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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1918
Page
8
Styleplus Clothes markets a range of summer suits and trousers from eight seventy five to twelve fifty with fabrics aided by volume buying. It promotes designer styling and tailored quality centered on cost per grade and features a large selection of straw hats including soft straw and yacht shapes.
Letter from Corvden Ind proposes Sunday school celebrations donate annual proceeds to the Red Cross. It urges public appeal, asks Lew oY Bannon to notify county Sunday school superintendents, to fund relief as war demand grows, and to spread the suggestion widely.
A sixteen year old French lad from Orleans, ANLRE BERLEUCOURT, writes to John W. Kirkham in New Albany. He describes seeing processions toward the front, asks for an American soldier’s address, details his family, and asks about the reader’s family. He hopes to exchange monthly letters and sends a self portrait drawn in Orleans.
The Warrison County Holiness Association holds an all day meeting at their Camp Grounds near Ramsey on Thursday July 4. Rev J S Battram of Corydon will preach in the forenoon and afternoon services. The public is invited to attend and to bring dinners to spend the day.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union observed Flower Mission Day on the first Sunday afternoon at the Christian Church with an ample program. Miss Mollie Weller led organ music and songs. Mrs Nan Cunninghath gave Bible heading and prayer. Miss Alice Williams sang Keep the Home Fires Burning. a poem by Mrs Wim. Whitenell and a duet of The Battle Hymn of the Republic followed. The WTUL noted work for portable kitchens for France. flowers were distributed to shut ins and invalids and bouquets placed on five graves at Cedar Hill Cemetery.
Miss Leona Voyles was guest of Miss Victoria Conrad Saturday night. Nora Saltsgaver returned from Milltown where she worked. Mr and Mrs Samuel Saltsgaver hosted a surprise party for Nora with many relatives present including Stella Saltsgaver Leona Voyles Victoria Conrad and Nora Saltsgaver. Amusing games and late departures marked the evening.
Valentine Cline, a respected farmer and long time resident of the county, died at his home near Corydon on June 9 after a brief paralysis. He was born December 23, 1837, married Catharine Feller in 1862, and leaves fourteen children. Funeral services were held at Heidelburg church, with large attendance and burial in Heidelburg cemetery.
Mr Eeward Tt Stiri of King's home and Miss Ettie M Girdley of Louisville were married Sunday June 2 in New Albany by Rev W f Howerton of the West Main Street Church. They will reside in New Albany and are highly regarded with many friends in the county.
Garford Trucks are available in sizes from one ton up with a new two ton model on display at the sales room. The sellers emphasize quality and urge potential buyers to consider their line.
Miss Margaret Toops of Floyd County and Mr Pinkney Kinzer son of Mr and Mrs William Kinzer of Koone township were quietly married last Sunday at New Albany. The groom is a farmer and the bride a teacher. She graduated from Corydon high School in the class of 19 7.
Twelve of his children survive the father, including Harvey Levi A and William E. Cline, with daughters Sarah Brunner Anna Wolf Rose Toler Ora Stoner Ida Baelz Mary Fiock and Maggie Mann. He leaves twenty eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He died June 17 1906 after decades of steady work and community standing.
Wheat harvests begin this week and many residents are listed with family visits. The May Red Cross report celebrates memberships and donations from Corydon and surrounding townships while Boy Scouts detail their history, training, and achievements. Community news covers health, visitors, and local church services.
The record lists individuals including Miss Janey Belle Saffer, Mr and Mrs P C Rhodes, Olga Smith, Floyd Watson, Daisy Montgomery, Karl and Russell Montgomery, and David Crecelius among attendees or referenced parties in a community notice.
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