Perry County Pageant to Open in Cannelton
The Perry County centennial pageant The Hoosieroons will be staged in Cannelton on September 7 commemorating the county's 102nd anniversary. It narrates local history from 1804 treaty with Piankeshaws to 1865 events, with Thomas James della Hunt directing and archival accuracy promised. Tipton citizens host a five day Bargain Store sale aiding a proposed Centennial Auditorium, with Federated Clubs assisting. proceeds yet to be tallied.
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Perry County
Cannelton
Thomas James de Ila Hunt
Harrison
Esareys
Soidiere
Lincoln
Lafayette
Leopold
Father Bessonies
Tell City
Swiss Colonization Society
Hines
Mason and Dixon
Indiana
Tipton
Tipton County
Federated Clubs
Auditorium
Weather and social notes from Monticello area
Rainy cool weather dominates Monticello as the community notes several visits and events. Mrs Julia Evans is in poor health while Miss Lola Taylor undergoes dental work and Clive Taylor travels to Detroit. A Decatur to Louisville call sends Miss Boone away, and Deland trips include George Higgins and Lola Taylor in a new car. XX B F Smith secures a ninety nine year lease on Mt Zion Church property in Corydon to open a grocery, plans remodel and a buckster wagon, and will move his family to Corydon. Maurice N O Bannon reports Harrison county students in a Muncie Normal school summer program. The ad notes Fasy Pivot Malta or Oliver cultivators sold by Bullett & Sons Inc for ten year old boy corn cultivation.
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B. F. Smith
Dogwood
Corydon
Malta
Oliver
Bullett & Sons, Inc
Indiana Patriotic League Opens With Big Promise
A large preliminary meeting in Indianapolis launched a major patriotic organization in Indiana. It aims to foster state pride, cooperate in preserving Indiana's history, and promote shared civic spirit across the state.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Centennial celebration keynote against cheap shows
Chairman C Miller of Allen County urges that Centennial week not be marred by cheap or tawdry entertainment. He warns promoters of low-cost attractions that the state will uphold a dignified celebration during the upcoming St Wayne event.
Indiana Democrats to Hold Summer Outing in Michigan City
Indiana Democratic Editorial Association leaders met in Indianapolis to plan a summer gathering. State Senator John B. Faulkner of Michigan City invited the group to hold the outing there, with dates to be set by H. F. Schricker and Senator Faulkner. The trip would include lodging and meals at the Martin Hotel in Michigan City.
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Indiana Democratic Editorial Association
Indiana Democratic Club
Indianapolis
John B. Faulkner
Michigan City
Michigan City Dispatch
H.F. Schricker
Knox
Association
Faulkner
Harrison County Man Douglass Named Second VP of Santa Fe Chamber
Harrison County resident Wm. B. Douglass has been elected Second Vice President of the Santa Fe New Mexico Chamber of Commerce. He is noted as not being a Santa Fe resident but has long worked as a United States Government Surveyor. The chamber’s President is Judge Hanna with Mr. Wilson as First Vice President. Santa Fe, the oldest U S capital, is over three centuries old and began as the capital of the Kingdom of New Mexico. A local ad promotes buggy harness and repair by P. Zabel & Co. in Lanesville. Library statistics show volumes, registrations, and visitor counts for the month with Lulu B. Reising as librarian.
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Wmn. B. Douglass
Corydon
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Cutmimerce
Douglass
Duing
United States
Hanna
Supreme Court of New Mexicaa
Chamber of Commercce
Wilson
Kingdom of
New Middletown to New Albany Bus Service Planned
A new International Auto bus will run daily from New Middletown through Corydon to New Albany with pickups at 7 00 AM 7 46 AM and 8 30 AM and return from New Albany at 2 30 PM daily. Resch and Bauer announce the service and invite patronage. Also Corydon colored school hosts its sixth annual commencement on May 22 at the graded school auditorium praising Edna and Elizabeth Powell and urging community attendance.
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New Middletown
New Albany
Corydon
Lanesville
Shrader
Resch and Bauer
Ind
Colored School of
Graded School
Edna
Elizabeth Powell
New Flour Mill Opens at Corydon Junction
J A Hurn Milling Co announces a new flouring mill at Corydon Junction offering milling and feed services for all customers. Patrons invited to support the venture and raise inquiries about grain and milling needs.
Banner Brand Fertilizer Unloads and Sells Heavy Loads
Banner Brand Fertilizer reports two 25 ton cats unloading at Corydon and a 35 ton sale this spring. Ads urge customers to set in line with the crowd for the same brand quality and night price as last year. See Otto Stark. Phone Lanesville exchange.
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Corydon
Otto Stark
Lanesville Exchange
Petition for public highway improvement in Harrison County
Notice lists a petition filed in Harrison County Indiana asking for the improvement of a public highway in Taylor township to construct a bridge. The Board of Commissioners will hear it at the June 1918 session. Signers include Harris Cole Clarence Colvin Joseph Sutton and others.
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Taylor Township
Notice to Contractors for New Bridge Walls Construction
Notice is hereby given bids will be received at the Auditor's office in the town of Curydo Harrison County Indiana until 2:00 oclock Monday June 16 to furnish all material and construct fit and concrete walls at the new bridge at Bydeville East end. Bridge length 100 feet base 26 feet top 14 feet height 9 feet. North wall 40 feet from pier 1 foot thick retaining wall 6 feet high. West end bridge 75 feet to 26 feet base 22 feet top 14 feet. North side wall 2.5 feet thick with same dimensions as listed. Board reserves right to reject any and all bids. By order of Board of Commissioners Jt O Bannon A H wy few
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Auditor's
Curydo
Harrison County
Ind
Eic
Byde
Ville
Pase
Renny
Board of Commissioners
J T O'Bannon
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Indiana Historical Commission
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Monticello
Julia Evans
Mrs
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Mrs. Vaughn
Earl Beck
Irene Gale
Decatur
George Higgins
Lola Taylor
Mrs. Perley Roderick
Deland
Clive Taylor
Detroit, Michigan
Miss Boone
Louisville
Kentucky
Harry Evens
Delia Evans
Lois Evans
Maurice N. O'Bannon
Muncie
Martin Hotel
P. Zabel & Co
Lulu B. Reising
Sete Veeenee
WY. W. Donahue
the Universaly Car
Ford
F. O. B. Detroit
W. H. Bulleit & Sons Inc
Keller’s
Emma Miller
Pittsburg
Corydon Junction
J.a
Hurn, Milling Co
Banner Brand Fertilizer
Kiss Rison County
State of Indiana
Commissioners’ Court
Board of Commissiones
Barsiest
Hereigen
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Yas
Harris
Harrison Colvin
George Robinson
Boston
School House
U. S
Harris Cole
Clarence Colvin
Josep Sutton
O’bannon
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