Harrison County Fair at Corydon Declares Success Despite Weather
The Fifty-Eighth Annual Harrison County Fair at Corydon last week drew a good attendance amid cloudy, rainy days. Exhibits in horses cattle sheep hogs and produce were strong though some youth military duty reduced entries. Local businesses showcased products with music from Dreyer’s Band and piano displays enriching Home Comers Hall. Races were largely good with several exciting finishes and a list of Wednesday to Friday winners follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Corydon
New Albany
Louisville
H. J. Friedley
Conrad & Son Piano Company
Baldwin Piano Company
Frank W. Shireman
Adler Piano Company
Gable
Buick
Republic
O. J. D. Byrne & Sons
Byrneville
Chevrolet
Dixie Flyer
Rosenbarger
David M. Miller
Prof. Dreyer
Dreyer
Geo. W. Applegate
Chas. H. Buchanan
Premiums Awarded at Wednesday Night Horse Show
The night horse show listed premiums for class 25. Fanciest turnout awarded to Wood Melton with Roy Stauth second. Best Draft Team won by Walter Deatrick with Stauth Bros. second. Best General Purpose Team earned by Preston Haun first and Wm. H. Enlow second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Melton
Roy Stauth
Walter Deatrick
Stauth Bros
Preston Haun
Wm. H. Enlow
Best Boy and Girl Riders Show at Thursday Night
Best Boy Rider under 15 is Her man Stepro with Frank Turley second. Best Gentleman Rider Roy Stauth ahead of Dr. Lee Wolfe. Best Saddle Horse Roy Stauth first and W. H. Widmar second. Best Light Harness Mare Harold Boone first and Wood Melton second. Best Light Harness Gelding W. H. Widman first and Arthur Hardsaw second. Best Pony Outfit A A Howerton first. Best Lady Rider Pearl Sharp first and Cordia Shaffer second. Best Girl Rider under 15 Mary Turley first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Stepro
Frank Turley
Roy Stauth
Lee Wolfe
W. H. Widmar
Harold Boone
Wood Melton
W. H. Widman
Arthur Hardsaw
A.A. Howerton
Pearl Sharp
Preston Harn
Cordia Shaffer
Mary Turley
Jury panel drawn for September term court
Edward O Conner and Dr F A Ulen, Jury Commissioners, drew grand and petit jury names at the County Clerk's office for the September term opening next Monday. Petit Jury: James L Rector Jackson Tp George M Melton Frank Yochem Franklin nF Charles Walker Ed Snyder Fred Reinhardt Charles Wright Webster a Julius Johns EK C Wilbiar S AH Carroll Ed Wolfe Morgan Iam beiock Issue River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward O'Conner
F. A. Ulen
Watson
Letter From France From Hubert T Harper
Mrs George H Harper of Corydon receives a letter from her son Hubert T Harper serving with Gen Pershing's forces in France. He writes he is well and asks about family, asks Bennet in Earlsville NL and sister Elma, Nora, and to write back soon. He notes communication delays and signs as Hubert T Harper Holars 1st Brigade AEF via New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Harper
Corydon
France
Weill
Bennett
Earlsville
Elma
Nora
Hubert T. Harper
Holars
1St Brigade
A. E.F
New York
Riga Falls to German Forces as Retreat Continues
ThexX city of Riga, a Baltic seaport, is in German hands with the garrison and civilians retreating eastward. Russians scorch the countryside behind their withdrawal. ammunition stores have been removed or destroyed. Italians advance in Austria while English and French gains persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riga
Baltic
Austria
Basket Meeting at New Middletown Town
The Methodist churches of the New Middletown Circuit invite participation in a basket meeting and all day service at New Middletown next Sunday. Dr. J. M. Walker District Superintendent will preach in the morning and afternoon. A good attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
New Middletown
J. M. Walker
Miss Rose Stamm Dies After Surgical Operation
Miss Rose Stamm of Bradford died at St Josephs Infirmary Louisville following a surgical operation. She was 46, survived by her parents two sisters and nine brothers. Funeral services were held at Bradford Catholic church and burial followed in the nearby Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Stamm
Henry Stamm
Bradford
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Louisville
St. Edward's Hospital
New Albany
Bradford Catholic
Gorman
A. H. Seiler
Evansville
Eva Stamm
William Stamm
George Stamm
Frank Stamm
Corydon
Peter Stamm
Cleveland
Ohio
Herman Stamm
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Wilson Note to Pope Refusal of Peace Proposal Text
Albert Crayden returns from visit in northern state. Miss Rose Kellum visits. many Ramsey area notices follow. Then Wilson note to Pope Benedict XV from Washington dated Aug 28 1917 outlines US stance for a just lasting peace without German domination, calling for peace based on the rights of peoples and cautioning against trusting German government. Robert Lansing signs as Secretary of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Crayden
Rose Kellum
B. E. Kellum
Corydon
Wilson
Pope
Washington
Benedictus XV
United States
France
Italy
Balkan
Poland
Tho Pope
Russia
Bis
Germany
Crawford County to Pay Bridge Contract Debt after Board Review
County Attorney Clyde R. Lottick and officials including Frank Cunningham Philip Herter and Jesse Pitman returned with a warrant for 2427.58 from Crawford county to Harrison county for the Blue River Totten's ford bridge. The State Board of Accounts objected to payment over alleged irregularities and required consent before Crawford county could settle the debt. The county authorities were ready to pay until the Board intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde R. Lottick
English
Crawford County
Harrison County
Blue River
Totten's Ford
State Board of Accounts
Mr. Lottich
Frank Cunningham
Philip Herter
Jesse Pitman
Board of Commissioners
Indianapolis
State Board
Board of Accounts
Teachers Institute Opens at Graded School
The Teachers Institute opened at the graded school building last Monday morning with about 195 teachers enrolled. Sections meet in the forenoon and a lecture is given to the entire body each afternoon. instructors are able and teachers appreciate the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
For Sale Mare and Colt in Indiana
One 9 year old mare and one year ling mare colt offered for sale by Victor McIntosh of New Salisbury Indiana. Contact Georgetown Phone for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor McIntosh
P.O
New Salisbury
Ind
Georgetown
Phone
Pastor and family visit local churches as year closes
The pastor and family visited John McRae in Depauw and Henderson Conlee near Elizabeth. Last regular preaching services at Rogers Camp Ground and Depauw churches drew fair attendance. Rev. Young will preach at Clifton next Saturday night and serve St John and Moores Sunday. Elizabeth services also Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McRae
Depauw
Henderson Conlee
Elizabeth
Rogers’ Camp Ground
Young
Clifton
St. John and Moores
Notice of No Hunting on Farm in Heth Township
No hunting is allowed on the farm in Heth township owned by Myrtle Blake. The notice serves to warn all trespassers and protect property rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heth Township
Myrtle BE. Blake
Seven Drafted Men to Report This Week
Seven drafted men from the county are ordered to report to Camp Taylor for training this week. Listed are Basil A. Byrne, John Mossier today, Arvil Alvin Kopp, Luther Miller Jr. Thursday, Carrie Bottles, Noah Vaughn Friday, and Roscoe Hardin Saturday. County Clerk James A. Watson provides meal and transport tickets as they depart. The group includes teachers, mechanics and cooks. The order calls for five percent of draftees to report September 5, with these seven making up the count in five daily increments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Taylor
Basil A. Byrne
John Mossier
Arvil Alvin Kopp
Luther Miller Jr
Carrie Bottles
Noah Vaughn
Roscoe Hardin
James A. Watson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Queen Dillard
Geo. Wasson
H C Forbes
Campbell Homeward Boy
John Clarance Bobelmah
Ed Bullington Fox Americus
Grittonime
Silver Prince
Dillard
Paoli Boy
Steve Taylor
Harry Campbell
Verner
John Clarance
Walter Bowman Fox Americus
Gutton Queen Dillard
George Wasson
Bonnie
H Campbell
Cora Blackford
Taylor Mollie Patchen
Merritt
aThg
Bonnie B
John Clarance King
Tayor Mollie Pateben
WITS
John Rose
Mabel H23
Noble Hays
Roy Harbison
Grand Jury
George W. Coleman
Morgan
T. Andrew Ehalt
Harrison
Wm. E. Johnson
Posey
Ae J. D. Cunningham
Taylor
Eugene Nolot
Blue River Aad
Sam C. Miller
Heth
Miss Rose Stamm
Louisville Hospital
Ramsey
Chas. Welker
Virginia
Hobson
Maud
John Alstoit
M. C. Patterson
Mott
J.D. Kemp
Marion
Zola
Dale
J. Anderson
Harry Wecgles
Mary Calhoun
Eli Craydon
Jersey
S. Hobson
Millard Winders
Ilinois
8. Hobson
Florida
Ida Perry
Robert Lansing
United States of America
The
Teachers’ Institute
Elizabeth M. E. Circuit
J. Balleit .& Bond
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!