Conscription Moves Forward As Indiana Committees Called
The Selective Draft bill has passed Congress and Indiana governors call county committees to Indianapolis to oversee registering all men 21 to 40 for military service. Debate continues on age limits and measures, while Roosevelt is praised for support and plans for a volunteer army of 100,000 are suggested. The nation seeks 500,000 troops to aid Allied efforts in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
United States Army
Indiana
Indianapolis
Goodrich
Thomas J Wilson
James A. Watson
Eli Miller
House
Senate
KILLED BY TRAIN AT AKRON YOUNG SMITH DIES
Kelso C. Smith of Webster township died after being struck by a moving locomotive near Akron Ohio. The 25 year old carpenter died en route to hospital. Survived by his parents Thomas H. and unnamed mother and siblings. funeral held at Pleasant Ridge church with United Brethren ministers officiating. Burial in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelso C. Smith
Thomas H. Smith
Webster Township
Akron
Ohio
Jesse
Iris
Pleasant Ridge Church
J. H. Toombs
United Brethren
New Middletown
W. H. Minter
Henry W. McKim
Pleasant Ridge
Benjamin
Eldon
Cecil Smith
Morris Stonecipher
Mary
Pearl Smith
United Brethren Church
Bis
Banks in Corydon Close Early for Bankers Convention
On account of the Bankers' Convention at Corydon on Tuesday May 15 both banks will close at 12 o'clock that day Corydon National Bank and First National Bank. J J Zollman a Laneaville merchant was in Corydon Monday transacting business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers
Corydon
J. J. Zollman
Laneaville
Bankers Group No 7 Plans Corydon Meeting
Indiana Bankers Association Group No 7 will hold its annual meeting in Corydon on Tuesday May 15 representing about 125 bankers from fifteen southern Indiana counties. President Sanders of Birdseye bank will oversee arrangements with Purdue’s G J Christie and ex Secretary of State Fred A Sivas scheduled to speak on state affairs and the constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Bankers Association
Corydon
Indiana
Sanders
Birdseye Bank
G. J. Christie
G. J. Christie, Head of the Agricultural Extension Department
Purdue University
Fred A. Sivas
Cultivation Conferences for Elizabeth and New Albany M E Circuit
Religious conferences listed for Elizabeth and New Albany Methodist circuits with speakers Boldrey Shearer Howerton and Young. Meetings begin 7 45 p m at multiple locations including Mt Zion Embury Moores School House St John DePauw Rogers Camp Ground Elizabeth and Bethesda across May 11 to May 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
New Albany
M. E
E. H. Boldreg
W. H. Howerton
A. J. Shearer
Church Press
E. E. Young
Mt. Zion
Howerton
Young
Boldrey
Shearer
Embury
Boldrey and
Howerton and Young
Moores School House
Rosewood
St. John
DePauw
Rogers Camap
Bethesda
Foe
Deaths: Mrs Mary Ross Dies at Home in Taylor Township
Mrs Mary Ross wife of Ezekial Ross died Friday morning at the family home near Carter's school house in Taylor township. She was about eighty and had long failing health. Survived by husband and three children Mrs John McRae Charles Ross and Luther Ross. Funeral Sunday at the Camp Ground conducted by Rev Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ross
Ezekial Ross
Taylor Township
Carter
Ross
Mis
John McRae
Charles Rossa
Luther Ross
New Albany
Young
Donations Pour In For Cyclone Relief Effort
A list documents donations received over the past week to aid cyclone victims. Contributions from numerous individuals including families with the surnames Zabel Hertling Zollman Schneider and Voelker are noted, with amounts ranging from 20 to 800 dollars, plus several totals around 100 to 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haub
Voelker
John Zabel
Seseesee
F, Zabel
Philip Blank
C. Scheider
Carl Hertling
Mary Gleitz
Jacob Bchoen
John Schneider
Jacob Dietrich
Bey
Emma Zollman
Philip Lieber
Casaeee
Katie Zollman
Chankepeite
B.S. Zommam
Wees
Dietrich
Sesnersevecane
Henry Voelker
Vesseene
A. Voelker
Henry Blank
Ceeess
Andy Schneider
Philip J. Ott
Berbbees Dsp
H. Menges
Lizzie Hertling
Elizabeth Blank
Inagcee
Chris Hertling
Henry Zabel
Herman Schoen
George Dietrich
Gustav Schoen
Fred Gruen
Louis Hussing
Revere
Kate Walther
Conrad Windish
Sehneider
Philip J. Reinhardt
Green
Clarence Roebing
Christine Lind
T. E. Amy
Jacob Gehlbach
Hiram Elliott
T. J. Ellott
Eph Stonecipher & Wife
P. A. Miller
Sesseeees
John Crayden
Saeveee
Eeeesee
Enjoyable Visit by District Superintendent and Clergy near Elizabeth
The Mc Rae home four miles southwest of Elizabeth hosted visiting clergy led by Rev. J. M. Walker of the New Albany District. He traveled by Ford from Cedar Farm after a quarterly meeting with Rev. Ralph Pearson. Also group members Rev. E L Moore and Rev. E H Young visited. they attended Moore's School House Elizabeth Quarterly Conference and preached at St John that night. Dr Walker returned to New Albany via Elizabeth, about thirty miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter McRae
Elizabeth
J. M. Walker
M. &. Church
New Albany
Cedar Farm
Ralph Pearson
E. L. Moore
Pauline
Pekin
Ford
E. H. Young
Miss Gladys Yeager Dies After Illness in Laneaville
Miss Gladys Yeager fourteen died Friday at home after pneumonia and measles. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Yeager of Laneaville and survived by a sister and brother. Funeral Sunday at M E Church Laneaville with Rev Oster. burial in church cemetery. Large turnout. parents were very ill with measles and pneumonia during services.
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Gladys Yeager
Charles Yeager
Lanesville
M. E. Church
Laneaville
Oster
Hemmer and Hirt Wed at St Marys New Albany
Mr Charles Henry Hemmer, a mechanical engineer with the Monon Railroad, married Miss Ida Henrietta Hirt at St Marys Catholic church in New Albany by Rev Father Wm F Seibertz. They will reside at 806 Cedar Bough New Albany with many friends in Corydon extending best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Henry Hemmer
Ida Henrietta Hirt
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
New Albany
Wm. F. Seibertz
Hemmer
Monon Railroad
Cedar Bough
Edith
Philip Hirt
Lanesville
Corydon
Cleanup Drive Scheduled for Next Friday
A local notice urges residents to prepare rubbish for collection next Friday with details on collection timing and curbside placement. The message emphasizes readiness and adherence to cleanup rules by households.
Roy Graves Re-Elected Attendance Officer by Board
Roy Graves was re elected attendance officer for another one year term by Harrison County Board of Education yesterday. Only two candidates ran, Graves and Blanche Christley. Graves, formerly a leading county teacher, has performed well. Christley, daughter of J J Bullett, would have also made a capable officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Graves
Harrison County Board of Education
Graves
Blanche Christley
Christley
J. J. Bullett
Donation to Cyclone Relief Committee Returned
Corydon Indiana April 28 1917 Dear Friends your favor of April 27th received for which we thank both those who gees and the untiling committe very much but feeling there are others who need this more we return the check that it may be distributed where it is most needed as we feel the com mittee are in position to know where to place it Thanking our friends for their sym pathy and kindness we remain respectfully Mr and Mrs J F Lockhart Mr and Mrs Geo M Miles This is very kind and considerate in Mr and Mrs Lockhart and Mr and Mrs Miles and shows a proper spirit.
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J. F. Lockhart
Geo
M. Miles
Lockhart
Miles
Pastor Farewell Sermon As Firnschild Leaves St Peter Lutheran
Rev. Frank Firnschild preached his farewell at St Peter Lutheran as he resigns to take a post in Cicero Indiana. He has served several years and was well liked. His last service drew a heartfelt response from the congregation. Mollie Keller provided organ and Clara Bennett sang to appreciative crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Firnschild
St Peter Lutheran Church
Miss Esther Matheny Stars in Quality Street at Macauley's
Miss Esther Matheny of Louisville Senior Class will perform a leading role in J. M. Barrie quality Street presented by the seniors at Macauley’s Theatre on May 4 and 5. After graduation in June she plans to aid the American Red Cross and attend the Chicago School of Nursing in the fall.
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Esther Matheny
Girls’ High School of
Louisville
Quality Street
J. M. Barrie
Maccauley's Theatre
Matheny
Samuel Walker
Lanesville
American Red Cross
School of Nursing
Chicago
Corydon Planing Mill Sees Closeout Deals on Doors and Windows
To close out, Corydon Planing Mill Co. offers attractive prices on doors open windows lumber and moldings. The message emphasizes discount pricing on building materials and mill products.
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Corydon Planing Mill Co
County Officials Name Precinct Draft Officers
Governor Goodrich appoints James A. Watson Eli Miller and Thomas J Wilson to the County Conscription Board and they select precinct officers to list men subject to the draft under the Selective Draft bill. Jury Commissioners Maud OConner and Ulen name petit jurors for May term. Woman's Literary Club hosts luncheon with patriotic decorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich
James A. Watson
Eli Miller
Thomas J. Wilson
Edward O'Conner
F. A. Ulen
Joseph Berg
Franklin Township
Frank Brown—Taylor
James Dailey
Horace Sonner
Washington
William M. Jacobi
Blue River
Charles Smith
Er Will J. Rhodes
Posey
Peter A. Burton
Hal Shireman
Heth
Wm. J. Mauck
Scott
Frank Hickman
Spencer
Carl Shuck
Webster
Andi
The Fly a Danger to Health Warns Against Insect Spread
The article warns flies carry germs and may spread typhoid fever and possibly infantile paralysis. It urges housekeeping to prevent infestation and promotes an anti fly campaign in April through June, noting farms and suburbs as breeding grounds and the migration of newborn flies to towns.
The Steady Subscriber Praised in Valley Times Star
Rev. M. C Patterson of Mott visited Corydon yesterday and praised the paper for its loyal readers. Mrs. Patterson, ill with measles and pneumonia at Ramsey, has improved but cannot yet return home. she cared for her daughter Mrs. B E Kellem and both fell ill with measles followed by pneumonia two months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C Patterson
Mott
Corydon
Notice to Non-Residents in Harrison Circuit Court
The State of Indiana Harrison County notices nonresident defendants in a partition suit. Plaintiffs threaten action unless defendants Toops Toops Sweeney and Sweeney appear at the September term on September 10, 1917, at Corydon Court House to answer or demur. Court seal confirms appointment.
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State of
Indiana
Harrison County
Harrison
George G. Kerr
Katie F. Kerr
George P. Toops
Mary Toocps
Geoge K. Gwartney
J. B. James
Fle
John B. James
George LB. Toops
Mary Toops
Cleveland Sweeney
Ruby Sweeney
Charles Sweeney
Harrison Circuit
Corydon
A. D
James A. Watson
Merk
Harrison Circuit Court
Notice of Final Settlement for Andrew Sohers Estate
Administrator of the estate of Andrew Sohers files final settlement with the Clerk of the Harris Gan Circuit Court and will present scoouns and vouchers for examination on the May 1917 date. Heirs and legatees must appear to prove heirship. Kirkham & O Barneu. attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Sohers
Harrigan
A Ve, Kirkham & O'Barneu
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Europe
Germany
Col. Roosevelt
France
County
Corydon National Bank
First National Bank
Hemmer-Hirt
Price
Oppositej
iOur
Cyclone Relief Committee
Corydon, Ind
St. Peter
Macauley
Harrison Township
Pr’ct
Willard H. Denbo
D. M. Rowland
J. W. Turley
Albert McGrain
Edward Keller
Boone Township
Emery Brown
John R. Steepleton
Clee Sherman
Wr. H. Longbottom
Fred Bierley
E. L. Smith Weat
Willis H. Enlow
Charles L. Redden
Pr'et
Francis A. Evans
John R. Kirkham
Jackson Township
Edward C. Sappenfield
Frank Pearson
Taylor
William H. Stewart Jr
Scott Township
Columbus D. Maud
Petit Jury
Ruth E. Funk
Ed Keller
Woman’s Literary Club
Wm. Huff
Frank Jordan
Herry Kepner
Roy LaHue
BR. L. Miller
Dowling McGrain
Wm. Mitchell
Frank Self
A. Aleo
Thomas VanHook
Ed Kelder
Victor Wright
Mre
Ella Funk
Valley Times-Star
Newville
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