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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1920

Page

8

Tax Rates In This County 1920s Realigned By State Board

County tax rates for 1926 and 1921 are published showing increases for many townships. County Chairman James B. Brewster presents sample taxpayers from thirteen townships, illustrating higher charges next year versus this year. Readers urged to visit the store to see the Sharples suction feed cream separator on sale.

James B. Brewster Harrison Cess Boone Iblne River Washington O Taylor Oo Wwe Webster Spenger Wes Bbc Beit Cohs Corydon Elizabe Lanesvillae Wee SBE Matekport New Amsterdam New Middletown Palmyra Milltown Brewster J. J. Bulleis & Sor

Hoosier Chapter D A R Meets on Saratoga Anniversary

The Hoosier Chapter D A R held its regular year opening at Mrs W J Bullett’s home on Quie ter 7 the Saratoga Battle anniversary. Members tackled Industrial School at Tamasswe SC founding memorial for Harrison County Golf Star Boys. Mrs Jr L Miller attended the Indiana State Conference in Vincennes October 12 14. Mayeyvie In Morris led the labor problems literature segment. Cor See

W. J. Bullett Saratoga Tamasswe South Carolina Harrison County Jr. L. Miller PD. A. R Vincennes Jn Charse Mayeyvie Morris

VAXT CAB Opens Taxi Service in Corydon Indiana

Jowan Kiger of Corydon announces a new VAXT Taxi operation that will answer calls day or night for local and long trips. Contact Moley’s Garber shop or Albert Fhunter’s residence in Corydon to arrange rides. e26.-3

Ceorydon Moley'ts Garber Shop Albert Fhunter Jowan Kiger Corydon Ind

Treasurers Report Harrision County Agricultural Society 1920

October 10 1920 treasurer C Blain Hays reports receipts totaling 13882.96 with balance 2042.67 and payments 11521.59 as of October 10. The notice also lists sales such as general admission and stalls and includes an advertising offer for two Kentucky jacks with contact details.

Harrison County Agricultural Society American Tobacco Company Cee Ceee Cea C. Blainh Hays

Propheter Miller Wedding Ties Community Links

The marriage of Rev. H. J. Propheter and Miss Daisie Izetta Miller was quietly solemnized on October 22 at the M. E. parsonage in Corydon by Rev. J. G. Moore. Mrs. Propheter, daughter of the Cruis Miller family near Central, teaches Home Economics at Mauckport High School. Propheter pastors Mauckport's Methodist church and is a World War II veteran. The Democrat extends congratulations to bride and groom. A sale notice mentions a four year old horse gourd traveler sired by Silver Prince and a two year old mare colt, offered by Mrs. Thomas Barksdale of New Salisbury, Ind.

H. J. Propheter Daisie Izetta Miller M. E. Parsonage Corydon J. G. Moore Propheter Curry Miller Near Central Mauckport Methodist Church Gourd Traveler Silver Prince

Inmate Robert Smith Dies at Evansville Hospital for the Insane

Robert Smith an inmate at the Hospital for the Insane Evansville died there on Sunday October 24. Son of the late Sam Smith and grandson of the late Robert Benson he had been confined at the asylum for more than thirty years. The body will be shipped to Lanesville for burial in the Methodist cemetery.

Robert Smith Hospital For Insane Evansville Sam Smith Robert Benson Asylum Lanesville Methodist

Knight visits Posey township kin while touring Iowa

J. J. Ballett & Son sells hand and electric washers and related goods as Orion Knight and his wife neighbors note, while his father Thomas W. Knight, former county treasurer, visits his aged mother in Posey township. Knight reports a 235 acre farm near Elliston with 85 acres of corn and good hay oats and corn crops this year. The trip, planned to last a week or two, aims to return next spring. health is steady for Thomas. Mrs Knight has not been well.

Thomas W. Knight Posey Township Mrs. Knight

Bargain Farm for Sale Near Pike in 120 Acres

A 120 acre farm near the pike offers a good stock farm and home. A bargain if taken now, inquire at this office. Also an advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Medicine claiming a cure with a $100 reward if it fails, distributed by F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.

the Pike Oiser Consti Omai Hal I. J. Chane & Io Toledo Ohio Hall F. J. Cheney & CO

Boone and Wood Marry in Boone Township

Miss Mildred Boone daughter of Mr and Mrs Wast Boone and Mr Earl Wood son of Mrs Joel F Rygsel were married at the Methodist parsonage in Boone township on Wednesday October 27 at 1030 AM Rev J G Moore officiated. They drove to Corydon for the license and returned home for dinner. The couple will reside on a Boone township farm.

Mildred Boone Wast Boone Earl Wood Joel F. Rygsel Boone Township J.G. Moore Corydon Mrs. Wood

Election News Delayed To Print Ballots

The paper notes a one day delay this week due to the job department spending time printing the election ballots. It warns of another day delay next week to secure election news before pressing. The editors express hope for favorable results.

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Public Sale Near Moberly On November 4 1920

George L. Rothrock will publicly auction at his residence five miles west of Moberly near Thompsons Chapel on Thursday November 4 1920. Items include two work mules two milch cows two heifers a spring wagon surrey buggy harness buggy, Ford car stock boxes in Blue River and Big Four Telephone Companies a Victrola two heating stoves cook stove household and kitchen furniture and more. Cash under five dollars. over five dollars on nine months credit with note plus six percent interest and 3 percent discount for cash. Joe Lincoln, Auctioneer.

Moberly Thompson Surrey Ford Automobile Biue River Telephone Company Big Four Telephone Company George L. Rothrock Joe Lincoln

Fare Schedule Between Corydon and New Albany

Timed daily departures from Corydon at 6:30, 8:30, 1:00 and 3:00 A M and Sundays at 38:30 A M and 3:30 P M. From New Albany at 1:00, 4:30 and 6:80 P M daily and 10:30 A M and 6:30 P M Sundays. Stops include McDonald Stockdell Drug Co and Burton's Restaurant. Fares: $1.00 each way. Paul Argo.

Corydon New Albany Lamesville McDonald Stockdell Drug Co. Cor Pearl and Market Burton’s Paul Argo

Magazine Agency Purchase Announcement

Foster W. Cook’s magazine agency has been purchased. K O Bannon announces handling of all magazine subscriptions in Corydon Indiana, offering guaranteed prices and soliciting subscriptions by mail or phone.

Foster W. Cook Eureka K. O'Bannon

Lady Speaker Edie Ellis to Speak with Senator Shively

Jeffersonville resident Edie E. Ellis will share the platform with Senator B. B. Shively at 2 pm next Saturday October 30. The event invites all residents to attend and hear the speakers.

Edie E. Ellis Jeffersonville B. B. Shively

Captain Sherman Minton to Speak in New Middetown and Elizabeth

Captain Sherman Minton of Tew Albion will visit New Middetown Thursday night October 28 and Elizabeth Friday night October 33 to address local audiences.

Sherman Minton Albany New Middetown Elizabeth

Miles Variety Sells New Pyrex Baking Dishes

Corydon shoppers urged to inquire at Miles Variety for a new shipment of Pyrex glass baking dishes. The notice highlights a sale at the local store and stresses time to act.

Miles sVariety

Alonzo Brown Seeks Sale of Pure Bred Stock

Alonzo Brown of Eureka Laconia or Davidson Ind advertises two stallions four jacks and four jennets for sale. Most stock is pure bred and registered with exceptions a suckling jack and one jennet. Sale due to ill health. Contact by call write or phone.

Alonzo Brown Eureka Laconia Davidson

Mall Farm For Sale By Pike Near Town

Well improved 64 acre farm offered for sale located one and one half miles from the Pike. Bargain to inquire at this office.

Pike

Farm sought for purchase near Corydon with buildings

Local reader seeks a small farm with buildings, some wood and fruit. Must supply edible produce and be reasonably priced. Send offers to Corydon Democrat Office.

Corydon Democrat

Notice to Settle Estate of John Harbaugh

Notice to settle the estate of the late John Harbaugh states an administratrix is appointed and creditors are notified to present accounts owed to the estate. The document centers on heirs and settlement actions following the administrator’s appointment.

John Sr. Harbaugh

Farm for sale with substantial house and barn near highway

Eighty acre farm features an old large comfortable house a fine barn and several buildings. Abundant water on a property on a public highway two miles from a state highway. Good bargain inquire at this office.

Stata

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Goodrit State Board of Tax Commissioners Tayes Heth Mirtha A. Bhiike Vas Salone Frakes Rae Srenry Watson Posey Freda G. Green George W. Richect Sarah Jo McRue Webster Township Wiliam B. Gleitz William J. Loiich John F. Steiner Jackson Township Jacob Embs Henry Fisher Sr Spencer Township Rachnel Hickman George A. Marimor Scott Township John E. Green Harvey McAdams Martin Schmelz Philip J. Blank Morran Joseph Brockman Reinhard Feisch Blue River Township David F. Adams Cora FE. Jacobs Wshington Township Agron Daughters American Revolution VAXT McDonald Depauw R. R Propheter—Miller Thomas Barksdale New Salisbury J. J. Ballett & Son Boone- Wood Argo Magazine Agency Corydon Ind Lady Speaker Capt Sefar Carydon Inter-State Public Service Co Bond and Stock Department Interstate Public Service Co., Inc 610 Board OF Trade Indianapolis, Indiana Jennets MALL Waynesburg Kentucky Peruna Thacher Chattanooga Tenn Ry Riblals Ore John P. Isterling Victor Talking Machine Company Camden N. J Victor Caroline Hobson Conrad & Son Piano Co C. P. Trotter & Co Cora Harbaugh Ligucy Acre
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