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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1922

Page

2

Receiver seeks appointment for Hoosier Apple Company

Sam L. Riely, Receiver for The Farmers Savings and Trust Company, asks the Harrison Circuit Court to appoint a receiver for Hoosier Apple Company. The filing alleges the firm is insolvent, with real estate in Corydon and debts including bonds and notes. the receiver would protect assets amid alleged mismanagement by William W. Jacobs. The note details and broader financial condition are discussed, noting the defunct status of related institutions and impact on investors. Dr. Burrel F. Forbis of Laconia is praised for lifelong energy and career, from railroad laborer to physician, with a 44-year reflection on his journey.

Sam L. Riely Farmers Savings and Trust Company Frank Self Thos. S. Jones Harrison Hoosier Apple Company Fbhat Indiana Corydon Farmers’ Savings & Trust Company Wiliam W. Jacobs Corydon National Bank Farmers’ Savings and Trust Company Mr. Jacobs Farmers’ Savings and ‘Lrast Company Burrel F. Forbis Laconia Tobacco Landing Forbis Atlantic and Pacific Oceans Union Pacific Omaha Nebraska Ogden Utah Central Pacific Sacramento California John C. Fremont The Democrat Burrell Rockies Garnettsville Albany Missouri Kentucky School of Medicine Louis Ville Bellevue New York Dr. Forbis

South Boone Notes Include Weddings and Visits

Edwin Wolpert of Elizabeth vis its brothers Will and James Wolpert in Laconia. Mrs. Lizzie Crosier of New Albany passed through en route to her farm to sell her eer. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Dannenfelser of Corydon visited Jerry Evans. Miss Ruth Walk of Corydon visited Miss Gladys Shields. Rev. Park announces the birth of a son named Dennis. Nellie Evans and Raymond Radmacher of South Boone wed in Corydon. A shower celebrated the couple after. New Middletown Milling Co. offers mill and chicken feed services.

Edwin Wolpert Elizabeth Will James Wolpert Laconia Lizzie Crosier New Albany John M. Dannenfelser John Matthew Corydon Jerry Evans Mis Hortense Hurst Mt. Vernon Mary Hurst Bert Steepleton Louisville Boone Township C. B. Roby St. Louis Ruth Walk Gladys Shields Park Dennis Nellie Evans Raymond Radmacher South Boone Manckport

Shireman-Miner Nuptials In Minnesota Ceremony

Miss Bess Shireman of Farebault Minnesota married El Minor of Sioux Rapids Iowa in a May 3 ring ceremony at the M E church in Owatonna Minnesota conducted by Rev Coleman. They plan to reside in Sioux Rapids after visiting relatives in South Dakota. Mrs Shireman is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Hardin Shireman formerly of Harrison County.

Bess Shireman Farebault Minn EL. (. Minor Sioux Rapids Towa Owatonna M. E. Church Coleman South Dakota Iowa Minor Hardin Shireman Harrison County

For Sale Two-story business building with store room

Advertisement notes a two story commercial property with a store room and five large living rooms. Seeks prospective buyers to contact Lloyd A Meech at M-10-5-w for details and price.

Lloyd A. Meech

School closes at Posey township with community feast

At noon on May 19 in Posey township No 3, Lester LaDuke taught the final day as patrons filled the school with many meals. Two long tables lined the house as children and the teacher shared a grand meal while about a dozen waiters served. A short program followed with music by local residents, and reports were given before dismissal. Lab Duke plans to return for another term.

Posey Township Lester LaDuke Lab Duke

Ariston W. Alstott Seeks Eureka Telephone Treasurer Post

The candidate for Treasurer of the Eureka Telephone Company announces his bid and asks stockholders to vote June 3, 1922. He pledges to base his office in Corydon and provide daily service.

Eureka Telephone Company Corydon W. Ariston W. Alstott

Swat Early Insect Advice From Pantry Rhyme

A tongue in cheek verse urges swift action against flies with a sodium fluoride remedy from a druggist. It claims the method kills flies quickly and presents a humorous warning about a fly population that could multiply into a nationwide nuisance.

Swat

Handyline Paints in stock at Miles Variety Store

A new shipment of Handyline Paints and Varnishes arrived, offering the complete Colora 15cc can selection. Miles Variety Store announces full availability and invites customers to browse the expanded color range.

Miles Variety Store Handyline

Finest of corn land in Harrison county described

Jeff D. Cunningham of Taylor township and his nephew Harry Cunningham farm together along the Ohio river bottom and creek bottoms near Mosquito creek. The land overflows yearly from backwater, leaving rich sediment six times this winter and spring, creating the county’s prime corn land with soil five to six feet deep over forty years.

Jeff D. Cunningham Taylor Township Harrison County Corydon Harry Cunningham Ohio River Mosquito Creek Buck Creek Indian Creek Ohie River

Candidate for Treasurer Eureka Telephone Company

Mrs. Anna B. Scharf announces candidacy for re election as Treasurer of the Eureka Telephone Company for the election on June 3 1922. She notes starting December 1920 with a $1800 indebtedness and says all debts were paid with over $1500 on deposit at the bank failure, and pledges continued good service if re elected.

Eureka Telephone Company

Franklin Township Commencement at Lanesville

The Franklin township Schools held their annual commencement at Lanesville on Tuesday evening May 23. The program featured the Lanesville Orchestra, an address by Prof. L A Stone of Oakland City College, diplomas presented by Supt J T McClaren, and eighth grade graduates led by Morris Baker and Principal J T McClaren.

Franklin Township Lanesville Lanesville Orchestra L. A. Stone Oakland City College J. T. McClaren Howard Markwell Geo. Schellenberger Francis Simler Thurman Thomas Adolph Zollman Willis Thomas Elnora Sehneider Elva Johnson Frank Stilger Ethel Conrad Adell Meyer Freddie J. Walker Rosetta Miller Albert Burger Merris Kitterman Lucille Arnold Morris Baker Eleart Eve Foal John Meurer

Dollings Company offers 7 percent money investments

Over fifty thousand customers are earning 7 percent net and are satisfied. The Dollings Company invites new investors to profit from their investment services. References to Dun & Bradstreet agencies. For full information contact R. B. Watson. M-24-i-n, The Dollings Man.

Dolling R. L. Dollings Company Dban’s Bradstreet R. B. Watson Dollings Man

New Amsterdam Defeats Dixie 13 to 3 in Baseball

New Amsterdam Hard Punchers beat Dixie 13 to 3 on the Dixie diamond. Taylor pitched airtight ball for New Amsterdam and received strong support after the first inning. Lang started for Dixie and was hit hard by the Punchers. Straud Sonder hit a circuit drive while Cotner and Stongr contributed. Line-up:

New Amsterdam Hard Punchers Dixie Taylor Lang N. A Straud Sonder Cotner Stongr

Public Sale in South Corydon June 3 1922

The undersigned will sell at public auction at his home in South Corydon on Saturday June 3 1922 his personal property including household goods bedsteads cot chairs stoves rugs tables and smaller items. Sale starts 1 PM. Cash for sums under 5 and six months credit for larger amounts with promissory notes and surety. Henry H Wise. Kissa Richard Auctioneer. Also L M Yeats sale near Evans Landing Taylor township Saturday June 8 starting 9 AM.

South Corydon L. M. Yeats Evans Landing Taylor Township

Surprise Wedding Unites Palmyra Editor and Fredericksburg Bride

Herman B. Vorgang editor of the Palmyra Gazette wed Miss Marie Roll of Fredericksburg in a May surprise ceremony. The editor, noted for strong editorials, has transformed the Gazette since taking charge, earning respect from Palmyra residents.

Herman B. Vorgang Palmyra The Gazette Western Newspaper Union

Notice of Appointment of Administrator

The undersigned has been appointed and qualified as Administrator of the Estate of John May, deceased, late of Harrison County Indiana. The Estate is solvent. Herman L. May, Administrator. Kirkham and O’Bannon, Attorneys.

John ©. May Harrison County Indiana Herman L. May

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hoosier Apple Company DR. Burrel F. Forbis New Middletown Milling Co Shireman—Minor Anna B. Scharf New Middletown Franklin TP N. A. H. P. Dixie F. Dooley Pates W. Sherrill C. Simler Z. Windelleteve H. Sonner R. Cotner Wolfe McAdams Esaae P Mauck Tanings N. A. HL Chester Simler Henry H. Wise Kissa Richard Firestone Chicago Jene Vv. H. Bulleit & Sons Corydon, Ind Barnes Bros Elizabeth, Ind Huff & CO Palmyra, Ind Kirkham & O'Bannon P. O Busy Bee Dorsey Will Christley H. H. Miller Fordson Tractor Fordsons Herman Schneider Adam Ketzner Chris Zollman Joe Bowers Jesse Toops Nehemiah Roman Joseph Eve George Hottle John Timberlake Elmer Smith James G. Durnil T. W. Knight W. B. Groves Georgetown, R. R Mauckport W. H. Bulleit & Sons Alex Miller Post Office Hea, Reidel, le and LN Slo Insurance Ind Stanley Steamer
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