Supplement to Corydon Democrat May 19 1915
Supplement to the Corydon Democrat published in Corydon Indiana on May 19 1915. The item presents the periodical issue formatting and local notices typical of early 20th century newspaper supplements.
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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
9
Supplement to the Corydon Democrat published in Corydon Indiana on May 19 1915. The item presents the periodical issue formatting and local notices typical of early 20th century newspaper supplements.
Wyandotte area notes health delays and busy farmers planting corn. Several residents named Lula Saltagaver, Victoria Conrad, Nora Saltagaver, Ora Shrigley, Ollie Shrigley, Ella Gatt, Irene MecCutcheon, and Mrs. Clarence Sharp appear in visits and household stays. A infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Louden died last Friday and was buried at Blue River. Funeral services were by Rev. Hedge.
A sequence of family and neighbor visits from Pleasant Valley notes multiple greetings among Harrel Ott Hoke Sappenfield Wenning and Lofton households. Conditions include Laura Sappenfield rheumatism and Aunt Betty Harrel in critical condition. Local clergyman Reverend Sloke celebrated an 85th birthday despite weather.
Waveland reports beneficial showers and busy farming days with corn planting. Local residents Philip Blank, William Blank, and Ed Dietrich visited New Albany. Emilie Walther returned from Louisville in fragile health but is improving. Community members Fred Schneider family, Loraine Lopp, Kierner family, Harve Hartman family, and Emma Kierner visited Blank household last Sunday. Relatives hosted by A Walther included Hauswald, Radmacher, Voelker, Zollman families and Miss Anna Zollman.
The Eureka Telephone Company will hold its annual meeting at Corydon Court House on the first Saturday in June, with the meeting called at 10 a.m. for business and the election in the afternoon. J. W. Swarens serves as secretary. Product listings include poultry foods and various veterinary remedies offered by J. J. Bulleit & Son.
Ninety five acre farm for sale about two miles from Corydon on Pike. Five acres of timber, a fine large orchard, a good dwelling house, fairly good outbuildings, a spring and two cisterns. A chance for someone to acquire a well located farm. For details inquire at this office.
Mrs. Andrew Bauman buys a five passenger car. Dr H Hurst moves to a nearby farm with family. Roy Forbis of Missouri visits his father Dr B F Forbis. Miss Anna Gladys Withers stays with her uncle and aunt. Memorial sermon May 23 at M E church led by Rev Ralph Pearson. Claude McIntyre went to Chicago for work. Rev Clinton D Bowman visits family then travels to Tennessee. Sunday schools report 86 Methodist and 53 Presbyterian attendees. Methodist school attendance 105 two weeks earlier. Fish fry postponed due to rain. Local fishing party visits Ohio River and Big Mouth Cave.
The board amended requirements for standard high schools under county supervision, mandating that trustees hire teachers endorsed by the County Superintendent. It is a drastic shift but unlikely to alter the county’s high school system, which has grown through close cooperation among the County Superintendent De Weese and trustees. They previously insisted on teachers with at least two years beyond high school and one year in a standard normal or college program in their teaching subjects.
Thomas Morgan unearthed about a half bushel of neat Indian flints on his Fredericksburg area farm last Sunday. In total 127 pieces, some four inches wide and six inches long, appeared to be buried in one spot and possibly unused, reported to Blue River Gazette editor John G. Martin after a visit to Corydon.
The undersigned authorize renting a large building once used by A L Bulletin as a blacksmith and carriage shop and a corner bakery building used by Oscar Shuck. Property is well located and rentable on reasonable terms. Tomato plants for sale at 10 cents a dozen. Mrs Wm Daniel Eureka Corydon Ind.
W. D. Thurber deputy state health commissioner visited Corydon to discuss tuberculosis control with residents. He cited Harrison county deaths totaling eleven in January through March, including three women and four men, with three male patients farmers. He urged strict precautions to prevent disease spread.
A 212 acre farm two miles north west of Corydon is offered for sale. It includes two separate farms with buildings, 22 acres of timber, most land in meadow and pasture, fruit trees, good cellars, five cisterns, ample barn space, a silo, and several outbuildings. Owner desires immediate sale and immediate possession is possible. Inquiries at this office 5238-tf.
Mr Terrell who ran the picture show at The New Grand has quit the business and moved to Crothersville in Jackson county. He says the show had not paid expenses for some time. Mr and Mrs Terrell are respected and regrets are felt at Corydon. Mr and Mrs C C Hubbard grow various plants and can supply at W H Bullett Sons Implement Store.
Petition filed in Harrison County Indiana for a 2 mile free gravel or macadam road between Pusey and Taylor townships. Hearing set for June term 1915 before the County Board of Commissioners. Signed by Benjamin Russell and others, with details on road width depth and materials.
At 2 pm on Friday May 28 1915 the Harrison County treasurer will offer for sale eighteen free gravel road bonds for Spencer township for road construction petitioned by Sherman Engleman and others. The bonds total 6300 and pay 4.5 percent interest semi annually with first due May 15 1916. Bonds sell at par with accrued interest. J D Pitman treasurer.
Sheriff Eli Miller gives notice of a two part sale of the defendant William Broeker real estate in Harrison County Indiana. First the rents and profits for a seven year term at public auction on May 22 1915 at Corydon Court House to satisfy Louisa B Seiler's judgment of 1855 40 with interest and costs. If needed the fee simple title will be offered at the same time and place to satisfy the judgment. Sale is exempt from valuation laws.
Notice to citizens of Lanesville and Franklin township Harrison county Indiana that Peter Elbers and four male residents will apply at the June Term 1915 to the county Board of Commissioners for license to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise drinking. The described premises are in a two story frame building on Main street lot three in Lanesville, Franklin township. The ground floor front room measures 30 by 17 feet with 10 foot ceiling and features a glass door and multiple interior doors.
In Harrison Circuit Court February Term 1915 Thomas B. Pedigo sues Catharine Anger and Richard B. Anger. A public auction will offer rents and profits for 258 acres of real estate in Harrison County on May 22 1915 at 10 AM at the court house Corydon Indiana to satisfy a decree 8277.20 plus interest and costs. If rents fail, the fee simple of the property may be sold to satisfy the decree. W E Jacobs right of way included. County Harrison. 228-30
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for grading draining and paving a highway known as the A. Q. Smith et al road located in Harrison and Webster townships. Bids due June 8 1915 at 2 PM with bond equal to double bid and affidavit of noncollusion required. The board may reject any or all bids and will set completion time after contract award.
Eggs offered at one dollar per fifteen. Pens score from 92 to 954 grams. Contact Eureka, phone. February 24 3m U G Watson. Wanted a male calf ready for service Jersey or Holstein preferred. Wa C Baelz Corydon Ind Eureka phone RR 4.
Notice to taxpayers of Harrison County Board of Review meeting in Corydon at the County Assessor's office starting June 7 1913 for forty days to equalize real estate and personal property assessments. Residents aggrieved by township assessments must appear and file written complaints. J L O Bannon Auditor Harrison County.
The undersigned owns Galan of F. M. Polk listed as owner in the certificate. Terms allow a limited number of approved mares at a fee to cover stallion costs. Galan is an imported 16 hands high, about 1500 pounds, with good bone and action, marketed as a first class animal.
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