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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1922
Page
4
County Highway Superintendent W. G. Rhodes warns the public and heavy haulers to avoid hauling heavy loads on county roads when wet or thawing. The notice states violation will be prosecuted and urges compliance with the law. The text also includes an unrelated real estate listing for Sallie F. Shields of Crandall, Indiana.
Depauw community reports visitors including Miss Iola Bush and Miss Lorietta Davis. Dave Vaughn returns from his mother's funeral in Deland Illinois while Dan Davis visits from Middlesboro Kentucky. Kenton Davis joins D H S seniors from Date City. A play is announced for March 18 at Depauw High School. Local stock oats and sales from J Grabel's in Lanesville are advertised.
The note mentions no flu cases, wedding plans loom, and wheat looks healthy. Mr and Mrs John Walters and family visited Mr and Mrs John Stiner and family Sunday. A gathering at Throcket Luther’s home featured music and a late departure with hopes to meet again. Several locals visited the Albin family Sunday evening and photographs were taken with hopes of good scenes.
Fry offers two sacks of Extra Fancy patent Carnation Flour packed in cotton sacks. Item dated 8 21.tf.
Dr BE W W Lindley chancellor of Kansas and Dr Lotus D Coffman president of Minnesota accepted invitations to speak at Indiana University commencement on June 7. Both are IU alumni. IU aims to have 26 living presidents attend and back for the exercises.
Farmer announces availability of frost proof cabbage plants and invites customers to place orders by calling Mrs. Clarence Kopp in Corydon.
Corydon High School boys beat New Salisbury High School by 27 to 12 at New Salisbury last Friday. Saturday featured Corydon Grade School girls matchups with Aurora Club of Louisville and Nazareth College girls of Louisville. Corydon girls defeated Nazareth College 25 to 5. Nazareth players included Pearl and Jean Bulleit and Morgan. Morgan is related to the Federal Bank Examiner who arranged transport and lodging for the team.
The sale of the personal property of the estate of George W. Hendrick deceased will be held at Corydon Junction on Friday March 24. The sale will begin at one o clock PM. A goodly amount of property will be sold. M-15-2-w.
Executor Jacob J. Zollman invites a public auction of the John Zabel estate on March 23 1922 at the late residence in Lanesville. Items include carpets beds stoves tables chairs wardrobes sofa and kitchen utensils with cash for items 5.90 or under and nine month credit for larger sums. John Wolfe as auctioneer. Also note advertising for a 1922 Chevrolet display at Horns Garage with call for demonstration.
Joseph Vaughn and son Meredith of Depauw came for business. Paul Nolot of Little St. Louis visited at the bank. George Kehrer of Cannelton visited Le Roy Kehrer’s family. John Hubert and Joe Lee went to Leavenworth on business. Edward Neal of Depauw, Walter Smith of Depauw, and Carrie Watts returned from Louisville after medical treatment. Paul Byram had tonsils and adenoids removed at St. Edwards Hospital. Mrs. Lizzie White to St. Edwards for tumor removal. George W. Baylor of Crawford County died near Fredericksburg after apoplexy aged seven. He leaves a wife, three daughters, a sister in Marengo, and brothers in Milltown and Canada. Burial was in Fredericksburg cemetery. Sunday visitors included Claud Deweese party and others. Frank Bye adding an addition on Main Street. Benjamin Ferguson and sons doing the carpentry. Claud Poe of Marengo visited Watts family. S A Johnson visiting New Albany. P Trotter of Corydon visited relatives. Gust Alz of New Albany visited home folks. J J Bullett & Son offer harness repairs and oiling.
Notices arrive after the column deadline and are moved to this side of the page for publication. Details of individuals events and dates are not provided in readable form within the fragment.
Charles McAdams seeks the Democratic nomination for Coroner of Harrison county Indiana subject to party rules at the primary day 2 Alva G Shrigley runs for Democratic party action in Harrison county at the May 2 primary Chas M Byrne seeks Democratic nomination for Trustee Jackson township May 2 Lawrence Trobaugh seeks Democratic nomination for Assessor Washington township August A Bocard seeks Democratic nomination for Assessor Spencer township May 2 all subject to party action and township rules
A readable regional item notes baby chick fountains, listing a 110cc capacity item at Miles Variety Store on M-15-3-w. The fragment hints at a small product display or promotion in a local shop setting.
Mrs Zola Pierson wife of Richard Pierson died at New Albany Monday night after a brief illness She was about twenty years old and is survived by her husband and six months old son Clarence The remains were brought to her parents home Mr and Mrs Al Press yesterday No funeral arrangements were made at press time For sale at reasonable prices Silver Love Wyandotte eggs from prize winning birds at the Louisville State Fair Also some cockerels Henry Bonames Corydon M 15 4 w
Mrs. Vina D. Benson of Evansville declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Vanderburg County Recorder in the primaries set for May 2. She is the wife of Dr. Robert E. Benson, a local physician born and raised in the county.
Display ad notes sale of personal property by R. W. Oldham and Curtis Burnett one mile east of Ramsey on Thursday March 23. A lot of good property will be sold.
Classified notice seeking a house keeper and four renters in Corydon Indiana.Reference to Robert Dewhurst at R R 3 with filing code M-8-3-w.
The Breeders' column offers Victor, an eight year old Black Grey Percheon Stallion, for living colt insurance at 12.00. Located at Louis Schilmiller’s farm two miles west of Elizabeth, Victor weighs 1750 pounds and has sired many fine colts. Owner John Luther Jr. notes care but non liability for accidents.
The undersigned offers a fine pure bred registered Jack at 12.00 to insure Don F. He is fifteen and a half hands high, 1100 pounds, eleven years old and has sired good colts each year in five years of ownership. Can show his progeny before breeding. Care taken to prevent accidents but I am not responsible for any that may occur. M 15 5 w.
The article explains green sprouting to prevent early storage sprouting in Harrison County. By exposing well stored potatoes to light after a dark period, sprouts form short green shoots about a quarter of an inch long, preserving vigor, improving growth, and speeding early maturity by about a week. Growers use corn cribs or crates. ensure protection from freezing and adequate light.
The Hoosier Elm Chapter D A R met March 6 at Mrs. Ed Lahue’s home. Ten standing committees were reappointed by Regent Miss Luckett. Mrs. R L Miner read a Florence Nightingale article from D A R magazine. Alice Williams of Tulsa was voted a member pending National Society action. Sandwiches and coffee were served after the program.
The sale of the personal property of George W. Henddrich, deceased, will be held Friday March 24 at Corydon Junction. The sale starts at one o'clock PM. Administrator Perry C. Hendrich leads the proceedings. complete notice appears elsewhere in the Democrat.
Advertising notice for a Quick Meal cook stove offered for sale at Edwards Graviss display at the northwest corner of 8th and York in Louisville Kentucky with auction date not specified.
Indian Creek Poultry Yards advertises pure bred single comb Brown Leghorns for eggs and chicks. Drowley and Son operate the Corydon Indiana establishment with order availability and farm-propagation emphasis.
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