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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1910
Page
5
Community notices describe a baked owl social at the Reading Room on Friday night Oct 7 with 10 cent admission, plus multiple mentions of other local events, ads, and personal updates. The item highlights the Corydon Library fundraiser and a bustling social calendar.
Resolutions mourn the death of Brother Andrew Walk who died August 6 1910. Gresham Rebekah Lodge No 668 I O O F extends sympathy to the bereaved widow and notes his integrity and industry. A copy of the resolutions will be filed, sent to the widow, and published in county papers. J J Bullett and Son offer copper kettles and tight barrels for sale.
Seven Springs items report Morgan on the sick list and Mrs. Clovis Shaffer ill with rheumatism. Ben Morgan bought a horse from August Ott. Mrs. John Foreman hosted many friends, and Mrs. D. H. Wells visits relatives in New Albany and Louisville. Betsy McClure and family entertainments span Bethesda and Sumner, with Irma McClure's farewell party before returning to New Albany High School. The piece lists numerous attendees and social scenes with Betsy Wells Wolfe Blunk families noted. I Z Bake leads them all and the Elevator sells a car load a month.
Mrs Rebecca Quebbeman is quite poorly. J H Jones, employed in Louisville, visited home folks Saturday and Sunday. Master Frank Sharp, recovering from typhoid fever, is able to be out. Mrs Lizzie King and husband of Louisville visited relatives and attended the fair. Mr and Mrs Nathan Smith entertained Mrs Wood Dawson and two children and Mrs Rebecca Duggins of Elizabeth during Fair week. Oscar Brown, previously bedridden with mumps and tonsillitis, is out again. his wife is ill. Mr and Mrs Henry Grable hosted Jesse Clark of Northwestern Kansas Sr F G Stevens of Monticello Ill Mrs Carrie Bell of Sharp's Mills Mrs Phoebia Montgomery of New Amsterdam and Mrs Blanch French of Evansville. Tree planting time nears. Catalogs and trees available from Joe T McClaran Corydon Ind Eureka phone. septli-6t
Mrs. Josie Buckman wife of William Buckman died August 31 1910 at her mother Mrs Geo W Smeets home three miles northwest of Corydon after months of dropsy funeral held September 1 at Pennington Chapel by Rev J W Robinson interment in local church cemetery She leaves a husband two daughters mother one brother and three sisters a Methodist Christian woman.
A farmer offers 216 acres one mile south of Corydon for sale. Two good houses, timbered 60 acres, abundant fruit and water. Can sell all or part, possibly two farms if divided. Must sell before August 15. Bargain sought. inquiries welcomed.
Sunday last friends gathered at Mrs. Caroline Rhodehofer’s home to celebrate her 78th birthday. A large group from Elizabeth Louisville New Amsterdam and surrounding areas attended and presented gifts, with many well wishes for future birthdays.
Delayed notes from Taylor Township report Miss Effie Knight in Louisville and visits among locals. Several Fink relatives travel between Buena Vista Panama Rochester and Elizabeth for funerals and First Communion at St Peter's Catholic church on September 4. Jessee Chapel and Mrs Purtill are also mentioned with other Kin.
Agnes Burrell stays with W. C. Jackson this week. Seimer Creech moves to the Jordan farm north of Corydon. Will Crandall and John Miller to start for Portland, Oregon on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Eisman visit from New Albany Saturday to Monday. Will Reno leaves soon for Portland for new employment. Charles Durnil heads home to Kansas with Mr. and Mrs. James Durnil. Mound City Paints may cost a trifle more. Wm. Mitchell Co. remains in business.
The Corydon Savings and Loan Association advertises 5 percent interest with two purchase options. A paid up share requires $100 in full, while installment shares let buyers pay $1 or more monthly. Existing funds can buy one or more shares.
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