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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1918
Page
6
Planes flow from Belleville Illinois to Louisville for an exhibition flight hosted by a Kentucky bank. Harrison County residents visit the planes Thursday night and Friday forenoon to view the demonstration and meet pilots.
Two Curtis type flying machines visited Harrison county residents on Thursday and Friday. Lt Hoag and Lt Abney flew from Scott Aviation Field Belleville to New Middletown and back to Louisville with Army officers observing. The event drew hundreds as crowds lined roads and fields to view the aircraft and mechanics.
Auction on September 1 1918 at Corydon Junction features farm stock including mares, a draft stallion and cows plus farming implements such as McCormick gear a wheat drill and plows. Later notices promote a 1917 Ford Touring Car for sale and an invitation from Clem Rosenbarger at the Kentucky State Fair.
A mixed local page item includes Father Wicke’s brief patriotic letter from Camp Grant dated August 1918, mentioning his unit the 343rd Infantry and travel plans to Canada. It also notes donors and visitors in Madison plus a sale listing for two Poland China and Duroc brood sows about to farrow in three weeks.
County records note totals of liabilities and assets for a Harrison County bank, with names of officers and a September 10 1918 oath. The piece then lists registration locations for the New Man Power Bill in Harrison County on September 12, including precincts in Laconia Elizabeth Corydon and New Middletown, plus a note about a boy's injury near Corydon.
Kenry Crosby of Wolcott Indiana and Miss Jt Dawson of fear wed in a home ceremony at three o clock August 29. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Dawson. the groom’s parents are Mr and Mrs George Crosby. They will live with Crosby’s family until he enters the army, expected soon.
Bank official Geo C Simler sworn statement lists assets including loans and discounts, bonds, cash items, due from banks, and U S War Saving Stamps. Liabilities total 8161 172 40 with entries for taxes paid and banking house. Notary ZeLpha M Simler notes commission expiry in 191%.
Administratrix of the John F. Cromwell estate offers for public auction crops farm implements and household furniture at the decedent's late residence near Needmore school house in Wabster township Harrison county Indiana on October third 1918 sale begins at 1 PM.
Notice of Final Settlement of Estate for William A. Conrad deceased filed in Harrison county Indiana with hearing set for September 28 1918. Creditors and heirs must appear to show cause why approval should not be granted. F M Conrad administrator. Also bids to be received by Harrison county commissioners for groceries and dry goods for County Poor Asylum for Oct 1 to Dec 31 1918 to be opened Oct 8 1918. Shoes for quality at Zollman J J in Lanesville.
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