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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1918
Page
2
Louis P. Wagner died at his home in Jackson township after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the Flocktown German Reformed church with burial in the Wagner cemetery. He leaves a wife and two sons Pargin and Cari. He was forty three, a former Justice of the Peace, and a member of Cran dall Methodist church.
Frank Rhone son of Abraham and Caroline Runjies was born January 19 1898 and died January 8 1918 at age 19 years 11 months and 21 days after a brief illness. He joined Hill Grove Christian church in 1912 and lived a devout life. He leaves a father mother a brother and many relatives and friends. one sister preceded him to the Great Beyond. The funeral was Thursday afternoon at Hill Grove conducted by John H Hers. The church was filled with relatives and friends including many young people as Herb offered consoling words and urged the youth to live religious lives.
Relatives in Posey and surrounding counties report the death of Harbin Kepley age seventy two at his home in Independence Aligsurt. Survived by wife five daughters and a son. daughters listed include Mrs Edward A Baker Mrs Joseph G Tuteell Mrs A M Byrne Mrs Andrew J Mason and Mrs Horen Tyler and Reymond Kepley of Hoopston. Funeral held at Independence with further notices of property sale and engagements of local residents referenced.
Simon Kraha died at his home in Louisville at five o'clock last Thursday evening January 10. He was seventy five. The funeral was Sunday afternoon in Louisville and burial followed at Eastern Cemetery. He lived at Corydon Junction eight years and moved back to Louisville last March. He leaves six children, four daughters and two sons, including Mrs. Jacob Saterling of Corydon Junction. Born in Germany, he came to this country at about age thirty five. He was a highly respected citizen.
The Democrat reports the death of 13 year old Robert Lamb on January 7 and his 12 year old brother Nolan on January 11 both from scarlet fever. Nolan was buried at Crandall last Sunday morning. The parents Mr and Mrs Oscar Lamb endure deep sorrow as friends offer sympathy.
Rural Indiana notices report Mr. Frank Cropsey urging citizens to conserve coal and wood as coal deliveries face delays from snow. A flouring mill at Crandall burned last Friday, destroying the building and contents valued around 12,000 dollars with limited insurance. Obituaries include Mrs. Piawabeth Pint and Matthew Kinney, detailing service plans and family memories, while churches adjust Sunday schedules to conserve fuel.
The Farmers State Bank of Lanesville shows resources at year end 1917 of 148 09.65 with a $42 754.09 year gain. Earnings were 12.5 percent with five percent to stockholders six percent to surplus and the rest to undivided profits. Officers re elected include John L. Walter president Joan W Sauck vice president and Geo A. Siover cashier.
John X Morris is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Harrison County Indiana subject to the action of the county Democratic party.
Notice announces a petition to establish a free gravel road along the township line between Webster and Posey in Harrison County Indiana. It asks for an engineer and two viewers, roadway details including width and material, and cites a Board of Commissioners hearing in February. The petition is signed by local residents and attorneys.
A brief notice lists second-hand Victrola plans offered by Krank W. Shireman and John Corydon. The itemization notes a resale opportunity and identifies the sellers involved.
Several hundred locust posts for sale at the farm of WH Docker near the Ohio River in Posey township two miles south of Bridgeport. Mr Pocker will sell the posts to persons wanting them.
Instructions warn knitters to follow Red Cross directions for toe and stitch work. Avoid loose or tight knots, use double thread for durability, and maintain at least two stitches to start. Do not improvise finishes or alternate methods. adhere to established directives.
The readable fragment mentions a person named Peta and an unspecified fate. No clear event or place is discernible. Further context is needed to craft a proper headline and summary.
County highway Superintendent Michael Hauswald warns of thawing ground making pikes vulnerable to heavy hauling. He urges readers to read the law to know permissible loads on wagons with specific tires to avoid trouble.
A local ad urges readers to buy a piano now for their children’s musical education. Conrad & Son Piano Co. promises the best piano for the money and easy terms to facilitate purchase.
Trustees report shows Jeese Kelley resigning from Laconia High School to enter U S Array service. Elmer Shaffer will sell personal property at his Lowel residence on January 19, 1915 starting at noon. items include one nook case and two chairs under usual terms.
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