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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1922
Page
6
Claude A. Davis, Hillside Poultry Farm owner, traps 350 Single Comb White Leghorn pullets to measure actual production for twelve months. He will pedigree all stock, claims Harrison county lead in poultry, invites early chick orders with a 10 percent savings.
The state and Harrison Circuit Court in Corydon issue a partition suit notice to nonresident defendants Roy V Case Kate Rice Douglass Brewer Ethel Hardin Edward Hardin Pearl Hardin and Minor E B Hardin who must appear January 25 1923 or plead to the complaint otherwise the case will proceed in their absence. Clerk WM R Stevens signs the notice dated December 12 1922.
The administrator de bonis non of the estate of Sarah J. Arnold by order of Marrison Circuit Court will on December 30 1922 at 2 PM offer for sale at public auction all fee simple interest in described Harrison county Indiana real estate. Tracts include multiple quarter sections totaling about 70 acres with terms: one third cash and balance in two equal notes due within six and eighteen months, six percent interest, secured by mortgage. Sale subject to court approval and to waivers of relief and attorney fees. Corydon State Bank, Administrator de bonis non, Estate of Sarah C. Arnold.
Notice of executor Charles W. Thomas selling the real estate of Sallie K. Jones in Corydon Harrison County Indiana after January 1 1923. The property is Lot sixty eight with 62 feet sold from the south side, about 100 feet facing Market Street. Terms: half cash, remainder in six months from sale date. Executor’s name and date filed November 25 1922.
Shoppers flock to Miles Variety Store as shelves overflow with dolls in a wide range of styles and prices. The display draws families seeking affordable toys for the season.
J C Penney of White Plains chairman of the J C Penney Corporation holds life insurance totaling 3 million dollars with 1.5 million in a single policy. He is among top insurers with Rodman Wanamaker Pierre du Pont and John Wanamaker also high in the list. The article notes his rise from a Wyoming start to a national clothing chain and outlines employee participation and corporate structure.
Antioch News notes a Minas tree and entertainment at Antioch Church Nmits Eive night with all invited. Mr Lawrence Sraith has accepted a position in New Albany. The Parnsleys and Viola attend funeral of Harry Fiaristey at UB church. Richard Warimen died in New Albany and will be buried Tuesday afternoon. J M Farmsley visited Bridgeport. Edna Toops visits. school at No 46 progresses with Vachel Parnsley as teacher. There will be Antioch church services next Sunday December 17. For sale a registered Jersey cow with heifer calf by side from G. b. Aunier DePauw Ind. D-b-2 Ww
Birth announced for a son named Roger to Mr and Mrs Claud Ashton with December date. Frank King and son of Warrensburg visit relatives in Baconia. Ed Ashton and family from Elizabeth visit kin. Rev Park misses Presbyterian church appointment due to revival at M I church. Christmas tree and entertainment planned by K E A on December 23 at Presbyterian Sunday School admission free. Memorial Sunday School to hold Christmas tree on December 16 with free admission. Miss One Denbo visits Corydon neighbors. Miles Variety Store advertises dolls.
The Woman's Missionary Society of St. Peter's Lutheran Church adopts resolutions for Mrs. Sarah Richert, their oldest member, praising her Godly example and offering sympathy to her bereaved family. The note cites comfort from scripture and gratitude for her faithful service to meetings and work. In a separate item, Janes Smith arrives from Lexington UK to visit relatives, having moved here eleven years ago, living on a 200 acre firm.
A sequence of reduced prices shows items previously listed at 5.00 now 4.50, 7.00 reduced to 6.00, and 3.00 lowered to 2.67. The snippet reflects sale discounts across unspecified goods.
Richard Narman son of Mr and Mrs Conda Narman died Sunday December 10 at home near Seven Mile Lane below New Albany after long tuberculosis. Survived by parents two sisters and burial in Fairview cemetery New Albany on Tuesday December 12. He was about twenty three. Father formerly lived in Elizabeth. CG Dick Corydon Indiana offers picture entertainments for schools churches and clubs.
Stockholders of the Excelsior Telephone Company will hold their annual meeting at No. 3 Schoolhouse in Piarkiin township on December 30 at 1 PM. All stockholders are urged to attend. Officers announce a dividend on active stock, with secretary PAL BRUCIL noting details.
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