State wide drive to lift Indiana schools to first place
State Superintendent Hines launches a two week campaign to raise Indiana from 17th to first in education. Patrons in every district will attend Friday October 29 meetings in school buildings to observe programs and discuss improvements. The plan, outlined by Supt. Deweese, includes lessons, livestock reading extracts, pig trough drawings, arithmetic from manual projects, map explanations, and physical exercises.
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Hines
Indiana
United States
Deweese
America
Hve Stock Survey
Former Harrison Countians Reune at Cowan Home
A reunion of former Harrison Countians now in Delaware county gathered at Mrs. Waldo Painter’s home in Cowan on Sunday October 3. About forty five attendees shared a noon dinner from a single large table and favored making the reunion an annual event. Attendees included S. W. Marsh and family, Kirkham family, O Bannon family, the Marsh and McRae families, Hand and Painter kin, and Elizabeth McRae among others.
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Harrison
S. W. Marsh
Oscar Kirkham
Eden and
Violet
Mary Brown
Bertha Brown
Lewis Caldwell
Merle Marsh
Madonna
Maurice O'Bannon
Loran
Elinor Fay
Waldo Painter
Pauline
Kathleen
Isabelle
Bargain in a Farm 120 Acres Near Pike
Local notice offers a 120 acre farm in good locality near the pike with a good orchard and home. A bargain if taken now inquire at this office.
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the Pike
Reduced fares for teachers to Indianapolis during state meeting
The Interstate Public Service Company offers teachers round trip tickets at one and a third times the regular one way fare due to the State Teachers Association in Indianapolis October 21 and 22. No certificate is required to obtain tickets and return is allowed on the last interurban leaving Indianapolis October 24.
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State Teachers’ Association
Indianapolis
Interstate Public Service Company
Webster Township Sunday School Convention Planned
The Webster Township Sunday School Convention will be held next Sunday October 17 1920 in the M E Church at New Middletown Indiana All Sunday Schools in the township are requested to send delegates Jacob Schneider President
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Webster Township
M. E
New Middletown
Indiana
Jacob Schneider
PROGRAM OF Harrison County Sunday School Convention 1920
The Harrison County Sunday School Convention meets October 20-21 at the New Salisbury M E Church. Program includes devotions by Rev F C Raaf Victor McIntosh J G Moore and talks by W Hobart Hill Dr C W Hottie with topics The Task of the Church School Character Through Activities Growing Pains Youths Challenge to the Church and reports on township officers secretary and treasurer election of officers and committee appointments. Jacob Schneider serves as President with Kate Lamping Hewitt as Secretary.
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Harrison County
M. E
New Salisbury
Indiana
F.C. Raaf
New Salisbury School
W. Hobart Hill
Indianapolis
Ind
Victor McIntosh
C. W. Hottie
J. G. Moore
Washington Township Sunday School Convention Held at Wesley Chapel
The annual convention convened at Wesley Chapel with Horace Sonner presiding and Harry Trotter as secretary. Jacob Schneider and county officials attended. talks were given by John H. Heth and Harry McGrain. Prof. H. J. Proprietor led devotions. Sonner was reelected township president.
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Washington Township
Wesley Chapel
Horace Sonner
Harry Trotter
Jacob Schneider
John H. Heth
Harry McGrain
H. J. Proprietor
Mr. Sonner
Thanking neighbors who aided in October fire rescue
John P. Isterling of Corydon Junction thanks neighbors and fire crews who fought a Friday morning fire on October 1, expressing gratitude for preventing severe loss to his home and business. His message credits those who persisted despite dire prospects.
Talk by ex Governor Samuel M Ralston in Corydon
Ex governor Samuel M Ralston speaks on state affairs in Corydon tomorrow night October 14. Ralston, noted for his knowledge, is expected to outline current issues and perspectives.
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Corydon
Samuel M. Ralston
Rally Day Program Promises Wide Interest
Corydon M. E. Church invites attendance at Rally Day with discussion by Judge R S Kirkham and Rev J G Moore on Sunday School League interests. Special music by the male quartet and other features are planned.
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R. S. Kirkham
J. G. Moore
FARM WANTED SEEKING farm or land for sale
A reader seeks a farm or good land for sale priced fairly. Interested from owners or sellers. Contact L. Jones at Box 651 Olney, Texas.
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L. Jones
Olney
Capt Minton Speaking Engagements Listed
James B. Brewster reports Capt Sherman Minton of New Albany can fill engagements at Frenchtown October 22 New Middletown October 28 and Elizabeth October 29. He cannot fill the other appointments previously arranged.
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James B. Brewster
Capt
Sherman Minton
New Albany
Frenchtown
New Middletown
Elizabeth
Democratic Speakings Announced Across the County
The Democrat invites readers to notice upcoming Democratic speakings in various localities. Check this issue and others for dates and venues where party speakers will address the public.
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Democrat
White Middlings at New Middletown Mill
Advertisement for home-mill middlings at the New Middletown mill operated by Oscar McCullum.
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New Middletown Mill
Oscar McCuliim
Hear Ex-Governor Ralston Thursday Night in Corydon
Local notes report a town gathering next Thursday to hear Ex-Governor Ralston speak. Other items include many visiting relatives in Crandall Mauckport and New Albany, a pie supper at New Middletown School, and local obituaries and births. The State Conference of Charities and Corrections will meet in Terre Haute November 13 to 16.
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State Conference of Charities and Corrections
Terre Haute
Ralston
Miss Mattie Allen Teaches Third Term in Knowls School
Miss Mattie Allen daughter of Mrs C Co Burn of New Salisbury teaches her third term in a Knowls Town school at a salary of 120 dollars per month She expresses fondness for the country and the work remains ongoing.
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Mattie Allen
Nye to Sail for China Aboard Merchant Vessel
George Nye, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Nye, who has served in the U S Navy and recently in San Diego, plans to leave immediately on a merchant ship to China for a year or more. Several local families spent Sunday with relatives in Jackson township and New Albany while Mrs. C C Byrn of New Salisbury remains under care. her daughter Mrs Mayme Cole of Jeffersonville moved in for the winter.
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George
W. S. Nye
Uncle Sam
San Diego
Cal
China
Simon Bower
Denzil
Anna Bower
Clara Lamb
Harry Benson
Naomi
Mariella Miller
New Albany
William Housel
Roy
Henry Miller
Jackson Township
C. C. Byrn
New Salisbury
Mayme Cole
Jeffersonville
Tight barrels for sale by Corydon canning firm
Over one hundred tight barrels for sale including spirit barrels from Eureka J B Cook Canning Company Corydon Indiana. Prices are greatly reduced. Phone contact details provided.
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Eureka
J. B. Cook
Phone
Canning Company
Corydon
Ind
Democratic rally draws large Corydon crowd with McCulloch pitch
Last Saturday's Democratic meeting in Corydon drew a large turnout. Speakers including Dr. Carlton B. McCulloch and Hon. L. Ert Slack addressed issues of Indiana governance and the League of Nations while delays and late arrivals marked the event.
Powell to Speak at Corydon on League of Nations
Dr. E. L. Powell of Louisville will address the community in Corydon Saturday afternoon October 23 about the League of Nations. He is regarded as a powerful speaker.
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E. L. Powell
Louisville
Corydon
League of Nations
Cox Draws Packed Louisville Crowd in Friday Talk
A large turnout filled the Gypsy Smith Tabernacle in Louisville last Friday as Governor Cox delivered a two hour speech. Supporters lauded his vigorous campaign while denouncing Harding’s shifting positions on the League of Nations. Cox also campaigned in Indiana and then crossed into Illinois.
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Cox
Louisville
Louis Ville
Gypsy Smith Tabernacle
Lousville
Harding
League of Nations
Indiana
Illinois
Funeral for James A. Harbeson Attended by Veterans
More than a dozen old soldiers joined the funeral of James A. Harbeson on Sunday. Among them were Thos Lyskowinski who will be eighty nine in November and Joseph A. Walter an eighty three year old comrade. Mr W and his son John J of New Albany attended. Also noted was an invitation to attend the Ralston speaking in Corydon Thursday night.
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James A. Harbeson
Thos. Lyskowinski
Joseph A. Walter
Mr. W
John J
New Albany
Body of Harrison County Soldier to be Returned
Michael Kopp of Corydon reports a telegram announcing the arrival of his son Lewis Kopp from overseas. The World War soldier died of pneumonia October 22, 1918 in a hospital in England. Burial planned at Pleasant Ridge cemetery under Harrison Post American Legion supervision.
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Michael Kopp
Corydon
New York
Lewis Kopp
Younopp
England
Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Harrison Pest American Legion
Farm For Sale Near Pike Seventy Acre Parcel
Small farm for sale a well improved 64 acres one and one half miles from pike. A bargain Inquire at this office.
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Pike
Sandy Branch Wedding Hints Soon In Local Notice
Mrs. Robert McDaniels improves after illness. Felix Hill and wife with two children Sidney and George visited Edward Bryant. Raymond Pierson and two children Opal and Lillian visited Charley Pierson near New Middletown. Ben Lopp and family visited relatives in Mauckport. Charles J Hildebrand moving to Elizabeth. Flora Stewart returns from New Albany.
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Robert McDaniels
Felix Hill
Sidney
George
Edward Bryant
Raymond Pierson
Opal
Lillian
Charley Pierson
Near New Middletown
Ben Lopp
Mauckport
Charles J. Hildebrand
Elizabeth
Flora Stewart
New Albany
Ex Governor Ralston to speak Thursday night
A Thursday night gathering invites ladies to hear ex governor Ralston speak, promising a civic talk in a community venue. The event highlights a former state leader addressing local attendees on governance and public affairs.
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Hearx
Sam
M. Ralston
Delaware County
Indianpolis
John P. Isterling
Corydon Junction
Capt. Minton
Jas. L.luckett
Eeureka Phone
Mayme Shireman
John Hendricks
John Franklin
Chicago
Crandall
Mrs
Ellen Crosier
Sidney Crosier
Laconia
Geo. Harris
Benjamin Scharrer
Olive Wolfe
W. W. Davis
Alice McRae
Daisy Hunt
Walter Hunt
New Amsterdam
Frank Brown
Nebraska
M. C. Frank
Miss May
Ward Crayden
Eli Crayden
Ramsey
Clyde Kaga
Silson, Tl
Mr. Kaga
John Kaga
James Glenn
Birdseye
Orlan Conrad
Lee Reas
Adolph Melton
Oxford, Ind
Harold Conner
M. W. A. Hall
Flossie Kessinger
Mrs. H. J. Kessinger
David Strouse
Danville
Flora Frank
Strouse
D. F. Davis
Katherine
Eva Breeding
Helen
Milltown
Lannie Davis
St. Edward's Hospital
Levi Blunk’s
Hugh Friedley
Ruth
Leavenworth
R. B. Montgomery
Henry Friedley
Ben F. O'Bannon
Ray Resch
Philip Ray
Edna Gehlbach
Charles Bye
Henry Bye
Democratic State Central Committee
D. L. Roberts
Hancock and
Scott Township
Judge Cook
Uwancock
Mai
Court House
C. Raaf
Judge Ook
Sinaf
Methodist Church
U. S. Senate
Cook
League
Carlton B. McCulloch
Lew M. O'Bannon
Court Room
McCulloch
Goodrich
McCray
Hion. L. Ert
Slack
League of Nation
R. EB. Hilleary
Dr. McCulloch
Democrat Party
Louisville, Ky
Baldwin Planos
Frank W. Shireman
Sandy Branch
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