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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
2
The column lists soldiers from Corydon Township and surrounding areas in France and the United States Navy. It notes officers and cadets, family visits, and letters home, including updates on injuries, promotions, and hospital stays, with details on several local households and military postings.
The Wishing Ring presented as a spectacular musical extravaganza at the public school auditorium directed by Miss Ruth O Keller. Two performances Thursday and Friday drew strong attendance with half the net receipts amounting to 76 dollars donated to the Red Cross. About 150 performers showcased town talent and none failed, with many stars highlighted.
A large auto truck owned by Louis Joy of New Albany burned at Hursttown Tuesday night last week while being driven to a farm five miles north of Corydon. The vehicle caught fire from back firing and was completely destroyed by flames.
The report notes a soldier missing in action with a possibility of an officer in the United States Army notes. A letter to his wife mentions hoped-for return in a few weeks and loss of possessions. Another letter indicates hospital treatment for two months and possible injuries including lost fingers.
Reported robbery of Leavenworth Bank by three men claiming oil business interest. Aft er the crime the trio left in a white car, hiring a farmer to Milltown to catch a train, then vanished. Estimates put loss between fifty thousand and one hundred thousand dollars. suspects and vehicle later found abandoned in Corydon.
County Clerk and Mrs James A Watens will travel to Atlanta Georgia to visit their son Maurice and Jenny for a few days. They will not leave their official duties in the Clerk's office unattended Graver will attend the Clerk's office during Mr and Mrs Watsens absence.
A telegram from Netion reports Norman Stonecipher 24 was killed in action in France on October 12 while serving with Company M 6th Infantry 32d Division LA FE. The Stonehiphers of 715 East Chestnut Street were notified. the family previously lived in the county.
Local families report sons serving in France and elsewhere. Elizabeth Bean mourns a brother wounded September 29. Joseph Yochem and family await word as hostilities end. Robert and August Yochem stationed in France, Hai. Walter Wolbert discharged and returned home. Families hope for more letters and safe return of loved ones.
The W. E. Keller Co. announces a store closure on Christmas Day from noon onward. Additionally, Johnsons sale of personal property will be held in Franklin township near Georgetown on Thursday, December 7th, with bidding starting at nine o’clock. Auctioneer John Wolfe and clerk Jegkins preside.
Mrs John Greene of Depauw Indiana died December 6 after a long illness from heart disease. She was born October 4 186d in New Albany Indiana and aged 87 years 2 months 16 days. Survived by four children six grandchildren and eight siblings. Funeral in M E B church Depauw with burial at Mt Zion cemetery. Jacob Greene and daughters attended trip to the city last Saturday.
Red Cross Sunday nationwide asks ministers to deliver Red Cross sermons as Harrison County schedules township meetings Sunday afternoon to prepare for the county wide drive Monday December 16. Meetings run 1 30 to 2 00 PM at Blue River Hancock s Chapel Morgan Central Barren Jackson New Salisbury Spencer Moberly Scott Mt Solomon Franklin Lanesville Webster New Middletown Posey Elizabeth Taylor Rosewood Boone Laconia Heth Manuckport and Central Washington New Amsterdam Hanison Corydon Public Library Two persons will assist canvassers in each township. John K Morris succeeds Dick Shaffer as postman Morrison County Chapter American Red Cross.
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