County Agricultural Production Committee Organizes in Corydon
The County Agricultural Production Committee met in Corydon last Saturday to organize. They elected Ar. Davis as Chairman and Mr. Williams as Secretary and appointed twelve township members plus two from Harrison to form the new body. A letter from H. A. Stevens urges wheat production methods and outreach to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ik. EF. Davis
Jackson Township
John L. Windell
Washington Township
Wm. W. Williams
L’ranklin Township
Corydon
Ar. Davis
Mr. Williams
Harrison
H. A. Stevens
WF. C
Davis
Barrison County Fair Appeals to Local Residents
A speaker extols the county fair as a home institution offering direct community benefit. The audience learns from neighbors and compares methods, gains ideas, and discovers money-saving shortcuts. The Barrison County Fair is set for August 21 to 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrison County Fair
Camp Meeting of Harrison County Holiness Association
The fourteenth annual camp meeting of the Harrison County Holiness Association runs August 9 to 18 on grounds near Ramsey. Daily services at 9:36 a.m., 2 p.m., and 7:08 p.m. led by Rev. Monroe Weyhinger of Upland and Rev. C. C. Davis of Evansville. Ten days’ meals and lodging available with meals 85 cents each at the hotel on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Harrison County Holiness Association
Ram
Monroe Weyhinger
Upland
C. C. Davis
Evansville
Mrs Loudens Hotel Opens In Gordon Democrat Building
Mrs Celestia Louden leases second and third floors of Gordon Democrat building to operate a hotel and rooming house. Eleven rooms will be fitted with fresh paper, paint, carpets, and furniture plus modern plumbing for comfort. Brick walls keep buildings cool in summer and warm in winter as she expands services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celestia Louden
Gordon Democrat
Funke Funk and Miss Mildrew Curts Wed in New Amsterdam
Carts Funk and Miss Mildrew Curts united in marriage Friday at Central Church with Rev. C K Dillman officiating. The couple’s families are named Curts and Funk of New Amsterdam. Oscar Crosby of Farmers Mercantile Co. served as transportation. Witnesses included Luther Sonner, Miss Daisy Sonner, C O Crosby, Mrs. Dillman and baby. friends extend best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildrew Curts
Ollve Funk
New Amsterdam
Central
C. K. Dillman
Olive Curts
George Funk
Oscar Crosby
Farmers Mercantile Company
Luther Sonner
Daisy Sonner
C. O. Crosby
Diliman
Baby
Fair Premium List Published in Democrat Issues
The Democrat completes the Fair Premium List in this issue with more than a page. The full Premium List appears across the July 10 17 and 24 issues, detailing all first and second premiums awarded at the Fair from August 19 to 24. Subscribers with those issues can access the complete list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
Farm youth ships seven fine hogs to Louisville market
Arford Berge of Heth township drove seven Spotted Poland China hogs to Louisville last Friday. The eleven month old pigs weighed 2325 pounds and sold for 18.35 dollars per hundred, bringing Mr Koere Foilake 420 dollars in the Rogge truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arford Berge
Heth Township
Louisville
William Foilake
Central
Mr. Rogge
Koere
Dies of cancer ends life of John Ems near New Salisbury
John Ems, 57, of near New Salisbury, died Friday July 12 at 5 p.m. after a long stomach cancer illness, confined to bed four weeks. Survived by six children Fred, Jacob, Wooster Peter, Bertha, Lydia, Olivia. Fred in service at Camp Besutre gard La. Mrs Ema died twelve years ago. Funeral Monday July 15 at St Michael's Bradford. Father Gorman officiating. Born and lived nearby. Miss Barker at St Peter's celebration Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ems
New Salisbury
Fred Andrew
Jacob Isadore
Wo. Peter
Bertha Catharine
Lydia Thresia
Olivia Mary
Fred
Sam
Camp Besutregard
Ema
St. Michael's Church
Bradford
Father Gorman
Biggest Tomato Patch Ever Planted Near Corydon
Four miles north of town on the farm sold by Tom Lee to Louis Stoy, seventy acres were planted with tomatoes by Prof. WH Gudgeon and his crew after leasing 100 acres for the project. Beans and potatoes occupy the remaining thirty acres as cultivation continues. The effort is praised for energy, leadership, and community support from Corydon businessmen through the Corydon Commercial Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lee
Louis Stoy
Corydon
Corydon Commercial
Gudgeon
Crandall Obituary Notices July 16 192?
Francis Marion Crandall died Tuesday evening July 16 at his home in Mott after months of frailty and a paralysis. He was eighty two, twice married, survived by his second wife, one son Everett Crandall of Chrisney and three daughters Mrs. Robert Crawford Georgetown Mrs Emma Temple county resident and Mrs James Wolfe New Albany. Funeral Thursday July 18 conducted by Rev Pearson and burial in Bethlehem Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Marion Crandall
Mott
Crandall
Mary Thomas
Everett Crandall
Chrisney
Robert Crawford
Georgetown
Emma Temple
James Wolfe
New Albany
Pearson
Dethlehem
Fait at Marengo Seeks Public Help for Agricultural Betterment
The Fait at Marengo invites community involvement to advance agricultural improvements. Officials urge residents to participate in upcoming meetings and share ideas to boost local farming efficiency and sustainability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Death of Johan W Varner in Oakdale
John William Varner aged sixty died at 2112 Bohan non Avenue Oakdale at 1 30 yesterday morning from a complication of diseases. He was an engineer at the Board of Trade Building for years and is survived by his wife four children two sons and two daughters Mrs Fred G Rudtoff Miss Irene Varner William T Varner and Sergt Hoy FE Varner Camp Shelby Miss The funeral will be held at the residence tomorrow at 2 pm and burial will be Evergreen Cemetery. Mrs Warner was formerly Miss Kaunice Lynch Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John William Varner
Bohannon Avenue
Oakdale
Varner
Board of Trade
Fred G. Rudtoff
Irene Varner
William T. Varner
Louisville
Sergt. Hoy
Four year old mare and two cows on Hottel's cale in August
A four year old black mare and two fresh cows are reported at Hottel's cale on August 6. The note lists the livestock incident with minimal details and no further context.
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Hottel'’s Cale
Death of Mrs Bertha Tyler at Crandall
Mrs Bertha Tyler of Crandall died Saturday July 18 at her father Abraham Thomas home after a long illness. She was 33 and survived by her husband Bert Tyler and three sons. Funeral services were held at the residence Sunday July 14 conducted by Rev O J Oster and burial followed in Bethlehem Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Tyler
Crandall
Abraham Thomas
Bert Tyler
O. J. Oster
Bethlehem Cemetery
Patriotic Speeches and Drills Planned at Marengo
Citizens will attend patriotic speaking events and drills in Marengo as the program highlights community spirit and civic observance. Local organizers invite residents to participate and observe the planned activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Mrs. Kate Ralph Dies in Louisville at 79
Mrs. Kate Ralph died at her Louisville home after a two month illness. Funeral services were held in Louisville and burial followed in Seymour Indiana. She was a daughter of the late John Lane and formerly of Corydon. Survived by two daughters Ida Rainey of Louisville and Cora Gross of Indianapolis, one brother and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Ralph
Louisville
Seymour
Indiana
Ralph
John Lane
Corydon
Fleeves
Ida Rainey
Cora Gross
Indianapolis
Owenscoro
Kentucky
Amelia Morris
Denver
Colorado
Anna U Christley
Orvdon
Memorial to Mrs Sarah Daley Died at Daughter's Home near New Middletown
Mrs Sarah Daley died at her daughter Mrs Oliver Payton's home near New Middletown on July 16 1918 aged 75 years 4 months and 20 days. She leaves four daughters and one son Adaline Payton Cora Burks Ellie Roudenbush Alice Hubbard and Bennett Daley. Funeral held at Shiloh with Rev Patterson conducting and burial in nearby cemetery. An absent one from us is gone a voice we love is stilled a place is vacant in our home which never can be filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Daley
Oliver Payton
New Middletown
Re. Adaline Payton
Cora Burks
Ellie Roudenbush
New Albany
Alice Hubbard
English
Bennett Daley
Shiloh
Patterson
W Clyde Martin Hired to Teach Vocational Work
Palmyra resident W Clyde Martin has been employed to teach vocational work in Corydon and Harrison township schools. He began duties last week, replacing Prof McKenney who resigned to move to Florida. Martin, a graduate of Winona School of Agriculture, brings years of experience and a strong fit for the position. Humphrey and Saffer announce a new supply of Model 90 B Overland Touring Cars as best values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Clyde Martin
Palmyra
Corydon
Harrison Township
Prof
Martin
McKenney
Florida
Winona School of Agriculture
Humphrey & Saffer
Hoosier Soldier Updates From Camp Belvoir Letter
Wa H Davis writes from Sub Camp Belvoir Med Dept Camp A A Humphreys Va noting Nevil Frank to France and his transfer into the 57th Engineers. He recalls leaving Corydon March 29 and praises the camp, officers, and service while sending warm regards to Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Belvoir
Old Harrison
H. Davis, Base Hospital
Camp Belvoir Med
Camp
A. A. Humphreys
We Want To See You At This Regional Exposition
Invitation to a regional exposition highlighting agricultural horticultural industrial and mechanical progress. The message promises learning new ideas and profitable insights alongside entertaining exhibits amusements races and other fair features for a pleasant informative experience.
Wheat to hold for now, urge farmers to delay sales
Food Administrator K Hays urged farmers in a Democrat notice to hold wheat and not rush to market. He cites railroad strain and need for ten rail cars at Corydon to relieve mills and elevators from two weeks of incoming wheat, suggesting those who can hold should do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Hays
Democrat
Corydon
Sunday School Picnic at Old Goshen Church
The Laconia M. E. Sunday-school will hold its annual picnic at the Grove of Old Goshen Church, two and a half miles north of Laconia, on Saturday August 10 1918. A good program is planned and the public is invited. Committee on Arrangements includes Mace Lopp Seward Melton and Curry Beanblossom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laconia M. E
Goshen
Laconia
Mace Lopp
Seward Melton
Curry Beanblossom
Big Fair Attraction Promises Crowd Pleaser August Visit
The notice invites readers to take time off during fair time to enjoy the largest, jolliest crowd at the Marengo fair from August 12 to 16. It promises old friends, new acquaintances, welcome chats, music, and a memorable experience with Ferris wheel and liberty guards drawing attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Death of Five Month Old Jesse Morris Miller
The five months old son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Miller died at their home in Heth township last Monday morning July 22 after a two week illness of Cholera Infantum. Funeral services were held yesterday at Mt Zion church near Mauckport by Rev J L Battram of Corydon and burial followed in the church cemetery. Survived by father mother two brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Morris Miller
Jesse Miller
Heth Township
Mt. Zion Church
Mauckport
J. L. Battram
Corydon
For Sale Eight-room House with Porches and Garden
An eight-room house with bath two large porches rear screened yard water and electric lights. Includes garage barn store-house coal shed chicken park large garden ample fruit and shaded lawn. Desirable home. Price via L A Meech. July 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A
Advertisers in Fair Catalogue Delayed Feature
The Democrat reports the premium list write up for sixty advertisers in the Fair Catalogue has been delayed a few weeks but is planned for next week’s paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Democrat
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County Agricultural Production. Committee
J. F. Gettesfinger
Morgan Town
J. W. G. Louden
Spencer Township
David F. Stevens
David KF. Adams
Blue River Town
Wilbur
Boone Townships
Clarer Ve Celvin
Taylor Township
Jesse Gwartney
Heth
Wiliam Cromwell
Posey Township
Fred Stoker
Washington
David Shatter
Dowling Mcttrain
Harrison Town
Jacob Sehneider
Webster Township
Walter Lussaburger
Scott Town
Voelker
Franklin Township
Fetter
France
States
Lee
Harry
Ray W. Stevens
Co. K
120Th Inf
Ray. P. S
Nome
Ramsey
Sey
MRS
Miss Barker
St. Peter’s
Harrison County
Johan W. Varner
Pump
Oxford
Lot
W.H. Keller Co
Vesey
Nevil Frank
Mr. Frank
Manckport
57Th Engineers
Harrison County Fair
Little Son
Amands Quiverman
Brawley
Elimore Crecelius, Atty
George W. Baylor
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