Harrison County notes dazzle fair goers and shoppers
Local items report farm sales and trailers, hardware prices at Miles Five & Ten, and community updates. Delbert Davis visits family near town while Carl Davis sells his farm to Thomas Burnett in Louisville. Harrison County Fair set for August 25 to 30 with autos expected. turnout praised and ads urge timely Fordson tractor viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Davis
Jackson Township
Thomas Burnett
Louisville
Local notices and ads from Harrison county page
A torn collaged snippet lists missing items found near a public highway kerchief with money and jewelry. It notes local visits, sales, and social events including an ice cream social at Grange Hall and a county fair promotion. Multiple residents and businesses are cited with clothing, hardware, and vehicle tire offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grange Hall
Corydon
Southern Railway officials visit Corydon and local residents noted
Stanton Curtis of St Louis and J A Edwards of Lovewitsville visited Corydon last Wednesday to see C H Buchanan, superintendent of the Branch Railroad. Bert B Steepleton and his wife and four children from New Albany passed through Corydon last Friday en route to Laconia. Bert and Claud Steepleton run a billiard supply business in Louisville on Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton Curtis
St. Louis
Southern Railway
J. A. Edwards
Lovwitsville
Southern
Corydon
C. H. Buchanan
Bert B. Steepleton
Jack
Helen
Fay
William
New Albany
Laconia
Steepleton
Democrat
Bert
Claud
Louisville
Fifth Street
Pert
Boone Township
This County
Armour oats on sale at Miles Five and Ten Store
Mr and Mrs Colvin G Baxley of Chicago visited Corydon relatives from Saturday to Monday. Baxley born in this county is brother of Mrs Joseph Brengman and married in Chicago four years ago. He returned to Chicago in 1944 after wartime service, worked as auto repair shop owner, then joined the Army overseas for nineteen months in aviation and Tank departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colvin G. Bazley
Chicago
Corydon
Baxley
Joseph Brengman
James Baifey
Tank Service
Biteg Auto Enamel Restores Your Vehicle Finish
Hurst Hardware Co offers Biteg Auto Enamel in multiple colors to make an old vehicle look new. Readily available at 116 Gw Hurst Hardware Co for customers seeking a fresh finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurst Hardware Co
Hurst Harrdware CO
Berry harvest drives canning spree and late subscription
An abundance of blackberries in the county prompts large canning efforts with Mrs Louden and helpers preserving seventy eight cans in a day. Captain George W Briffett paid $1.50 to catch up his subscription, extending it to July 1920, and set an example for others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Borden
Celestia Louden
Louden Hotel
George W. Briffett
Soldier Jesse Lord Returns From Camp Zachary Taylor
Jesse Lord arrived Wednesday evening after discharge from service. He spent ten months overseas and has lived in Treves, Germany since January. In France he served as an ambulance driver and was kept busy throughout the war in the home of a prominent man whose ancestors fled France during the Revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Lord
Zachary Taylor
Servick
Treves
Germany
France
Jesse
County students may win Indiana Univ scholarships offer
Graduates who show merit in county high schools may receive scholarships at Indiana University covering contingent fees. Limited to two selections per county. Interested pupils should write the County School Superintendent’s office. A. G. DeWeese, County Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana University
A. GO. Deweese. Co
Corporal Joseph Peters Returns From Overseas Service
Joseph Peters son of Mr and Mrs Wm H Peters of Jackson township arrived from overseas June 26 landing at Newport News He was discharged at Camp Lee Virginia July 3 after thirteen months service overseas ten months He was within four days of the front when the Armistice was signed He served as a Corporal in Co L 155th Infantry He came over on the Artemis a freighter and endured a thirteen day voyage Joe will be at home most of the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Peters
Wm. H. Peters
Jackson Township
Newport News
Camp Lee
Virginia
Co. L
155Th Infantry
Artemis
Joe
Binkley Family Visits Relatives From Oklahoma City
Dr. James G. Binkley his wife Mrs Binkley and their four children Elsie Samuel Anna Margaret and Frank traveled in a seven passenger car to spend a month with Ezra Keller and Ann Binkley near Corydon. They completed the five day trip with nightly hotel rests and Dr. Binkley left Sunday for Rush Medical College Chicago for further professional study. The doctor has been very successful in his practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Binkley
Binkley
Elsie
Samuel
Anna Margaret
Frank
Oklahoma City
Okla
Ezra Keller
Ann Binkley
Corydon
Rush Medical College
Chicago
Resident Farmer Joseph Snyder Near Corydon Achieves Good Yields
Joseph M. Snyder, located six miles south of Corydon, reports 62 acres of wheat yielding 956 bushels and 55 acres of oats. He pastured 160 sheep and raised 100 hogs, selling nearly 100 hogs for over $3000, reflecting his industrious and successful farming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph M. Snyder
Corydon
Mr. Snyder
Joe
Discharged Soldier John S Fravel Returns Home
John S Fravel son of Mrs John Cunningham has been discharged from military service and returned home. He left Corydon May 28 1917 and served in Battery B 140th Field Artillery in France. He was wounded loading heavy guns and bruised his left leg. he was in Camp Sherman base hospital three weeks and discharged July 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Fravel
John Cunningham
Corydon
France
140Th Field Artillery
Wadahawali
Camp Sherman
Ray Miller
Iris
Enos Amy to join U S Navy voyage to Pacific coast
Enos Amy son of Mr and Mrs W H Amy from southwest of Corydon leaves for Boston after a 30 day visit and will join the U S Navy for a second four year term aboard the battleship New Jersey. He has crossed the Atlantic and fought in wartime voyages and plans to travel with a fleet of eighteen battleships to San Francisco then Hong Kong for an eighteen month station, with potential stops in Hawaii Japan and the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enos Amy
W. H. Amy
Corydon
Boston
Mass
U. S. Navy
U. S
New Jersey
Atlantic
Paris
Pacific
San Francisco
Cal
Reston
South America
Panama
Hongkong
China
Hawaiian Islands
Japan
Philippines
Local Notices and Store Ad Snippets Highlight Fair Prizes and Visitors
Hosiery and kitchenware promotions fill the page alongside notes of Misses Hazel and Florence Hughes visiting the Brewster family in Louisville. The Harrison County Fair offers 5900.09 in pretriuma to be paid to winners August 25 to 30. Frank Dillman, recently returned from France, visits Rev. C. K. Dillman. he served as a corporal in Co. L, 64th Infantry, volunteering in May 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel
Florence’ Hughes
Louisville
Ben Brewster
Harrison County
Frank Dillman
France
Rev
C. K. Dillman
Bartholomew County
Co. L. 64Th Infantry
Palmyra Couple Revisit Corydon On Business
David Kaylor of Palmyra stopped at the Corydon office on business last Monday. Mrs. Kaylor has been in poor health for some time. They moved from Morgan township to Palmyra after selling their farm last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kaylor
Palmyra
Corydon
W. D. Bartle
Ruth
Mary
Salem
Boone Township
Bartie
Union
Rath
Salem Democrat
Westward Harrison County natives to visit old home fair week
Hundreds of former Harrison county residents now in the West and Northwest are expected to return for Fair week from August 25 to 30. Their shared prosperity may prompt some to spend in the Old Home community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Harison County Fair Catalogue Prints Grow This Year
The Democrat job department prints the 1919 Harrison County Fair Catalogue hourly with a record premium list and more advertisers. Corydon residents Gorge Dannenfelser Charles Bullett Lewis Jones Kenneth Reas Frank Morris and Milton Jordan camp on Blue River near White Cloud for a week, staying until next weekend. Howard McKinster joined for a few days before returning home to help on his father’s farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat Job Department
Gorge Dannenfelser
Charles Bullett
Lewis Jones
Kenneth Reas
Frank Morris
Milton Jordan
Corydon
Blue River
White Cloud
Howard McKinster
New Perfection And New Process Oil Stoves Ad
Hurst Hardware Co promotes oil cooking stoves with guarantees of satisfaction or money back. Readers are urged to buy now during hot weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurst Hardware CO
Arrival of Lieut O E Scott Sparks Home Visit
Lieut O E Scott stationed at Camp Sherman O spent the weekend at his parents home in Hursttown. Those joining him included H H Scott of Vincennes OH RO Scott and family David Miller of Pilot Knob Crawford county Martin Lynch of Milltown Rosa Elwood Lena Stevens Chas Toler and Neal Hisey near Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Scott
Camp Sherman, O
Hursttown
H. H. Scott
Vincennes
O. R. Scott
David Miller
Pilot Knob
Crawford County
Martin Lynch
Milltown
Rosa Elwood
Lena Stevens
Chas. Toler
Neal Hisey
Corydon
Kelley Springfield tires guarantee offers and details
Kelley Springfield Auto Tires guarantees Kant Slip Tread tires for 7 500 miles and tubes for two years. Call and examine these tires and tubes before buying at Hurst Hardware Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley Springfield Auto
Hurst Hardware CO
Ahlbrand and Hercules Buggies For Sale By W. H. Bullett
Sales pitch for Ahlbrand and Hercules buggies in various styles and colors at reasonable prices. Customer urged to call and examine. Trade name W. H. Bullett & Sons located at 116-2w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Oliver
W. H. Bullett & Sons
Ahlbrand
Hercules
Fogal Family Visit Ties Chicago To Corydon
Charles S Fogal of Chicago spent a week with his mother Mrs Minerva Fogal and relatives four miles south of Corydon. He left Monday for Farmers City Illinois to visit his brother Albert Fogal accompanied by his mother and Mrs Robert Albin. Chas will stay about a week at Albert s, while his mother and Mrs Albin remain a month. Charles works as a barber at the LaSalle Hotel in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Fogal
Chicago
Minerva Fogal
Corydon
Monnday
Farmers’ City
Ilinois
Albert Fogal
Robert Albin
Chas
Albert’s
Albin
Charles
LaSalle Hotel
Buick Advert Is Sold Through Auto Supply in New Albany
Buick automobiles claim to be the best value for the money in a local advertisement from the Borgerding Automobile Supply Company of New Albany Indiana. The message urges readers to ask Buick owners about their experience and states the dealer sells the cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buick Automobiles
Buick
Borgerding
Automobile Supply Company
New Albany
Indiana
James Kirkham Returns Home From Overseas Service
James Kirkham son of Judge and Mrs KR Kirkham arrived home Sunday after an extended absence serving with Uncle Sam. He spent much of his time in France and wrote letters from overseas that were published in the Democrat. The note ends with local chatter about farming equipment and a plug for a plow at Zabel's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kirkham
Kirkham
France
James
Fergon
Neing
Akan
Cate
Lesters
Democrat
Corydon Community Notes Include Visitor Visits and Local News
Local column records residents visiting relatives across towns from Chicago to New Albany and Paris. It notes church announcements, farming labor shifts, and a death of Woodrow Keehn with funeral details, plus tax official Vernon Storms visiting for duties and plan to attend Plainville conference.
Sample family notes from Brewster relatives scattered states
Charles Sample Sr. and family are described with members Mary and Robert visiting their grandmother, Charl es Jr. with an engineering party in Tipton Missouri, Elmer in Iola Kansas, Grace a music instructor moving to Alexandria Egypt for Presbyterian Mission work, and John Sample living with Elmer. The Missouri Pacific Railway clerk and other kin are noted, with plans to hear more through the Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brewster
Mary
Robert
I Terete
John ‘Sample Charles
Taylor Township
Nellie Brewster
Mt. Pleasant
Utah
Alexandria
Egypt
Sample
Democrat
Sheep for sale from Shronshire ewes in Corydon area
150 head of sheep yearling to three years old offered by John Wise man in New Salisbury via Cran dell Exchange or Claud Sharp in Corydon. Sheep originated from Blackford county and are available for sale in any quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wiseman
New Salisbury
Crandell Exchange
Claud Sharp
Corydon
Blackford
Space Shortage Leaves Five Columns Blank Next Week
The newspaper cites space constraints and a crowded page as the reason for leaving five columns of readable news for the following week. The note apologizes for not calling attention to the overlooked articles.
Dodge Motor Cars on Hand Next Saturday
Dodge Brothers Motor Cars will be available for viewing and purchase next Saturday July 19. C. A. Buchanan, Dealer, invites local buyers to inspect the lineup and discuss prices and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland Christian Church
Dodge Brothers
For Sale White Lilly bulbs 50c per dozen
Mrs C H Ginkins advertises white lily bulbs for sale at 50 cents per dozen with contact Ji6-2w noted for purchase inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Ginkins
Jewelers Repairman Fixes Rare French Watch in County
Andrea Armatrong the jeweler repaired a French watch last week, its first repair by him. A soldier found the timepiece on a battlefield in France, with a face showing 24-hour markings in black and inner 1-12 in red, noting its French style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrea Armatrong
Fielda
France
Corydon Shoe Repair and Hardware Ad Teases Auto Enamel
Local notice promotes T Hodge Shoe Repair Shop in Corydon for shoe repairs and Hurst Hardware Co advertising 22-18 Effecto Auto Enamel available in all colors that dries overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
T. Hodge
Effecto
Hurst Hardware CO
Harrison County Fair at Corydon August 25 to 30
The notice highlights the Harrison County Fair to be held in Corydon from August 25 through 30. Organizers emphasize community events, contests, and local showcase opportunities for residents and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Corydon
The Meyer Riser Bank Offers Personal Inquiry Service
The Bank of Smiling Service promotes fair methods and integrity to win and keep customers. It invites inquiries by letter telegram telephone or in person, promising interesting information without obligation, under Sal Meyer as president at Tedion wolis Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Riser Bank
Sal Meyer
Tedion Wolis
Indiana
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Delbert Davin
Corydon, Ind
Central
Miles Five & Ten
Miles 5
Harry Rowland
Nelle
Mason Ball
Bessie Miller
Wm. J. Bullett
Peru
Cort Sharp
Bedford
Polar Club
E. E. Crayden
Geneva
Wm. . Graves
Gladys
Foresman
Ind
Albany Pike
Laneaville
Bethel
Central Charge
Mt. Zion
W. H. Baleat & Sone
Delbert &. Davis
Hoosier Panel Company
Ira Davis
J. G. Moore
Grace Eleanor
Lucile
Esther Irene
Martin County
Shoals
H. Bullett & Sons
Harrison
H. Builett & Sons
Miles
M. C. Kirkham
George DeTar
Winslow
Capt
F. M. Bartley
Jersey
Thomas McKim
New Middletown
Claud Beaublossom
Mrs
Edward Windell
South Market Street
McLaughlin
T. W. Knight
H. W. Bopp
Terre Haute
Frank Sharp
George Weis
Benton County
J. H. Bickel
Walter Fisher
Frank Roudenbush
Laporte City
Iowa
Clyde Fisher
Oliver
Sarhuel Craycroft
Roy Kopp
Hittle Son
Cambridge City
George Kopp
Albert Stover
Hy, Jis Ow Hurst Hardware CO
Armour’s
Five & Ten Cent
Fordson
Syracuse
Zabel's
Bey
C. Davia
Egreksyphone
Mary Fook
John E. Fook
Millsowa
M.B. O'Leary
Patrick Griffie
T. J. J. Applegate
H. A. Miller
Roy Farish
Mary Elizabeth
Texas
J. W. Doolittle
Frank Miller
Indianapolis
Thos. Youtsler
Alfred Allen
Ed Bean
Elizabeth
Verna
Akron
Ohio
Ma. E. Naketehum
Edward
Margaret
Illinois
T. J. Hudson
James Sieg
Daniel Boetock
Franklin Township
John
Elize Goh
Corsdon
Vernon K. Storms
Washington Township
Perry Heth
Mias Dode Heth
Frank McCauley
A. F. Haven
New York
Stanley
Dorothy
Fred Smith
Nicholas Eve
Webster Township
Daniel W. Neely
Curry W. Watson
Lincoln
Neb
Claude R. Watson
Mitchell, Neb
Nelia Hottell
Seaton
Lil
Dan Wiseman
Wm. W. Rhoder
Mr. Wiseman
C. K Dillman
U. S. Church
Plainville
Woodrow Keehn
Church of Christin
W. H. Winter
Howard
Fremont
Nebraska
James Hisey
Claud Hisey
Roscoe Risey
Washington, Township
Epb Engleman
Eon, Carl
Albert Grube
Chas, Sieg and Family
Big Indian Creek
Zabel
Dodge Motor Cars
C. A. Buchanan
Harry Dishman
Wyandotte Cave
Florence Mage
Sheliey Wilcox
Gertrude* Zimmerman
Berth McCulloch
Robert Dean
Herman Lindeman
Clara
Alice Williams
West
Mra L. N. Stivers
Miami
Ania
John W. Pearce
Baxter Springs
Kansas
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