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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1922
Page
7
Single parcel listing for rooms to rent in Corydon describes three or four rooms available at 517 East Chestnut Street with utilities including electric and sink. Feature notes indicate a modest, well located dwelling. Contact M-3-1f for further details and terms.
George T. Peters 52? born near Elizabeth Harrison County Indiana December 23 1849 died May 18 1922 at his Campbellsburg Indiana home. He served in 81st Indiana Company I enlisting 1862 promoted to first sergeant, married Angeline Wheeler 1880, widowed 1913, later married Mrs Robert Barksdale 1915. Survived by son William H Peters daughter Laura E Tatlock two granddaughters and a great grandson. Funeral held at Claysville cemetery with war veterans as pallbearers. Obituary also notes sale notice for S C Ancona eggs at Corydon Indiana.
Three year old gelding for sale weighs 1300 pounds and is trained to work anywhere. Described as a good hand. Seller: Henry D. Wiseman of Corydon Indiana. Eureka phone M-29-tf.
Lee Midgall sued Aaron G. Bliss and Minnie Bliss in a Floyd County case later moved to Clark and then to this county. The suit seeks redress for alienation of his wife. George H. Hester and Frank Self represented the plaintiff. Stotsenburg Weathers and Minton defended. Preliminary motions dominated the day. witnesses from New Albany and several depositions were presented.
One ton International truck in good condition priced to sell. Contact W. R. Voyles Ramsey Indiana. M-15-tf.
A list of new and renewing subscribers to The Corydon Democrat, naming numerous individuals and towns in Indiana and surrounding states. The notice ends with an invitation to stay at The Dyer Hotel in Corydon for rooms and meals at the same rates.
In loving remembrance of Frank Onion a heartfelt verse recalls his kindness and presence. The poem laments his passing and notes he is in heaven while loved ones mourn his absence and hope for reunion at the resurrection. Contributed and subscribed for the Democrat.
Enumeration of school children for 1922 appears alongside a long list of visiting relatives and community members. The item notes Carnation flour as a product from New Middletown Milling Co, repeated at both start and end. Several locals including Isterling and Hahn families are mentioned visiting, illness, trips to Hammond and Corydon, and various social calls across Harrison County and Louisville.
Friends of Mrs. L. Black owner of the Preston Times celebrate her full recovery after a major operation weeks ago. widow of late Editor Black of the Times, he was a musician and master printer who led Indiana bands and published in Orleans and Linton. Now the Times is run by two sons while another works at Des Moines Capital-Publishers' Auxiliary. Mrs. Black's home is Preston Iowa.
Harrison County Brotherhood of Threshermen convenes in Corydon on Saturday June 8 at 10:00 A M to elect officers for the coming year. All members are urged to attend. John J Gleits, President.
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