Tom Taggart Defends War Effort Against Partisan Claims
Tom Taggart calls out Democratic papers for casting politics on the State Council of Defense. He stresses Unity with Will Hays as council head while Republican chair and urges Indiana citizens to support war mobilization and resource conservation for national recovery.
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State Council of Defense
Will Hays
State Council
Hays
Council of Defense
Indiana
Republican State Committee
TT. Taggart
Anderson Bulletin
Tom Taggart
Goodrich
Will
H. Hays
State Council of Defence
Long Boy War Song Tops Fort Ben Harrison Air
A song by William Herschel of the Indianapolis News titled Long Boy becomes a hit among soldiers at Fort Benjamin Harrison. The lyric tells of a tall country recruit who grows thinner as he devotes to war, vows to bring back souvenirs, and joins the marching ranks with bravado. The refrain bids farewell to family and loved ones as he reports for duty.
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William Herschel
The
Indianapolis News
Fort Benj
Harrison
Corydon Houses and Lots For Sale Three Units
Three houses and lots in Corydon offered for sale. One cheap for small means, one better at a very reasonable price, and a third lot described as an item of wet comes in Corydon. For particulars inquire at this office.
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Corydon
Teachers of Harrison Township List Members
A scanned list names Harrison Township teachers with roster numbers. Notable entries include Roscoe Toler Irma Brown Ruth Denbo Mary Mossier Ethel Saffer Nellie Pitman Pearl Davis Claude Frederict Hugh Rhodes Charles Fravel Anna Walk Roscoe Davis Mary Kirkham Benton Windell Wayne Loiich Robert Albin C A Smith and W H Denbo as trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roscoe Toler
Irma Brown
Ruth Denbo
Mary Mossier
Ethel Saffer
Nellie Pitman
Pearl Davis
Claude Frederict
Hugh Rhodes
Charles Fravel
Anna Walk
Roscoe Davis
Mary Kirkham
Benton Windell
Wayne Loiich
Robert Albin
C. A. Smith
John Elliott
W. H. Denbo
Auction Notice for Jacob Bickel Property Sale near New Middletown
Public sale at the auctioneer’s residence one mile northeast of New Middletown on September 8 1917 at 9 A M. Items include two horses three Jersey cows four heifers various farm machinery and 8 acres of cornwith many other articles listed. Auctioneers John Seipel and Jacob Bickel preside.
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New Middletown
Surrey
Jacob Bickel
John Seipel
Laundry Office Keeps Open Daily Including Saturday Nights
A laundry business announces it will operate every day of the week and Saturday nights to serve customers. Weekly shipping is scheduled on Mondays and Wednesdays under the management of Mrs. John Bennett.
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John Bennett
Death of Rev McKamey in Illinois Parish Pastor Dies at McComb
Rev John McKamey died suddenly of heart disease at McComb Illinois where he was spending vacation. He served as pastor at Oswego Kansas and earlier at Corydon Presbyterian church. Survived by wife and two sons John and Northcut a brother William McKamey of Mattoon and sister Dr Anna McKamey of New Albany. He was well regarded by many who knew him.
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John McKamey
McComb
Illinois
Presbyterian Church
Oswego
Kansas
McKamey
Corydon Presbyterian Church
John
Northcut
William McKamey
Mattoon
Anna McKamey
New Albany
Home Wedding Unites Miss Maggie Wernert and Leonard Stevens
Miss Maggie E Wernert and Mr Leonard D Stevens were quietly married at the bride’s parents home in Blue River township on August 8. Rev J L Shaw officiated as Edna Wernert led the wedding march. A large dinner followed and friends hosted a wedding shower that evening.
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Maggie E. Wernert
Leonard D. Stevens
Blue River Township
J. L. Shaw
William F. Wernert
R. R. Stevens
Edna
John Bickel
Nanna Watson
Mary Lotton
Minnie
St. Joseph, Trinda
Arthur Wernert
Edna Wernert
Hancock M. E
Pleasant Occasion at Coffman Home
A Sunday gathering at the J B Coffman residence on August 19 featured relatives and friends sharing food from lawn tables and a noon meal with melon later in the afternoon. Attendees included Eleanor Pfrimmer of Denver Emma Hess of New Albany and many Coffman family members.
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Coffman
Eleanor Pfrimmer
Denver
Colorado
Emma Hess
New Albany
Sarah J. Zenor
Mary Resch
Blanche Resch
Ray
Edna Gehlbach
New Middletown
Jesse E. Dooleyard
Daisy
Ruth
Virgil
C. O. Montgomery
Herman
Beatrice
Rosce Hisey
Joseph
Jesse R. Shireman
Jamus
W. P. Coffman
Lorene
Opal
Alice Belle
Chas
Amel and
Maynard
Jesse Flanigan
Zona Windell
Melrose
Arvil Coffman
Death of Aged Woman in Washington County
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brown former resident died August 20 1917 at her Washington county home. She was born near Corydon aged 84 years 11 months 24 days widow of Wm H Brown who died 1885 maiden name Lee mother of Edward who died at 18 and daughter Mrs Allie Lang who survives. Funeral services were held at Mg Carmel August 21 conducted by Rev Chasaic Kinney.
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Mary Elizabeth Brown
Washington County
Corydon
Wm. H. Brown
Lee
Edward
Allie Lang
Mg. Carmel
Chasaic Kinney
Hall's Catarrh Medicine pledge oath 1886 Toledo firm
Frank J. Cheney of F J Cheney & Co files a sworn statement in Toledo Ohio promising to pay one hundred dollars for any catarrh case cured only by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The notice explains the medicine is taken internally and works through the blood on mucous surfaces. It invites testimonials and notes the product is sold by druggists.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
J. Cheney & CO
Red Cross Work Session Guides County Efforts
A Harris on county Red Cross conference at the courthouse reviewed records and outlined ongoing voluntary efforts at Corydon’s Red Cross Work Shop. Volunteers knit bed shirts shoulder wraps handkerchiefs and knitted sets while J L Rowe & Sons loaned sewing machines. Material shortages limit supply as work continues through Teachers Institute week.
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Harrison County
The
Red Cross
Court House
W. P. Hoff
Corydon
Harrigan County
Aigo
Misa Blanche Richey
J. L. Rowe & Sons
Red Cross Workshop
Teachers’ Institute
Pope Benedict Proposes Peace Aimed at Lasting Global Assurance
The Pope in Rome offers a peace plan for wartime nations to consider, praising the move while urging terms that ensure Germany does not repeat outrages like the Belgian invasion. The article argues any settlement must be fair to humanity, secure lasting peace, and carry German concessions to guarantee future safety.
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Pope Benedict
Rome
Germany
Belgium
In loving memory of a husband and father 1913
In loving memory of our dear husband and father who departed this life August 23 1913. Loving father kind and true no other friend like you we find. Four years have passed away. May God grant you eternal rest. All the years we spent together, all the happy golden hours shall be cherished in remembrance fragrant sweet from memory flowers. Father dear you are not forgotten nor shall you ever be as long as life and memory lasts we shall remember thee. Don't fail to use a Durham Roller bearing clod pulverizer for a good seed bed for your wheat this fall. This tool helps you to do three kinds of work in one operation, pack, cut or disc and harrow your ground. J. G. Zabel will be glad to show you, one. al 6w
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J. G. Zabel
Mrs Eleanor Pfrimmer Leaves for Denver Home
Mrs Eleanor Pfrimmer widow of the late William H Pfrimmer departed for Denver Colorado after five months with her daughter Mrs F M Faith in King's Cave and close relatives in the county She is eighty one active and travels alone Survivors include Amos Lemmon Emma Hess Sarah Zenor and the family of ten John Lemmon was a prominent local figure The two daughters Kathrina and Edmonia and granddaughter Elsie Faith are teachers Their auto trip to the Pacific coast lasted ten weeks and ended in Denver a week ago
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Eleanor Pfrimmer
William H. Pfrimmer
Denver
Colorado
F. M. Faith
King’s Cave
Amos Lemmon
Emma Hess
Sarah Zenor
New Middletown
New Albany
Mr. Lemmon
Heas
Enor
John Lemmon
Indiana U B Conference assigns pastors in New Albany
The Indiana U. B. Conference at New Albany issued moving assignments for many pastors and churches led by superintendent J. W. Settle and others across towns including Alfordsville Beck's Grove Central Coal City Corydon Dale Dillman Eckerly Freetown French Lick Georgetown Grandview Jasonville Leipsic Leawood Marengo Martinsburg Mauckport Medora New Albany New Middletown New Salisbury Oakland City Oden Palmyra Petersburg Pfrimere Plainville Princeton Eaglesville Rockport Seymour Shoals Vevay Vincennes Washington Westport White Cloud Young's Creek and others. Retiring District Superintendent Rev W E Snyder received a Dayton Conference assignment in Ohio.
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Indiana
French Lick
O. C. Taylor
Georgetown
N. Fouts
Grandview
L. Waite
Jasonville
A. W. Alford
Leipsic
Minnie Thorn
Lewie
W. J. Etherton
Linton Station
J. A. Hile
Linton
J. KE. Rowe
Marengo
J. H. Waite
Martinsburg
C. J. Carmichael
Plainville
Perry Key
Princeton
Maud Hayner
Eaglesville
P. F. Fourg
Rockport
Ww. H. White
Sardinia
A. B. Condo
Scotland
Hobson
Scottsburg
F. W. McKain
Seymour
Shoals
W.G. Moren
Tennyson
J. M. Hedge
Vevay
Appointments Aid Town Marshal at County Fair
Three Deputy Marshals have been appointed to assist Town Marshall C. Gailey in maintaining order during the fair. Blish Moneyhon Sam Stengman and John Stauth were named and approved by the Town Board. They are regarded as brave men and are expected to fulfill their duties faithfully.
Injured man injured in fall on neighbor’s property
J Michael Resch of New Middletown sustained painful injuries last Saturday after falling from a roof on Dr Schoen's property. He suffered a broken collarbone several ribs and possible internal injuries. Forty head of cattle are to be sold at Elmer L Shaffer's sale Friday September 7 near Corydon starting at 9 AM with Col H L Igiehart of Elizabethtown Kentucky acting as auctioneer.
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J. Michael Resch
New Middletown
Dr. Schoen
Elmer L. Shaffer
Corydon
Lick Ford Pike
H. L. Igiehart
Elizabethtown
Kentucky
Mrs Rose Marcelliat Dies In Perry County
Mrs Rose Marcelliat wife of George Marcelliat died of heart and kidney trouble Friday morning at her home in Perry County about fifteen miles from Tell City. Funeral services were held Sunday at the U B church in Corydon, burial in Jordan cemetery. She leaves husband two daughters one week old, her parents Mr and Mrs J G W Stonecipher, three brothers and two sisters.
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Mra
Rose Marcelliat
George Marcelliat
Perry County
Tell City
U. B
Corydon
Nathan Fouts
Jordan Cemetery
J. G. W. Stonecipher
John
Thomas
Salem
Calvin
Nebraska
Harry Crosby
Frank Walter
Local missives note illnesses travel and visits across regions
Mrs Nate Williar is on the sick list. Ferree and granddaughter Margaret Williar were in Louisville early in the week. Dale Williar bought a four year old horse from Jack Schweitzer Sr of Elbert. Stanley Jones visited relatives at West Point. R H Hart of Owensboro Ky works at Dam 43 after six months in St Louis hospital with a broken leg. Hart previously worked at New Boston. Anderson Wilbiar is ill with Dr H Hurst called to see him. Mrs Anna Brown Cyrus Ferree Ellen and Mrs Cunningham visited John H Ferree who is dangerously ill but improving. Mr and Mrs ler Roby Alfred and Mrs Stairs from Laconia visited the Withiar family. Barrel Forbis from Laconia visited J C May’s family. Miss Joss Conrad from Taconia visited the correspondent and sister and attended Rosewood celebration and Clifton Sunday School. Miss Eva Murdock from South Boone visited sister Mrs Earl Wilbiar and attended Rosewood celebration. Mrs J N Jones visited her nephew Elsie Brown and wife of South Boone. Rev KE Young of Elizabeth filed his appointment at St John M E church. Mr and Mrs John Schweiszer and children visited friends at Rogers Camp Ground. Elizabethton folk went to Louisville Aug 19 to see the old English Convict Ship, including W D Barnes, Mrs Frank Holmes, Beatrice Crosier, Mary Clark, Martha Barger, James Farmiey, Walter Clark, Theodore Cooper, Esley Tabler and Leon Kron. Poem line about shoes prompts Morton's Shoe Repair Shop ad. Mr Georgetown people J Georgetown couple, Cor Delia and Josephine Alstott, plan to leave for Painville Kansas for an extended trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Ferree
Margaret Williar
Louisville
Dale Williar
Jack Schweitzer, Sr
Elbert
Stanley Jones
West Point
R. H. Hart
Owensboro
Dam 43
Hart
St. Louis
New Boston
Anderson Wilbiar
8. H. Hurst
Laconia
Anna Brown
Cyrus Ferree
Ellen
J.d.cunningham
John H. Ferree
Ler Roby
Alfred
Stairs
Dave Withiar
Barrel Forbis
J.C. May
Joss Conrad
Taconia
Rosewood
Clifton
Eva Murdock
South Boone
Earl Wilbiar
J. N. Jones
Elsie Brown
KE. E. Young
Elizabeth
St. John M. E
John Schweiszer
Rogers Camp Ground
Sth Street
W. D. Barnes
Frank Holmes
Beatrice Crosier
Mary Clark
Martha Barger
James Farmiey
Walter Clark
Theodore Cooper
Esley Tabler
Leon Kron
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French Lick, Indiana
Wilson
Stone
Reed
Gore
Vardaman
la Follette
Penrose
Congress
Taft
Rooswelt
Root
Bryan
Ford
Mr. Tagegart
Refraln
Harrison Township
Rev
M’kamey
McComb Imnois
Memoriam
Kellers
Mrs. Pfrimmer
Mrs. Rose Marcelliat
Ciliton
Nate Williar
Morton
George W. Ragain
Cordelia
Josephine Alstott
Painville
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