Citizens urged to stop sending food to soldiers camps
The Council for National Defense warns that private food shipments to soldiers cause waste and spoilage. Abundant rations are available in camps, and sending food harms health. It asks the public to discontinue comfort provisions to camps. Harrison County Council of Defense chairs Thos. Janes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council For National Defense
National Council of Defense
Harrison County Council of
Jyefense
Thos
Janes
Notice to Teachers on License Qualification in 1918
At a State Board of Education meeting on January 11 1918 a resolution was adopted allowing holders of valid licenses in common school subjects to qualify by examination to teach Agriculture or Domestic Science. If they pass in Agriculture or Domestic Science a twelve month certificate may be issued limited to the common school license. The regular examination fee applies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Education
Public Sale at Byrneville by Mrs Rebecca Thurn
Mrs Rebecca Thurn will auction personal property at her Byrneville residence on Friday February 15 1918. Items include a six year old work horse a work mare Jersey cows heifers shoats a wagon buggy binder mower hay rake planting equipment harness plows and other farm gear plus corn and small goods. Auction begins 10 am terms usual lunch on grounds John Wolfe auctioneer. Map requests position for a farm hand inquire at office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Thurn
Byrneville
Jersey
John Wolfe
Sappenfield Seeks Democratic Nomination as Jackson Township Trustee
Ed C. Sappenfield announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Jackson township trustee. A longtime teacher and current appointed trustee filling the unexpired term of Thomas J. Wright, he is described as loyal, competent, sober and honest, with a record of prudent taxpayer stewardship and courteous conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed C. Sappenfield
Jackson Township
Sappenfield
Jackson
Thomas J. Wright
Wright
Harrison County Soldier Boy Returns Home
George M. Welker, son of Mr and Mrs Welker of Elizabeth, returns home after training at Camp Dodge Des Moines Camp Vike Arkansas and Camp Taylor Louisville. He joined in September and has gained twenty pounds since enlisting. Friends and relatives greet him after about two years away in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Welker
Mra Eeseiker
Elizabeth
Quote Maturday
Haseen
Ash
Iowa
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
Oan
Aod
Camp Vike
Acksneas
Louisville
Seracives
Taylor Ae Tre
Hha
Fran
Mieharming
Modern Mother Goose by Tom Wallace echoes wartime rationing
So a Grandy laments a heatless Monday and meatless Tuesday as a childlike verse renames weekdays for WW II style shortages. The piece cites Solomon Grandy and mocks ration rules with a wartime tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wallace
Solomon Grandy
Touring Car for Sale 1917 Chevrolet Five Passenger
Five passenger touring car 1917 model for sale in good condition in Indiana. Only 1500 miles run and has been accepted for military service so no further use. Sold at reasonable price by William H. Davie of Rameey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William HW. Davie
Rameey, Ind
Record Cold and Snow Mark Audacious Winter Spreads
The region endures extreme cold with nineteen zero days since December 9 and records snow depths from six to twenty four inches. Corydon reports four to six feet of snow and travel only on beaten paths with carriages and sleds common. The groundhog’s shadow and Tuesday’s six below zero confirm continued severe winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartley
Herman Rave
New Abany Ledger
Louisville Courier Journal
Corydon
Memory of Charlotte Frakes Funeral Poem
A memorial notice for baby Charlotte Fern Frakes who died at five months old on January 23 1918. The family includes parents Mr. and Mrs John Frakes siblings Evelyn Raymond Richard Maurice Earl and many relatives. The verse expresses grief and faith in the child’s peaceful rest with Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 2. Frakes
Charlotte Fern
Evelyn
Raymond
Richard Gale
Maurice Earl
Charlotte
Jesus
Juries Drawn for Harrison Circuit Court February Term
Grand and petit jury lists prepared by T. J. Stevens and F. M. Bartley with Jamey A. Watson presiding as Clerk. Names include Seymour Walk Harrison Henry Dyer Oscar Fryrear Benj Woodwards Henry Lohmeyer Joseph Reitz June Holliday James W. Pindel John Watters Ben W. McPhilips Cyrus Barnes Fred Mossler Neal Hisey Jesse Young Joe Eve Webster Fred Lilipop William Tuel Wim Weilbaker Blue River District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Stevens
F. M. Bartley
Jamey A. Watson
Harrison Circuit Court
Seymour Walk
Harrison Two
Henry Dyer
Oscar Fryrear
Posey
Benj. Woodwards
Claylor
Henry Lohmeyer
Heth
Joseph Reitz
Jackson
June Holliday
Boone Township
James W. Pindel
John Watters
Posey Ben
W. MccPhilips
Cyrus Barnes
Fred Mossler
Harrison Neal Hisey
Jesse Young
Taylor
Joe Eve—Webster
Fred Lilipop
William Tuel—Taylor
Wim. Weilbaker
Blue River Two
Public Sale at the Stonecipher homestead near Corydon
Auction notice for February 1918 at the home of David P. Stonecipher four miles south of Corydon. Items include two mares, Jersey cows, broadsow, pigs, buggy harness, corn, potatoes, a Wilson beater, cook stove, sewing machine, and cream cans. Linden Stonecipher and Charles Kopp, auctioneers. Also a note from Blue River Gazette about Clyde M Moore sailing for France with the 10th Telegraph Battalion. Warnings of sale terms and local notices conclude with a brief shop ad for wagon umbrellas at Geo B Wahl's Corydon.
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Ouy
David P. Stoneclones
Corydon
Eloex
Jack
Linden Stonecipher
Charles Kopp
German Fire Insurance Co Annual Meeting Notice
The German Fire Insurance Co. will hold its annual meeting at Seitz School House on Saturday February 16 1918 at 1 o clock p.m. to elect officers and transact other business. Philip J. Blank Secretary Jacob Schneider President 530-29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
German Fire Insurance Co
Seitz School House
Philip J. Blank
Jacob Schneider
Andersons Return Home After Two Week Visit
Ollie P. M. Anderson and his wife Gil bert returned to Latham Illinois last Monday after a two week visit with relatives in Boone township. They planned to spend a few days in Louisville with Mrs. Adam Anderson and the Anderson siblings. Ollie, now a carpenter, moved to Illinois seven years ago and has many friends in the county. The couple has five children, oldest 24 and youngest 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie P. M. Anderson
Gon Gilbert
Latham
Illinoia
Boone Township
Louisville
Mr. Anderson
Adam Anderson
Anderson
Illinois
Ollie
Mrs. Anderson
John Meurer Seeks Democratic Nomination for Franklin Township Trustee
The Democrat announces John Meurer as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for trustee of Franklin township. A lifelong resident near Lanesville, Meurer is a skilled stone mason with broad local ties. The piece notes Indiana law’s trustee role, the abolition of the road supervisor office, and says Meurer’s road-building experience and character suit the trustee post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Meurer
Franklin Township
Meurer
Lanesville
Indiana
Metzer
Metrer
William Huston Brown Dies After Pneumonia Illness
William Huston Brown died January 31 at his home in Scott township after a nine day illness of pneumonia. He was sixty six years old and survived by his wife and eight children including Marah Greene Campbell Mo Louisa Westby and Geo E of Cisco Dr Edward B B Argenta Il Anna B Gate Rochester Il Theodore Leavenworth John B and Jesse B in Ft Riley Kansas. Two brothers and a sister live in the county. Funeral services were held at Potato Run on Sunday afternoon conducted by Sey Jesse Shuck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Huston Brown
Scott Township
Mr. Brown
Vrs
Marah Greene
Campell
Louisa Westby
Geo. E
Cisco
Edward B
Argenta
Anna B
Gatee
Rochester
Iil
Theodore
Leavenworth
John B
This County
Jesse B
Ft. Riley
Kansas
George C
Marton F
Delilah Kintner
Potato Run
Sey. Jesse Shuck
Special Services at M E Church Honor Roll Dedication
At the M E church Sunday morning a service dedicating the Flag and Honor Roll will be held in connection with the 8.5 observance. R. 8. Kirkham will speak, his son James recently volunteers for service. Relatives of the honored boys are invited. At 1 30 the pastor discusses Abraham Lincoln Honest Abe. Civil War veterans are invited and seating reserved. A union church service will be held at night. Joseph G Moore, pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E Charch
Kirkham
James
Abraham Lincoln
Abe
Meeting of Kaighte of Pything Promotes Dining Chairs
A Gaighte of Pything meeting is announced for February 7. The notice promises important business and seating furniture, urging members to reserve dining chairs and visit J. L. Rowe & Sons for attractive pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L Rowe & Sons
Pything
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsements From Corydon Residents
Testimony from Corydon residents praises Doan's Kidney Pills for backache relief and kidney regulation. Mrs. George Straub states the remedy cured her back pain and remains trusted after more than two years. Manufactured by Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, N Y, price 60c at dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Corydon
George Straub
Doan
Riely
Baylor Harbeson Wedding Near Georgetown
Lola Baylor daughter of Mr and Mrs George Baylor and Earl Harbeson son of Mr and Mrs Oscar H Harbeson wed Sunday January 20 at 2 30 p m in the bride’s home near Georgetown Rev Nathan Fouts officiated with the ring ceremony Only immediate relatives attended Florence Baily and Dallas Baylor accompanied the bridal couple A wedding dinner followed The couple will reside on a Georgetown area farm and are described as popular young people with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lola Baylor
George Baylor
Earl Harbeson
Oscar H. Harbeson
Georgetown
Nathan Fouts
Misa Florence Baily
Dallas Baylor
Elmer Shuck Recovering After Bethany Neb Runaway Injury
Friends and relatives learn Elmer Shuck of Bethany Nebraska is recovering at home after a New Year’s Day runaway left him with a dislocated shoulder and a broken right leg. He was moved from St Elizabeth Hospital in Lincoln to his home and will need bed rest for some time. A Valentine postcard shower is requested for him February 14. Local agent Wil Christiey notes affordable daily paper bargains in 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Shuck
Bethany
Nebraska
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Lincoln
Mr. Shuck
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V.H Bulleit & Sons, Inc
Harrison County
Federal Fuel Administrator
Ind
Frank E. Dropsey
Harrison Co
Charlotte Frakes
Gatore
Theo
Grand Jury
Petit Jury
Clyde M. Moore
Isaac H. Moore
Blue River Township
France
Texas
10Th Telegraph Battalion
American Telegraph and Telephone Company
Clyde
Blue River Gazette
Geo. B. Wabl
J. L. Rowe & Sons
M. E. Church Services
Baylor-Harbeson
Louisville Herald
Evening Post
Evening Times
Courier-Journal
Indianapolis News
Indianapolis Star
Wil. Christiey
Cagun J. L.s Rowe & Bons
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