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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1922

Page

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Democrats Unite Behind Gardner in Ten-County District

The Harrison county Democratic paper reports the district cleared for Frank Gardner of Scottsburg as the Democratic candidate for Congress. R C Brown challenges the process but Gardner’s selection stands, with Attorney General Lesh expected to back the district method while Republicans dispute the ruling.

Lesh Gardner Harrison County Congress Democratic State Committee Ewing R. C. Brown Bedford James A. Cox Bedford Circuit Court Jonas Howard Jeffersonville Frank Gardner Scottsburg Brown Howard Cox District Democratic Committee Ed Jackson Secretary of Jackson Judge Cox

Welcome reception for Corydon U B Church pastor returns

On September evening a reception honored Rev J H Toombs and his family upon their return for a third year. Friends filled the parsonage with tokens of esteem and good cheer as the pastor thanked all and Bro John Frederick spoke for those present. The gathering affirmed a hopeful year ahead.

Corydon U. B. Church John Frederick J. H. Toombs Christ

Nine Ford cars rushed from Ohio to Corydon by local dealers

W Y H Bullett and Sons sent nine men to Columbus to haul nine new Ford cars before the assembling plant closed in protest of high coal prices. The travelers included Frank Ordner Elmer Rosenbarger Glenn Reas Earl Miller Hugh Frederick Allen Jordan Harry Caughlin A O Vaughn and Andrew Colvin from Corydon De Pauw and Taylor township.

WY. H. Bullett & Sons Ford Dealers Harrison County Columbus Ohio Ford Corydon Frank Ordner Elmer Rosenbarger Glenn Reas Earl Miller Hugh Frederick Allen Jordan Harry Caughlin A. O. Vaughn DePauw Andrew Colvin Taylor Township Henry Ford W. H. Bullett & Sons

Neighborly Kindness Helpers Cut Mr Becks Corn

Godlove Beck of New Middletown thanked 32 neighbors who gathered at 7 am and finished cutting and tying 14 acres of corn by 9:10 am. The volunteers listed included Nerman Liltpop Frank Gunther Wi Albin John M Resch and many others who acted in appreciation of the farmer’s illness.

Godlove Beck Mr. Beck Nerman Liltpop Frank Gunther Wi. Albin John M. Resch Ray B. Resch James CC. Schewmaker Joe Steiner Henry L. Beisenmenger G. W. Hedges Lee C. Smith Albert Kost Leo Kannapel Edward Wesseler Guy Kannapel Fd Bigler C. E. Gehlbach Elmer F. Smith Homer Overton Rollie Jamison Jacob Bickel Louis Gunther Cordin L. Albin Robert Hedges Arthur Heckelman Gus Blevins Dumont DeBerry George Gunther Chas. Daniels W. H. Wolfe A. R McRae T. R. McKim A. J. Keller Beck

Teachers of Harrison Township

Harrison Township educators face collective action amid unclear contracts and wage talks. Local officials and the teachers association plan meetings to address staffing, pay, and classroom resources.

Harrison Township

Urgent appeal to sign up depositors now

The speaker urges immediate action to secure over 95 percent of depositors and avoid a long delay or a smaller payout. A few days remain to complete the sign up, urging neighbors and friends to participate to prevent the liberal proposition from failing.

Farms For Sale In Range Of 2000 To 5000 Dollars

Several good farms offered with prices from 2000 to 5000 dollars. One highlighted farm spans 80 acres, located two miles from one railroad station and three miles from another. Owners eager to sell soon. inquiries directed to the office.

Water supply in Corydon prompts call to conserve

The article urges Corydon residents to address a serious water shortage with careful use and Waste reduction. It notes towns nearby face limited supplies and stresses securing adequate water for domestic use and fire protection while awaiting rains and a potential pumping station. It cites local springs and creeks as possible sources but warns current flow is low.

Corydon Indiana Board of Town Trustees Fair Ground Josiah Grable Big Indian Creek

Kentucky State Fair Winners Highlight Poultry Premiums

Harrison County Poultry Tagers topped premiums at the Kentucky State Fair with multiple wins. F. E. Cropsey and Son earned first and second places across cock, cockerel, pullet and pen categories for Brown Leghorns and Dark Brown Leghorns, plus a gold medal and watch fob for their dark pen. Mrs. Norma Funk captured several prizes in White Leghorn and Rose Comb Ancona classes. Dr. Lee B. Wolfe led a Barred Rocks pen to a second. Sam K. Foley took seven firsts and two seconds across White and Buff Orpingtons including old and young pens and pullets.

Harrison County F. E. Cropsey and Son Indian Creek Pool Yard Norma Funk Lee B. Wolfe Sam K. Foley

County Sunday School Convention Held in Corydon

The county 8s Sunday Schools convened in Corydon A B Church with Wayne G Miller of Indianapolis delivering the opening address. Jacob Schneider read last year's minutes as attendance fell short of expectations and few youths participated in the sessions.

Gas mains laid in Corydon business district

Gas company workers have laid mains in Corydon across Chestnut and Rim streets from the railroad to Mulberry street and to the Bullett garage and Stockslager corner. More pipe is expected and connections to many homes and businesses will follow.

Corydon Chestnut Mill Mulberry Street W. H. Bullett & Sons Rim Street J. J. Bullett & Son Stockslager

Corydon Junction Social Notes

Geo Isterling, employed in an Indianapolis garage, returned home last week to rejoin high school. Miss Minnie Jenks, visiting Miss Minnie Krausgrill, will go home to Louisville this week. Mrs Frank Pearson and daughter Marilene of Corydon Junction visited Mrs Wm Newman near Depauw. Mrs Newman stayed briefly.

Corydon Junction Geo. Isterling Indianapolis Minnie Jenks Minnie Krausgrill Louisville Frank Pearson Marilene Corydon Wm. Newman Depauw

J J Bulleet And Bons Furnish Irons In Odd Ad

A fragment from an old ad notes J J BULLEIT & BONS offering sad irons and a miscellaneous electric or asbestos eet. The wording is garbled but points to a shop listing irons and related items in a dated retail notice.

J. J. Bulleit & Bons

Death of George W. Cox in Corydon County Home

George W. Cox died after a long illness at the county home for the poor last Thursday. He was seventy five, bedfast for years, and leaves a wife, four children in Corydon, and a sister in Perry county. Burial was in Jordan Cemetery, four miles south of Corydon, last Friday at eleven.

George W. Cox Corydon Jordan Perry County Cox

Visits and deaths noted in local entries

Miss Emma Denbee and others visit relatives in Indiana while Grace Carroll moves to New Albany to teach. Sidney Shields begins teaching in Scott township. Death of Aunt Mary Cooper follows a fall. funeral at M E Church with Rev Park presiding. Survivors include husband Harry and daughters Anna Buell and Katie Shireman. Additional visits by Mrs Belle Noe and Mrs Clara Winn in Louisville.

Emma Denbee Corydon Curry Beamblossom Mary Crosier Ann Crosier Venus Zimmerman Laura Leibert Delphi Ind John Greer Louisville South Boone Messrs Preston Henry Greer Ula Brown Park Hanover Andrew McCarty Mike Kingsley Mt. Vernon Anna Reeves Laconia Sidney Shields Scott Township Grace Carroll New Albany Lloyd Russell Brookings Ezra Faith Cooper Mary Cooper Harry Cooper M. E. Church Crosier Presbyterian Church Anna Buell Katie Shireman Davidson Ill Belle Noe Clara Winn

Death of Former County Resident

George Barks a former resident of this county died at his daughter Mrs. Fred Caudle’s home near Parnell Missouri on August 3 1922 aged eighty eight years and twenty five days He is survived by four daughters and one son and leaves four brothers and one sister including Lorenzo and Levi Burke Funeral services and burial were held at the Missouri home

George Barks Fred Caudle Parnell Lorenzo Levi Burke

Convention of Christian churches held at Corydon Church

News notes from the second part of the issue mention the Convention of the Christian churches of the county held at the Corydon Christian Church last Wednesday and a memorial service at night for Mrs. Sallie K. Jones who died recently.

Corydon Christian Church Sallie K. Jones Greensburg

Grand jury presses on in third week hearing rumors

The grand jury enters its third week of investigations as many residents are summoned to testify about alleged misconduct in the neighborhood. One man claims he has never been called before the panel.

Aeeever

Pastor Rev J G Moore Reassigned to Corydon Church

Indiana M E Conference reports Rev J G Moore reassigned to Corydon Methodist Church for another year. This marks his sixth year as pastor, breaking the former record four years for longest service at the church. Official Board urged the Conference for his return.

Corydon Methodist Church Indiana M. ES Greensburg J. G. Moore Rev. Moore

Dinner Surprise For Martin Couple At Corydon Church

Members of Corydon United Brethren church hosted a surprise dinner for Mr. and Mrs. John S. Martin who planned to move to Indianapolis. About 200 attendees gathered in the church basement dining room for the sendoff and a streetcar adventure to the couple’s home.

Corydon WU. B. Church John S. Martin Mrs. Martin United Brethren Church

Water Famine Warning from Board of Town Trustees

The Board appeals to all water users to conserve as spring and creek water supply dwindle. Leaks must be fixed and premises inspected to avoid cutoffs. Stop sprinkling sidewalks and lawns and use only absolutely necessary domestic water. Visit the pumping plant to verify conditions and cooperate to avert total supply loss.

Board of Town Trustees

Kicked by Horse Injures Crandall Man

Ivan Emily of near Crandall was kicked twice by a horse in his barn last Saturday. The shoulder blade bone broke in the first kick and a bruise appeared on the face from the second. He was taken to St Edward's Hospital in New Albany and returned home Sunday in good spirits.

Ivan Emily Crandall Mr. Emily St. Edward’s Hospital New Albany G. D. Baker

Death of Six Weeks Old Child in Scott Township

The six weeks old child of Mr and Mrs Jesse Lang of Scott township died Saturday night after a medical operation performed days earlier. Burial occurred Monday at Heidelburg. The parents previously lost a child after an operation and have several other children living.

Jesse Lang Scott Township Heidelburg

Pony outfit for sale in New Albany Indiana

Complete pony gear offered by Will D Gwinn Implement Co of 424-426 State Street New Albany Indiana includes pony, harness rubber-tired trap saddle and bridle.

Will. D, Gwinn Bornwaseer-Gwin Implement New Albany Ind

Also Mentioned on This Page

William Englema Mary Grable Fern Grable Elizabeth Davis D. Kintner Colyin Davidson Ruth Taylor Nola Markel Olga Smith Priscilla Timberlake Sam C. Windell Goldie Denbo Claud Taylor Frank Turley Porter Cook Edith Roberts Emma Mossler Roscoe Toler Dan F. Stauth Wayne P. Sewell Harrison Post American Legion Riely Jordan Cemetery Missouri the Grand Jury
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