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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1922
Page
8
All candidates for nominations in the upcoming May 2 primary must file declarations in the county clerk’s office before April 2 to have their names on their party ticket. They are urged to act promptly to ensure inclusion on the ballot.
The firm advertises shingles metal and felt roofing and concrete blocks for repairs or new building. Call J. J. Bullett & Son for current prices and availability. M-8-4-w.
Fred Boldt and Frank Ritchie visited on business while Mrs. Catherine Atz of Milltown died aged 82. A 10 pound boy named Marshal Marion arrived Feb 28 to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Judd. Several residents recover from grip and pneumonia as others travel for work or visit relatives. Obituary highlights Catherine Atz, long resident of Milltown, who died Feb 26 after a life of faith and family ties. For sale: four dozen black S C Minorcas chickens from Maplewood Hatcheries in Lanesville Ind.
The article explains using corrosive sublimate to control potato diseases like scab black scurf and black leg in Harrison County. It details preparation in three old barrels hot water dissolving 7 ounces of poison, soaking potatoes for 90 minutes, repeated four times then a fifth without new poison, drying and draining safely. It warns against metal containers and warns the solution is highly poisonous.
J J Bullett and Son announce a new stock of Dr Hess poultry and stock foods and remedies. Buy a package to keep your stock and poultry healthy. M 8 4 W.
Mrs Louisa Hoffman widow of George Hoffman aged 72 died February 21 at her daughter Mrs Charles Garing home in New Albany where she had lived since her husband’s death about eight years ago. Funeral was held last Thursday at St Marys Catholic church in New Albany with burial in St Marys cemetery.
J. J. Bullett and Son advertise field poultry and garden fencing yard and farm gates steel posts and Fence Streechers with a promise that prices are right and invites call to investigate MM-8-4-w
Depauw residents recover from influenza as the town plans protracted meetings. Local visits include Loretta Davis and the Seacat family. Upcoming plays, lectures, school reorganizations, and post office appointments share space with illness updates and neighborly visits.
In the Louisville Federal Court case, Mrs Zeilla McGrain Lowery and her four children sue the Hert estate over transfers to American Creosoting. Otto Gresham testified that Lowery stock was worth more than $25,000 and that Hert bribed a patent examiner to secure the patent with help from two Indiana politicians. Judge Evans will issue a decision by March 13.
A for sale notice offers a new Corvdon home at a very reasonable price. The listing references Tuvik last year and the agency name OTD Capital Real State Agency in Corvdon.
Roscoe H. Lewis was elected exalted ruler at the New Albany Lodge of Elks during the regular meeting. Other officers elected include Herman F. Bettinger, Sherman Minton, Dr. A. S. Widman, J. A. Kraft, William A. Beach, Walter V. Bullett, and John Klarer. M. E. Gable was chosen representative to the Grand Lodge with George H. Hester as alternate. Two new members joined and 55 more await initiation with a large class planned at the next meeting.
Mr and Mrs J H Dannreuther of New Salisbury announce the marriage of their daughter Anna Margaret to Mr Jasper Williams of Foresman Ind The marriage occurred Wednesday March 1 Readers join in best wishes for a long and happy life for the couple
All persons having accounts against the late Michael Gehlibach are requested to present the same to the undersigned for settlement. All persons owing said Michael Gehlbach are requested to call and settle. Jacob H. Gehlbach, M-8-2-W. Corydon R. R. 1.
On March 1 the town marked the anniversary of the births of Henry Shuck aged eighty six and David Salts aged eighty. Shuck had long been homebound while Salts, crippled by a stroke, could still sit with aid. Both men were regarded as good and having many friends.
An outbreak of chicken pox hits the community with many cases of flu in the school district, while Waldo Nale is reported with typhoid fever. Florence Kennedy tends her elderly father near Palmyra as others visit relatives in Iowa and Kentucky as news arrives of Mr Shroat’s death in Kentucky.
Andrew Julius Shafer son of James and Cora Shafer was born March 19 1915 and died March 1 1922 at age six years eleven months thirteen days. He leaves father mother two brothers Frank and Hughes five sisters Zelia Jewel Vina Mary and Luella. He suffered patiently and was loved by teachers classmates and friends who brought him gifts and who will miss him. Grace Brown teacher notes his Sunday School attendance and good conduct. Try a sack of Extra Fancy Paint Carnation Flour. Packed in cotton sacks. 8-7-1f.
Rebeca Pirtle, 77, living four miles south of Marengo Indiana, was accidentally burned to death when her clothing caught fire from a hot stove while preparing supper. Her husband Joseph Pirtle, 72, and a grandson were at the barn. James Newel was in an adjoining room when the blaze started.
Two good farm mares 7 and 10 years old for sale. Both gentle, good workers and sound. One in foal to Belgian horse. the other to be bred this spring if desired. Will sell reasonable and take nine months late without interest. Contact Lewis A. Stot & Son at Cloverdale Farm three miles north of Corydon.
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