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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1917
Page
2
I M Berman and family leave Corydon and relocate to Evansville where Mr Ban will open a clothing store. Berman spent years in the county as a traveling salesman and merchant. He made many friends, settled obligations, and left with the goodwill of numerous customers.
Harrison County faces decision on using a $50,000 state grant to buy a new site and build modern county offices within four years. Officials outline a plan to combine the grant with a $30,000 county fund, improve square access, and preserve the Old State Capitol while debating total costs. Citizens are urged to act now, with supporters arguing the plan minimizes local expense and leverages state aid.
Solomon Holman of Jeffersonville injured when his home and barn toppled in the cy clone. Elizabeth Gudkese dies after skull fracture from the same disaster while caring for Mrs Metz in New Albany. Philip Hirt’s New Albany residence destroyed leaving him seriously hurt. Kk W McCallen killed at Kahler Furniture Factory in New Albany. his mother suffers a fractured hip. Geo Deutsch’s Charlestown road home and belongings lost. Mrs Hud son escapes injury visiting. Frank Roudenbush sale set for April 17 two miles south of Crandall.
Edward Friedley died at his home five miles south of Corydon on March 28 after a year with dropsy and heart disease. Funeral services were held at Oak Grove church near Corydon, conducted by Rev. W. H. Linter, with burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife and three children, Atwell, Charles, and Christine, and was a member of the Methodist church.
Citizens urged to display the American flag in every business and home to show unity and patriotism during the present crisis. The message asserts the United States seeks liberty and justice for all and will only wage war to defend sacred rights. Hang out Old Glory and long may it wave over the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Yesterday April marked the fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Wayne. Their children relatives and friends gathered at the couple’s West Point Kentucky home. The Man and wife previously lived in Boone township where Mr Wayne served as township trustee and the couple have many local friends.
Philip P Sonner a well known county resident died Saturday morning March 31 at his Scott township home. He was seven in IndiaSe years old and survived by his wife and four children John Corydon Attic Edwin and Floyd Washington. The funeral was Sunday at the residence with Rev A H Arbaugh of Mulberry conducting the service at Hottell cemetery.
Miss Mary E Stucker daughter of Mrs Minerva E Hunter and Christian Raeinhardt son of Miray Mra Jacob Raeinhardt were married Saturday afternoon March 24 at Main Street Methodist Church New Albany Rev W H Howerton officiated The groom works with Raeinhardt Bros Fredericksburg and they plan to reside there The item also notes a local school day with a large basket dinner and a community spelling match with praise for Dan Swarens and the district patrons.
College Heights in Corydon on the East has been improved with laid off streets graded and trees whitewashed. Agent Mr Eichrenberg reports selling lots amid rising interest and popular praise for the tract's appearance.
Mr and Mrs Ed Davis of Ramsey entertain Sunday March 25 with guests including Mr and Mrs O G Lidikay Mr and Mrs N I Clunie and others. The day featured music and a bountiful dinner. Also a Cyclone Relief Fund payment of 25 dollars from J J Bullett of St Cloud Florida with thanks to Harrison and Floyd counties. John Luther buys the Sound Pure Bred Stallion Victor from the Stauth Brothers and plans a split weekly residence near New Middletown and George Luther.
Oswell Martin Trustee invites sealed bids for construction and heating of a new Grade High School near Bradford Indiana. Bids due at two o clock P M with certified check and bond. subject to Township Advisory Board approval. right to reject all bids.
Executors of the last will of Conrad Lambertus will sell at public auction at the late residence one mile north of Lunesville. Items include mare cow buggy eighty bushels corn lard meat oil stove heater cook stove beds sofa dresser two safes wash stand tables chairs dishes sewing machine water separator butter churn clock and other small articles. Terms cash on five dollars and under credit nine months on larger sums with notes and surety. Sale starts at 12 o'clock M. Andrew C Richmer George Lambertus John Wolfe, Auctioneer, Executors. a3
The undersigned are qualified as executors of the will of Con rad Lambertus, a Harrison County Indiana resident. The estate is declared solvent. Andrew C Richmer and George Gambirtus named as executors, with meeting at Kirkham & O'Bannon at 3.
General Scott a sound pure bred jack, No 8862 A Revere season of 1917 at the mule south west, mares at 10 money due, as seven mare traded or ver but prevent accident ble should wigs ote, a sure off breeding. No 2569 will make the line of Adam Sohn Middletown, insure a living colt, colt is sealed, care will be taken but not responsible. Scott is a fine animal getter, see him at various locations.
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