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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1918

Page

7

Local notes report fairs travel and residents in Corydon

The Corydon Democrat items note upcoming Harrison County Fair invites and county news. Mentions Miss Maud Black returning from Fredericksburg visit, Mrs Annis Spaulding of Dallas visiting Elizabeth sister Amzie Weaver, and others including Ella Jameson ill with pneumonia, Stella Baker visiting J W Doolittle, and Dr. Clarence Lockhart from Louisville visiting Corydon. Also reports work horses for sale, hay baler for sale, trips to Mammoth Cave, alfalfa findings, and Board of Commissioners August session plan plus Camp Zachary Taylor discharge of registrants Richard and Wright. Agricultural focus highlighted with Baker’s dental license and enlistment.

Local notices and visits fill Corydon area pages

Numerous short items across Corydon Indiana area recount visits to relatives by Mrs Patchshacklette and others from Louisville Shelbyville Galveston and Galena locals. travel notes include Arval Goyder Topeka trip and Prof Moody Beanblossom visiting Herrin. community picnic announced for Martinsburg August 17.

Hog shipment and local notices mark Towanda area news

John Cunningham hauled 3600 pounds of hogs to market last Thursday earning 18.75 per hundred. Mrs. William Kirkham, near New Middletown and Elizabeth, injured her shoulder recently. Carrie Flock visits Corydon relatives after an Indianapolis accident. Mrs. W D Stevens returns from Jacksonville where her husband trains Warehousing Division personnel. Towanda residents update on home purchases and local moves.

John Cunningham Two William Kirkham New Middletown Elizabeth W.D. Stevens Jacksonville Florida Camp Johnston

Local church notices and crop notes from county

Rev J A Toombs will preach next Sunday night at the U B church. On Sunday night August 11 Rev Curtis Eskew will occupy the pulpit. Pastor J L Battram will be absent two weeks for a tabernacle meeting at Yeldton Ky. J W Bratford now at Modale Iowa writes of gumbo soil and productive land. George Treece nearing harvest with 240 acres sod 65 wheat and 500 pounds twine. 240 acres corn and 8 acres popcorn. Rain is needed.

J. A. Toombs U. B Curtis Eskew J. L. Battram Yeldton J. W. Bratford Modale Iowa George Treece

Local readers renew subscriptions and note area farming progress

A. D. Fieshman of New Albany renews his Democrat sub at our office after visiting his 400 acre Harrison county farm in Washington township where 1706 bushels of wheat were threshed and livestock totals include thirty cattle and one hundred sheep. Eck Brown and son Thomas near Corydon farm corn tobacco and other crops while snakes are reported along the creek hill. Prof. O G Lidikay of Corydon Junction will be Edwardsport Public Schools superintendent in Knox county beginning September 9 with thirteen teachers.

A. D. Fieshman New Albany Democrat Brown O. G. Lidikay Corydon Junction Edwardsport Knox County Lidikay Depauw New Salisbury

Bargains and notices brighten Corydon town listings

Local ads advertise big bargains at the Hub for men and women including ready made dresses waists shirts and hose. A $230 gasoline engine haybaler is offered. Faculty and residents join visits in Corydon with travel notes and family updates from Louisville Glasford Morgan and Attica.

Hudsons Visit Shelbyville Kin and Local Officials

Mr and Mrs John Y Hudson and granddaughter Aliene Kopp visited Elmer Hudson in Shelbyville Kentucky where Elmer works as a linotype operator at the Shelbyville News. Grandpa is foreman at Corydon Democrat. County Assessor Smith Askren was appointed to appear before the State Board of Tax Commissioners in Indianapolis to help equalize county assessments. Mrs Askren accompanied him to the State Capitol.

John Y. Hudson Aliene Kopp Elmer Hudson Shelbyville, Ky Elmer Shelbyville Corydon Democrat Smith Askren Board of Commissioners State Board of Tax Commissioners Indianapolis Askren State Capitol

Germany Called Big Criminal in Global Peace Note

The article contrasts harm by Aboriginees of America with German cruelties, noting Indians are dismissed for ignorance while Germans are seen as scientifically advanced. It cites twenty three nations deeming Germany a major criminal and need for subdual for world peace, with the criminal claim to be established in due time.

America Germany

Ladies Walk to Corydon Aboard Auto Rescue

Mrs Harolld Barrett and her daughter with two other women walked from New Albany to Corydon over two days. They were refused lodging in Lanesville the first night until auto driver Mr Meech helped and gave them a ride. They explained they were on a pleasure trip and not spies.

Louisville duo run Hammer Printing Company

Thus T Boone of Louisville sends a check for a full year in advance, thanking the paper. He and Harry Ross, both former Harrison County boys, have started a successful business in Louisville as proprietors of the Hammer Printing Company.

T. Boone Louisville Mr. Boone Harry Ross Harrison County The Hammer Printing Company

Local Notices and Social Items From Recent Week

Dr and Mrs Adolph Wright of Lowisville visited his mother Mrs Peter Wright last week. Miss Jamwainle Lene attended the funeral of her aunt Mrs Levi Lene in New Albany Saturday. Verydon recently a heart shaped pin with the National Flower of Bermuda. Dr G D Haker of Crandall renewed his Democrat subscription. John Dannenfelser killed a three foot cow snake on the Jail pavement last Friday. Mrs Myrtle Johnson of Juffalo lk and Mrs Ona Johnson of New Albany visited Aunt Mrs W H Runlett last week. Many late potatoes planted as seed stock ran short. Mr and Mrs J Y Hudson and granddaughter Aliene Kopp visited son Elmer Hudson at Shelbyville Ky from Friday to Monday. Mrs James Satter left for Normal Illinois to visit her two sons and relatives remaining several weeks.

Jamwainle Lene Levi Lene New Albany Myrtle Johnson Juffalo, Lk Ona Johnson W. H. Runlett J. Y. Hudson Aliene Kopp Elmer Hudson Shelbyville, Ky James Satter Normal Illinois Marshall and Chester Satter

Lemay Couple Return From Waterloo Visit

Mr and Mrs H R Lemay of New Albany formerly of this county returned last week from a visit with their daughter Mrs Howard Dyer of Waterloo Iowa

H. R. Lemay New Albany This County Howard Dyer Waterloo Towa

Pike County Fair Attendee Brings Racehorse Entry

Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Mosier and S. A. Taylor attend the Pike County Fair at Petersburg this week. Taylor enters his horse King A. Dillard in the races.

Curtis Mosier S. A. Taylor Pike County Petersburg Taylor King A. Dillard

Boone man Charles Holliday visits Corydon friends

Charles Holliday of Boone Township visited Corydon friends last Monday. He has been blind for many years after a mule kicked him in the face.

Harles Holliday Boone Township Corydon Tharles

Toops Dropper Sees Gollar at Sunday School Event

Ww. A. Toops of Therust Point a dropper attended the St. Peter Sunday School Celebration last Thursday and was to be applied on his subscription to the Democrat.

A. Toops Therust Point St. Peter The Democrat

Subscription Renewed by Washington Township Resident

Jesse A. Hisey of Washington township paid a visit to renew his subscription to the Democrat. The editor notes Hisey as a pleasant gentleman and was glad to welcome his call.

Jesse A. Hisey Washington Township Democrat Jesse

Mrs Clyde Woottick Returns From Flatwoods Visit

Mrs Clyde Woottick returned Monday from a visit with her sister Mrs Chas Rupp in the Flatwoods. She attended the funeral of her cousin Mrs Richard Stone at Bethesda, daughter of Robert E Witt iams.

Clyde &. Woottick Chas. Rupp Flatwoods Richard Stone Bethesda Robert E. Wittiams

Flowers That Bloom Out of Season Sermon Tonight

Union Church holds services next Sunday night at the Christian Church with Rev. J G Moore of the M A Church delivering the sermon on the subject Flowers That Bloom Out of Season.

Union The Christian Church J. G. Moore M. E. Church

Rainfall Buoys County Crops Though Prices Lag

Wet spell sweeps parts of the county over the past week with more rain hoped for to help corn in the fields. Prices listed in markets show gaps as rainfall continues to influence yields and trade.

Forget-Me-Not Service at M. T. F. Church

A Wednesday prayer service at the M. TF Church honors Corydon soldiers and sailors and invites all locals. Parents of service members are urged to attend. special music has been prepared for the occasion.

M. TF Corydon Sol Diers

Family members take a ten day visit with relatives

Mr and Mrs J iluetsen and their daughters Margaret and Catherine, with Mr O Jordan, traveled to Illinois to spend ten days with sisters Mrs N Ketchum of Paris and Mrs W Skasys of Harrisburg. They returned home last Wednesday accompanied by Mrs Skages who will stay for a visit.

H. W. Gudgeon Indianapolis Maud Gutkese J. Iluetsen Margaret Catherine O. Jordan N. Ketchum Paris W. T. Skasys Harrisburg

Widow Elizabeth Scharf Visits Kin in County

Mrs. Elizabeth Scharf widow of John Scharf of Paradise Arkansas is visiting relatives in this county. She has been here a month. The Scharf family moved from Webster township over twenty years ago to Arkansas where Mr. Scharf died. Mrs. Scharf is a daughter of John Richert.

Clarence Stonecipher Attica Indiana Mr. Stonecipher Andrew Stonecipher Stonecipher John Walter Corydon Clarence National Car Coupler Company St Attica Elizabeth Scharf John Scharf Paradise Arkansas Scharf Webster

State FairCake and Pie Displays Must Use Allocated Sugar

Exhibitors at county fairs and the State Fair may not receive extra sugar or flour. Each exhibitor must use their allotted portions. Fair judges will award prizes based on compliance with federal food regulations as directed by Dr. Barnard the State Food Administrator.

Barnard

Grace Carroll to Leave Laconia for Knox teaching post

Miss Grace Carroll of Laconia visited her parents Mr and Mrs S H Carroll last week. She studies at Haute state normal Terre this summer and will go to Knox Ind after her work there to become principal of the school. She is described as a very competent teacher and the county will lose her talents when she leaves.

Grace Carroll Laconia S.H. Carroll Haute State Normal Terre Knox Ind Grace

For Sale Nine Pigs and Local Notices

Perry items include a for sale note for nine pigs by Wm Hauswald and a Mead Glascoyte from Boone township reporting business in Orsden. Also announced are the 32nd annual meeting of the Palls Holiness Association at Silver Hills in Floyd County tomorrow, and birth news from Salem Nebraska and New Middletown.

The Thio Palls Holiness Association Silver Hills Ployd County

Population drop at Indiana Reformatory due to transfers and parole releases

Jeffersonville prison saw a drop of 100 inmates sent to Putnamville State Penal Farm and 20 inmates released on parole last Monday. Pierce Fouts of Morgan Township, a prominent citizen, lies seriously ill at his home near Byrneville with Bright's disease after a period of bed rest.

Indiana Reformatory Jeffersonville Putnamville Pierce Fouts Morgan Township Byrneville Brictht

Notice of Food Administration Office Hours

The Food Administration Office will be open daily except Sundays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. All business with the office should be conducted within these hours. During fair week the office hours are 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. C. B. Hays, Federal Food Administrator for Harrison County, Ind.

Food Administration Food Administration Office C. B. Hays Harrison County Ind

A Family Reunion at Wilson Home

Mr and Mrs Joshua T Wilson anticipate a family gathering in the coming week with their children visiting from Corydon Brook ing South Dakota and Washington DC. Sons Thos J Geo and Ott reside nearby and Mrs B B Israckett, their Brook ing daughter, is visiting. Colonel Jennings Wilson of Washington DC is expected Friday.

Joshua T. Wilson Thos. J Geo Ott Corydon Israckett Brooking South Dakota Jennings Wilson Washington, D. C

Trench Training Details From Camp Sherman Reported

Prof Cobert B Jenkins writes from Camp Sherman Chillicothe Ohio describing trenches in training fourteen to twenty miles of trench network a realistic drill with French officers aiding instruction and nights of sham battles amid muddy conditions He notes the letter is not for publication.

Cobert B. Jenkins Camp Sherman Chillicothe Ohio O’trannon Corydon Ind Cobert B. Jenicins

Selected for Special Service In Mechanical Training

List of limited service men chosen for special service to begin mechanical training. Elmer L. Frown of Posey township and Howard de Ott of Morsan township head to Syracuse today. Ray Barksdale and Parry Arthur Deschamp transfer to Camp Zachary Taylor from Towa. Ernest F E Smith, Wm G Cole of Moran, and John A Wallace of Corydon depart to Valparaiso tomorrow. Armen Bottles, Elmer E Rosenbarger, Lorand S Kriscoe of Spancer township move to Indianapolis August 11, Roscoe Toler to Cincinnati the same day. On August 28 Wm J Dannreuther of Jackson township and Willie and Cecil Evans of Boone township go to Valparaiso.

Syracuse New York Elmer L. Frown Posey Township Howard ‘de Ott Morsan Township Zachary Taylor Towa Ray Barksdale Tockwell City Parry Arthur Deschamp Marshalltown Ernest FE. Smith Wm. G. Cole Moran Township John A. Wallace Corydon Valparaiso Armen Bottles Harrison Township Elmer E. Rosenbarger Lorands Kriscoe Spancer Township Indianapolis Roscoe Toler Cincinnati Wm. J. Dannreuther Jackson Township Willie Evans Cecil Evans Boone Township

Cherokee Rose of Texas Heads to Church Debut

Miss Gertrude Springer known as the Cherokee Rose, trained in New York, is presented by Thomas McGrain and Zona Mare Griswold. Daughter of Robert Springer of Grand Saline with Cherokee heritage, she will make a voluntary appearance at the Christian Church next Sunday.

Gertrude Springer Wilds Texas Thomas 8 Christian Church Harry McGram Mra. Qe

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gale Lee Evans Jacob Eriedhey Ella Catharine Richard Jameson Near James Mathena Marion Mathena Clarence Lockhart Mrs. L Ralph Ridley Chicago Great Lakes Naval Training Station Fhos. Keiler Joseph Denbo Anapolis B. F. Neely Mauckport W.O. Neely Cort Miller Stella Beanblossom Alice D. Beanblossom Heth Township Paul Argo Corydon, Ind John Martin Charles Battram Rev. Battram Mr. Martin George Moore Harry Smith John Blice Anna Moore Fredericksburg Henry Black Arlie Hudson Moody L. Beanblossom Herrin, Il Dewitt Beanbloagom Lucy Frank Mammoth Cave Kentucky J. H. Black John Black Eugene McClure McC Miss Miller Stanley Friedley Michigan Mary Bowling Camp Tylee Burgess Cleo Sieg Margaret Bartley Myra Dorsey Delbert Davis Robert Allen Edward Bartley Wyandotte Cave W. H. Keller Jr North Market Street County Council Charles Richard Raleigh B. Wright Merrill R. Baker Orleans Emma M. Canghlin Uncle Sam Mrs. Patchshacklette Mrs Eli Wheat Harry Campbell Son Pryor Indipe Co W. Cook Henry M. Walker Maysville, Ky Eph Stonecipher Jush Rughters Boswell Lebanon Hottel Mildred Feller Mae Plaster Raub Lafayette Harry Foppe Norma Galveston Emma Neely Arval Goyder Topeka Kansay Eugene Rissler Earl Ruth Quebbemen J. L. Miles Martinsburg Tom Lone Southern Indiana Telephone Company Kenneth Evaneville Mel Wolfe Chas. W. Bringle Harriet Brook Cheater Sunderland Dorothy Phylis Foresman Eli Crayden Beamsey Jacob W. Davis West Side Public Square Mr. Davis Eldridge McKinnie Lanesville Moody Beanblosson Herrin Alice Beanblossom Frank Self Frank E. Watson C. E. Fitzgerald G. B. Crowe San Antonio Dogwood Dr. Fitzgerald Meech Jacob Peer Philip Damon Will Cline Riley Cline Vernice Toler Myrtle Briles Nellie Conrad George Mauck Jacob Huntsinger George H. Wiseman Towanda Mr. Wiseman Bertha Towanda III Lexington Ili Carrie Flock Isaac Flock John E. Engleman Miss Flock Joe T. McClaran Irvin H. Sonne R. H. Humphrey Ralph Watters First National Bank J. W. Hottel Jesse Pitman Minneola Kansas Mrs. Hubar Sarah Hildebrand Charles Mathes and Baby Eli Mathes Lucy Sharp Joan Glasford John S. Martin Alice Brewster Florence Virginia Hughes Maud Allen Hughes Virginia Jos. Uhl Carl Eli Miller Concrete Washington Chas. Cunningham Mr. C Adolph Wright Lowisville Peter Wright Bermuda G. D. Haker Crandall John Dannenfelser Hauswald Mead Glascoy Orsden Gorn F. I. Rose Salem Neb Maury Mueller Cobert Jenkins
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