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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1917

Page

8

Indiana Supreme Court ruling prompts pay for registration board members

Attorney General Eli Stansbury says registration board workers for the constitutional convention election may be paid from county funds despite the convention law being invalid. Jeffersonville claims total near 129 dollars for four Jeffersonville members plus additional Indiana officials’ time, with county auditor ready to issue payments once permitted under separate registration law.

Stansbury Supreme Court of Indiana Gilbert Fi. Hendren State Board of Accounts Eli Stansbury Jeffersonville Louisville Times Ele Stansbury Gilbert H. Hendren Jeffersonville News Louisville Courier Journal George W. Stoner Fred Knapp Alvin A. Voit Alfred H. Bamber Joseph W. Morrow Charlestown Ernest E. Jacobs Michael D. Schlosser Stoner Knapp Voit Bamber Morrow Jacobs

Last Week's Democrat Appeals for Subscriptions

The column urges residents to support their county paper, touting last week's issue as worth a full year's subscription. It notes high demand for copies, new subscribers, and the value of maintaining a local paper for every home in the county. It also invites readers to encourage neighbors to subscribe.

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Wood-hauling appeal for cordage before cold weather

A local notice requests residents near Corydon to haul wood on subscription within the coming month. The goal is to secure thin or forty cords of seasoned wood so it can season before cold weather, appealing to farmers with spare time.

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Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Offers Reward

An old advertisement promises a $100 reward for proof of Hall's Catarrh Medicine curing catarrh in all stages. It claims internal use, blood purification, and mucous system healing, touts constitutionally based treatment, and notes testimonials available upon request.

Natire Hall Fello Fly Cheney & CO Toledo Ot Theoret

Fiftieth Annual Celebration at St. Peters Lutheran Sunday School

The Fiftieth Annual Celebration at St. Peters Lutheran Sunday School in Richert's grove opened with music by Georgetown band and a Historical and Welcome Address by Rev. Wachter but heavy rain forced the afternoon program indoors. Attendance was high before the downpour, and the day was deemed a partial success despite weather.

St. Peter's Lutheran Sunday School Richert's Grove Democrat Georgetown Wachter

Harrison County Fair Catalogue Promises $5000 in Premiums

The Harrison County Agricultural Society urges merchants and residents to contribute ads and entries for the 2000 copy Fair Catalogue. A total of $5000 in cash premiums will be paid across 1570 premium entries for horses cattle sheep hogs jacks mules poultry grain vegetables fruit and arts, with first and second premiums on each item. Participating locals prepare high quality exhibits to share in the awards.

Harrison County Fair Harrison County Agricultural Society Corydon New Albany Artete

Corydon Boy Scouts Form Two Patrols Under Pastor Scout Master

Corydon reports strong early growth for a Boy Scout movement guided by Rev. Fred Smith. Sixteen members form two eight member patrols named Bob White and Whippoorwill with listed members, led by a capable scout master. The town aims to build a robust local organization suitable for Corydon’s size.

Corydon Fred Smith Bob White Whippoorwill Kenneth Reas Thomas Brown Frank Morris Frederick Applegate Verne Lottick Kenneth Love Claud Taylor Lewis Jones Geo. Dannentelser Foster Cook Lewis Irwin Lynn Miller Heman Cromwell Earl Shireman Milton Jordan Chas Bullett

The Southern Hotel Opens At Corydon

The Southern Hotel announces its purchase by new owners at Corydon and invites the public to use the establishment. Present rates are one dollar per day with a cash grocery also in connection.

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Farm for sale in New Salisbury and response from Illinois resident

Ten acre farm in good condition with barn corn crib shed smokehouse cellar four room house large cistern and fencing. listings from New Salisbury Indiana box 36 jy 15 3w by Peter A Flinn. Also a note about Albert Eisert Georgetown Indiana 25 2w seeking 85 acre farm with good buildings and water via Lanesville phone.

New Salisbury Ind Albert Eisert Georgetown K. 1 Lanesville

Farm for sale near Elizabeth Indiana 15 acres

Seeks buyer for a small farm of 15 acres located two and a half miles east of Elizabeth and half a mile from the pike. Includes four room house, good barn and outbuildings, two cisterns, plenty of water and fruit. Address Geo W McGillon Elizabeth Ind. jy4-5w.

Elizabeth Pike Geo. W McGillon Ind

A Real Harrison County Day in Benton County

On Sunday July 22 a crowd of 31 Harrison County people visited Evergreen Farm near Fowler Indiana hosted by Mr and Mrs Chas Minter and family. They enjoyed dinner socializing Victrola piano music croquet and thanked the hosts for a genuine Old Harrison County day with many friends from Benton County.

Harrison County Chas, Mioter Evergreen Farm Benton County Fowler Indiana Harrison Chas Minter Marie Martha J Orange Drillite Ray Isbiel Hiram Aline Ruth Dorcas Thomas Josephine Herman Edna Frank Brock Everett Geneva Iva Minter Amuse Johnson Willis Minter Walter Funk Floyd Jenkins Alex Budreau

Threshing Machine Outfit and Accessories for Sale

Machinery for sale includes a threshing machine outfit, Huber engine and separator, Birdsell clover Huber, and Deering corn shredder. Quick sale desired by owner Matt Hauer of Georgetown R. No. 1.

Matt Hauer Jyttf Georgetown R. No. 1

Remarkable Wheat Yields Reported in Washington Township

In Washington township farmers report harvest yields exceeding expectations. Wayne Sherrill and his father threshed 4175 bushels from 22 acres, 21.5 bushels per acre, surpassing twine-based estimates. Verna Simler yielded 430 bushels from 19 acres, 22.6 per acre. Otto Rogge led with 220 bushels from 5 acres, 44 per acre, all on local farms. Take wheat to the Elevator for top price.

Wayne Sherrill Squire James M. Sherrill Washington Township Talleliee Otto Rogge

Big Sunday School Event in Spencer Township

A Sunday School celebration is planned in the grove near Fountain church in Spencer township seven miles west of Corydon on Saturday August 18. A good program is prepared and all are invited to attend.

Charles P. Hoke Buffalo Hart Illinoi Hoke Yakor Township Taylor Township Wyoming North West Mr. Hoke Fountain Church Spencer Township Corydon

Public sale of Harrison County real estate in sections 9 and 10

A public auction will sell Harrison County Indiana land parcels at 2 PM on the premises. The description covers parts of the northwest quarter of section 9 and a roadway in section 10 with boundaries, measurements in poles rods and acres. Terms: one third cash, one third in 6 months, one third in 12 months with notes and interest. John Roudenbush executor.

Harrison County Indiana Township George A. Walker John Roudenbush C. W. Cook Atty. Ly-18

Sheriff Sale Notice in Harrison County Indiana

Sheriff Eli Miller announces a two stage sale in Corydon Harrison County Indiana. First the rents and profits of 40 acres part of section 15 township 4 south range 5 east for up to seven years. If insufficient, the fee simple of the described parcels will be offered to satisfy a Barnes versus McClure judgment from September 1911 totaling sixty dollars and twenty five cents plus interest and costs.

Harrison Circuit Court Wiliam D. Barnes Edwin EB. McClure Court House Corydon Indiana Harrison County Harrison Circuit Eli Miller Harrison Co Ind

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St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Corydon Boy Scouts the Southern Hotel Peter A. Flinn FORD Ford Motor Company Detroit W.H. Bulleit & Sons Jacob Roudenbush State of Place of Business J.m.dixon Uiers Curandall Flouring Mills Marvesuners Crandall
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