Soldier boys visit home during holidays in Harrison County
Soldiers from Harrison County, including Russell Caughlin and Paul Miller at Camp Greene, travel to Corydon and nearby towns to visit family before returning for Christmas. Lieutenant Jack Walters from Camp Sherman joins relatives in Corydon, with others from Camp Zachary Taylor and the 3,515th Infantry making brief home trips. The wandering regimental clan is praised as cheerful and proudly wearing the Uncle Sam uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarrison County
Russell Caughlin
Paul Miller
Camp Greene
Net Carolina
Ceighin
Emma M. Caughtin
Stella B. Caughln
Corydon
Miller
Oscar Miller
Laconia
Rod Mossler
Cary Bottes
Jefferson Bottles
Washington Township
John
Co. C
U.S
Ed Hershman
New Amsterdam
Oscar Conrad
Lee Conrad
Attractino
Jasper Pease dies in service due to pneumonia
Jasper Pease, son of Mr and Mrs R Pease, died from pneumonia contracted during army service begun September 20 1917 at Caray Zachary Taylor. He was buried at Potato Run December 5 with funeral by Rev Jesse Shuck. He leaves father, mother, one sister and three brothers. He was twenty four and widely loved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asper Pease
R Pease
Caray
Zachary Taylor
Otato
Jesse Shuck
Jasper Byerley
Crawford County
Victor
Charley
Wilsie Pease
Jasper
KE. A
Cline
Dellinger Daugherty Wedding at New Albany
Miss Lettebotte Unger daughter of Mr and Mrs Fo WY Dellinger Corydon and Mr Raymond A Daugherty were united at Wesley Chapel Parsonage New Albany at three o clock Christmas day The ceremony was performed by Rev Watt Morgan The license was issued by James A Vial son Clerk and Deputy Clerk of the county The bride is a county teacher and the groom a successful farmer of East Orleans, Triana, where they will reside The Democrat extends Corporatu ai os
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettebotte Unger
Fo WY. Dellinger
Corydon
Raymond
Daughery
New Albany
Wesley Chapel
Watt Morgan
James A. Vialson
Uny
Wader
Amn
BE. Smith
Pilipper
Triaé
Oest Oreans
Triana
Afar
Tac Democrat
Corpratu Ai
In Memory of Florence 1 Guise
Little Florence 1 Guise, four old daughter of Mr and Mrs Hosteins Pei Wid departed from this world December 13, 19:7. She leaves brothers sisters and mother, and relatives and friends to mourn her loss. She rests at Crown Hill Cemetery Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Florence
Guise, the
Mr. and
Mrs. Wor Hosteins
Pei
Harrison County Soldier Benjamin Hannel noted as sharpshooter
Information from Harrison County soldiers states Benjamin R. Hannel son of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Hannel of Scott Township has the record as a meterman of all officers and members of Company C 333th Infantry Berkes gained early hunting experience in Scott hills shaping his rise as a sharpshooter in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Bove
Benjamin R. Hannel
Benjtsin Hacnel
Scott Township
333Th Infantry
Berkes
Scott
Wedding News and Local Birth Announcements Explored
Delayed Dogwood and Lookout for a wedding announced. Births include Roscoe Eugene for the Shewmaker family on the 13th and Roy sentiee on the 22nd to Mr and Mrs Dugeins. Local visits and family travel noted from Louisville to Centrel and Pembridge Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh’ Shewmaker
Hey
Roscoe Eugene
Roy Dugeins
Vfhey
Roy Sentiee
June O Bryan
John Seipel Jr
Louisville
James Mahan
Kentucky
John Brown
Polands
Ethel Reed
Macorice and
Lester
Centrel
Emery Ebert
Forrest Metuoo
New York City
O. Melton
Ain
Eddie Longbotter
Fittlh
Central
John V3ake
Local News Briefs of Residents and Visitors
A string of short items notes residents away ill visiting relatives and traveling over the holidays. Andrew Keen is reported at work with illness looming. Mrs Keen remains very ill. Ben Tecgp and others are mentioned with health updates. Jack Ocari visits Kentucky relatives. Raywood Irrniel leaves for Danville for holidays. Mrs Etafa Combs and Mrs Yeaver are noted as ill or affected by sickness. Multiple residents are cited traveling or visiting in nearby towns and counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack ~Ocari
Kentucky
Raywood iLrrimel
Danville
Local Folks and Visitors Gather in Nearby Town
Miss 4 firsy staying with her sie, Clarence Ware, has conn h mie to stay. Mrs Iba Holyoke and Miss Stella Holyoke host guests. Kate Lamb visited New Atua y fest Friday with Mr suc Joan Brower and children. Dogwood residents Ape Frakes spent Friday night and Saturday. Dr Bierly attended a boy, Ganan, son of Mr and Mrs Louvear, after a fall harming his eye. Mrs Piffyoke and baby spent Sunday with her parents, Mr and Mrs Keward Haag.
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Firsy
Clarence Ware
Conn H Mie
Stella Holyoke
Kate Lamb
New
Atua Y Fest
Suc
Joan Brower
Los Ous
Aiva Frakes
Dogwood
Braan
Is Place
Bierly
Saturn
Ganan
Louve
Harrison County Cow Testing Association Top Butterfat Cows
A table lists cows in the Harrison County Cow Testing Association that produced more than 82 pounds of butterfat in an 80 day period ending December 3, 1917, with names and records of the cows highlighted.
Save sugar and rationing guidance urged in Harrison County
The message urges saving sugar as France Italy and Herzisa raise their own, Britain struggles, and shortages spread. It promotes substitutes like syrup, jam, honey, and maple sugar, calls on farmers to grow cane for syrup, and demands a great reduction in sugar consumption. It lists rationing rules, seed corn advice, and proper flour and sugar distribution to curb excess purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New France
Italy
Belgium
Harrison County
France
Polly A Smith Dies at 88 After Stroke in Corydon
Polly A Smith died Monday morning at age 88 4 months 12 days after a stroke. Born in Tennessee she lived in Corydon 43 years and was widow of Henry A Smith. Survived by seven children including Mary Hammond Kate Taylor Calvin John Edward George Greely. funeral at home Tuesday 2 PM with burial in Sloan Cemetery.
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Polly A. Smith
Tennessee
English
F.t
Sloan
Mith
U. B. Church
Henry Amith
Vitec
Harry
Ralph
Asiv
Mary Hammond
Kate Taywf
Calvin Smith
John Smith
Michael Yust Dies in Indiana After Short Illness
Michael Yust died Wednesday December 19 at Cragmont Hospital in Mason, Indiana, where he had been for some time. The remains were shipped to Shore near New Albany for funeral services at St Marys Catholic Church. A native of Laneville he lived there until about 20 years ago and worked as a cooper. He is survived by two daughters and two sons, a wife, and sisters, including Mrs. Eflen Warfer, with Mrs. Albert Gohmann and Mrs. John D. Win listed among the daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Achael Yust
Cragmont Hospital
Ason
Ind
New Albany
St. Mary's
Vincent
Clarence Yost
Albert Gohmann
John D_ “win
Eflen Warfer
Obituary for Elmer Rhodes Child of Rhodes Family
Elmer Rhodes died Monday December 17 at home of the parents after a ten month illness from pneumonia and complications. Born June 1 1916 he was one year six months and sixteen days old. He leaves two sisters, one brother and his parents with a brother predeceasing him. Funeral services were December 18 at Fairview.
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Elmer
Wiliam A. Rhodes
Parenns
Fairview
Dick Knott Dies at Home in Louisville
Richard W. Knott longtime owner and managing editor of the Louisville Evening Post died suddenly at his home in Louisville from heart disease. He led the Post from 1878 and shaped its Independent stance earning the respect of a large readership.
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Richard W. Knott
Louisville
Louisville Evening Post
Mr. Knott
Couner Journal
Come Obbers
Post
Knott
The
Wilson
Farmers of Jackson Township Hold Institute
Jackson Township farmers held an Institute on December 19 at the M E church despite bad weather. Instructors Mrs M W Fordice and Mr R Thompson led the program with a large exhibit judged by Prof McKenney and Mrs McKenney of Corydon. Awards went to Nolan Lamb Frances Hottell Virgie Dome Parvin Wagner and others for corn beans sewing displays and food items with New Salisbury High School noted for student entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
M. E. Church
M. W. Fordice
Odd Fellows Hall
Nolan Lamb
Frances Hottell
Parvin Wagner
Virgil Dome
Virgie Dome
Lawrence Dannreuther
Hamilton Hubbard
Earl Adamson
Ray Miller
New Sadbury High
Mildred McCoy
Beatrice Dietrich
Ernest MacIntosh
Jennings Danoreuther
L. P. Wagner
C. N. Dome
L. P. Wagener
George Hendricks
George Melton
Ora Adamson
C. J. Heuser
Button
Button-Holf
Leanna Rinsierlat
Mildred Veay Onda
New Salisbury High School
Apple
Knights of Pythias Lodge to Install Officers
The Knights of Pythias Lodge of Corydoo will install officers next Thursday evening January 3. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias Lodge of
Corydoo
Henry C Ellis Dies at Salem at Age 84
Henry C Ellis born January 18, 1833 in this county died December 19 at his Salem home aged 84 years 11 months 1 day. Survived by two sons and four daughters from his marriage to Elizibeih Fountain who died earlier. Joined Christian church at Stradford at 18. funeral December 21 at Salem Church conducted by Rev W D Bartle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weary C. Ellis
Edward
Martha Ellis
Salem
Elizibeih Fountain
Christian Church
Stradford
Sale
W. D. Bartle
Mary Ann Byrn obituary at Crandall Ind
Mary Ann Byrn born Sept 26 1832 at Byrnville Ind died Dec 19 1917 near Crandall Ind aged 85 years 2 months 24 days She married William H Sprak on Sept 15 1852 and had six children Her husband and two daughters preceded her She leaves seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren surviving relatives include Willette Speak Mrs J Ex Wright of Crandall Mrs John Robinson of McChambers and others A devout Christian until death she joined the M E church in Crandall in 1871 and was a loyal church member The family notes her patience faith and love and recalls her long life of service and family care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann Byrn
Byrnville
Ind
Crancall
William H. Sprak
Henry Wagner
Char, la Duke
Willette Speak
J. Ex Wright
Neer Crandall
John Robinson
McChambers
Liefayette Spear
Hattiesburg
Miss
Mary
Christian Church
Cranadail
M. E. Church
Jesus
Bigs
Veteran Soldier on Furlough at Fort Caswell
Charles Chambers a Coast Artillery sergeant on furlough visits his sister in Limer Hills during twenty days away from Fort Caswell. A veteran of about twenty years with service in the Philippines, Alaska, and Mexico, he recently served on the Mexican border and was a Military Instructor at the University of Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Chambers
Coast Artillery
Fort Caswell
Wilmington
N. C
Walter V. Bullett
Limer Hills
Philippines
Alaska
Mexico
University of Minnesota
Corydon
New Albany Tribune
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Menaior
Dellinger-Daugherty
Hannll
Mark Bi
Das
Ed Faith
Geelyburg
Boone Township
Ivan Grose
Carl Daley
Iiownia
Tel
Sandy Breaach
Acd
Tre
Andrew Keen
Mr. Keen
Keen
Ben Tecgp
Etafa Combs
Guile Sittuuery
Noo
Yeaver
Supar
Ming Veene
Miron
Felix Hill
Childres
Geore
Mlizabeth
Visi
Aed
Surd
Bryant
Slolin
Mirs
Oscar Fryrest Sooon
O. Filets
Yeager
Joe Martie
Jelles
Migs
Osterre
Sibany
Mrows
Jobo Lemmel
Dour
Vrs
Ela Kessinger
Ofovar i
Greenwood
Polly
Harrison County Cow Testing Association
Fas Doly
Jersey
P. A. Jacobi Pesener
Maggie
W. Clyde Martini
P. A. Jacobi
Odie Kibes
Star—Holstein
Walter Seen
Ee. Ies
Alexander
M. B Wincel
Nick
Frank Gettelfinger
Black Gettelfinger
William Jacobi
Buck
Amos Lemmon Seene
W.C. Marta
John F. Gettelfinger
Heff—Holstein
W.a. Walter
Wtf
Joe—Jersey
W. Clyte Martin
H Rzey
George Gettel
B.A Scharrer
al Teater
W. D. Bean
Herzisa
Great Britain
Indiana
Polly A. Smith Deed
Michael Yust
Tue
Lanesville
Dick” Knott
Conntry
OF Louisville Post
Farmers of
Jackson Township Hold Institute
Henry C. Ellis
Oles
Charles R. Fouts
D.C. Fouts
Bine River Township
Harvey Pindell
Co. C. 835Th U. 8. Infantry
Camp
Zache
Arty Taylor
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