Big Game at the Fairgrounds Between Corydon Regulars and All Stars
Last Thursday at the fairgrounds Capt. Bline's Corydon regulars faced Capt. Vic Bulliett's All Stars in a heated contest. Willie Heth struck out sixteen, while Black endured three errors at third base. The All Stars led early, Corydon teams sparsely fielded, and questions about contracts and gate receipts brewed as the game ended with the All Stars ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Bline
Corydon
All Stars
Vic. Bulliett
Black
Wilson
Popham
Funk
Willie Heth
Willie
Brewster
Albert
Grewster
PO. A
George Brown
Elmer Davis
Wiliam Mitchhem
Bullet
James Brewster
Ed Mitchell
Naud Wolfe
John Morris
Wm. Christies
Frank Feler
John Black
Tsaue Orwick
Charles Bruch
Spencer Wilson
Horace Papiss
Jud Funk
Yotal
Heth
Tail Wilson
Tworbase
Davis
Blick
Winkler
Mitehell
Morris
Wolfe
Hethi
Feler
Heth Struc
Orwick
Punk
Electric Roadway Plan Discussed for Leavenworth to New Albany
A large meeting in New Amsterdam yesterday outlined plans to build an electric roadway from Leavenworth to New Albany via New Amsterdam Central and Elizabeth. Right of way secured through Washington township, with enthusiasm from leading men and supported by capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Amsterdam
Leavenworth
New Albany
Central
Elizabeth
Washington Township
Catholic Church Choir Festival Draws Large Local Crowd
A Catholic church choir festival in New Middletown attracted about 700 attendees from across the county. Morning and afternoon services were held with refreshments served, though rain in the afternoon hampered the gathering. The Corydon band performed enjoyable music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Middletown
Corydon Band
Feller and Horne Tie The Knot On Mill Street
George H. Feller of Breeden and Feller wed Porta E. Horne daughter of Albert Cox at the bride’s home. Ceremony performed by Ilder S. R. Grubb. This is the third wedding in three weeks on Mill Street amid a spreading contagion and looming quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Feller
Breeden & Feller
Giant International Harvester Trust Formed at Trenton
The International Harvester Company organized August 12 in Trenton New Jersey with authorized capital of 120 million dollars to control makers of farm tools and machinery. Deering McCormick Champion Milwaukee and Plano join. D M Osborne & Co remains independent. The piece denounces the trust as anti farmer and attacks Republicans for backing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Company
Trenton
N. J
New Jersey
Combine of Trust
Deering
McCormick
Champion
Milwaukee
Plano
Nsene
D. M. Osborne & Co
Republican Party
Republic
Ferdinand Township A Democratic Stronghold Since 1841
The Ferdinand township in Dubois county, founded in 1841, is described as quiet pastoral with a Catholic German population. It has no railroad or policing officers, 1800 parishioners in St Ferdinand attend services, and the community is portrayed as morally law abiding, educated, and unanimously Democratic with no Republicans remaining after an uneventful attempt years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand and Ferdinand Township
Dubois County
Ferdinand Township
St. Ferdinand
Fidinand
Evansville
Corydon School Board Announces New Teachers
The Corydon school board has chosen J. W. Riddle Blanche Ridley Geo G Kahl C W Watson Mrs E S Hallett Jennie Griffin A H Riesing Julia Fried and Mr and Mrs Fouse as new teaching staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Riddle
Blanche Ridley
Geo. G. Kahl
C. W. Watson
E. S. Hallett
Jennie Griffin
A. H. Riesing
Julia Fried
Fouse
Harrison County Teachers Institute opens amid rain
The Harrison County Teachers Institute convened at School Hall on August 18 with 76 students enrolling. Officers include President Amzi Weaver Secretary Fred Bierly and assistants Daisy Thomas Maggie Richard. Dr Lange and Prof Kinnaman lead sessions in pedagogy geography and nature study. The institute runs through Friday with a county contest Thursday evening and invites public attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Teachers’ Institute
Amzi Weaver
Fred Bierly
Millie Stern
Funnrolling
Daisy Thomas
Assist
En. Clk
Maggie Richard
State v Frank and Deitsch Shooters Trial In Justice Court
The cases State vs Frank and John Deitsch for shooting George Fulner with intent to murder were tried in Justice Hunter's court last Friday. Deputy Prosecutor Fleshman Major W Funk led the prosecution. defendants were defended by Wm Ridley. The hearing lasted most of the day. Each defendant was bound to the grand jury in 400 dollars. Fulner had been tried previously and acquitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Frank
John Deitsch
George Fulner
Hunter’s Court
Fleshman
Major W. Funk
Wm. Ridley
Mr. Fulner
License for Corydon saloon denied by Commissioners
Walter Glenn's application to retail liquor in Corydon at the Shaffer stand was rejected by the Commissioners after a three day trial. Remonstrators held a 27 vote majority against granting the license with Ridley and Self for temperance interests and Henry Richard and Clarence Jordan for the saloon side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Glenn
Corydon
Old Shaffer
Messrs. Ridley
Self
Temperance
Henry Richard
Clarence Jordan
Saloon
The Races at the Fair
The racing program lists events from Wednesday to Friday with purses from 100 to 170 dollars. The track is described as first class and the races are expected to be well filled with the best county racing yet.
Seed Wheat for Sale Near Corydon
300 bushels of Poole variety seed wheat hauled in without rain and screen ready for seeding. Priced at $1 per bushel. Located 4 miles east of Corydon on the New Albany and Corydon pike. Contact M. and Roverr Bruce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poole
Corydon
New Albany
EF. M
Roverr Bruce
Local Notices of Visits and Relocations
Mrs. Mugler buys a new organ. Miss Belle Evans returns home from a two week visit in New Albany. Dennis Wright of Meade county Ky visits his brother Charles Wright. Alfred Dowthitt and Robert McQuin of Illinois visit relatives here. Anny and Cora Burrow attend a basket meeting at Mt Solomon. Anna Kah of New Albany comes for a few weeks. John and Clarence Rusk return from Illinois where they worked on farms. Vesta Vorles of Washington county visits her sister Mrs. Charles Mugyler and returns home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Evans
New Albany
Dennis Wright
Meade County
Charles Wright
Alfred Dowthitt
Robert McQuin
Illinois
Anny
Cora Burrow
Mt. Solomon
Anna Kah
Messrs
John and
Clarence Rusk
Vesta Vorles
Washington County
Charles Muzyler
Boy Nearly Loses Sight After Weed Poisoning
Sioux City man W. H. Dibble recalls his 11 year old son being poisoned by a weed or plant while picnicking last month. The boy rubbed the poison into his eyes and nearly blinded him before a neighbor suggested De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. The salve relieved the symptoms and the boy recovered. The ad warns against counterfeit products from L. A. Rini & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dibble
Sioux City
Fially
de Witt
L. A. Rini & Son
TO CURE A COLD IN A DAY ADVERTISEMENT
An old time drugstore ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as a rapid cure for colds. It promises a refund if the remedy fails and features W. F. Grove’s signature on every box, priced at 2 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Grove
Three Ex Sheriffs Honored By The Democrat
The Democrat salutes three living ex sheriffs Joseph L. Marsh Silas Crayden and Socrates J. Bence of Harrison County. Each served four years as sheriff as Democrats of the old school. The piece recalls their honesty and public service amid political tension in 1886 1900 and later, noting persecution faced by Uncle Jack Bence and urging respect for their legacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Joseph L. Marsh
Silas Crayden
Socrates J. Bence
Joe
Silas
Jack
Harrison County
Jefferson
Jackson
Jack Bence
John
Corydon
U. S
Illness and social notes from local families
The brief notes list illnesses and visits among residents. C C Byrn's youngest son is ill with rheumatism. Ellen Dewees visits relatives in Jasper and Newton counties. Lydia Stevens of New Albany spends days with relatives here. Wm Richert remains ill. Fred Lindsey and wife have moved to the south farm and begin housekeeping. W B Dewees visits with Mrs Dewees' parents at Prenchtown. J P Isterling hosts a well attended ice cream supper with cornets. Emma Davidson returns home from Fairfield to visit her sister Mrs Will Reinhardt. Dr George Dewees and wife visit Catharine Walk who is ill. The band serenades Otis Raden and his bride, who will live with the groom’s father. Otis will clerk in the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Stevens
New Albany
Wm. Richert
Fred Lindsey
W. B. Dewees
J. Rexor
Prenchtown
J. P. Isterling
Cornet Band
Emma Davidson
Will Reinhardt
Fairdale
George Dewees
Fredericksburg
Catharine Walk
Otis Raden
Farmers Plow for Wheat as Local Visitors Move On
Farmers busy with wheat plowing while visitors from Lanesville Louisville and Greenville call on local families. Clara Redick Carrie Wievel Rosa Howard Lizzie Sutton and daughter Maggie Schoen Minnie Michell Emma Ruby John Greer Anna Greer and Fred Green are noted among guests. Andrew Walther recovers after nail injury confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Wievel
Louisville
Rosa Howard
Lizzie Sutton
Maggie Schoen
Minnie Michell
Emma Ruby
Jacob Schoen
Town Notices and Social Visits Highlight Local Scene
Elmer Adis has returned from Valparaiso. Miss Permelia Mathes will return home soon. A new hardware store opens in town. John Chappel appears taller, nicknamed papa. Miss Cora Drear of New Albany visits Miss Opel Heckelnan. Mrs. Dan and Niss Libby Cain of Louisville visit Mrs. Anthony Kanuapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Adis
Valparaiso
Permelia Mathes
John Chappel
Cora Drear
New Albany
Opel Heckelnan
Mrs
Dan and
Niss Libby Cain
Louisville
Anthony Kanuapel
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Formula Disclosure
An ad claims Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic lists its ingredients iron and quinine on every bottle and asserts no charge or payment required to obtain it. The note uses old fashioned spellings and promotional tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Trio Kills 32 Snakes in Rail Pile Near Pond
George Haas Charles Stevens and J W Price worked northwest of town to drive a rabbit into a rail pile near a pond They tore down the pile and with help from Puppy Joe killed 32 water moccasin snakes in the area This report notes the event and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Haas
Charles Stevens
J.W. Price
Joe
Meeting of the 53d Regiment Assoc at English
The 53d Regimental Association met at English on August 14 with Capt. John W. Marshall presiding. Three comrades died recently and 39 members attended. Corydon chosen as next meeting site with date left to the president for July or August. Officers elected include President J W Marshall and vice presidents Bart Ince Rockport West Wilson Yankee town and J B Berkey Salem. Secretary Treasurer W E Jenner Marengo. Chaplain J A Engleman Georgetown. Historians Dr Wes Wilson and J R Berkley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English
John W. Marshall
Corydon
J. W. Marshall
Bart Ince
Rockport
West Wilson
Yankeetown
J. B. Berkey
Salem
W. E
Local Society Notes Mention Visits and Illness
Mrs Zora Reinhardt is on the sick list. Chas Welker and wife visited New Albany on Sunday. John Hughes and family called on White Cloud Sunday. Joseph Wellinger is building a house for P J Stevens. Mary Jane Bye visits her aunt in Jeffersonville this week. Grace Carter guests Blanche Barnett in Louisville Sunday. Mat Voles and family and Mr Wells and family visit James Dalton and family Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Welker
New Albany
John Hughes
White Cloud
Joseph Wellinger
P. J. Stevens
Mary Jane Bye
Jeffersonville
Miss Grace Carter
Blanche Barnett
Louisville
Local Social Notes and Visiting Friends
Alva Denbo steps pitch. Jesse Watson from New Albany spent last week with relatives here. Miss Zetta Long from Louisville visits Miss Fronie Love. Judson Conner, visiting relatives in this county, will return home this week. Rev. Dr. Curtis from Indianapolis will preach at the Congregational church on Sunday August 24 at 10 30 a m. The Sunday school celebration scheduled for August 23 at Doner’s Chapel is postponed indefinitely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva Denbo
Jesse Watson
New Albany
Zetta Long
Louisville
Fronie Love
Judson Conner
Dr. Curtis
Indianapolis
Congregational Church
Doner
New Stock Arrives Daily at C P Trotter & Co Corydon
Arrivals include The Famous Criterion Men's Clothing Dutchess Trousers Monarch Shirts W L Douglas Shoes Swan Brand Hats and the largest line of Boys clothing. A bright well lit room displays new up to date furnishings for men and boys at Corydon business C P Trotter & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Douglas
Corydon
C. P. Trotter & Co
A Good Man Gone Died in Jackson Township
Thomas Eskew of Jackson township died Sunday August 17 aged 78. A longtime U B church member he led a quiet upright life and left many children. His funeral was held at Bethlehem on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Eskew
Jackson Township
U. B. Church
Bethlehem
Anti-Saloon Meeting in Corydon at School Hall
A large gathering of anti-saloon supporters from Corydon and Harrison township is planned at the School Hall next Sunday at 2 p m. An able speaker from Indianapolis will address the audience. Country residents are urged to attend. COMMITTEE
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Harrison Township
School Hall
Indianapolis
For Sale Cheap Boiler and Engines
One twenty five horsepower boiler and an eighteen horsepower engine for sale. Also a Gaar Scott traction twelve horsepower engine. Contact H Pitman Corydon Indiana. Mrs Corn and son Earl visited Jacob Market west of town last week. Quarterly meeting slated at New Bethel August 23 and 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P
Gaar Scott Traction
H. Pitman
Corydon
Ind
Corn and Son
Earl
Louisville
Jacob
New Bethel
Anti-Saloon Column Urges Voters Over License Fight
The piece argues against Walter C. Glenn's liquor license in Harrison Township, exposing alleged false statements by whiskey backers. It urges remonstrators to sign or promote the remonstrance, cites costs and witnesses, and invokes biblical ethics to warn of collective consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter C. Glenn
Corydon
Army officer John Harbaugh discharged for disability
John Harbaugh, longtime resident of Key West Florida, has been discharged from the regular army for disability and is now at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harbaugh
Key West, Fla
Local Social Notes Include Fink Family Gatherings
Mr Roy Fink spent Monday evening at Locust Point. Mr Samuel Fink was out with his new bogey and best girl recently. John Farn sley brought his new saw mill into the neighborhood. Miss Rosa and Carrie Deitsch are visiting relatives. Mrs Halaway and daughter of New Albany are visiting Peter Farnsley. Charles Kuentzer of New Albany was on a business trip recently. Peter Farnsley hosted an ice cream supper last Wednesday night. Celia Seibert of Convenience and Frank Meer maz of Louisville visit Minnie Fulner. Alice Treckler of Louisville, visiting Kate Bauer, was called home for a cousin's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Fink
John Farnsley
Rosa
Carrie Deitsch
Halaway
New Albany
Peter Farnsley
Charles Kuentzer
Celia Seibert
Frank Meermaz
Louisville
Minnie Fulner
Alice Treckler
Kate Bauer
Social News From Louisville and Nearby Towns
Miss Anna Meurer of Louisville visits home folks. Addie and Tillie Hirt visit friends in Cincinnati. Philip Bruch of Montgomery County visits relatives in this township. County Treasurer Ed O Connor among Lanesville friends last Saturday. Jos J Messir returns from Jacksonville Florida to his home. Mr and Mrs James Gardner of New Albany visit relatives here Sunday. Peter Roth Sr attends funeral of step-brother Adam Michels in Louisville last Monday. A wagon load of young ladies from New Albany spend Sunday here, led by Miss Mary Eisert. Eisert receives word their New Orleans residence burned August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Meurer
Louisville
Addie
Tillie Hirt
Cincinnati
Jos. J. Messir
Jacksonville
James Gardner
New Albany
Peter Roth, Sr
Adam Michels
Spens
Mary Eisert
A. M. Eisert
Henry Andressen
New Orleans
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Ad
An old advertisement extols DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a gentle liver tonic. It claims they expel poison from the system, are purely vegetable, and never gripe, with a testimonial from W. Scott of Highland Ave. in Mites, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
W. Scott
Highland Ave
Mites
Rey &Em
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C. C. Byrn
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Newton Counties
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Clara Redick
Lanesville
Fred Gobel
Anna Greer
Greenville
Fred Green
Andrew Walther
53D Regiment
Ramsey
Zora Reinhardt
Mat Voles
Mr. Wells
James Dalton
Criterion Men’s
Good Citizens’ Committee
Harrison TP
Roy Fink
Locust Point
Philip Bruch
Montgomery County
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