Corydon Bank Failure Sparks Major Local Effort and Debt Anxiety
Corydon National Bank closes after Bank Examiner Wm H Morgan finds unsafe loans. Local businessmen spearhead a last minute cash plan to rescue depositors, but requirements grow beyond reach, tying up about one and a half million dollars and delaying the county’s finances.
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Corydon
Corydon National Bank
Harrison County
Federal Bank Examiner
Wm. H. Morgan
Lawrence Pues
Morgan
Farmers Savings and Trust Company Under Investigation
Indiana bank examiner Dowden reports time deposits around 170000 dollars and bad loans about 75000 dollars at Farmers Savings and Trust Company. He aims to minimize losses for investors, suggesting creditors may recover slightly over fifty percent. Officers listed are B S Applegate president G W Applegate vice president W E Cook secretary treasurer and directors B S Applegate G W Applegate W E Cook Dr T G Van.
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Charles Z. Dowden
Indiana State Bank Examiner
Farmers’ Savings and Trust Company
Dowden
the Savings and Trust Company
B. S. Applegate
G. W. Applegate
W. E. Cook
T. G. van
Eisenmenger Seeks Democratic Nomination as Webster Trustee
The Democrat notes John Eisenmenger, 64, lifelong Webster Township resident and farmer, seeks the Democratic nomination for Trustee in the upcoming May 2 primary. He has served ten years on the Advisory Board, earned respect as an honest, industrious citizen, and would strive to be a safe, satisfactory officer.
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John Eisenmenger
Webster Township
Eifsenmenger
Eisenmenger
New Middletown Mill Crushes Daily Corn Product
A brief item notes that New Middletown Mill crushes and grinds corn daily for cattle feed. The notice highlights ongoing corn processing operations and the facility name N-16-11.
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New Middletown Mill
W W Lawson Seeks Democratic Nomination for Posey Trustee
The Democrat announces W. W. Lawson known as Wood by locals as a Posey township Democrat seeking the May 2 primary nomination for Trustee. A Posey native who previously ran for trustee, he argues for another chance in November. He is described as well qualified and likely to win if nominated and elected.
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W. W. Lawson
Posey Township
Lawson
Charles Neel announces Democratic Trustee candidacy
Charles Neel, 41, a Taylor township resident for life, announces his candidacy for Democratic nomination for Trustee in the upcoming May 2 primary. He is married with one child, from a Democratic family, has never held office, and is described as sturdy, honest, and well qualified to serve as a safe and satisfactory township officer.
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Charles Neel
Taylor Township
Mr. Neel
Two Page Supplement Reads With This Issue
A brief two page supplement accompanies this issue. Readers are urged to review the additional itemized pages for extra notices and features.
Corydon S and L assails rumors after bank failure
The Savings and Loan Association of Corydon Indiana reassures Harrison county residents that the Corydon National Bank collapse does not affect its solvency. It notes minimal exposure, intact reserves, and secured loans by first mortgages on local homes. Officers and directors urge stockholders not to rush stock surrender and promise further detail on request.
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Corydon
First National
William Ridley
Samuel Pfrimmer
Chas. W. Inman
Ridley
W. J. Bullett
Louisville
Harrison County
Corydon National Bank
Savings and Loan Association
Indiana
Savings & Loan Association
Farmers’ Savings and Trust Company
Will J. Bulleit
Lew M. O’bannon
Stella B. Caughlin
Pearson for Assessor Nomination in Posey Township
Walter H. Pearson announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Assessor of Posey township. Born and raised in Posey, he has lived there most of his life, is 47, a farmer, and a Democrat with no prior office. He and his four children reside on a farm while his wife remains in a Madison hospital for mental illness after typhoid fever. If nominated and elected, he would serve as a capable township official.
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Walter H. Pearson
Posey
Mr. Pearson
Posey Township
New Albany
Madison
Indiana
Pearson
Walter
Viking Tires Promote 30 X 3% and 36 X 3% Models
Viking 30 X 3% tire weighs 17 pounds and matches most 31 X 4 tires for size and weight. Ordinary 30 X 3% weighs 13 to 15 pounds. The 36 X 3% Viking suits Chevrolet Maxwell Dort and Ford closed cars needing a larger tire. Viking 30 X 2% Non Skid $14.90. SAFFER & KIRKHAM Corydon Indiana.
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Chevrolet
Maxwell
Dort
Ford
Local Supplier Advertises Poultry Wire and Fertilizer
Just received iCar of Kokomo poultry and field wire fence barb wire staples and smooth wire. Prices lower than last year with seasonable stock on hand. Offers to buy produce at market value and soon expects a car of Jarecki fertilizer for orts corn and vegetables. Call for prices. Perry C. Hendrich Corydon Jct Ord F-22-3-w.
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Kokomo
Perry C. Hendrich
Corydon Jct
Ord
Carload No 2 Oats for Sale by Bulleit & Sons
A carload of No 2 oats is offered for sale at a reasonable cash price by W H Bulleit & Sons. The notice lists Bulleit as the selling firm and emphasizes a cash sale arrangement.
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W. W. H. Bulleit & Sons
For Sale Five Room House With Garden And Lot
For sale a five room house in good repair with double floors and a good cellar. Includes grape vines peaches and cherries, concrete walks, one garden, and a 60 by 120 foot lot. Call or address Sallie F. Shileilds Crandall Indiana. F 22 tf.
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Sallie F. Shileilds
Crandall
Indiana
Presbyterian Guild Cake Sale at Rielys Drug Store
The ladies of the Presbyterian Guild will sell cakes candy and cracker jack Saturday February 25 at Rielys Drug Store. Patronage solicited.
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The
Presbyterian Guild
Riely’s
Reitz Files Candidacy for Jackson County Assessor
Joseph Reitz, a Democrat, announces in this issue his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Assessor of Jackson Township. The announcement cites his familiarity with property values and asserts he would make a good assessor if nominated and elected.
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Joseph Reitz
Jackson Township
Reitz
Messmer Announces Candidacy for Franklin Assessor Nomination
Albert Messmer, 31, a farmer and day laborer from Franklin township, announces his Democratic candidacy for Assessor ahead of the May 2 primary. Married with five children, he is a lifelong Democrat, son of the late Christian Messmer, and previously sought the office four years ago, losing to George Rausz.
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Albert Messmer
Franklin Township
Messmer
Christian Messmer
George Rausz
Kelly Springfield Tires Promote Better Value
Kelly Springfield tires are presented as the best tire made and priced no higher than ordinary tires. The ad invites readers to ask anyone about the brand, naming SAFFER & KIRKHAM as exclusive dealers for Harrison Co.
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Kelly Springfield
Kelly Springfield Tires
Saffer & Kirkham
Harrison Co
Smith K Askren as Candidate for Harrison Township Assessor
Announcement lists Smith K Askren as a Democratic candidate for Harrison township assessor. He is 25, married with two children, described as a good Democrat and an active, honest young man. He has an eighth grade education, one year of high school, and is deemed well qualified for the office.
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Smith K. Askren
Harrison Township
Askren
For Sale Span of Mules Near Ramsey Camp Ground
For sale a span of four and five year old mules described as good workers and gentle. Located one and a half miles south of Ramsey at Camp Ground. Cyrus L. Davis, New Salisbury Indiana R R 1. Wureka phone.
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Ramsey
Camp Ground
Cyrus L. Davis
New Salisbury
Ind
R. R
Wureka
Gibson for Trustee Nomination in Scott County
Announcement endorses Thomas P. Gibson as a Democratic candidate for Trustee of Scott. It praises his character, public spirit, and qualifications, asserting he would serve the people’s best interests if nominated and elected. Also included is a separate classified item offering Rose Comb Rhode Island Red eggs at 75 cents per 15 or $4.50 per hundred from Joseph Davis in Ramsey, Ind.
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Thomas P. Gibson
Scott Township
Gibson
Scott
Rhode Island
Joseph Davis
Ramsey
Ind
Eureka
Corydon Exchange
Farmers Institute Set for Mauckport on Feb 23
The farmers of Heth township will hold an institute at Mauckport on Thursday February 23. The event aims to share agrarian techniques and communal updates with local growers and residents in attendance.
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Heth Township
Mauckport
Pratts Poultry Regulator Promises Healthy Chickens
Pratts Poultry Regulator claims to keep chickens healthy and productive. Sold by retailers and feed stores nationwide with guidance on dosing and use.
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Pratts Poultry
F-152
W. W. H. Bulleit & Sons
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Corydon Bank
National Bank
W. J. Tullett
Bullett
Mr. Morgan
United States Bank Examiner
Geo. W. Applegate
Ben S. Applegate
Arthur B. Richert
Cashie
Th Bank
Yeo
W. Applegate
Haw. O'Connor
Frank Self
M. W. Bean
Applegate Brothers
Cook
George
Ben
Wilson
Tlinois
George W
W .E. Cook
W. BE. Cook
Applegats
Alsvo
Milton W. Bean
Edward O'Connor
Geo. W
Ben 8. Applegate
Wilson B. Cook
Hook and
Miles’ Variety Store
Neel
the Savings and Loan Association, of
Corydon, Indiana
Will J.bullett
Hez Iackett
Amos Lemmon
Lew M O’bannon
Corydon, Ind
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