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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1912
Page
2
A department store advertises a wide range of jewelry and timepieces including watches clocks fobs rings bracelets pins and chains. The promotion emphasizes a large selection and encourages customers not to miss the event.
The State of Indiana vs William Zimmerman was retried in the Circuit Court after a long dispute over a public road dispute with neighbor Duggins. The jury found Zimmerman not guilty but ordered no costs against him, with the case filing tracing back to 1911 and involving multiple prior hearings and substantial incurred costs. Prosecutors were Clyde R. Lottick and Judge C W Cook. defense included W T Zenor, Kirkham, and O Bannon.
A 1912 Farmers Guide note warns that poorly insulated and misgrounded lightning rods offer no real protection and may worsen damage. Properly installed rods by reputable firms with permanent addresses provide near complete protection, unlike itinerant installers seeking quick profit.
Attendance at Corydon Sunday School last Sunday morning shows Methodist 178 and United Brethren 168 with Presbyterian 95 and Christian 0. Enrollment totals list United Brethren 700, Christian 193, Methodist 175, Presbyterian 115, with scattered zeros in several entries.
Farmers State Bank of Lanesville shows steady growth with assets approaching $100,000. The report highlights strong officers and good condition, noting community business benefits from the bank’s presence and ongoing efforts to expand and serve customers.
Bank officers Louis P. Zabel James Stilger and A Kannapel present a sworn statement of the Farmers State Bank of Lanesville Indiana showing liabilities including capital stock 2,500,000 dollars surplus 622 2 754 dollars and deposits totaling 29,192 61 dollars plus demand certificates and other items, certified by cashier A Kannapel and notary L B James Smith with sworn date December 6 1912.
Warren 3B Schaffer wed Agnes Higgenbottom while Roy C Watson tied to Maud Lopp in local marriage notices. The brief item lists two couple pairings and confirms license issuance.
Mrs Fannie Gibner died Monday night at eleven at her daughter Mrs B F Abbott home after a long battle with liver cancer. She was 58 on December 6 1912 and widow of Jesse Gibner. Survived by two daughters Mrs B F Abbott Corydon and Mrs W H Roose Louisville, four brothers and three sisters. Funeral at United Brethren church this afternoon at two, Rev L T Taylor officiating, Cedar Hill cemetery interment.
Elery Purcell aged about eighty six died suddenly at the home of his nephew A B Kemper in New Amsterdam while visiting relatives for the winter. He was born near Corydon on the Daniel Neely farm and had lived in Iowa since 1858. Survived by his widow, three sons and three daughters. Burial in New Amsterdam cemetery yesterday afternoon. Mrs B Jay of New Albany visited Corydon and the Kintner House during the past week and accompanied her husband home.
The balance sheet shows capital stock paid in and surplus funds totaling 693980.31 with assets and liabilities including deposits, national bank notes outstanding, and due to other banks. G W Applegate signs as cashier with notary public details dated December 1912.
Notice states that the undersigned has been appointed Administrator of the estate of Silas Smith of Harrison County Indiana. Kirkham and O'Bannon represent as attorneys. Admr. B. Love signed the notice.
Rates shown for Democrat with various newspapers and journals. Includes 1 year subscriptions to Courier Journal Daily, Weekly Courier Journal, Louisville Herald, Louisville Times, Louisville Post, Indiana Farmer, Farmer's Guide, Cincinnati Enquirer, and Indianapolis Daily News with prices ranging from 1.25 to 6.40 dollars.
Sealed bids are invited by the Board of Commissioners Harrison Indiana on January 7 at 1 o clock p m for the construction gravel or macadamized road in the county. Plans and specifications are on file in the Auditor s office. WM Tay Auditor Harrison County.
Joseph J. Bader signs a notice of application to purchase a liquor license from William A. Bauer to sell intoxicating beverages in Lanesville Harrison County Indiana. The requested premises are the lower southeast front room of the two story building on Main street described as 24 by 18 feet with 10 foot ceiling and viewable interior from the street. The filing confirms the applicant is a male resident age 21+ with six months residency and voter status in Franklin township.
An advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlains Tablets for bilious attacks and notes they are for sale by all dealers.
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