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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1909
Page
2
Chopin and George Sand Shine Through a Turbulent Life
Oliver Leigh portrays Chopin as a fragile genius who fused sorrow and music in exile. The piece traces his Polish origins, 1830s flight to Paris, and relationship with George Sand, highlighting their tempestuous bond, his health decline, and enduring musical legacy amid 19th century upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
George Sand
Liszt
Chopin's Troubled Genius From Warsaw to Paris
A compact profile traces Chopin from a melancholy Polish upbringing and early piano promise to patronage by nobility and travel through Vienna and Paris. It notes his sensitive temperament, key teachers like Elsner, links to Constantia Gladkowska, royal gifts including a diamond ring, and his enduring struggles amid revolution and exile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chopin
Elsner
Warsaw Conservatoire
Vienna
Prince Radziwill
Schumann
Doyle McGill and Deering Trio Benefit Night
John Trotter has assumed all financial responsibility for the Doyle McGill Deering trio event at the High School Auditorium Friday night. The Democrat recommends the concert as high character entertainment and urges community attendance to support Mr. Trotter’s enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyle-McGill-Deering
John Trotter
The
Democrat
Trotter
Chas Cromwell Injured in St Louis Railroad Accident
John Cromwell of New Middletown learns his son Charles was seriously injured in a St Louis railroad accident last Saturday. He and his daughter Gertie Langenburg rushed to the city seeking news, but no further word has come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cromwell
New Middletown
Charles
St. Louis
Cromwell
Gertie Langenburg
Muscoda Tribe 48 Initiates Thirteen at Junction
About thirty Red Men from New Albany led by Manzinati degree team No 276 traveled to Corydon Junction last Saturday night to initiate thirteen new members into Muscoda Tribe No 48 which was formed recently at the Junction. Muscoda now lists 26 members and continues to grow with New Albany participants. They were hosted with suppers at the Sterling and Hiser hotels on arrival and a midnight meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany
Corydon Junction
Junction
Isterling
Hiser
Marriage License Matches Listed Pairs
The notice lists multiple marriage license records including William S. Wiseman with Edna L. Enon, Frank E. Peters with Ola M. Shields, William J. Gordon with Emma M. Smith, Calvin R. Emily with Eva L. Emily, and John Gutkese with Mary E. Tindall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Wiseman
Edna L. Enon
Frank E. Peters
Ola M. Shields
William J. Gordon
Emma M. Smith
Calvin R. Emily
Eva l L. Emily
John Gutkese
Mary E. Tindall
Harrison County Telephone Co. Annual Stockholders Meeting
Notice the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Harrison County Telephone Co for the election of officers will be held at Lanesville March 6 1909 All business legally brought before the Association will be transacted 172 E L SMITH Sec
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Telephone Co
Lanesville
E. L. Smith
Garden Seed Stock Arrives for Spring Trade
Garden seed stock for the spring trade has arrived and all seed is thoroughly tested for germination. Call 178 Wiseman & Bulleet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiseman & Bulleit
Fine Oats Samples Offered at Wiseman & Bulleit
Oats of Northern Mixed and White Seed varieties offered at 60 and 62 cents per unit. See the selections at 175 Wiseman & Bulleit’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiseman & Bulleit
Martha Washington Tea At Presbyterian Church Event
Colonial costumes featured as Martha Washington Tea is held Tuesday night February 25 at the Presbyterian church admission ten cents including refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian ‘Cchurch
Apple timber wanted and stock sale notices
Apple timber buyers pay good prices for timber. For details contact HorRACKERS SONNER Mauckport Indiana. Two young horses for sale at the Zed Mill five and six years old price ten pounds. Rugs and druggers on reduced prices at The Hub C P Trorrar Co. We will cease buying spoke billets for now. The Keller Mfg Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.P. Trorrar & Co
THE
Keller M’f’g CO
Corydon National Bank Report Shows Increased Surplus
The February 5 1909 report to the Comptroller of the Currency notes the Corydon National Bank surplus has risen by 20000 to 50000. Established in 1880, the bank emphasizes growing strength and community service through its history and reputation for fair dealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon National Bank
Corydon National Bank Report February 5 1909 Indiana
The Corydon National Bank of Corydon Indiana reports its condition at close of business February 5 1909 led by loans and discounts of 361430.02 with U S bonds securing circulation and deposits, various assets including real estate and cash items, and liabilities showing capital, surplus, profits, and deposits. Cashier G W Applegate Jr swears the statement true to the best knowledge with official attestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon National Bank
Corydon
Indiana
Sbge Eegg
United States
State of
County of
Harrison
LG. W. Applegate, Jr
First National Bank
W.J. Bullett
Vv. J. Bulleit
Administrator's Sale of Personal Property in Indiana
Jacob Hiser as administrator of Richard R. Sigler's estate announces a public sale in Ramsey Harrison County Indiana. The auction includes two horses a Jersey cow two calves two buggies half of ten acres of growing wheat sewing machine parlor furniture and various household items plus medicine stock notes and surgical instruments. Terms: cash for five dollars or less and nine month credit on larger sums secured by promissory notes with six percent interest. Auctioneers: R F Davis. February 15 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederic Chopin
George Sand
Chopin
Baron Dudevant
Jules Sandeau
Indiana
Jacob Aiser
Richard R. Sigler
Ramsey
Harrison County
aAlso
Jacob Hiser
Admr
R. F. Davis
Circuit Court
James Smith
Theodore Smith
George H. Wolfe
Elizabeth
Towit
Sarah Ann Roberts
William A. Roberts
Harrison
Said Court
Appointment of Estate Administrator for Richard R Sigler
Notice naming Jacob Hiser as administrator of the estate of Richard R Sigler, deceased. The estate is declared solvent. Dated February 16, 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard R Sigler
Sane
Ae Jacob Hiser
Adm
Banking reserve and asset list from thrift bank report
The document itemizes bank assets including loans and discounts 12842953 overdrafts 40579 U S bonds 25000 premiums on bonds 300 bonds and securities 629264 bank fixtures 640665 due from national banks 828408 due from reserve agents 310872 checks and cash items 2415 notes of other banks 20000 fractional currency etc lawful money reserve 8739200 legal tender notes 200000 redemption fund 125000 due from U S treasurer 80000 totals 319411867
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
U. S
Notice of Commissioner Sale of Real Estate
Notice of Commissioner s sale of real estate states one third cash and two deferred payments at six and twelve months secured by purchaser note with approved freehold surety. Commissioner George H Wolfe signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Wolfe
Guardian's Private Sale of Minor Real Estate in Harrison County
Notice details the guardian Michael Herter selling one third of three tracts in Harrison County Indiana. The properties include 80 acres in section 7 township 4 south range 5 east, 32 acres in section 18 township 4 south range 4 east, and 75 acres in sections 18 township 4 south range 5 east. Terms require one third cash and balance in two installments with notes, six percent interest, and surety. sale dated February 15 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Herter
Elnora M. Bickel
Jeanna Bickel
John Bickel
Harrison Circuit Court
Harrison County
Indiana
Buck Creek
John R. Schneider
Hub sale on Arctic and rubber items promoted by Trotter
C P Trotter & Co advertises greatly reduced prices on Arctics and rubbers at The Hub, inviting customers to shop the sale for bargains on footwear and related goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Trotter & Co
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Chas
St. Loui
Martha Washington
Horrackers
Sonner
RED
Mauckport
Ind
Scott
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Crecelius’ Drug Store
East Main Street
Kohinoor
Crecelius’ Optical Parlor
Crecelius
E. Main St
Pearl
Corydon National
Total
G. W.applegate, JR
Cashier
G. W. Applegate, Jas. W. McKinster, W.E.C
Has. S. Jones
Stau
Resources
Arle Rasta Aba
William Ridley
J.J. Bollety
WM. H. P.wiseman
Lewis M. OC Bannon
Sean
Guardian
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