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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1920
Page
3
Excellem horse offered for sale described as reliable and versatile. Listed by Alois Schmelz in George Town with contact details hinted as Rhone Crandall. Auction notes include price range and single owner history.
The piece accuses moves by T J Wilson to divide Taylor township into two precincts after the Board of Commissioners adjourned a special session. It asserts efforts to injure Democrats and questions why Wilson authored the order and handled the division. It notes no voting-precinct location issue but criticizes the process.
The article portrays Republicans in office aiming to disfranchise part of Scott township to weaken Harrison county's fall vote. It asserts enduring Democratic determination to register and vote despite hurdles such as muddy roads and swollen streams, vowing to overcome any obstruction to cast ballots. It emphasizes in bold terms that Democrats will not be disenfranchised by aspiring officeholders.
In Harrison County, teachers earn less than the county office janitor who makes 1000 dollars a year. A recently passed legislative session set a minimum of 800 dollars for teachers but delayed implementation to next year, while the janitor continues earning 1400 dollars under the Republican Board of Commissioners.
In Harrison county Scott township, Scott Township voters face Blue River and Hig Indian Creek barriers near White Cloud and Dixie, separating nine tenths of voters from polling sites. The passage questions whether Democrats in Scott received a square deal.
The man who has millions can set the ear of the Republican party if he can show he was a liberal contributor to the Republican campaign.
The text urges Democrats and Republicans to register on September 4 or October 4 to be eligible for the November 2 election, emphasizing both men and women must register now rather than delaying to October. It references political divides over wealth and wealth distribution and calls for prompt action.
Auction at 16 o clock at the seller's place 13 miles east of Elizabeth lists personal property including farm implements livestock and household goods. Items include a Percheron horses a milch cow a heifer calf two sows shoats a gas engine a mower plows a wheat drill and a log wagon with usual terms. Auctioneers John Seipel and C J Hilderbrand sign as organizers.
The notice explains that conditions push the paper to publish a two page supplement again this week. Readers are urged to read the supplement, which carries the blend of news and advertising from the main paper.
Mrs. Louisa Balthis died at her home in New Albany on August 15 from paralysis at age sixty eight. She lived much of her life in Harrison County and is survived by husband Peter Balthis, daughter Tyrerce Luther, seven brothers Benjamin Henry Edward William John Danial, Louis Quebucman of Wyoming, and sister Mrs. George Mugler. Funeral services and burial were held Friday in New Albany.
A sale will auction forty rods of 89 inch wire fencing, pitchforks, farming implements, three saws, a Delaval cream separator, tools, and numerous other articles. Items listed include two corn planters, cross-cut and buck-saws, hay fork rope, grindstone, rope, hammers, and rock tools. The event is set two miles west of Corydon at Leander Bottles' place on Tuesday, September 7. Auctioneer is R. F. Davis. 2w
Mrs Lannie Davis long ill at home in New Albany was moved to St Edward's hospital last Friday for treatment and nursing. Her daughter Mrs Dowling McGrain of this place stayed several days with her during the past week.
The column lists numerous locals visiting relatives or seeking work, including Thelma Shireman of Mauckport visiting New Al Wanted to rent five room dwelling at $82. Mrs. H. H. Wise in critical condition after paralysis. Rev. Hartsock from Orleans conducting services at Laconia Presbyterian church. Mrs. Charles Briscoe and daughter from Agricultural College in Mississippi visiting county. Mrs. Thomas Wolfe of New Albany with illness in family. Railroad ties for sale by C. A. Buchanan Corydon Depot. Charlies Irwin of Hastings Nebraska visiting relatives. Mrs Isaac S. Steepleton visiting sons at Tierderson Kentucky. Locals like Val Meyer and Claudia Wright from Cincinnati visiting New Amsterdam. Area families attend Salon Fair. Rev. and Mrs. Bowman of Granite City visiting near Laconia. Crecelius of Louisville attending funeral in New Amsterdam. University of Louisville links. Watkins Co. advertising sales and bonds for farm products. large income claim. Brown family returns to Wallace Indiana. Brown to supervise Wallace schools. Reas family returns from Kansas. extended visits with relatives in Chicago and Indiana. Mrs Adaline Jones ill at granddaughter Madeleine Connor’s home. several relatives called. Mary A Ridley of Laconia visiting Corydon. descendant of Holliday and Boone lineage. Public sale near Elizabeth features horses, cattle, sows, machinery, and a gasoline engine by John Seipel, auc.
Mr and Mrs Lewis Tracewell departed Saturday for Akron Ohio after visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Henry Davidson of this place and Judge and Mrs R J Tracewell of Evansville.
Reverend M L Tullis and his wife left for Rockport Indiana to visit his mother Mrs C S Tullis. He will then travel to Vincennes for the United Brethren Conference which convenes on August 25.
Colonel Jennings B. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson with daughter Stace arrived from Washington DC to visit his aged parents Mr. and Mrs. Joshua T. Wilson. The mother has been seriously ill for several weeks and the family plans to stay until after the fair.
Leander Bottles, a top Harrison County farmer, has moved to Corydon and sold his farm. He has advertised stock, farm machinery, and implements for sale in this issue. The sale is set for September 7 two miles west of Corydon with R F Davis as auctioneer.
Earl Rhodes son of Mr and Mrs Abe Rhodes of Hill Grove was cleaning an old revolver when it discharged. The bullet pierced his left thigh and exited the body. Dr Daniels attended. The wound is not serious.
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