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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1917
Page
6
Beatrice Bruce fourteen daughter of Jacob Bruce was tried in the Circuit Court by Judge Ridley for misconduct alleged by neighbors and sentenced to a term at the Indianapolis Girls Reform School until age twenty. The Sheriff will remove her soon.
A group from the Harrison County Pig Club led by W. E. Cook visits hog operations in Kentucky. They tour E. S. Mays farm, McKee Bros., Coldstream Farm, and Mayfield Farm, note high yields and prices, see Defender lineage, and observe farm layouts and self feeding systems. The trip ends in Lexington with soldiers at Camp Stanley, and the report promises continuation next week.
Four local churches held a union service in the Corydon public school auditorium. Pastors Rev. Fred Smith Rev. M A Cossaboom Rev J L Battram and Rev J G Moore led the event with music led by Mrs G C Doolittle. Moore welcomed the new Methodist pastor and spoke on historical leaders shaping progress.
A compact roster of criminal and civil actions from the Harrison Circuit Court September term. Notable items include State of Indiana cases: Leiber public intoxication. Schray murder continued. McCoy seduction. Mosier perjury. Barkadale riot. Eckert Sunday fishing. Mauck assault and battery and surety of the peace dismissed. Hannel larceny. Harper rape continued. Farnsley murder continued with bail hearing. many trials set for November dates. several civil suits against Harrison Development Co. and others, with divorces and custody rulings noted.
Harve Wiseman owner will sell at his residence four miles south of Depauw and nine miles northwest of Corydon on Tuesday October 16 1917 a large assortment of farm property. The sale includes a horse and a mule, cattle hogs and poultry, wagons harness and implements, corn hay kaffir corn and vegetables, plus canned fruit. Terms cash for ten dollars or less and nine month credit on larger sums with notes and 6 percent interest. five percent discount for cash. Lunch will be served. Harmon is clerk. Sale starts at 10 a.m.
Miss Isabelle Booth of Columbus and Mr David Ervine of Schneider Ind were married Thursday Sept 27 in Crown Point Ind by the local Presbyterian minister. The bride had resided with Mrs Maggie L Morris here for six years and is well known. The groom is drafted for army service and expects to report to Camp Zachary Taylor Louisville next Friday.
Several tons of bran offered at 36.00 pounds per ton along with good middlings. Prospective buyers urged to call Crandall Flouring Mill in Crandall Tod for details and purchase.
While visiting New Albany last Thursday we dined at 315 Pearl Street, the Hoosier Dairy Lunch now owned and run by Thomas Lush. He has remodeled the room, arranged furniture for extra tables, and provides neat clean surroundings with attentive service and good meals. Harrison county residents are invited to try the improved establishment.
Judge Paris sentenced Eva Emily in Juvenile Court to 90 days at the Female Reformatory in Indianapolis for contributing to delinquency. A $100 fine was imposed. The case stemmed from a charge by 14 year old Leana Cromwell who came from a neighboring county and fell in with bad company. Cromwell was placed in the care of the Good Shepherd until the case is settled.
Deremiah clock Mr Casper Ferock of Harrison county and Miss Elsena Meremiah of Washington county wed in Salem on September 20. The ceremony was pronounced by Rev W D Bartle at the County Clerk's office.
A petition filed in Harrison County Indiana seeks location of a new public highway in Harrison township. The Board of Commissioners will hear the petition at their November term on November 6 1917. The 30 foot wide highway would run from the Corydon and New Albany Ridge road south along the east lines through lands of John Conrad and others to the southwest quarter. Petitions signed by freeholders including Clarence Bruce and Catharine Hellman request appointment of viewers. Bids for construction will require bonds and noncollusion affidavits with conditions on performance and payment.
The Harrison Circuit Court in Indiana orders a public sale of real estate in Lanesville and Prospect Addition. Emma F McCoy sues Cort McCoy. Commissioners Lew M O Bannon and Thomas J Wilson schedule the sale for October 27 1917 between 2 and 4 PM. Two thirds of appraised value required. one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months with notes bearing six percent interest secured by mortgage.
Notice states the Harrison County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed proposals for a highway improvement 471 feet long involving grading drainage and paving with stone. Proposals open November 6 1917 at 2 PM. Road lies between Posey and Webster townships and will be known as the Owen McPhiluts road.
A court appointed commissioner will publicly sale November 1 1917 at 1 PM the North half of the Southwest quarter and Northwest quarter of Section 14 in Township 4 South Range 5 East with a defined tract of 37 acres excluded. Payment terms require cash and two deferred installments with notes and a mortgage securing the real estate. Located in Harrison County Indiana.
The First National Bank of Corydon sues Loonie Cunningham et al to collect 2513.90 dollars with interest and costs. A public auction will be held at the Corydon courthouse for rents and profits up to seven years, then the fee simple if needed, for the southwest quarter of section 10 and the north half of the northwest quarter of section 10 in Harrison County Indiana. Sale occurs between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the day, without valuation or appraisement. Court-appointed attorney Clyde R. Lottlek notes October 8 dated notice.
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