24 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1909
Page
1
The Great Western spreader promises endless apron operation without cranking and front wheels aligned with the hind wheels. It spreads all barnyard manure, adjustable per acre without stopping the team, tears manure before throwing, turns in its own length, and claims long durability and doubled land cash value. Built of heavy 16 inch malleable fifth wheel.
The Rex corn drill features square steel tubing frame, a light 48 inch steel wheel with a 23 inch tire, and adjustable shovels. Side markers are operable by the driver, planting distance ranges from 3 to 4 feet with 12 to 24 inch drop, and fertilizer feed can be controlled without stopping the team. It’s not the cheapest but offers best value as a two horse drill.
The Great Western is valveless and marketed as the simplest up to date gasoline engine. It emphasizes easy operation, straightforward maintenance, and easier repair compared with other engines. A large illustrated catalog highlights features, construction, and advantages. Visit for a demonstration.
Father Conway, noted Catholic priest, delivered the first Lenten Noonday Conference at St Peter's Catholic Church in New York on March 2. The Catholic Truth Society of Harrison County plans to publish one sermon weekly until Easter, discussing faith, reason, and the Christian view of suffering and belief.
The Kannapel flouring mill on New Middletown's south side burned the evening of the 16th. Fire started in the southeast corner. origin unknown. Mill valued about 5000 with 1500 worth of grain and flour lost. Building insured for 3000. Erected by Anthony Kannapel Sr. and remodeled years ago. Owners consider rebuilding.
A. C. Taylor of 173 Corydon Ind offers 8 Buff Orpington hens and 1 rooster from prize-winning stock with 5 Corydon Fair first prizes in 1908, eggs 1.00 per 15. Also a pen of Brown Leghorn hens with eggs 0.50 per 15.
John Rudel a Jackson township farmer died in a fatal accident when a 60 foot dead snag he and his brother were felling fell toward him. The skull was crushed and all limbs broken. He was 50 and unmarried. Funeral at German Reform burial grounds near Krackman's Mill with Rev. C S Kriete preaching. He belonged to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Free Masons. He leaves his mother Mrs Margaret Rudel, sisters Miss Elizabeth Rudel and Mrs Rose Miller, and brothers William Rudel and Miss Maggie Rudel.
All persons indebted to the under signed are requested to call at the home of Mrs. M. E. Hess in Greeleyburg and settle. My wife will be there to receive payment. I am giving notice that those owing me may know where to pay, as I expect to remove from the county soon. KE, E. Zerior. m7 3w
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