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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1920

Page

4

Vitalized Agriculture Institute to Reach Harrison County

Mr. Starbuck advanced Prof Bolden and crew will lead the Harrison County Institute, with A. O. Deweese and N. I. Clunie assisting, to be held at the fair grounds by 9:00 a.m. on September 18. The project, a first of its kind in the United States, costs over $1000 and aims to teach rural life as real learning, extending into home and community life.

Harrison County United States Mr. Starbuk Bolden A. O. Deweese N. I. Clunie Starbuck Holden Fair Grounds Prof South Dakota New Albany Corydon International Harvester Company Hand County

Coffee sale at L. A. Elbert in Dogwood Ind

Happy Home coffee offered at 29 cents a pound at L A Elbert store in Dogwood Indiana. The ad highlights low price for this brand.

Happy Home L. A. Elbert Dogwood Ind

Poultry Culling Demonstrations At Two Farms

Poultry culling demonstrations will be held at the home of Mrs. Henry Greer near Laconia on Friday at 1 00 p m and at Peter Burgess in Moberly at 9 30 Saturday morning September 18 Prof Carrick of Purdue University will attend the latter event Purchasers may place tentative orders for male birds from the Purdue flock through Prof G A Philips of Purdue University Lafayette Ind. no firm commitments until the flock matures.

Henry Greer Laconia Peter Burgess Moberly Prof Carrick Purdue University Purdue G. A. Philips G. A. Philips. Poultry Extension Lafayette Ind

Winter Poultry Show Organizing Meeting in County

Prof C W Carrick Purdue Extension Poultryist to meet county poultrymen at the County Agent office courthouse stairs Saturday September 18 at 3 30 pm to organize a county poultry association and plan a winter show. County Agent Clunie Harve Bussabarger Russell Bussabarger H H Pryor and three top judging contest winners from the fair will attend.

C. W. Carrick Purdue University Court House Clunie Harve Bussabarger Russell Bussabarger H. H. Pryor Emerson Hiser John Davis Edwin Williar Lexington Max Devol Blue Grass Hampshire Walnut Hill

Property Seized in Corydon Inquiry Calls

In Corydon two pieces of desirable property are to be claimed. Interested parties should inquire at this title threatening £18.0s-0d.

Corydon

Wesley Mowrer Dies. Civil War Veteran 79

Wesley Mowrer longtime county resident died last Monday at 4 pm at his New Amsterdam home after months with dropsy. He was 79 on April 28, 1920 and survived by his widow and sons Curtis and Guy. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning, conducted by Rev. Frepheter, with burial at New Amsterdam cemetery.

Wesley Mowrer New Amsterdam Mr. Mowrer Curtis Guy Frepheter

Rev Roy Jack Dies at 37 in Brookville Indiana

The Rev Roy Jack died at his Brookville home Thursday evening at six. He leaves a wife, a daughter Anna Marie, a mother Mrs Jennie Jack, and a sister Mrs Alfred Allen of New Amsterdam. Funeral services were in Brookville Friday afternoon conducted by Rev Walker. The body was moved to New Albany for prayer with Dr Farr, then to New Amsterdam for burial in the New Amsterdam cemetery. He was thirty seven and died from a general breakdown.

Roy Jack Brookville Ind Hix Anna Marie Jennie Jack Alfred Allen New Amsterdam Walker New Albany Farr

Registration turnout fuels county politics in October push

Voters show strong interest in registration with Brewster county chair James RP noting about 80.6 percent of male voters and 70 percent of females registered. Another registration day is set for Monday October 4 from now until 9 p.m. with applications submitted to the Registration Board.

James RP Brewster Eelock

Harrison Circuit Court Opens September Term

The September term of the Harrison Circuit Court opened last Monday morning and will run four weeks. A grand jury was empaneled and is in session in the upstairs courtroom. Judge Twdisy instructed the panel and named Joseph Yochem as foreman. Sheriff Orwick appointed William Bean as grand jury bailiff and John Albin as court bailiff.

Harrison Circuit Court Court House Twdisy Joseph Yochem Orwick William Bean John Albin

Bargain in a Farm near the Pike

A 120 acre farm in a good locality near the pike offers a fine stock farm and a good home. A bargain if taken now. Inquiries at this office.

the Pike

Nice Home in Corydon For Sale

Real estate notice invites inquiries about a pleasant house in Corydon. Prospective buyers are directed to contact the listed office promptly for details and viewing arrangements.

Local Noticesand Family News From Area Towns

Mrs. Joseph Wiseman of New Albany attends the funeral of Mrs. Lizzie Frank. Jack E. Waltere and Howard McKinster leave for Lafayette to attend Purdue. this is Howard’s first year. Dreser family of Louisville visit Arthur Richert. Mrs. Rachel Hickman and Hildebrands return to Chattanooga after a visit with relatives. Little William Keller ill with abscess. operated at Deaconess Hospital and improving. Thomas E. Cooper’s sale near Laconia September 11 to include horses cattle hogs and farm implements. John Seipel and son Robert taken to St Edward’s Hospital New Albany for appendicitis. condition serious but operation successful. Sale of livestock and farm equipment at Cooper sale starts nine AM.

William Charles Keller Deaconess Hospital Thomas E. Cooper Boone Township Laconia John Seipel Robert Mart M.coy New Salisbury St. Edward's Hospital New Albany Thomas Cooper

Knights of Pythias Visit from Corydon Lodge

Knights of Pythias of Palmyra Lodge hosted more than thirty visiting brothers from Corydon Lodge and possibly others last Friday. Rev. Moore of Corydon and W. W. Crocker District Deputy from Jeffersonville spoke. Guests enjoyed sandwiches ice cream and cold drinks.

Knights of Pythias Palmyra Corydon Lodge Rev. Moore Corydon W. W. Crocker Jeffersonville

Corydon Schools Welcome New Staff For Winter Term

Corydon schools reopen with new and returning instructors led by High School Supt BE Fisher. Miss Ridley teaches Latin and Spanish, Mrs Deweese history and math, Mrs Clunis English and history, Miss Hoard commercial subjects, Miss Wray physiology. Madeleine Connor and Edward Criss join as vocational teachers in home economics and agriculture. Lathue oversees athletics. Vacancies filled by Mrs Deweese and Mrs Clunie.

Madeleine Connor Edward Criss Clunie Miss Wray Upland Ind Hord Criss Vincennes

Public Sale Of Hertling Estate At Posey Township

Heirs of Charles Hertling announce a public sale at the late premises in Posey township near Union Chapel between Lanesville and Elizabeth. Real estate includes 114 acres with 50 acres of timber and a house, barn, and outbuildings. personal property lists livestock, farm tools, and household goods. Sale begins 9 o clock a m with terms to be announced day of sale. Christian Hertling and John Seipel, auctioneer and executor.

Charles Hertling Posey Township Union Chapel Lanesville Elizabeth Christian Hertling John Seipel

Valuable stock for sale including stallions and jacks

Four jennets four jacks two stallions and one nonregistered young jack offered due to ill health. All stock is pure bred except one stallion and one jennet. Registered all purebreds except the suckling jack eligible to register. Contact Alonzo Brown Eureka Laconia or Davidson Ind by call letter or phone.

Alonzo Brown Eureka

Death of Mrs Mary J Smith in Corydon

Mrs Mary J Smith widow of The opolius Smith died at her daughter Mrs Thomas Wallace home Thursday morning September 2 from liver tumor. She leaves two daughters Mrs Thomas Wallace of Corydon and Mrs Henry Kendell of New Albany. Funeral services were held Saturday at the A B church Corydon by Rev A B Con do of Grandview Indiana with burial in Jordans cemetery. She was seventy eight years old.

Mary J. Smith Theopolius Smith Thomas Wallace Henry Kendell New Albany A. B. Church Corydon A. B. Condo Grandview Ind Jordan’s Cemetery

Apples for sale call Eureka phone Wendell Resch

Safe good apples for apple butter for sale. Call by Eureka phone. Wendell Resch advertises fresh produce for processing and sale locally.

Eureka Wendell Resch

Marriage License Notices for Four Couples

Four couples secured marriage licenses: Firman Sleg with Edna Arnold. Loniz Ray Voyles with Nettie May Zhumerman. Roy Stewart with Beatrice McKinney. Local clerk records show these entries as finalized licenses.

Firman Sleg Edna Arnold Loniz Ray Voyles Nettie May Zhumerman Roy Stewart Beatrice McKinney

Grange Delegates Chosen for State Meeting

Delegates to represent the county at the State Grange meeting in Connersville Indiana in October were elected at the Commissioners room last Saturday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Frank P Loitch and Mr and Mrs Henry Bye were chosen as delegates and alternates. There are seven Granges in the county.

Commissioners Room Connersville Indiana Frank P. Loitch Henry Bye

Zimmerman and Voyles Tie Knots in Palmyra Nuptials

Miss Nettie May Zimmerman daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Zimmerman of Palmyra and Lonnie Ray Voyles son of Lonnie Voyles of Palmyra were joined in marriage Thursday afternoon at the M E Parsonage with Rev J G Moore officiating. The couple were joined by Mr and Mrs Jesse Kahl. Mrs Voyles is a former Palmyra telephone operator and Mr Voyles works in New Albany for Hirsch Stein Fertilizer Co.

Nettie May Zimmerman Joseph Zimmerman Palmyra Lonnie Ray Voyles Lonnie Voyles M. EK. Parsonage J. G. Moore Jesse Kahl Kahl

Butter eggs and poultry buyers in Dogwood Ind

Local buyer advertises top market prices for butter eggs and poultry in Dogwood Indiana claiming to pay the highest rates. The line notes a general farm products handling service.

L. A. Elbert, Dogwood,Ind

Forest Flame Farm Declares TB Free Accredited Herd

Forest Flame Farm announces its dairy herd has passed the necessary tuberculin test without reactor and is eligible to be placed on the federal list as a U S Tuberculosis Free Accredited Herd. Walter D. Bean, Owner.

Walter D. Bean

Corydon School Plans Bonds for Staff Payments

Corydon Indiana officers filed with the State Board of Tax Commissioners a petition to issue bonds not to exceed 5000 dollars to cover teachers past year janitor coal and supplies. A public hearing is set for September 27 1920 at Room 231-233 State House Indianapolis with a continuation if objections arise and a written notice must be filed before the hearing. Maurice Griffin secretary officer of taxing unit notes the date.

Corydon Ind State Board of Tax Commissioners State House Indianapolis Indiana Maurice Griffin

Re-estimate Approved for Harrison County Road Improvement

The Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners approves a new cost estimate of 16000.00 for the road improvement. Voters are warned that a remonstrance must be filed within 20 days or the re estimate becomes the official cost. Attest by Sam C. Mauck and A H.C.

Board of Commissioners Harrison County Indiana David C. Fouts John L. Windell Thomas H. Smith Sam C. Mauck H.C

Heirs to Appear to Prove Estate and Account Approval

On the twenty second judicial day of the September term in 1920 the court requires all heirs creditors or legatees of the estate to appear and show cause why the account and vouchers should not be approved. Heirs must also prove heirship at the time and place. The Farmers Savings and Trust Company and Kirkham and O'Bannon are listed as attorneys.

Farmers Savings and Truat Company Atrator Kirkham & O’bannon, Abtys. Siiw

Also Mentioned on This Page

Edwin Wilbiar Pennsylvania Rev Jack Circuit Court Joseph Wiseman Lizzie Frank Jack E. Waltere Howard McKinster Howard Charles Dreser George, Charles Catherine Louisville Arthur Richert Rachel Hickman CC. I. Hildebrand M. I. Hildebrand Chattanooga Tennessee Knights OF Pythias Palmyra Lodge Corydon Schools BE. Ll. Fisher General Science A., Deweese Ivan Clunis Tory Miss Irene Hoard Gilberta Wray H. QO. Lathue Deweese Fordson H. Bulleit & Sons, Inc Grange State Grange Voyles Jacob Roudenbush Samuel Craycroft
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