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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
6
The legislature approves the Tuthill-Riper tax measure while doubts linger on its effects. Other bills become law including a soldiers memorial act, with observers noting potential unintended consequences and continuing political contention.
The Indiana legislature ended a protracted session with a stalemate between the House and Senate over tax fixes. The remedial Tax Bill and Home Rule measure redefine bond issue powers, redraw property assessments for 1919, and authorize temporary loans to cover revenue shortfalls. The act also contemplates potential levy adjustments and refunds, outlining an emergency approach to the tax muddle.
The Ashworth Colts of Crandall edged Vernon Castle of Louisville Sunday at Crandall in a ninth inning rally. Crandall trailed 6 4 after eight innings as Burgess singled and C Felliy doubled then David som delivered a ringing two run double to win 6 5. Next Sunday Crandall hosts James Clark Electric Co. pick team of Louisville, a squad that beat Crandall 6 to 5 on a prior visit.
Jugie L Baxley offers his farm property at public auction on Saturday August 27 1926 at Broaker farm half mile west of Jerydon. Items include three work horses two two year old colts seven pole cows three bulls six heifers two sows with pigs five shorts fourteen weights total 150 pounds seven shoats about 75 pounds farm wagon two buceies Oliver No 20 plow Oliver disc cultivator walking Malta cultivator two sets of work harness and other smaller articles. Auctioneered by Richard.
A church invitation urges more religion as a remedy for societal illness. The Christian Church invites all to Sunday School at 9 20 A M and preaching at 10 30 A M with M A Collaboom as pastor and J H Heth as superintendent.
Readable text notes Kodak finishing at the Jordan Studio around August 4 to 37, with unclear year. The fragment hints at a studio service or promotion but lacks concrete dates or action.
The Jackson Township Bank began business at Corydon Junction last Saturday with deposits on the first day near $20,000. Officers C. J. Heuser is president, C. C. Damon vice president, and C. W. Dome cashier. The bank aims to boost local progress and serve a thrifty industrious community.
The marriage of Miss Lois Ward and Ray Jordan occurred last Wednesday at the Ward home in Bloomington Indiana. The couple, after a reception with relatives including Kenneth Ward and Margaret Hudson, will live in Detroit Michigan with Jordan’s parents after spending a month in Corydon. Jordan previously worked in Detroit for several years and the pair seek well wishes from friends. Julius Bosier of Frenchtown stopped by and spoke of his return from New Albany where he worked for Kohler Manufacturing. at seventy two he remains active and capable.
County demonstrations show culling alone boosts flock production when combined with proper feeding. Two groups of hens yielded two eggs in four days and one egg in six days respectively, with advice to avoid feeding corn alone and to use balanced rations year round.
The two story log house of Mr and Mrs Wash Hunter in Boone township burned last Wednesday at four in the afternoon. Fire blamed on a defective stove. The building and all contents were destroyed except one bed. Mrs Hunter on the front porch unaware until near collapse. No insurance on contents. Building valued by Harrison County Farmers Mutual at 176 dollars.
Mrs Harry Fowler and children express gratitude for the sympathy shown at the death and burial of their husband and father Harry Fowler.
Rev. W. E. Snyder of Is. Wayne, now pastor of a United Northern church in Fort Wayne, stopped here last week to greet friends. A Harrison county product, he toured his boyhood farm once owned by Ex-Sheriff Eli Miller, reconnecting with local supporters who always welcome him.
Joseph W Moorman and Lewis Logsdon of Brandenburg Ky visited Corydon on business last Saturday. Moorman, once proprietor of the Red Mill, remains well known locally. he and brother Albert farm 700 acres with 150 acres river bottom. Clem Rosenbarger plans a county fairs tour starting Monday August 9 with a refreshment stand at Marengo. Peter Harbaugh of Laconia returns from Chicago with daughter Fiora Yates for an extended county visit before Chicago. Titman Harrison leaves for Pittsburgh to repair an S N A C R R engine requiring cold running and a stop every ninety miles. For sale 100 bushels white corn hand shucked Eureka phone John Gettelfinger Ramsey Ind. A boy’s coat left at the Democrat office remains unclaimed. The Jordan Studio notes Crandall bank work begins. bank furniture repurposed for new bank. Fruit from W W Bottorff’s farm includes apples and fine plums. Wm Gotzendanner is seriously ill this week.
Arrangements are underway for the Ramsey Camp meeting starting next Friday. Evangelists engaged for the event are noted as national figures in the religious circuit.
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