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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1923
Page
2
The Corydon Democrat, established 1856 and published every Wednesday, lists advertising rates including 40 cents per inch for display ads and 5 cents per line for readers. Subscription prices are shown for in and out of county, with a note on prepayment.
The Louisville Courier-Journal editorial notes Governor Warren T. McCray’s troubles and a sizable loss on Chicago Board of Trade dealings said to reach $100,000 in one year. It argues for innocence until proven guilty, contrasts Republican governance, discusses the League of Nations, and cites broader political context affecting Indiana.
The piece reports a Wilson Armistice Day remark accusing voters of rejecting the League of Nations and cites Republican editorials and politicians like James W. Dunham, asserting support for the League with reservations. It frames the 1920 election as a split over the League.
A mourning tribute for John Green who died November 26, 1922. The verses recall his life, the sorrow of his loss, and the hope of reunion in a peaceful grave. The poem expresses enduring love from a wife and daughter and honors memories of a cherished father.
A Mrs Hanna note describes a setter’s death and touts Rat Snap as an effective, odorless rodent killer for poultry operations. The ad promotes Rat Snap in three cake sizes priced at 35c 65c and 1.25 with sales guaranteed by Riely’s and Davis’ Drug Stores.
The Schray murder case of Rose Schray in New Albany in January 1914 returns for trial after an insanity finding led to commitment to the Indiana Colony for the Insane in Michigan City. He escaped in 1915, traveled via Milwaukee and Detroit, allegedly ran a bus line carrying liquor, was recaptured near the Michigan City institution, and now faces trial on the original murder charge with details of prior insanity proceedings and recent capture.
Sunday visits unfold across Leavenworth Corydon Fountain and nearby towns as Mr and Mrs Conrad visit Batman and family. Massler stays with parents, and Ted Holselaw’s group visits relatives. Walton departs for New Albany to take a job. Peper hosts Franks and others. Shafer spends weekend with Sauerheber cousin.
Cal and Lon Mitchell faced murder charges in the John Lawrence case from Crawford county. The trial, moved to New Albany on a venue change, was postponed to February 18 with Judge Paris presiding. Sam P. Vogt aids the prosecution. prior Crawford county verdicts were overturned by the Supreme Court after a twenty seven month Michigan City prison term. Lawrence was killed by ambush. evidence remains circumstantial.
Executor of the last will of William H Keller Jr announces sale of his decedent's real estate in Harrison County Indiana. The sale will occur December 21 1928 at 10 AM in Corydon Indiana with private sale after that date. The property is a part of the southwest quarter of section 30 township 3 south range 4 east described with bounds and street easement reserved for Posley and successors. Sale subject to court approval and for cash at least equal to appraised value.CHARLES A KELLER Executor Kirkham O Bannon Attys. n21-4w. The best in the land is none too good for your home A RADIO the gift supreme We have the best Let us demonstrate No extra charge of installing set in your home n28-3w Miles Radio Store.
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