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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1919
Page
1
The Navy emphasizes worldwide deployment with extensive travel across seven seas and six continents. Recruits are assured hard work, rewarding assignments, and a 30 day straight vacation in addition to shore leave, with recruiting stations and post offices providing location details.
The sale at two miles northeast of Elizabeth on Wednesday November 5 1919 features two young cows fresh in spring a Champion binder a McCormick mower a Walter A Wood hay rake a Blackhawk corn planter plows and other farming implements plus household items and a timetable of 9 AM with usual terms. Oscar Storms Charles Bryant auctioneers. Notice also filed for final settlement in the estate of John F Cromwell deceased before the Harrison Circuit Court November term 1919 with Gertrude Langenberg administratrix and heirs to appear and prove heirship.
Notice from Chas L Bowman and John L Bowman forbidding hunting on their farms in Franklin and Jackson townships with dogs or gins at any time. Property owners warn trespassers of enforcement.
The Harrison County Sunday School Convention met at the New Middletown Methodist church over Thursday and Friday. Rev. M C Patterson Rev C M Wachter and Rev John Egger led devotional services. Emma Lemen Indiana Sunday School worker spoke on church engagement and nation. Music by New Middletown School Boys' band and St Peter Sunday School quartet. County President Jacob Schneider gave an earnest address. Friday included Rev G Moore and Miss Lemen addresses and class instruction by Harry McGrain. Attendance was strong locally but few county schools were present.
Washington October 25 sixty five former soldiers and sailors named census supervisors for the Fourteenth Decennial Census. Director Sam I Rogers said the bureau favored ex service men but noted most qualified were older with broader experience. Three women were appointed in New York Texas and Nevada the first female supervisors in bureau history. About 372 supervisors were chosen with lawyers numbering about 100 along with editors farmers educators physicians and business people. Each appointee passed strict fitness tests with character and experience as top factors.
Auction at five miles west of Corydon on the Corydon Leavenworth road lists a mare and foal, gelding, two buggies, wagons, harness, farming implements, household items, and various odds and ends. Cash for items $5 and under. nine month credit on larger sums with notes and surety. Sale starts 10 a m. T J Wolfe and C B Kopp as auctioneers.
A large sale at the vendor’s Valley City home lists horses including three year olds and a driving horse, Jersey cattle with calves, hogs, buggy gear, plows, farming tools, corn and fodder, timber and posts, produce, household goods, and more. Dinner will be served. sale starts at 10 AM with usual terms.
Dr William Mayo of Rochester, Minnesota told the ninth annual American congress of surgeons at the Waldorf Astoria in New York that progress in surgery and medico therapeutics since the civil war has added fifteen years to the average life. He said further gains could come with elimination of alcohol and wines. He praised elderly men for mature judgment and warned that smoking by men and women is causing more cancer.
The cream station opposite Corydon Court House has a new operator. The Ky Creameries promise accurate weights tests and market prices and invite customer feedback to fix issues. ER. B. Foushee remains the operator managing daily cream testing.
A famous early days stagecoach tavern in Salem Indiana, also known as the headquarters of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan during his raid through Southern Indiana, is set to disappear to make room for a modern hotel structure.
Bargain listing for field fence garden fence and poultry fencing with bare ties offered by J. J. Bulleit & Son. Includes stock items available for purchase and installation.
A Harrison County native in Pasadena California writes to the Corydon Democrat praising the League of Nations and predicting a Democratic victory in 1920 due to the Senate's delay in ratifying the treaty. He cites California civic groups opposing Senator Johnson and notes strong local support for the treaty as is.
Roscoe Sherman offers his personal property at a public sale on Thursday October 30 1819 from 9 30 A M at his residence 1 1 2 miles northeast of Mauckport Indiana items include horses cows calves hogs farm implements hay a Ford touring car a sewing machine and Eureka Telephone Company stake in the line. Essa Richard auctioneer conducts the sale with usual terms.
Joseph G Burton died in Chicago and was brought to New Albany for burial in Fairview cemetery last Thursday. Born and raised in this county, he moved from Elizabeth to New Albany years ago. Survived by son Thomas E Burton of New Albany, brothers Peter and Thomas Burton of New Albany, Frank Burton of Athens Alabama, John Burton of Elizabeth, and sister Mrs Emma Wood of Louisville.
A retired farmer offers a four room cottage with basement and five large lots located a half mile from the Court House on the pike. Seller Morris Fleshman invites interested buyers to inspect.
Doan's Kidney Pills receive a local recommendation from Corydon resident J. H. Feller a blacksmith on Central Ave who says kidney pain backache and irregularity faded after using the product. He notes the remedy was highly prescribed at Riely’s Drug Store and urges readers to ask for Dean's Kidney Pills priced 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co. is listed as the makers.
The president today prepared a message to Secretary Lane for transmission to the industrial conference. White House officials and Dr Grayson denied any proven improvement in President Wilsons condition while noting the message refuted reports of inability to transact necessary business.
Mrs. C. A. Frakes hosted the Young People’s Society in honor of Miss Goldie Frakes. Multiple residents and visitors are noted: Hazel Kimbel, Sim Rhodes of New Albany, Sam Davis of Marengo, Jesse Satterfield moving in with his mother-in-law, Rufus Lee moving to Aunt Kate Atz’s house, Russell Barry and family visiting John Pennington, Arch Carter, Orval Stroud and Russell Newkirk husking corn in Illinois, William Rainbolt on town business, Vernie Merryman’s family visiting, Zenor Byrum moving to the H. A. Bates farm, and John Vernie’s family planning to move to Fairbury Illinois.
The library receives new titles including Gift of Frederick Applegate and Gift of Mrs Emma Miler. Items include Texan Triumph Altsheler, Quest of the Four Altsheler Jr, Mills of Man Payne, Wicklow and Kerry, plus 25 and 11 volume gifts. Also added are health service bulletins on malaria influenza pellegra tuberculosis. Poultry and firearms available from J J sua Son.
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