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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1914
Page
9
A letter from a county reader discusses the new law on paying work crews for road repairs. It cites seven assistant highway superintendents and details payments and claims filed, noting a contractor’s experience with a post office project and a Mississippi River region case.
A brief line notes that indigestion and constipation are quickly relieved by Chamberlain's Tablets sold by dealers. It mentions poet John W. Lopp, age eighty four, traveling to Crandallast Thursday to build flues for a new schoolhouse project by contractor John W. Doolittle, noting his continued demand for chimney work.
Merchants state Moore Brothers Stoves and Ranges are in stock in Joliet Illinois. The ad highlights cost savings with better comfort and reduced labor, urging customers to purchase immediately and visit Geo B Wahl Stoves and Tinware in Corydon Indiana.
Local report announces EXPERT TREE SURGEON J. P. A. Hertlein of New Albany will be in Corydon today for several days to treat Lew M. O Bannon’s shade trees and inspect others at no charge. He highlights diseased and decaying trees and offers to help residents save trees and beautify the town.
Rock cockerels offered for sale to clear space for pullets at two dollars each. expected value four dollars per bird and five hundred dollars after December 1. Harrison County Fair results listed with top placements. Dr D W Hays of Valley City to auction personal property next Saturday October 3 at 1 PM with James M Sherrill as auctioneer.
Boon township held meetings at the old Goshen Baptist church on September 26 and 27 with trustees elected: Joel F. Rungsell Sidney May and George B. Byrum chosen. Russell May and Byrum named president and secretary respectively. Rev C Morton Pattee preached and affirmed the plan for an annual gathering the first Saturday of August. The 101 year old log church to be restored while preserving its cemetery and history. Mr and Mrs Anthony Baker of Britt Iowa are visiting relatives. A sale of livestock by Eugene Watson is set for October 8 near Valley City.
Edward Markwell died Tuesday in Indianapolis after a week long illness at age 28. He graduated from Indiana Medical School with honors and was interning in a city hospital. The burial took place near Lanesville after a funeral at M. R. church, conducted by Rev. L. C. Jeffrey. The War Tax Bill passed the House and awaits Senate action, proposing taxes on beer, gasoline, wines, tickets, insurance, mortgages, telegraphs, and more to raise about 105 million annually.
Sunshine Nursery Stock reports strong customer praise from Hardinsburg Kentucky May 4 1914. A Corydon Indiana client commends April shipment trees as near perfect with fine roots and predicts minimal losses. The letter emphasizes courteous business and the Golden Rule in trade.
Notice states the Cigarette Law from Acts 1913 Sections 1-2-3 imposes fines up to 100 dollars and up to three months in jail for anyone under twenty one who buys or possesses cigarettes or related items. The enforcement targets underage purchase and possession.
The Rev. Dr. Mattingly will give a state lecture for married men at the Catholic church next Thursday evening at 7 50 o'clock. The talk covers duties of a married man and others. Admission is free but strictly limited to married men.
Sunday visits noted as Anna Conrad Violet Bridge man Gusta Roudenbush called on Mr and Mrs Ward Conrad. Henry Dyer and wife and Maurice visited I M Byerley family. Philip Byerley returned from Indiana to Pinkneyville Illinois. Mabel Rogge Nola Blair and Maggie Lemay visited New Albany and Kentucky State Fair Ringling Brothers. Anna Conrad celebrated sixteenth birthday with surprise pound party at Wm Conrad home for about eighty five relatives and friends. Lemonade, candy, cakes, and games followed.
A Sunday School Convention assembled at the M E church in New Salisbury with Crandall U B and Methodist, New Salisbury M E, Hurst Town and Wood's Chapel units. Officers elected include President Win H Dyer and Secretary Treasurer Joe Deatrich. Various departments were formed under led by J K Welker and Dr G D Baker with Harry Davis heading Temperance. For sale a 46 HP Huber Traction Engine offered by Harryshton Laconia.
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