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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1918

Page

6

Jollies of 1918 Promises Veiled Vaudeville Spectacle

Local readers are invited to attend the upcoming Jollies of 1918 at the Auditorium on Friday night April 26. The cast features young ladies from the show’s latter half plus guest performers, with Elsie Heckdill performing The Story Book Ball and an Elk’s Beauty Chorus of several young women and seven young men. Tickets are scarce with limited seating and early purchase urged.

Elk’s Beauty Chorus Alva Mae Hassenmiller Mary Kerr Anna Day Jessie Clipp Fay Shaffer Hazel Miller Jane Briggs Mary Hovak Helen Martin Carolyn Miller Aline Verstegge Annetta Heick Anns Day Mary Hook United States Hik

O Bannon Announces Candidacy for Congress in Third Indiana District

Hon L O Bannon of New Albany declares his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress from Indiana's Third District. A versatile educator farmer and salesman with local law practice and a term as Harrison County Auditor he touts a strong voice and proven campaign record.

J. L. O'Bannon New Albany Citizen-Record Congress Iaviana O'Bannon Harrison County Corydon O’bannon Fbeis Ube Dermeerk Citintesse Record Charleston Indiana

Election Yields Close for Harrison County Mutual Officers

Stockholders met at Corydon court house on a Saturday in April to elect officers of the Harrison County Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company. Two candidates vied for most offices while J L Haas ran unopposed for vice president. Stevens Denbo and Shields were reelected in a close vote, reflecting appreciation for their service.

Harrison County Fire Insurance Company Harrison County

Soldier writes home urging bonds and Red Cross support

In a letter from Alonzo P. Deilinger, a Harrison County soldier, he asks his mother to reject sympathy and instead invest in Third Liberty Loan bonds and support the Red Cross. He notes the Red Cross equipment saves lives in harsh winters at Chanute Field and on European battlefields, praising their crucial wartime work.

Alonzo P. Deilinger Harrison County J. W. Deilinger U. Ss. Gov’t Red Cross Europe

Miles King and Tillie Marie King marry at Loree

Edgar Miles of this place wed Tillie Marie King at Loree O'clock on Monday afternoon. Rev. Hurtis officiated at the home of the bride’s parents, Frank and King, witnessed by relatives and friends. The bride, once a bookkeeper for Paoli Furniture, and groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. David G. Miles and owner of the Kive and Ten Cent Store, began housekeeping in Corydon.

Edgar Miles Tillie Marie King Loree O Frank King Orleans Hurtis Presbyterian Church Paoli Furniture Company David G. Miles Corydon Kive Ten Cent Miles

New Postmaster Named for Elizabeth

Albert Cotner, a Posey township teacher, was appointed postmaster at Elizabeth succeeding W. W. Clark. Cotner earned the Civil Service post through a competitive examination and is described as a bright, well qualified appointee. Ruth Quebbeman of Anderson visited relatives in town with Jessie Quebbeman and Mr and Mrs Henry Quebbeman.

Albert Cotner Posey Township Elizabeth W. W. Clark Cotner Civil Service Ruth Quebbeman Anderson Ler Ge Henry Quebbeman Moss Jessie Quebbeman James Bord

Buy Liberty Bonds in the Third Liberty Loan

A call to American citizens to join the war effort by purchasing Liberty Bonds. The message urges every man, woman, and child to support the nation, contrasting peaceful arbitration with the need to stand in the line of steel and gold against a tyrannical foe.

United States William

Religious and Social Notes From Hurstown Area

Local families visited relatives at Borden and Camp Zachary Taylor. A service flag at Hursttown church honored Sunday School boys serving, with Rev Toumbs and Rev Pearson speaking and music by local soloists. The piece notes social visits and a Miles 5 & 10c Store straw hat promotion.

Marriage of Nealy and Deser in Louisville

Mr Columbus Nealy and Mr Deser trade Farmer of Louisville were married in that city Wednesday April 20. They left for Oklahoma City to remain until May 2. Nealy born in Boone township and known there. Heiss traveling salesman for the Fertilizer department of Swift and Co. They will reside at Beuchel Kentucky.

Columbus Nealy Desertrade Farmer Louisville Oklahoma City Mr. Nealy Boone Township Heiss Swift and Co Nealy Beuchel, Ky

Local notes highlight health, family, and spring events

Moths Miss Naomi Crosby improves after spinal meningitis. Miss Gertrude Pearson offers summer music lessons. Mr. and Mrs. Crawford visit Andrew J. McIntosh in New Albany area. Forest Riley welcomed as newborn. Marion Crandall outdoors again after winter. Will Sibert and Levi Hurn employed in Corydon. Andrew Lane recovered from measles. Hog wire fencing aids Albert Utz with Arthur McCoy and Charles Winn. Mrs. Rusla Crosby healthy and social. Mrs. Dave Hurn seeking treatment at Hazelwood. Ed Sappenfield conducts enumerations. Lill and Luke Rusk visiting Aunt Henrietta Wright. Twenty Jersey cows to be sold April 27 at H A Kahi's gate. Corydon Presbyterian missionary society to host a popular mission meeting April 21 with special music and reports. offering for missions extension.

Naomi Crosby Gertrude Pearson James Crawford Alberts Andrew J. McIntosh Eli New Albany Albert Utz Arthur McCoy Charles Winn Rsula Crosby Dave Hurn Hazelwood Sanitarium Ed Sappenfield Lill and Luke Bob Rusk Henrietta Wright

Patriotic Meetings On Liberty Loan And War Efforts

Meetings to discuss the Liberty Loan and other war activities are set at listed venues on specified dates. The notices encourage public attendance and civic participation in support of the war effort.

Liberty Loan

Dixie Flyer car blends price with comfort and style

Between budgeting and luxury the Dixie Flyer blends price and comfort with purpose built facilities and experience. It promises quick response, ample reserve power, easy operation and riding comfort on any road. See the Dixie Flyer at dealers and request the illustrated catalogue.

Maonaire Boulevard Illustrated

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