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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
4
The Indiana polis News recalls a young boy, once a carefree pupil, answering the call to duty as he joins the ranks. Parents and grandparents share mixed pride and emotion as he becomes a soldier, with Old Glory guiding his steps and a family gaze full of hopeful memory.
A detailed ledger of payments approved at the May term by the board of commissioners. Names include Wm Daniel Frank Self Co Roy Graves John E B Heuser Oscar Fryrear Jay Denbo Harve Brown and many others with amounts ranging from 1.00 to 180.00 for services such as attendance, surveying, repairs, construction, jail and public works plus tax refunds and soldiers burial expenses.
Corydon High School notes report a busy spring with final exams, picnics, and plays. Rev Fred Smith spoke on American duty at C H S, the Cicero Class took a spring trip to Grable’s, and sophomore and senior events filled the week. Freshmen enjoyed a May 12 picnic at Kamp Keller on Blue River with boating and sunfish fishing.
A historic ledger of town expenditures records tax refunds for Frank Self and Valentine Scheler, construction payments to multiple individuals including William E. Best and Aus McCauley, various highway repairs to Jesse L. Watson and Geo Kron, bridge and bond fund entries, and miscellaneous costs totaling modest sums.
The Biggest Bank Harry Nagel of Fifth-Third National Bank Cincinnati attended the Bankers Convention at Corydon last Tuesday. Also James B. Davis secretary of the Farm Loan Bank Louisville attended the convention. A mare with suckling colt was for sale in Elizabeth Indiana. Eureka Phone.
The Town Board of Corydon ordered vacating the Cherry street segment north of the public square between the square and the county purchased block for a new court house. The plan tames the area into a continuous park from Walnut to Beaver streets, enlarging the public square for residents, with closure and ownership split by county and state after development begins.
The Lanesville Mutual Aid Society adopts resolutions mourning Joseph Yost who died March 17 1917 at New Albany with sympathies to his wife and children. A similar tribute honors Charles Yeager who died May 10 1917 and includes draping the charter for 30 days and publication in county papers. Also notice of L W Lane chiropractor visiting Corydon Indiana on May 17 19 21 23 25 29 31 for spinal adjustments 11 30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details for June to follow.
An affluent farmer in Corydon county lists a 600 acre farm with substantial timber and good buildings. Inquiries invited at the local office. Also notes savings plan options and other farm notices including a Jersey cow with calf, iron prices, and pasture availability.
Indiana Harrison County board of commissioners invites sealed proposals for grading draining and paving a section known as the Julius Rothrock road on the Spencer Harrison Scott line. Bids due June 5 at 6 p m. Bond required double bid. Affidavit of noncollusion required. Board may reject any or all bids.
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