War News From Keller’s Big Department Store Headlines
Wartime notices praise the Allied advance with French British and American forces driving Germans back. Reports claim thousands of German prisoners, captured munitions, and growing Allied strength including a projected army at the front. Headlines cite successful flanks, prison gains, and bond highs amid broad war coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miude
Hutleven
Alsne
Poch
Fontenoy
Carlepont
Suissons
Jersey herd struck by lightning and local notes
Seth Seacaut reports two Jersey cattle killed by lightning last Wednesday while five more were knocked down but recovered. The entry notes a fair at Marengo and recent rain. Obits mention Mr. Montgomery buried at New Albany. Various townspeople visitations, moves, and local events follow, including Camp meeting attendance and Dr. J D Byone passing exam for Lieutenant Doctor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Seacaut
Jersey
Marengo
Montgomery
New Albany
Loren Briscoe
Indianapolis
O. K
Save Fats Full line of lard substitutes
Wilbur Miller of Corydon Indiana promotes fat substitutes for the home cook. An advertisement teases improved horse show appeal with harness from Geo Wahl’s, urging readers to shop for quality gear.
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Geo
Wahl
Chester Turley in France with the Wild Cat Division
Chester Turley of Company M 30th Infantry writes from France about near misses a major drive and shell fire. He describes losses, German artillery, and the Wild Cat Division's progress under General Pershing and reports transfers and ongoing battles. He urges family to read papers for full details and signs off from active service in the American Expeditionary Force.
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France
U. S
Germany
Chester Turley
Sis
Pershing
Wild Cat
Old Goshen Celebration Draws Big Crowd in Scone Twp
The Lacnia M E Sunday School held its annual celebration at the Old Goshen church grove in Scone township on Saturday August 10. A large crowd attended with parlor music and speeches by Rev Ralph Pearson attorney Thos J Wilson Rev M A Cossaboom Mrs Smith and others including a Food Administration speaker. The event was well managed by Jesse Shields and raised funds for the Sunday School with refreshments well patronized. George B Wahl notes fall merchandise arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lac'nia M. E
Goshen
Scone Township
Mary
Jennie Willisar
Mildred Miller
Ralph Pearson
Laconie
T. G. Wells
Laconia
Jesse Shields
Heidelberg Notes on Local Visits and Volunteers
Roscoe Toler volunteered and will depart Thursday for Cincinnati. Starrison Bottles and Grover Wise, stationed at West Point, visited home folks Sunday. Perry Shireman and son Leonard and daughter Hazel, Miss Nina Haas, Miss El Bickel, and James Haas visited relatives at Camp Taro. Lou Miller visiting her uncle Ben Miller in Crawford County. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Brown visited near Sharp Mills. Arlie Shaffer and family were guests of W. E. Miller’s group last Sunday.
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Roscoe Toler
Cincinnati
Starrison Bottles
Grover Wiseman
West Point
Perry Shireman
Leonard
Miss Hazel
Nina Haas
el Bickel
James Haas
Camp Taro
W. E. Miller
Public Sale At John A. Lemmel Residence
John A Lemmel offers personal property for public auction at his residence one mile east of Elizabeth on Friday August 30 1918 Sale begins 1 pm items include one horse wagon buggy farm machinery cattle wood molasses pan harness oats straw corn crusher cutting box and more Usual terms W W Lawson auctioneer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Lemmel
Elizabeth
W. Lawson
Rain Breaks Drought in Independence Amid Travel Notes
The Independence column reports a welcome rain on the 9th easing a severe drought that scorched corn. It covers local movements including Charles Sappenfield visiting Sheffield and workers in Government shops, Kepleys visiting from Georgetown, and other residents moving, marrying, or touring nearby towns.
Cattle Eye Disease Hits Morgan Dairy Herds
A pink eye like outbreak affects three to four dairy herds east of Palmyra. Dr I J Martin may have spread it by purchasing cows from Greenville. Dry pyracic acid dusted in eyes is praised as effective. Oil meal is recommended to prevent such issues. experts warn against feeding rough forage in winter.
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Palmyra
Greenville
I. J. Martin
Harrison County
Clyde H. Phillips
Heidelburg Sunday School bids farewell to teacher
Class No. 4 of Heidelburg Sunday school hosted Ida and Jesse Kopp on Tuesday evening to bid farewell to teacher Hoscoe B. Teler who left for military training in Cincinnati Ohio on the 13th. Attendees included Roscoe B. Teler Herchel Ray Teler Nelson Gilmore Charley Bruner Earl Cline James Haas Roy Fry Willie Eddie Wolf George Mauck Ezra Hottell Rosa Hottell Pearl Hottell Emma Bertha Corbet Julia Mollie Miller Verna Toler Ella Gilmore Silva Crecelius Glennie Wolf Elsie Applegate and Beulah Mauck.
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Heidelburg
Ida
Jesse Kopp
Hoscoe B. Teler
Cincinnati
Roscoe B. Teler
Herchel
Ray Teler
Nelson Gilmore
Charley Bruner
Earl Cline
James Haas
Roy Fry
Willie
Eddie Wolf
George Mauck
Ezra Hottell
Misses Rosa
Pearl Hottell
Emma
Bertha Co
Four Brothers Visit Sister at Shields Home
A crowd gathered Sunday August 18 at Mr and Mrs Jas Shields home as Mrs Nura Shields hosted her four brothers and their families. John Foreman and wife George Foreman and wife Henry Foreman and wife three daughters and two sons William Foreman and wife two daughters from Lafayette Mrs Minia Davis and daughter and Grandma Shields attended. They departed hoping to meet again.
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Jas. Shields
Nura Shields
John Foreman
George Foreman
Henry Foreman
William Foreman
Lafayette
Minia Davis
Grandma Shields
Marriage Licenses Issued for Weis Kraft and Hendricks Temple
Solomon C. Hendricks and Flora L. Temple obtained a marriage license along with George T. Weis and Corrinne M. Kraft. Proceedings list licenses issued in the local registry. Both couples appear in the official notice with names, dates, and registration details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Weis
Corrinne M. Kraft
Solomon C. Hendricks
Flora L. Temple
Pitman Suffers Arm Break While Cranking Car
Frank Pitman, son of Mr and Mrs E L Pitman, broke both bones of his right forearm above the wrist last Sunday when the Maxwell car back fired and caught his arm. Doctor Van Blari cum was away, delaying setting and bandaging.
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Frank Pitman
E. L. Pitman
Maxwell
van Blaricum
Brother’s letter asks for home news and ink supply
In a partial letter the writer laments dried ink and absence of news. He asks his brother to write soon with news from home and promises to read about all local happenings when letters arrive.
Appointment of Registrators in Harrison County Indiana
Local Con scription Board of Harrison County Indiana appoints registrators to register men under the Manpower Bill. Precinct placements and reporting instructions are given to ensure registration by the designated date. Signers include Miller Chairman Watson Secretary Weaver Member and Conrad Chief Clerk.
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Harrison County
Indiana
Corydon
Li Miller
James A. Watson
Amzi Weaver
Orlan Conrad
Library Sweet Potato Crop Prospects Improve
Corydon Library Board members plan a sweet potato crop on library grounds with eleven ridges planted by hand. Rich soil from a former stable promises a good yield if rainfall arrives. Proceeds will fund the purchase of new books for the library.
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Corydon Library Board
Stove Makers Famed for Coal and Wood Models
Havana Pointer and Foster’s Fame cook stoves praised for coal or wood use at Geo B Wahl’s store in Corydon.
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Havana
Pointer
Foster
Geo. B. Wahl
Corydon
Notice of Qualification as Executor in Harrison Co Indiana
The undersigned has duly qualified as executor of the last will and testament of John Ems, deceased, late of Harrison County Indiana. Jacob Ems, Executor.
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Indiana
Harrison
John Ems
Harrison County
Sol- Jacob Ems
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