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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1917

Page

7

Linen automobile caps for ladies at Griffin's store

The Corydon Democrat notes Griffin's offering linen ladies caps and mentions other local items and ads. James Glenn of Birdseye visits with relatives on Wednesday. Various notices include sales, farming jobs, and civic matters in Harrison County Indiana.

Griffin’s James Glenn Birdseye George R. Sherman George K Eleanor Annis Alexandria Shermen Marckport Sherman James A. Watson Corydon Mr. Sherman The Jarecki Chemical Company Cincinnati

Journal notes and notices from Elizabeth area listings

Local items include sales and inquiries for livestock and hats at Griffin's, theater ads for Aaron Boggs freshman play, visitors Roscoe Johnson and Lettie Robinson, rent notices, upcoming Harrison township commencement, and various personal announcements from Elizabeth and surrounding towns.

Aaron Boggs Roscoe Johnson Montana Elizabeth

Judges preside as Harrison Circuit Court opens May term

The May term of Harrison Circuit Court opened last Monday with Judge Ridley presiding over initial motions. Judge John M. Paris took the bench to hear the evidence in Trowbridge vs Swan on Monday and Tuesday. Special Judges Judge Roberts of Rockport and Judge Kiper of Booneville also heard matters on their assigned days.

Harrison Circuit Court Ridley John M. Paris Trowbridge Swan Roberts Rockport Kiper Booneville van 8. Stotsenburg John H. Weathers New Albany Burdette C. Lutz Charlestown Ralph J. Roberts

Webster Township farmer supports Harrison county bond offer

Bernard McPhilips of Webster township visited Corydon on business. An eighty two year old farmer born in Ireland, he is considered a progressive citizen and favors accepting the 350000 offered to Harrison county by Indiana. He stated I am in favor of doing better instead of worse.

Harrison County Indiana Bernard McPhilips Webster Township Corydon McPhilips Ireland D. W. Lemmon Boone Township

Ribbons and births as Corydon notes and visits

Community notes from Corydon report family news in Boone township with births and names, illnesses and recoveries, visits by doctors and friends, grain and farming concerns, court and jury remarks, and local events at Foley’s Confectionery and the Senior Class play.

Increasing Corn Yield in County Agriculture Notes

A county extension outline advises farmers on seed quality soil preparation and planting. J W G Loudon chairs the Corn and Wheat committee and urges careful seed selection even as acreage increases are limited to boost per acre yield.

J. W.G. Loudon

Miller Beanblossom duo wed at Heth township home

Nellie M. Miller and Ward M. Beanblossom, prominent teachers from Heth township, were married at Rev. McVey's home on April 29. The bride is the daughter of George M. and Nancy M. Miller and known for her generous nature. The groom, son of H P. and Kate Beanblossom of Mauckport, is described as cultured with bright promise. Friends wish them sunshine and happiness on their voyage ahead.

Nellie M. Miller Ward M. Beanblossom Heth Township 8. McVey George M Nancy M. Miller H. P Kate Beaublossom Mauckport

Fire Ruins J. G. Zabel Hardware Store in Lanesville

A Monday night blaze destroyed the end of the building housing J. G. Zabel’s hardware room and Mr. John Ham’s auto truck. Zabel lost stock of farm implements and wagons plus fertilizers worth thousands. Townspeople confined the fire within the hull of the building. origin unknown though careless match near gasoline is suspected. Some insurance coverage existed but totals not learned.

Lanesville J. G. Zabel John Ham

Mothers Day Observances Across Churches Next Sunday

Mothers Day will be observed nationwide next Sunday May 13 with special church and Sunday School services. Many congregations plan appropriate services and some will hold dinners for older mothers and fathers at the Corydon Christian Church basement. All mothers and fathers are urged to attend.

Christian Church Corydon

Notice to Cane Growers by John Alstott

Cane growers are urged to notice that I will not take care of custom crops of cane this year until after I have worked my own crop this fall. John Alstott.

John Alstott

Local Marriage Licenses and a Romantic Evening

Marriage license records for Oscar J. Conrad with Flora M Baxiey and Lee A. Smith with Rose E. Spencer appear. A note mentions the romantic affair of Aaron and Lizzie Mandelia taking place Thursday evening at the Auditorium.

Aaron Boggs Oscar J. Conrad Flora M Baxiey Lee A. Smith Rose E. Spencer Aaron Lizzie Mandelia

Notice of Petition for Free Gravel Road in Harrison County

A petition has been filed with Harrison County Indiana seeking a free gravel or macadam road between Spencer and Blue River townships. The Board of Commissioners will hear it on the June 24, 1917 session. signers include James Bird and Ed Simon.

Spencer Blue River Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners State of Depauw Market Su Spencer Township George F. Waltz James Bird Ed Simon State of Indiana Coryden Spencer, Harrison and Scott Julius Rothrock Garety Said County

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