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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1920
Page
6
A ticket office will operate at Hays Corner in Corydon from August 23 to 28 to ease crowds heading to the fair. The setup aims to reduce gate congestion for travelers passing Corydon en route to the fair grounds.
Dr R W Maxedon of Bellview Kentucky died Monday after a year long cancer illness. He lived here several years after moving from Louisville and Corydon where he practiced medicine and ran a confectionery. A Civil War veteran he was married to Jennie Shuck and survived by a daughter Mrs Edward Hays and by sisters Mrs John Hammerlein and Mrs Dug Cunningham. He was 74.
Clarence Reed's home in Central burned nearly to the ground last Monday night. Fire was spotted at nine. roof was about to collapse and little could be saved. Authorities believe a defective flue started the blaze. Only a small amount of insurance was carried, making it a severe loss for the Reed family.
Indianapolis visitor South Boone George McIntire stays with his mother Delia McIntire in Laconia. New Albany visitors Ben Faith and Ella Farnsley visit. Louisville guests Alice Sadier attends celebration and visits friends. Various locals greet old friends and attend church as eleven new members join the Presbyterian church. Lectures by P. Y. Chan of China postponed and rescheduled for August 22 across Lacorta Mauckport and New Amsterdam. communities invited.
Encourage families to bring kids to the fair where youngsters can enjoy rides, exhibits, and games. The note invites parents to visit together and share the experience with their children.
An advertisement touts the Barnett System as essential for shielding buildings from lightning losses, arguing that proper rods prevent strikes and safeguard costly properties. Nearby, local residents share weekend visits and travel between Corydon, Mauckport, New Albany, and Elizabeth with references to family gatherings and social visits.
Rain delays Morenzo game as browning tents and camping at Rocky Hollow in Harrison county. Mr and Mrs Hatch and relatives spent a week at Rocky Hollow. Grant Gary visits father-in-law W W Blake in Mauckport who is seriously ill. Mrs Hert Steepleton hosts a birthday party with about forty guests at 15 and Ekinave. K and I beat Wood Mosaic 4 to 3 in a close baseball game. Fountain couples picnic to Speaker Knob with several stops, ending in Corydon area. photos taken, return home late. XXXII Tail Spin feature by a famed American aviator.
Morgan Township Farmers Association announces a all day outing with programs for farmers. Speakers include N I Clunk county agent Luke Wright Indiana Road Commission chair John Gettle Lewis Taylor John Klein and Terrelli Comedy Circus offers free performances before grandstand and in the evening. Music and refreshments available all day with all welcome.
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