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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1917
Page
8
The piece praises Wilson’s address as a modern guiding platform on world affairs. It contrasts Washington’s era with today’s interconnected world, urging peace without victory, freedom of seas, limits on armaments, and just alliances. It argues reason over force and the need for a Christian, just government backing diplomacy.
The German Mutual Fire Insurance Company of New Salisbury marked its fiftieth anniversary on March 3. Founded March 16, 1867, the long running firm lists original members and officers in German records. Current leaders include Pres. Wm Rudel and Sec. Geo Bopp, with losses totaling about $6000 paid over the decades.
Deacon Dubbs of Sorghum Center West Virginia will entertain at New Middletown Saturday night March 10 with a three act Rural Comedy. The jovial farmer and his ten characters promise humor and music plus husking bee dance and a suction sale to make all feel young and gay. Everyone urged to attend.
All mortgage holders must file exemptions in the County Auditor’s office between March 1 and May 1 1917. Affidavits must be submitted by April 30 1917. Sam C Marck Harrison Co Auditor Corydon Democrat seeks loan secured by real estate. Address X Y Z.
In Harrison County Indiana Circuit Court a petition by Frank L Crayden administrator of the John A Harrell estate seeks court order to sell real estate to pay debts. The hearing is set for May 7 1917 at Corydon Court House with Clerk's seal.
In Harrison County Indiana the case John W Emison vs Lonnie Cunningham seeks debt collection by attachment. The plaintiff alleges Cunningham is not a resident and must be a party. he must answer by May 7 1917 at Corydon Court House or risk a default. Judge James A Watson Clerk.
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners at Corydon Indiana invites sealed proposals for highway improvement by grading draining and paving with stone on the Paul Seipel et al road between Harrison and Webster townships. Bids due April 34 1917 at 2 pm with bonds equal to double the bid. affidavit of noncollusion required. The board may reject any or all bids and will set completion time after letting.
Mrs May Lone died February 20 1917 at Pine Village Indiana and was laid to rest in the local cemetery from pneumonia and measles She is survived by her husband seven sons Elmer Charles Noble Jacob Homer George Lane and daughter Mrs Lillie Riley plus grandchildren and many relatives The obituary notes her as a good mother and neighbor who will be missed with a poem reflecting mourning near Lanesville where she lived most of her life The piece ends with an advertisement for fine northern oats from G W See the Elevator before buying seed oats 7 2
Auction announces sale of farm personal property including livestock tools equipment and household goods. Sales start 10 o’clock a m and are conducted by Geo M Crandall and John Wolfe with J J Bullett & Son lumber ads and a birth announcement for a son named William Parker.
Notice to road contractors in Harrison county Indiana. The board of commissioners will receive sealed proposals for road improvement in Taylor township known as the Geo Crawford et al road. Proposals open April 3 1917 at 1 00 P M. Bonds to be approved by county commissioners. Let to lowest responsible bidder upon affidavit of no collusion. Auditor Sam C Mauck.
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