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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1920

Page

3

Wampler divorce suit lands nonresident defendant notice

The Harrison Circuit Court issues notice in the 1920 Dessie Wampler vs Geo D Wampler case. The complaint states Geo D Wampler is not a resident of Indiana and must appear by Sept 18, 1920, or the case will proceed in his absence. Clerk James A Watson signs the notice at Corydon.

State of Indiana Harrison County Harrison Dessie Wampler Geo. D. Wampler Geo. K. Gwart” Mney Geo. D Wampler Harrison Circuit Court Corydon smaLl Cory

Harrison County Indiana estate administrator named

Notice announces Roscoe Miller appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Josephine Miller, deceased, of Harrison county Indiana. Estate alleged solvent. Attys Kirkham and O Bannon listed. Jy 21 37. Also advertisement for railroad ties purchase in Corydon at the railroad depot. f11 tf.

Josephine Miller Harrison County Indiana Roscoe Miller Kirkham & O'Bannon Attys

Death notice of William Stoll in San Diego military burial

William Stoll, formerly of this county, died in the Naval Hospital San Diego after a surgical operation. He served in the Marine Corps and had been in hospital since December. Survived by four sisters and a brother Charles Stoll. Funeral with military honors in San Diego. Wife predeceased him by eight years. Parents John and Mrs Stoll also deceased. He had lived in San Diego sixteen years and was about fifty.

Naval Hospital San Diego Charles Stoll Catherine Boley Elizabeth Stoll Walter Pearson Lewis, Ind Omer Donahoo New Albany John Stoll Stoll Marine Corps

Notice For Sale Six Year Old Bay Mare With Foal

Six year old bay mare with a bay colt by her side is up for sale. Listing appears in Corydon R Crandall Exchange area under Lockhart and Miles. Contact details not fully legible.

Lockhart & Miles Corydon R Crandall Exchange

Edith Melton Marries Earl Castie in Portland

Miss Edith Melton wed Earl Castie in Portland Oregon. The couple has many friends in Corydon where Melton previously served as a public school music director. The note emphasizes her good character and the groom’s reputed kindness.

Edith Melton Portland Oregon Earl Castie Miss Melton Miss Mellon Corydon

Busy Bee Restaurant Offers Soft Drinks Variety

Busy Bee Restaurant advertises a wide selection of soft drinks for customers. The notice emphasizes beverage options and a casual dining atmosphere.

Busy Bee

Tax Board Hearing on Harrison County 1920 Assessments

Notice to taxpayers that the State Board of Tax Commissioners will hold a hearing July 31 1920 at 9 30 a m in Indianapolis to consider Harrison County real and personal property assessments and potential changes. Taxpayers and township officials may appear in person or by attorney in each township and city. Signed Sam C Mauck A H C.

Harrison County Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners State House Indianapolis Board of County Commissioners

Runaway Soldier Marries in Jeffersonville tied to Gretna Green

Camp Zachary Taylor authorities pursued Dewey Dora who left the camp with Mary Nuckles of Louisville. They married at Gretna Green in Jeffersonville and returned to Corydon for their honeymoon, with the bride about fourteen remaining with the Didelott family. Legislators in Indianapolis faced a tremor as women observers led by Elizabeth Chambers Bullett and A H Beardsley attended a league meeting, sparking curiosity among senators.

Zachary Taylor C. C. Gailey Dewey Dora Dora Louis Didelott Zachary Corydon Didelot Senate Elizabeth Chambers Bullett New Albany A. H. Beardsley Elkhart League of Woman Vetera Indiana

Wanted Man Sells Watkins Home and Farm Products

Advertises a bonding position with J. R. Watkins Co. Dept. 114 Winona Minnesota. Seeks a partner or independent agent to sell Watkins home and farm products in the county territory. Earn 1500 to 5000 dollars annually. Apply today. jy 7-iw

Watkins J. R. Watkins Co Winona Minn

Death of Old Colored Man

Philip Lewis a colored man residing on the hill south of Corydon died last Monday at the advanced age of 83 years one month and eleven days. He served in the Civil War and came to Corydon in 1865. He is survived by a wife and three children Mrs Sallie Hughes and Anna Lewis of this place and Charles Lewis of Indianapolis. He leaves eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He had suffered asthma about four months and was highly respected by both white and colored people.

Philip Lewis Corydon Cedar Hill Cemetery Meade County Sallie Hughes Anna Lewis Charles Lewis Indianapolis

Economy Shoe Repair Ad Looks To Extend Footwear Life

The Economy Shoe Repair Shop advertises shoe and sewing machine repair services in Corydon Indiana. T. J. Hodge offers to double footwear life and repair sewing machines from a shop in the rear of Beanblossom's Furniture.

T. J. Hodge Corydon Ind

Dentist W M Casper to Visit Brandenburg and Leavenworth

Notice announces Dr W M Casper, dentist, will hold clinic at Brandenburg Kentucky office on Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Saturday each week and at Leavenworth Indiana on Thursday and Friday starting Thursday April 8. The schedule applies weekly with regular days and locations.

W. M. Casper Brandenburg, Ky Leavenworth Ind

Public Auction Set For Jacob Hannel Farm In Spencer

Fine farm to sell at public auction in Spencer township after initial bid failed. The Jacob Hannel farm covers 210 acres on Blue River with bottom land, two story house and barn. Reoffer date is August 1 at 1 PM on the premises. Terms shown in notice.

Spencer Township Jacob Hannel Blue River

Celebration at Goshen Week Announcement

Old Goshen hosts annual celebration on Thursday August 12 with speakers Hon. John W. Ewing of New Albany and Hewitt Cunningham. Cunningham will discuss his mission work in Louisville Sunday School and its outreach.

Old Goshen John W. Ewing New Albany Hewitt Cunningham Sunday School Louisville

For Sale Crandall Indiana House and Garden

House and lot in Crandall Indiana with one acre, shade trees, large garden, peach and plum trees and blackberries. Includes a large cellar, basement and water in the house. A splendid small home at a bargain. Contact W. E. Sima Crandall Ind.

Crandall W. E. Sima Ind

Tractor and Baler For Sale by Individual Farmer

Following the sale of his farm Dan Swarens of Depauw Indiana offers a nearly new FP International four cylinder 8 16 H tractor capable of pulling two 14 inch plows fodder shredder and silage cutter. Also for sale is an Ann Arbor No 20 baler with a capacity of two tons per hour. Can sell together or separately.

Heavy Rain Storm Floods Corydon Streets

A severe rainstorm struck Corydon last Wednesday afternoon bringing strong winds and lightning. Torrential rain flooded streets and washed out fields across the county, forcing the Chautauqua program to move from the tent to the public school auditorium for both sessions.

Corydon

Sixteenth Holiness Camp Meeting at Ramsey Grounds

The Harrison County Holiness Association hosts a ten day camp meeting August 6 to 16 at Ramsey Camp Grounds, one and a half miles south of Ramsey. The twenty acre site includes virgin forest, a tabernacle, hotel, dormitories, cottages, and a gas engine powered water supply.

Ramsey Harrison County Holiness Association Tabernacle

Local Couple Builds on Small Three Acre Farm

We visited Mr and Mrs J Walter Guenther near Louisville by the Salt River. He came twelve years ago to work as a farm hand at twenty dollars a month. They built a concrete and stucco home with a fine barn and two rotted houses used to grow lettuce for winter. The three acre farm, located with good fertility and improvements, would fetch twelve thousand six hundred dollars. The Guenthers are industrious and own three horses a Denby truck and a Ford touring car.

J. Walter Guenther Louisville Salt River Mr. Guenther Sebastian Guenther Walter

Jelly glasses C for 25c at Mites Variety Store

Local ad notes jelly glasses priced at 25 cents each at Mites Variety Store. The brief item highlights a simple in-store sale offering affordable kitchenware to shoppers.

Mites

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Internal Cure

A historical advertisement claims catarrh is incurable by local treatment and must be addressed internally. Hall's Catarrh Medicine purportedly enters the bloodstream to affect mucous surfaces, created by a physician with tonics and drifters.

Hall Toledo Ali Drageiste Hal

Longtime Hamilton Moulder Visits Corydon and Talks Sulphur Well

Edward M. South of Hamilton Ohio spent a few days at Corydon visiting the Loudon Hotel. The 79 year old moulder for Niles Tool Works, employed 35 years, praised his firm and stated the government often requires the Niles Standard of tools. He sought mineral waters from the Sulphur Well but found the well neglected and useless. He urged locals to restore the well for public benefit.

Edward M. South Hamilton Ohio Loudon Mr. South Niles Tool Works New Albany Salem Harrison County Corydon South United States Niles

Blackberries Wanted for Corydon Cannery

Curtice Brothers Co at Corydon Indiana seeks thousands of gallons of blackberries. I B Cook manager urges suppliers to call both Corydon phones to arrange delivery for cannery needs.

Curtice Brothers Co Corydon I. B. Cook Ind

Baskets Sold On Southern Indiana Tour From Kentucky

A wagon train from near Mammoth Cave Kentucky toured Southern Indiana last Monday selling homemade split white oak baskets. They crossed the river at Mauckport and planned to return via Booneville. The load consisted of 830 baskets from pint to bushel sizes, priced 75 cents to $1.25, crafted by three or four families during winter.

Mammoth Cave Kentucky Indiana Mauckport Booneville

Savings and Loan Association of Corydon Organizes in 1891

The Corydon Savings and Loan Association, organized January 1891, has operated daily for nearly 30 years offering shares from 1 to 50 dollars. It pays dividends semiannually and invites patrons to invest to earn earnings on their money. A visit from relatives of William Cook included Robert Hedges and Avery Schmitt with Carl Schmitt from Louisville.

the Savings and Loan Association Corydon The Savings and Loan Association William Cook Robert Hedges Avery Schmitt Carl Schmitt Louisville

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Keller W. H. Keller Company Kabo C. P. Trotter & Co Corydon, Ind A.D. James A. Watson H. Buchanan California Wm. Stoll Val Melton-Castie Sam C. Mauck, A. H.C Bowey Marshall Gailey Indianapolis News W .l. Btladwett Cravens League New Albany Tribune Jyvil Uw Goshen Holiness Camp Meeting Ramsey Camp Ground BL McBridie Bere
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