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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1920
Page
10
Delco Light generators offer electricity for farm homes including lighting pumping water and running machines. Models scale up for larger needs and cost less than former models. All units are self cranking self stopping air cooled with one oiling point and thick plate long lasting batteries. Write phone or call for details.
A memorial note recalls Thelma Carrye Stults seven months old and her brother Walter Marion who died in childhood. Parents Mamma and Aunt Cretta mourn two lost children and affirm faith while listing family members and a family burial sentiment. The text also includes a fragment of local land transfer notices listing several sales with names and amounts.
Jacob Hannel of DePauw Indiana reports a small black mare with bald face about twelve years old possibly strayed or stolen from his farm in Spencer township on Monday October 11. A reward is offered for information leading to its recovery. Eureka Phone. nov 3-3w.
A long sequence of real estate transfers records numerous parcels of land, acreages from 30 to 60 and larger, and various buyers such as Elvira Wade Flavius J. Ross Henry Tf Lemay Cort Crosby Frank Crepsey Rebecca Wheat Robert Redden Cora Morris Alva Melton Josephine Williams Sarah Weesinger Robert W Stewart Anna Feig John Leffler Erma Schnell Bertha Baxley Henry Day Rush Auxier Arthur Tetten Harley Womack Catharine Hartman Edward Hartman Oscar Shuck Meribah Haley Joseph Zimmerman Harvey Engleman Lydia Keller G M Jackson Sarah Kitterman Norvin Bishop Susan Oldhant Oliver Totton Britton Boston Charles Heuser Amzi Weaver Lizzie Henninger John Swarens Louis Schoen Roy Shields Kate Bean Sterling Alexander David Parks Palmyra Crandall Milltown New Amsterdam and other named locations appear with varying parcel sizes and prices including $1 to several thousand.
Real estate notice invites buyers to inquire at the local office about a pleasant Corydon home for sale. Prompt action urged to arrange viewings and discuss terms.
Sidney Ashton and family visit relatives in Louisville while others in Bleth township Clifton and Washington township host guests Sir Curry Scandtlossom and family share Sunday with Weth township friends. A resident near Davidson undergoes gall bladder surgery in Louisville and is reported to be recovering well. Miss Mary Jacobum of Louisville visits South Bounce. Gypsy Smith revival trip noted. local church services held by Trev Trifander and a Louisville seminary student. A death in Memorim of Elsie Brown’s infant and grandmother Neressis Brown burial reported. local ads close with Snow White Flour and Mites Variety Store.
Indiana state forester Charles Deam urges farmers to plant walnut trees along roadsides for valuable nut crops and low maintenance. He emphasizes walnuts grow tall with high branches, provide shade without hindering undergrowth, resist pests, and have a deep root system. Planting is best now with low labor. remind readers of the upcoming poultry show from November 19 to 24.
The fourth Roll Call of the American Red Cross asks 25 009 service members in hospitals and sanitariums for support to bring cheer. The home service aims to save many lives next year with 300 900 people at risk due to lack of care. Dr O W Hottie, Director, urges Shelton County workers and citizens to join by November 18 28.
Indiana conservation officials order wardens to question hunters about residence to curb non residents using resident licenses. Non residents from Ohio Michigan Kentucky and other states reportedly hunt in Indiana. Non resident license costs 15 dollars while resident licenses cost less. Violations lead to prosecution and fines up to 325 with potential imprisonment. Richard Lieber director. Department of Conservation.
A memorial notice details the death of Zola May Brown on February 17 1220 and notes her burial November 7 1920 at Memorial church. The piece laments grief of Elgie Brown Forest and Kelso Brown and recalls a hopeful faith in Heaven as a bright afterlife with funeral rites conducted by Rev. J W Thompson.
Elie Frown thanks neighbors and friends for acts of kindness during illness and death of grandmother and daughter.
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