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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
3
Advertisement urges farmers to inspect the Great Western manure spreader at Wiseman and Bullyest, claiming it is superior and inviting orders for photos as gifts for Christmas. The note from H. J. Fkcepury in Arava dates the promo to early November.
Purdue University Dairy School opens its Short Courses in January. Two eight week programs cover Creamery and Farm Dairying, focusing on butter and cheese production and economical, sanitary milk farming. War lab facilities support practical training. high demand in Indiana for trained dairy personnel. For details contact C. F. Hunziker, Chief Dairy Department, Purdue University, Lafayette Indiana.
A jury in Harrison Circuit Court found for plaintiff David C Ethe ridge against Jacob Bauer and John Bauer for five dollars. Ethe ridge, of Louisville, claimed damages from the New Middletown to New Albany stage line after a collision with their vehicle last August near New Albany. Judge C W Cook presided. Ewing and Roose defended the Bauer Bros.
Brief notice encourages ordering photos promptly to ensure completion in time for Christmas. Signed by H. J. Friedley dated November 23 and labeled 3w.
Dug Cooper was seriously hurt last Monday afternoon when a runaway team struck his buggy on the Corydon Laconia public highway near Iris. He was treated at Corydon by Dr. J. J. Neely and reported by Jerry Watson’s home, with injuries not considered dangerous and expected to heal. Cooper, a worker for Conrad Music Co., is a well known county resident. The team driver Roy Miler left the horses tied while he entered a nearby house, leading to the accident.
The Corydon Democrat targets Harrison county shoppers with prospect of a wide Christmas goods assortment. Merchants invited to place ads in the next two weekly issues dated December 14 and December 21 as the paper reaches about 3200 homes, with 2600 in the county.
The Clerk reports 275 resident hunter licenses issued in November and 35 in October. Last year 160 licenses were issued in November and 18 in October. A license is valid for the issuing year and allows hunting in any county. No nonresident licenses were issued this year.
The Spelling Match at Salem last Friday night November 25 featured ten schools. Miss Dortha Hottell won first prize, Russell Martin second, and Myrl Hottell third, all from Martinsburg school. This marks Miss Hottell’s second first prize win.
Charles B. Hess of Louisville died at his home on Thursday December 1 at age 60 years eight months eleven days. Funeral services were held at Third English Lutheran church and burial followed at Cave Hill cemetery. He leaves a widow and five children Jennie Raibert Mollie Woodman Etta Clarence and Carl Hess. He was a deacon of Third English Lutheran church and brother to Geo Philip Hess and Kate Bickel of Franklin township. He was the youngest in his family and the last to pass away.
Bulletin outlines spelling contest rules for Indiana schools. Each school holds a contest by December 19 with oral and written rounds, township finalists compete by December 31, county contestants enter in late January, and teachers report exams to the county superintendent. Ohio? Indianapolis meeting December 22 23. AMZIF Kannapel County Superintendent.
Frank P. Lorich announces a shipment of superior oak tanned harness leather, carefully selected from perfect hides and guaranteed to wear as long as any leather. He invites customers to inspect and place orders for light or heavy harness made to exact specifications.
LatE-Five male Duroc pigs eligible to register. Listed by C. L. Bean Blossom of Corydon Indiana with Eureka phone contact. Registration details indicate farm origin and contact for breeder inquiries.
The joint institute held at Corydon High School Auditorium by Harrison Franklin and Scott township teachers and Corydon schools was well attended. Participants followed the program as arranged and expressed satisfaction with the day’s work, praising such meetings for teachers and patrons.
Dr Tait of Corydon launches a four night series at the Valley City Presbyterian church featuring a six by two foot temple model and wall floor plan diagrams to illustrate Solomon's temple. Crowded audiences have filled seats and extra chairs were used as Rev Tait explains hidden meanings and biblical allusions. The sermons continue next week locally and in Corydon at a later date.
Judge Ridley ruled for defendant William B. Gleitz in The New Albany Lanesville and Corydon Plank Road Co versus Gleitz. The company sought to stop hauling heavy lumber by traction engine, claiming road damage, but the court found $810 damage insufficient for relief.
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