More Pay for Soldiers Overseas After July 1
Soldiers who served overseas after July 1 1919 will receive extra pay under a new ruling by the American Legion. The rate rises to 20 percent for service after July 1 1919, with privates receiving $33 monthly instead of $26. About 600,000 entitled, needing $1,800,000 to settle claims, must apply to the finance claims division in Washington for blanks, supplying name and address and signing requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Sheridan
American Legion
Indianapolis
Legion
Washington City
Sherman
Director of Finance
Aivi Sion
Washington, D. C
Our New Residents in Harrison County Farms Sold to Kentucky Buyers
A Chicago county newspaper notes many Harrison county farms were sold to Kentucky buyers over the past year. Buyers came from varied parts of Kentucky, paying high prices due to mining prospects and soil quality. The article praises the immigrants as good citizens and mentions a local restaurant lunch promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Blue River Township
Harrison County
Democratic candidates can advertise in our paper at standard rates
The paper will publish candidate advertising at 4 cents per line for regular type and 28 cents per inch for display ads. Two write ups are provided at announcement. further space charged at the same rates. The paper will not engage in factional politics or publish personal attacks. Few candidates are running as many men focus on business.
Public Auction Near Corydon on March 24 1920
The undersigned will sell at public auction at his residence five miles southwest of Corydon on Wednesday March 24 1920 the following personal property Mower binder hay rake wheat drill corn drill disc harrow steel roller drag saw sixty tooth harrow two breaking plows jumping shovel two cultivators double trees cider mill corn shelter washing machine spray pump sledge hammer other hammers saws axes hoes dinner bell scythes household goods table chairs stove jars cans and many other articles Also two farm wagons spring wagon buggy manure spreader cutting box three sets harness three bridles two pairs check lines saddle forks two horses two cows two calves two dozen chickens and about 150 bushels of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Magazine Subscription Price Increases Announced
Foster W. Cook announces a temporary rise in magazine subscription rates. American and major titles will shift to two dollars annually while some others stay at one dollar. renewals at expiration will be charged the new rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enees
Nesta
People’s Home Journal
Davis for Commissioner Fletch Davis Declares Candidacy
Davis known as Fletch announces Democratic bid for Harrison County First District Commissioner. A longtime auctioneer and former Harris County Fair ringmaster with a clean public record, he previously served as Spencer township trustee and two terms as county commissioner. Large landowner and loyal Democrat in good standing. Special prices on buggies. Becker and Song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert F. Davis
Fletch
Davis
Harrson County
Harrison County
Spencer Township
Harrison Counties
For Sale Baritone Horn by G. Conn in good condition
Real baritone horn for sale at R. L. Miller's grocery. Silver plated G. Conn make in first class shape and ready for quick action. noted as a bargain. Contact Edwin Decker for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Miller's Grocery
Edwin Decker
Doan's Kidney Pills End Back Pain and Kidney Ailments
Corydon resident Roscoe J. Zimmerman testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his back and kidney troubles after a four year strain and a later injury. He confirms the pills strengthened his back and kidneys, recommending them to others. Price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe J. Zimmerman
N. Market St
Corydon
Dean
Doan
Mfrs
Buffalo, N. Y
Notice of Petition For New Highway in Harrison Township
Petition to locate a new public highway in Harrison Township Harrison County Indiana will be presented at the March Term 1920 of the Board of Commissioners. The petition lists freeholders in the area and names property owners along the proposed route seeking three supervisors to view the highway. Signed by Geo H Davis and 17 others. SAM C MAUCK Auditor of Harrison County Indiana Clyde R Lutnick Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Harrison County
Idiana
Harrison Township
Indiana
Harrison
S. S
Tee
Rod Thai
Wdd
Seymour Walk
Millard Fitton
James Davis
Rauchel A. Hickman
Kllenl Hickman
George H Davis
James Fulkerson
Charles L. Stevens
Jacob Pepper
Juhbo P Wurm
Geo H. Davis
State of
Harrison Circuit
State of Indiana
Edmund S Lincoln
Sam McFall
Hattie McFall
Dora McFall
Otper
Quigsey McFall
C. Blaine
Harrion
Corydon
James A. Watson
Harrison Circuit Court
Petition to Improve Highway in Washington Township Harrison County
Notice to voters and taxpayers of Washington Township Indiana that J L Simier and 50 others filed a petition in the county auditor office asking for paving of the Wesley Chapel road with slope crushed rock and other material. The board of commissioners will hear the petition on April 6 1920 in Wash ington Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Simier
Washington Township
Harrison County
Indiana
J. L. sSimer
Wesley Chapel
New Amsterdam and
Valley City
Townstip
Souto
Wesley Chapel Road
Heth
Board of Commissioners
Semc
Mauck
Special church service for Odd Fellows in Corydon March 14 1920
Notice lists a special Sunday service at M E Church Corydon on March 14 1920 at 6 20 pm led by Rev J G Moore with sermon The Golden Glow of Brotherhood prepared for Odd Fellows. Secretary J W Rest urges attendance and Rev C D Bowman conducts Presbyterian services at Laconia with George F Johnson of Louisville singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
J. G. Moore
Brotherhood
J. W
C. D. Bowman
Laconia Presbyterian Church
George F. Johnson
Louisville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Posenbarger’s
Tvan
L. Roserbarger
Rosenbarger
Ivan L. Rosenbarger
Becker & Sons
Keller
Essa Richard
Foster W. Cook
Becker & Song
Sam C.mauck
Clyde R. Lutiick
Atorney
Mit
Overland 4
Triplex
Overland
O. F
Henry G. Bye
DePauw
R. R
Geo. W. Barlow
Keystone Motors Company
Briscoe
Westcott
Saffer & Kirkham
Pennsylvania
C. Jordan
Ind
George W. Mower
Harrison Count
Decedent
David A. Siml
Essift Richard
State Board of Tax Commissioners
Board of Town Trustees
Board of Tax Commissioners
Frank E. Cropsey
Lee B. Wolfe
Correct English Publishing Co
Evanston
Illinois
Two Mile Pike
Queen Frooder
F. O. Jordan
White Mills
Grafonola
Victrola
Edison
New Albany
George W. Mowrer
David A. Simler
R. C. W. Cook
Adm.r
Morrison
John G. W. Stonecipher
Mary E. Stonecipher
Admi
Clyde R. Lottick
H. Buchanan
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