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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1915
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows entries for Low M O'Bannon and Borrok and Properistor. Mentions Corydon Indiana post office, end-class matter and Rath card, subscription and advance. Readable facts include names and local office reference with unclear context.
Advertisers are offered display ad space at fifteen seats per inch with a special rate on standing ads. The note indicates a time-based discount for insertions under three months, to be announced.
Notices describe church services and entertainments offered without charges and outline special rates for profits. Obituary lines are limited to twenty words or less with a note on charges and small monetary details where applicable.
A local publisher reflects on the daily choice to print or withhold bad news. He argues editors avoid unpleasant disclosures yet acknowledge public interest, noting publishing may deter future offenses by informing the community while stressing the aim to improve conduct and decency.
The essay argues for American neutrality as World War II escalates with Italy joining the Allies against Germany Austria and Turkey. It praises foreign born citizens loyalty while stressing duty to America and cites Staats Zeitung remarks on German Americans supporting the flag and neutrality.
The undersigned authorize renting the Corydon properties including the large A. L. Bullentgas blacksmith shop and the Oscar Shuck bakery building. Property is well located and available on reasonable terms. No hunting allowed on lands under control. Signed I. B. Labue Thos. Jones Clarence Gelbach.
Wm E Stagg of Lexington reports selling Tanlac since its introduction and notes demand across Kentucky and nationwide. He cites about $20 000 worth sold in weeks, praises Cooper as agent, and says Tanlac is on offer in Corydon at W H Davis' drug store.
A granddaughter notes the death of Grandpa Keller on May 22 1914 one year ago. She recalls a precious presence lost and a voice silenced, and that Jesus called him to Heaven. The verse expresses affection, longing, and belief in an eternal reunion around God’s throne.
To stockholders of Eureka Telephone Co I announce my candidacy for reelection as Treasurer I have aimed to please you and have acted on shareholder requests If elected I will continue the same careful service and remain at my place of business for calls
Notice is given that F. L. Crayden as trustee of Blue River township Harrison county Indiana will offer for sale on Saturday June 12 1915 at 2 PM the Hancock school building District No 8 to the highest responsible bidder. Cash terms.
Public warning against mercury containing catarrh ointments. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as safe and mercury free. Internal use claimed with testimonials available. Sold by druggists. Price 7 cents per bottle. Also recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Joseph J. Bauer announces an application to the Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners at the July 1915 term for renewal of his license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking. The stated business location is the lower southeast front room of a two story frame building on Main Street in Lanesville Franklin Township. The room is 24 by 18 feet with 10 foot ceilings and a glass front.
For Sale A gasoline baler six horse powers engine two saw frames a twenty six inch saw and a good belt. For SalE a mare horse and a well broke three year old mule all sound. For Sale at half price refrigerator water cooler and other household articles. For Sale Almost new open top rubber tire buggy and other buggies spring wagons and surrries High grade fertilizers for sale the Jones brand delivery at Ramsey through Eli Crayden. Will also deliver at Corydon Junction Corydon and New Middletown. Ed Bigler.
Two front rooms on Market Street occupied by Boone and Wiseman for implements, seed and fertilizers. Fine location. i 8, Kirkham.
A petition has been filed with Auditor J.L. O Bannon seeking a public highway on the Boone Taylor boundary known as the Leconia Goshen and Elizabeth road. The board will hear June 8 1915 with engineers and viewers to report the laying out and grading to specifications. Signers include Wm J Kinzer George B Byrum John R Steepleton and others from Boone and Taylor townships.
The administrator de bonis non of the estate of John Jacobs deceased will offer for sale at public sale all undivided interest in described Harrison County Indiana lands. The sale as ordered by Harrison Circuit Court begins at 1 p m on June 24 1915 and continues daily until sold. Tracts include multiple forty acre parcels in sections 15 and 22 township 5 south range 5 east with sale terms providing two thirds of appraised value and at least one third cash with notes due in six and nine months bearing six percent interest. Sale to be near Elizabeth Indiana and subject to court approval.
The State of Indiana Harrison County issues a notice in the Harrison Circuit Court September Term 1915. Charles R. Pitman sues Cornelius R. Hoke Lavina Hoke Zachariah Hoke Jane Hoke Ora Hoke and unknown heirs to quiet title to real estate. Non residents must appear the first day of the next term September 18 1915 at Corydon Court House to answer or demur. Clerk Amos Lemmon signs the notice.
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