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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1919

Page

8

Predwee cattle sale listing from Fourth Page

Fontined from Fourth Page notices a sale item for cows of any age or sex for 8.00 at 4:00. The fragment cites auction terms without full context.

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Harrison County Fair Auction and Races at Corydon 1919

The notice outlines cattle class prizes and ages for SHORTHORNS and RED POLLED, with bulls cows and heifers listed by age and price. It also promotes Corydon Indiana as the fair site August 26 to 30 1919, with race purses and schedule, and urges public patronage and county unity under Harrison County Fair Association.

Best entries open for Penmanship and Drawing at Harrison County fair

Entries must be work done since last year and include exhibitor name age and residence. The catalog lists maps, drawings, essays on farming topics and home sanitation with prices and rules. The society belongs to the American Trotting Association and harness race entries close August 26 1919 with purses and stall fees outlined.

Indiana Harrison County ORB Cac Ee & Beete American Trotting Association

Rules for Corydon Fair Attendance and Exhibits

The notice urges prompt entries and ready exhibits, warns against rumors, and promises fair enforcement though errors may occur. It highlights early arrival, thirty five cent gate fees, a US mail box near the wagon gate, and Portes University as a notable exhibit to attract farmers. The Harrison County Fair opens Wednesday with moderate admission and emphasis on public patronage.

Corydon Fair Etbuhves

Corydon Fair Entries Open With Regional Invitation

Information notes Corydon population 2500 and local fair grounds within city limits. Mentions fairs in Salem Scottsburg and Corydon R R route from New Albany twenty miles away. Entries mailed to Frank K. Wright, Secretary.

Corydon Indiana Salem Scottsburg N. A R. R. Good Pike New Albany Fair Grounds City Frank K. Wright

Special horse show and band concert dates set

A standout event combines a horse show with a band concert presented by a good band on Wednesday and Thursday nights August 27 and 28.

Good Band

Fanciest turnout and horse show prizes listed

The notice details betting and prize amounts for various classes at the fair including best saddle horse best light harness mare gelding pony outfit and rider categories with fees. It notes admission twenty-five cents for night show and concrete walks from city to gates.

Musical Instruments of Quality at the Floral Hatch Display

Conrad & Son Pianos showcase quality instruments at the fair with a 23th Annual Display. They promote direct factory purchasing, Victrola records, and long standing local reputation in Corydon Indiana. The article mentions a new brick garage being built and the old Kintner Livery stable demolished.

Kintner Conrad & Son Conrad & Son Piano Company Corydon Indiana Conrad& Son

Local Business Notes and Sidelightads in Corydon

A collage of local ads highlights F A Bualleit praising insurance service twenty years of honest dealing and Anne praised as a top insurance man. E M Hottell expands Lae Cream Station operations and Empirre separators. S K Foley’s barber shop shoe shop pool room details and ownership changes appear alongside Rielys Drug Store claims to old reliability and Vick’s longtime service in Corydon.

Otto Montgomery Mr. Foley W. C. Rothrock

Local Businesses Highlight Community Service and Leaders

Roy Evans returns from France and resumes his business with trust from Mr. Kellems. L A Reasor of Corydon praises Prudential Life Insurance and his forty year local presence. John H. Heth promotes fair insurance service. Barksdale’s Restaurant offers meals and ice cream. Chas W Evans' Shop advertises blacksmithing and truck bodies. W D Bean markets Duroc hogs and Jersey cattle with strong lineage and local sales.

W. D. Bean Corydon Mr. Bean Yair

Jersey cattle and local farm scene featured in Corydon column

Forest Home Farm near Corydon showcases Jersey cattle and stock raising with records noted for dam Jap Sayda Baron and offspring. Christiey’s Place in Corydon promoting news stand tailoring and Royal Cleaning agency adds local business flavor in the fair catalogue narrative.

Lookout Baron Jap Sayda Sayda Mrs. Bean Will Christiey Corydon Royal Cleaning and Dye Works New Albany Christley

Corydon Birthplace and Historic Capitol Site

Corydon is described as Indiana’s statehood birthplace with the first capitol building preserved within town limits. An elm tree under which Indiana’s Constitution was framed stands in Corydon, a picturesque town framed by hills and streams.

Corydon Indiana Charles Tion

Wagon and Carriage and General Blacksmithing

A historical notice lists services including blacksmithing upholstery rubber tire work painting and related crafts offered by a tradesman in a local goods directory.

Brown's Cash Meat Market and Maple Lawn Cattle

Brown's Cash Meat Market on Albert Stover and Son's Maple Lawn farm markets fresh meats from Joe Brown and John Davidson, with Joe described as an experienced butcher. Also notes More Pure-Bred Cattle from Albert Stover and Son, located south of Corydon on the Mauckport pike.

Corydon Indiana Joe Brown John Davidson Joe Albert Stover and Son Mauckport Pike Maple Lawn

Corydon Fair Catalogue Ad Roll Highlights Local Businesses

The Corydon fair catalogue showcases Maple Lawn Farm and Aberdeen Angus cattle headed by Mignonette's Ito, Corydon dealers Hest and Becker, private and department store ads, and notices from Keller's Big Department Store. It notes the Harrison County Fair runs August 25–30 and promises further coverage next week.

Keller’s Lanesville Harrison County

Notice of Final Settlement of Amanda Quiverman Estate

George W. Baylor as executor files final settlement in Harrison Circuit Court Harrison County Indiana. Hearings set for September 1 1919 the first judicial day of the September term all heirs creditors and legatees must appear to show cause why accounts should not be approved. Heirs must prove heirship at the same time and place. Elimore Crecellus, Atty.

Amanda Quiverman Harrison County Indiana Harrison Circuit Court George W. Baylor aG-2m

Also Mentioned on This Page

Corydon, Indiana Frank R. Wright The Oa Aa Corydonians Harrison County Fair Association Ansset NOTD Miles Fac Tory Victor Records F. A. Bualleit F. A. Bulleit Anne E. M. Hottell EE. M. Hottell East Side Public Square Barber and S. K. Foley Riely Victor Wright C. M. Evana Roy France E. E. Kellems L. A. Reasor Prudential Life Insurance Company Heth Insurance Agency John H. Heth Harison County Insurance John H. Teth General Service Bullett Block Chestnut and Elm Streets Barksdale Brubeck Logansberry Homer Barksdale Mr. Barksdale Farish Homer Chas. W. Evans Forest Home Farm Durocs Christiey’s Corydon’s Brown’s Cash Meat Market Mignonette Ito Maple Lawn Farm Hest and Becker Fairbanka-Morse New Idea Maytag Maylini Sweedish Queen Emerson John Deere New Century Jaynesville Fred John Keller Service Keller Stylophus Phoenix Queen Quality Shoes Howard's Thompson Glove Fitting Cor Kewaler’s Albert Democrat the Savings and Loan Association Esate Elimore Crecellus Atty
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