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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1918

Page

5

Cotner Fires At Neighbor In Louisville Shooting

Lee Cotner formerly of Elizabeth county shot at Frank Tangora after a party disturbance near 1017 West Jefferson Louisville. Tangora escaped injury though a pocketbook and cash were damaged by a bullet. Tangora charged with disorderly conduct and Cotner with shooting at without wounding. Both men were released on bond.

Lee Cotner Elizabeth Louisville Louisville Courier-Journal Frank Tangora West Jefferson Street Lee Conner Cotner Tangora Dupin Sullivan Cotter Lee Wm. E. Cotner Leslie R. Farnsley

Dedication of Service Flag at St Johns Lutheran Church

The St Johns Evangelical Lutheran church near Lanesville Indiana held a May 5 1915 patriotic program led by the Young Peoples Society. Speakers included Rev Schreccer Township Council of Defense member Geo Ellwanger committee for Liberty Bonds J Zabel and J J Zollman with songs by all and remarks on Red Cross work. Franklin Township reported bond quotas met with church members contributing $900 for Liberty Bonds and a possible glee club formation.

Young People’s Society of St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church Lanesville Ind Schreccer Benner Wm. J. Blank Geo. Ellwanger Township Council of Defense J. Zabel J. J. Zollman Filwanger G. Zabel Franklin Jownship St John's Lutheran Church Franklin Township St. John's Lutheran Church St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church Red Cross

Mad Dog Bites Two Children In Local Townships

A mad dog belonging to the Tuell family bit Lula Tuell of Taylor township on the wrist and Willard Tuell Jr. of Posey township on the fingers last Thursday. The children plan to seek Pasteur treatment in Indianapolis this week. The same dog had bitten several animals nearby, and the new case is thought to be its second bite.

Lula James Tuell O. Taylor Township Willard James Tuell Jr Posey Township Jr Tuell Indianapolis Pasteur

Call to Settle Accounts for Medical Goods

Charles F. Sands has left accounts for medicines sold to rare song parties now in our hands for collection. We request immediate settlement of these accounts. Kirkham & O'Binnon.

Charles F. Sands Kirkham & O'Binnon

John Fosters sale to offer farming implements May tenth

Farmers will gather as farming implements and all finds are put up for sale at John Fosters auction on May 10. The event showcases a range of equipment and related farming items for bidders.

John Foster

Quality Oak and Mahogany Dressers In Stock

We offer a range of dressers in oak, mahogany and quartered oak with affordable prices. Also featuring easy chairs and rockers to suit every room. Upholstered leather and tapestry pieces add style, with a splendid rocker priced at 340 dollars. Sewing rocker offered at 2.00 form price and 2.50 formerly.

Red Cross Ridiculed Lies Prompt War Officials Probe

The Red Cross faces rumors amid wartime, with officials vowing to investigate every false claim. A letter from a soldier in France alleged price charges, which is denied by the organization. Directors warn that repeating such stories harms war efforts and will be prosecuted.

American Red Cross The Red Cross Bulletin France Red Cross

War Savings Meeting Set For May 10 In New Albany

A meeting to promote War Savings Stamps will be held in New Albany on Friday May 10. Samuel Eisby chairs the district and W P Hull chairs the county. Postmasters are urged to attend and the Indian W S Bulletin reports county sales to April 2 totaling 27700 with apportionment 3404 649. Also notes military news from Flanders and Italy and local items from Harrison county including two Lofton sons in France Curtis Elmer and Clarence A. Elmer. Curtis was buried by shell dirt briefly and rescued. Wedding announced for Edna Ellen Beach and Joseph Edward Reisert at St Michael's Bradford. Mrs. Clara Armbruster and daughter from Indianapolis attend. Armbruster will be bridesmaid. Mrs. H J Baker and son Joseph of Kingsport Tenn arrived. husband is a surgeon in the East awaiting orders for England.

New Albany Samuel Eisby W. P. Hull W. S. Bulletin Harrison County John Lofton Blue River Township Corydon France Fort Leavenworth Kansas Edna Ellen Beach George Beach Greenville Township Joseph Edward Reisert St. Michael's Catholic Church Bradford Jano Bracher Clara Armbruster Indianapolis Misa Armbruster H. J. Baker Joseph Kingsport Tennessee England Thomas 8. Jones County Council of Defense J. G. Moore M. E. Church M. A. Coasaboom Moore

Five More Harrison County Youths Leave for Army Camp

Five Harrison county boys departed Corydon for Fort Thomas Kentucky last Saturday. Oscar H Singleton was chosen to oversee the group during transit to the camp. A public service at the courthouse honored the group with songs, speeches, and prayers stressing democracy and sacrifice as war continues.

Harrison County Corydon Fort Thomas Kentucky Oscar H. Singleton Andrew A. Askren Kimner Bruce Frank L. Flubr Edward A. Kintner

Trustee Announces Weekly Office Day in Taylor Township

The trustee fixes Saturdays as office day starting April 20 1918 at John Hink's store Buena Vista from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to transact official business. William H Stewart trustee. Also notes the marriage of Curtie G Miller and Stella A Neanblossom in Jeffersonville on May 1.

John Hink Buena Vista Curtie G. Miller Stella A. Neanblossom County Jeffersonville Suau

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Mad Dog Steve Public Square Flanders Mucho Italy W.H. Bullett & Sons Incorporated Rev. Moore Court House America John H. Heth Jame Brewster Jos Pinaire W. H. Bullett & Sons Incorporated Trustee’s Taylor Township William H. Stewart Bullet & Sons Mapongeo Palace VY. H. Bollett & Sons Incorporated Bae Morton Indiana Henry H. Wise Said Walter J. Sampson United States Tad Catherine Miller Kirkham & O'Bannon Atty William Daniel Admr Mi-Ow
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