Glimpses of Near War Over Country
Patriotism drives enlistments as US Mexican tensions rise. Carranza notes demand US troop withdrawal and prisoners. Wilson administration moves toward possible war with Carranza’s forces. Carrizal clash leaves soldiers dead or missing. Captain Morey and colored troops cited in dispatches. Local harmony returns with Children’s Day exercises at Smiths Camp Ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Furth
Wilson
Union
Indiana
Kentucky
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Louisville
Fort Thomas
United States
Carranza
Carrizal
Mexican War Department
Jacinto B. Trevino
Cherishing
Voliman
Tevere
Mosillon
Pershing
Odo
Chihuuahua
Lewis Sidney Morey
Austin
Texas
Mexico
Morey
Foundling home volunteers in Louisville aid many children
Rev. Geo. C. Cromer and wife, based in Louisville, toured Corydon and New Middletown sharing their home for homeless babies. In ten years they cared for 296 castaway infants, working voluntarily with no pay, relying on gifts and prayers to sustain the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. C. Cromer
Louisville
Corydon
New Middletown
Cramer
The Old Peach Tree Remembered by a Child
A nostalgic poem recalls a childhood refuge under the old peach tree. The speaker describes reading, resting in a cosy nest, rabbits with long white hair, birds in flight, and the scent of blossoms that defined a summer memory.
Annual New Albany District M E Conference at Georgetown
The New Albany District M E Conference will meet in Georgetown July 11 12 and 13 with Dr J M Walker presiding and Rev Arthur Jean Georgetown secretary recording minutes Rev C E Flynn Corydon delivering an address. An elaborate program is planned and many nonmembers are expected to attend portions of the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
New Albany
M. E
J. M. Walker
Arthur Jean
C. E. Flynn
Corydon
Death of John A Harrell Pioneer and Minister
John Adam Harrell born May 29 1842 was a Harrison County farmer and Church of Christ minister. He married Maria Lofton in 1864 and had four children Otto Crayden and three others survived him. Harrell served Blue River township as trustee in 1884 and preached across Southern Indiana before dying June 21 1916 at age 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Adam Harrell
Jesse Harrell
Polly Lindsay
Harrison County
Maria Lofton
Blue River Township
Brown
Jesus Christ
God
Church of Christ
Mt. Tabor
Indiana
Otto
Harrell
F. L. Crayden
Annzie B
Della
John
M. E. Church at Central Barren Sunday Program
Church notes urge unity and faith as thousands of soldiers defend the country. Sunday plan includes catechumen confirmation, morning worship at 9:00 English service at 10:00 Christ Children and Mothers, Epworth League at 7:30 led by Mrs. Walter Diedrich. L. A. Schreiber is pastor.
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Epworth League
Walter Diedrich
L. A. Schreiber
Farm for Sale in Scott Township Near Corydon
120 acre farm offered by Schwartz Heirs features a five room house, barn and outbuildings. About 50 acres cultivated with ample water from three wells a spring and a cistern. Located on a public highway six miles west of Corydon. We must collect all accounts due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Township
Corydon
Tt Schwartz
Local arrivals and social visits in Frenchtown
Frenchtown residents and relatives are listed visiting and hosting over the weekend and past week. Names include Henriot, Martin Henriot of Georgetown, Lewis Clark, Ed Nolot, John Bush, Perry Smith, Shelby Lye, Martin Gurtz, Julius Vausha, Milton Smith, Will Vausha, and Chas Vausha. Theodore Henriot is adding to his blacksmith shop. Carlton Briscoe incurred a bad cut from stepping on glass last Thursday.
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Martin Henriot Amncle Chidren
Georgetown
Lewis Clark
Josiah Nolot
Ed Nolot
Did Henriot
John Bush
Milltown
Martin Bush
Theodore Henriot
Perry Smith
Shelby Lye
Crawford County
Martin Gurtz
Julius Vausha
Milton Smith
Carlton Briscoe
Frank Briscoe
Desirable residences and business house in Corydon
Two desirable residences and good business house in Corydon. Inquire at this office. The farmers were surely glad the rainy weather ceased in time to harvest their wheat crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Dogs Kill Sheep Near Corydon Injuring Flock
In Corydon area seven miles southwest, David Shaffer reports sixteen sheep killed and nine crippled by dogs about two weeks ago. His son Corda Shaffer shot one dog. another was killed at its owner’s home with consent. Also notes Ollie Shrigley’s return to Indianapolis for work with American Car and Foundry, joined by Julius Hughes and William Sauerheber seeking jobs.
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David Shaffer
Corydon
Mr. Shaffer
Corda
Ollie Shrigley
J. W. Shrigley
Scott Township
Indianapolis
American Car and Foundry Company
Julius Hughes
William Sauerheber
Indianapeclis
Chautauqua Opens Five Day Redpath Program in Town
The Redpath Chautauqua began a five day series at the Fair Grounds under a large tent. College students from Davenport Iowa Newcomb Tennessee and Cold Water Michigan arrived to assist with setup and operations. Prof James A Snyder and Mildred McCormick arrived to lead children's hour as the program promises an engaging blend of instruction and entertainment.
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Redpath Chautauqua
Chicago
Fair Grounds
M. H. Finger
Davenport
Iowa
Cornell College
Mt Vernon
Mt Vernon, Iown. D. H. Rosier, Jr
Newcomb
Tenn
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate
M. C. Fox
Cold Water
Michigan
Albion College
Albion
J. M. Moore
Moore
Michigan State College
Vast
Lansing
James A. Snyder
Chautauqua
Mildred McCormick
Gary
Indiana
Snyder
Jellico
Tennessee
Letter From Illinois on Crops and Subscribers
William McCollum of Chatsworth Illinois sends a year subscription to the Democrat and reports rainy weather hindering field work. He notes 160 acres of corn, 60 plowed twice, 80 acres of oats with half sown in clover, strong pastures and 25 acres of timothy, with missee Gavin and Bettie Meek visiting local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McCollum
Chatsworth
Ilinois
Democrat
McCollum
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United States of America
Carrancys Solders Ab Carrizalaur Natiow
Carrizas
Mr. Arredondo
Washington
Arredundo
Capt. Morey
Sidney
Smith's Camp Ground
Catherine Dupgins
Brea the Heart
Fern Daley
Iten Safier
Kisie Staib
Luartetic
Lecitalion
Opal Casper
Necitalion
Eintua Lee Staib
Jouike Stark
Reucilaum
Frances Tranuim
Catherine Duogegins
Sunshine
Opal Daley
Elsie Staib
Gare OF Foundlings
John A. Harrell
M. E. Church
Central Barren
Frenchtown
Theo. J. Henriot
Fred Sitcon
Clemen
Gietadinner
Ferre
Will Vausha
Chas. Vausha
Depauw
Caine
HM. Geass Brawler
Ceclare Mandey
Reardin Corgeas
Ottratel
Iohivere
Illinois
Jude Gavin
Bettie Meek
Missea Florence Smith
Margaret Getzendanner
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