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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
7
Corydon notes late 1911 to 1912 local items featuring Carroll Bennett in rail office, travels of residents between Corydon New Albany and Indianapolis, a flood-damaged rail trestle, a postmaster embezzlement case, farm equipment ads, and social notices including weddings, visits, and school events.
Thirteen year old Arvil Thomas son of Mr and Mrs A J Thomas was accidentally shot in the left side with a revolver in the hands of Theophalus Reynold Jr at Henry Brown residence in Franklin township. He was taken to New Albany for a surgeon and it is feared he may die.
Report details Cedar Hill cemetery finances for the month ending June 8 1912 showing receipts by subscription check and letter totaling 20 80 and expenditures for labor and tools totaling 62 48 leaving a balance 160 82 under Olive Griffin treasurer. Also an unrelated ad for Nyal's Eas Em shoe aid from The Corner Drug Store.
The M. E. Sunday school at Elizabeth will hold a celebration at Seven Springs on July 4. Good speakers and good music have been secured. All Sunday Schools in the county and the public are invited to attend.
The annual Children’s Day exercises were held at Rehoboth church on Sunday. Morning Sunday school featured a short talk by Mr J Friediey. A noon feast filled a fifty foot table. Afternoon program titled Blessings and Smiles for Children’s Day included solos and was well received.
Malcolm, seven year old daughter of Congressman Cox, died at the family home in Jasper after months of illness. The parents had taken her to Florida and other places seeking relief, but she did not recover. The loss drew deep sympathy from Cox and his county friends.
A notice by R. J. Swirx and A. D. Smith outlines selling or renting a well-improved property five miles from Corydon, five miles from New Middletown and Dogwood, with up-to-date features and water quality. The owner seeks a small farm or town property in trade and notes plans to relocate to Lyn Haven Florida in September and to miss a June 16 service at Fountain and Blue River Chapel due to Y P C E duties.
An old advertisement urges readers to save at least two dollars by taking out shares in the Savings and Loan Association and to cultivate a habit of regular saving. The call to action emphasizes personal financial discipline and low barrier to entry.
On the third day of July 1912 until 2 p.m. sealed proposals will be received by the Harrison County Commissioners for Free Gravel or Macadamized roads in Harrison township. Plans and specifications are on file in the county auditor's office. WM. Taylor, Auditor. Harrison Counts.
On the d day of July 1912 sealed proposals will be received by Harrison County Indiana for the construction of Free Gravel or Macadamized roads in Heth township according to plans and specifications on file in the Auditor's office. WM Taylor Auditor.
Notice is given that the Board of Commissioners of Harrison County Indiana will receive bids on July 3 1912 at 3 oclock p m to contract for making fit at Lanesville bridge per plans and specifications on file at the county Auditor's office WM Taylor auditor Harrison County Indiana
Notice from Harrison County Indiana dated July 2 1912 seeks bids to erect a steel bridge at Milltown linking Harrison and Crawford counties. Plans and specifications are on file at the auditor's office of Harrison County. Due for bid opening at 2 p m.
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