Local items and notices from Corydon Democrat
Thanksgiving visits in Corydon among residents Jos Grose and relatives. listings for for sale items including a 1918 Ford Touring car and heating stoves by Hurst Hardware. auction notice for Daniel Daly’s personal property sale in Posey township December 21, 1918. optical services offered by Dr Hottell. manure spreader by V A Bullett & Lone Inc. subscription renewal by Agnes M Brown. travel plans of John and Mrs Foreman to TaMoille Illinois. funeral attendance for Mrs Ichecca Lemmel with relatives from Illinois and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Daly
Posey Township
Elizabeth
John Seipel
Rev Smith Elected President of Pike County Red Cross
The Rev. Golden A. Smith former pastor of the Ft Branch M E church now in Petersburg has been elected president of the Pike county Red Cross society. Rev. Smith formerly resided at Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden A. Smith
Ft Branch
Petersburg
Pike County Red Cross Society
Princeton Democrat
Smith
Elizabeth
Indiana Rain Bow Division to Return Home Soon
Indiana members of the Rain Bow Division who were among the first to go to France and who did much hard fighting are expected to be among the first sent home. The 30th or Wildcat Division is also cited for its hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Rainbow
France
Meltons Move to New York City for Varnish Company Post
Mr and Mrs J Forrest Melton and baby Forrest Patricia of Boone township leave for New York City to live. Mr M Melton is to represent the Louisville Varnish Company in the city, returning after resigning last summer to live on a county farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Forrest Melton
Forrest Patricia
Boone Township
New York City
Louisville Varnish Company
International No 8 mantle preacher at W H Bullett & Sons ad
The notice touts an International No 8 mantre preacher at W H Bullett & Sons Inc highlighting features like roller bearing rear axle and worm drive. It claims easy turning, non slipping on uneven ground, optional brake on hills, and invites buyers to inspect before purchasing. Also mentions a social visit from Mrs John J Allen and her sons from Elwood Indiana and relations in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bullett & Sons, Inc
Lamps Shine at J. L. Rowe Sons on East Side Square
Miss Letitia Van Winkle of New Albany visited relatives in town on Thursday and Friday. Some nice lamps were noted at J. L. Rowe & Sons on East Side Public Square during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Rowe & Sons
East Side
Letitia van Winkle
New Albany
Local residents with Thanksgiving visits and moves
Mr and Mrs Ira Ogden of Jeffersonville spent Thanksgiving with relatives. Mrs Eleanor Anderson went to Louisville to accept employment with J Bacon and Sons. Mr and Mrs J J Bullett head to St Cloud Florida for the winter. Ewing B Lewis Evansville Courier telegraph editor died of pneumonia last Friday. J L Rowe and Sons advertise cribs go carts sulkies and ranges. Capt m H Haasgon to spend winter with daughter in Morton County Kansas. Large bevel edge mirrors advertised as Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Ogden
Jeffersonville
Eleanor Anderson
Louisville
J. Bacon & Sons
Ewing B. Lewis
Evansville Courier
Capt
M. H. H. Haasgon
Mrs
Walter Little
Morton County
Kansas
Local Notices and Sales Prompt Community Updates
A collection of classifieds notes covers furniture sales including Duofolds and couches, a Deering mower sale at Irrank J. Hall’s sale near Buena Vista on December 19, and personal property listings. Ledger items include a move to Louisville, a Ford wheel chain theft report near Hursttown, and property transactions involving George Smock and R. D. Stewart with upcoming relocations and business plans.
Thanksgiving visitors and illness reach local families
Mr and Mrs J Carlton Bennett hosted John Bennett of Louisville for Thanksgiving with Mrs Bennett and daughter Clara. Wo Lockhart family reports son in law Rev Oscar Keller ill with influenza at his Heyworth home. Also a for sale notice mentions a Bailey Pinto in good condition with contact phones, Higden Corydon Eureka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Carlton Bennett
John Bennett
Wo. Lockhart
Rev
Oscar Keller
Heyworth, St
Higden
Corydon
Eureka
Feit mattresses promise renewed energy for mornings
If you rise tired try a feit mattress from J. L. Stowe & Sons on the east side public square. The dining room needs four new tables or chairs from LL Rowe & Sons at Mast Side Public Seine with right prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Rowe & Sons
East Side Public Square
J. L. Stowe & Sons
LL. Rowe & Sons
Mast Side
J. L. Rowes & ‘Bow
J L Rowe & Sons Advertises Jailuary Tables in Oak Finishes
A Mahogany fumed oak Royal quartered oak and golden oak range is offered by J. La Rowe & Sons on the East Side. Prices claimed to suit all purses. Public note mentions sales of furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Rowe & Sons
Enat Side
J. la Rowe & Sons
East Side
Piblic Sanare
Wood beds with steel rails from J. L. Rowe & Sons
A local retailer promotes wood beds in ivory and enamel Finely balanced in weight and strength featuring steel rails sold by J. L. Rowe and Sons located on East Side Public Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Rowe & Sons
East Side Public Square
Wishing Ring Comedy Opera Promises Festive Entertainment
In this issue the Democrat notes a grand sale by Frank J. Hah featuring a complete list of property including ladies toilet tables desks book cases racks lecterns and Royal Push Button Reclining chairs from J L Rowe & Sons East. The notice hints at a big sale set for December TD and promotes the show and gifts as part of a lively festival atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Rowe & Sons
East Side Public Square
Frank J. Hah
The
Democrat
Harrison township farmers institute to be held Thursday
Farmers and families will pack Harrison township on Thursday December 19 for the Harrison township farmers institute. Also announced is a large personal property sale by J Linis in Boone township on the Taylor township line December 19 with John Seipel as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rank J. Linis
Boone Township
Taylor Township
John Seipel
Holliday discharged from ROTC and visiting Boone township
James R. Holliday recently discharged from the Officers' Training Corps at Camp Zachary Taylor and is visiting home folks in Boone township with his wife. The note thanks neighbors for kindness during illness and the death of Mary Jane Hunoter. Bruce Miller returned home from Camp Knox after six weeks as a watchman and recalls feeding 1400 men. Kost & Becker announce a new seed cleaner and planned Nov 14 readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Holliday
Officers’ Training Corps
Zachary Taylor
Boone Township
Mary Jane Hunoter
Dan Applegate
Bruce Miller
Camp Knox
Stanton
Mr. Miller
Sale to feature mares jacks cows and sheep at Hall near Buena Vista
Frank J. Hall conducts a mixed livestock sale in Boone township two miles west of Buena Vista on Thursday December 19 beginning at nine o clock. The catalog lists three brood mares ages five to eight, three Jacks, two Jersey milch cows, one Short Horn bull, one Jersey heifer, two brood cows ten pigs eight shoats and thirteen head of sheep. The notice notes Rev Chas BP McKinney and a congregation surprise at Plardinsburg with groceries canned fruit and merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Hall
Boone Township
Buena Vista
Judge Bashirk to pass the Tith mile post tomorrow
The notice sends good wishes for Judge Thomas B. Bashirk as he nears the three score and ten years. The item notes the judge’s health, longevity, and the community’s warm regard, mentioning Mrs. BRB as a Corydon native and Vivla Bines as a former local girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Bashirk
m—iPaolh News
Brb
Corydon
Vivla Bines
Reverend Finnell's Temporary Government Service Post
Rev J A Finnell of Heth township visited Corydon last Saturday and ordered the Democrat sent to his new Stauton Kentucky address where he serves as a government payroll clerk. He left his pastorate of four churches to work in government for a few months and plans to resume his ministry later. Mrs Finnell will winter with Ed and Mrs Beanblossom in Heth township while he works in Kentucky. Lewis Keller O Bannon, son of Mr and Mrs Lew M O Gannon, was admitted to St Joseph's Infirmary in Louisville two weeks ago and returned home after a five day stay. Dr Haatnett Owen of Louisville set a left femur fracture with a quadraster cast to wear eight to nine weeks awaiting bone union. Lewis, mostly healthy aside from chronic disability, expresses gratitude for friends' remembrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Alien
Emmett
Chester
Ewood
Indiana
Emall
Allen
Corydon
Morton Davis
Tercell
Taylor Township
Mr. Davis
John W. Davis
New Albany
J. A. Finnell
Heth Township
Stauton
Kentucky
Government Service
Finnell
Central
Highland
Hill Grove
Union Chapel
Coventy
Lewis Keller O'Bannon
Lew M. O'Gannon
St. Joseph's Infirmary
Louisville
H Aatnett Owen
Lewis
Canadian farmer Watson visits after burial trip
William A Watson and his son Carry accompanied the body of Eugene from Marquis Saskatchewan to this county for burial two weeks ago and remain for a visit. They moved to Canada five years ago and have since farmed one to two sections of land with horses and a large crew, threshing over 12 000 bushels of wheat 3800 oats and about 300 potatoes this year. They plan to return home in two or three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Watson
Eugene
Marquis
Saxakatchewan
Canada
Mr. Watson
Death of farmer crushed by fly wheel in corn shredder
Lee Wurm aged 41 a farmer two miles west of Corydon died after being pulled into a shredder fly wheel while helping feed the machine at Neal Hisey's. His injuries were fatal despite immediate aid. funeral held at Ork Grove church with burial in the church cemetery. He leaves a widow, daughter Josephine, adopted son Arthur, and family mourns his loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Wurm
Corydon
Herschel
Charles Toles
Mr. Wurm
MM. A. Cossahoom
Peter Wurm
Chas. A. Worfm
Noble Fleck
Methodist Church
Sherrill Sohn Straud Returns From Overseas Service
The Corydon Democrat reports the safe return of Straud E F Sherrill from overseas. He is the son of Mr and Mrs James M M Sherrill of Washington township. The telegram arrived yesterday afternoon just before press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Lahon
Camp Mills
Corydon
Marvrreteaue
Efomesua
Straud EF
Sherrill
Aero Squadron
Straud
James MM. Sherrill
Washington Township
Sale of Farm Miscellany at Hall Auction
One bale of barbed wire blacksmith tools three heating stoves one cooking range 30 cords of stove food corn fodder millet timothy hay a large iron kettle and various household and kitchen furniture to be sold at Frank J Hall's sale on Thursday December 19 two miles west of Buena Vista.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior
Irrank J. Hall
Buena Vista
Frank J. Hall
Prank J. Hall
John Seipet
Local Man Scott Frank Suffering Illness at Gary Steel Plant
Scott Frank son of Mr and Mrs C Frank of this place has been ill at the Gary steel plant for six months. He has shown some improvement but remains unable to resume work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Frank
Mr. C. Frank
Gary
Farm Implements and Wagons to be Sold at Mr Franks Sale
Several farm tools and wagons including plows cultivators a new rubber tire a poultry wagon a road wagon and a two horse spring wagon will be sold at Frank J Mall’s sale on Thursday December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J.dlall
Clock makers prominent in ada ment and mahogany caves scene
Readable fragment notes various clock brands such as Seth Thomas and Rowe & Son in an ada ment display. Mentions enamel and mahogany cases with J. 17 and east side as identifiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adament
Seth Thomas
Rowe & Sone
East Side Public Square
Mrs. Sallie K. Jones Celebrates 75th Birthday in Corydon
Mrs. Sallie K. Jones of Corydon marked her seventy fifth birthday on November 25 with widespread love offerings at the Kintner House. A longtime resident active in religious and temperance work, she served eighteen years as an officer of the WY Rw state organization and traveled Indiana making many friends. She has no immediate family remaining and remains in good health, grateful for the community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie K. Jones
Kintner House
Death of Mrs Dessie Boston at Palmyra
Mrs Dessie Boston wife of Rev William Boston died of influenza Wednesday night at her Palmyra home. A private funeral was held at the residence Friday morning and the remains were laid to rest at Palmyra cemetery. She was about thirty five years old and is survived by her husband and his children including a newborn babe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dessie Boston
William Boston
Palmyra
Notice of Stockholders Meeting at Corydon Bank
The First National Bank Corydon Indiana calls a meeting of its stock holders at 10 a m Tuesday January 14 1919 in the bank office to elect a board of directors for the ensuing year and to transact other business that may come before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Corydon
Ind
Man Loses Finger In Machinery Accident Near Corydon
John Steiner of near Crandall lost the index finger and suffered hand injuries after a mishap with a core shredder at Mrs. George Dyer’s home five miles northeast of Corydon. William Cahoe transported him to Crandall where Dr. Baker treated the wounds. A recital by Miss Ethel Rupley of Danville Kentucky is set for December 14 1918 at the M E Hall in Elizabeth Indiana. A sale by Frank J Hall two miles west of Buena Vista on December 19 lists machinery and livestock items for auction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steiner
Crandall
George Dyer
Corydon
William Cahoe
Steiner
G, Dpd
Baker
M. E Hall
Elizabeth
Ind
Ethel Rupley
Danville
Star Camp
Rupley
Elizabeth High School
Lone Family Thanks Neighbors After Sudden Death
Mr. Marshall T. Lone and family thank neighbors and friends for aid at the death and burial of his wife. Special thanks to Pastor Patterson and those who furnished the mark and ante for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall T. Lone
Lone
Pastor Patterson
Cletis Pinnire
Service Flag Dedication at High School Next Saturday
The High School at New Middle town plans a Service Flag dedication next Saturday night December 7 at A. B. church with special music and addresses. There are nineteen stars on the flag and the event includes community turnout and honors for service members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Middletown
A. B
Cure for Grouch Promotes Simple Remedies and Exercise
Dr Meyer Solomon explains in plain language that chronic grouchiness is a treatable condition. He suggests simple remedies including activity like gym work golf tennis baseball and intellectual pursuits such as reading and hobbies to restore calm and focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer Solomon
New York Medical Journal
Solomon
Unavoidably Left Over News Items
Leftover notes include county high school Field Meet results, a wedding notice Albin Stauth, and a 38 wedding Conrad Eblers. Also Christian Church Convention at Corydon yesterday and Red Cross in England. Local names Paynter Brown Wheat Gordon Green Steiner Pint Jordan Sherman Killings in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albin-Stauth
Conrad Eblers
Christian Courch
Corydon
Red Cross
England
Judge Paynter
Salem
V. Deutsch
Carbinete
Joe J. Brown
Taylor Township
Verne
Cly de Lottick
C. M. Wheat
Lee Wheat
Kansas City
William T
Rriedley
Elizabeth
Ingane Hospital
Madison
Leon Gordon
Youngstown
Ohio
Kingsey Green
Joe Steiner
Camp Grant
Clifford Pint
Taylor
Chas Jordan
France
Clyde Sherman
Deaths in Boone Township Tuberculosis Victim
George L. Thomas died Saturday morning at his Boone township home from tuberculosis after a six year illness. He was 53 and survived by his wife and three sons Lawrence Albert and Ed. Burial followed Sunday at Union Chapel under Red Men Lodge auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Thomas
Boone Township
Thomas
Lawrence
Albert
New Albany
Union Chapel
Red Men *Lodge
Farm Auction of 98 Acres Near Ramsey
The agent for the heirs of the late Jackson Kigot will offer for sale at public auction on December 14, 1918 at 1 P M a farm of 98 acres two miles west of Ramsey. About 30 acres are well limbered. Terms to be announced sale day. R J Davis Auctioneer Leonard W Rizot Agent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Kigot
Ramsey
Torme
R. J. Davis
Leonard W. Rizot
Jackson Township Farmers Institute Held at New Salisbury
The Jackson township Farmers Institute will meet in New Salisbury on Thursday December 12 to feature grain exhibit premiums. A program will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township Farmers’ Institute
New Salisbury
Ford Automobile Sale Near Buena Vista
Frank J. Hall will sell his Ford automobile at a sale two miles west of Buena Vista on Thursday December 19. The sale begins at nine o clock in the morning with opportunity to purchase the car through the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Hall
Buena Vista
Wanted Shoe Repairer Seeks First-Class Work
Job ad requests a first-class shoe repairer by J. R. White of Corydon. Nearby notices announce a new baby girl named Mary Martha born to Mr and Mrs Tilman Harrison on November 26. Also promoting a performance of The Wing Ring at the Auditorium this Thursday and Friday night. Reward offered for return of a misplaced post office delivery between the office and depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calla
J. R. White
Corydon
Tilman Harrison
Mary Martha
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V. A Bullett & Lone, Inc
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Gilbert
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Spencer Township
Clarence Rosenbarger
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Franklin Township
George Smock
Lebanon, Ky
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Roy Labue
Nellie Kullett
Idazel O’bennoo
Presley
Kost & Becker
Chas
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