Letter from France reports AEF vigor and battles in 1918
Evan M. Sherrill of Washington township writes from Conflans France November 2 1918 describing AEF vigor after censorship lifted. He recalls Chateau Thierry Vesle rivers and Montfaucon actions and notes German occupation signs and war devastation while expressing longing to return home to the United States. He signs 1st Lieutenant Evan M Sherrill U S Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conflans
France
Lew O'Bannon
Corydon
Ind
Berlin
America
Christopher Columbus
Moldavia
Chateau Thierry
Vesle
Sismes
Villan
Lardenois
Ser
Germany
Jeandelize
Confians
A. E.F
U. Ss. A
Evan M. Sherrill
U. S. Inf
Puncture-Proof Tires for Harrison County Readers
A Harrison County notice promotes airless tires for Ford and similar cars, claiming no punctures or pumping, easy ride, and long durability. Jos. Pinaire, a company representative, offers these tires in Corydon via the Corydon Exchange with contact from Pureka Phone Ramsey, Ind. Jan 11f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Ford
Jos. PF
Pinaire
Pureka
Ramsey
Ind
Corydon Exchange
Remacry After Years apart Charles and Maud Rickard wed again
Charles and Maud Rickard renewed their vows in New Albany on December 24 completing their second marriage to each other after a previous split and divorce. They have one child, Rathering, from their first marriage at the Borgerding garage, and reside in Corydon where friends wish them happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Maud Rickard
New Albany
Rathering
Borgerding
Richard
Corydon Mosther Mfe
Keller Kirkham Wedding Charivari A Kitchen Shower
Miss Zelena Keller and Mr. Ezra Kirkham united in marriage at the United Brethren parsonage with Rev. J L Battran officiating on Wednesday December 18. The couple reside in Webster township. A chari vary and kitchen shower followed on November 19, 1918 at Ami Wirk ham’s home with many friends present and gifts received. Music by a Victrola and refreshments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelena Keller
Ezra Kirkhutm
United Brethren Parsonage
J. L. Battran
George Keller
South Garrison Township
Ami Wirkham
Ara Kirkham
Misses Pearl
Opal
Alice Smith
Elva
Edith Rhodes
Bessie Miller
Alliene
Monzelle Gordon
Dave Shewmaker
Gee, Kost
Clarence Albin
Blue Eyes
Prizes Awarded at Harrison Township Farmers Institute
At Corydon Court House on December 19 prizes were awarded by categories. Recipients include H. B. Hubbard and Geo. V. Hubbard in corn and grain classes, John W. Walter and Maggie Walter among potatoes and cookies, with Addie Lockhart and Hattie Hottel winning bread and plates of cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Township
Farmers’ Institute
Court House
Corydon
H. B. Hubbard
C. C. Hubbard
Cc. Cc. Hubbard
Harrison ‘Township
Paris Letter from James Kirkham Details Paris Landmarks
James Kirkham writes from Paris December 1 1918 to his mother Mrs R S Kirkham detailing visits to Napoleon's tomb Notre Dame and the Tuileries Gardens with descriptions of the tomb interior sandbags and art. He mentions Masonic Overseas Club photo session in the Tuileries Garden and meeting Mr Wiley, brother of Rev Wiley. He notes good health and sends love.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kirkham
Paris
R. S. Kirkham
France
Napoleon's Tomb
Cathedral Notre Dame
Tuileries Gardens
Napoleon
Tthe Invalides
the Invalides
Notre Dame
Miv
Arc Ives
Masonic Overseas Club
Tuileries Garden
Mr. Wiley
Wiley
Corydon
James C. Kirkham
Arthur Kannapel 21 Dies at Camp Taylor During World War I
A Young Soldier, Arthur Kannapel, born 1897, died December 14 1918 at Camp Taylor Kentucky of pneumonia after sixteen days illness. He was buried in Stephensport Kentucky beside his parents and siblings. Arthur joined the army August 25 1918 and served at Camp Taylor. He united with the Catholic church as a child and was deeply loved by family and friends. He leaves a grieving mother and father three brothers and two sisters, a grandmother and grandfather, and many relatives. Funeral services were held December 11 at Hardins and he rests in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Mary
Win Kaynapel
Orlock
Achary Taylor
Kentucky
Stephensport
William Kanpapel
Ethel
North
Caron
Camp Taylor
North Carolina
Roy
Frankie
Edith
Katheleen
Hardinsas
Norman
Obituary for Elmer Ellsworth Rusk Worth
Elmer Ellsworth Rusk born June 17 1859 died December 22 1818 aged 59 years 6 months 5 days. He was born at Elizabeth and lived here all his life. Suffered spinal meningitis as a child leaving mental impairment but known for a sunny disposition. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Alva Bennett pastor of the Elizabeth M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Ellsworth Russ
Jnc. Q. Aa
Emily Rusk
Elizabeth
Worth
Alva Bennett
Elizabeth M. E. Church
Miss Millie Applegate Returns Home After Eureka Visit
Miss Millie Applegate daughter of Marshall Applegate of Heth township returned home last Saturday from Eureka DL where she had been for about three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millie Applegate
Marshall Applegate
Heth Township
Eureka, DL
Local notices highlight Christmas visits and service recalls
The Corydon Democrat lists Christmas gatherings with Dorothy Parks of Louisville and Dr. Clarence Lockhart family visits, soldiers, sailors, and Navy men like Alva Knapp and Young Sibert. It notes subscription renewals, illnesses, and community gifts, plus moving plans of Warren Schaffer family from Arrowsmith.
Soldier in France Sends Thanksgiving Greeting Home
Walter Keller of White Cloud Indiana receives a letter from his son Private Victor Keller of Company A 316th Infantry US Army in France dated November 24 1918. He writes from about 25 miles north of Verdun describing sights and hardships and noting Thanksgiving soon and plans to return home with his wife to visit family and enjoy good food. He expresses hope for peace and longing to see the Statue of Liberty while staying stationed if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Keller
White Cloud
Ind
France
Dad
O. K
Verdun
Daddy
States
Eeas
Nell
James Applegate Returns to Cory Don Relatives
James Applegate visits Cory don relatives and friends after a long absence since March. He has worked with the government at Camp Hustis Virginia a Coast Artillery Camp and as a carpenter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Applegate
Corydon
Camp Hustis
Virginia
Coast Artillery
Harrison county Soldier Basks Homecoming Glory for Christmas
Straud Sherrill, a Harrison county serviceman overseas, visited home in Washington township for Christmas at his parents James M. and Mrs. Sherrill. He is the first local to return from overseas and talk with friends about his experiences at Camp Zachary Taylor. Rev. J A Finnell and Noble A Finnell of Mt Carmel IL returned from Camp Knox KY where clerical work occupied them since September. They brought music to neighbors during visits including a Christmas night performance at Ed Beanblossoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Love
New Albany
Tayle
Joseph
Ind
Lew M. O’bannon
Corydon
Lew
Harrison County
Joseph J. Love
Joe
Sam
Camp Shelby
France
Ife
Red Cross
John Samuel Love
Camp Mill
Huns
Lillie
Love
Main Street
Johns
Main St
Arthur
Susie
Irene
Waronts
Kannapel
Frank Sohn
Boone Township
H. J. Sibert
Walter I. Sibert
Scott Township
Portsmouth
Virginia
Sibert
United States Navy
Charles
Rupp
Nitro
W. Va
Chas
Eb, Rupp
Straud Sherrill
James M. Sherrill
Washington Township
Straud
Camp
Zachary Taylor
J. A. Finnell
Heth Township
Noble A. Finnell
Mt. Carmel
Knox
Noble
Mu Carmel
Finnell
Ed. Beanblossom
Letter From Albert Wishes Friends a Happy New Year
A letter from Albert conveys good wishes to friends for a Happy New Year. The message reflects cordial greetings and warm regards for the coming year.
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I'S
Ee Ieee
Albert
German Helmet on Display at Hurst Hardware
Another German helmet worn by a soldier is shown at Hurst Hardware. Ben Brewster of the area received the helmet from his brother James B Brewster serving in France with the YMCA. The helmet bears a frontal bullet hole and camouflage paint in green brown and gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Brewster
James
Popular Pastor McKinney Receives Gifts and Praise
Rev. Charles P. McKinney, pastor of four Fredericks burg churches, has served four years with yearly salary increases. Christmas gifts include a $50 Davenport and a $50 Liberty Bond plus items up to $10. Parishioners praise his service. he was born in Elizabeth and comes from a family of Methodist pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. McKinney
Frederickaberg
M. E. Church
Hay
Fredericksburg
Hardinsburg
Mount Carmel
Horner
Hulls Catarrh Medicine Promoted For Systemic Cure
An 19th century advertisement touts Hulls Catarrh Medicine as a internal remedy that treats catarrh through the blood. It claims local applications fail and cites a physician's endorsement, listing J Cheney & Co as suppliers and promising testimonials.
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Hull
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
Q& All
Halls Family
France’s War Losses Listed in Officers and Men
France’s late war toll shows 1,071,300 officers and men killed. Officers 81,200 and men 1,049,000. Total dead, prisoners and missing: 42,600 officers and 1,789,000 men.
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France
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Evan Sherrill
Democrat
Sherrill
Remacry
Keller— Kirkham
Institute
Napoleons
Arthur Kannape Yidianiat
Son
Elmer Ellsworth Rusk
Rusk
Corydon Democrat
Dorothy Parks
Louisville
Henry Seburg
Fred Bickel
J. H. Bickel
Clarence Lockhart
William .Lockhart
John K. Morris
Eli Elwood
Ollie
Emma Denbo
Joe P. Denbo
Willliam Sauerheber
James Sauerheber
U. S
San Antonio
Texas
Alva Knapp
Great Lakes
Alva
U. S. Navy
QO. W. Hottle
The
Alice Bennett
East Chestnut Street
Geo. Adams
Robert Redden
New Amsterdam
Arthur Love
Greencastle
Julius Louden
John R. Louden
Spencer Township
Camp Zachary Taylor
Hobart
Puget Sound
Pacific
Warren Schaffer
Arrowsmith
Illinois
Schaffer
Ilinois
Mr. Schaffer
George Schaffer
John Higginbotham
Victor Keller
Co. A
Inf
A. Pp
A. Elf
Cardus
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