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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1918
Page
5
A tropical storm struck Gerstner Aviation Field at Lake Charles last Tuesday. Nineteen people were killed, twenty injured, and thousands of dollars in property damage reported. The event follows other war era tensions and international news items across the period.
Commemorative notice recalling Enos Daily’s death on August 13 1913. A tribute from his wife and children expressing grief and enduring love. Also mentions Ranger and Pathfinder bicycles and repair services at Geo B Wahl’s.
A Saturday evening birthday gathering for Mr. Spencer at his relatives home near Depauw included many family and friends from Indianapolis Georgetown Marengo Milltown and New Albany. Attendees enjoyed games and patriotic songs, with a note that three guests were present.
The Corsdon Public Schools will open Monday September 9 with a corps of instructors led by Superintendent WLD. Ihean and Principal Islande Ridley. The staff includes grades from First through Seventh, High School staff, vocational teachers, a colored school division, janitors, and other listed personnel.
Majestic factory tie expert in charge of a special demonstration during the week of August 26 will visit the store daily from 2 to 5 pm to meet every boy and girl. Store ad promises details and a free Majestic High Flyer offer. Jurst Hardware Co.
Kathleen Burgess died at the residence of Mr and Mrs L N Burgess in Scott Township at 6 am Friday July 26 1918. Born April 19 1890 she was 28 years 3 months 7 days. Funeral Saturday by Elder Lloyd Moore at the Reorganized church. Burial in nearby cemetery. She leaves a husband parents and three brothers. Two sisters preceded her in death. She came from Beasoner Ala with her mother Mrs J M OMarrow who stayed until her death. Includes a sentimental poem and a catalog note promoting the MAJESTIC range from the store with a factory representative.
John J. Brunner as administrator of Valentine Cline's estate announces a public auction of the estate's personal property on Wednesday September 4 1918 starting at 9 30 in the morning. Items include engines tools farm equipment cattle household goods and more with usual terms and sale bills available.
Wass of Tseene township visited Corydon last Thursday and praised Kansas for patriotic effort in Red Cross and Y M C A drives. He recounted a sale where his nephew Arthur Plussel, as auctioneer, urged four_price for a farmer’s stock and farm implements, the proceeds aiding a fire department fund.
All persons owing on past due notes or accounts to W H Bullett & Sons Inc are urged to call and settle immediately. The notice thanks recipients for prompt action.
Thirty seven seamen discharged from the U S Navy for illness, four Woodmen admitted to Modern Woodman Sanitarium in Woodman Colorado. The superintendent asked patients, and all voted to admit the remaining thirty three sailors. Since opening in 1903 the sanitarium treated 3,860 patients by June 25 this year, with 191 current patients and some county survivors. Also brief note on shopping for ranges and a Majestic range demonstration by Huprst Hardware Co.
Memorial notice honoring Laura Williar who died July 30 1917. It recalls her Christian life devoted wife and mother and marks one year since her passing with tender verses and prayers for rest in God’s care. Also a probate note naming Josephilt L Walk as administrator of Malinda J freudrich estate in Harrison County Indiana.
In Memoriam notes the first anniversary of John Druck's death in Arkansas on August sth. The widow and family mourn deeply while recalling his life and the sorrow of the grave. A Loving Mother and Sons message expresses enduring faith and bereavement as Iris Wilt is mentioned in sorrow.
An old advertisement claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be treated by a constitutional remedy. It blames inflammation of the Eustachian tube for hearing loss and offers Hall's Catarrh Medicine with a $100 reward for an incurable case, urging blood-borne action.
Local notice promotes special prices at Wilbur Miller for pure lard and Armouria White Cloud Lard products. Shoppers urged to compare value and buy now.
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