County urged to accept Indiana gift to save Old Capitol
Harrison county readers are urged to approve a $50,000 grant from Indiana to preserve the Old State Capitol, with assurances that the funds will cover a new court house site and public records protection. The piece argues opposition is driven by a small self serving group and pledges transparent use of the money.
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Board of County Commissioners
Indiana
State
Board of Commissioners
Corydon
Court House
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Bill” Best
Best
Sam P. Vogt
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Withdrawal Petition Calls to Sell Old Capitol Square to State
Harrison County Indiana voters withdraw previous protest against a fifty thousand dollar State of Indiana grant for the Old Capitol Building and square in Corydon. They now ask the Board of Commissioners to accept the funds and sell the square to the state. The notice lists a signer named NAME with a date.
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Harrison County
Indiana
State of
Old Capitol Building
Corydon
Old Capitol
Petition Urges Action On Corydon Old Capitol Square Purchase
Harrison County voters urge legislators to enact the act authorizing purchase of Old Capitol Square at Corydon for 50000 dollars. The measure requires vacating the north street and the county board to buy the adjoining square and erect a courthouse within four years.
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Harrison County
Indiana
Capitol Square
Corydon
Board of Commissioners
Jerseys For Mine Jersey Picture Honors County Clerk
County Clerk Amos Lemmon receives thanks for a Jersey cattle themed wall picture in the office. The framed piece shows a home, barn, landscape, fine Jerseys, and a girl with a milk bucket. Lemmon is noted as a prominent Jersey breeder with a notable county herd.
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Amos Lemmon
Mr. Lemmon
Jersey
Green Wood Subscription Offered for Winter Drying
An ad seeks subscribers for green wood drainage and sale offering twenty to thirty cords or more. The firm plans to fill a wood shed with sound green wood to dry and season for next winter and asks customers to pay subscriptions with wood.
Stevens sale at Crandall next Saturday
Auctioneer RB F Davis announces Thomas J Stevens will sell personal property at Crandall next Saturday April 14 beginning at 10:00 A M. A large amount of good property will be sold.
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Thomas J. Stevens
Crandall
F. Davis
United States Declares War on Germany
Congress responds to President Wilson amid a war crisis. The nation mobilizes millions of men and funds, with Cuba and Panama pledging support and a call for 500000 troops, including about 20000 from Indiana. Public sentiment shifts to wartime unity and rapid preparation.
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Cuba
Panama
Indiana
Marriage License Notices From Local Registrar
Adam Quebbeman and Elizabeth Eaton. Charles E Posley and Lauretta M Walker. Benjamin C Byrn and Rachel L Saulman. Luther Sonner and Daisy M Carte. George E Beal and Leona P Leffler.
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