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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
2
Lawmakers debate the Goodrich statute and state tax board guidance, shifting positions from strong support to doubt as confusion lingers over how to apply revisions. Officials, lobbyists, and residents watch the stalemate with rising frustration.
In Harrison County news the piece notes the Indiana legislature in special session opposing the State Board of Tax Commissioners acts deemed illegal by the Supreme Court. It also covers Jersey cattle breeders tours, live stock judging at the state fair, poultry culling demonstrations, seed wheat plans, and local farm notices with community events and births.
Many attendees express regret that Senator Frank Self and Representative Charles W. Thomas could not attend the Chau tauqua. They are in Indianapolis for a special legislative session. Both have supported the Chautauqua.
A community picnic is planned for Saturday July 24 in Scott township one eighth mile south of Cunningham's store. Events run day and night with refreshments of all kinds. No intoxication allowed. Music by Bayey's string band Roz and Alva. Rainbolt Managers.
108 acres on the Ohio River with 68 acres of pasture and tillable land, 40 acres woodland, 206 fruit trees and strong water supply. Fenced farm includes office space, two-room office, new garage, garden and fruit trees. Also two white ponies and a two story house with large barn and other buildings. For more information contact Mrs S H Hurst in Laconia Indiana.
Clarence Maura Wilkerson, son of Dora and the late William Wilkerson, died in Louisville on June 25. He leaves a mother, siblings, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. William Farnsley. grandmother Mrs. Nan Farnstey was the last survivor of the original family. Funeral at his sister Mrs. Robert Pope’s home. interment in Cave Hill cemetery. Also notes Dr. Venner’s family sympathy, Orlan’s early teaching work under Uncle Dick Carter, and drawings as encouragement. James W. Farnsley injured July 4 when his auto crank caused two fractures in his right arm. Sunday School lawn fete at D. C. Reeter’s yielded abundant food. about seventy-five attended meals of ham, chicken, pies, cakes, and more.
The Crandall baseball team played Louisville Food Products in a 13 inning thriller Sunday July 1 at Crandall diamond. Louisville won 2 1 while Crandall scored none early. Jenks walked five struck out six for Louisville and Wagner walked two struck out eleven for Crandall. A separate game at Crandall diamond involved Strong Louisville Industrial League team on July 15.
James M Hickman died at his Terre Haute home after years in the undertaking business. Born at Georgetown, he was a well known county figure and a relative of Rickmann in Harrison county. Survived by a wife Margaret Hancock of Fredericksburg and several children. Burial planned in Terre Haute. Peters Elhbsr at Lanesville Indiana proprietor note mentions facility lunch and tobacco.
The marriage of Miss Lizzie Ludlow and Ben H Faith both formerly of Boone township was announced. The wedding occurred in New Albany on June 29 and was kept secret until last Saturday. Faith worked five years as the night operator at the telephone exchange before entering the service. Many friends offer congratulations. Timber For Sale 150 trees 12 inches and up White Oak and Red Oak. John E Heuser Depauw.
Mildred Love ten year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Love near Concord died Saturday after a brief illness marked by severe suffering. Decayed teeth and complications led to the death. The body was taken to Payneville Kentucky for burial with services to be held at the Catholic church. Survived by parents and three sisters. Dayton Airless Puncture Proof Tires sold with an 8060 mile guarantee. Orders to Jos F Pinare Ramsey Indiana Eureka Corydon exchange.
An advertisement offers three grades of copper cable for lightning protection at low prices and promotes Watson & Tindall in Corydon Indiana plus The Economy Shoe Repair Shop behind Pennblossom's Furniture, listing shoe repair and sewing machine repair services by T J Hodge Box 39 Corydon Ind.
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