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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
5
The Hub advertises a final clearance of summer items with drastic price cuts. It claims to sell this year's stock regardless of cost, offering corsets waists caps slippers and shoes at deep discounts and hints at future spring benefits.
George Wheat sues Rebecca Wheat for divorce. Local notices mention seeds, farming sales, and various residents with ailments, travels, and social events. among them Miss Beile Bottorff’s death in Jeffersonville and John O. Green leaving the Depauw railroad post. The range includes farm produce, business ads, and community announcements.
The 43rd Harrison County Fair opened amid full, high grade exhibits and promising races. Rain helped dust settle, grounds beautified, and crowds arrive as bands played and a large fair unfolds with foods, rides, and busy activity. Court and visits to Corydon note local happenings and personal introductions across towns.
Mrs. Mary R Applegate widow of the late H M Applegate died at Evansville on Monday morning from softening of the brain aged 67 She was a member of the M E church and a devoted member The remains will be sent here for burial Also advertisement for Spring-tooth and disc harrows and land rollers at close prices from W H Bullett Son aug20 2w
Corydon Indiana public schools will open Monday September 8 1902. Six year olds or those turning six within six months may enter the primary department if they apply by the end of the first month. High school applicants who are not graduates of the common school will be examined August 30 during the teachers' exam. Superintendent Jesse W. Riddle will be at the school desk all day Saturday September 6 for inquiries.
Capt. F. M. Bartley, delivery agent for Corydon, promotes Hopkin's Old Time bone and animal fertilizers in seven brands. Farmers are urged to call Mr. Bartley for reliable products and attractive prices to boost crops and soil fertility.
Some boys raided the watermelon patch of J. C. Murr in Spencer Township Saturday night. The patch was ruined. A few boys confessed Monday. They are local and known. Grand jury to meet soon on the matter.
John W Timberlake and Bertha Richard. Wm W Rhodes and Emma F Stonecipher. Lee McAdams and Myrtle Moyars. Roy B Richards and Dora R Kit terman. Walter B Routh and Leda E Jackson. Charles Lewis and Bertha M French. Emery A Breeden and Louisiana Amy.
Washington township showcases a premier fruit exhibit emphasizing quality and size. Prominent displays include Stoker and Thomas big pears and an estimated 60 000 barrel apple crop. Visitors are urged to see the event during the fair dates August 25 to 29.
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