This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1920
Page
5
The library reports 759 juvenile visitors and 23 adult visitors during the month. Total visitors are 1426 with a daily average. Signed by Georgia Stockslager, Librarian.
Harve Lane LaHue of 300 Galapago Denver died January 28 1920 after a pneumonia and gallstone complications. He was born November 9 1881 near Corydon Indiana served in the Spanish American War married Lenore Faith April 6 1911 and left three sons Marion Philip and Paul. Surviving siblings include Laura Hottell Zetta Brock and Vada Brown with Arthur and Mabel LaHue as half siblings. Funeral February 1 at Martin's Mortuary Chapel with Masons conducting burial at Implymont cemetery.
The text presents a dense list of figures and codes such as TUTAG and Reo, with scattered monetary values and identifiers. It appears to be a historical ledger fragment or catalog of numbers without a coherent narrative or named events.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence one fourth mile east of Mott on Friday February 26 1920. Personal property includes a bay horse two wagons two buggies implements fertilizer harness and miscellaneous items. Sale starts at 1 PM with cash payments required on all sums under 5 and nine month credit for larger amounts with promissory notes and surety. Auctioneers hh OY. Davis.
A surprise party was held at Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gleitz home for their seventeen year old son Arthur. Many relatives and friends attended, including the Schneider, Richert, Wolfe, Eisenmenger, Bickel, Leffler, and Gleitz families. Refreshments of cake, candy, apples, and lemonade were served as guests departed late, wishing Arthur many more happy birthdays.
Public sale of farm property to the highest bidder on February 14 1920 at Ramsey includes 2 fresh cows 14 Jersey heifers 1 Jersey bull 1 big work horse 1 driving horse 1 broad sow 2 shoats 1 goat wagon and harness 1 two horse wagon 1 spring wagon 1 buggy 2 sets plow harness 1 set spring wagon harness 1 set buggy harness 1 set light driving harness 1 No 12 Vulcan plow 1 double shovel plow 1 single shovel plow 1 garden plow 1 cutting box 1 corn shelter and more. Sale begins 1 PM. Terms nine months credit 6 percent interest. Auctioneers J R White and R N F Davis.
Henrietta Florence Johnson Walk, wife of Seymour T Walk, died unexpectedly at home north of Corydon Tuesday night after long illness. Funeral at Oak Grove conducted by Rev N M Rumbley with burial near the church. obituary notes her birth in 1866 and marriage in 1891 to Seymour T Walk, leaving three daughters and several relatives. The second item questions the Republican Party's redemption since 1912, citing Roosevelts era leaders.
Argo Bus Line announces daily departures from Corydon at 6 30 A M 8 30 A M and 6 30 P M. Sunday departures from Corydon at 8 30 A M and 2 30 P M. From New Albany buses leave at 10 56 A M and 6 30 P M with stops at McDonald Stoeckdell Drug Co Pearl and Market and Burton's Restaurant. PAUL ARGO.
Roby Bus Line runs from New Amsterdam to Corydon with departures at 7 A M and 3 P M. Connections are available with Argo Bus Line at 8 30 and 3 00.
Public Library receives new titles including Flower of the North Curwood Gift of Mrs Ruth Funk and Evolution of American Flag Can by and Balderston, expanding holdings with recent gifts and donations.
The executor Robert S. Kirkham announces a final settlement of Edward Fisher’s estate filed with the Harrison Circuit Court. The account will be examined on March 1, 1920, to approve or object, with heirs and creditors summoned to appear and show cause. Heirs must also appear to prove heirship at the same time and place.
Noble Davis of Paragon Tailoring reports a new lot of spring and summer salts for men and boys. He invites viewings and order placement with guarantee of satisfaction. Ramsey H Holloway Chiropractor to see Sundays Wednesdays and Fridays mornings at the Post Office vicinity.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.