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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1922

Page

9

Prest-O-Lite Offers Great Battery Values For 1922

Prest-O-Lite presents a twofold offer to car owners with 1922 prices and the Prest-O-Plates noted as the world's best battery plates. Prices listed include 19.90 for a standard battery, 24.50 for a 6-volt type for several makes, and 32.30 for a 12-volt type for others. The ad emphasizes plate quality, long life, and the Prest-O-Lite guarantee with service stations ready to extend battery life and advise against unnecessary replacements.

BUICK Maxwell Chandler Oakland Hudson Essex

Trewitt Shields Firm Wins California School Contracts

Fresno civil engineers and construction managers Trewitt Sh ields secure three California school projects worth 360 000 at Taft 300 000 at Porterville Union and 450 000 at Reedley. Harry W Shields a former Harrison County boy ties to Corydon family through Eli Shields and Mrs Maurice Horn. A local Corydon ad promotes auto tops upholstery and repairs by Co M Evans with quick cabinet and truck body work.

Trewitt-Shields Fresno California Harry W. Shields Harrison County Becone Township Eli Shields Corydon Maurice Horn Taft Porterville Union Reedley

England to memorialize Washington birthplace

The Sulgrave Institution plans a joint British and American 100 member board to oversee Sulgrave Manor George Washington's birthplace. Trustees will hold the property in trust. President Harding had pledged an elm from Mount Vernon to Sulgrave Manor.

England Washington London Associated Press Sulgrave Institution America Sulgrave Manor George Washington Bers Warren G. Harding Mount Vernon Virginia

Water well drilling offered by James Mahan Georgetown Indiana

Water well services advertised with six eight or ten inch holes drilled cased and pumped. James Mahan of Georgetown Indiana urges contacting him before contracting elsewhere. Also a wanted ad seeks five farm workers for a large Bedford area farm by Cort S. Bharp 1226 West 17th Street Bedford Indiana.

James Mahan Georgetown Indiana Bedford Cort S. Bharp West 17Th Street Ind

Indiana Woman Doctor Weds Cuban Physician

Rockport Indiana March 11 Dr Ethel Stuteville of Rockport and Dr Robert A Hlernande of Santa Clara Cuba wed today ending a romance from college days in Indiana They plan to honeymoon then practice medicine in Cuba The bride previously led the women s ward at Western Kentucky Hospital Hopkinsville Kentucky Florence Roth seeks sewing work in Rockport with affordable prices.

Rockport Ind Ethel Stuteville Robert A. Hlernande Santa Clare Cuba Western Kentucky Hospital Hopkinsville Louisville Courier Journal

Corydon High Alumni Elect Officers For Year

The Corydon High School Alumni annual meeting elected officers: President Kean Irwin Vice President Mary Kirkham Secretary Mildred Farish and Treasurer Beveridge McClaren. J J Bullett Son offers shingles metal roofing felt roofing and concrete blocks for building needs.

Corydon High School Aluani Pres Kean Irwin Mary Kirkham Mildred Farish Beveridge McClaren J. J. Bullett & Son

Couple Bet Road Trip to Pacific Coast in Flivver

Bert Nachand and his wife plan an unlimited two year voyage from Jeffersonville to the Pacific Coast and back in a modified flivver truck. They will earn money on the road with no time limit, then return via Miami, Florida. The wager, details withheld, began after Nachand challenged a friend who jeered at not having funds to travel.

Bert Nachand Jeffersonville Mrs. Nachandy Pacific Coast Mr. Nachand Here Pacific

Banker charged over 660000 fraud closes Dickinson Trust

The Dickinson Trust Company of Richmond Indiana was closed by State Bank Commissioner Charles W Camp who says Edgar F Hiatt president unloaded about 660000 in securities without directors knowledge. Bank reserves restored order as depositors crowded the building and streets amid the closure. The last trust statement showed a 125000 surplus and 30650.60 in undivided profits.

Richmond Ind Associated Press Dickinson Trust Company Charles W. Camp State Bank Edgar F. Hiatt Camp Trust Company Louisville Courier-Journal

Death of Civil War Soldier Jacob Erb

Jacob Erb born October 20 1838 in Beaver County Pennsylvania died March 15 1922 near Palmyra aged 83 funeral at Hancock M E church conducted by Rev B S McNeely. He served in Co B 42 Indiana Vols and marched with Sherman to the sea. Survived by wife Rebecca Croyden two sons Robert E L Erb Leonard Erb and daughters Florence Kennedy Daisy Goss. one son Johnie predeceased him. He joined United Brethren Church years ago and lived a Christian life. He leaves fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Burial at Hancock Chapel cemetery. Everett K., grandson.

Jacob Erb Beaver County Penn Palmyra Rebecca Croyden Robert E. L. Erb Leonard Erb Los Angeles California Florence Kennedy Hancock Daisy Goss Johnie Co. B Indiana Sherman United Brethren Church Will Hobson Hancock Chapel M. E B. S. McNeely New Albany Ramsey

Thanks to friends for aid after our father’s death

Our family extends gratitude to neighbors for help and sympathy during the death and burial of Mr. Jacob Erb. We also thank friends for their expressions of love and respect. Mother and children. J. J. Bullett & Son advertise fencing supplies and farm gates with competitive prices. M-8-4-w.

Jacob Erb J. J. Bullett & Son

Raises Fine Poland China Hogs in a farmer's report

Letter from Joseph Bock of near DePauw praises his Big Type Poland China hogs. He describes a 14 month male at 700 pounds and predicts 1200 pounds at three years, plus two sows with large litters and a 925 pound sow. He notes nine piglets weekly and urges breeders to improve stock for the county.

Poland Joseph Bock DePauw Bock China

Easter Millinery Flowers Arrive at Miles Variety Store

A large new assortment of Easter and spring millinery flowers is now in stock at Miles Variety Store. Prices start at 10 cents and up, offering shoppers affordable decorative options for the season.

Miles Variety Store Miles Variedty

Farmers Eye Indiana Crops And Storage Levels

Indiana reserves on March 1 show corn at 76.4 million bushels, 45 percent of 1921 crop, second only to last year. Wheat reserves reach 4.11 million bushels, 17 percent of last year, with weather and poor conditions lowering prospects. Land values fall about $22 per acre. Planting tips advise early plowings, seed piece sizes, and seed usage for better stands.

Indiana United States Kansas Harrison County

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