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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1923
Page
4
The paper reports a new pension law passed by Congress raises monthly pensions for Civil War veterans who served 90 days and were honorably discharged to 72 dollars, increases widows from 30 to 50 dollars, and expands eligibility for some widows and crippled veterans, with full details to follow next week.
Democratic officers took over key county roles on January 1, ousting Republicans in prosecuting attorney recorder sheriff assessor coroner and board seats. Vogt Yochem Morris Love Leitch and Best named to new posts as Democrats replace Republican incumbents. Legislative newcomers Erin and Bierly prepare to sit in the Indiana General Assembly amid a Republican majority. The court convenes as Ola Duke and William Daley face robbery charges in Harrison Circuit Court.
A telegram reports the death of Mrs. Clara Graves wife of Joseph Graves near Sacramento California after a period of illness and two surgical operations. The Graves family recently moved from New Salisbury and were well regarded in the county. Further details are expected next week.
Vers Hill is on the sick list. Sidney HH, once very ill, is nearly well. Abbie Pierson of Louisville visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Pierson for Christmas. William Bryant and daughter Lucille of Louisville visited Mrs Bes parents Mr and Mrs Ed Bevant. Mamie Miller returned home after visiting Louisville for the holidays. George Partelon and two daughters visited Mr and Mrs Ed Bryant. Johnne Cromwell made a business trip to New Albany. Altha Bowling and daughter Alene of New Albany visit Mr and Mrs Ea McKinney. James Wilson of Muncie visited relatives here. Jasper Pierson and Eddie Pierson of New Albany visited Walter Pierson’s family. Charles Dobson of Knox county visited Robert Dobson’s family. Miss Lida Cooper and her son Charles spent the holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs John Cooper.
Miss Hellen Crosier wed Chester Simler on December 22 at the First Presbyterian Church in New Albany with Rev. W. L. Pearcy officiating. The couple, both teachers, will honeymoon in Indianapolis after the ceremony. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Crosier of Elizabeth. the groom is son of D. A. Simler of Valley City.
The golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Harrison Pitman of East Chestnut Street was celebrated at home on New Year’s Day. The report ends with a note that the full account will appear next week.
To some tobacco grower. I own good tobacco land and an extra dwelling on my farm three miles SE of New Middletown and three miles NW of Elizabeth. I seek a tenant farmer to grow tobacco on the shores. ISAAC W. FOSTER R. 2 Elizabeth Ind. Fareka Phone New Middletown exchange. J O 3 w.
Floods and rising water tables in El Paso prompt a plan to straighten and shorten the Rio Grande channel to speed runoff. The project requires Mexican government approval and possible cooperation, with engineering challenges noted as significant.
Scientific American quotes Dr William T Hornaday warning that 80 skins make a mink wrap 200 for a squirrel coat 280 for a black mole coat 90 for a striped skunk jacket and 300 for a Siberian ermine wrap If slaughter continues many species will become practically extinct as trappers go farther afield and previously unmerchantable skins are used to fill the gap.
Notice announces Anna M. Hellman named executrix of Benjamin Hurt, deceased, Harrison County Indiana. The executrix has qualified and the estate is deemed solvent. Clyde R. Lottick is the attorney handling the matter.
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