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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1913
Page
2
The Corydon Democrat announces post office status in Corydon Indiana with promotional details for display ads at ten cents per inch, readers at five cents per line, and special standing ad rates for longer durations. Obituary and notice pricing is outlined with charges for exceeding twenty lines and per line rates.
Dr Atwood Smith reports on the Miracle wheat case linked to Pastor Russell and the Watch Tower. The piece covers the Brooklyn libel trial, the jury’s quick verdict, and the wheat’s claimed agricultural superiority amid a wider discussion of education and justice.
Corydon Indiana resident Mrs David H Fried reports constant back pain and lameness relieved after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Louis S Riely Drug Store. Her family member also benefited. Advertisement notes availability nationwide through Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents. Price 50 cents.
Poem in memory of a grandmother titled Only a baby with a winsome face. It traces a life from infancy to old age and faith, ending with a farewell to the Lord. The verses express reverence, prayers, and a peaceful afterlife. The piece reads as a traditional obituary tribute.
Charles Pinaire announces a public auction at his residence three fourths of a mile south of Corydon Junction on Thursday February 2019 at ten o clock A M. The catalog includes a horse two buggies two single harness two dozen chickens canned fruit household and kitchen furniture and more. Sale conducted by John Wolfe Auctioneer Garfield Montgomery’s sale near New Amsterdam Tuesday March 11.
Jacob C. Frank as administrator presents his account and vouchers for the estate of John T. Bard deceased. The Harrigan Circuit Court, February Term, will examine the settlement on February 2 1915. Heirs creditors and others interested must appear and show cause why approval should not be granted. JACIN C FRANK administrator Lemmon attorney.
On the seventh day of March 1913 sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Harrison County for the construction of a free gravel or macadamized road to Harrison Township. Bids, profiles, reports and specifications are in the county auditor's office, file Y. J. Brannon, Auditor, Harrison County.
Notice publicizing a petition filed in the Harrison County Auditor's office requesting the New Middletown and Lanesville public highway be graded drained and paved with broken stone without election. It describes the route from the Cordor and New Albany Pike to the Franklin Webster line about 27 miles, width 20 feet center paving 12 feet with layered stone and screenings. Hearing set March 6 1913 before the county commissioners.
Report of the condition of the Corydon National Bank at Corydon Indiana as of February 4 1913. Details include deposits to check 306599.43 United States deposits 1000.00 Postal Savings 1293.63 total resources 637854.13 capital stock 125000.00 surplus 75000.00 notes outstanding 28000.00 due to banks 301.34 due to others 9.73 and personal deposits 306599.43 all sworn by cashier Applegate with notary Henry C. Hays noting commission expiry 1910 to 1913.
In Harrison Circuit Court November Term 32 Farmers Savings & Trust Co. vs John O. Reec Margaret Reed and Savings & Loan Assocn of Corydon. Sale of several described parcels of real estate to satisfy decree of $7303.29 with costs. Public auction at the courthouse door Corydon between 10 am and 4 pm. The north east quarter of section 2 township 4 south range 3 east containing 80 acres. north east quarter of section 2 township 4 south range 3 east except 20 acres off the north end. part of east half of southwest quarter section 2 township 5 south range 3 east containing about 140 acres. other described tract beginning at northwest corner and bounded by poles to Delilah Watson. If rents fail, sale of remaining property to satisfy decree. PETER S. WRIGHT, Sheriff Harrison County.
On a March day the Narvison County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed proposals from Indians for constructing a free gravel or macadam road in Heth township as petitioned by Thos Neely and others. Profiles and reports are on file in the county auditor’s office.
A 1913 filing with the Harrison County Auditor seeks road improvements in Franklin township. The petition asks the Board of Commissioners to grade and pave sections of the Lanesville and Elizabeth public highway and the Corydon and New Albany public highway, connected to a free gravel road, with details on alignment and paving, requesting the appointment of an engineer and two viewers to report back. The petition is signed by Julius G. Zabel, Edward Leiber, Edward Reddick, and 70 others.
A petition will be presented to Harrison county Indiana Board of Commissioners at the March 1913 term for locating and vacating parts of the Laconia and Elizabeth public highway in Boone township. The measure targets relocating a mile segment to join the Boone township free macadam road and vacating a southwest segment through sections 33 and 38 crossing lands of Emerson Conrad and others. Signed by Emerson Conrad Roy Shields S. H. Hurst and fourteen others.
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