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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1920
Page
1
Readable lines indicate night shirts priced at 2.25 and 3.25 dollars. The fragment notes fabric items and casual sale framing common to a department or general store listing. No further identifiable entities appear in the text.
Corydon hosts a special gathering and supper on Wednesday evening to promote good roads. J Edgar Burton of Indianapolis, field secretary for the Hoosier State Automobile Association, will speak. Local clubs invite business leaders and their wives to hear his talk and join the effort.
A magazine subscription or renewal is a desirable Xmas gift. See Mrs J W Roberts, Agent, at Griffin's store.
Mr Herschel Lafine Desmond and Robert Jenkins attended a large registered Jersey cattle sale at Undulata Stock Farm Shelbyville Kentucky last Friday. Jenkins bought four cows three of which are daughters of Fontaine's Chieftain. La Hue bought two heifers from Nobles lineage. Price range for about sixty head was 150 to 506 dollars.
Good farm of 113 acres well improved with two dwellings, water, and 100 acres under cultivation. Includes 18 acres in timber, 400 rods of fencing, and iron rail fencing. Located four miles from Corydon with school and church nearby. Immediate possession possible. inquire at this office for details.
The Democrat urges Harrison County merchants to use space for Christmas ads. Officials note many merchants intend to advertise and the two upcoming issues December and 15 will reach potential customers. Send in an ad to show you are a live merchant.
The Democrat announces a new two page supplement to reach a ten page issue. The extra pages carry the same late breaking and interesting news found on the main sheet.
A 1910 testimonial from Mrs. Geo. Straub of Corydon praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing backache and regulating kidneys quickly. She notes ongoing use since 1916 and reaffirms faith in the remedy as lasting relief. Mention of Risely's Drug Store and Foster Milburn Co. indicates local availability. Also records a Harrison County Agricultural Society officers meeting set for December 10, 1929 at 3 am in Corydon Court House with Amos Lemmon as President and Frank B. Wright as Secretary.
Miss Goldie Kraft daughter of George Kraft of Webster township and John D Sands son of John D Sands Sr. of Bvone township were married at St. Peter s Lutheran parsonage on Monday evening November 29 by Rev M Wachter. The couple are well known in the county and will reside at the bride s home for now.
Early shoppers are urged to pick from The Christmas Store’s now complete holiday stocks. December Victorecords are on sale, with an illustrated supplement available. Victor Records at Connards.
Relatives and friends gathered November 15 at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vost home to celebrate Mrs. Vost’s 75th birthday with a special dinner. Guests included John Vessler, S. P. Vogt, John Eickel and daughter, Marshall Foster, Kate Vost, Henry Veet Jr, B. Vost, Harlan Vogt, Roy Wolfe family, Oscar Mecol lum, and Rev. John Fegers and Rev. Wachter.
New Middletown Mill operated by Oscar McCollum offers corn meal for sale with daily grinding. Also promotes a New Idea Manure Spreader by Becker & Sons with light running guarantee or money back.
A note explains limited space forces postponement of dozens of important items to next week. No specifics given.
Emma Able notes no hunting on her land while quoting William H. Taft on the urgency of creating a League of Nations at Paris. Taft argues the league transcends domestic issues and must unite parties to secure a global boon for the world and the country.
Mrs Mary Keen wife of Andrew Keen died at her Posey township home near Elizabeth after a week long pneumonia illness. Funeral at the Keen residence conducted by Rev Holden with burial in Rose Hill cemetery Elizabeth. She was 71, had five children Roy Coerdia Elmer James Bel Spiegelholier and others, and leaves grandchildren and siblings.
Miss Jennie S Williar married Herman L May at noon on Wednesday November 24 in a private ceremony at the Williar home Boone Township. Rev J G Moore officiated as family and a few friends attended. The couple plan a farm home near Laconia and are greeted with warm wishes from relatives and the Clifton Democrat readers.
New truck service offered by Cali Fowler's Garage Central Indiana serving any location. Clover hay, about thirty tons, clean and stored at a Corydon farm, available for farm pickup or delivery by Eamond Stey. Contact Eureka phone Der 1-2 W.
Airdale hunting dog available for sale or trade. Contact Claude White or Cali Garner at Hedge Industrial Shop located N24-2 Corydon Indiana.
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