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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1920
Page
4
John W. Harbaugh a prominent Corydon veterinary surgeon was struck by a passenger engine while crossing the Southern Railroad track near Edwardsville last Sunday. He was taken to St Edwards Hospital for treatment but died after living three hours. He was en route to a medical call when the accident occurred.
Dr John W Harbaugh of Corydon district died after his car stalled on a crossing as an eastbound train struck it. The crash hurled his vehicle down the hill and he, badly injured, was transported to St Edwards Hospital where he died. Funeral held at the Brethren church. burial in Cedar Hill cemetery. He served as a veterinarian for ten years and was a Spanish American War veteran.
William JF Head died at his home in Judgeville Indiana on September 15 after a brief illness from appendicitis. The Democrat editor received a telegram from his wife Mrs Head stating Will died today causing confusion with relatives named Willett in the family.
A visiting Great Majestic Range demonstrator will be at Hurst Hardware Co. during the week starting September 27. The riveted oven prevents heat loss for prize quality baking and fuel savings. Each Majestic Range sale includes a complete set of cooking ware at no extra charge.
The farm of the late Charlies M. Wheat near Corydon Indiana on the pike covers about eighty three acres with comfortable buildings. It will be sold at public auction on Saturday October 9 1920 at two o'clock in the afternoon on the premises by Rebecca Wheat and Vernia Z Wheat the undersigned sale owners. Terms reasonable.
Mr. and Mrs. Elias Pfrimmer of Oklahoma City, born in this county, are visiting relatives. Mrs. Pfrimmer, née Charlotte Mauck, is Levi Mauck’s daughter. They farmed 210 acres in Oklahoma before retiring to the city three years ago. They plan to visit Vincennes before returning home and attended the Indianapolis G. A. R. encampment last week. Both belong to the Woman's Relief Corps.
Democratic County Chairman James B. irewster announces that Itxw Geveenor Samuel M. Ralston will speak at Corydon Friday night October 14. Further notices will follow next week and other speakers Ewing Minton Oak McCulloch Slack are listed elsewhere in this issue of the Democrat.
Over one hundred good tight barrels for sale spirit barrels and they are first class. Will go at greatly reduced prices. Eureka J B Cook Corydon Indiana.
The Farmers' Association has rented Red Men’s Hall in Laconia Indiana and will hold all meetings there tonight at 7 PM. Fred Elbert recently passed through Corydon while returning to Boone township after visiting his children. He and his relatives visited the Perryville Kentucky battlefield where he was wounded in October 1862. bullets remain visible in the surrounding woods and building.
During the week starting September 27 Hurst Hardware Co offers a fine set of cooking ware with every Majestic Range purchase. The range price is set at the lowest level, and the deal runs only during Demonstration Week while the manufacturer’s demonstrator explains the range’s features. Eligible buyers are invited to take advantage of the offer.
Clarence M. Bigler and Miss Laura E. Jackson were married at the Clerk's office last week. Rev. J. L. Battram performed the ceremony.
Readable lines show multiple shirt listings in varying sizes and prices. Descriptions mix men's and boys' blue shirts with denomination notes and odd fragments.
Washington township will hold its annual Sunday School convention at Wesley Chapel on Sunday October 19 1920 All Sunday Schools of the township are invited to take part An all day session led by H S Sonner.
A Majestic Range demonstration begins September 27 at Hurst Hardware Co. Customers may select a range and receive a free set of cooking ware. Choose from various styles and sizes during the event.
Sunday September 26 marked the fifth anniversary of Mr and Mrs Alva Schneider's marriage with guests from New Albany and nearby families including Mr and Mrs Fred Schneider Mr and Mrs George Felker Mr and Mrs Elmer Felker and daughter Pauline Ott Edna Schneider Ada Felker and Mr and Mrs Chas Kumbley and Mrs and Mrs Chester Turley.
A dark red and blue skull cap with three Greek letters is missing. Return to the office for a reward offered.
Mr and Mrs Ott Snyder and children Robert and Ardeeth of Fountain County visit Mr and Mrs Levi Snyder and relatives. They arrived Sunday after driving through. Snyder moved to the county nine years ago and married there five years ago. Mrs Snyder and the children have not visited before. Snyder farms about one hundred acres and notes Fountain County land near Veedersburg sells for 3200 to 500 an acre. Dr Chas E Keller son of Ezra and Mrs Keller underwent a serious operation in Oklahoma City about ten days ago. His parents, visiting the west, stay at his bedside. Carl Keller, long known in the county, practiced dentistry at Clayton New Mexico and is well regarded and hoped for recovery.
Dan St. Davis of Depauw has been named Traveling Freight Claim Agent for the L and N Railroad Co. at Louisville with a substantial salary, according to a letter from Tan.
Prank W. Shireman a music dealer promotes the Columbia Grafonda talking machine. The pitch touts a non set automatic stay and superior tone with a close up demonstration, inviting readers to call or write for prices and terms.
Mr and Mrs C W Smith spent two weeks visiting their sons Rev A D Smith of Indianapolis and R E Smith of Boswell. They also saw Eph Stonepiper Mrs Bertha Liptrap and Maud Watson, all Harrison county natives. The group attended the Indiana State Fair Lafayette Fair and the National G A R encampment in Indianapolis.
The Manuale Player Piano, nearly human, made only in Faldwin pianos, invites customers to try them. See or write for prices and terms, Frank W. Shireman, music dealer.
The note argues that the reputation and financial strength of piano manufacturers safeguard buyers and recommends Baldwin Pianos and Player Pianos as trusted choices, inviting readers to inquire about prices and terms.
Miss Myrtle Davis travels from Louisville Kentucky to Boone County Indiana and visits relatives in Louisville before entering Urbana University in Illinois for study.
Readers are urged to attend in Corydon next Saturday week October 9 to hear Pr. Carlton B. McCulloch and the Hon. L Ert Slack. The event promises discussion and remarks from both speakers.
A Christian church in Corydon purchased a pane from local music dealer Frank W W Shire, noting a modest, practical transaction within the town's commerce.
Real estate prompt invites inquiries for a pleasant house in Corydon. Office contact requested for immediate buyer interest.
Notice for bids by the Board of County Commissioners Harrison County Indiana at 2 PM October 5 1990 for dry goods and groceries for the Poor Asylum for the quarter starting October 1 ending December 1 held in 1920. Sam C Mauck A B C
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