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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1917
Page
2
A historical ledger lists hundreds of donors including Lloyd Johnson C C Cooper and G W Lamb contributing to the Red Cross war fund. The compiled total reaches 867.50 with numerous individuals and businesses contributing meals expenses and supplies. local life events include births and a wedding in Corydon area.
Report of the condition of the First National Bank at Corydon Indiana dated June 20 1917. It lists resources including loans and discounts U.S. bonds securities and other assets totaling 469 081 44 and deposits from individuals U.S. deposits and postal savings with sworn certification by cashier Arthur B. Richert and directors attested by notary Clyde R. Lottick.
Arrangements are underway for a flag raising in Corydon on Saturday afternoon July 7. The pole was found on J. H. Bickel’s farm and donated, with local committees organizing cutting, hauling, and raising. A patriotic program featuring music by local performers and short addresses by S. M. Stockslager, Judge William Ridley, Thomas J. Wilson, and Blaine Hays is planned starting about 1 PM.
William J. Crecelius, long associated with The Texas and Pacific Railway as assistant claim agent in Fort Worth, was on July 1 appointed claim agent with HQ in Abilene. He gains jurisdiction from Big Spring to Weatherford and will handle all Casualty Division matters in that territory. He is known locally as Willie, son of Mrs. John Hammerlein, and is praised for his energy and rapid progress.
The Corydon group spent last weekend on Blue River above White Cloud for a fishing trip. They included Frank Watson Frank Self Dowling Albert Mc Grain W. P. Huff Oscar Frank Wright Carl Miller and Dr F A Ulen with George Danl Boone Fried as the guide. They caught many fish including a forty six pound catfish and held a fish fry and social at the home of W P Hoff on Sunday evening.
15 acre farm two and a half walis east of Elizabeth with half mile to the pike. Includes four room house, good barn and out-houses, two cisterns and ample water and fruit. For details write Geo W McGillon Elizabeth Indiana.
W. B. Shuck and Ham Sieg announce a large stock sale at Mr. Shuck’s livery stable in Corydon next Saturday afternoon July 7. The sale will feature horses mules cattle sheep and hogs with no reserve and bidding is to the highest bidder. Auctioneer R. F. Davis invites all to attend.
Andrew D Baxley of Corydon writes from Gettysburg to relatives about military life, train delays from Texas to the Mexican border, his brother John in the 53rd Infantry at Chattanooga, and a comrade Perry Hunteroger. He expects a furlough in about two months and urges local youths to join the army. Also notes a sow and five pigs for sale in Corydon.
The statement shows larger assets than ever before since the bank’s establishment. Officers and stockholders are pleased with its present condition and the promising outlook for the future. Local business people share pride in the bank’s success.
No. 37 Bank Statement for Farmers State Bank of Indiana Harrison County shows capital stock paid in surplus undivided profits and liabilities including time certificates. Geo Simler, cashier, swore to the statement on January 6, 1917 before Notary Zelpha M. S. The notary expiration is January 20, 1918.
Wesley Cromwell and Mary Watters Charles E. Crone and Fannie G. Crandall Harry E. Smith and Harriet E. Moore Walter B. Pine and Rosalind Stone Thos E. Kellum and Maymie A. Briles are listed as licensed in the notice.
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