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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1920

Page

3

Harrison County Sealed bids sought for John Alstott road work

The Harrison County board of commissioners invites sealed proposals to grade drain and pave a 17638 foot section of the John Alstott road in Jackson township Corydon Indiana. Bids due July 6 1920 at 2:00 PM with bonds double the bid and noncollusion affidavit required. Work to be let to lowest responsible bidder with completion time set after award.

Jackson Township Harrison County Indiana John Alstott Board of Commissioners State Board of Commisioners Said County Sam C. Mauck Corydon, Inc Nhe

Dr Irvin Some Physician and Surgeon in Corydon

Dr Irvin H. Some, physician and surgeon, operates X rays and electrical treatments from his office and residence opposite the Red Mill in Corydon Indiana.

Irvin H. Some Red Mill Corydon Indiana

Dentist Dr Casper Serves Kentucky and Indiana Clinics

Notice states Dr W M Casper dentist will work at his Prandenburg Kentucky office on Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Saturday and at Leavenworth Indiana on Thursday and Friday starting Thursday April 8. Capital James PF Stucker has been very seriously ill for two weeks confined to bed, improved slightly this morning but remains in serious condition. He is past 8 years of age.

W. M. Casper Prandenburg Leavenworth Ind James PF Stucker Paali News

Adam Lagle Dies Sud­denly at 67 in Weblity Missouri

Adam Lagle, 67, died at his Weblity home on May 17 1920 from a stroke. Born near Bradford Indiana he married Nannie Deane. Survived by five children widow sister Emma Fouts and a sister-in-law Miss Grace Lacle. He lived westward thirty six years and worked in mining and later a slaving business. He served Webb City Council 1894 95. Funeral at Healiness Church with Rev Drecula Porter and burial in Webb City Cemetery.

Adam. Lagle Weblity Mp Lage Bradford Ind Isha Nannie Deane Emma Fouts America Mosier Webb City Garrison County Grace Lacle Georgetown

Gone To Europe on Business Trip for Mr Ray Ellis

Mr Ray Ellis sails from New York on the S S France to London for a two month business trip visiting Paris and Switzerland. He plans to tour military battlegrounds from the late war during the voyage. Mr Filis and children drive to Culver Indiana for two months at a cottage while Stanley Ellis attends six weeks of military training at the school.

Ray Ellis New York S. S France London Paris Switzerland Ellis Filis Culver Ind Stanley Ellis New Albany Courier-Journal

House and Lot for Sale in Corydon

A six room house with smoke house wood house cellar and large cistern plus poultry house is for sale in Corydon. Lot measures 121 by 180 feet and property is in first class condition. Inquiries at this office. Miss Maude Funk and George P Bornwasser were married at Wesley Chapel Parsonage June 16.

Corydon Maude Funk George P. Bornwasser New Albany Wesley Chapel Methodist Parsonage FR. W. Fish J. P. Funk

Mrs Amanda Wiseman Dies at 60 After Long Illness

Mrs Amanda Ellen Wiseman widow of Joseph H Wiseman died Saturday June 12 at her home near Blue River Chapel Scott township after a long battle with breast cancer She leaves four children Alis ieatrive Breeden Ora Stoner Jay and William Wiseman six grandchildren and two siblings John Smoots and Mrs Hiram Dooty Born September 28 1860 she would have turned sixty next birthday She married December 29 1885 and was active in United Brothers Church at Blue River Chapel Funeral services were held June 13 at Blue River Chapel with Rev J L Battram presiding Burial followed Nearby six former pupils served as pallbearers including W C Rothrock W Rosenbarger James Sauerheber Frank Conrad Alva Wiseman and Martin Engleman.

Stockbridge Laconia Presbyterian Church Stoy Hreeves Cora Jessie Louisville Laconia Andrew Bauman Cite Fiewitt J. Cunningham Verdan Brown Davidson Maud Boone Lester Stiles Mathes Mauckport Worth Louis- Ville Mars Annie Forbes Claud McIntire Ben and Myre David Prashear Latham, Lll Airs Brashear South Toone J. GB Shields Wayne Cunningham Depauw Walter Crosier Marion Faith Coarydor Boone Township Rev Davis Laura Brown Elmer Brown Shively George John Kalmeyr Miss Brown South Boone Amanda Ellen Wiseman Joseph H. Wiseman Blue River Chapel Scott Township Alis Fieatrive Breeden Clarence Breeden Ora Stoner Willard Stoner Lanesville Jay William Wiseman New John Smoots Palisade Minn Hiram Dooty Ames Iowa Ais. Wiseman Smoots United Brothers Church Islue River Chapel Hfe Plue River Chapel J. L. Battram Corydon

Local notes from Clifton area recount many visits and travels

Numerous residents and relatives are mentioned visiting kin in Louisville New Albany Laconia West Point and Bloomington WL. Names include Arnold Walters Williar Robinson Pryant Mason and Brashears. Several family ties are noted with remarks on health travels and a funeral in Latham Illinois.

Cele Walters Leon Litchfield Ray Williar Fern John Henry Dale Williar Tlaconia Laconia George Robinson Rosewood Fred Knear Wm. Arnold George Brown Ray Washington Township W. Robinson Viarry Williar Louisville New Albany Lydia May Marssie Louis Ville Weaver Rehoboth Mildred Robinson Loran Pryant Near Rehoboth Cole Walters West Point Willie Bennett Afr George Mason Bloomington Nathan Williar George Flora East

Farm For Sale in Boone Township With House and Barn

Fine acreage offered at either 160 or 240 acres all titulable land. Includes a good seven room house and a barn. For particulars contact Edwin C. Wilstar Eureka phone Laconia Indiana jn 23 3w.

Boone Township Edwin C. Wilstar Eureka Phone Laconia Ind

Posey Township Man Dies Suddenly at Home

Moses Kelly aged about sixty eight, of Posey township, died Wednesday morning from heart trouble. Survived by wife, three sons William of Kentucky, John and Harry of Corydon, daughter Nora Sandbach of New Albany. Funeral Friday at the M E church in Elizabeth, burial in Elizabeth cemetery.

Moses Kelly Posey Township Mr. Kelly Kentucky John Harry Corydon Nora Sandbach New Albang

Chautauqua Officers Elected At Library Meeting

Chautauqua guarantors held a Sunday gathering at the Library to elect officers for the next term. Frank Self and Frank Wright retired after three years. To. Hudson was named Chairman Ruskin Rowe Secretary and Sam Riley Treasurer. The group urged continued community support for the July 14 to July 19 session.

Chautauqua Frank Self Frank RB. Wright Cecil Miles To. Hudson Ruskin Rowe Sam Riely

Grand Picnic at Philo Rethrock's Mil July 2 1920

Spencer Township Grange No 2212 invites all Harrison County Granges and residents to its annual picnic at Philo Rethrock's Mil in Tion July 2 1920. Everett McClure state master of Aurora Hon W Royle state lecturer of ColNese Corner Ohio Hon C W Thomas and Hon C W Cook of Corydon are expected to address attendees. There will be games for youth and a refreshment stand. The event promises a profitable and enjoyable day for all members and nonmembers.

Spencer Township Philo Rethrock Everett McClure Aurora W. Royle ColNese Corner Ohio C. W. Thomas C. W. Cook Corydon Groun Flarrison Srange

Oak Grove Cemetery Fund Planned For Clean and Upkeep

Arrangements are under way to create a fund to clean and maintain Oak Grove Cemetery northwest of Corydon. Local ladies are selected to collect donations and oversee work, aiming to make the cemetery a model country burial ground in the county. Owners of lots and friends are urged to contribute generously. Committee members include Mrs. O. D. Wilson Mrs. Joe T. McClaren Mrs. D.C. Davis Mrs. Wesley Blake and Mrs. James Seig with Daisy Blair as secretary and Leona Davis treasurer.

Oak Grove Corydon O. D. Wilson Joe T. McClaren D.C. Davis Wesley Blake James Seig Daisy Blair Secy Leona Davis Treag

Fine Holstein Bull For Sale From N Burgess

One pure bred Holstein bull 20 months old for sale. Described as a fine individual, well broken, can be led like a horse. Location jnift 4w IL. Seller N Burgess.

Wheat harvest undercuts county crop outlook

The Wheat Crop Farmers of the county begin harvest amid light yields. Late sowing and frost have reduced acreage, with only a third of average wheat expected. Some fields show potential heads, but overall the crop outlook remains weak per William Taylor, owner of the White MU, a food authority on wheat.

William Taylor White MU

Two Weddings at Mrs. Deatrick’s Boarding House

The boarding house at 201 Vincennes street hosted two weddings on Thursday night as Mrs. Mary F. Deatrick, George W. Johnson, Samuela A. Voyles, and Mrs. Gertie Burton were united in marriage by Rev. W. H. Howerton of the Main Street Methodist church. Albert R. Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jasper N. Davis, writes from York Nebraska about oil-field work in Oklahoma, investments, and a plan to visit Corydon before summer’s end. He notes Nebraska crops and a potential normal wheat yield unless unforeseen events occur.

Mary FE. Deatrick Vincennes Street Deatricck George W. Johnson Samuela A. Voyles Gertie Burton W. H. Howerton Main Street Methodist Church New Albany Tribune Albert R. Davis Jasper N. Davis Spencer Township York Nebraska Albert Oklahoma Louden Corydon Nebraska

Tee Cream Social at Highland July Fourth Ice Cream Event

An ice cream social will be held at Highland on July 4 starting at 1 p m and continuing into the afternoon. Residents are invited to attend the community gathering for dessert and fellowship.

Highland

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Styleplus Palm Beach THE W. H. Keller Company State of Indiana Harrison County, Se Morgan Township Fl. N. Fessel Auditor Harrison Co Adam Lagle T Hs Missouri Bown IN Phil County Europe Clifton Mr. Win. Arnold Jacob Schweitzer Nathan Willar Elizabeth Nate Williar Agnes Brashears Latham Ilinois D. W. Proshears J. W W. Thompom Slae Tunell M. E. Church Fllgabeth Elizabeth Cemetery Self Wright Miles Hudson Howe Biely Oak Grove Cemetery Jnift N. Burgess
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