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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1911
Page
2
The Corydon Democrat details subscription rates from 1856 with annual and partial-year options. It notes a post office in Corydon Indiana as second-class matter and lists out of county rates and varying advance payment terms.
The notice outlines ad pricing for 10 cent inserts, 40 inch size, with special standing ad rates for longer terms. It notes pricing terms for church, official, and entertainment notices with admission charged, obituaries, and a per line rate. It requests six words per line and payment by money or stamps.
A new pension bill moves through Congress limitingages and benefits for soldiers. It would grant monthly sums of 25 to 36 dollars depending on age, but would not affect widows pensions. The measure aims to replace the earlier dollar-a-day plan and is tied to Democratic and Republican party dynamics.
Farm offers 26 acres timber with rest under cultivation. Nine room house with large barn and sheds, cisterns and a never failing well. Fenced pasture and pond water for stock. Neighboring improvements and two additional farm outbuildings. Owner living on farm twenty two years seeks to move West. quick sale urged with inquiry at office. Also brief notice of Harrison County pairs marriage and praise for Kannapel's educational work.
An old advertisement claims Allen's Foot-last lets many wear shoes a size smaller, ideal for patent leather and breaking in new shoes. Sample free, address Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy NY. Sold everywhere for 23 cents.
Countywide series of farmers institutes announced for Bradford Monday January 23 Moberly January 24 Central January 28 Lanesville January 26 Corye January 27 25 and 26 with speakers Prof A P Burnside Putnam and Mrs Clara D Carter Seymour Jackson county expected to draw farmers families and others to learn better farming methods and celebrate regional agricultural progress.
An ad from L S Riely drug store touts Zemo and Zemo soap as a guaranteed cure for pimples eczema rashes and other skin and scalp eruptions with money back if unsatisfied The notice claims first application provides relief and ongoing use destroys germs and leaves skin healthy The ad also mentions a booklet on skin care and a message about readers' letters and subscriptions from Pred Blume and others in Harrison County plus visiting relatives and renewed Democrat subscriptions
An advertisement touts ZEMO and ZEMO SOAP as the best economical treatment to rid the scalp of dandruff and scalp germs. It claims a single shampoo and application will stop itching and cleanse the scalp, with a money back guarantee if not fully satisfied.
Mrs. Mary Voght died at her Louisville home on Sunday January 8 1911 after four weeks of heart disease. Funeral services were held January 10 at the family residence conducted by a German Lutheran pastor. Burial was in Cave Hill cemetery. She was sixty seven, survived by seven children all in Louisville, four sisters and four brothers. Born near Corydon daughter of the late Michael Kopp. She resided in Louisville about thirty five years.
W E Cox speaks in the house afternoon to block pay raises for federal judges. He rails against two amendments, one boosting judges to 210000 and another to 80000, noting current pay at 27000. He accuses an unseen power, later tying it to nation’s manufacturers, and says judges should resign if dissatisfied.
An eye care and dental service annonce lists an optician from Leavenworth Indiana offering eye tests and glasses, with dates and locations in Birdseye Mauckport New Amsterdam and more. The ad promises painless extractions and guarantees, with free examinations and licensed in Indiana and Kentucky, urging readers to remember the dates.
A fine large farm for sale containing nearly 21 acres with three dwellings two in the bottom and one on the hill plus a good barn and outbuildings. Located in the fruit belt it would make one of the finest fruit farms in the state. Inquire at this office. H tf.
Two miles from the railroad station an eight acre farm offers a five room house a 56 by 42 barn a young orchard a cistern two ponds and timber land plus sixty two acres under cultivation. inquire at this precinct jh. Hoosier Cling peach trees offered by Joe T McClaran Corydon Indiana. ju-4.
The Brown Auto and Electric Company formed by O. C. Thompson advertises electrical work auto mobile repairs and supplies. Located at the Y. M. C. A. building corner of Main and Pearl streets the firm aims to serve local customers and do all kinds of electrical work and automotive services.
Lew VE O Bannon has wide pension practice experience and will secure pensions for those entitled by law. Special attention to widows. He will visit homes to prepare applications. Also promoting Petelama incubator models with samples at Wisentin and Bulleit's.
In the Harrison Circuit Court the administrator Silas Bringle presents his final account and vouchers for Mary C Wah deceased. The first day of the February term 1911 is set for exam ination and action at which all heirs creditors and legatees must appear and show cause if the account should not be approved.
In The Harrison Circuit Court February 1911 notice to creditors heirs and devisees of Elizabeth Miller deceased that executor Philip Keinsley has filed final settlement to be heard on the second Monday in February at the Corydon Indiana courthouse in the next term of court.
A notice states fixed weekly office day every Monday at Lanesville by W. W. Williams as trustee. This brief public notice designates the trustee's recurring on-site availability for inquiries or official business.
Public notice from Andrew Stoltersteter trustee of Spencer township announcing weekly office days at Dogwood Tuesdays for official business and requests that anyone with business contact him on that day. The notice also states Ben F Smith as trustee and provides addresses for the parties involved.
Washington Township trustee Tuchard Cunningelam fixed Saturday each week as office day and requested persons with public business to call then. Luif.
Mary M Benton files divorce suit against Ira J Benton in Harrison Circuit Court Corydon Indiana alleging nonresidence as a necessary party. Complaint cites affidavit of a competent person and sets a February 12 next term date to answer or demur or the case will proceed in absentia.
Advertises 216 acres one mile south of Corycon with two houses and timbered 60 acres. Would split into two farms, has fruit and good water, selling before August 15 at bargain prices. Contact James I Suir.
Notice announces the sale of the estate of Mary H Miles Wilsell at Iris Lake 5 miles south of Corydon. Personal property includes cows sow shoats hogs chickens feather beds house goods and tools. Held Wednesday February 4 1917 at 10 00 A M with payments under five dollars cash and over that on credit nine months. George W Cox and C W Cook attorneys for administrator.
Notice announces George W Cox named administrator of the estate of Mary S Miles who died in Harrison county Indiana. The estate is described as solvent and Cox is official administrator. The notice serves as public record of appointment and authority to probate the will or administer the estate.
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