th after years of heart trouble. The elder German immigrant lived most of his life in Florrison County and served in the Civil War. He passed away while drinking lemon ade at his daughter's home, Mrs. Mollie Best, who cared for him for twenty years. He leaves a brother Henry Russell of Boone Township. Funeral services were held at Elizabeth Cemetery with Rev. Geo W. Lamb delivering the discourse.
The newly appointed Buena Vista pastor is expected to assume duties by mid November. Regular services will then be held in Buena Vista New Middle Town and missions. A November schedule lists multiple services at St Michaels New Middle Town Corydon and Buena Vista with various times and saints observed. All members are asked to keep notices for reference. Rev. B. F. L. Quvape
A heavy wind storm struck portions of the county last Friday night around eleven. It tore apart corn shocks and scattered debris, brought down trees and telephone poles, and damaged property. Corydon saw gale force winds shaking houses as the storm moved from the northwest, with the northern areas hardest hit.
The Webster township Sunday School convention will be held at New Middletown next Sunday in the afternoon. It is desired that there be a good attendance.
Sid Jlaas as administrator offers two small tracts of land for sale five miles southwest of Corydon. Write him or call Eureka at 027 tf for details and inquiries.
A new upholstering and shoe repair shop has opened in Corydon offering upholstery work and shoe repairs. The business solicits customers and guarantees workmanship.
A letter urges voters to back George W. Freid for Town Marshal to stop Sunday poker and craps on hillsides, drugstore whiskey runs, and public drunkenness. The writer claims Freid will remove gamblers from the hill back over and enforce laws, while promising fair treatment to all races. The tone appeals to Decent Voters to reject the Whiskey League and support order.
Hazel D the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Rupp died last Friday morning after a brief illness. Services were held at Jordan's graveyard last Saturday with Rev A B Conde officiating. The child survived by devoted parents and had been delicate since birth.
George Washington Walk died at his son Seymour T Walk’s home in Harrison township near Corydon after a 35 year illness. He was 89 years old with a long life on the family farm and was noted for honesty and upright conduct. funeral services were held at Moberly M. E. church and he was buried in Pitman cemetery. He married Sarah M Hull in 1842 and left three surviving children, thirteen grandchildren, and eighteen great grandchildren.
Robert G Watson died at his home in Mauckport on Saturday October 23 after a long pulmonary illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev A P Smith of the Marengo Christian Church and he was laid to rest in Mt Zion cemetery. He was 55, married December 5 1875 to Lucy A Love and leaves a son Griff L and two daughters Mrs Charles Jacobs and Miss Vada Watson. Surviving siblings include John H Watson Scott Watson Curry Watson and sister Mrs Henry Sherman.
After purchasing John L. Rawlings estate in Depauw Eureka Trotter and Spencer Township will continue the undertaking business from that location. They will operate a full line of funeral supplies and offer day or night calls from Ramsey using Cumberland and Home connections. October 25, 1909.
Charles Emily hosted Charles Tronein and family Sunday while Cort Emily hosted a hop last Saturday night. Miss Viola Hunter of Corydon visited John Krause in Shakerville. Mrs Lon Wright and two daughters from Argenta are visiting Shakerville. Mr Alva Wheat and Mrs James Lone with daughter Leona from near Corydon Junction attended Corydon Saturday.
Harrison township adds a twenty first school house numbered 21 on Corydon and Mauckport pike near the southern line. Teacher C. L. Dick opened the school last Monday.
Frank Lotieh, dealer in stores ranges linware and harness, prints ten dollar rebate cards for cash customers starting Saturday October 30. Cards carry amounts from one dollar to five cents totaling $10. when full each card can be exchanged for fifty cents off any article in the store. Lotieh stocks stoves tangos tin ware granite ware harness saddles laprobes and whipsets.
The Harrison Township Sunday School Convention met last Sunday at Perseverance Church, four miles south of Corydon. James A. McRae presided, with Miss Netlie Fetzer recording proceedings. Delegates were urged to prepare for a big all day event at Bethany on the first Sunday in May.
M Cleve Rainbolt visited Corydon on business while Clarence Sharp and daughter Sylva spent time there. Maude Lowe and her young son Herbert visited Somers. Victor Keller stayed with cousin Carl Keller in South Corydon. Florence Rothrock was a Keller guest and attended Fountain church. Pearl Keller Lelia Lang and Melvin Davis of Corydon joined Carl and Sylvia Sharp for Sunday. Rev Will Todd preached two sermons at Blue River chapel. A pie supper at Wyandotte school is planned for Oct 30 with Rainbolt teaching and all girls urged to bring pies. Union was reorganized with Angelia Hunt president Minnie Keller vice president John Sonner treasurer Lelia Lang organist. Westminster Guild hosted a six oclock dinner with 33 attendees and enjoyed charades and Mrs Wilsons cracker jack. the Guild supports missionary Literary and social efforts including Ningpo China and Hamer Alaska. Sarah Jameson Chapter Corydon organized a year ago and plans another successful year. study begins with The Land of the Totem.
Lew M O Bannon seeks wood buyers for dry beech oak or hickory wood. Personal ad notes Meechs Bakery at 133 and mentions a candy line ready at the shop.
Frank Faith made a business trip to Corydon on Monday. Allen Smith moved his family to Knox county Indiana last Tuesday. Wayne and Dan McMonigle traveled to Brandenburg the past Saturday. Mrs. Arthur Hardsaw visited her mother near Valley City. Miss Mina Hardsaw stayed with her sister in New Amsterdam. Maurice Cunningham returned from Seattle to his home near Little Amsterdam. Little Marsha Daily of New Amsterdam visited her grandparents. Willis Hardsow hosted a surprise party Saturday night for Mina with many friends attending.
A Louisville grain dealer objects that the Courier-Journal overstates wheat prices by 4 to 6 cents last week. The letter argues this misquote harms local dealers and farmers who depend on the city price. It urges verification and mentions an upcoming Captain S. Alberti lecture on Siberia and Russia on October 28.
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