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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1918
Page
6
A Chicago Tribune extract decries penny wise policies for road funding and urges government action to keep roads in repair. It argues that neglect leads to higher future costs, urging states counties and towns to fill mudholes crush stone and maintain culverts bridges and drainage after every rain to preserve transportation before summer and winter seasons.
Instructions on proper flag handling and display in military and civilian settings. Covers how to raise salute positions, stationary flags, decoration rules, when to hoist or lower, and commemorative practices for the Star Spangled Banner and flag wear. Emphasizes respect, care, and prohibition of improper display, with guidance for both armed forces and civilians.
South Carolina United States Senator Tillman, age about seventy one, is reported critically ill at his Washington home after a stroke that has paralyzed his left side. He previously suffered a similar attack ten years ago. Tillman, elected in 1882 and 1894, has long served as a trusted public servant.
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled last Friday that the state prohibition act is constitutional. Four of five judges supported the decision, with Judge Don W. Spencer of Evansville dissenting, ending lingering doubts after an earlier invalidation.
Mrs Olive Parks and Mr Ira Scott of Louisville announced their marriage. The bride, widow of William Parks, resided in Louisville after his death. The groom, a carpenter, works in Toledo, Ohio, and the couple with her daughter Dorothy have moved there. Mrs Parks visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Henry Seburn, and announced the union.
County School Superintendent A Jy DeWeese completed a tour of twenty Southern Indiana counties to showcase vocational training across industrial, agriculture and home economics. Nineteen counties agreed to implement the program with remaining counties expected to join. The initiative, backed by State and Federal authorities with significant Government funding, involved meetings with county and city superintendents and school boards and public gatherings when needed.
Wesley Chapel Sabbath School plans its annual celebration on Saturday July 27 with speakers and a social afterward. The event occurs one and a half miles southwest of Valley City and invitations go to all Sabbath schools.
Sunday July 7 at 2 30 p m conventions in Heth and Posey townships. Heth Stuuckport at UW Th Church Posey Roeforth at Mo B Church Publicity Committee
The Corydon Chautauqua enters a five day session under a new tent at the Fair Grounds. Saturday featured the Fairchild Ladies Quartet and Lt. William Nichols spoke on the war effort and American democracy. Ralph Bingham and Christine Giles Company are to perform tonight, with further program highlights promised next week. An affidavit from 1915 about German barbarism is included.
The document lists names including Roscoe McLaine and Jesse L Ost among men from Thagrisetto county slated for military service at Camp Sherman in Chilieedhe Ohio. It records ranks, units, and associated scribbled notes with several lines of illegible or corrected entries.
The text presents a grieving obituary fragment for a daughter of Abr saad Tbs Wubi beset, identified as Pep Moentory and linked family names in cryptic form. It mentions a March date, surviving relatives including a father and multiple sisters, and a devotional tone about loss and remembrance in a ritual context.
Rev. Dr. John Poucher died Saturday at his Orleans home after weeks of illness and a recent operation in Louisville. He was seventy years old and survived by a son and a daughter. Poucher formerly led the New Albany district, taught at DePauw University, and had served as pastor in Orleans for five years. Funeral services were held there, with burial in Greencastle.
Sergeant W. V. Ward of Pioneer Engineer department Co. D, 1st Regiment, has returned to camp in Kentucky after visiting his parents Mrs. A. G. Ward of 307 Kingsley Street Normal. His unit trains intensely and looks to depart for trance soon. Ward earned his sergeant’s warrant and is a former Harrison County boy.
Notice to Harrison County Council members to meet at the County Auditor's office in Corydon at 1 PM on July 12 1918 to transact important business. Each member is urged to attend. Sam C Mauck Auditor Harrison County.
At the Chautauqua program a high degree of enthusiasm was shown as Miss Eleaier beaker delivered a strong address. The Montagne Light Opera Singers entertained with humor and song while William Forkell of Chicago delivered two red hot patriotic speeches on democracy. The tent was delayed but finally set up at the fair ground with performances continuing into Monday afternoon and evening.
Depauw residents report varied happenings from weather delaying early potatoes to a near-fatal railroad crossing mishap involving A. M. Briscoe and six children. A train narrowly missed them as their car stalled and damage ensued but no one was hurt. The community held a large dance at Gus Harp’s, while Charles Butterfield and family returned from El Paso Texas due to ailing wife. Updates note local draft status, travels to Valparaiso and Louisville, and a new church nearing completion at Depauw.
The article urges boys aged ten to twenty to join the war effort by working in farms, shops, and factories. It notes the wartime manpower shortage created by enlistment and demands skilled labor for wartime production, highlighting wheat threshing in the county as part of the current labor push.
The Harrison County Red Cross asks 475 pairs of socks 176 sweaters and 25 helmets. Women and girls ten and older are urged to knit with shipment by September 1. Yarn arrives late delaying plans and volunteers are sought to organize groups in additional towns.
A letter from Clarence Kannapel, a New Middletown native and former teacher and bank cashier now serving in France with the 168th Infantry, describes health, weather, air activity, and church service disruptions. The writer expresses longing for family photos and reunion, and urges local neighbors to support dependents left behind as soldiers fight to defeat Germany.
Miss Edith Stephens and Samuel M. Baxter were married Wednesday at the Stephens home with only family and close friends present. The couple planned a Ohio and eastern Kentucky honeymoon and will live with Baxter’s parents after returning. Baxter is the son of Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Baxter of New Albany and a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Sam T Wolfe. Both graduates of New Albany High School, he will graduate Louisville University next year and then enter military service.
For sale or trade A span of mules two and three years old broke to work Also a good driving horse Leo C Hottell Corydon Indiana R R 3 jy3 2w.
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