Woman's Franchise League Formed in Corydon to Vote on Public Concerns
About one hundred Corydon residents organized the 2B Woman's Franchise League in the Public Library basement to discuss public issues including electing delegates to the Indiana Constitutional Convention. Officers were elected, and speaker Mrs. Walter V. Bullett of New Albany praised cleaner politics. The group announced a May 26 meeting and invited all interested women.
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Corydon
Woman's’ Franchise League
F. A. Ulen
Dowling MccGrain
Georgia Wheat
Will Christiey
Frank Self
W. P. Hull
Walter V. Bullett
New Albany
Memorial Day Observance Plans For Rehoboth And Laconia
Utre Dahlgren G A R posts call all Sunday schools organizations patriots and citizens to meet at Rehoboth Indiana on May 20 1917 Decoration services at Rehoboth and Memorial sermon at Laconia May 27 at 239 in the afternoon with address by Thomas J. Wilson Corydon and sermon by Rev Henry McKim Commander Sylvester Steepleton reports. News from Petrograd mentions precarious government and talks of separate peace with Turkey amid Central Powers.
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Utre Dahlgren G. A. R
Rebools
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Rehoboth
Indiana
Laconia
Thomas J. Wilson
Corydon
Harrison County
Henry McKim
Sylvester Steepleton
Death of Mrs Mary Donahue in Frenchtown
Mrs Mary Donahue aged about seventy three died Sunday at her daughter Mrs Adolph Trencin home in Frenchtown from apoplexy. Funeral was held Tuesday at Frenchtown Catholic church and the remains shipped to Jeffersonville for burial where she had lived and where relatives reside.
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Mary Donahue
Adolph Trencin
Frenchtown
Jeffersonville
Mothers Day Observed Across Corydon Churches
Last Sunday nationwide Mothers Day observances were held in Corydon with services at the Methodist United Brethren and Christian churches. Carnations were distributed to mothers, sermons addressed the occasion, and children performers added to programs. Uncle John Lopp, aged 87, honored with a cake, and a senior dinner for older members capped the events.
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Corydon
United Brethren
Flynn
United Brethren Church
Fouts
Christian Church
Cossaboum
John H. Heth
Geo
Oscar Crosby
Ladies’ Aid Society
List Wanted of Harrison County Boys in Navy and Military
An office seeks a complete register of Harrison County boys now in the U S Navy and military service and those who enter service hereafter. Citizens are urged to provide the name of any relative serving and the branch entered.
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Garrison
U.S. Navy
Military Service
Harrison County
U. S. Navy
Mi6
Hoosier Elm D A R Plans Flag Day Observance
The Hoosier Elm Chapter DAR will hold Flag Day ceremonies on June 14 at 3 pm in the Graded School Auditorium. The public is invited, with a special invitation to women. Foley's Confectionery will provide refreshments.
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Hoosier Elm
D. A. R. Society
Foley
Death of Little Child in Louisville
Charles Andrew Gailey two years nine months fifteen days died May 10 at grandparents home in Louisville after a short illness from a windpipe growth. Burial in Cedar Hill Cemetery Corydon after services at Christian Church led by Rev. M A Cossaboom. Grandson of Mr and Mrs Charles Gailey and Cradle Roll member at East Meade Baptist. Mrs Leanna Tindall left for Fountain County to visit daughter Mia Roy Woone remained for a few days nearby.
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Charles Andrew Gailey
Hurley Gailey
James Cox
Louisville
Corydon
Cedar Hill
Christian Church
M. A. Cossaboom
Charles Andrew
Charles Gailey
East Meade Baptist Sunday School
The
Heavenly Land
Leanna Tindall
Fountain County
Mia
Roy Woone
Pearl Duncan dies in Arizona at age 25
The body of Pearl Duncan son of J H Duncan of Green Valley road died Tuesday in Phoenix Ariz where he had gone for his health is to arrive Saturday Funeral arrangements will be set after arrival He leaves five brothers Noble Ray Duncan of New Albany Charles Duncan Crandall Sanford Duncan Elwood Ind Montie Duncan Colorado and two aunts Ada Seburn New Albany and Montana Dowell Elwood Kentucky
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Pearl Duncan
J. H. Duncan
Green Valley Road
Phoenix
Ariz
Mr. Duncan
Noble
Ray Duncan
New Albany
Charles Duncan
Crandall
Sanford Duncan
Elwood
Ind
Montie Duncan
Colorado
Anateia
Ada Seburn
Montana Dowell
Courier Journal
Thanking helpers after cyclone barn collapse saves horses
Mr and Mrs Jas F Lockhart and Mr and Mrs George Miles express gratitude to all who helped save their horses when their barn was blown down in the recent cyclone. They sought to thank everyone personally but fear missing some in their appreciation.
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Jas. F. Lockhart
George Miles
County grange event set for August at CorydonFair Grounds
Grangers across the county prepare for an all day meeting on Thursday August 9 at the Corydon Fair Grounds. The Master of the State Grange from near Columbus and Aaron Jones from South Bend ex National Grange Master will attend with other attractions promised.
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Corydon
State Grange
Near Columbus
Aaron Jones
South Bend
Revival Meeting Opens at Ebeneezer Church Valley City
A revival began at Ebeneezer Presbyterian Church in Valley City with services nightly this week at 7:80 led by evangelist J. B. Miller of Vincennes. Good singing accompanies practical sermons. All who can should attend all services.
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Ebeneezer
Presbyterian Church
Valley City
J. B. Miller
Vincennes
Township commencement set for Auditorium tomorrow night
The township hosts a commencement at the Auditorium tomorrow night May 17 with admission ten cents. Tickets available at Rielys.
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Riely’s
Registration Board Urges Harrison County Voters to Register
The Harrison County Registration Board sits at the County Clerk’s office with five members led by County Clerk James A. Watson. Registration runs May 14 to August 20, and all voters, including women, must register to be eligible for the September election. Voters may mail in forms or register in person in Corydon. include precincts on the form. Notaries and Justices of the Peace are encouraged to assist by preparing blanks at gatherings. James A. Watson and Mrs. Watson become the county’s first registered voters.
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Harrison County
James A. Watson
J. L. O'Bannon
Sam Taylor
Clarence A. Smith
Milton W. Fank
Registration Board
Corydon
Justices of the
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