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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1916

Page

8

Centennial News Letter Plans State Centennial Pageant

Ambitious plans outline a grand Indiana state celebration with a pageant on the cen​tennial. Gov Samuel J. Holston and university leaders will speak. choir and music performances accompany activities in Ander and surrounding towns. The schedule includes an industrial parade, student exercises, and a county athletic program.

Indiana Werbplice Sax Cant Master Langdon Corydon Audresses Samuel AD Jialston Uroer John Cavanaugh Slotre Dame Universty Coressman “Save Il W. Bachan Prask C Vador Oped Russet B. Morrison Urdue University Ghats Ouosh Music Esque Duis Poe

Fontington County Honors Historic Indiana Observance

Fontington County stages high standard observance with a display of historic spots and a biographical collection on Indiana and Huntington County. The event includes a commemorative tobit, educational exhibits, and comparisons of past and present achievements, reflecting patriotic spirit and community betterment.

Tend. M. Scadder Indiana Blue County Cuaenh Huntington County Huntington Indiana Historical Corlmission Lab

Illinois resident Samuel Davidson visiting daughter in Corydon area

Fragmentary notes describe Samuel Davidson of Illinois visiting his daughter Mrs Curt Stevens near Corydon. Other lines mention fruit, a good house, a pond, a highway, and a reference to an office wire. The text is unclear and partially garbled.

Corydon Jumdouml Poole Orydon Samuel Davidson Illinois Curt Stevens Mott

Agnes A Clark and daughter visit Harrison County kin

Mrs Agnes A Clark and her daughter Miss Filen M Clark from Stoui Minnesota arrived in Corydon last Friday after three weeks in Tennessee. Born near Mauckport over eighty one years ago, she left for Minnesota sixty years ago and has since returned several times. She is the granddaughter of the late Jesse Shields and relative to Dennis Pennington. They will stay in the county until after the celebration on June 2 and 30.

Agnes A. Clark Filen M. Clark Stoui Minnesota Harrison E Corydon Tennessee Clark Agnes A. Beanane Mauckport Thoc Luc Laly Jesse Shields Mberul Dark Weuse Cictk Nes Jesse Snells Paris Geant Jim Pennessee Pyron Pennessteap Brae Nime Jiptaa Martha Graithim Dennis Pennington Giabant Willam MacMaber Phar Tison Ftani Tsoi Agzain

Married at Kintner House in Corydon

Rev A G Lin k ie and Miss Mary Liebert of Booge township wed at the Kintner house Corydon in a ceremony by Rev John S Price of Fretunis Kentucky. Relatives and friends attended as rain fell and the couple planned a four week trip to Inez Kentucky to visit the bride’s in laws before settling back near Rehoboth Laconia and Memorial churches.

A. G.lRinkie Mary Liebert Booge Township Kintner House Corydon John S. Price Fretunis Kentucky Reohouoth Trenry Liebert Morris, Liebert Walter Liebert Buelda Liebert Stiss Punsy Ivars Arthur Evans Joel F. Russel Russel P “. Hinkle Hinkle Rehoboth Laconia Vans Landing

Ladies Aid Society Hosts Evening Dinner at Church

The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church held a supper in the dining room last Friday evening. A fine meal included fried fish, scalloped potatoes, batter, pie, and coffee. The fish was fried to a well done finish and enjoyed by many patrons.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Christian Church Run Tiahpper

Lincoln Film to Feature Indiana Centennial Celebration

A story of Abraham Lincoln’s life in Indiana shapes an Interstate Historical Pictures Corporation film for Indiana’s Centennial. The project shows Lincoln’s boyhood, study by log firelight, devotion to his mother, and key travels including Dedication, Padonipolis, and a May event with quilts and cake votes. The piece highlights local participants and social scenes from Corydon, Berekendridge, Lanesville, and surrounding towns.

Abraham Lincoln Indiana Interstate Historical Picures Corporation Initiana Lincoln

Fouts Acquitted in Perjury Case In Elba

The state case against Piba Fouts for perjury in the Abraham Harper matter was tried last Thursday. Judge C. W. Cook presided with prosecutors C. Th. Grow, Sam P. Vogt and assistants. The jury found Fouts not guilty.

Piba Fouts State Abraham Harper C.W. Cook George Kk. Gwartney C. Th. Grown Sam P. Vogt T. 3. Jones Wm. Tisbermel RB. & Kirkham

Old Capital Centennial Drive Garnered Local Support At Corydon

Harrison County residents sign up for the Old Capital Centennial Association to back the June 2 and 3 celebration in Corydon. Membership costs 25 cents for adults over sixteen and 10 cents for youths under sixteen. send dues to treasurer Arthur B. Richert. Also notes a Keller town versus Whitetop baseball game at Sieg farm ending 11 to 10 in favor of Whitetop with detailed lineups and officials listed.

Harrison County Old Capital Centennial Association Corydon Arthur B. Richert Kellertown Whitetop Pleasant Valley Prounda Sieg Farm Kellertown RR Lottiette J. Fravel A. Hudson Feller D. Fawver H. Feller W. Fengleman T. Cunningham J. Lord Br H. Lang Baxley Muauck H. Sieg IE Waoile P. Englerman Lord Eiliot H. Lang Fravel Nouble Flock Willie Wolfe Armen Bottles

Charity Dye Praised by Indiana Historical Society Leader

Indiana historian Charity Dye is lauded by the Indiana Historical Society for her work on Indiana's Centennial. The text extols her character and impact, noting wide acquaintance and commendable contributions to Indiana's public life. It then advertises the Colored School's sixth annual commencement at Graded School Auditorium on Monday May 22 with program elements and diploma presentation details.

Chany Dye Indiana Historical Society Indiana Miss Dye Miss Charity griss-Fauiier Orleans Ind Iediter Colored School Graded School

Indiana Farmer highlights Corydon Capitol picture and centennial notes

The Indiana Farmer May 15 issue features a fine picture of the Old State Capitol at Corydon and an article by Arthur B. Richert on the centennial celebration. The piece notes Corydon June 2 events, the local history, and mentions a Lincolnite booklet from Princeton’s Colored School.

Corydon Harrison County Indiana Farmer Arthur B. Richert First National Bank Colored School Princeton George H. Brown Our State Capitol George Bloomington Budiana University

Anniversary Program At Bethany In 1916

The C. A. of Bethany will present an anniversary program on May 71, 1916 at 7 30 P M Livery one is invited to attend. Leader John Mossler. Crusader s Song Prayer Song Scripture Matt 26 14 30 Tuet Salome and Maury Mossier Looking Backward John Mossier Viewing the Present Stella Hisey Song Juniors Looking to the Future Dr Yar baugh Offering Benediction Devotional Committee.

C. A. of Bethany John Mossler Tuet—Salome Maury Mossier John Mossier Stella Hisey Dr. Yarbaugh

Five Passenger Ford for Sale in Good Running Order

Five passenger Ford machine in good running order offered for sale at F200. Contact New Albany home phone 1260B or visit G. BK Carnick 312 Vincedes St New Albany Indiana.

New Albany G. BK Carnick Vincences St Ind

Reduced rail fares for Friday to Sunday travel to St Louis

Tickets available for all trains Friday Saturday and Sunday with return on Train No 1 Sunday May 21 1916. Greatly reduced fare to visit St Louis Missouri advertised with emphasis on numerous attractions and contact for more information or loan application.

Wits Perman St Louis

PIANOS and items from local accounts list

A long OCR style ledger lists numerous names, businesses, and amounts paid or owed. It includes references to Graves, Webster, Hamilton, Johnson, and several firms such as Machne Supply Co, Boon County and county offices. Entries show diverse expenditures including salaries, repairs, jail supplies, and public works, with totals and scattered place names like Boone and Taylor.

Galan No. 2491 Stallion Sound Pure Gred Reference

A concise note lists Galan No 2491 as a sound pure bred stallion with reference to its quality. The fragmentary text mentions a horse line and a registry style identifier, indicating breed and lineage emphasis.

Draft horse on display before breeding at Corydon events

Five year old draught horse from Belgium, weighing 2235 pounds, advertised for breeding. Company offers safety care, schedule lists shows at Corydon Pair Grounds and Corycon Junction on multiple weekdays. Names listed include Taylor, Krause, Hab, and Devol with Eureka contact.

Corydon Corycon Junction Omer

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