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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1917
Page
8
A Corydon reader cites long term relief from backache and kidney issues via Doan's Kidney Pills, obtained at Riely's Drug Store, with Mrs. George Straub endorsing the remedy twice publicly. The ad notes a price of 50 cents and promotes continued use as proven by multiple local testimonials.
William Edward Friedley born September 16 1881 died March 28 1917 aged 34 6 16 married Alma Long September 28 1902 mother of three sons and one daughter He leaves a father three brothers two sisters and many relatives He joined the M E church as a boy at New Amsterdam and was converted this past winter Funeral services were March 30 at Oak Grove church conducted by Rev Minter burial in church cemetery Pallbearers were J O A M brothers Attendees included James H Long Ida Winchester Hugh Friedley Harve Friedley The family laments his loss and prays for peace
In loving memory of Ethel Florence Thompson Davis wife of Henry Davis born December 11 1886 died February 22 1917 at 7 15 at home in Latham Illinois She was daughter of James W Thompson and wife of Joseph Henry Davis mother of four Teddy Melvin Pauline Ester Zella May and an infant She leaves husband father mother four children three sisters and five brothers with many relatives and friends. Ethel joined Cedar Farm M E Church young and later moved to the M E Church.
Rubber heels sold at Novelty Repair Shop for ladies size 35. Item description notes best quality and secure wear. Short sale line dated jy 26.
Segis Fayne Johanna, a pure bred Helstein-Friesian cow, produced 50.68 pounds of butter in seven days in a New York State Agricultural College supervised test ending January 8, 1917. Bred by A. A. Cortelyou of Somerville New Jersey and owned by Oliver Cabana Jr of Elma Center New York, she stands as the new global leader in butterfat production surpassing the previous record by 3.91 pounds.
A transportation notice states a daily passenger auto service operates Mauckport to New Albany via Corydon with departures 6:00 A M from Mauckport, 7:00 A M from Corydon, return 8:30 A M and 4:00 P M from New Albany. Vehicles are described as good and easy riding, operated by Rowe & Singleton. C. W. Thomas advertises a cream separator for sale cheap.
Prices requested for Fancy Rose Comb White Leghorns hatched from pens bought from Pink Poultry Farm in Illinois. Notices show H QO Wiseman at 4 Depauw Indiana and Conrad Heuser of St Joseph Illinois renewing his Democrat subscription with $1.25. Heuser formerly Jackson township resident. Timperman of Morgantown visited Corydon on business and renewed his Demotrays subscription.
Notarized statement by Lew M O Bannon owner publisher listing publisher editor and business manager as Lew M O Bannon Corydon Indiana. It identifies bondholders including The Savings and Loan Association Corydon and notes date sworn April 11 1917 with notary public Stella B Caughlin commission expiry April 17 1917.
Petition filed with Harrison county Indiana requests straightening grading and paving a segment of the Laconia and Mauckport public highway to create a free gravel road under state law. It seeks 30 foot right of way 18 foot graded width bed stone 10 feet wide and six inches thick crushed stone five inches deep and screenings two inches thick to be approved by an engineer and two viewers. The filing is signed by George W Williams and others and names attorneys Kirkham and O Bannon.
Notice that Andrew C. Richmer and George Lambertus have qualified as executors of the last will and testament of Conrad Lambertus of Harrison county Indiana. The estate is solvent. Kirkham and O'Bannon are the attorneys handling the matter.
Eli Miller Sheriff of Harrison County will publically auction the rents and profits of the described real estate in Corydon on April 28, 1917, to satisfy a $271.15 judgment plus costs. If rents fail, fee simple title may be sold to cover the judgment, with no valuation relief. The sale occurs at the courthouse door between 10 AM and 4 PM. location is east of Little Indian Creek within the northeast quarter of section 36, township 3 south, range 3 east.
Oswell Martin trustee invites sealed bids at his Bradford Indiana office for construction and heating of a new grade high school near Bradford. Bids due at 2 PM with certified check and bond. bids subject to Morgan Township Advisory Board approval. right to reject all bids.
We offer a large lot and a four room cottage on East Walnut street Corydon. Interested buyers see Austin Nye Georgetown or W 8 Nye Cory ton. George Guenther of Webster township renewed his father Philip Guenther's Democrat subscription saying Uncle Philip is a well known German citizen and all right.
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners Corydon Indiana invites sealed proposals on form 10 for the Blue River Rothrock’s Ford bridge on the Harrison Crawford line. Bids due May 10 1917 at 2 pm include labor and materials with bond equal to double the bid. Affidavit of non collusion required. board may reject any bids.
Belgian stallion OMER, light bay with stripe and white hind foot, will stand the 1917 season at Corydon Fair Grounds Harrison County. 615 insure a live colt. Visitors invited to inspect before booking. Harrison County Belgian Horse Co Tom Shireman Keeper Harve LaHue.
Black Joe, No. 8242 A, is offered as a fine Pure Bred Jack to stand in 1917 at a barn six miles south of Corydon. Service fee is 10 to insure a colt to stand and suck, due on ascertainment or sale. One of his colts won first premium at Harrison County Fair last year. See Blackoe breeding. Charles T. Elliot owner and keeper.
AVON the fine Percheron Show Stallion No 4089 Record 52370 has won premiums at Harrison Crawford and Washington County Fairs. He will service mares at 1500 insure a living colt from April 1 to July 31 1917 at the Corydon Indiana Fair Grounds. Colts held for service money. A Taylor owner and keeper.
A fine German coach stallion named Galan No 2491 stands at Wright's farm Boone township one mile north west of Rehoboth church for the 1917 season. He will serve a limited number of approved mares at 10 dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. Bills available. Owner and Keeper William T Wright.
Sound pure bred jack General Scott No 8362 will season 1917 at Adam Sohn barn near New Middletown. Mares insured for 1000 dollars. payment due when colt is foaled or mare traded or removed. Owners Frank Sohn & Son advertise caution and breed guarantees.
A notice for a stallion named Victor, nine years old, sixteen hands, weight 1600 pounds, standing at two locations near New Middletown and New Middletown town, with breeding terms requiring full payment on foal birth or mare tests. Victor is owned by the Stauth Brothers. breeders urged to see him. JOHN LUTHER, all of the area.
Edward No. 5793 is a four year old sound pure bred stallion enrolling for the 1917 season at the Fair Grounds in Corydon. Stud fee is $12 to insure a living colt, due when foaled, with a note that the more traded or removed stock is also a factor. bred from German imported sire and dam, with detailed pedigree listed for Prodigres and second dam Porcia. See C A Mauck, owner. TOM SHIREMAN, keeper.
Bon Chevalier a premier standard stallion owned by Frank E. Watson will stand at the Corydon Indiana Fair Grounds for the 1917 season from April 1 to July 1. Service fee ten dollars to insure a living colt with payment due on ascertainment. Colts already sold bring high sums and Purdue University has purchased one for a show class.
Adolfus No 2787 a registered pure bred German coach stallion will stand in 1917 at Elizabeth on most days and at New Middletown on Wednesdays. He is described as one of the finest sires in the county with quality colts expected. Breeding fee is 10 dollars to insure a living colt with payment due when foal is fealed or mare traded or removed. Care taken but not responsible for accidents. See Adolfus before breeding. E Cotner owner and keeper.
Charter Oak Jr No 890, a sound grade stallion, stands the 1917 season at the keeper's barn two and a quarter miles north of Corsdoy Junction. Service fee three dollars to insure a colt to stand and suck. Charles D. Stevens, owner and keeper.
One of the town’s best homes, well located in Corydon. Inquire at this feb21-tt notice for details and contact.
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