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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1922
Page
3
The diary notes describe a sea voyage toward Manila with daily routines aboard, including meals, social gatherings, and religious services. Passengers discuss weather, navigation coordinates, and miles covered. A missionary leader and visiting clergy participate in talks and sermons as the ship travels through rough seas reaching new longitudes.
Vague court notice from Harrison County Indiana to Voe Haekeon Circuit Court references January term and unspecified copies. Summary lacks details on action or parties and cannot be fully identified from the fragment.
A brief ad notes packed in cotton sacks offering Extra Fancy Patent Carnation Flour. The line emphasizes a sturdy cotton sack packaging and calls out the product name in a promotional tone.
January term proceedings show reorganization electing Thomas N. Smith as President. Road contracts awarded for gravel roads in Jackson and Posey townships with prices from 2,500 to 14,000 dollars. Appointments listed for health secretary, poor farm supervisor, and janitor. county attorney position remained unfilled due to low pay.
An advertisement by J. A. Salmon of Indiana Creek Nurseries Crandall Indiana promotes growing 100 apple trees for planting and earning at least 100 dollars in about twelve hours of work. Salmon cites 25 years in the nursery business and promises money-making tips to readers.
The Clifton area reports Christmas Eve events and a Clifton SoSoc Christmas program with a large tree, Santa Claus visits, and churchlike gatherings. School reorganized by New Year with new officers and teachers led by Superintendent Willier. attendance and charitable giving noted. Local residents and visitors share hospitalities and family updates amid frigid weather and plans for future visits to Kentucky. Local editor records friendships and pastimes, including music, games, and social chats at Clifton and surrounding farms with neighbors from Laconia and Aruthardville.
In Cuyahoga County Ohio a farm bureau note describes a humorous domestic scene as Pa reads the latest poultry bulletin and jokes about wiring the henhouse to keep hens from escaping. Ma sews and comments on the idea.
The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence four miles west of Moberly and one mile south of Roethrock's Mill on Thursday January 19 1922. Items include a Crown mare ten years old a bay horse three milch cows Jersey cows Holstein dairy gear buggy wagon harrow harness saddles washing machine cream separator and household goods. Terms usual. Auctioneers John Tucker and Millard J F Thompson Posey township and Rev Myers McKinney Birdseye Dubois county were in Corsdon Friday. A cow owned by Lorelas Ferree of Boone township calved recently with two calves surviving.
In Harrison Circuit Court, March Term 1922, George W. Beard files a complaint against Hazel Beard a nonresident. Notice is given that Hazel Beard must appear on March 6 1922 at Corydon Court House to answer the complaint or a default will be entered. Witness and seal dated December 28 1927. Clerk World Stevens.
Notice is hereby given that the administrator filed final settlement for the estate of Josephina Miller. The heirs and interested parties in the Thamsen Circuit Court of Union County must appear at the specified place on the date to contest or approve the final account and to receive distribution per the court order. Administrator Ose MilER and firm KRivkhai & Pikerinen appear in the filing.
The Posey township and Elizabeth town in Harrison County Indiana face a bond issue of fourteen thousand eight hundred dollars for road construction. The board of Harrison County commissioners, including Thomas H. Smith Frank Pearson Wm J. Windell, announced the plan in January 1922 with bonds bearing five percent interest.
Notice to taxpayers of Jackson Township in Harrison County regarding the petition by N M Rumbly et al for Free Fivavel Road. The notice informs taxpayers of Jackson Township of the matter and potential tax implications.
One lot of rain coats offered in multiple colors with discounts. prices listed as 1.00, 1.75, 2.00, and a 25 percent off tag. Various cents figures accompany the items, suggesting mixed pricing. Stock appears varied with different color options and sale terms.
The Board of Commissioners of a county in Indiana has determined to issue twenty bonds of 450.00 each over ten years. The first bond is due May 24, 1925, with one bond due every six months until retired. The funds will finance the gravel road improvement petitioned by Jno Rumibly et al. The bonds bear five percent interest from issue date. Dated January 3, 1922, Thomas H. Smith.
The treasurer of Harrison County Indiana gives notice to sell at Carden town for cash the bonds for highway improvement. There are 28 bonds of 400 dollars each dated November 15 1924 with semiannual interest five percent payable May 15 and November 15. First due May 15 1923 and continuing every six months. Bids may be rejected.
The treasurer of Harrison County Indiana gives notice that on February 11 1922 at 10 A M in Corydon the county will sell to the highest bidder for cash bonds issued for highway improvements under county order. Bonds bear interest at three percent semi annually with maturity terms and be sold to raise funds for bond principal and accrued interest.
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