Kentucky State Fair Concert Promises Massed Chorus
A Louisville Kentucky State Fair program features a grand concert before the fair opens with a massed chorus of 300 voices and the Tist Regiment New York Guards Band led by Lieut. Lambert L. Even. The event highlights include notable acts, underwater feats, Chinatown show, Polack Brothers Indoor Circus, Hager racing, and gigantic captive balloons.
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Louisville
New York ‘Guards
Tist
Metropolis
Ers
Lambert L. Even
Louisville Tubiate Choral Association
Chinatown
San Francisco
Polack Brothers
Hager
Myriad Midway Wonders at Coming State Fair
The Kentucky State Fair offers a World at Home Shows lineup with attractions from across the globe. Highlights include The La Rose Electric Fountain, 15000 gallons of water per performance, and Lucile Anderson and her mermaids. Also featured are La Fayette the Great, Omer Sam's House of a Thousand Waters, Princess Elizabeth, and several musical groups plus novel riding devices.
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Lady Fancy
Lucile Anderson
Mermaids
Miss Anderson
America
la Fayette the Great
Omer Sam
Elizabeth
Kentucky mule stake offers 1000 dollar prize at fair
The Kentucky State Fair announces a $1000 prize for the mule stake, a unprecedented sum for such an event, drawing breeder interest. Louisville hosts the fair Sept 8 18 1918 with top entries from Montgomery Clay Nelson Washington Shelby Boyle and more. The field includes a premier jack from Montgomery county and notable stock from several counties.
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Louisville
Montgomery County
Clay County
Nelson
Washington
Shelby
Boyle County
War Balloon Exhibition Promises Thrills at Fair
The Kentucky State Fair may host an unprecedented balloon and parachute display during the September 8 to 13 week. If approved, the State 3 Balloon Company would operate on grounds with balloon ascensions parachute drops and flights illustrating wartime air maneuvers. The display would feature the Sauage Battleoons used in observation during the war.
Labor Day Picnic at Kieslers Grove Near Bradford
St Michael's congregation of Bradford Catholic Church plans a Labor Day Picnic at Kieslers Grove near Bradford next Monday September 1. The grove offers shade and a chicken dinner with refreshments and various attractions. The public is invited to spend the day and enjoy the event.
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St. Michael’s Congregation
Bradford
St. Michael’s
Bradford Catholic Church
Kiesler’s Grove
Two Sons in Service One Seriously Wounded in Battle
George Goss of Blue River Township reported two of his sons served in the war. Hurley, discharged at Camp Sherman Ohio after nearly a year overseas, fell ill near the front with pneumonia and the flu, plus a train accident injury to his right ankle. Wilbur, also overseas, was severely wounded near October 3 and has since been in multiple hospitals. he is now in a hospital near Camp Sherman Illinois.
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George Goss
Blue River Township
Corydon
Goss
Hurley
Wilbur
Camp Sherman
Ohio
Battle Front
France
Gess
Camp Sheridan
Tlinois
Raymond Hannel
Captain Dudley Woodward Honored As Harrison County Hero
In this Democrat issue a brief tribute recalls Captain Dudley Woodward’s World War II valor. The article compares his open-air flight and unit losses with famed heroes like Sergeant Alvin C York, and urges fitting recognition for the Harrison County soldier who helped uphold local military reputation dating back to 1811.
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The
Democrat
Dudley Woodward
Alvin C. York
Tennessee
Woodward
Sgt. York
Harrison County
Spier Spencer
John Tipton
Tippecanoe Fame
Yellow Jackets
Tecumseh
For Sale Items Include Tow Truck Horses and More
Classified listing from Byrneville Indiana offers a used Ford Tow Truck with new front tires and weather gear for 650 dollars. Also for sale a Ford Touring Car with upgrades priced at 475.60, a large grey team of matched horses at 200, a 2 month Jersey bull calf at 50, and a buggy with new tires for 50. Located at Byrne & Son Byrneville Indiana BR R No 3.
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J. D. Byrne& Son
Byrneville
Ind
Georgetown
County Teachers' Institute Set for Corydon Grade School
The County Teachers' Institute will be held at Corydon Grade School September 1-5 with four instructors Dr Austin Middleton Prof Z M Smith Miss Harriett I Cook and Amos Butter. Morning sessions cover sectional meetings while afternoons offer public lectures and music by Corydon Treble Clef Club. Attendance affects teachers averages. 200 participants expected.
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Corydon
Austin Middleton
University of Louisville
Middleton
John Hopkins University
Z M. Smith
Smith
Harriett I. Cook
Washington
Amos Butter
State Board of Charities
Club Picnic At Mauckport Brings County Youth Day Of Fun
The Boys and Girls Clubs of the county organized a day event Monday August 18 at Nlaunted Hellow near Mauckport. Vocational county directors and Okal F Hall State Social Club Director oversaw games. County leaders Miss Madeleine Connor Hazel Bussabarger Messrs Warren OHara Herman Prage H R Murphy N I Clunie attended with County Superintendent A O DeWeese. A noon dinner fed about one hundred boys and girls and chaperones. All enjoyed a delightful day.
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Heth Township
Byrne and Son Buy Surrounding Produce and Livestock
Notice offering top cash prices for butter eggs poultry game and cream with cream tested at store. Customers can visit the store or meet the company truck on routes to sell groceries or have goods delivered. They buy produce and haul livestock to market with hauling prices on request.
Jersey cow purchase by Harrison County breeder Miller
David M. Miller, a Harrison County breeder one mile south of town, bought a Jersey cow and a fine calf. He previously bought Lemmon's Fascinating Fern No. 359884 and her six month old heifer calf from Otto Cunningham of Shelby County Kentucky for 856 dollars. Fern was sired by Prince's Stockwell No. 967 and dam Ross Sand Lady No. 226818, both recently owned by Amos Lem Anon of the county.
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David M. Miller
Town
Lemmon
Otto Cunningham
Shelby County
Kentucky
Amos Lem- Anon
Five-room House on Walnut Street For Quick Sale
On Walnut Street a seven room house with cellar and out buildings including a stable. Blue spring water supplied. Lot measures 53 by 209 feet. Motivated seller Keller notes it must move soon and offers a low price. August 20.
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Eam Walnut St
TCM Keller
Local notices and society items from Corydon area
A flurry of social visits links Clifton Maynard Williar Louisville to relatives in Corydon and surrounding towns. Included are gatherings with the Ferree and Williar families, a funeral at Rehoboth, a note on a Monroe county teacher and a letter announcing a monument dealer’s union, a bridal shower for Olive Stevens, and final settlement notice for Levi Sappenfield’s estate.
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Maynard Williar
Louisville
Wis
G. E. Williar
Oc. J. Treece
Elizabeth
Jennie S. Williar
J. D. Williar
Laconia
Lorenzo Ferree
Anderson Williar
Beanblossom Skinner Couple Wed Then Visit Kin
Ira Beanblossom and Miss Ruth Skinner of Valparaiso were married last week. After a Chicago visit they traveled to Mauckport area to see relatives arriving Friday evening. The groom is Emmett Beanblossom’s son. the bride is a popular Valparaiso young woman. A big dinner was held Saturday night at the groom’s parents home. The couple will return to Valparaiso to reside where the groom has government employment.
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Ira Beanblossom
Ruth Skinner
Valparaiso
Chicago
Emmett Beanblossom
Mauckport
Farmers State Bank solicits time deposits in Lanesville
Time deposits are solicited by Farmers State Bank of Lanesville at four percent. C. Simler is noted for taking the deposits at the cashier location.
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Farmers’ State Bank
Lanesville
Farmers State Bank
GO. C. Simler
Notice to Heirs and Creditors in Toops Estate Case
Harrison Circuit Court September Term 1919 will examine the final account of Jesse A. Toops administrator of William S. Toops deceased on September 15 1919. Heirs creditors legatees and interested parties must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved and to prove Jesse A. Toops as administrator. Clyde R Scottick attorney.
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Levi Sappenfield
Harrison Circuit Court
Edwin E. Sappenfield
Admr
Kirkham & O’bannon
Attys
Willam S. Toops
Jesse A. Toops
Esate
William S. Toops
Jesse A. Toeps
Clyde R.scottick
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Keller's Department Store
71St Regiment
Myriad Midway
la Rose
Icile Anders Peianesircee
County Teachers’ Institute
C. J. D. Byrne & Son
Jersey
Hopkins
Hopkins Fertilizer CO
West Front and River New Albany
W. H. Bulleit & Sons
Clifton
J. W. Jones
Marvy
Elbert
Anna Williar
Lewis Ferree
Ray Williar
Fern
Mary Wiliar
J. H. Conrad
Maggie Rusell
Rehoboth
Earl Williar
Bdaura Evelyn
Weaver
Opal Schweitzer
A. J. Sdebert
John S. Jones
West Point
Edward and
Janie Greer
Charlestown
Marguerite Williar
Boone and
Wm. Highfill
John Schweitzer
J. S. Bennett
Violet
Virgin and
Margia
B. F. Forbis
Hartsook
E. L. Presbyterian Church
Edward Hild
New Boston
Set
W. D. Hild
Reinhard Feliock
Corydon Junction
C. H. Ginkins
Old Reliable
Corydon, Indiana
Harrison
New Muldoon Monument Co., (Incorporated
Kintner
Miss Olive
Bessie Miller
W. J. Baileit
North Market Street
Olive Stevens
John Byers
Akron
Miss Stevens
Beanblossom
Skinner
Caghier
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