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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1910

Page

14

Indiana Conference session in Evansville assigns pastors

The Indiana Conference of the M. E. Church held in Evansville last week closed this week. Bishop Anderson presided and the New Albany District assignments list pastors to many towns including Birdseye Corydon and New Albany with specific pastors and several “to be supplied” entries.

M. E. Church Evansville Bishop Anderson New Albany W. M. Whitsitt Birdseye M. MckKinney Branchville Campbellsburg B. I. Snyder Cannelton Oscar Jean Corydon A. Robertson Crystal E. L. Moore Elizabeth Arthur Jean English J. W. Trowbridge Fredericksburg D J. Griffiths French Lick J. A. Breeden Georgetown R. Rogers Greenville R. M. Capeheart Hardinsburg G. E. Winn Huntingburg W. G. Morgan Leavenworth W. L. Alexander Lincoln City J. A. Oster Little Rock Marengo Valentine Deich Mauckport Moberly W. S. McMichael Centenary E. I. la Rue Jennie DePauw J. N. Jerman Main Street N. F. Denney Trinity F. O. Beck Wesley Chapel L. C. Jeffrey Circuit G. L. McWilliams New Middletown G. W. Speedy New Philadelphia H. I. Niles Newtonville L. F. Ulmer Orangeville A. Bentley Orleans

Seven Springs Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Nancy Lee Carl Kron of Sandy Branch visited Ben Conlee on Sunday. William Morgan and family visited relatives at Galena last week. D. H. Wells and son Charles made a business trip to Corydon Monday. Morris Baker of Black Creek spent Saturday and Sunday in New Albany. Mrs. Jennie McFarland and daughter Miss Eayle of Rehoboth visited D H Wells’ family Sunday. Leonard and Wayne Smith returned home after work in Warren Co. Mrs. Lee Bauer hosted an apple cutting event last Wednesday night. Sophia Presster and children, guests of Joseph Bauer, returned to New Albany Saturday. Mrs. Eugene L Brisby, who stayed with Jee Bauer for two months, left for St. Louis Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Bauer accompanied her to New Albany.

Carl Kron Sandy Branch Ben Conlee William Morgan Galena D. H. Wells Charles Corydon Morris Baker Black Creek New Albany Jennie McFarland Miss Eayle Rehoboth D.H. Wells Leonard Wayne Smith Warren Eo Lee Bauer Sophia Presster Joseph Bauer Eugene L. Brisby Jee Bauer St. Louis

Marriage License Notices for Two Couples

Paul L. Faith and Pearl Bruce obtain a marriage license followed by Robert J. Richert and Wilhelmina Matilda Rupp. Wiseman & Buller advertise fertilizer pricing and purchasing decisions. g28-8

Paul L. Faith Pearl Bruce Robert J. Richert Wilhelmina Matilda Rupp

New Bank Opens in Lanesville Eyes Public Patronage

Lanesville welcomes a new bank led by President L. P. Zapet with Vice President Joseph Stilger and Cashier C. A. Kannapel. The opening day drew a large crowd and many cash deposits, signaling readiness to serve local interests with modern banking services.

Lanesville L. P. Zapet Joseph Stilger C. A. Kannapel

Infant Clarence Elmer Watson Rests in Sumner Neb

On September 16 1910 at the Watson home in Sumner Nebraska infant Clarence Elmer son of Mr and Mrs Lee Watson died at nearly three months old. He is survived by his parents a brother and two sisters with a prayerful farewell message from Auntie as mourners remember the brief life.

Angel of Death

Shireman Illness and Local Visit Reported

Southwest Heth notes Roscoe Shireman is dangerously ill with typhoid fever. John Shireman moved to Washington township Gibson county. Ab Kemper of New Amsterdam and John Hughes visited Grant Lane Monday. Mrs Maggie Sherrill fell grievously. Dr Mathys of Muauckport attended. Mrs Charles Britton and sons Gilbert and Charles and daughter Bessie of Parsons Kansas visit Mr and Mrs Grant Lane. Mrs Britton had not been back to Indians for 41 years.

Roscoe Shireman John Shireman Washington Township Gibson County Ab Kemper New Amsterdam John Hughes Grant

Sunday School Convention Set at Valley City Presbyterian

The Washington Township Sunday School Convention will meet Sunday afternoon at the Valley City Presbyterian church. Every Sunday School in the township should be represented and county workers will attend. A cordial invitation is extended to all.

Washington Township Presbyterian Church Valley City

A Canto Settle Colt Payments for 1969 Season

All persons owing for colts sired by the stallion Jim Beauty in 1969 are asked to call and settle. The undersigned will be at R. L. Miller's store every Saturday to receive payment. Joan M. Baktz, Treasurer.

Jim Beauty Will R. L. Miller

Farmer buys Superior wheat drill after 45 years with old model

A prominent farmer purchased a new Superior wheat drill last week, claiming his old Superior served him for 45 years. Wiseman & Bulleit report the sale, noting the durability and quality of Superior equipment.

Wiseman & Bulleit

Indestructo Trunks Guarantee Safe Travel for All

A promotional warning assures customers that every Indestructo trunk is registered with their name in the maker's office, promising safety and security wherever they travel. The guarantee emphasizes with confidence that their trunk remains protected at all times.

Makera

Krause Found Guilty In Harrison Court

Charles M. Krause was found guilty in Harrison circuit court of obtaining board at W. H. Rosenbarger’s restaurant under false pretenses. Punishment set at a 350 fine and thirty days in jail. Major Funk and local counsel prosecuted. defense included H. H. Richard and Asa Elliott. A motion for a new trial was made.

Charles M. Krause Harrison W. H. Rosenbarger W. Funk Clyde R. Lottick H. H. Richard Asa Elliott Salem Funk

Pretty Home Wedding of Pearl Bruce and Paul Faith

Miss Pearl F Bruce and Mr Paul L Faith wed in a country home ceremony with about fifty guests. Rev A B Condo officiated under a decorative belt in the parlor. Attendants were Lenore Faith and Harve Lahue. After Oct 10 they reside in Indianapolis. The Democrat extends congratulations.

Pearl F. Bruce Paul L. Faith A. B. Condo Lenore Faith Harve Lahue Laura Thomas Lanesville Faith Robert Bruce Mr. Faith I. M. Faith Pennsylvania Railroad Jeffersonville Indianapolis

Death of Franklin Goss in Blue River township

Franklin Goss died suddenly at his Blue River township home near Milltown on September 20 at age eighty years seven months eighteen days after a day of farm work. Funeral services were held at Milltown Baptist church led by Rev J H Toombs. He leaves a widow Elizabeth Gardner two children Wm A Goss and Mrs Theodore Keim seven grandchildren four great grandchildren and one sister. He was a Lutheran and respected neighbor. Granddaughter Nellie Keim signs the family notice.

Franklin Goss Blue River Township Milltown Milltown Baptist Church J. H. Toombs United Brethren Church of Marengo Andrew Goss Burnville Elizabeth Gardner Wm. A. Goss Theodore Keim Lutheran Church God Nellie Keim

S. S. Celebration at Fountain Church

A Sunday School Celebration was held at Fountain church despite bad weather. Revs A B Condo W E Snyder and new pastor Rev Perry Ke addressed attendees from Moberly Thompson's Chapel Oak Grove and Sharp's Ridge Sunday schools. A large dinner was enjoyed and fashions at Keller's were noted.

Fountain Church A. B. Condo W. E. Snyder Perry Ke Moberly Thompson’s Chapel Oak Grove Sharp's Ridge

Widespread Railroad Wrecks Reported Across Regions

The week saw numerous rail collisions with high fatalities and injuries. An electric car crash near Bluffton Fort Wayne killed 41. another near Tipton Indiana killed 6 and left many seriously hurt. Terre Haute saw over fifty seriously injured in a Southern Indiana Railroad wreck. In Kansas a passenger train hit a washout, 16 killed and many injured.

Bluffons Fort Wayne Tipton Indiana Terre Haute Southern Indiana Kansas

Bush and Bundy wed in quiet September ceremony

Miss Effie Bush and Mr Claudius Bundy of this place surprised friends by quietly marrying Sunday evening September 18 at the M I Parsonage with Rev I A Robertson officiating. The bride, daughter of Daniel Bush of Washington county, recently moved here. The groom runs a shoe shop and upholstering business and plans a home on East Walnut Street after October 1. A kitchen shower followed on September 23 at Rev and Mrs Er A Robertson’s home.

Effie Bush Claudius C. Bundy M. I. Parsonage Rev I. A. Robertson Daniel Bush Washington County East Walnut Street Er. A. Robertson Democrat

Webster Township School Board Notices and Election Details

Webster Township teachers listed by name for primary and high school. Schools begin October 10 with a meeting the first Saturday night in October to elect a one year director and bid wood for the school year. Wood must be two feet long, cut from green timber, split two thirds, and ground-burned by June 15, 1911. Election at 7 o clock. Trustee Benj. F. Suin.

Oscar D. Kirkham Chas. I. Wright Bessie Shuck John R. Kirkham John H. Hedges Mary McFarland Paul N. Watson Jesse S. Smith Golda Watson Arlie L. Fogal N. W Beni. F. Suirn

Death of Aged Man at Corydon Area

John Conrad died Friday night September 28 at his home five and a half miles northeast of Corydon after a brief illness of heart trouble. He was eighty and survived by his widow and six children, all near Hursttown except one daughter in New Albany. He joined the U B Church last winter. Funeral Sunday at Hursttown Church by Rev. S S Turley, with burial in the nearby cemetery amid many relatives and friends.

John Conrad Corydon Iursttown Lizzie Thomas New Albany U. B Hursttown S.s.turley

Congressman Cox to Speak in Local Counties Next Week

Congressman Cox will speak in several counties next week. He is set for Laconia Monday night October, New Middletown Tuesday night October 4, and New Salisbury Wednesday night October 6. Residents urged to attend.

Congressman Cox Laconia New Middletown New Salisbury

What is the Church for Anyhow by Dr. W W Tait

Dr W W Tait spoke at the Presbyterian church on Sunday about the church's purpose. He outlined four aims worship fellowship teaching and work with work, service as the key focus, urging members to become active workers. He classified members as drones grumblers and workers and urged commitment, also preaching on Does it Pay to be a Christian.

Presbyterian Church W. W. Tait Tait

Pleasant Surprise For Mr and Mrs Wheat Birthday

Relatives and friends held a birthday surprise for Mr. and Mrs. John Wheat on Thursday September 22 with a 9 o clock supper. About 70 attended including William Conrad James Conrad Charter Conrad and families Claude Lisey Roscoe Risey Ed Blass James Lockhart and Perry Bowman C M Wheat Tom Brandenburg George Wheat and others in attendance. The evening featured games and social chat.

John Wheat Wiiliam Conrad James Conrad Charter Conrad William Walter Andrew Ehalt Sarah Hrowr John Gleitz Nancy Conrad Claude Liisey Roscoe Risey Ed Blass James Lockhart Wi Perry Bowman C. M. Wheat Tom Brandenburg Leo Otte Tot George Wheat David Charley Jo Day Mrs. Minor Thowas Howe

Settle by Get. 3 Urgent collection notice posted

All persons indebted to me or to Dr. TM Walfe and son are urgently required to settle at once in Cuil. Accounts not paid by October 3, 1910 will be turned over for collection as I will move to Indianapolis next week. Dr ZC Welfe.

Walfe and Son Inghe Vapolis

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Salisbury and Vicinity Wim. N. Routh Louisville F. C. Raaf M. E M. Id Henry Diedrich George Haub Silas Bringle Alardinsburg Ed. Hahn C. W. Routh Kate Felling Mabel Stevens Crandall J. E. Diedrich Corydon Junction Central Barren Oswell Martin and Baby Peoria, Il M. J. Berry Mrs. Berry Seven Springs Nancy Lee Wiseman & Buller The Farmer’s State Bank of Heth Joan M. Baktz Indestructo Trunes S. S Keller’s Seattle Zulter Beanblossom’s Big Furniture Store Emmett Beanblossom Bush Bundy Webster Township Kres J. P. Isterling Ind oThea Anna M. Applegate Memorial Corydon, Ind Br. Tait Dr. ZC. Welfe
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