Lanesville News Mixed with Local Notes
Delayed report notes Alex Schellenberger’s buggy accident injuring ribs and head while returning home. Navy recruit Joseph Schneil on ten day furlough from Hamp ton Roads VA. Local Flu cases affect Mr and Mrs Abe Turley and Peter Leon family. Rumor claims Jacob Schoen may move from Posey township to Lanesville in spring. Mrs Alice Ham sells property to Holsclaw near Ramsey. move possible. John Ott injures right arm in auto crank. Burglary on aunt Kate Gresham’s cellar prompts town to boost security. Ed Thomas family visiting, formerly from this county. Farmers State Bank reelects officers led by Geo Simler as cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Schellenberger
Joseph Schneil
Navy
Hampton Roads
Virginia
Abe Turley
Peter Leon
Jacob Schoen
Henry Zabel
Posey Township
Alice Ham
New Middletown
John Ott
John
Kate Gresham
Ed Thomas
Wadena
Minnesota
Thomas
Joyce Meyer
Farmers State Bank
Geo. Simler
Local notes on families and townsfolk
Dale Williar suffers rheumatism while Corydon residents Alex Miller and Emory Black are mentioned. Births include John Henry, son of Fred Knear Jr. and wife. Maynard Williar visits Louisville kin. Merely routine social updates show marriages, illnesses, a dental visit for Nate Wilbiar, and concerns over Marshall Robson in France. A break‑in at Wilford Douglas home ends with items stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Williar
Alex Miller
Corydon
Fred Knear, Jr
John Henry
Maynard Williar
Louisville
Anderson D Williar
Emory Black
Angus Evans
Wm. Jones
Geo. Willar
Elizabeth Williar
Lucy Jones
Fred Knear Jr
K. D. Willar and Son
Maynard
Earl Williar
Harland Cunningham and Sons
Earl and
Lloyd
New Boston
J. W. Jones
Kate Douglas
Laconia
Wilf Douglas
Nate Wilbiar
S. H. Hurst
Marshall Robson
France
Douglas Robson
Wilford Douglas
End of the troubles not in sight amid war and famine
The era is described as afflicted by war revolution anarchy famine and pestilence with no relief in sight as tensions persist and hopes wane. The speaker laments ongoing turmoil and uncertain futures amid global hardship.
Young wife and mother dies after brief influenza illness
Mrs Lucia Williams wife of Benjamin Williams dies at home northeast of Corydon after a brief influenza illness aged thirty eight years ten months and fifteen days Funeral services held at Zoar church with burial in Arch cemetery She was born LaHue and married April 10 1911 two sons Ray and Rodney survive along with husband father three sisters and a brother Her mother and one sister preceded her in death She joined United Brethren church at Zoar about sixteen years ago and was known for her kind disposition and many friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucia Williams
Benjamin Williams
Corydon
Zoar Church
John U. Heth
Arch
Williams
LaHue
William R. LaHhue
Ray
Rodney
Laura Hottie
Columbus
Indiana
Zetta Brock
Near
Elizabeth
Vada Brown
Harve LaHue
Wiliams
United Brethren Church
Zoar
Billa Lottich
Henry B. Lottich
New Albany
Lottich
Darius Tuell
Edgar
Roy Lottich
Charles, Millard
Willard Tuell
Louisville
William Tuell
Salem
Etta Milan
Evangelical Church
Fairview Cemetery
Mrs Angeline Garner Rites Held in Brunswick Area
Mrs Angeline Garner, long time Brunswick resident, died January 6 1919 at her home after weeks of illness at age 73. Born near Columbus Kentucky in 1845 she married ym T Garner in 1864. he died in 1891. Survived by nine children, thirty four grandchildren, and many friends. funeral in home conducted by Rev W C G Potter with burial at Elliotts Grove cemetery. Brunswicker reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline Garner
Brunswick Bottom
Garner
Columbus
Kentucky
Leavenworth
Indiana
Ym. T. Garner
J. W
Thos. W. Garner
Calvin Garner
Brunswick
Sallie Jasper
Brunewick
Zetta Garner
Salisbury
Chas. H. Garner
Brookfield
Hager Garner
Madison
Richard
Pearl Garner
Mel Sparks
Lane Utterback
Elliotts Grove
Branewick
Brunswicker
Corydon
Puncture-Proof Tires Offer in Harrison County
A local tire pitch asserts ashless no-pump tubeless tires are puncture proof for Ford sized cars. Joseph F Pinaire, Eureka Romney Indi Corydon Exchange, promotes these durable cheap tires as safe and dependable after testing. Also notes a correction: a baby girl named Elizabeth born to Dr. and Mrs. Lorenzo D Ferree of Stafford Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
Ford
Jos. F
Pinaire
Eureka
Romney
Ind
Corydon Exchange
the Democrat
Lorenzo Dferree
Stafford
Kansas
Elizabeth
Letter from Richard R. Sigler Requests Mail Forwarding
Richard R. Sigler writes from Takoma Park near Washington DC asking for his newspaper to be sent to his new address. He recounts influenza illness at Yale, a near military commission, and transfer to Walter Reed General Hospital with references to war heroes and ongoing research in bacteriology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Craig
Walter Reid
The
Democrat
Amy
Richard R. Sigler
Golden Rule Class Holds All Day Meeting at Stevens Home
Mrs. D F Stevens entertained eighteen Golden Rule Class members of the New Salisbury M E church at her home on Tuesday January 21. an elaborate noon dinner was shared. the group quilted together and elected officers for the year. new Salisbury trip planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. F. Stevens
New
Salisbury
M. E
Flyon
Mra
Elizabeth Haba
Mre
Clara Graves
Maggie Recter
Lydia Stevens
Mesdames Philip Hahn
Wm. T. Graves
Samuel Davideau
Philp Bill
O. M. Martin and Child
G. A. McIntosh
Andy Wolfe
F.C. Rast
O.C
Walk
David Stevens
Val Crandall
Peter Flynn
Dr Claud T Wolfe Resumes Eye Ear Nose Throat Practice
Dr Claud T Wolfe announces his return to medical practice as an eye ear nose and throat specialist about February 1. He will operate from the Atherton Building third floor at 4th and Chestnut streets Louisville, where he previously practiced before enlisting in the U S Army medical corps as a captain and recently discharged. His office hours are 9 AM to 1 PM and by appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claudé T. Wolfe
Democrat
Atherton
4Th and
Chestnut Streets
Louisville
United States
Claud
Harrison County
Heth Township Tobacco Sold Leads County Farmers
Harrison county farmers in Heth township led in tobacco growing with several selling crops in Louisville last week. Griff Watson, Murray Stepro, Cord Deen, Ed and Curry Tlora, Jesse Miller and Marshall Watson sold portions at prices from 30 to 40 dollars per hundred. Watson reported receiving 423.00 for a hogshead from three quarters of an acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison ‘County
Heth Township
Louisville
Griff Watson
Murray Stepro
Cord Deen
Curry Tlora
Jesse Miller
Marshall Watson
Hollidays Visit Relatives Amidillness in Boone Township
Mr and Mrs James R Holliday of Boone township visited Mrs Hs parents Mr and Mrs J Y Hudson and her sister Mrs Ezra Kopp who is quite sick at this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Holliday
Boone Township
J. Y. Hudson
Ezra Kopp
Harrison County Grangers Shine at State Session in Indianapolis
Harrison County delegates led by James Lockhart and John Kirkham attended the State Grange meeting in Indianapolis. State officers praised their service as Mrs and Mr Lockhart. Lyskowinski. Thomas. and Kirkham received recognition. District attendees included Floyd County delegates and national lecturer Ketcham spoke. The piece notes the death of Mrs. Billa Lottich of New Albany and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
State Grange
Indianapolis
James Lockhart
Chas. W. Thomas
Sam Fisher
Harrison Grange
John W. Lyskowinski
Franklin Grange
John R. Kirkham
Webster Grange
Aaron Jones
Barrison County
Thomas
Grange
Ed Kepley
Floyd County
Lawrence Brown
Wa. Pectol
Floyd
Ketcham
Algo
James Danmire
Ison County
Goodrich
Indiana Furniture Co Seeks Used Goods in Corydon
The Indiana Furniture Company of Corydon announces it is seeking good used furniture for stock. Located one door south of the county jail, proprietor John R. White invites buyers to call or bring items in. Prioritize items in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indiana Furniture Company
Corydon
John R. White
Death of Little Girl Nellie Marie Bunch
Nellie Marie six year old daughter of Rev. Joseph Bunch of Palmyra died Saturday January 18 from influenza and pneumonia. Her mother died four days earlier. The remaining seven children have been ill but are improving. A brief funeral was held at the residence by T. J. Martin and the remains were laid to rest at Horner's Chapel beside the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Marie
Joseph Bunch
Palmyra
T. J. Martin
Horner
Death of Mrs Lillian Olive Davis
Mrs Lillian Olive Davis aged 21 daughter of Charles and Martha Graam died January 17 at her Fredericksburg area home. She married William W. Davis February 2 1917 and had a daughter. Funeral held at Kay's Chapel January 19 conducted by Rev B C Babes. The deceased was a young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Olive Davis
Charles
Martha Graam
Fredericksburg
William W. Davis
Kay
Card of Thanks for Henry A. Gilham
We express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for kindness during the illness and death of husband and father Henry A. Gilham. Special thanks to Rev. J L Battram. Susan Gilham and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Gilham
J. L. Battram
Susan Gilham
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M. Griffin & Company
DELCO
Delco Light
M. R. Foster
Agt
New Middletown, Ind
Travel
Jeffersonville
Hoosier Limited
Jefersville
Watson Junction
Sellersburg
Seoburg
Crothersville
Seymour
Eéburg
Cranklin
Greenwood
Seyn
Edge
Seyma
Olig
Indianapolis & Louisville Traction Railway Company
Scottsburg
Indians
Service
Oor
Bou
Tc Oniombus
Mase O
Seymour Wit
Sonzral
610 Board of Trade
MmAlanengite
Morton
Keller’s
B. Rolls
Wee
le Nitshe Sabet
Joni H. Heth
Buileit
Corydon, Ind
Lanesville
Clifton
Jennie Dill
Young
Noty
Wea
Takomi Park
Washington, D. C
Sigler
Mia
Joseph M. Graves
New Salisbury
Claud T. Wolfe
Scott & Browne
Jatl
Death of Airs
Lilian GO. Davis
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