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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1919
Page
4
Charlestown Indiana newspaper notes J L O Bannon of New Albany seeks Congress seat. It praises his 1916 race, calls him a natural born orator, and argues he should be nominated in 1920 to restore Democratic majorities. The piece argues he will run an active campaign and meet district Democrats.
A. L. Gerdon and J. A. Gerdon of the Federal Savings and Insurance Company hosted a dinner for agency agents in Indianapolis to celebrate the spring drive’s success. Prizes were awarded for the largest increases, with Orlan Conrad and B A Sherrill taking top honors. J A Gerdon received a Meexvechaain pipe for his 54th birthday.
The Franklin township public schools hold their commencement at Catholic Hall in Lanesville next Friday night June 6. The ceremony starts at 8:30 PM with fifteen graduates. Corporal Hewitt Cunningham to deliver the address and County Superintendent A O Deveese to present diplomas. Ushers include Wayne Lyskowinski Walter Elwng er Miss Dorothy Ringle and Philomene Richmer. Admission is 10 cents for those over sixteen.
James R. Stover of Corydon Indiana promotes Diamond Cable Company copper lightning rods. He claims 36 wire cable weighing 350 pounds per 1000 feet with a $600 guarantee and sixty five years in business. He urges timely installation before the storm season. Locust plague reported in Crescerht Hill area with swarms in Birchwood trees and on sidewalks, feared damage to foliage and vegetation. Local residents alarmed by the swarm as Century plants and shrubs barren of leaves. Noted by Louteville Times.
The administrator of Gus Backherms estate will publicly auction June 21, 1919 at 2 PM in New Middletown Indiana. Personal property includes blacksmith tools and lumber plus wagon material. Real estate covers parts of Lot 1 and Lot 7 in J J Rowe's Addition. Purchases under five dollars cash. over that one third cash and balance in six and twelve months with notes and sureties. Notes for personal property due in six months. real property notes accrue six percent interest. Ben P Backherms, Administrator. W Cook, Attorney.
Community letter praises Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney regulation. Mrs. George Straub of Chestnut St notes ongoing belief after two years, saying she and family rely on the remedy bought at Riely's Drug Store. Price 60 cents at dealers.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Salem Reformed Church honors charter member Mrs Mary Bauer who served with dedication. The committee expresses sympathy to her mourning family and will send a copy of these resolutions to them as a lasting remembrance.
Rev and Mrs Oscar Keller and a young daughter visited Mrs Keller’s parents in Heyworth Illinois. Keller will become Master of the Christian church in Bloomfield Indiana as the family travels there. Prof Philip M Hoke superintendent of Heyworth Public schools sent a friendly message to the editor. Mrs Frank M Wilson and sons visit New Albany relatives and plan to move there for a traveling salesman job with Calumet Fertilizer Company.
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