Boys' Friend Movement energizes Corydon to guide youth
A week long campaign led by Rev. A. W. Conner and Miss Mary Segar in Corydon Indiana from October 16 to 26 drew large crowds. Conner addressed boys and parents in schools and churches while Segar led girls gatherings and singing. Organizers from four Sunday schools and local pastors promoted safer homes and civic duty focusing on keeping youths connected to family church and government. A parents meeting at the Methodist Church aims to organize ongoing efforts.
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Corydon
A. W. Conner
Mary Segar
Irvington
Indianapolis
Mr. Conner
Sewar
Conners
Ble
Rostehless
Dupagenn
Peari
Mierming
Corydor
Corydor Has Made Along the Lines Sowed By Mr. Conner
Te Town
John H. Heth
Ben S. Applegate
C Blaine Hays
Ollie M. Wolfe
N. Fouts
W. T. Campbell
J. 3. Washburn
M. A. Cossaboom
Elizabeth High School opens with varied enrollment and sports
Elizabeth High School opened on September 21 with 9 Seniors 1 Junior 15 Sophomores and 145 Freshmen. The school lists 50 boys 25 girls with teachers Mrs Wolpert Mr Prove and the principal teaching multiple subjects. Athletics show two strong boys teams and eight pupils formed the Elizabeth High School Orchestra. The Elizabeth H N baseball team defeated New Middletown H N 11 to 7 on their diamond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wolpert
Prove
Prage
Elizabeth High School
Elizabeth H. N
New Middletown H. N. Tum
Middletown
Elizabeth
Robert Bb. Jenkins
Prin
Dies Of Diphtheria In Spencer County
Eight year old Derrill Gurtz son of Mr and Mrs Michael Gurtz of Spencer County near DePauw died Sunday at 1 pm of diphtheria after a week long illness misdiagnosed as a sore throat. Funeral at Haas Chapel Monday at two. Parents and two younger sisters survive with the sisters in dangerous condition. Mrs Gurtz had recently visited Vincennes, thought to have contracted the disease there.
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Derrill
Michael Gurtz
Spencer Lawoship
Depauw
Haas’ Chapel
U. K
Ninety Year Old George Luckett Celebrates Birthday
George Luckett of this place marked his ninetieth birthday Saturday October 24 at his Chestnut street home. His children Misses Charlotte and Kate and son Hez Luckett with his daughter Mrs John Ray and her granddaughter Dorcas joined the celebration as neighbors sent cards and flowers. He expressed a wish to live another year or two if he could remain as happy, reflecting on his long, respected status in the county.
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George Luckett
Chestnut Street
Charlotte
Kate
Hez Luckett
John Ray
Dorcas
Juuckett
Baippy
Cox Cancels Bradford Speaking Engagement
Congressman Cox cancels his scheduled Bradford engagement for Friday night October 30 due to inability to attend Harrison county. A letter to County Chairman O Bannon recalls the appointment and requests notification of any billing changes or arranging an alternate speaker.
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Congressman Cox
Bradford
Mr. Cox
Cox
O'Bannion
O'Gannon
Corydon
Scottsburg Man Sees Democratic Victory Near
W F F Rice of Scottsburg visits Corydon and endorses the Democratic ticket. Rice, an International Harvester salesman covering fourteen Indiana counties, describes Sam Weiss and the Corydon Democratic editor as solid allies and predicts a splendid Democratic victory next Tuesday in Lit-Uef Scott.
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W. FF. Rice
Scottsburg
Corydon
Rice
International Harvester Company
Scott
Wells
Ise
Indiana
Sam
Sam Weiss
Little Seon
Strange potato freak noted in Shelby County
Mrs Major Lowe and two sons visited Corydon and shared a vine that bore more than a dozen potatoes. Planting Marty Rose seed, drought delayed maturity, but later rains revived growth yielding underground and vine top crops. The family will stay until after November 16.
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Major Lowe
Herbert
Fnowan
Shelby County
Corydon
Central Wins From New Middletown in Tie Game
Central baseball team traveled to New Middletown Sunday for a deciding contest after each side had won a game. Central prevailed 16 to 0 aided by Sith on the mound and late scoring. Miss Fatis Markwell of Georgetown visited Mrs. Benjamin Block Friday night.
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New Middletown
Middletown
Eizabeth
Babcock
Sith
Fatis Markwell
Georgetown
Benjamin Block
Tae May
Indiana Centennially Memorial Plan Sees Bipartisan Backing
A non partisan Indiana commission recommends a state memorial building in 1916 to house the state library museum and historical relics in Indianapolis. Republicans Democrats and Progressives endorse the memorial, with allowances for the Old State Capitol at Corydon as a preserved site. Harrison County voters urged to support the plan in the upcoming referendum.
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Indiana
Marshall
Charlies J. Jewett
New Albany
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indianapolis
Joseph M. Cravens
Madison
Rank M. Kistler
Logansport
D. ©. Brown
Union
P.c
Mermorial
State Capitol
Corydon
Harrison County
Mrs Dora Wheat Celebrates Milestone Birthday at Home
Friends and family gathered October 20 in Kansas City to celebrate Mrs Dora Wheat’s birthday. A surprise plan shifted to an intimate evening with autumn decor, pumpkin treats, and decor. Gifts included a umbrella and handbag with a purse containing 55 dollars. Mrs Wheat expressed thanks and humor in her speech.
Election talk and farming routine in Taylor Township
The report notes clear skies and busy farm work as potato digging and wheat sowing finish. Local chatter centers on elections and candidates with residents including Mrs J Z Brown Ruth, James Davis from Louisville visiting nearby, and families such as the Barnetts and Brinleys sharing Sunday visits.
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J. Z. Brown
Ruth
New Albany
James Davis
Louisville
Stanley Kelly
Katherine
Day Barnett
Yosmesdale
Arthur Miller for Harrison County Treasurer
A paid advertisement from Arthur Miller urges voters to elect him Harrison County Treasurer. He claims Heth township has among the lowest taxes and pledges to keep county taxes affordable, inviting residents to meet him in the treasurer’s office.
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Heth Township
Harrison County
Harrigan County
Arthur Miller
Sunday School Report Seeks Subscription Renewal
Thomas K. E. Ross of Indianapolis visited Corydon last Saturday to renew his Democrat subscription. He was called to Georgetown for the funeral of relative John Daugherty.
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Thomas KE. Ross
Indianapolis
Corydon
Democrat
Ross
Georgetown
John Daugherty
Mrs Elizabeth Yanner Dies at 70 in Georgetown Area
Mrs Elizabeth Yanner aged seventy died Thursday October 15 at her son William’s home near Georgetown from infirmities of old age. Widow of John Yanner eight years, funeral held Saturday at the Catholic church in Lanesville with burial in the Catholic cemetery. Survived by four sons Thestore William Charles of this county and John of Reno Nevada. The community mourns the respected woman.
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Elizabeth Yanner
William
Georgetown
John Yanner
Lanesville
Yanner
Thestore
Charles
John
Reno
Nevada
Lanesville Camp Modern Woodmen Social
The Lanesville Camp Modern Woodmen held a social at their hall with members wives and families present. W Rt Ford served as master of ceremonies as songs recitations and an oyster soup supper were enjoyed. District Deputy Dermont of New Albany and Dr Z C Wolfe of Corydon spoke. Four new applications for membership were presented and the camp is growing.
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Lanesville Camp
W. Rt. Ford
Dermont
New Albany
Z. C. Wolfe
Corydon
Barber Shop Change in This Place
Manton Carr sells his barber shop to John Biggs of Princeton who takes charge. Biggs is a former Harrison county boy, son of the late Robert Biggs, and spent his early years near Rogers Campground. Carr, in business here for years, plans a southern trip to seek a location with a better climate than Indiana.
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Manton Carr
John Biggs
Princeton
Mr. Biggs
Harrison County
Robert Biggs
Rogers’ Campground
Mr. Carr
South
Indiana
Harvest Festival Observed at St Peters Church
Last Sunday October 25 a Blarvest Festival was held at St Peters Church in Flocktown with floral decorations and holy communion. In the afternoon at St Pauls a Harvest Feast followed by the Golden Wedding service for Mr and Mrs Jacob Hiser marking their fiftieth anniversary with a commemorative picture given by the pastor.
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St. Peters Church
Flocktown
St. Paul’s Church
Jacob Hiser
Hiser
Direct Election of U S Senators Highlighted in Speech
The Kronestown Banner notes Beveridge praised direct senatorial voting as a new privilege for voters. It recalls his GOP leadership years, when Republicans opposed the reform later embraced by Democrats in many national platforms. The item also mentions Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Stoker of New Amsterdam visiting here with Mrs. C. W. Thomas.
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U. S
Beveridge
U.S
Republican Party
Kronestown
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Taylor Township
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