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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1913
Page
5
The Corydon Democrat reports farmers enjoying high returns as the elevator pays premium prices for wheat. Local social notes mention visits from pastors, relatives, and residents from Louisville and New Albany, with community events and advertisements interwoven in the page.
A large group of Indiana Democratic Editorial Association members will visit Corydon for a social day Friday June 11. The town readies meals and entertainment with many citizens and automobile owners hosting editors and their guests to view the Old State House and Constitution era.
A fragment from St. Louis Post-Dispatch describes life in Alaska where dogs form the main transport and social backbone. It notes almost every resident owns one to five dogs, with pups trained early for harness work and pulling sleds, highlighting the reliance on canine teams for travel and communication in the frozen country.
An editor notes a delay in publishing the Democrat due to force and late press readiness on Friday the Fourth. The piece explains that extra time needed for vetting pushes delivery to the next mail cycle.
Minnie Evaline died Sunday after illness Virights disease at 33. She is survived by her mother Mrs. Caroline Mott and siblings. Funeral held at Church of Christ Palmyra with Elder Joe Bunch. burial in nearby cemetery. Also notices about wagons for sale, hunting ban on Crandall farm, marriage licenses, and library notices from Louisville and Tell City residents.
Glenda Carroll of Boone township drowned in the Ohio River last Friday at Frester's Hollow about a mile from Lavonia. He had been across the rise at Brandenburg and returned to the Indiana side when the accident occurred. He likely stopped to drink as a drifted skiff pulled him under. The body was recovered Sunday at Love's Landing by Ollie Love. an inquest was held and the remains sent to Union Chapel for burial. He was 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas Carroll, and a talented musician.
In the north eastern park of Coryden the homes of James Scott and Mary Scott burned after noon on the Fourth. The occupants were away at the Fair Grounds and the fire spread before it could be checked, destroying both houses and all household goods. Mrs. Scott estimates she lost about money, but some is covered by insurance.
The Corydon savings association advertises share options with four paid up shares or installment plans. Investors may pay $1.00 or more per month per share, with available money upfront and options to buy Anchor and Abbrand buggies built for service by Vo. dL Bolleit: tz Sons, Inc, Agents.
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners invites bids for the improvement of a county road in Washington township known as the Fran’s Faith road. Bids are due by August 1 1913 include labor and materials with plans on file in the county auditor’s office.
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