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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1917

Page

6

In Loving Remembrance Of Mary Margaret Hall

Mary Margaret Hall born September 15 1884 in Harrison County Indiana died July 10 1917 at age 32 9 25. She married Bur sel Henry McPherson of Louisville Kentucky September 26 1916. Funeral at Manning Undertakers July 12 burial in St Louis cemetery. Survived by husband parents eight siblings and many relatives.

Mary Margaret Charles F’. Hall Harrison County Indiana Bursel Henry McPherson Louisville Kentucky Waverly Hill Mary Manning Undertakers Establishment St. Louis John J Miller South Dakota Charles F Frederic L Clara C Kathryn L. Hall Humboldt Dakota Guthrie LaDuke Elizabeth C Josephine B. Hall

Red Cross Magazine August issue highlights Allied manual

The August issue titled A Manual of the Allies features illustrated reports on Red Cross activities in Canada England France Belgium and Russia. Theodora Dunham contributes The Letters of a War Worker detailing ambulance driving in Paris and Chambery alongside pieces on Surf the first Red Cross ambulance ship and a Chicago membership drive.

Red Cross Canada England France Belgium Russia Theodora Dunham Chicago Atlante

New Feed Store Opens in Lan2sville by Ed Gresham

Ed Gresham of Lan2sville opens a new feed store inviting the public to inspect his stock. He offers bran middlings corn corn meal and chick feed and promises to pay the highest market price for wheat.

Ed Gresham Lan2sville

Grangers Picnic At Fair Grounds To Feature Governor Goodrich

The Grangers committee announces Governor James P. Goodrich and State Grange Master L. H. Wright will speak at the Grange Picnic tomorrow at the Fair Grounds. Georgetown band will provide music and the day includes songs and drills for farmers and families in Corydon.

Fair Grounds James P. Goodrich State Grange L. H. Wright Grange Georgetown Corydon

Fatherly Letter Urges Courage Over War Sacrifices

J K Kreutzinger writes to readers urging pride and support for soldiers heading to France. He argues against tears and "god stuff" in letters, praising national duty and personal sacrifice while noting the shared strain across families and communities. He stresses that leaders and citizens back the war effort despite personal hardship.

Louisville Courier-Journal France United States of America Theodore Roosevelt William H. Taft Wilson Zia J. K. Kreutzinger Kreutzinger Thomas W. Knight

Corydon Area Real Estate Seeks Buyer For Seven Houses And Two Farms

Local listing advertises seven dwelling houses in Corydon and two nearby farms for sale. Terms require one hundredth part cash with the balance payable in ninety-nine equal installments. Signed Cc L Dick.

Corydon L. Dick

Local social notes and obituaries from Palmyra area

Big meeting closed at the Christian Church in Palmyra Sunday night with three joiners. Several from the vicinity attended as families hosted by the Hartmans and Herthels. July 25 marks the death of Lawrence Hendrich son of Chas and Mrs. Hendrich. Martha Ott of Palmyra and Nora Voyles of South Liberty are noted as visiting relatives. Many local families hosted guests during the week and at weekend gatherings with Ed Wolf and family, Miss Norma Beseer, and Rosa Herthel among those mentioned. Also reports camp meets nearby with Rev Schwioefurt of Central Barren attending Santa Clause camp. Local farm crops praised, crowds noted as Crops are pretty good in this vicinity.

Christian Church Palmyra Edward Wolfe John Krush Wm. C. Hartman Lula Herman Hendrich Russell Arnold Chas. Herthel Martha Ott Nora Voyles South Liberty Mrs. Arnold Rev Mrs. Schwioefurt Central Barren Santa Clause

Local Notes From This Place and Nearby

The sick list includes Sandy Branch John Stewart. Visits by Mr and Mrs Robert Dobson and children of Rogers Camp Ground to Mrs D s parents Edward Bryant. Many attended a Sunday School celebration at Kingery s grove. Edward Bryant made a business trip to Louisville Ky. Mrs Walter Pierson improving after illness. Visits by Mrs Ben Rusk and family of Tocust Point to Walter Pierson. Al Prell, working at Corydon, visited family.

Robert Dobson Rogers Camp Ground Edward Bryant Kingery’s Grove Louisville James McCauley John Lemmel Ben Rusk Tocust Point Walter Pierson al Prell Corydon

Expenditures and Tax Levy Proposals for 1918 Township

Taylor township Harrison county Trustee William H. Stewart details proposed 1918 expenditures and taxes at September 4 1917 meeting. Totals show 2757.50 in expenditures with 9 separate tax levies including township local tuition special school and road taxes. Net taxable property 241955 with 132 polls.

Posey Township 1917 Annual Meeting Estimates and Taxes

The trustee of Posey township Harrison sets September 4 1917 at 6 PM for the annual meeting at the trustees office. It lists expenditures and taxes for 1917 including township local tuition special school road and additional road taxes plus poll taxes and overall totals with net taxable property and polls, signed by Fred Bierly Jr trustee.

Fred Bierly, Jr

Scott Township Expenditure and Tax Levy Proposals 1917

The Trustee of Scott Township Harrison County proposes for the annual meeting on September 4, 1917 at 2 PM detailed expenditures and taxes including Township 647.67 and 0.50, Local Tuition 518.14 and 0.40, Special School 582.80 and 0.45, Road 130 and 0.10, Additional Road 130 and 0.10, and Poor 32 and 0.44 totaling 2040.61 and 15.14 per hundred. Net taxable property is 139,425 with 107 polls. Signed C D Mauck Trustee.

Taylor Township Harrison County Saaed Posey Township Ieee Sete Scott Township

Cross Membership totals for Red Cross up to July 5 1917

The Bureau of Membership reports national Red Cross totals by class reaching 1 580 561 members as of July 5 1917. Rapid chapter growth in the past month led to using the Bulletin as a supplement to chapter directors and division heads for convenience.

Bureau of Membership Red Cross United States

Jackson Township Trustee Adopts Annual Budget figures

The Trustee of Jackson Township and the Advisory Board meet September 4 2017 at 1 PM to review year estimates. Total expenditures are listed as 6400 dollars with various township and road taxes including 15 cents on the dollar and 25 cent rates for several items, plus a 3 cent school bond tax.

Jackson Township Harrison County

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Mary Margaret Hall McPherson Ister Clara Kathryn the Red Cross Magazine Goodrich and Wright Big Granger Ratsxs Mizle Arch Howell Lawrence Chas. Hendrich Wm. F. Hardman Misses Wayne Effie Arnold Ed Wolf Norma Beseer Wm. C. Hartman and Rosa Herthel Wayie Arnold John M Hendrich Ray Mhendrich Evert Adamson Esco Pearson Jake Voyles Ward Herthel Louise Hartman Rose Herthel Sandy Branch John Stewart William H. Stewart Man Fisk Tires Fisk Rubber Company General Officas Ciel Ful , Mass Pisk Brantiesca Vba P Ved Reities C. D. Mauck Edison Gaple Furniture CO Postoffice New Albany F. W. Shireman White Mills Cc Sappenfield Saie Victor McIntosh P.O New Salisbury Ind
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