Noah Elbert Dies at 79 in Boone Township
Noah Elbert a Civil War veteran born in Germany November 25 1839 or 1840 moved with family to America as a child and died May 13 1918 at his Boone township home He married Barbara Besemer in 1865 and had eight children Surviving are his wife seven children and a large number of grandchildren Funeral services were held at Rehoboth Church with members of Boone Lodge and the Grand Army of the Republic in attendance He was a longtime lumberman and farmer and an active community member in his era.
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Peepee
Dewry
Noah Elbert
Termer
Noan
Germany
Boone Township
America
Louisville
Barbara Elizabeth Besemer
Iaurrison County
Pehabhoeth
Joseph
Serond
Elbert
Pred Elbert
Dogwood
Ind
W. Hi. Elbert
Miles City
Montana
Elber
Remerton
Washington
Lee Herbaugh
Jordan
John Stepro
Martinsburg
Everett Brown
Julius Russell
Laconia
15Th Kentucky Infantry
Rehoboth ‘?Reebyterian Church
Boone Lodge No
Grand Army of the Republic
Fle
Death of John V Littell and family notes
John Venton Littell son of James and Eihiowa Littell born in Harrison County Indiana May. He married Derting Arnold in November and left surviving wife two daughters and four sons. He served as postmaster and state evangelist in Illinois. A funeral was held at Sims with many friends in attendance.
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John Venton Littell
James and
Eihiowa Cthiebster Littell
Harrison Courty
Ind
Gila
Pilbs
St. Seve
Com Choko
Joneshero
New
Atrs Fes Breaten
Springfield
Ates
Pharrisen
Pyren Pateedl
Reverhkardkei
Freerai
Ebates
Harrison County
Sims
Mawathan
Life in French town from a wartime letter
A March 7 1918 letter describes American troops billeted in a French town. The writer notes rough housing, scarce heat and wood, and plain rooms as rain and mud prevail. He details street layouts, a church, wine shops, and the contrast with American life, ending with plans to write home.
Obituary for Mrs. Sarah Simler of Wesley Chapel
Mrs. Sarah Simler nee Love born January 28 1854 died May 27 1918 aged 62 3 29. Daughter of Daniel Baker and Julia Love wife of David A Simler married March 22 1877 mother of six John D George Flora M David V Lerey and Chester L two sons preceded her John D March 1 1879 and Lerey IL April 12 1914. She leaves six grandchildren four sisters and three brothers alive four sisters and three brothers dead. Active in United Brethren Church class steward Sabbath school worker and motherly to children. Buried Wesley Chapel Thursday at 2 Rev Ernest N Roberts preached to a large audience. Death sudden though unexpected.
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Sarah Similer
Love
Daniel Baker
Julia
Nee Ripperdan) Love
David A. Simler
Miarch
John D
George
Flora M
David V
Lerey L
Chester L
Heavenly
Isat
Lerey
United Brethren Church
Sarah Simler
Wesley
Roy Evans in Army Balloon Service at Fort Omaha
Roy Evans, a commissioned officer in the U S Army Signal Corps, is stationed at Fort Omaha Nebraska directing balloon operations as eyes of the army. He has served at Fort Thomas Camp Zachary Taylor Kelley Field and San Antonio and values home duty while soldiers head to France.
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Roy Evans
Evans
United States Signal Corps
United States Army
Fort Thomas
Camp Zachery Taylor
Kentucky
Kelley Field
San Antonio
Texas
Fort Omaha
Nebraska
Roy
Cy. M.C. A
K. of C
France
Children Day Exercises Honor Mrs Saili K Jones
Last Sunday Corydon Christian Sunday School held a Children’s Day program with songs and recitations. Superintendent John H Heth presented a bouquet to Mrs Saili K Jones praising her missionary service and leadership with the Christian Woman's Board of Missions. An offering of 18.28 was raised to support missions.
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Corydon Christian Sunday School
Saili K. Jones
John H. Heth
Scott Township Public Schools Hold Commencement at Mt Solomon Church
The Scott Township Annual Commencement honored six graduates. Charles L. Cole, living near New Amsterdam, attended the celebration elsewhere. five others took part in addresses and diploma presentations. Rev M A Cossaboom gave a strong speech on citizen duties. ushers and musicians were noted among the attendees.
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Scott Township Public Schools
Mt. Solomon Church
Scott
Charles L. Cole
New Amsterdam
Memorial Service for Roy Leaves for Camp Box
A memorial service was held Sunday afternoon at the Laconia MM Church with four soldiers in attendance Sylvanius Steepleton Yarrow King Fred Elbert and John Greer. Rev Dennett delivered a patriotic address from Isaiah 5 7 and 20 and closed with part of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. A duet The Star Spangled Banner was sung by Reeves and Breitner as the audience mourned Roy preparing for Camp Fox.
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Laconia MM
Pennet
Sylvanius Steepleton
Yarrow King
Fred Elbert
John Greer
Revo Dennett
Lincoln
Star Spangled Tanner
Uy Reeves
Marie Breitner
Roy
Camp Pox
Priesdax
Resto Sueepule Ton
Board of Review in Session and Local Notices
The county Board of Review convened last Monday for a thirty day session to value and equalize personal property. Five members serve including Smith Askren and Sam C. Mauck with two appointees from Judge Ridley. Miles' store promotes Dolly Varden work baskets for five dollars plus a dollar forty nine in cash, offer ends July 1, 1918. tickets must be returned. Glennild Pimerson, child of Urban and family, died May 26 in Washington County after two months nine days. Services held Monday at 2 o clock. interment followed in the cemetery. the family receives community sympathy.
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Board of Review
Smith Askren
Co. Asessor
Sam C. Mauck
Thomas W. Knight
William J. Arnold
Spencr Township
Michael Herter
Corydon
Ridley
Dolly Varden
Miles
Glennild Pimerson
Urban Ieply
Washington County
Ofelock
Eld. J. Be. Boneh
Palmyra
Double Wedhing at New Middle town
A double wedding occurred Wednesday evening at the Union Presbyterian Church in New Middleton. Officiant Patterson united the couples in marriage, with witnesses and local residents noting the event as a joyous community moment.
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Everdue
Brad
Ul Uo Porsenace
New Aiddletown
Reveal
Patterson
Iadalt
Gamtermiano Aid Kitfey War Gunterman
Ethelda If
Eacbert
Eye care spectacle claim from Plottell optician tour
An ophthalmic ad promotes indoor glasses for eye strain headaches and poor vision. Plottell the optician announces a viewing in Geareetown on June 6 and 7, Thursday and Friday, offering spectacles and vision aids.
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Dor
Plottell
Eptician
Unclear text fragment from a news page
Fragmentary OCR reads as a wartime trench note with garbled names and places, including references to sergeants and possibly dates, but content is not decipherable into a coherent event or report.
Ice Cream Supper for Red Cross in New Amsterdam
The people of New Amsterdam will host an ice cream supper next Saturday night June 5 for the Red Cross. Speakers from Cearydon will address the crowd in support of the Red Cross. The public is urged to attend.
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Ac New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam
van Dee-Creapmp
Benehe
Red Cross
Cearydon
Puidie
Notice to Taxpayers Harrison County Board of Review Meeting
The Board of Review of Harrison County will meet in the County Assessor's office in Corydon at nine o'clock A.M. on Monday June 8 1918 for thirty days. Taxpayers may appear to file complaints against township assessments. Audivor Harrison County rod Mr Ira Gowden and others visited Mrs Stevens south of Corydon on May 26.
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Board of Review
Harrison County
Corydon
State Work Assist Opens for County Superintendent Deweese
County School Superintendent A. C. Deweese of this place accepts invitation to serve as Assistant Director of State Vocational Work. He is a capable educator and worker and is expected to perform well in his new statewide role.
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A. C. Deweese
Deweese
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Ezra Engleman
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