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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1920
Page
2
Indiana Republican leaders push a statewide drive to raise a multi‑million fund for a presidential campaign. Quotas by districts and precincts, cited by critics and corroborated by officials, suggest totals ranging from hundreds of thousands to over a million dollars, with figures tied to district, county, and city levels.
Captain D. D. Negley of Indianapolis a Civil War veteran and father of Indiana Senate Republican leader Harry E. Negley says he will vote the Democratic ticket this fall. He cites peace via the League of Nations and corruption in the GOP, naming Cox Taggart and McCulloch as his choices. Also noted is Louis Quebbeman reporting two cows struck by lightning near Corydon.
A political brief notes Republicans aim to raise a large fund in this region. The report cites party activity and potential donors, signaling a major fundraising push during the period.
The Catholic church at New Middletown invites the public to a Lawn Social on Tuesday evening September 21 at six. Supper will be served on the grounds with chicken ham wieners salads cake ice cream and coffee. Phone J A Elbert Dogwood Ind for parcels picked up in the city.
After Sunday services, Rev and Mrs M L Tullis hosted a church gathering at the parsonage in Kings Cave. Seventy eight attendees shared a meal, then a second round of food, pictures were taken by C L Dick, and locals reported news of real estate purchases, a birth, medical visit, and high school entries.
Amy brothers and sisters from Heth township posed for a Jordan Studio portrait. Nine family members gathered for the first time in fifty four years, excluding Fielding W. Amy who fell ill en route. Attendees include John M. Amy Tra, George N. Amy, Mrs Harrison Pitman, Henry W. Amy, Joseph Amy, Lee D. Amy, Mrs Nora Reitenbaugh, and Jesse Seitenbaurh’s son from Chicago.
Argo Bus Line sets fares Corydon to New Albany at $1.00 and Corydon to Lanesville at 50 cents. Daily departures from Corydon at 6 20, 8 30, 1 00, 3 00 P M with New Albany departures at 1 00, 4 30, 6 30 P M. Sundays Corydon 8 30 A M and 3 30 P M. New Albany 10 20 A M and 6 30 P M. Stations: New Albany McDonald Stockdell Drug Co Pearl and Market and Burton's Restaurant. Price each way $1.00. Paul Argo.
Public sale notice dated October 9 1920 refers to an event at the Court House. The fragmentary text indicates a scheduled auction time and location but lacks full details.
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