Will You Raise Sheep to Meet Wool Shortage
A state effort to boost sheep numbers is under way to counter wool famine for soldiers clothing. A committee led by Thomas S. Jones plans to import several thousand Rambouillet crossed ewes from western ranges, health checked by the State Veterinarian and Purdue authorities, for delivery to farmers at cost in April or May. Farmers in Corydon area are invited to contact Jones to place orders and support the national sheep industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fowler
Lafayette
David Ross
Charles Arthur Carliste
South Bend
Samuel Foster
Fort Wayne
Purdue University
Corydon
Thomas S. Jones
County Council of Defense
Home Paper Appreciation Letter from Ky Resident
A Meade county Kentucky resident writes from Corydon about longstanding friendship with the Corydon Democrat. He praises the paper and shares local prosperity notes including 800 000 pounds of tobacco at 24 per hundred and about 25000 dollars from turkeys, and reports on sheep cattle and hog prices. He signs John C. Richard.
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Meade County
W. T. Rawleigh Co
Freeport
Dil
Democrat
Old Harrison Co
Farm to Rent Notice Seeks Tenant for 200 Acre Parcel
Farm to rent offering a 200 acre tract inviting a suitable tenant. Applicant must provide recommendations. For details call on DAE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Ramsey
Veterinarian Friedley Named Wisconsin Tuberculosis Inspector
Dr. Stanley M. Friedley of Plainfield Indiana has accepted a government post as inspector for tuberculosis eradication and will depart immediately to Wisconsin to supervise the program. He and another inspector will oversee the entire state and Friedley recently graduated from the Indiana Veterinary College and is the son of Mr and Mrs Friedley formerly of Boone township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley M. Friedley
Plainfield
Indiana
Wisconsi
Wisconsin
de Friesley
Unciina Veterinary College
Indianapois
R. Kriedley
Boone
Susan
Another Railroad Wreck Near North Vernon Indiana
Eight killed and twenty injured in a Baltimore and Ohio collision one mile east of North Vernon Indiana. All dead were train crew except passenger Earl Austin from Decker Indiana. Injured include Private G W Mains, Corp Harry C Collins, and sailor Leslie Abel, highlighting a string of recent rail disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Vernon
Indiana
Baltimore and Ohio Road
Earl Austin
Decker
Ind
G. W. Mains
Sixth Regiment
119Th
Butler, Missouri
Corp
Harry UC. Collins
Camp Meade
Leslie Abel
U. 38. 38
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Irregular New Year Caller Henry Dannenfelser Honored
An elderly Corydon resident, 82 year old Henry Dannenfelser known as Uncle Henry arrives at the office on New Year morning as a long standing subscriber. He ran a barber shop in Corydon for many years before retiring and remains a respected German-born figure with many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Usele
Henry
Dannenfelser
Corydon
Tris
Woth
Harrison County
Germany
Family Reunion Of The Atz Family Held At New Albany
A Christmas Day reunion of the Atz family gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Gus Atz 1741 EB Market street New Albany. The annual event honors the late parents Christian and Milltown residents with a good dinner and pleasant memories. Present were Christian Atz Nolan Jilie Atz Led Atz and family Milltown James Willie May Carl Christian J Fr Sheridan Homer Haas Gus Atz and daughters Vaughn Alma Wilt Atz others from New Albany and Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atz
Gus Atz
Market Street
New Albany
Christian Atz
Milltown
Nolan
Jilie Atz
James
Willie May
Carl Christian
J. Fr. Sheridan
Homer Haas
Vaughn
Alma
Wilt Atz
C. P. Trotter
Corydon
Webster Grange Elects Officers for 1918
Webster Grange No. 2236 elected officers for 1918 at the December 22 meeting led by W. M. C. E. Gehlbach and with posts filled by Rept. Wickham, Li. Fogal, Henry Vuet, John Wolfe, F. A. Evans, Jacob Schneider, John Kirkham, Jacob Bickel, Mrs C. E. Gehrbach, Mrs J. Kr. Kirkham, Misa Clara Schneider, and Mrs John Wolfe. John Frank of Mauckport was seen en route to New Albany for work and plans to move his family there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Grange
Webster Township
W. M
C. E. Gehlbach
Wickham
Li. Fogal
Henry Vuet
A. S
John Wolfe
W. C
F. A. Evans
W. T
Jacob Schneider
W.S
John Kirkham
Jacob Bickel
C. E. Gehrbach
W. P
J. KR. Kirkham
W. F
Misa
Clara Schneider
Unusual Christmas Peaceful War Time Reflections 1918
A Corydon year end message notes a quiet Christmas due to World War I. Absence of fire crackers and somber mood contrast with acts of charity by four Sunday Schools gifting to the poor, aged, and sick. Soldiers and sailors receive support, hope for an end to the war, and a wish for a normal 1919 Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Wedding of Gwendolyn Wick and Richard Suter
Miss Gwendolyn Fauna Wick uney daughter of Mr and Mrs A V McKamey wed Prof Richard R Suter of Pittsburg Kansas Monday morning at the Christian church parsonage in Greencastle. The bridegroom, a professor in the normal gsobos in his home city, and the bride will reside in Pitts burg. Sigler Mckamey officiated. Mr and Mrs F I Duncan accompanied the couple to Greencastle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Marshall
Gwendolyn Fauna Wick Uney
A. V. McKamey
Richard R. Suter
Pittsburg
Kansas
Christian Church Parsonage
Greencastle
Cloverdale
Pitts
Government takes control of all railroads under McAdoo plan
All U S railroads moved under federal control last Friday noon December 28 by presidential proclamation. Treasury Secretary McAdoo named Director General to oversee operations amid war needs and transport congestion. Officials expect little personnel change but aim to end competition, ensure reasonable profits, and cut waste while boosting freight movement for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
the Treasury
McAdoo
Same
United States
Washington
Congress
Couple Wed After Long Acquaintance in Indiana
William M. Sharp of Corydon and Emma C. Marshall of Pueblo Colo united in marriage at 513 North State street with Justice Thomas E. Fogle officiating. The couple met in New Albany and planned the ceremony with Mr. and Mrs. Collins before tying the knot on December 23 1917. They will reside on Sharp’s farm near Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Sharp
Corydon
Emma C. Marshall
Pueblo
Colo
W. T. Collins
North State Street
Thomas E. Fogle
Justice Fogle
Notice to Registrants Seeks Prompt Questionnaire Return
Registrants have seven days to complete and return the questionnaires after mailing by the Local Board, excluding Sundays and legal holidays. This classification war means those not returning on time will be placed in Claus One and lose potential exemptions and benefits. Local Board Harrison County.
Judge Landis Attacks Hamburg Line as Traitor in Court
Judge Landis denounced the Hamburg American Steamship Line as treasonous while its name was cited in testimony in Chicago. He condemned the line for violating neutrality and warned against mentioning it in court. Father A Peckscamp of Lanesville, hospitalized in New Albany for gangrene, shows improvement and hopes to go home this week.
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Chicago
Landis
Hamburg American Steamship Line
Hamburg
Kaiver
Frederick the Great
A. Peckscamp
Lanesville
St. Edward’s Hoospital
New Albany
Bargains Offered by Local Agencies in 1918
Daily Paper bargains list rates for 1918 from Wilk Christley the local agent. The entries include prices and names like The Louisville Herald The Evening Post The Evening Times The Courier Journal Indianapolis News and Indianapolis Star with various figures and terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Herald
The
Evening Post
Evening Times
Courier-Journal
Indianapolis News
Indianapolis Star
Wilk Christley
Foster vacation visit with Strages ends in Illinois
Mr and Mrs Eugene Foster of Johnstown City Illinois spent their Christmas vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs John Strage near Elizabeth. They returned to their home Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Foster
Johnston City
Ilinois
John Strage
Near Elizabeth
Knights of Pythias District Meeting in Corydon
The Knights of Pythias district including Harrison Crawford Dubois and Perry counties meet January 16 in Corydon Castle Hall. Notable speakers include Rev C A Frakes Harvey M Thomson Col Frank Shellhouse Robert A Brown Frank J Heller and John W Gaither. Damon and Pythias film shown at 4 pm with free admission for knights. Lunch at 5 30 pm and evening address by Grand Chancellor Heller. Knights urged to attend both sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Harrigan
Crawford
Dubois
Perry
Corydon
Castle Hall
Corydon Lodge
Knights
Harrison County
C. A. Frakes
Marengo
Harvey M. Thomson
Col
Frank Shellhouse
Robert A. Brown
Frank J. Heller
John W. Gaither
New Albany
Corydon Loage
George K. Gwartney
George W. Briffett
Shaw Grimes
Pythias
Corydon Lodge No. 79
Cecil W. Miles
Death of Mrs Agatha Yost at 921 East Eleventh Street
Mrs Agatha Yost widow of Michael Yost died Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock at her home 921 East Eleventh Street New Albany aged seventy eight She is survived by two sons Louis Yost of New Albany and Peter Michel of Louisville and three daughters Mrs Peter Endris of Milferaville Indiana Mrs Louis Schmitt of Lafayette and Mrs Katherine Nance of New Albany Also two brothers Stephen Day of New Albany and Peter Day of Lanesville and a sister Mrs Theresa Lotz of New Albany Funeral services will be held at St Marys Catholic Church at 9 o clock Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agatha Yost
Michael Yost
East Eleventh Street
New Albany
Stephen Day
New New Albany
Peter Day
Lanesville
Theresa Lotz
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Courier-Journal
M. W. A. Gresham Camp Elects Officers
M. W. A. Election Gresham Camp No. 3270 elected officers including Counsel B. F. Wilson Advisor J. D. Messier Banker P. L. Davis Clerk W. H. Morris Escort C. R. Leitch Watchman W. G. Flock Physician Z. C. Wolfe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gresham
B. F. Wilson
J. D. Messier
P. L. Davis
W. H. Morris
C. R. Leitch
W. G. Flock
Z. C. Wolfe
Wintry December Tops the Cold Records of 1917
The article notes an exceptionally cold December with temperatures far below average. It contrasts past winters and warns of potential continued cold, citing the Weather Bureau and mentioning a temp deficit of about 28 degrees below normal and a further drop since the prior report. It recalls the severe December of 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Death of Mrs. Sarah C. Barks at New Amsterdam
Mrs. Sarah C. Barks wife of Levi Barks died at home near New Amsterdam last Saturday December 29 after eight years illness at age sixty nine years six months and twenty four days. Funeral held at United Brethren church led by Rev C L Carmichael burial in New Amsterdam cemetery. She born June 5 1848 in Crawford county daughter of David Cole and married Levi Barks March 381 1872. Survived by seven of eight children David William Charles Shelby Clara Adda Roy Jack and Nel lie Hannel who died seven years ago. sixteen grandchildren two great grandchildren four sisters and two brothers. She lived a faithful Christian life and bore her illness with fortitude.
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Sarah C. Barks
Levi Barks
New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam United
Crawford County
Ciildren
Alev Luwa
David
William
Ch Sles
Shelby
Clara
Adda
Sus
Roy Jack
Nellie Hannel
Chiren
Clara Huckman
Jane Hull
Tena *Romam
Lou Breedee
John Cole
J.map Cole
Barks
United Brethren Chu-Ch
Mrs Emily R Rhodes Dies at 75 in Corydon Area
Mrs Emily R Rhodes aged 75 died Monday night at the home of her son Wiley Rhodes south of Corydon after two years of illness. Widow of Amos Rhodes who died in 1917, she left four sons Wiley Gris Vernon and Perry and five daughters Ora Shuck Wo Marsh Gatefield Montgomery Otto Deatrick and Lou Wall. Funeral at Perseverance chapel at 10 30 this morning conducted by Rev A J Shearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily R. Rhodes
Wiley Rhodes
Corydon
Rhodes
Amos Rhodes
Rowe
Wiley
Gris
Vernon
Perry Rhodes
Ora Shuck
Wo. Marsh
Gatefield Montgomery
Otto Deatrick
Lou Wall
Perseverance Chapel
A. J. Shearer
Soldier Boys Visit Home Folks From Camp Zachary Taylor
The following soldiers in training at Camp Zachary Taylor visited home folks in this county during the holidays. Audy Shickels Walter Bruce Tulla Beanblossom William Flanagan of Heth township Emmett Lynch of Scott Marshall Robson of Boone Orville Kopp south of Corydon William Brandenburg and Kean Irwin of Corydon. They all took well, but some have bad colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp
Zachary Taylor
Audy Shickels
Walter Bruce
Tulla Beanblossom
William Flanagan
Heth Township
Emmett Lynch
Scott
Marshall Robson
Boone
Orville Kopp
Corydon
William Brandenburg
Kean Irwin
Harrison County bids for dry goods and groceries due Jan 8 1918
The Board of Commissioners of Harrison County invites bids for dry goods and groceries for the County Poor Asylum for the quarter. Bids must be received by January 8, 1918. Bam C. Mauck, A. H. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Harrison County
Bam C. Mauck
A. H.C
Notice to settle past due account for W. H. Bullett & Sons Inc
A formal demand requests immediate payment to settle a past due balance that should have been cleared by January 1st. Contact W. H. Bullett & Sons Inc. to arrange payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bullett & Sons Inc
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Corydon, Indl
Yours Truly, John C. Richard
U. S
Grange
John Frank
Mauckport
Sigler
McKamey
F. It
Duncan
Cloverdale Graphic
Joseph M. Graves
New Salisbury
Harrison Country
R. R. Control
M’adoc
Judge Landis
Teuton Ship Line
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