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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
7
Read the town marshal's notice in this paper and look out. The Fourth of July celebration features readings, games, and a decoration effort by local schools and bands. Various vendors advertise sales on clothing, furniture, and toys with discounts at Keller's Denbo Kepner's and The Hub. Local social events include college commencement June 19 and State University Bloomington events.
Community happenings include guests and events at Keller's store, a survey by Roscoe Brewster, and several school commencements and public meetings. Reports cover ill health, a new militia in Salem, a horse accident near Corydon, and upcoming church celebrations with notices of weddings and travels.
County Superintendent Pleasant Jenkins invites the Old Teachers Association to spend a half day during the County Institute of 1903 and to draft a program for that period. R S Kirkham, chairman, replies that the offer will be accepted after committee arrangements are confirmed.
A paper by W D Matthews of the American Museum of Natural History summarizes the horse’s evolution from small, five-toed ancestors to modern single-toed beings. It notes ancient horses in the Americas were extinct after climate shifts and that wild horses survive mainly in Asia and Africa.
The American Agriculturist notes that slightly moistened commercial fertilizers resist windblown dust on windy days. Moistening prevents fine particles from drifting long distances and helps ensure efficient use of available plant food.
A projected currant trust by English capitalists targets Greece’s currant trade. Michigan beans show notable production growth in recent years. The Finland famine fund from American contributions reaches 125000 dollars. The American Grocer caps coffee consumption at nearly 1.499 billion gallons worth about 149.89 million dollars. Britain weighs securing overseas grain as war risk grows.
An Ohio Farmer correspondent describes making a practical two wheeled cart and hauling crate from common farm materials. The design uses a broken cultivator wheel, a frame of 2 by 4s, inch boards for the platform, removable side boards, and iron straps for strength. Perry Terrell of Beechwood Crawford county was found dead at his home, age 67, with decomposition recent.
Prof A G C Fleshman of Bagdad Kentucky visits his father Abraham Fleshman and other relatives in Washington and Heth townships. He recently earned the degree of M A from Columbian University in Washington DC and ranks as a leading professor in the United States.
Town Marshal Isaac E. Orwick warns all residents against sweeping burning or dumping trash on streets alleys or gutters and forbids leaving lumber old machinery wagons or vehicles on streets or alleys or horses in front of homes with strict enforcement warned.
105 acre Indiana farm three miles north of DePauw in Blue River township Harrison county with 85 acres cultivated 18 acres timber good buildings and water and fruit trees. Within a mile of two pikes. Will sell cheap. N A NoLot June 17 3 to Hancock P.O. Ind.
A Sabbath school celebration is announced by Elizabeth M. E. school in Hildebrand's grove near Mt. Trace Well on July 4. All are invited for a day of fun. Names listed include Myers McKinney Nellie Ruse and Abba Limmel.
The article mentions Joseph L Beal Lillie A Davis George M Martin Daisy M Voyles George W Keeton and Effie May Evans in connection with memories of Uncle Johnny Hancock a longtime attendee at preacher meetings in Harrison County He is remembered for delaying a wedding during an annual conference in New Albany illustrating local community ties and past events.
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