Indiana State Fair to Offer Record $37,600 in Trotting Races
The Indiana State Fair week of September features a $37,600 purse across 14 events with Hedgewood Boy and Lady Maude aiming for world marks. Dick Wilson will start Hedgewood Bay and Lily Maude C to chase records, earning $600 upfront and up to $4,100 if targets are met, amid entries from Kentucky Tennessee Missouri Michigan and more.
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Indiana State Fair
Charles Downing
Kentucky
Tennessee
Missouri
Michigan
Colorado
Ohio
New York
Ilinois
Wisconsin
California
Indiana
Dick Wilson
Rushville
Hedgewood Bay
Lily Maude
Wilson
Hedgewood Loy
Lady Maude
Willl
Hedgewood Boy
Star Pointer
Lady Maud C
C. H. Anthony
American Trotting Association
Indiana Fair Grounds
United States
Indiana Grounds
Grange
John H. Dickerson
Mamaroneck
George H. Esterbrook
Denver
Roy Miller
Lexington
W. G Durfee
Los Angles
Cal
J. Fleming
Terre Haute
J. F. Benyon
Memphis
Tenn
Dick McMahon
Libertyville
Ill
A. J. Hook
Georgetown
R. Ht
Indianapolis
White River
Corydon area notes and social visits persist
Health is good in Dogwood district as farm work resumes after threshing. Numerous Sunday visits are recorded among residents from Corydon Elbert Saffer and Morris Eckart, Mrs Rhoads and her daughter, and others. Local merchants promote pianos Fertilizers and farm supplies while fair preparations and auctions draw attention.
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John Blake and Family
Corydon
Elbert Saffer
Morris Eckart
Rhoads
Curt Daley
Vessie Kannapel
Jno
Local Items Highlight Falls City Visits and Reunion Plans
William Ridley spent Sunday with relatives in the Falls cities. Amelia items note JA Gibson and TLalf unloading salt at Mott, and Mrs. W H Davis with Mrs Hester Crayden attending the Temple Davis wedding in English. Stella B Caughlin, notary public, will take acknowledgments at the Democrat Office on fair grounds next week. Reunion arrangements for Morgan and Tobson men were refined, with many Confederate and Federal survivors expected next week. Families offer homes to visitors during the fair, and Take Chautauqua traveler N ee n Irwin returned from travel. Amos Lemmon reports invitations from Col Bennett H Young and Gen Basil W Duke to attend the Morgan Raid reunion. Chas A Williams returns to Census duties in Washington after two months home. Dr Z T Punk and James W McKinster returned from a two week Arkansas trip. McKinster bought 400 acres there. Maueckport News copy arrives. publication praised. Local social guests include Bessie and Enna Prosser, May Kreutzer, Annis Davis, Narate Cole, Myrtle Showmaker, Wilna Hanger, and Edna Williams. A married man without children seeks a farm position at the elevator.
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Amos Lemmon
The
Fair Association
Bennett H. Young
Basil W. Duke
Blue River
Bessie
Enna Prosser
May Kreutzer
Annis Davis
New Albany
Narate Cole
Louisville
Myrtle Showmaker
Borden
Wilna Hanger
Edwardsville
Edna Williams
St. Louis
Helen Ridley
Birthday gathering for Mrs. Jane Thomas near Laconia
On 1Aupr22 friends and relatives gathered to celebrate Mrs. Jane Thomas's birthday near Laconia. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Win Warden of Louisville and many locals as gifts and well wishes filled the evening with music and social chat.
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Jane Thomas
Laconia
Win. Warden
Louisville
Haimett Timberlake
Ezra Faith
Lawrence Tlomas
G. Melton
Geo. Stults
Johnnie Bartley
Davis
Monzel Hines
Peter Fulkerson
Jed Elbert
Thomas
Mrs Margaret Beck Dies at Home Near New Middletown
Mrs Margaret Catherine Beck wife of Michael Beck died at her home near New Middletown on Sat Aug 7 after a seven year illness. Funeral was held Sunday at 2 PM at Gierman Reformed Church conducted by Rev Steimers. She was 54, born in Germany, a member of the German Reformed Church. She leaves a husband and two children, a brother and two sisters in Germany.
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Margaret Catherine Beck
Michael Beck
New Middletown
Gierman Reformed Church
Steimers
Germany
Giermany
Forty Acre Land for Sale West of Corydon Indiana
Land offering includes 40 acres two and one half miles west of Corydon with 25 acres cultivated and 145 acres timber. No buildings, springs present. Asking price reasonable. Contact Jacop Ruaroors Corydon Indiana R R 4.
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Corydon
Jacop Ruaroors
Ind
R. R
Hureka Phone
Settlement Notice for Bullett & Sons Credit
Your account for twine cultivators Spring and Fall fertilizers will be due September 1. Please arrange prompt settlement with 182 V. H. BULLEIT & SONS.
Temple Davis Rites Unite English Bride and Local Groom
Miss Claudie Temple of English and Mr Percy Davis of this place married at her home Monday evening. Attendants were Miss Magpie Rothrock and Mr Ed Schoenholt. music by Blanche Cole and local orchestra. Few relatives present. Mrs Davis is daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Temple. Mr Davis son of Dr and Mrs W U Davis. He managed Cumberland Exchange and plans to pursue local business. The couple will live with his parents after arriving tonight.
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Claudie Temple
Percy Davis
Magpie Rothrock
Ed Schoenholt
Blanche Cole
Tenglish
Davis
Ben Temple
Mr. Davis
Corydon Public Schools Hire List for Next Year
The district announces teachers including Superintendent Semmett Taylor and high school staff Leila Bitner and C. A. Reagan. Grades from Eighth to Primary are listed with several named instructors. School opens Monday September 6. Concare SeHoon and Prof. and Mrs. J. W. Johnson of Clark County taught the colored school two years ago.
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Corydon Public Schools
Semmett Taylor
Leila Bitner
C. A. Reagan
Cirade
Hf. W. Gudgeon
C. B. Macy
Grrade
J.T. McClaren
Minnie Hudson
Ethel Stickman
Bettie Riddle
Anna Wohrer
Concare
SeHoon
J. W. Johnson
Clark County
Central Sells E Z Bake Flour In Bulk
Local ad lists merchants including Lee Wurm Kate Markel Willina Wiseman Rose Snyder and others selling E Z bake flour in large quantities at Central. Fragments mention buyers Hershel Lalue Katie Loudon Harlin Babcock Jetta Cooper Wm Blake and a price/stock note 25 8 unclear.
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Lee Wurm
Kate Markel
Willina. Wiseman
Rose E. Snyder
Lewis J. Wetzel
Lionella Felt
Ner
Hershel O. Lalue
Katie KE
Loudon
Harlin C. Babcock
Jetta JK. Cooper
Wm Blake
Central
First National Bank in Tipton Reopens After Looting
Tipton Indiana August 20 The First National Bank looted by Noah Marker and cashier yet remains open as federal agents and a district attorney investigate the $105000 missing funds. The inquiry centers on possible illegal use of bank funds and whether others aided Marker with directing the feeds. The grand jury in Indianapolis convenes in October for further revelations.
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Tipton
Ind
First National Bank
Noah Marker
Federal Grand Jury
Indianapolis
Department of Justice
Grand Jury
Two Boys and a Gun in Princeton Accident
In Princeton Indiana on August 23 Seigel Thurman ten shot Henry Jones twelve in the left shoulder with a 38 caliber revolver. Jones will probably recover. The boys were playing at Thurman home when Thurman spied the revolver and snapped it several times at Jones. The hammer hit a shell on the second or third attempt and Jones fell.
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Princeton
Ind
Tragedy Near Knightstown Kills Farm Worker
Elbert H. Woods, 21, died instantly three miles northwest of Knightstown Indiana when a set screw on the flywheel of a traction engine struck his forehead fracturing his skull. The accident occurred on August 21 as Woods operated the engine.
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Knightstown
Ind
Elbert H. Woods
Twantiptia
Here
Elbert Visits Friends as Local Social Notes Grow
In Laconia Sleepy Kib area visits unfold with Elbert staying with friends. Miss Sallie Boone has typhoid fever. Chester and Mrs. Marsh and Yarrow King visit area households. Hallie McRae and Kleye Radmacher socialized. Matilda Melton visits Shields family. Wallace McIntyre greets friends. Crosier sisters Megan Marguerite and Beatrice visit William Johns. Cunningham and Edna Radmacher spend Sunday with Blanche Conrad. Lacey Crosier and daughter Geraldine visit Joshua Wayne in West Point. Arthur Brown returns from Salem Indiana after a three week business engagement.
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T. I’. Elbert
Sallie Boone
Chester L. Marsh
Yarrow King
Henry Liebert
Hallie McRae
Kleye Radmacher
Matilda Melton
J. B. Shields
Wallace McIntyre
Marguerite and
Beatrice Crosier
William Johns
Cecil Cunningham
Edna Radmacher
Blanche Conrad
Lacey Crosier
Ciernaldine
Joshua Wayne
West Point
Arthur Brown
Salem
Ind
Arrears Reminder for UW All Subscribers at the Fair
The Democrat asks subscribers owed more than a year to call and pay next week during the Fair. Readers in arrears are urged to visit The Democrat office and meet at Keller's during the fair.
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Keller's
For Sale Nine Fine Ewes and Colts
For sale offering nine ewes and several colts from 183 C. W. Phomas.
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C. W. Phomaas
Sunday School Picnic At Sugar Grove Draws Crowd
Bridgeport notes Esther Bowman visits Esther SXnadler of Louisville. The Sugar Grove Sunday School picnic was well attended. Joe Waterbury and Bella Lottich are linked to Louisville events. The Peter's House flourishes amid crowds of city youngsters. Antioch Sunday School hosts picnic at Hieston's Grove on Saturday Aug 28. Joe and Clara Didelot attended a Louisville dance in honor of Miss Sonia Kippes.
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Esther Bowman
Esther Sxnadler
Louisville
Sugar Grove
Joe Waterbury
Lochmond
Bella Lottich
Peter
Clara Didelot
Sonia Kippes
Markel Wurm Couple Wed Near Corydon
Miss Nate Markel daughter of Jacob Markel and Mr Lee Wurm son of Mr and Mrs Peter Wurm were married by Rev T G Jann at New Middletown last Sunday. They were accompanied to the pastor's home by Bruce Markel and Mabel Hudson before returning to the bride's home for refreshments. The Democrat extends congratulations.
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Nate Markel
Jacob Markel
Lee Wurm
Peter Wurm
Corydon
T. G. Jann
New Middletown
Bruce Markel
Mabel Hudson
Democrat
Go the Electric Way From Louisville to Indianapolis
Six HOOSIER FLYERS run daily from Louisville to Indianapolis at 7 30, 9 40, 11 30 PM and 1 30, 4 30, 6 50 PM. A niece ride and quick time Hotel to Hotel. One way 2 dollars, round trip 3 65 dollars.
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Indianapolis
Hoosier Flyers
Louisville
Old Citizens Association to Hold Annual Meeting in Corydan
The Old Citizens Association of Harrison County plans its next annual meeting at Corydan on Saturday September 25 with a full program to be announced later. T. J. Winson serves as secretary treasurer.
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Old Citizens Association of
Harrison County
Corydan
T. J. Winson
Kimkwwaam
Seev
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Curt Crecelius
New Amsterdam
Corydon Feans
Conrad & Son
Wim.Habermel
L.W. Brown
Joseph Brown
W. HE. Davidson
Frank Cropsey
Win. Bullett C.ep. Trotter
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Mitehell
Perry Conrad
Kefler
R. L. Miller Sells
Ross Trotter
Valley City
E. Z. Bake
Retta Brown
F. P. Leitch
E. L. Miles
Marengo Fair
James I. Smith
Shropshire Ewes and Bucks
C. Williar
Boone Township
G. W. Wiseman
Spencer Township
Methodist Church
Chas. H. Kintner
Red Mill
Adie
W. W. Clogston
Curtis
Green County
Frank Parker
Bloomington
C. A. Hisey
Jacob Rosenbarger
John Vernin & Son
T. G. van Hook
Benton Harbor
Lon Rense
Wm. Rease
Globe
Hopkins
Blanche Avery
John RK. Avery
Malissa Fetzer
Atlantic and Pacific ‘Pea Company
Elmer Davis
Kiureka
Oliver Chilled
Avery Torpedo Steel
W. Hl. Bullett & Sons
Wim. Gleb
Cincinnati
Henry Cleb
Ruth Gleb
Mabel Wheobold
Gleb
William Ridley
Falls Cities
JA. Gibson
Mott
Martin
Tlalf
Palmyra
W. H. Davis
Hester Crayden
Temple-Davis
Stella B. Caughlin
Morgan's
Tobson's Men
iXeen Irwin
Chautauqua, N
Niagara Falls
Chas. A. Williams
Census Bureau
Washington
Mr. Williams
ZT. Punk
James W. McKinster
Arkansas
Mc Kkinster
Hot Springs
Maueckport
Mauckport
Karl Flynn
Malissa Tetzer
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Farmer
Aj Surprise
Beck
W. C. Eyneh
W. S. Shuck
Hammett Beanblossom
Beanblossom and Shuck
Harvey Swendall
People’s Store
Maybelle
Caele Dick
Billy
Gibson
Tle
V. H. Bulleit & Sons
Kelle
W. H. Keller Company
Temple
Emmett Beanblossom
William S. Shuck
Undertakers
Corydon, Ind
Beanblossom
Lureka
Marker
Sleepy Kib
Bridgeport
Markel - Wurm
Old Citizens Association
Mowrer
Frank S.mowrer
Sterling Remedy Compery
Chicago
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