Local items and notices from Corydon Democrat
Community notices include sales of cattle and logs, farm alerts, pension award, real estate offerings, business trips, and visits. Residents mentioned include Mrs. F A Baileit Mrs Joe Ben der Clarence Thowas J J Rowe & Sons W E Davis Wendel Elen Tucker Ben Schwabe John H Bickel George W Richert C L Dick John Bowman Charles Bowman and others with arrivals travels and local business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Schwabe
Louisville
John H. Bickel
Corydon
Webster township residents feature in diverse local brief items
John Richert of Webster begins cancer treatment with Dr. Clara L. Hatherine after a recurring growth near the right ear. Other notes include Tom Lone delivering teams for Cumberland Telephone Company and heading west from Evansville, Jacob Hiser renewing his Democrat subscription, and 73 year old Wiser's remarkable strength. Also mentions Yeager sale schedule, Morton's Shoe Repair ad quips, Abner Hunter’s son Clarence promoted to Corporal in Tennessee, Uncle William Winn paying taxes, Kirkham & Saffer garage incident, Ezra Keller showing Colorado scenes, and Samuel Wright visiting from DeWitt Arkansas, a native of Webster township back after decades away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Richert
Webster Township
Clara L. Hatherine
Samuel Wright
DeWitt
Arkansas
William Wright
Mr. Wright
Local residents visit Corydon office and share news
Philip Ott and Mesmer brothers from Franklin township visited this office last Friday. Ott runs a Lanesville to New Albany truck route and notes a busy year with up to three trips daily and eight winter days lost to the road law. A letter from William and Mrs. Craig of Sheldon Illinois reports they enjoy fall weather, anticipate corn husking starting Monday, and praise a fine corn crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Ott
Albert
Peter Mesmer
Franklin Township
Corydon
Mesmer Brothers
Mr. Ott
Lanesville
New Albany
Democrat
William Craig
Sheldon
Illinois
Corydon Democrat
Indiana
Sale of personal property of Charles Yeager estate
Mrs Lucy A Yeager administratrix will sell at the decedent’s residence in Heth township on Thursday November 22 1917 a nine year old mare in foal a good general purpose horse five years old two Jersey milch cows four Jersey heifers one half interest in three milch cows and three Holstein calves plus assorted farm machinery and implements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy A. Yeager
Charles Yeager
Heth Township
Soldier W H Keller Sr is now called Colonel after Civil War service
The narrator recalls meeting W H Keller Sr and his relatives at their business, noting five or six Civil War veterans present. Keller shows a discharge proving three years in the regular army starting in 1866, mainly in the South during Reconstruction, with “excellent” conduct. The tale leads locals to nickname him Colonel Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Keller
Andrew
Charles
Veta
Bill
Bigler Family Visits Corydon to Renew Democrat
Paul Bigler and his eleven year old daughter Pearl of Blue River township visited Corydon last Thursday as Mr. Bigler renewed his subscription to the Democrat. They are part of a family of seven with four sons and three daughters. R L Irwin of Brookston Indiana spent several days in Corydon last week as a stock buyer who hopes to buy or rent a farm here and ordered the Democrat sent to his address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Bullett
Washington
Indiana
Anne
Paul Bigler
Miss Pearl
Blue River Township
Corydon
R. L. Irwin
Brookston
Irwin
Bound to Disagree
A joke exchanges lines about a young husband and his difficult mother-in-law. The bridegroom admits no one can get along, joking that even her food disagrees and that a folding bed humorously folds itself shut when she enters the room.
Past Due Accounts Notice by W H Bullett & Sons Inc
All persons owing us past due accounts or notes are requested to call and settle at once. Thank you. W. H. Bullett & Sons Inc. o 31-2w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bullett & Sons Inc
Jazz music foe of blues declares its roots and methods
A Milwaukee Sentinel critique argues jazz music relies on syncopation, contrast, and improvisation while stressing melody remains essential. It notes instrumental versatility, mentions Ethiopian origins, and warns against misrepresented ensembles that resort to noise rather than true semiclassical jazz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Sentinel
Southern Indians in Mexico View Spaniards as Conquerors
The New Republic notes southern Mexican Indians resist Spanish rule and Mexican authority, deeming themselves true Indians. They oppose leaders like Madero and Carranza for not being Indians, viewing Mexico as an Indian country and the Spaniard as an alien conqueror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
New Republic
Madero
Oaxaca
Huerta
Carranza
South
Diaz
Oldest Douglas fir specimen found in Portland
The forestry office in Portland Oregon received a 515 year old Douglas fir sample from a Washington ranger. The tree fell at 125 years and the cedar sprouted in the log, growing 200 years before being cut for shingles. The fir sample, preserved in the cedar root, is believed to be the oldest of its kind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forestry Office
Portland
Ore
Washington Rangers
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Corydon Testimony
In Corydon residents attest lasting relief from backache and kidney troubles after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. George Straub says the remedy cured her family and remains trusted after more than two years. Sold at Riely's Drug Store for 60 cents. Jester Milburn Co. Buffalo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Corydon
Doan
George Straub
Riely
Axes on sale at Zabel Hardware in Lanesville
A hardware store promotes Keen Kutter blue grass and Kelley axes as better tools. The ad highlights a selection at Zabel Hardware in Lanesville with a contact number 081-6 for inquiries.
Public auction of Harrison County real estate over unpaid decree
In Harrison County Indiana Sheriff Elis Miller announces a public sale of rents and profits for up to seven years on multiple parcels in sections 31 and 36, town 3S range 3E, to satisfy a 1917 decree plus costs. If rents fall short, the sale will proceed to convey fee simple. Sale set for November 34 1917 at the courthouse door in Cord on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Harrison County
Samuel C. Mauck
Levi S. Hotter
Elizabeth Conrad
Harrison Circuit Court
Samuel ©. Mauek
Indiana
Levi S. Hotell
Court House
Cordon
Harrow
Lodiana
Thirtty
Elis Miller
Harrison Co
Administrator's Sale of Real Estate in Harrison County Indiana
The administrator of Philip P Sonner deceased will sell Ninety acres in the southeast quarter of section 25 township 3 south range 2 east in Harrison County Indiana by private sale after notice of terms. Price terms: one third cash, one third at six months, one third at twelve months with interest six percent. See deed records for encumbrances and exceptions including eight acres owned by Walter Keller and one acre held by Scott township for school purposes. Administrator John A Sonner, Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip P. Sonner
Harrison Circuit Court
Harrison County
Indiana
Jecedent
Alexander Floyd
Isaac Sonner
Recorder’s Office
Walter Keller
Scott Township
Isaac L. Neely
Recorder's Office
Corydon
John A. Sonner
Notice of Executrix Appointment for William E F Jacobs
Cor a Jacobs is appointed and qualified as executrix of the last will and estate of William E F Jacobs deceased of Harrison County Indiana. The estate is solvent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William EF. Jacobs
Harrison County
Indiana
Cora Jacobs
Appointment of Administrator for Christian Jessburg Estate
Notice is hereby given that George E. Jessburg has been appointed administrator of the estate of Christian Jessburg, deceased, of Harrison County, Indiana. The estate is solvent. Co W. Cook, Attorney. 631-3w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Jessburg
Harrison County
George E. Jessburg
W. Cook
Saws For Sale At Half Price From Kelier Manufacturing
Second hand circular saws in rip or cut off blade modes offered under half price. Saws are in good usable condition. Kelier Manufacturing Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelier Manufacturing Co
Oregon and California Rail Road Grant Lands Sold
Legal decision finalizes the dispute over two million three hundred thousand acres. Title revested in the United States and opened for settlement and sale under modified laws. Land offers fifty cents per acre plus homestead fees. balance due at final proof. Includes timber and agricultural land with a detailed map and descriptive data. Grant Lands Locating Co., Portland, Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
California
United States
Congress
Stdereu
Gilars
Grant Lands Locating Co
Portland
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Murray Ferree
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Cumberland Telephone Company
W. 3S. Shack
Mr. Lone
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Wiser
Henrison County
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W. H. Bualtell & Sons
Morton
Abner Hunter
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Clarence
Tennessee
William Winn
Kirkham & Saffer Garage
James Kirkham
James
Ezra Keller
Colorado
New Mexico
Keller
Carl
Jazz Music
Scott’s
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield
N. I
Kentucky
B. H. Todd
Louisville, Ky
Southern Railway System
J. L, Luckett
Undertaker
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