Captain Ridley Sees Government Dam Work in New Boston
Captain Clarence Ridley of Wilmington North Carolina and his wife visited New Boston to inspect Government Dam No 43 under construction. Ridley, a ten year U S Army veteran, plans a dam across the Cape Fear River and sought practical ideas from the ongoing project. He spent several days with his father Judge William Ridley and sisters Blanche and Helen before continuing home.
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Clarence Ridley
Wilmington
North Carolina
William Ridley
Blanche
Helen
New Boston
Ridley
Cape Fear River
Clarence
U. S. Army
United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Cuba
Hawaiian Islands
Philippine Islands
Jersey Cow Trios Highlight Historic Jersey Bloodlines
The article extols Coomassie Sultane Conan as premier Jersey cows whose descendants define the breed. It notes Coomassie with Tormentor Oxford Kate Princess 2nd and Sultane 7th with Farmer's Glory shaping Golden Lads, while Conan sires six tested cows and three sons with a hundred daughters. It previews Lowdell Herd’s Angelina's Prince and Willoh's Dita crossings, promoting Tom Brown of Lowdell as a show bull candidate.
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Jersey
Coomassie
Tormentor
Oxford Kate
Sultane
Cooper
Conan
Willoh
Angelina
Prince
Tom Brown
Lowdell
F. Adams
Death of George Stith A Respected Local Citizen
George Stith a respected colored resident died at his home east of town last Saturday June 19 aged 68 years 5 months 26 days. He was born in Meade Kentucky December 24 1847 survived by his wife Amy Scott 13 children 12 living three sisters one brother three grandchildren and many friends Funeral services were held Monday at his home led by Rev A Tiller of Corydon A M E church and burial followed at Cedar Hill Cemetery Uncle George was known for honesty kindness and cheerfulness. Nettie Perry
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George Stith
Wwn
Meade County
Kentucky
Amy Scott
A. Tiller
A. M. E. Church of
Corydon
Cedar Hill Cemetery
George
Farm For Sale or Trade Near Corydon
One hundred sixty four acre farm two miles from Corydon on pike and railroad with fair house and barn good well water and cistern for sale or trade. Inquire at this office for particulars. Henry Tyner aged fifty four died at his Georgetown home after a three year illness. Burial in Georgetown yesterday. He is survived by a widow and son.
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Corydon
Pike
Henry Tyner
Georgetown
Benton Babcock Dies in Posey Township
Benton Babcock died at his home in Posey township near Elizabeth after a long illness. Funeral services were held at his home and he was buried in Holyoke cemetery. He was sixty five, survived by a wife six children two siblings and a brother Hiram and sister Miss Sarah Babcock. He was a respected farmer and citizen of Harrison County.
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Benton Babcocky
Posey Township
Elizabeth
E. &. Moore
Holyoke
Robert
Ira
Silas
Lawrence
Harris Colvin
Orion Knight
Hiram Babcock
Sarah Babcock
Babcock
Harrison County
Swimming Instructor Miss Madeleine Connor at Indiana University
Indiana Daily Student notes Miss Madeleine Connor’s leadership of Women’s Athletics in swimming. Twenty five girls competed in the annual tournament supervised by Connor who introduced new techniques and novelties, boosting interest and participation for Indiana University women’s sports.
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Madeleine Connor
Indiana University
A. R. Connor
New Amsterdam
Indiana Daily
Miss Connor
Indiana
Hursttown Happenings and Local Notes
Delayed notice reports Fred Igert’s four fine mares died last Sunday morning. The Hursttown A B Sunday School plans its annual celebration on Thursday July 22 with all Sunday Schools invited. Local visits include Miss Sylva Pope Mayme and Ruth Crosby with Effie Jacobs and the Barksdale families with Mrs Dell Frederick and sisters Myrtle and Martha Lahue. Jacke and Grace Conrad return from Floyd Knobs and Ora Clunie comes home from Moores Hill where he studied.
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Fred Igert
Hursttown
Jacke
Grace Conrad
Floyd Knobs
Ora Clunie
Moores Hill
Rev J O Sibert Returned to Huntsville
From the Waitsburg Times June 4 1915 Rev J O Sibert a former Harrison County boy was returned to the Huntsville church for the ensuing year at the Columbia River Conference of the United Brethren Church in Spokane He was named Conference Treasurer for the next year while Rev W O Nicholas was reelected Conference Superintendent
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Waitsburg
Wash
J. 9. Sibert
Harrison County
Columbia River
United Brethren Church
Spokane
J. O. Sibert
Huntsville
Sibert
W. O. Nicholas
Paper Hen decorates Fredericksburg area in latest patterns
Atterbury, a printer, paper handler and decorator from Louisville, plans to visit Fredericksburg Palmyra and nearby towns in ten days. Residents who want work done in new styles may mail their address to 3412 Cedar Street Louisville to view samples at home.
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T.jule
Atterbury
Han,er and Decorator
Louisville
Cedar St
No Gate Fee for Five Day Chau Tauqua at Fair Grounds
Announcement states no gate fee to enter the Fair Grounds from June 30 to July 4 for five days of Chau tauqua. All conveyances may enter free while admission to the big tent costs. Program details appear elsewhere in the Democrat and will guide daily activities for children and adults with watchmen on site.
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Chautauqua Company
the Democrat
Easy Victory for Locals in One-Sided Game
The All Stars from Corydon dominated Sellersburg with fourteen runs while allowing only three through eight innings. Bob Flanigan pitched flawless ball until the ninth when Sellersburg scored three. Every local hitter collected a hit led by Bennett with three and Gwartney with two, including a fifth inning homer as Corydon cruised to a 14 to 8 win.
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All-Stars
Sellersburg
Sellersburg Boys
All- Stars
Bob Flanigan
Elizabeth
Bullett
Jim Lot
Gwartney
Corydon
Bader
Georgetown Triumphs as All-Stars Edge Sellersburg
Georgetown topped Sellersburg in a one sided game then rallied Sunday into a 13 run eighth where Georgetown exploded for ten to seal the win. Hurn and Baylor pitched for Georgetown with Flanigan briefly on the mound and Ma and Flock used in relief as the rally erupted in the eighth.
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Sellersburg
Georgetown
Speedy Flanigan
Flock
Hurn
Baylor
Flanigan
Bader
Ingram
Celebration at Wolfe's Grove near New Middletown
The New Middletown M. E. Sunday School will hold a celebration at Wolfe's Grove one mile west of New Middletown on Thursday July 22. A splendid program will be rendered. All Sunday Schools are invited to attend and take part in the day’s proceedings.
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New Middletown
M. E
Wolfe’s Grove
Chautauqua Season Tickets On Sale In Corydon
Season tickets for the Chautauqua at Corydon run June 30 to July 4. Buy now through June 20 for 200 dollars, with gates opening next Wednesday. After opening, tickets cost 2.50 dollars. Purchasing early saves 50 cents and tickets may be shared by family members.
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Corydon
Clergyman’s Widow Seeks Woodman Policy Payout in Corydon
D. Tindall, clerk of the Modern Woodmen Camp at Central, traveled to Corydon yesterday to prepare proof of John De Shamp’s death. The filing aims to secure a $1000 life policy payout to his wife, the beneficiary.
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D. Tindall
Central
Corydon
John de Shamp
de Shamp
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Captain Ridley
Coomassie-Sultane
Nettie Perry
Benton Babcock
Fredericksburg
Palmyra
S. Fourth Ave
N. A
C. P. Trotter & O
Fair Grounds
Corydon Sellersburg
Carl Frederick
Ss Perkins
Cl Bennett
Lf Grosbach
P Bulleit
Sample
E Briner
Lf Kirkham
Kebler
Clelt Frederick
Rf Beyl
E Lotich
Kronie
Rf Knapp
Cf Hostetler
P Johnson
P Flock
P Phipps
P Innings
T. Sellersburg
Frederick
Teaford
C. Harmon
Kelly
Karkhaw
D. Baylor
Chasetney
Q. Harmon
Davis
Clot Brederick
Kerg
Mlavizanyp Minton
Bebuekop
Kahn
THE
W. H. Keller CO
Wolffe’s Grove
Coun
Corydon National Bank
Thomas & Hickman
Emma Miller
Griffin & Company
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