Seed corn buyers flock to McGrains as orders arrive
Albert and Dowling McGrain, young farmers, process about 8000 bushels of corn last year aiming for 800 bushels seed. They grade seed corn with a Hero Seed Corn Grader and sell Reed's Yellow Dent at 5.00 per bushel. Visitors include two Decatur county growers who bought 325 worth of seed. Clarence Hendrick to auction his Morgan township property on Friday March 15 1915 with farm equipment, livestock, grain, and other items. sale at 10 A.M. Herman Fessel, Auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert and
Dowling McGrain
Reed
McGrain Brothers
Decatur County
Indiana
Linus
Clarence Hendrick
Morgan Township
Reinhard Ferock
Corydon Junction
Jersey
Oliver
Herman Fessel
Liquor License Renewal Sought by Lanesville Keepers
Peter Elbers and Joseph Bauer of Lanesville filed notices in Corydon to renew their liquor licenses at the April Board of Commissioners term. Indiana law restricting liquor sales after April 2 faces possible change if the Supreme Court upholds Judge Fred M. Hostetter's ruling declaring the statute unconstitutional. renewal efforts proceed ahead of April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Elbers
Joseph Bauer
Lanesville
Corydon
The
Democrat
Board of Commissioners
Indiana
Fred M. Hostetter
Evansville
Supreme Court of Indiana
Hosletter
Red Cross Seeks More Help After February 1918 Effort
Community thanks volunteers for February 1918 Red Cross output including 345 hospital shirts 97 bed socks 47 knitted sweaters 29 pairs knitted socks 1 muffler 41 pairs wristlets 6 knitted helmets and 1521 surgical dressings. Call to continue and invite women in Corydon Harrison to join the workshop with Mrs. Frank R. Wright as chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Corydon and
Harrison
Frank R. Wright
Frost Proof Cabbage Plants For Sale In Corydon
Vendor offers frost proof cabbage plants at 25 cents a hundred with delivery to Mrs Emma Miller's grocery in Corydon Indiana. Ready around April 1. Contact Mrs D C Davis at R R 4 Eureka Corydon by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Miller
Corydon
D. C. Davis
Ind. R. R
Eureka
Knight of Pythias work in Knight rank Thursday night
Attention K of P events a Knight rank work session set for Thursday night March 7. All Knights urged to attend. An available three room suite in red gum is offered at good prices. J. L. Rowe & Son advertise this sale of home furnishings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Rowe & Sona
Death of Mauckport resident William Flora at 78
William Harrison Flora of Mauckport aged 78 died at his home on Saturday March 2. He was one of the county’s oldest citizens and was born in Mauckport. Funeral services were held Monday at the Methodist church with Rev. Bennett officiating. Burial was in Flora cemetery. Survived by his second wife Alice Eaton and four children from his first marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harrison Flora
Mauckport
Methodist Church
Bennett
Flora
Sallie Trotter
Alice Eaton
Fred Winkler
Denver
Colorado
Ben Yeager
Will H
James K., Flora
Leifier McRae and Eigar McRae Wed in Elizabeth
Miss Hattie Lefler and Mr Eigar McRae were married at Elizabeth on Thursday February 14 by Rev G H Edwards pastor of Elizabeth M E church. The ceremony was at the pastor's home and the couple will reside in Beeton county where the groom has work. May they have a long happy life. Barley flour advertised by Corydon Elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Ke, Lefler
Eigar McRae
Elizabeth
G. H. Edwards
Elizabeth M. E
Waas
J. W. McRae
Posey Township
Henry Leffler
M. E. Church
Beoton County
McRae
Glenda Meyers Birth and Death Notice and Local Legislative Update
Glenda Meyers born July 1 1917 died Feb 18 1918 after pneumonia at seven months eighteen days left grieving parents two brothers Oilie Addie Martha Orland and siblings. Also note Hon Elmore Thomas Kentucky legislature from Harrison county Republican praises duties and liquor position. Garden tools advertised by W H Bullett & Sona Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenda Meyers
Oscar Sturms
Elmore Thomas
Kentucky
Louisville
Thomas
Harrison County
Harrison County Belgian Horse Company Chooses Officers
The Harrison County Belgian Horse Company met in the County Recorder’s office and elected Joseph Lane as President Fred Gert as Secretary John Day as Treasurer. Directors are Thomas Lee John A Krause George O Devol Jacob Haub and Thomas Shireman. They own Omer a seven year old registered Belgian draft stallion used for breeding and kept at the Fair Grounds. Harve LaHue had the horse shod in town Monday. he weighs 1940 pounds. Get pipe fittings and mill supplies from J J Bullett Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Belgian Horse Company
County Recorder's Office
Joseph Lane
Fred [Gert
John Day
Thomas Lee
John A. Krause
George O. Devol
Jacob Haub
Thomas Shireman
Omer
Harve LaHue
Candidates for Democratic Nomination in Primary Election
Primary election Tuesday May 7 1914 outlines Democratic nomination process. Ballot and eligibility details are listed with key dates for filing and campaigning.
William E. Con Nominates for Indiana Third District
William E Con seeks the Democratic nomination for Representative in Congress in Indiana's Third District. The action rests with the Democratic party of the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E.con
Indiana
Democratic Party
Bowling Seeks Democratic Nomination for Harri son Assessor
John E. Bowling declared his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for the Harri son County Indiana Assessor, subject to the party’s proceedings in the county.
Democratic Treasurer Candidates Named for Harrison County
The Harri JAP W Turley Peter A Burton and J D Burnf are listed as Democratic nominees seeking the treasurer nomination in Harrison County. The filing notes party action and candidate names in the race.
Harrison County Indiana Sheriff Candidates Form Slates
Sheriff Oscar Harrison and John S. Martin seek the Democratic nomination for Harrison County Sheriff in Indiana. John K. Morris also runs for the party nomination, subject to the county Democratic organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Harrison
Harrison County
Indiana
Said County
John S. Martin
Industrious Young Farmer John D. Flock Seeks Trustee Nomination
John D. Flock announces Democratic nomination bid for Scott township trustee. A 31 year old Scott native, he is described as a sober honest industrious farmer with no prior elected office, seen as qualified to serve competently if nominated and elected. Straw hay and wallpaper ads appear in the issue. m6-3w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Flock
Scott Township
John D.flock
Flock
Scott
Harrison County Recorder Candidates Reflect Democratic Nomination
Oswell Martins, Henry W. Denbo, and Levi V. Brown appear as Democratic nomination candidates for Recorder of Harrison County Indiana, each subject to the action of the county party. The notice lists their candidacies and reflects party processes guiding the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswell Martins
Harrison County
Indiana
Henry W. Denbo
Levi V. Brown
Democratic Party
Said County
Township Party Nominations Listed for Various Townships
Multiple candidates are shown for Democratic nominations across Posey Webster Franklin Harrison Scott Spencer and Morzano townships with notes that these runs depend on the Democratic party action. Names include Clinton Fink Ed Sappenfield Jacob Zollman George Miller Albert Messmer Cary Watson and Joseph Wettelfinger among others.
Married Forty Years In Boone Township Family Honored
Joel F. Russel of Boone township marks his fortieth wedding anniversary with a note to the Corydon Democrat editor. He wed Miss Sadie Meisner on March 6 1878 riding to their home on horse back using side saddles, a custom then common. The couple, now well regarded, remain happy and prosperous with many friends. Public notices advertise a March 16 auction at Bradford, plus local listings for eye care and seed oats availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel F. Russel
Boone Township
Corydon
Democrat
Russel
Henry Meisner
Sadie
Mrs. Russel
Marriage of Miss Nova Jenkins and Lt Floyd B Rickett M D
Miss Nova Jenkins of Burnville married Lieutenant Floyd B Rickett M D in Louisville on February 22. Rickett, a Fort Riley medical inspector, is son of Mr and Mrs Blythe Rickett. Mrs Rickett teaches at New Salisbury High School and is sister of Mrs A O Deweese. Rickett will join her after the school term. Democrat offers congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nova Jenkins
Spencer Jenkins
Burnville
Floyd B. Rickett
Louisville
Rickett
New Salisbury
A. O. Deweese
University of St. Louis
Jefferson School of Medicine
Union City
Fort Riley
Kansas
Blythe Rickett
St. Louis
Fort Riely
Little Son Dies Near Corydon
Blaine Loyd Sieg aged fifteen months died at home two miles west of Corydon after a brief illness of nervous and spinal trouble and bowel inflammation. Funeral services were held at Bethany A B church two miles west of Corydon with Rev. J L Battram officiating. burial followed at Oak Grove cemetery. He is survived by his parents and a three year old sister Modell. The notice closes with a local advertisement for J J Bullett & Son paints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Lioyd
Harold Sieg
Corydon
Bethany A. B. Church
J. L. Battram
Oak Grove
Modell
Keep the Kidneys Well Corydon Ad
A Corydon advertisement urges readers to use Dean's Kidney Pills to treat kidney issues. It features A W Rothrock's testimonial about back pain irregular kidney secretions and relief after two boxes, priced 60 cents, from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Dean
A. W. Rothrock
Sale at Coryden Junction near William Embs property
A sale is set for Tuesday March 12 1918 at ten o clock A M three miles north of Coryden Junction to liquidate William Embs property identified as parcel 127 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Embs
Sale
Coryden Junction
Judgment Affirmed for Medlock Against R A Co
Albert C. Medlock of this place had a 7000 judgment in the Harrison Circuit Court against the Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville Railroad Co. affirmed by the Supreme Court. Interest accrues since the ruling, bringing the total to about 7840. Medlock was injured at Orleans when a flat car brick lay relting off on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert C. Medlock
Harrison
Chicago
Indianapolis
Louisville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Attention K
P's
W. Hi
Simmons
J. L. Rowe & Sons
Food Administration
C. Blaine Hays
J.J. Bullett
Corydon Elevator
Glenda
Oilie
Addie
Martha
Orland
Thomas the Legislator
W. H. Bullett & Sona, Inc
Belgian Horse Company
J. J. Bullett & Son
Congress
John E. Bowling
O4ro
J.D. Burnf
Jap W. Turley
Peter A. Burton
Harrigan County
John K. Morris
F. O. B. Flint
Mich
Chevrolet
M. Byrne & Sons, Distributors
Byrneville, Indiana
Straw
Hay
Clever
Timothy
Clinton Fink
ED. C. Sappenfield
Jackson Township
John Mecuriel
Franklin Township
Oba D. Fouts
Morzano Township
Said
Amat Kirkham
Webster Township
Democratc Party
Said Township
Jacob Zollman
Prankiie Township
Joseph A. Wettelfinger
Trnstee
Spencer Township
Frank Cunningham
Harrison Township
George Bo Miller
Democratc
Albert Messmer
Cary Watson
A. A. Kintnfr
George J. Hauz
John D. Lock
John H. Wolfe, Jr
Paul F&f. Seipel
Bradford
Alt Lanesville
Hottell
Keller's Shoe Shop
Scouts
Blaine Lioyd Sieg
Morrison Big Brand Animal Matter Fertilizers
William Cahoe
Crandall Exchange
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