Young Confederate Spy in Corydon during Morgan Raid
The Corydon Democrat recounts a 1863 Morgan raid tale focusing on a visiting Confederate spy seeking Henry rifles and local Home Guard names. A girl and town residents endure searches, threats, and food shortages while Union forces later pass through.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Morgan
Corydon
Henry Rifles
Dollie
Colf
Louisville
Home Guards
Hobson
May Frank
Corydon High School
Jean Kirkham
Robert 8. Kirkham
Hanover College
Indiana State Fair hog show to exceed all records
The Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis promises the largest pig show in history with about 2500 hogs across 1000 pens in a new 340 by 308 foot brick and steel swine barn. More than 13,000 dollars in prizes will be awarded as breeds including Poland Chinas Chester Whites Durocs Berkshires Hampshires Yorkshires compete from Monday through Friday with pig club day and fat barrow showcases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Fred L. Obenchain
Poland China Record
Obenchain
Fair Board
America
Cornbelt
Chester
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H. G. Bye
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Cc. W. Brickley
Pres. and
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W. Keath Summerhayes, Jr
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R. R
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Undertakers
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