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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
5
Readable fragments show Novelty Repair Shop promoting shoeing, razors, umbrellas, and china ware. Corydon merchants advertise farm sales, real estate, and local goods while residents travel to Louisville and Indianapolis for medical care and state business.
In Corydon on January 28 in the Martin Hotel parlor, George W Hank and Margaret Sendlewick were married by Rev. James M Hedge. The couple departed January 29 for their home in Rockwell City Iowa.
Mrs. Jos. F. Pinaire of near Ramsey rushed to Indianapolis after receiving a telegram saying her brother Joseph Vernin was dying. She left immediately for his bedside.
Mr and Mrs W P Hall moved into a new residence at the corner of North Market and High streets last Saturday. The home is described as one of the best and most beautiful in Corydon and Mr Hall contributed much time to its construction over the past several months.
William Lewis, colored, died Sunday in Milwaukee Wisconsin of pneumonia. The remains were brought to this place for burial today. He was about thirty years old and leaves a wife and several children. He had been working in Wisconsin several months.
Benjamin Abbott spends the week with his family at a local place in Defiance Ohio. He will start back for Defiance Saturday. He lost the end of a finger on his right hand while using a shaper. He notes plenty of work where he is employed.
A Spenc er township teacher at No 6 school invites locals to a February 3 pie supper with a necktie selling plan. Attendees bring pies to swap for sale and wear a necktie for the young lady to keep. A fish pond, guess candy, and a shoe size contest add attractions.
Notice by the Harrison County treasurer of Corydon Indiana that on February 6 1917 at 2 PM bonds of 2300 par value each will be sold to the highest bidder for cash at 4 percent interest payable semi annually for ten years. Bonds dated January 5 1917 issued to fund highway construction petitioned by A D Freshman et al between Heth and Washington township. 2 5 percent in number, first due May 15 1918, 1 bond every six months thereafter. Right to reject bids reserved.
Notice is given in Harrison Circuit Court February Term 1917 that Louisa M. Welsh as administratrix of the estate of Philip Wet deceased has filed final settlement and vouchers for examination February 28 1917. Creditors heirs or legatees must appear to show cause why the settlement should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship.
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