Democrats of Indiana Hold Large State Convention and Nominating Ticket
The Indiana Democratic State Convention met in Indianapolis June 18 and 19 with a large turnout at Tomlinson Hall. Vice President Marshall acted as temporary chairman and Ex Governor Ralston as permanent chair. Congressman Ferris of Oklahoma spoke, and the platform urged patriotism and female suffrage. A ticket was nominated, while a separate item reports Shelby I Heishman accidentally shot at Camp Beauregard, with family updates on his condition and a medical transfer to Louisville papers.
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Democrats of
Indiana
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
Thomas 8. Marshall
Samuel M. Ralston
Marshall
Ralston
Scott Ferris
Oklahoma
Pla
Willam
H Heishman
Camp Beauregard
Alexandria
Louisiana
Shelby I Heishman
John Hershman
Louisville
Shelby
Oryd
Zachary Taylor
Grange Picnic Planned July Fourth at Rothrock's Mill
The Spencer Township Granive No.2 FS will hold its third picnic on July 4 at Rothrock's Mill along the Blue River. Refreshments will be served on the grounds and a procure event is arranged. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
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Spencer Township
Rothrock's Mill
Blue River
Coamepter
Local Doctors Accepted for Service Orders
Dr W F Amy and Dr Irvin Lorne of this place have passed their examinations for young service. They were commissioned for service and expect to receive a salary time.
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W. FE. Amy
Irvin Lorne
Hale and Hearty at Eighty Six
An overdue portrait of Dr. Wolfe of New Albany celebrating his eighty six years. He drove his own car from New Albany to Corydon in an hour, spent weekends with his daughter and family, and remains active in conversation and public life. He practiced medicine in Corydon for years and is brother to the late Simeon K. Wolfe who founded the Corydon Democrat in 1856.
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Tr. S. Wolfe
New Albany
Dten
Applewate
Alvs. Applegute
Corydon
Walfe
Simeon K. Wolfe
Dr. Wolfe
Tie
Harvey Ss. Wolfe
New Pension Law Boosts Civil War Veterans Pensions
The act approved June 10 2073 raises pension rates for Civil War veterans to 20 per month for ninety days served and up to periods. higher tiers pay 22 to 40 per month depending on service length. Existing pensions rise automatically. new applicants must file to qualify. Harrison County War Savings Plan seeks 100 members. several residents listed as members.
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Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Congress
Sperson
Bureau of Pensions
Dune Pal
Killed in France Corporal John Jemlkins 21 in county
Corporal John Jemlkins aged 21 born in this county was killed in France in June during a battle. He belonged to the engineer departments, enlisted May 11 1917, and served in El Paso before going overseas. He was reared by his uncle David C G Agnew and wife of Rockport. His mother died when he was seven. his father four brothers and a sister survive.
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John
Jemlkins
Venres
France
Engineer Tepiments
el Paso
Texas
David CG. Agnew
Rockport
War Savings Pledge Drives June 28 Meeting Plans
Letter from J. D. Oliver Indiana War Savings Director urges all taxpayers to attend meetings or pledge by card to buy War Savings Stamps. Meetings run noon to 10 pm in designated places, with records of attendees and pledges kept and reported.
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J. D. Oliver
Indiana War Savings Committee
United States
J. War Savings
Indiana
United States Treasury Department
Treasury Department
Washington
United States Government
Woodrow Wiekson
Bids Sought for County Asylum Groceries in Harrison County
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners will receive bids for groceries for the County Asylum for the quarter July 1 to September 30, 1978. Bids are due Tuesday July 2, 1918, per requisition on file. auditor Sam C. Mauck signed the notice.
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Board of County Commissioners
Harrison County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Shuck-Dorsey wedding at Elm Street home
The marriage of Miss Mary Lydia Dorsey and Cecil Oscar Shuck was celebrated Saturday afternoon at 5 oclock at the home of the bride 311 East Elm Street with Rev I G Roth officiating. The groom is a son of Mr and Mrs Ora Shuck just south of Corydon.
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Mary Lydia Dorsey
Cecil Oscar Shuck
East Elm Street
I. If. Rothrey Olfciating
Louisville
Miss. Ora Shuck
Corydon
For Safle Polled Angus Bull Auction Notice
Fine registered Polled Angus bull, 18 months old, strong qualities for farm use. Listed as ideal for the farm. Sold by Cc W. Thomas, reference j 26 38.
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W. Thomas
Corydon Harvest Field Patriots Listed Amid War News
Attention Knights report work night on Thursday June 27 for Corydon harvest effort. Lincoln C Keller George Hurat Walter Gilham R 8 Kirkham John K Morris Amedee Dropsey Frank Dropsey Roy LaHue Frank E Watson Cecil Miles Edgar Miles Stevens Kirkham. Hobart Harper in France wounded foot in hospital. Lieut J O J Morgan from Camp Hancock Ga visits county with wife and children. Jasper N Davis family in Spencer township.
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Corydon Harvest Field
Leonard C. Keller
George Hurat
Walter Gilham
R. 8
Kirkham
John K. Morris
Amedee Dropsey
Frank Dropsey
Roy LaHue
Frank E. Watson
Cecil Miles
Edgar Miles
Stevens Kirkham
J. Oj. A. Morgan
Camp Hancock
Jasper N. Davis
Spencer Township
Harrison County Goes to Camp Sherman and Purdue Training
Sixteen Harrison County youths left Corydon for Camp Sherman Ohio to join the army as the nation fights for liberty. Additional batches head to Purdue University for mechanical training, with twenty more to be examined next week. sixty were examined last weekend and questionnaires go out to 180 registrants.
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Corydon
Camp Sherman
Harrison County
Chillicothe
Ohio
Roscoe M. Lone
Jackson Town
David C. Woodward
Washington Township
Fort Wayne
Herman W. Riechmer
Fr. J. Kcdtey
Democrat
Purdue University
LaFayette
Indiana
James St. Halliday
Boone Township
Russell Barry
Jackson Township
Wiles M. Patterson
Holliday
Garry
Patterson
Valparaiso
Inaiara
Fred Elmer Tisher
Heth Township
Charles Adolph Uhl
Solomon Charles Hendrick
Morgan Township
Trank JT. Hickman
Ramsey
David E. Cole
New Amsterdam
Navy veteran sends wife photos of wrecked submarine chaser
Mrs. Grover Best received a package from her husband in Hamilton Bermuda. Mr. Best, now in the Navy, sent pins for his two daughters and a chain for his wife. He recounts his service, including the sinking of an 8 submarine chaser, and notes his weight at 175 pounds as he enjoys his work and boosts morale for the Chautauqua.
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Grover Best
Mr. Best
Navy
Hamilton
Bermuda
Best
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Decatur
William M. Jones
Eastmount
J. B. McCartiy
Kempton
Evan B. Stotsenburg
Samuell. Callaway
Monticello
Willis A. Fox
Angora
Edward Barrett
Plainfield
Supreme Court
John C. McEnutt
Martinsville
James J. Moran
Porthand
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Hugh Wickens
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Ros. Caldwell
Winchester
Edwin FL Me Cabe
Williamsport
Shelby Heishmen
Camp Beauregard, la
Grange
Br. H. S. Wolfe
Mexico
Robert McParland
Elizabeth
John Vi. Martin
Palmyra
Fuff
Grace D Brown
Samuel (. Lopp
Mauckport
Mauckhport
fFohn Kaga
Mollie Kaga
Andrew J. Armstrong
Oliver
Secretary of the United States Treasury
Sam C. Mauck
Itarrison County
Shuck-Dorsey
Safle
Geo. H
Mac) Harper
Hobart
United States Army
Atlantic
I. James P. Good
J. P. Goodrich
Battle Front
The
Ivan Grose
Webster
Duthes Leffler
Posey Township
Reuben At
Iinleigh
Wright
Eleth Town
S. Jesse Ll. Pryce
Fraymond C. Davis
John Ff. Walther
Posey Town
Joseph Ackerman
Evans Land
Ing
Preston L. Davis
Ramses
Carl Porter Lockhart
Laconia
Charles Julius Loudon
Andrew J. Voelker
George
Herman L. May
Lucian Tirdall
Central
George Leslie Brown
Leon A. Kron
Willard Johnson
Locust Point
Walter Ralph Emily
Crandall
Willard W. Kirkham
Eliza
Beth
Genton Windel
Otto Jacob Schneider
Herman Zollman
Georgetown
Thomas Hofman
Palmyrain
Ben Frank Tindall
John Neely
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