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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1913
Page
6
The piece reviews criticisms of militia influence and political corruption, praising Judge Herrick as a principled jurist. It laments the inability of virtue and law to shield reform from backlash, while highlighting public disdain for power abuses and calls for accountability.
The First National Bank publishes its financial statement showing total assets of 371560.39 and total deposits of 231318.46. United States deposits amount to 1009.00 and government bonds list at 860000.00 with cash and due from banks at 360000.00. The report notes significant figures and details on deposits and reserves. The accompanying notice mentions a County Institute to be held September 14 with instructors from Drake University and Central Normal College.
Sunday services listed with several garbled names and phrases. Limited to brief remarks from speakers including W Harbaugh and references to a doxology and dismissal. The fragmentary text hints at sermon topics and congregational music but specifics are unclear.
Reports from local farms describe a rare miracle wheat variety with unusual straw and root characteristics. Observers note a yield of several bushels per acre and plan to plant on more acres next season. Community updates include visits by residents, business notes, and upcoming local activities as dry weather slows plowing.
Rain fell here last Friday as Miss Mabel Rouge left Saturday to visit relatives in Jeffersonville. Miss Gertrude Conrad, stag nag at Mes Addins, spent Sunday Cil Homie souls. George Conrad and wife of Thurst town visited Nancy EF Conrad’s family. Windens of Mauckport visited Wm Conrad Sunday. Rev. John Busk preached here last Sunday on Take up the cross and follow me.
Harrison County’s fair at Corydon’s Fair Grounds opens next week marking the fifty fourth year. The event highlights premiums for superior farm animals grains and vegetables and invites all county residents to enter exhibits and enjoy family days Wednesday through Friday.
Southern Railway will run a special from Louisville and New Albany to Corydon next Thursday for the Harrison county fair. The train will carry hundreds of former Harrison county citizens and no hired crowd.
Hartsville Indiana hosts the second Hartsville College Students reunion with opening sessions August 25 150 p m at the chapel August 26 7 am train service from Columbus Indiana to Hartsville Crossing. Cambridge City youths Merritt Allison and Robert Wright rode bicycles to Wyandotte Cave last week returning home Monday.
A list of yearly and multi year subscription rates for several Democratic and affiliated newspapers including the Courier Journal Louisville Herald Times Post Farmer and Indiana Farmer. Prices range from 1.25 to 5.50 with durations up to three years.
Lew M. O Bansion advertises extensive experience in pension practice with emphasis on widows. He offers to file claims, prepare applications, and arrange visits. Contact Corydon, Indiana by phone or mail for assistance.
A garbled notice references estimates or hearings tied to county officials, parties, and a county clerk's office. It mentions Monday hearings, a court clerk, and County Court related items, along with references to a court or recording office and possible bids or requests. The fragmentary text includes names and entities but lacks a clear, complete event description.
Final settlement papers filed by the executor of John Albin late of Harris County. The deed and will probated, with accounts presented for review by heirs or interested parties. Court action sought to approve the executors’ final accounts and discharge the estate.
Fragmented notice requests county council action on a planned project or operation. It references local officials, a named area, and a request for establishment or approval of specific plans and owner details. Details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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