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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1919

Page

3

New Salisbury High School Holds Commencement Exercises

The New Salisbury commencement Friday evening April 25 featured a Victory Loan program with Mrs. F A Ulen of Corydon appealing to patriotism, songs by Mrs. George Applegate, a class address by Rev Charlies W Whitman on Call of Modern Scholarship, and diplomas by Supt A O DeWeese. Graduates and eighth grade graduates listed.

New Salisbury High School New Salisbury F. A. Ulen Corydon George Applegate Charlies W. Whitman Seymour

Notice to Farmers Meeting in Franklin Township

Notice to Farmers states a meeting at Lanes vile on Friday May 2 to perfect a farmers organization in Franklin township. The gathering was delayed from last Saturday due to publishing error and a good attendance is desired.

Lanesvile Franklin Township

Death of Mrs Eliza Roby Heth in Corydon

Mrs Eliza Roby Heth of Corydon died April 23 1919 after bronchial pneumonia at age 79. She was born January 11 1840 in Boone township and married Isaac W Roby before the Civil War then John T Heth in 1872. Funeral at Corydon Christian church with Rev M A Cossaboom, burial in Cedar Hill cemetery. survivors include sisters Annie Kopp and Lucinda Sean.

Eliza Bleth John T. Heth Corydon Christian Church M. A. Cossaboom Cedar Hill Cemetery Will J. Bubbit Dan Griffin Lee Lockhart Stella B. Caugh Henry Huffman Issac W. Roby Mr. Heth Pete Frank John Jessie Annie Kopp Lucinda Sean Wm R. Heth Corydon Christian Church Union Chapel Martin V. Hanger

Gill Gettelfinger Nuptials At St Michael’s Bradford

Leo Gettelfinger and Josephine Gil united in marriage April 22 at St Michael’s Catholic Church Bradford with Rev John B Gorman officiating. The ceremony drew a large gathering of friends and relatives from Pekin Indiana and surrounding areas.

Gill- Gettelfinger Leo Gettelfinger Frank Gettelfinger Josephine Gil Patrick Gill Pekin Ind St. Michael's Catholic Church Bradford John B. Gorman

Wedding of Mr and Mrs Gettelfinger at Bradford Farm

Loretta Gill served as bridesmaid and Joseph Gettelfinger as groomsman for a bride in white satin and veil. The couple, after a large reception at the bride’s home, hosted a second gathering at the groom’s home. Many relatives and friends attended both events and presented gifts. They will reside on a newly acquired farm one mile north of Bradford.

Alt Loretta Gill Joseph Gettelfinger George Gettelinger Philip Jacobi John Gettelfinger Andrew Kiesler Messrs Basil Jacobi Herman Uhl Charles Lawrence Leo ‘Timperman Henry Kruer Fred Jacob Ems Justine Bradford

Raaf and Helfrich Wed in New Albany Easter Ceremony

Misa Ruth E. Raaf and Arland A. Helfrich of New Salisbury were married in the Central Hotel parlor in New Albany on Easter Sunday. Rev. Richard W. Raaf of Camp Knox officiated. The bride, a Jackson township teacher, and the groom, a Southern Railway bridge carpenter, will live at Hamey after May 1.

Misa Ruth E. Raaf Arland A. Helfrich New Salisbury F.C. Raaf New Albany Central Hotel Richard W. Raaf Camp Knox Jackson Township Southern Railway Hameey

Injury at Wagon Factor injures Saulian's hand

Fred Saulian of this place was operating a machine at the Wagon Factory when a knot in a board struck his right hand. Two fingers were badly hurt and the bone in the first finger fractured.

Fred Saulian

Taree White Frosts Hit Local Crops Throughout Week

Three white frosts visited the county over the past week with Friday and Saturday mornings producing severe damage to fruit and early garden plants. Wheat damage is uncertain with farmers divided on its extent while straw berry crops suffered. frost and freezing temperatures signaled real winter. Captain Bartley’s thermometer readings showed 28, 26, and 32 degrees on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings.

Bartley

Local notes from Louisville area update community arrivals

Miss Cora Heeves visits Louisville. Mrs Mildred Bowman teaches in the L H L S and has mumps. G L Shields in Louisville on business. Elizabeth Chaffin Edna Stepro and Teatrice attend aunt Elizabeths funeral in Corydon. Elsie Steepleton visits uncle Clyde Steepleton in Louisville. Codie Reeves returns to Louisville for work. Sidney Shields Alden Evans Amzie Leibert and Ernest Best attend a play in Elizabeth. Dr B F Zimmerman reports husband arrived home from overseas. Dr Gimmerman with Base Hospital No 59 in France returns. born in South Boone.

Mildred Bowman L. HL. S Bili Shields Wewitt F. Cunningham New Albany G. L. Shields Louisville Lizzie Chaffin Edna Stepro Teatrice Elizabeth Corydon Codie Reeves Ann Reeves Sidney Shields Alden Evans Amzie Leibert Ernest Best B. F. Zimmerman Gimmerman LU. S France South Boone

Victory Bond rally draws 6000 in Corydon county

A huge crowd of about 6000 gathered at the Corydon Fair Grounds for the Victory Liberty Loan Campaign. Speakers included Capt Wilkins Jones and Major Carter. Aviators Taylor and Riblet displayed an airplane and tank. Harrison County aims to raise 235 000 with local pledges and sales led by W E Cook T J Hudson and F A Bullett.

W. E. Cook T. J. Hudson F. A. Bullett Thos. S. Jones Corydon Taylor Riblet Camp Knox Stitchton Kentucky E. L. McKinster Victory Bonds W. E B. Cook Y. J. Hudson Mollie Keller Wilkins Jones St. Louis Lovell Sioux City Iowa Carter Camp Zachary Taylor Attorney van Norman Louisville van Norman Harrison County

Chiropractor Holloway Announces Office Hours

Chiropractor Dr H B Holloway will see patients at 714 North Market Street on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 8 30 A M. All wishing consultations should be on time. Baier Ind.

H. B. Holtoway M. C. Frank North Market Street H. B. Holloway D.C Tf Baier Ind

Gregg Lodge 236 to Confer Third Degree Friday Night

Gregg Lodge No. 236 will confer the third degree on four candidates Friday night. All brothers are requested to be present. Refreshments. J. W. Best, Secy.

Gregg Lodge No. 236 J. W. Best Secy

Nurse Nellie Davis to Speak at M E Church

Miss Nellie Davis of Moberly will address the M E church next Sunday night recounting experiences as a nurse at Base Hospital 82 in France during World War I. The talk highlights her service over more than a year and aims to share wartime observations.

Nellie Davis Moberly M. E. Church Davis Base Hospital France

Victory Lean Campaign Ends With Large Corydon Rally

A closing rally in Corydon drew about 5000 people as the Victory Lean campaign wrapped up in the county. Airplane and tank exhibitions entertained the crowd while music and speeches filled the afternoon. Corporal Hewitt Cunningham and Mrs. George W. Applegate were noted for taking a trip in a flying machine.

Hewitt Cunningham George W. Applegate Corydon F. A. Bullett Ribiet Wilkins Jones St. Louis Lovell Sioux City New York Central Lovelle

Victory Liberty Loan drives county to raise bonds

Twenty five thousand dollars in bonds were subscribed in a county with thirteen townships hosting Victory Liberty Loan meetings. Speakers included Mrs. I A Ulen, Mrs. M A Cossaboom, Corporal Hewitt Cunningham, and Lieutenants Basil and Herman Byrne. Air trips by Cunningham and Applegate impressed locals as a tank visit drew crowds and highlighted home front support amid wartime sacrifice.

Victory Liberty Loan I. A. Ulen M. A. Cossaboom Corydon Hewitt Cunningham Laconia Basil Herman Byrne Byrneville

Elizabeth High School Play Sees Moral Focus and Solid Returns

The Elizabeth High School production impressed audiences with life and color, delivering a clear call to support service members through the Victory Liberty Loan. Directors Herman Pinge, Clara Williams, and Ethel Rupley received high praise for casting, training, and management, as receipts reached 67.60 dollars. The account notes enthusiastic public reaction and lasting value beyond the performance.

Elizabeth High School Victory Liberty Loan Herman Pinge Clara Williams Ethel Rupley

Harrison Circuit Court May Term Petit Jury Drawn

Jurors selected for the Harrison Circuit Court May term were drawn by John K. Morris and J. T. McClaran with Clerk James A. Watson presiding. Names include Xiva W. Bines Posey township Andrew A. Prelle Harry E. Sappenfield Morgan James M. Durnil Blue River Frank L. Crayden Noble Flock Spencer Hierman Eisenmenger Webster John J. Braner Harrison William H. Flora Heth William Enlow Washington Nate Wiltiar Boone.

John K. Morris J. T. McClaran James A. Watson Harrison Circuit Court W. Bines Posey Township Andrew A. Prelle Harry E. Sappenfield Morgan John M. Kennedy James M. Durnil Blue River Frank L. Crayden Noble Flock Spencer Hierman Eisenmenger—Webster John J. Braner Harrison A William H. Flora—Heth William Enlow Washington Nate Wiltiar Boone

New Middletown High School Baccalaureate Address

The New Middletown High School will hear a baccalaureate address at the U B church in New Middletown May 4 delivered by Rev Patterson pastor of the church The commencement exercises are set for May 10 an outline program will appear in the next issue of the paper J Geo Reuter Prin

New Middletown High School U. B. Church New Middletown Rev Patterson Thll J. Geo. Reuter Prin

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