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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1921
Page
9
A dated bank balance sheet shows Total Resources 214 694.28 and Total Liabilities 262 368.42 with Capital Stock paid in 26 000.00, Surplus 12 600.00, Exchange Discounts and Interest 9 394.34, Demand Deposits 104 033.86, Time Certificates 148 334.56, and 292 545.05 total liabilities.
Bank statement for Jackson Township Bank Corydon Junction Indiana shows assets of 71,432.35 and liabilities including capital stock 15,000 plus undivided profits 1,507.47. Cash on hand 50,844.88. deposits 54,744.88. loans 48,311.58. endorsements unpaid 180. authorized notary date July 7 1921.
A conference was held Saturday July 2 in Corydon by township chairmen of the Farm Federation, directed by N S Clunie. Attendees included Charles Douglass and James K Mason, leaders from Indiana and U S Grain Growers, who spoke on marketing grain directly from farms. The piece notes Mason and Douglass are capable, outlines the national organization and its aims, and expresses farmer-focused support for efforts to improve farming conditions.
John Hanka a Lafayette township farmer died at St Edward’s hospital New Albany after a hay unloading accident on a nearby farm. He was 54 and survived by a wife two sons and four daughters with funeral services at St Mary’s church Floyd Knobs. A Pitman sale of farm implements including a double corn planter shredder engine grinder and scales will be held July 19 with Herman Fessel as auctioneer.
Mrs Wilbur Brown near Memorial remains listed as ill. Doug Crosier worsens after months of poor health. Mrs Ed Funk near Rehoboth died Wednesday and was buried Friday with Rev W W Doff officiating. she was 57 and survived by husband, a son Stoy Funk, and daughter Mrs Stcy Anderson. Dr Mathys of Mauckport visited the ailing Lester Stiles. Various relatives from Louisville attended Mrs Ettunk tasters funeral. others visited Laconia and Wolf Creek areas. Mason Lupp recovering after horse accident. Red Men group enjoyed an outing near Tobacco Landing. George Alstott of Texas visited locals. Oscar Lamb and Carrie Gardner improving.
Frank Sims and family move into their new home while Mr and Mrs Lindsay occupy a new bungalow. Bruce Stevens and family plan to move in. Margaret Marshall Lula Gwarnes and Mrs Homer Wright visit Birdseye for the Worth League convention. The U B church band enjoyed a picnic, and coal bins are being filled as the town prepares for winter. Local business leaders push for town incorporation with Patton of Louisville visiting.
Otterbein residents and guests from New Albany participated in a weekend social scene. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Ped Pendell and two children, Will iam and Fayette, plus Mr Will Beard and Frank Faith. Annie Yeager visited from Mauckport, and the Yeager and Frakes families hosted gatherings. A July 4 fair ground celebration in Corydon drew many locals, with Rev Brandenburg preaching at Union Chapel July 9. An ice cream supper at Mauckport drew a large crowd. W E Sims from Knox writes about renewing subscriptions for himself and his daughter Clara Slauterback of St Paul. Harvest and chick hatching updates accompany notes on crops and apples.
Delinquent taxpayers of Harrison County are warned that any unpaid delinquency by August 1, 1921 will be turned over to collectors and accrue additional costs. William Taylor, Treasurer, July 13.
A Taft county wagon carrying 500 oak splint baskets from pint to bushel passed Corydon after entering Indiana at Mauckport. The driver said the baskets, largely machine lithe yet hand made, were crafted mainly by women. He plans a river county tour through Indiana, selling to individuals and dealers before returning to Kentucky via Evansville.
Mrs. Frank Finger died at St Anthony's hospital in Louisville following gallstone surgery. Maiden name Schmitt, reared near Frenchtown. Survived by husband, four children, mother Mrs Albert Bower, three brothers Perry Schmitt Palmyra Ed Iowa Chas Louisville, sister Mrs Wallace Iowa. Buried Bradford Friday July 1. rites by Father Gorman. J A Kahl funeral director.
Six head of fine work horses six extra good milk cows four heifers forty five head of ewes sixteen lambs four farm and road wagons one spring wagon three buggies and various farm machinery and implements to be sold at the Pitman farm one mile west of Central Go next Tuesday July 19 in the names of Mrs Anna M Pitman and her daughter Mrs Allie Shields.
Numerous mentions illustrate summer visits and family gatherings in New Albany Louisville and nearby communities. The list includes Mrs T J Wright and son Robert from New Albany with Mrs Will Fellig, Mrs Frank Melton ill at home, and many relatives visiting or traveling to see kin across Indiana and Kentucky.
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners Corydon Indiana will accept sealed bids for a 32260 foot highway improvement by grading draining and paving with stone in Boone and Taylor townships. Bids due September 6 1921 at 2 PM. Bonds double bid required. Let to lowest responsible bidder on affidavit of noncollusion. Audit by Co W Smith Harrison County Auditor.
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