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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1923
Page
8
Harrison County Historical Society members and all County history enthusiasts are urged to attend the meeting at the Old State House in Corydon on Friday night April 27. A strong program is planned and publicity will appear next week. Your presence and interest are needed.
Mrs Anna Elliott wife of Hiram Filliott residing three miles northwest of Corydon died last Sunday night after several weeks illness at age 79 years two months She is survived by husband son Thomas Elliott and granddaughter Lorene Her daughter Mrs Millard Eaton predeceased her leaving two grandchildren Noble Eaton and Mrs Dennis Sieg Funeral services at Pennington Chapel this afternoon with Rev J G Moore minister of Corydon Methodist Church officiating She was a devout Methodist and Christian woman Frost Proof Cabbage Plants advertisement follows.
The Corydon State Bank asks readers to read its official statement about rapid growth in deposits and public confidence. It notes gains achieved without solicitors or other institutions and thanks patrons for voluntary support. The message is signed by President Wm Ridley and Cashier Samuel Pfrimmer. Also listed is a classified note: three used upright pianos, one trumpet, and one organ for sale by Frank W. Shireman.
An officer seized a distilling outfit last Monday night about two miles northeast of Elizabeth in Posey township and brought it to Corydon for disposal under state law. The man operating the still is suspected to have left the area, and the landowner is believed unaware of the find. Names were not released.
Local nursery announces final shipment of frost proof cabbage plants this week. Orders requested by phone or mail to Mrs. Clarence Kopp.
The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as executor of the last will and estate of John E Engleman deceased of Harrison County Indiana. The estate is solvent. Martin E Engleman Kirkham and Obannon Attorneys.
My location plus small overhead cuts the cost of service for all automobile owners with day and night service. Next Red Mill Corydon Service Garage, A-11-11. L. A. Reasor, proprietor.
Notice of Clarence Big Hendrickhs sale of property to be held five miles south of Palmyra and near Corydon Junction on Tuesday April 17 1923. Thirty items listed include twenty Jersey cattle eleven fresh cows two bulls seven heifers a sow twenty one shoats various farm tools and two touring cars plus other items. An unrelated anecdote recounts Mrs Dan Fawyer near Corydon witnessing a ground hog with a can on its head and the creature knocking off the can after an attempted approach.
The Presbyterian district held a two day Missionary Meeting last Wednesday and Thursday in Paoli. Attendees included Miss Jennie Griffin Mrs. Maurice Griffin Mrs. Mark Harris Mrs. G F Martin Miss Kate Luckett and guests Mrs Thos Buskirk formerly Viola Bines and her sister Angia Knox. Also present were Mrs J L Morris Judge and Mrs T J Wilson Mrs T S Jones Misses Dora Hull and Addie Hickman who traveled by Flocks Bus with Earnest Flock.
Herman Schoen of Posey township was injured Monday afternoon when a king bolt broke a wagon overturning it. A log struck him first in the right leg above the ankle and then crushed the other above the knee. Doctors P H Schoen and O R Meyer treated him at St Edward's Hospital New Albany where the knee damage proved not as severe as feared.
An advertisement from Mrs. Charlotte Be Dyer promoting The Dyer Hotel in Corydon Indiana. It highlights clean rooms good beds first class meals and a homelike atmosphere for guests visiting town or appearing in court.
Period design cabinet Edison Diamond Disc Phonograph billed as "A Phonograph with a Soul" features no needle changes. The ad invites readers to hear the Edison alongside other phonographs to decide which is best.
Six acre tract of rich creek bottom land near city markets with good buildings. Immediate possession available. Old Capitol Real Estate Agency advertises this truck farming opportunity.
The issue notes a large volume of advertising alongside abundant news in a twelve page edition. It explains that ads were placed on the front page due to the favorable amount of advertising, while preserving the overall news content.
Levi Evans of Webster township died at his home near New Middletown last Monday night after a long illness. Funeral services were set for two o clock today at Sharon Church near the deceased’s home. He was a Union soldier and regarded as a good citizen.
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