Captain Davies Speaks on World War Chaplains Valor
Rev. Fred R. Davies of Charlestown Indiana spoke at a union Methodist Christian meeting about his World War I experiences as a Rainbow Division chaplain. He recalled guiding soldiers through loss and danger, aiding morale, and shaping educational efforts for illiterate troops. He praised Indiana soldiers, described battlefield scenes in France and Germany, and urged listeners to honor the soldiers by improving themselves and defending Old Glory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred R. Davies
Charlestown
Christian Church
May Frank
Davies
Methodist and Christian Churches
Indiana
Rainbow Division
France
Germany
Army of Occupation
Rev. Davies
America
Rainbow
Alabama
Manning
Berlin
Death of Jasper Fleshman at Blackwell Oklahoma
An unsigned Blackwell letter states Jasper Fleshman died near Blackwell on May 26 1919 aged 69 years and one month Funeral was at Fiefs Chapel Blackwell Rev Claud Zenor officiating burial in cemetery south of Blackwell Survivors include eleven children Morris Fleshman Corydon Indiana Irl Wichita Kansas Mrs A J Spencer Denver Colorado David E US Army three years Mrs Henry Schweisberger Mrs Will Staley Mildred Russell J Gilbert Chester and Helen all of Blackwell Oklahoma
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Blackwell
Fleshman
Oklahoma
Fief’s Chapel
Claud Zenor
Harrison County
A. J. Spencer
Denver
Colorado
David E
U. S. Army
Henry Schweisberger
Will Staley
Mildred
Russell J
Gilbert
Chester
Helen
Independence Day Religious Service at Ramsey Camp Ground
An all day religious service will be held at Ramsey Camp Ground on Friday July 4. Rev Eskew will lead the meeting continuing a several years old tradition of combining Independence Day celebrations with worship at the camp ground.
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Ramsey Camp Ground
Eskew
Camp Ground
For Sele A Ford Sedan Guaranteed in Five Times
Carries etc. The car is all eight in every way. L. A. Reamer of Corydon Indiana, a 28 4¢.
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Sele
Corydon
Ind
Community notices for church events announced
The Lanesville Tipworth Jeagus Fill hosts a cake and ice cream social on the church lawn next Saturday night. June 2. The Ladies Aid Society of Crandall M. E. Church holds a Lawn Fete at Mrs William Dyer's home Saturday night June 21. The German M. E. Church of New Salisbury schedules Children's Day exercises next Sunday night June 22. Public invited. Pastor F J Schweinfurth.
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Lanesville Tipworth
Ladies Aid Society
Crandall M. E
William Dyer
M. E. Church of
Corydon Ministers and Town News Highlight Local Affairs
Corydon residents hear of church activity and civic tasks as ministers and locals engage in repairs, farming, and business. Notables include Nicholas Bye of Webster township planning harvest, WwW Nye securing horses after losses, and Rev. Charles Martin preaching at Palmyra United Brethren church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Martin
John
Martin
Corydon
United Brethren Church
Palmyra
Charles
Corydon School Board Offers Higher Salary to Superintendent
The Corydon School Board voted to tender County Superintendent A O Deweese the position of Corydon public schools chief at a salary fifty percent above his current pay. Deweese was unavailable for comment as he was out of town, while local supporters urge him to stay on as County Superintendent.
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Corydon
A. O. Deweese
Deweese
James R Ellis Dies in New Salisbury After Long Illness
James R. Ellis, 77, died Wednesday at his home in New Salisbury from liver cancer. He served as Justice of the Peace in Jackson Township and was a Civil War veteran. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church in New Salisbury, with burial at Wolfe's Cemetery in Georgetown. Survived by wife, five daughters, two sons, a brother, and several grandchildren.
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James R. Ellis
New Salisbury
Mr. Ellis
Verna Langford
Vada
May Ellis
Wit Elis
Anna Thompson
Ohio
Ethel Evans
Crandall
Charles Ellis
South Bend
M. E
Arthur Jean
Wolfe’s
Georgetown
Jackson Township
Corydon Church Opposes War Time Prohibition Repeal
The Corydon Christian Church and Sunday School adopt resolutions protesting any move to end war time prohibition. They argue revenue and labor costs from prohibition are misrepresented and condemn liquor sym phathizers pressuring Congress. Resolutions are sent to Congressman Dunbar and Senators Watson and New.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon Christian Sunday School
Congress
Indiana
James W. Dunbar
James E. Watson
Harry L. New
Meeting of NYA and Corydon Plank Road stockholders
Notice of a stockholders meeting for the New Albany Lanesville and Corydon Plank Road Company to be held on a Wednesday in Corydon Indiana for the election of officers and other matters. Secretary treasurer Chas W Wright signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Albany, Lanesville and Corydon Plank Road Company
Corydon
Indiana
Chas. W. Wright
Secy & Treas
Sunday School Picnic at Palmyra
The U B Church directs a Sunday School picnic at Palmyra on Friday July 4. The event features speakers music and refreshments. Sunday Schools are invited to attend and participate in singing with everyone welcome to bring dinner and spend the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmyra
U. B. Church
Wheat Sacks to Let by Corydon Milling Co
Wheat sacks to let to wheat growers no charges for use call Corydon Milling Co 318-2.
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Corydon Milling CO
Song recital by Gertrude Springer in Corydon June 26
Gertrude Springer, who has studied voice in New York the past two years, will perform a song recital at Corydon M E Church on June 26 at 3 30. Admission 35c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Gertrude Springer
New York
Corydon M. HE
Man and Wife Wanted to Work on Farm by Month or Share
Help sought by J. R. White in Ramsey Indiana for a couple to work on a farm by the month or on shares. Contact Ramsey 418-ow.
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J. R. White
Ramsey
Ind
Notice for Harrison County road improvement bids
Harrison County Indiana Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for grading drainage and paving 14410 feet of road known as the Sam P. McRae road. Estimated cost 12969 dollars. Bids due July 7 1919 at 2 PM. Bond double bid. Affidavit of noncollusion required. Board may reject any or all bids. SAM C MAUCK Auditor Harrison County.
Deeds and Mortgages Entered for Record Since January
Deputy Recorder J A Miller reports 464 deeds and 146 mortgages entered for record since January. The notice cites Recorder’s office activity from last Friday June 18.
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J. A. Miller
Notice to Road Contractors Harrison County Indiana
Sealed proposals for improvement of the A. D. Fleshman road in Washington township Harrison County Indiana will be opened July 8 1919 at 2 PM. Bids require bond and affidavit of noncollusion. The board may reject any or all bids and sets completion time after letting. Auditor SAMC Mauck states terms and conditions.
Wheat Harvest Fast Under Way in Harrison County
Harvest is active with farmers cutting from Friday onward and most county wheat now ripe. If dry weather continues this week, little wheat will remain by Saturday night. Farmers estimate the yield as promising for Harrison County. MORRIS BARKH reports having dynamite and other explosives on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Notice to road contractors in Harrison County Indiana
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for grading draining and stone paving a highway about 26 625 feet long at Corydon Indiana The estimated cost 25 298 75 bids open July 1919 and the project named John J Seipel road with no extra pay for additional work Bid bonds doubled for failure and right to reject any or all bids reserved by the Board of Commissioners bidder requirements include residency of sureties in Indiana May require performance and faithful completion of the work as specified by the county auditor plans on file in the auditor's office SAM MAUCK ALC jan 19-8w
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State of Indiana
Harrison County
Board of Commissioners
Corydon
Indiana
Sam P. McRae
Office of the Auditor
Perazons
Said County
Sam C. Mauck
Harison County
State of
Washington Township
A. D. Fleshman
Samc Mauck
Court House
John J. Seipel
Sam
Mauck, A. LC
Holloway Chiropractor Schedule and Transit Notices
Dr. O B Holloway advertises house calls at 714 North Market Street on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays at 3 50 A M for consultations. H B Holloway Sailor Ind advertises departures from Corydon at 7 E A M and 9 2? A M and 7 30 P M with 1A Meech Prop 086 2.
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8. B. Holloway
M. C. Frank
North Market Street
H. B. Holloway
Sailor
Ind
Corydon
New Albany
Meech
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Captain Davies
For
Jasper Fleshman
T. Hodge
Corydon, Ind
Nicholas Bye
Webster Township
Fordaon
S. Nye
Mr. Nye
Stepro Bros
H. O. Wiseman
Spencer Township
United States Fisheries
DePauw
Blue River
E. G. Keller
Charles Keller
Keller Manufacturing Company
Chicago
Wagon Manufacturers of
United States
D. M. Miller
Rosas Davis
Columbia S. C
New York Life Insurance Co
Washington D. C
L. & E. Bank
Columbia, 8. C
Robert P. O’bannon
Henry Vogt Machine Co
Touisville
Morris Fleshman
Hazelwood
Elmer Davis
Bloomington
Illinois
Davis
Mr. Davis
Carter
William and
Lola
C. T. Wolfe
Louisville
W. H. Keiler
National Medical Ass'n
Atlantic City
Seapor
N. Y
Carleton Daniel
Capt. Daniel
Camp Mills
Wolfe
Dr. Wolfe
Ens
Piendveeubeoens
Lyne
Perth
Goryogn Schools
A. Des He
Wolfe’s Cemetery
Corydon Christian Church
Fordson Tractor
W. H. Bulleit & Sons
Morris Bakrh
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