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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1920
Page
5
A local ad notes widespread prejudice against glasses and urges timely eye examinations. Conner's Drug Store in New Albany Indiana offers proper fittings and low-cost lenses with perfect frames.
Commissioners in Harrison County Indiana under a partition action sell at public auction August 13, 1920 at 1 PM the described real estate on Blue River. Parcels include portions of sections 13 in township 3 south range 2 east, totaling about 56 acres plus 20 acres plus 40 acres plus 80 acres plus 18 acres, with exclusions and river boundaries. Plaintiffs include Perry Hannel et al. defendants include Jacob Hapnel and others.
In Indianapolis federal court Thomas Lowry and heirs sue against Alvin T. Hert Stoughton A. Fletcher and the American Creosoting Company seeking 15 606 900 dollars and an injunction against the Lowry process for creosoting railroad ties. The complaint alleges a post death scheme to defraud Lowry estate widow and heirs by securing patents and misusing royalties. Judges and parties connected with Lexington Kentucky and New York are named in the action.
Wesley Chapel will hold its annual celebration on Saturday July 24 with speaking and singing by visiting schools and music by the local choir. Refreshments on the grounds. A pleasant day is expected and all Sabbath Schools are invited.
A farewell party was held Monday night at the Snider home near Crandall despite threatening rain. Neighbors and friends shared cake, peanuts, and lemonade, with music and social chats lasting late. A long list of attendees included Geo Miller, William Snider, Clem Crone and family, Arthur Benson, John Litch and family, Frank Wolfe, Elmer Lahue, Roy Hamilton, Glenn Yenowine, Oliver Conrad, and many others in the Crone and Lotick communities.
A fragmented local notice lists meals and lunches at Busy Bee Restaurant with references to 1973. It records visits by Will Huber returning from Kaw, Avery suffered a stroke, and several families visiting relatives in Palmyra and nearby towns. It also mentions travel to Becks Mill and Clich's cave and notes health updates for Mrs. James True and Mrs. M. A. Smith.
Mr. Luther Carmen of Vaney Park Co. reports his horse’s knee wounds after a fall heal quickly using Dr LeGear's Antiseptic Healing Powder. The ad-like testimony urges owners to keep Dr LeGear's prescriptions on hand for rapid aid.
The state court in Harrison County Indiana issues a partition suit against Nora J Shaffer Walter A Tower Cora D Tower Laura Tower and Jesse Tower nonresidents of Indiana. The defendants must appear the first day of the September term or the complaint will be heard in their absence. Clerk Times A Watson certifies the notice dated July 126 1920.
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