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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1918
Page
7
The Democrat announces Leander Bottles as Democratic candidate for County Assessor. Bottles, 56, lifelong Harrison county resident and respected farmer, would seek to improve county services if nominated and elected. He is described as a capable penman and well qualified but has never held office.
Joseph Pate will conduct a public sale of his personal property at his Spencer township residence about 1.25 miles southeast of Herrenchtown on Tuesday April 16 1918. Items include plows hay rake farm implements furniture beds mattresses tables chairs carpets stoves and various other articles. Usual terms. Sale starts at 1 PM. R F Davis Auctioneer. ad-26
Miss Marie Jen tings living seven miles south of verydon drove a spring wagon with her mother Mrs. Stohn Jennings and Mr and Mrs Ben Lasley when a winter-untamed horse balked on a Mauckport hill near erydon. The wagon occupants were thrown and bruised though no bones were broken. Miss Jennings injured her right arm and Dr Daniel treated her. One horse suffered severe bruising.
The ad asserts the passenger automobile is essential to wartime economic welfare and efficiency, claiming it reduces unproductive hours, boosts initiative, energy, and health, and promotes accomplishment. It promotes a Chevrolet via distributors C. M. Byrne & Son in Byrneville, Ind ad-26.
Rev Moore Rev M A Cossacou3m Harry McGrain and J C Keler attend a National Mags Meeting of the Dry Federation in Indianapolis. The gathering aims to national drive for war prohibition and the Prohibition Fedora Amendment. Secretary of the Navy Daniels W J Wrgan Clinton V Howard J Frank Stanley and Dr Scanton will be principal speakers.
August A. Bogard, a 38 year old farmer and lifelong Democrat with two children, seeks the Democratic nomination for Assessor of Spencer township. He ran four years ago and placed second. he believes this is his time to serve.
Ciliton Wheat is fine. The back water has receded. John May and Elmer Williar were in Corydon on Wednesday and Tuesday. Frank Self and T J Wilson of Corydon visited nearby. Lena Robison has been very ill. Dr B F Forbis of Laconia attended. Emery Black of Corydon was on the Ridge last week. Congratulations to Mr and Mrs Frank Wilson near Union Chapel. Henry Greer of Laconia and H Ray Williar of north Laconia visited their parents. Opal Schweitzer spent days with grandparents Wm Highfill at Camp Ground. John May visited his sister Mrs Henry Horn near St Paul. Harry Williar shipped a 630 lb hog to Louisville for $90.00. Earl Williar and wife returned from Louisville. Spelling Bee attendees from here at Willow Springs in Taylor township included Anderson and Maynard Willisr, Stanley Jones, Herman May, Jennie Dill. Mildred Wilson was teacher. New measles cases: Albie Williar, Lena Robison, Irene and Sidney Williar, Bertha and Edith Arnold, Leonard Evang and Willie Bohweitzer. Spring millinery flowers arriving at Miles 5 and 10 Store. 15 cent flowers.
The Democrat announces Thomas P. Neely of Heth township as a Democratic candidate for Harrison County Coroner. Neely is a farmer with broad southern county ties and is described as a capable, industrious, and loyal Democrat. The ad ends by noting a shop offering rockers for sale.
A local notice announces William Thevenot as a Democratic candidate for Spencer township Assessor. Thevenot is a popular young farmer, married with two children, and is noted as a qualified, first time candidate who would aim to improve the township if elected.
Mrs. James Demoss of near Guthrie Oklahoma died March 21 1918 at age eighty eight years seven months. She and her husband lived near Corydon Georgia for forty years before moving to Oklahoma in 1890. She leaves two song three daughters several sons and many grandchildren. Funeral was held in Guthrie cemetery on March 23.
Easter programs by the Sunday School children featured songs recitations and a children's violin orchestra led by Mrs Norma Rike Funk. The Corydon church was filled with 440 attendees as the event drew a large local crowd.
Corydon priest Father Wicke, a noted county patriot and speaker, will address Frenchtown residents tomorrow evening at the schoolhouse. The event aims to rally support as the community discusses local wartime matters and patriotism.
Joseph Bruner, a respected Palmyra resident and Civil War veteran, died at his home Monday March 25 after a long illness at age 75. He lived on a Hancock Chapel area farm before moving to Palmyra. Funeral services were held in Palmyra, with burial at the New Albany National Cemetery.
Two hundred percent more light with the R. K. Socket. Requires only two minutes to install. Guaranteed twelve months. Price three dollars and fifty cents. Sold on ten days trial by C. H. Buchanan, General Agent, Corydon, Tad.
The notice warns subscribers to settle paper bills by Monday April 3 or the paper will be discontinued. It pledges effort to deliver by then and asks readers to call if payment is not completed.
McKinley Boyle died Sunday March 24 at his New York home from heart disease. He was 43. Known in Corydon where the family spent several summers, he served as president of the L. N. A. and Railroad.
For Saie A good eight room two story hecuse and lot good barn and garden located on one of the best streets in Coryduz. Priced to sell, Inquire of W. P. Huff, as if.
Mrs. F. A. Ulen, president, calls a bid organization meeting for 2 PM next Saturday April 6 at Corydon M I church. County women urged to attend. program planned. Reed go carts and bugled items advertised with timely improvements and prices. J L Rewe & Sons.
Marriage license entries list Benj F Tindall and Alta Smith George M Critchlow and Tillie B Leffler Ray B Resch and Edna M Quebi bach for record. Also advertised are for sale cabbage tomato egg pepper and sweet potato plants Henry Schaffer Corydon Lod Eureka phone and
Public auction of the Ferree estate in Boone township near Old Goshen church includes two work horses, mares, a road wagon, farming implements, grain, tools, household goods, and a share in Eureka Telephone Company. Terms: cash under 35, credit over 500 with promissory notes and six percent interest. Farmers' Savings & Trust Company handling. Also sale of Ferree farm, 120 acres, on same day with a two story house and well-located farming property.
Job ad seeks salesmen for oil and paint specialties on part or full time with commission until proficiency. Preference for a man with rig. Riverside Refiring Company of Cleveland, Ohio. Also selling a reliable driving horse suitable for work anywhere and safe for women. Contact Frank P. Loitch in Corydon Indiana by Crandall Exchange R. R. 3.
Mr and Mrs Cleveland Rainbolt welcomed a daughter born March 30. The baby was named Sarah Margaret, with both parents listed as the proud family.
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