Young Woman Succumbs After Coal Oil Fire
Jessie Keinsley twenty two of Floyd County near Georgetown died Friday after her clothing caught fire while kindling a stove with coal oil. Her sleeve ignited and flames spread. neighbors and her parents rushed to help but her injuries were mortal. Funeral held Sunday at the family home with burial in Wolfe cemetery. Survived by her parents and two sisters Mrs Grover DeWeese and Mrs John Berg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Keinsley
Sug
Philip Keinsley
Floyd County
Georgetown
Henry Miller
Engleman and Taylor
John Berg
Registration sites listed for New Man Power Bill in Harrison County
Harrison County marks registration locations under the pending federal bill. Precincts across townships and towns name specific rooms, halls, hotels, and schoolhouses from Garrison to Frenchtown as official registration sites. Signed Harrison County Conscription Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Harrison County
Erly
Frenchtown
Harrison County Conscription Board
Canadian Soldier to Lecture at County Teachers Institute
Private John A Swot a Canadian on leave will lecture at the County Teachers Institute on Wednesday afternoon September 4. The speaker authored two articles in the Saturday Evening Test issues of June Y and 15. Private Scott served in Ypres in April 1915 and was wounded and captured by Germans. He escaped from German camps and made his way to England via Poland and Flanders. County Superintendent Deweese invites all county residents to attend the lecture and hear this thrilling account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Teachers’ Institute
John A. Swot
Fle
Scott
Ypres Salient
Prus
Germany
Folland
England
Deweese
John A. Scott
Christian Choice Notice for Corydon Fair Sermon Return to Church
The Gre at Corydon Fair is over and vacations end as schools open. Next Sunday marks the first September service with renewed church activity. Morning Sunday school at 9 a.m. and preaching at 10 a.m. on Spiritual Refinement, evening service at 7 30 with Some of Our Spiritual Foes, special music and public welcome. Pastor M A Cossaboom invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Administrators Sale of Personal Property in Harrison County
The administrator of the William S. Ferree estate will auction two six year old work horses one farm wagon and a full double set of work harness at the Harrison County Indiana near the public square in Orleans on Saturday September 21 1915 at 2 pm. Cash for sums up to five dollars and credit for larger amounts for nine months with promissory notes and approved surety. Farmers Savings and Trust Company administrator. Kirkham and OBannon attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S. Ferree
Harrison County
Ind
Orydon
Tlarrison County
Indiana
Farmers Savings and Trust Company
Kirkham & O’bannon
Public Sale of Horses Wagons and Harness at Corydon
Public auction to be held at W S Shuck's livery stable Corydon on Saturday August 31 1918 at 2 PM led by auctioneer C B Kopp. Consists of one gray horse twelve years old one black living mare fourteen years old several wagons one double set of work harness and other items. Cash discounts apply five percent. For sums over five dollars credit of nine months available with promissory notes and approved surety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Kopp
Notice to Harrison County on Incubator Coal Supply
Frank E. Dropley Harrison County Fuel Administrator Corydon Indiana calls on residents to contact him before Monday September 2 about the amount of chestnut size anthracite coal needed to raise chicks next spring. This may be the last chance to obtain this coal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Frank E. Dropley
Corydon, Ind
Reverend J L Battram Reappointed to Corydon Charge
Rev J L Battram returned from the U B Conference at Vincennes and reassigned to Corydon to serve as pastor for another year. He has endeared himself to parishioners and is held in high esteem, with a warm welcome extended on his return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Battram
U. B
Vincennes
Corydon
Battram
Corydon U. B
Pershing's Cresaders in Sight Reels at Dream Theater
The Committee on Public Information under George Creel will present Pershing's Cresaders at Dream Theater on August 24 and 25. Filmed by U S Signal Corps Navy photographers and French General Staff, the film shows American war mobilization and latest on shipbuilding, supply, and training with scenes from France and Mart transports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Committee On Public Information
George Creel
Uhiaitman
Pershing
United States Signal Corps
Navy
Sam
Prance
Vinere
Pranee
Maelond Cohotaker
Committee On Wiblic
Cadis Rartiners
Timie Jorives
Allied Forces Press Gain in Ongoing War
Reports from battles show daily Allied advances with the British Army fighting hard and taking towns and prisoners. French forces are active and capturing foes, while American troops perform well. Letters found on German prisoners and dead indicate intensified dedication to their cause by the enemy.
Farmer David M. Miller Injured by Kick at Corydon
David M. Miller of Corydon area was severely cut when a door struck by a kicking horse hit him after he opened the stable door with a water bucket. He suffered a painful nose wound and head gash but survived and has recovered enough to be about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Miller
Corydon
Mr. Miller
Troncin Family Reunion Draws Eight of Nine Kin
The Troncin family reunion gathered at Adolph Troncin’s Spencer township home with eight of nine members present. John Troncin of Indiapolis was absent. Attendees included Mrs J Hloward of Portland Oregon Mrs Vic Wansemillette of Columbus Ohio Mrs Chas Wilson and daughter Mrs W A Green of New Albany and Mr and Mrs Jule Troncin of Vincennes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troncin
Wranecois Troncin
Adolph Troncin
Spencer Township
John
Indigniapolis
J. Hloward
Portland
Oregon
Vic Wansemillette
Columbus
Ohio
Chas. Wilson
W. A. Green
New Albany
Jule Troncein
Vincennes
Death of Former Resident Mrs. Samantha Snyder
Mrs. Samantha Jane Snyder died August 14 1918 at her Lewis Kansas home aged 73. Born in the county she lived here until 1875 when she and her husband George Snyder moved west. Nine children survive. obituary to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samantha Jane Snyder
Lewis
Kansas
George Snyder
West
Lost sheep at Corydon railroad depot from Walnut Hall Farm
A fine sheep from Walnut Hall Farm in Doneral Kentucky was shipped to Walnut it Farm Corydon but the origin is unknown and the animal remains uncalled for and undelivered at the depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Walnut Hall Farm
Doneral
Walnut
Walnut Fall
Marriage Licenses Issued for Four Couples
Charlee M. Routh and Delia H. Crayden. Edgar R. Deitrich and Odessa Ola Radcliff. Dolpha J. Windell and Allie M. Haas. Raleigh E. Huff and Louisa K. Ems obtain marriage licenses in the period's notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh E. Huff and
Louisa K. Ems
First Lieutenant Arthur Harris Killed in Action in France
Sidney Crosier of Laconia reports the death of First Lieutenant Arthur Harris around August 2 in France. Harris, about twenty six, was a son of George Harris formerly of Laconia, with many Crosier and Kingsley relatives nearby. Parents reside in Louisville now. No further details are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Crosier
Laconia
Arthur Harris
France
Youngs Harris
George Harris
Crosiers
Kingsleys
Louisville
Local notes and departures at the M. F. Church
Mrs. C. J. Wayhinger speaks Thursday night at the M. F. Church. Farmers report gratitude for the timely rain that spurs late corn and potatoes. Crowded sale leaves many soldier boys items for next week. Miss Mary Mossler leaves for Summit County Ohio to teach a nine months term in district schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Wayhinger
M. F. Church
Mary Mossler
Summit County
Typhoid Patient Fred Kost Improves
Fred Kost of Kost and Becker, living just south of town, has been ill with typhoid fever for some time but is now better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kost
Kost & Becker
Frankfort man seeks government work after fair
Wood Neely of Frankfort Illinois was at the fair with relatives hoping to secure government employment. Floyd Earnhart enlisted in the navy and left for Great Lakes Training Station. He is the son of Mrs. W. E. Sims of Crandad. Mrs. Walter Q. Gresham and son Otto from Chicago visited Airs Gresham's brother Flarry Ale Grain at the fair last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Neely
Frankfort
Tllinois
Floyd Earnhart
Navy
Great Lakes
W. E. Sims
Crandad
Walter Q. Gresham
Otto Gresham
Chicago
Airs
Gresham
Flarry
Northam Family Attends Local Fair in Jeffersonville
Mr and Mrs Forrest Northam and their children Torrest Lee and Juanita of Jeffersonville spent last week with Mrs Wiley M Titterson and attended the fair, sharing time with relatives and enjoying the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest Northam
Datteehters
Torrest Lee
Juanita
Jeffersonville
Wiley M Titterson
Auction at Corydon for farm gear and teams
Charles and Robert Sample of St. Louis visit their grandmother Mrs. A W Brewster for two weeks. A public auction at W S Shuck's livery stable Corydon will sell two horses several wagons and a double set of work harness next Saturday August 31 at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florses
Wason and Harness
Chas. I. Orwick
W. S. Shuck
Corydon
Miury
Charles and
Robert Sample
Charles Sample
St. Louis
A. W. Brewster
Shuck
Rector on furlough with parents in New Salisbury
Chas Rector spends a fur lough with his parents Mr and Mrs James I Rector at New Salisbury. He flees in the medical department and is stationed at a Government Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
James I. Rector
New Salisbury
Goverment Hospital
Preaching Services by Rev Brady Stroup at Two Churches
The Rev Brady L Stroup will preach at Mt Solomon on Sunday September 1 at 10 30 p m and at Gethsemane Church the same day at 2 30 p m A communion service will be held at each location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hev. Brady L. Stroup
Mt. Solomon
Gethsemane Church
Miss Blanche and Mary McDonald Visit Mrs Ott at Fair
Miss Blanche McDonald a stenographer at 2orgerding's and Miss Mary McDonald an inspector at the Government Depot visited Mrs John Ott during the Fair in News Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche
Mary McDonald
News Albany
John Ott
2Orgerding’s
Mary
Four-year-old Jersey cow to be sold at Perkhiger sale
A four-year-old Jersey milch cow fresh in January will be sold at the Perkhiger sale in Washington township on Wednesday September 11. Auctioneer Wisa Tichard will lead the sale. Afr. and Mrs. Robert Funk of Detroit visited relatives in the area last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkhiger
Washington Township
Wisa Tichard
Robert Funk
Detroit, Mich
FE. &. Furk
Amzi Werver
Elizabeth
Ford Automobile Factory
Peru Family Visits Relatives in Brief Inland Trip
Mr and Mrs Claud Conrad and three children Carson Charles Warren and Virginia of Peru Indiana visited his parents Mr and Mrs Chas W Conrad and attended the air They made the trip in their var.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Conrad
Carson
Charles Warren
Virginia
Peru
Indiana
Airs
Chas. W. Conrad
Air
Mrs. C. J. Vayhinger To Speak At Corydon Meetings
Mrs. C. J. Vayhinger president of the Indiana W Co Tr U will speak in Corydon on Thursday at two meetings. The 3 pm women’s meeting is at the Library and the evening session at the M F E Church will discuss day’s issues. Public welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Vayhinger
Indiana W. Co. Tr. U
Corydon
M. FE
Local resident visits fair and old friends
Abert Rosenharges of Veedersburg Fountain County arrived Thursday to visit relatives in the county. He recalled moving from Fountain County to another county twenty two years ago and saw many old friends at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abert Rosenharges
Veedersburg
Fountain County
Tie
Pountain County
Pfrimmer Party Visiting Relatives Near Corydon
Sam Pfrimmer of iloomingten is visiting his daughter Mrs OC Alaine Hays and sisters Mrs Ajlie PL Mc Laughlin and Mrs Walter Venner at the old Pfrimmer home five miles east of Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Pfrimmer
Iloomingten
Alaine Hays
Ajlie PL. McLaughlin
Walter Venner
Pfrimmer
Corydon
Doctor Moser Family Visits Fair and Renews Subscription
Dr J T Moser and wife with two children Immhy Marie and Roberta Maxine of Louisville visited Mrs Major W Funk and attended the fair. The Doctor called at the Fair Ground office and renewed his subscription to the Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Moser
Iimhy Marie
Roberta Maxine
Louisville
Major W. Funk
Our Fair
The
Democrat
Brookston man visiting Corydon after cattle purchases
hh L Irvin of Brookston Indiana spent a few hours in Corydon yesterday. Mr Irvin has bought cattle in this county and has many acquaintances here. His wife died at St Elizabeth Hospital Lafayette August 4 after an operation on August 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hh. L. Irvin
Brookston
Indiana
Corydon
Mr. Irvin
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lafayette
Lidikay Family Heads to Take Knox County School Post
Prof. O. G. Lidikay and his family of Corydon Junction visited Georgetown on Sunday and plan to move to Edwardspur Knox County where Mr Lidikay will be Superintendent of public schools for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Lidikay
Corydon Junction
Georgetown
Edwardspur
Knox County
Tindall Family Visits from Emison During Knox County Fair
Mr and Mrs Wm W Tindall and five children from Emison Indiana traveled by car to attend the Knox County Fair. They arrived Thursday and left Monday visiting relatives in the county. Mr Tindall has farmed in Knox County for twenty eight years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. W. Tindall
Emison
Indiana
Soldier Clarence G Brown Home with Parents in Arizona
Clarence G Brown returns from Doneglas Arizona to spend fifteen days with his parents Mr and Mrs Geof Brown He serves in the First Cavalry Troop C along the Mexican border He wishes to go to France but fears he may not be allowed to travel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence G. Brown
Doneglas
Arizona
Geof Brown
First Cavalry
Tre
Stolen Car Recovered After Theft in Louisville
Walter V. Bulleit's automobile was taken from in front of the Mary Anderson Theater in Louisville. He lives in New Albany and is well known in Corydon where he was born and raised. The car was recovered a day or so later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter V. Bulleit
Mary Andersen Theater
Louisville
Mr. Bulleit
New Albany
Corydon
Nebraska visitors recount cross country trip and farm reports
Mr and Mrs Fitzie Davis and their children from Waco Nebraska traveled 1056 miles by car to attend the air and plan to return around September 1 after a week on the road. They have lived west for sixteen years and report crop shortages along the way. Mrs Charles Marsh of York and Mrs Ben Pearson of Corydon Junction visit their relatives Mrs Wm Shuck and Mollie Beanblossom. Also Mr and Mrs Dan Rhodes of Central spent Sunday with them. Marsh has lived in Nebraska for twenty six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzie Davis
Waco
Nebraska
Charles Marsh
York
Ben Pearson
Corydon Junction
Wm. Shuck
Mollie Beanblossom
Dan Rhodes
Central
Marsh
Scott Family Attends County Fair in Corydon
Mr and Mrs John Scott and son James of Crothersville visited Corydon last week for the county fair. They stayed several days as guests of Mrs John Lawrence and Mrs Sarah Allen in Corydon and had recently returned from trips to Vincennes and Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scott
James
Crothersville
Corydon
fFair
John Lawrence
Sarah Allen
New Amsterdam
Scott
Vincennes
Louisville
Telegraph Lines Restore Service by Ground Moisture
During a dry spell many telephones failed as lines went dead. J. W. Oil Superior of the Cory linger exchange reported numerous repair calls and said several problems were fixed by moistening the earth around ground rods to complete the circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Oil
Corylinger
Don Exchange
Germany Spain Tensions Rise Over Reprisal and Alliance Shifts
Fragmented text hints at Germany and Spain worsening relations with talk of reprisal and Spain possibly joining the Allies. The passage implies a diplomatic crisis and potential collective action against Germany, framing it as imminent and tied to broader wartime alignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Spain
Denbo Family Attends Fair with Paoli Breeders
Denbo and his two sons Warne and Albert of Gibeans spent several days last week with his father and sisters Mrs. Thos. se er Henry Denbo Sr. Mrs. Joseph Lamon Jones and Miss truth Denbo at this place and attended the fair. They were accompanied by S. Noblitt of Sons breeders of Duroc hogs and Noblitt & fancy Angus cattle of near Paoli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denbo
Warne
Albert
Gibeans
Thos
Seer
Henry Denbo
Joseph Lamon
Jones
Miss Truth Denhbo
S. Noblitt
Noblitt
Paoli
Farmers Patriotic Picnic Planned by Floyd Grange
Floyd Grange of Georgetown announces the 4 Farmers Patriotic Picnic scheduled for Saturday August 21 at Georgetown. Granges statewide and the public are invited. Speakers include L Th Wright state master Dunmire state lecturer W W Thomas Harry McGrain of Corydon and Gus Weinman of New Albany. The Ladies Band of Georgetown will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Grange
Georgetown
L. Th. Wright
Orange
Dunmire
W.W. Thomas
Harry McGrain
Corydon
Gus Weinman
New Albany
Ladies’ Band
Indiana Governor pushes autocratic bid for GOP gains
The Indianapolis report shows Governor Goodrich pursuing a plan to elect a Republican legislature that would obey his commands, including restoring power to appoint state officers like the Attorney General. He faces opposition from both parties and questions if a party line can be bypassed to enact autocratic rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Goodrich
Death of Mrs Nancy Steepleton in Boone township
Mrs. Nancy Steepleton 61 wife of Charles Steepleton died Sunday night August 25 at the family home in Boone township after two years with organic heart trouble. Survived by husband and three children Clyde Steepleton Minnie Faith of Louisville and Guy Steepleton of Laconia. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon August 27 at Union Chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Steepleton
Charles Steepleton
Boone Township
Omer Howerton renews Democrat subscription and enlists
Omer Howerton of Depauw visited the office to renew his Democrat subscription. He has worked as a steam fitter at the Quartermaster's Depot in Jeffersonville for six months and, at the request of his superiors, has enlisted in the Quartermaster's service. He was in Corydon yesterday for an examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer Howerton
Depauw
Democrat
Howerton
Quartermaster
Jeffersonville
Corydon
Ship of the Desert Camel of the desert nickname and behavior
Popular Science Monthly notes the camel as ship of the desert for its swaying walk and ability to carry heavy loads for days without food or water. It describes drivers hobbling camels by tying forelegs so they can lie down or rise but cannot move, an arresting resting method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
Notice to Non-Residents in Harrison Circuit Court 1918
The State of Indiana Harrison County court notices Jennie Green and Jacob Green along with Edward Cromwell and others file a partition suit for Harrison County real estate. Non-resident defendant Edward Cromwell is named as a necessary party and must answer by September 18 1918 at Corydon Court House or risk hearing in his absence. James A Watson Clerk signs and seals the notice dated August 27 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Harrison County
Harrison
Jennie Green
Jacob Green
Edward Cromwell
Gertrude Langdenberg
William Langdedberg
Kirkham & O'Bannon
Jnst
Harrison Circuit Court
Corydon
James A. Watson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Keinsley
Garrison Township
County Recorder’s Office
W. H. Bullett & Sons
Chestnut St
Southern Hotel
Klebar
Court House
Scott Township
Precinct
George L. Funks
Crecelius
Heth Township
Os Shireman
Manckport
Bschool House
Emery Brown
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Webster Township
School House
New Middletown
Woodman Hall
Posey Township
Charles Rhodes
Pat Flanagans
Elisabeth
Elmer Detrick Elizabeth
Taylor Twnship
John Finks
Beana Vista
Franklin Township
Morris Bakers
Lanesville
Cort McCoys
Jackson Township
Cran
Dall
Odd Fellows
Morgan Township
Frank Bakers
Bradford
Palmyra
Blue River Township
Hiancock
Depauw High School
Christian Choice Notice
Order of Services
Emies
M. A. Cossaboom
Erty
Pershine
Crusaders
Charlee M. Routh and
Delia H
Scott & Bowne
Bloomfield, N.J
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