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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1918
Page
2
Dieplay ads 15 vents up inch each insertor Weaders 5 cepts a line Special rate on standing aets when time is ager than three months made known aD application One year out of county One year in county Six months out of county Six months in county Three months out of county Three months in county Subscriptions Out of County Must be Pall in Advance
A Christmas 1918 reflection on the peace council in Paris and the aims of a just settlement. Loyd George warns against old rivalries and armaments while Wilson commends the spirit of peace efforts to end four years of war and prevent another catastrophe.
The document lists numerous life, windstorm, and accident claims connected to an insurer and its agent. Names such as Frank M. Brown, John Grort, Wm. Sibert, Chartees Toler, Jesee Watson, and Bertram W. Pickhart appear amid notes of deaths, accidents, and proceedings. A fellow resident, Shelby Heishman, returns on furlough after a serious southern Camp accident and prior near fatal shooting.
Mrs Hester Able widow of Charles Able died at her Bocne township home last Basturday night of gall stone after an illness of two days aged 64 years 9 months 19 days. Funeral services were held with relatives named including Miss Mary Jones and Geo, Thomas Jones of Phoenix Arizona Sherman Jones of Berryville Arkansas and Grant Jones of Wellington Colorado. Catharine Kraft Kraft born in Boone township Sept 29 1880 died December 15 191% aged 38 years 16 days daughter of Elizabeth Buse and cared for by relatives. Ten children were born to her marriage with George Kraft Sve boys and five girls. She joined St Peters Lutheran church December 4 1898 and remained active as a mother amid illness of tuberculosis. Services were at St Peters Lutheran Church and burial in church cemetery. Geo H Feller returned to Boone county after government work at Nitro West Virginia.
On December 28 the Electric Light Plant will change machinery and reduce electric currents temporarily. The Interstate Public Service Company appeals to all users to conserve electricity to avoid service cuts during the transition.
A brief editorial calls for building strong manhood starting in childhood. It urges moral guidance for boys, parental role, and timely development with a focus on character and responsibility. The piece emphasizes nurturing readiness for adulthood through discipline and virtue.
The county urged a $1620 goal for Armenian relief at Sunday schools and churches. Early reports show strong giving with Corydon churches contributing about $1206 of the total and six church groups overreaching their quotas. The paper estimates final totals around $1830 with early tallies from several local congregations.
Monthly library ledger shows 1814 total volumes in shelves after November. Records list 641 borrowers at month start, 447 visitors, and 1018 total visitors with a daily average of 42. Librarian Georgia Stuckslaver signs the report.
Delayed Mauckport notes report the Hu complaint fading, farmers readying and selling tobacco, soldiers returning home from camps, and H T Jack sick with the flu after Camp Knox. Lucy Beanblossom and Maude Hays to visit, while Mrs Sallie Beanblossom and Lean Singleton shopped in Louisville. Sister Lassie, wife of Rev KR, buried here Sunday. she died of the flu in Washington, with a daughter buried in Flora cemetery.
Worth Rusk died at the home of Mrs Bettie Rusk in Elizabeth last Sunday evening after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Bennett of Elizabeth and burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery. He was 59 and survived by two brothers and five sisters living in Louisville Michigan. He was described as mentally deficient but kind and harmless with many friends.
Beginning January 3 1919 the order signed Trustee Jackson Township will, weather permitting, try to be found on Mondays at Co C Damon's store Corydon Junction and on Saturdays at his Burnville home office to transact township business. Citizens are urged to call after stock or fowls killed by dogs are confirmed. kd C Sappenofield trustee Jackson Towns satyp.
Mrs William Hi Wisman of this place fell at her East Corydon home last Friday and fractured the right arm above the wrist while doing chores in the stable.
M. W. A. election results from Gresham Camp No. 3270 list new officers chosen Monday night. Consul Clarence W. Kopp Adviser Clyde Lottick Eccurt Amede Dropsey Clerk Wm. H. Morris Banker Percy Davin Watchman Frank Spawn Sentry James Conrad Physician Z. C. Wolfe Trustee Edward Bulleit.
County Clerk James A. Watson informs the public that dynamite purchases and uses no longer require a license. Dealers may buy and sell dynamite without any license due to the disappearance of wartime requirements.
Mrs. Kate Fleshman widow of Abraham Fleshman fell at her home in Washington township on Saturday December 14 and fractured her right arm near the shoulder and dislocated her right shoulder. At sixty three she was taken to St Edwards Hospital New Albany for treatment by her stepson A 10 Fleshman where she is now.
S. J. Arna an eight year Post Office Inspector died at his Louisville home about two months ago from the flu. Ten days after his death his wife gave birth to their first child. Arnon was a bright pleasant young man, popular with all who knew him.
Harbin F Stevens of near Ramsey announces a public sale of his personal property and farm near Ramsey to be held next Friday December 27. The notice appears as the paper goes to press.
Public notice stating the undersigned will close at six P M on Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays each week beginning January 1 1919. Names listed: UC C Damon PoC Fleadricks James L Reetor.
The notice lists multiple marriage license pairs including Sevra W. Whirkhan with Zelma L. Weller and other couples such as Hi R Vogt with andra C Bigler, Woodford Hughes with Nell Peper, Jos L Rossbottom with Myrile M Gurts, Wm H Fowler with Hallie Curts, Ola B Cline with Etla L Gilmore, Richard A Bagshaw with Jennie A Bridger.
The sheriff will sell at public auction on Friday January 17 1919 at Corydon Indiana the east half of the northeast quarter section 33 3S 5E containing 80 acres plus 10 acres from the same quarter. The sale aims to satisfy a decree for 1020.93 plus costs and interest. if undersold the fee simple of the property may be offered to pay the decree and costs.
The Sheriff of Harrison County Indiana announces a public auction of real estate in a foreclosure case involving The Savings and Loan Association of Corsdon Indiana as plaintiff and Ethel Stevens Harbin J Stevens and William H Wilson as defendants. The sale on Saturday January 14 191d runs 10 AM to 4 PM at the courthouse door Corydon to settle a judgment of 3165 dollars plus costs. The property described includes the southeast quarter of Section Fourteen Township 2 South Range 3 East containing 169 acres and the south half of the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter of Section Fourteen in the same township and range, about 20 acres more or less. If necessary additional parcels will be offered to satisfy the judgment and costs. EULS MILLER Sheriff Harrison Co.
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners Corydon Indiana invites sealed proposals for light way street improvement in Washington Township known as the A D Miestian road. Bids due January 7 1919 at 3 PM with bond doubles bid, performance conditions, and noncollusion affidavit.
The note states that the newsroom will go to press early Tuesday afternoon to let staff enjoy Christmas, resulting in less copy to be published.
Seventeen young horses will be sold at public auction at our stall in Corydon on Saturday Don 28. The sale starts at 12 30 p m with terms to be announced.
The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will set a completion time after letting the contract. The notice is issued by the Board of Commissioners and auditor Sam C. Mauck in Harrison County.
Sheriff Miller announces sale of real estate in Corydon Indiana between 10 AM and 4 PM at the courthouse door. Properties include parts of sections 33 and 34 in township 5 south range 5 east and 4 east totaling 63 acres with specific parcels and an exception for 26 acres deeded to Avel Cook. Proceeds support county claims and rents.
The Keller Mfg Co of Corydon Indiana seeks buyers for logs delivered on any pike within a twenty mile radius. Write or call to arrange purchase.
All accounts were due December 1st. If you have overlooked settling yours we trust you will call at once and arrange. Thank you. W. H. Bullett & Sons Inc. a1g2.
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