Hoosier Elm Chapter Hosts Jeffersonville D A R Visit
The Hoosier Elm Chapter of Corydon entertained the Ann Rogers Clark Chapter from Jeffersonville with a morning tour of historic sites and a noon gathering under the Constitution Elm. A luncheon, then a lawn reception for about 125 guests featured remarks by visiting Regent Mrs. Eleanor Campbell and Mrs. Nathan Sparks, plus reminiscences of Morgan's Raid and events of 1863. The Jeffersonville delegation included Mrs. Eleanor Campbell and others. light refreshments closed the afternoon with the audience singing America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydan
Griffin
Kate Luckett
Eleanor Campbell
Nathan Sparks
Morgan
J.T. Wilson
S. K. Jones
Corydon
A. W. Brewster
Harriett Jones
Florence Smith
Jas. L. Morris
Patrick Griffin
America
Jeffersonville
L. C. Baird
A. W. Hutcheson
C. &. Poindexter
Bertha Demarest
Walter Baumford
Bertha
Vermont
The Bub's Sale Invites Bargain Seekers in Corydon
C. P. Trotter & Co announces a July 21 to 31 sale featuring remarkable remnant displays and heavy price reductions in Corydon. Managers promise quick sales and high customer satisfaction as the store pledges to save shoppers money with wide material choices.
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Corydon
C. P. Trotter & Co
Two Conveyor Shaper Accidents Hit Two Workers
Two men at a wagon factory suffered severe hand injuries within half an hour of each other while operating a shaper. James Hisey lost his left thumb and first three fingers, while John Sims had his left thumb severed and the forefinger cut off. Both had long experience with the machine and officials note the close timing prompts questions about safety and composure.
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James Hisey
John Sims
Mr. Hisey
Hisey
The Morgan Raid Feature In The Indianapolis News
The Indianapolis News ran an extended Morgan Raid piece by E I Lewis with Corydon visits to collect details. It included photos of Corydon from the hill, Mauckport road, battlefields, the old State House and portraits of Mrs B K Jones Major J B Pfrimmer and D F Lemmon.
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Indianapolis News
E. I.lewis
Corydon
Mauckport Road
Old State House
K. Jones
J.8. Pfrimmer
D. F. Lemmon
One Hundred and Twenty Acre Farm for Sale
Agent advertises sale of 120 acre farm of heirs of John Walter Sr located two and a half miles east of Corydon at end of the pike. About 80 acres cultivated, 40 acres timber with house barn and outbuildings. public auction set for Thursday August 5 1909 at 1 oclock PM. Terms require half cash and half in twelve months with a note and freehold surety.
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John Walter
Corydon
Notice of Letting Contract for School House No 24
Harrison Township Indiana trustees invite sealed bids August 6 1909 at 10 A M for building a school house No 24. bids may cover materials and construction or material alone or labor including carpentry masonry plastering and painting. bidders must furnish bond and guarantee to follow plans and specifications on file. rights reserved to reject any or all bids.
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Harrison Township
Harrison County
Indiana
W. H. Bussa Barger
For Sale Cheap New Stove and Dining Set
A new upright gasoline stove and oven, kitchen cabinet, and dining table are offered for sale. Contact Maggie Jacobs for details.
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Maggie Jacobs
Loom End Sale at The Hub's Mill Based Store
The Hub promotes a grand loom end sale featuring mill ends and short loom ends from 1 to 10 yards laid aside for year end weaving. Buyers can secure remnants in dress and wash goods Toweling muslin laces embroideries linens carpets lace curtains and draperies with lower prices than raw materials. Ready to wear items like wash skirts and shirtwaists offered at unprecedented prices.
Horse and buggy for sale in Corydon
Local notice offers a good horse and a new buggy with harness for sale. The seller is Mrs. Margaret Jacobs of Corydon and contact is Eureka Phone at Blume House.
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Margaret Jacobs
Corydon
Eureka
Blume House
Scott Township School Commencement Held at Mt Solomon Church
The Scott township school commencement occurred last Saturday night at Mt Solomon church. Eleven graduates spoke on topics from Gladys Mauek on Opportunity to Pearl Keller Here’s Another, with diplomas from County Superintendent Kannapel and music by Corydon Orchestra.
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Scott Township
Mt. Solomon Church
Joxcelsior
Ruth Brown
Elizabeth Breeden
Perry Kintner
Walter Davis
Grace Brown
Laura Kintner
M. L. Peter
Will H. Podd
Willard Stoner
Gladys Mauek
John E. Good
Lelie Lang
Guy O. Brown
Ruth Smoots
Charles W. Shrigley
Nellie Lang
Sherman Green
May M. Lang
Seattle
Pat Cline
Pearl
Keller
Kannapel
Corydon Orchestra
Sam D. Breeden
Scott
Viola Bines Weds Judge Buskirk at Methodist Temple
Miss Viola Bines and Judge Thomas B. Buskirk were married at the Methodist Temple in Louisville on Thursday afternoon. After visiting Kentucky and Tennessee, they will reside in Paoli Indiana. Mrs Bines formerly lived in Corydon and worked as a trained nurse in Louisville. The groom has long been active in politics and serves as judge of Orange and Jackson counties. The Democrat offers its congratulations.
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Viola Bines
Thomas B. Buskirk
Methodist Temple
Louisville
Kentucky
Tennessee
Paoli
Ind
Corydon
Orange
Jackson Counties
Bethesda Sunday School to Celebrate Seventh Annual Event
Bethesda Sunday school will hold its seventh annual celebration on Saturday August 7 1909 in Kingerys Grove two miles north of Elizabeth. Everyone is invited to enjoy an interesting program and spend a pleasant day in a cool shady grove.
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Bethesda
Kingery’s Grove
Elizabeth
Large rural tract with cultivated and wooded acres for sale
117 acres total with 62 acres in cultivation and 55 acres wooded partly fenced. Good buildings and fruit of all kinds. Price 1500 dollars if sold soon. Call or address Jas McKix, RR 8, Elizabeth, Indiana.
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Callon
Jas. McKix, R
Elizabeth
Ind
Elm Leaf Beetle talk sparks elm tree protection drive
A Friday night meeting at the court house featured Mr. Chamberlain explaining elm leaf beetle life stages and control methods. Committees were formed to protect public square elms and the Old Constitution Elm, to work with county and town boards and Elm Chapter members to preserve shade trees from the pest.
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the Democrat
Court House
Chamberlain
John Kaga
Mauckport
W. T. Zenor
William Ridley
George W. Applegate
Board of County Commissioners
Corydon
James L. Morris
Anna Reader
Charlotte Luckett
Daughters of the American Revolution
Vehicle accident near Corydon injures County Commissioner’s wife
Mrs. Smith wife of County Commissioner Thos. H. Smith and four others were riding home from the Oak Grove celebration when harness broke on a hill six miles south of Corydon causing the carriage to overturn. Mrs. Smith sustained a fracture of the left arm and shoulder, while the others escaped serious injury. Dr. P. H. Schoen of New Middletown rendered medical care. Mrs. Smith was reported resting well.
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Oak Grove
Sunday School Celebration at Roger's Camp Ground
A large Sunday School celebration is set for Thursday July 22 at Roger's Camp Ground Posey township. Sunday schools from across the county come with songs and speeches for a well spent day with good speakers.
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Roger’s Camp Ground
Posey Township
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Hoosier Elm
Oxford Sale
Oxford Prices
C. P. Trotter & Company
Jim Hisey
Wagon Factory
Scott Township School
Bines-Buskirk
Meech
Mr. Chamberlain
B. Ee
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