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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1918
Page
9
Local notices report farm sales at W. Bulleitt & Sons, calls for threshing machinery, and stock offerings. Lost books and pockets prompt rewards. community updates include family visits, military service, and high school alumni events. Civil Service exam planned for Depauw post office. local businesses advertise goods and services.
Enthusiasm runs high as Harrison county reports early over the top results for the Red Cross drive. Posey leads with 920.80 dollars from a 492 dollar quota, while Harrison, Spencer, Taylor and Webster also exceed goals on day one.
The marriage of Mildred Irene Williar and First Lieutenant Clinton D. Bowman was quietly solemnized at the First Presbyterian Church in Dallas on May 18. The couple, both with strong ties to Harrison County and church communities, receive congratulations from The Democrat.
Clent on George Walker aged fifteen son of Mr and Mrs Charles Walker of Franklin township died at 3 30am last Wednesday May 15 after a short illness of acute indigestion. He had been deaf from childhood and studied at the Indiana State School for the Deaf and Dumb in Indianapolis. Survived by his parents two brothers and one sister. Funeral held at St Peter Lutheran Church with pallbearers from his class.
John T. Henson Post of Lanesville announces Decoration Day services at Pfrimmer's Chapel at 10:00 a.m. and in Lanesville at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Toombs and Rev. Oster will deliver addresses at the two locations. A program with patriotic songs will conclude each gathering, inviting wide participation and urging flowers to honor veterans and the fallen. By order of Commander Fost J. W. Blumé and Adjutant G. G. Schaffer. Also promote Deering Binder sales by WY. H. Bullett & Sons, Inc.
Jacob Bruce of Corydon marries Maggie Lynch after guiding her to their wedding in Scott township. A group including Henry Dietrich and Hurles Dietrich toured Mauckport in Dietrichs automobile for a fish feast. Otto Kopp of Webster township writes from France after serving at the front. Spence Webb visits Corydon relatives after moving to New Albany. Lena Yeazer Anna Schickling Edna Kimberger of Louisville spend weekend with Miss Hessye M Meech. Alma Shuck Alliene Brown travel to Indianapolis for Mrs Blaker's Training School.
Notice announces Jesse A Toops as administrator of the estate of William S Toops, deceased, Harrison County Indiana. The estate is stated to be solvent. Clyde Lottick is the attorney handling the matter.
Band members Baail A. Byrne and Keen Irwin lead the d8th Infantry Band from Camp Zachary Taylor in Leavenworth for the Red Cross Drive. Louisville visitors Mrs V J Bullett and Edwin stay with relatives. a lost ruby and diamond ring offers reward at the Democrat office. Rawlings Warner, in service at Camp Zachary Taylor, spends Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Wagner of Crandall.
Mrs Esther Sutton Phieffer returns to her Louisville home after visiting her aunt Mrs L A Meech for a few days.
The Crandall A. B. Church Sunday School will dedicate its Service Flag next Sunday evening May 26 at eight o'clock. The stars honor local boys in Uncle Sam's service with names Lee Seheler Norman Utz Jesse Shields Edward Emily Rawlings Wagner Curtis Wolfe George Nye Henry Scheler William Hattell and William Coombs. William Coombs died at Camp Shelby Mississippi.
The Corydon High School Senior Class social functions are written up and ready for press but held for next week due to full space. Other news items are postponed for the game reason. Dr and Mrs J Carlton Daniel of Indianapolis visited local relatives Wm Daniel and W A Keller families.
The memorial service for the old soldiers will be held at the Christian Church next Sunday morning. Pastor M. A. Cogsabeom will deliver the sermon.
Robi Davis Lewis M Wayne and William Stevens from Boone township recently visited Columbus Indiana on a business trip. Deering light-running mowers claim superior hay and grass cutting ability compared with other mowers on the market. See them at W H Bullett & Sons Inc.
Local advert announces Deering hay rakes and sickle grinders for sale through V 41 and the firm Bulleit and Sons. Contact details and pricing are provided in the short listing.
Mrs. C. C. Hubbard offers plant picks at 10c a dozen including large double Crego Astors Scarlet Sage garden sage and Mango pepper. Also promote Pivot Axle Riding Oliver Malta Buckeyer Cultivated by W. H. Bulfoit & Sons for corn crop cultivation.
Dalph Troncin of Depauw thanks the St. Michael Church organist and singers at Bradford for their effort in the wedding mass of Zettiiney and Anthony Trauer.
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