Death of James Glenn Union Soldier Dies at 81
James Glenn of Corydon died Sunday morning from a stroke suffered three days earlier. He was born in Virginia November 20 1844 and spent most of his life in the county. A Civil War veteran in Company K 59th Indiana Volunteer Infantry he left eight surviving children. Funeral services were set for 2 PM at the Corydon M E church conducted by Rev C E Flynn and Rev N Fouts.
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James Glenn
Corydon
Glenn
Orlan Conrad
Mr. Glenn
Virginia
59Th Indians Volunteer Infantry
James IE. Glenn
Birdseye
Kate Wilbermisdorfer
Chicago
Mary Harris
Guymon
Oklahoma
John L. Glenn
el Paso
Texas
Cortez M. Glenn
Shenandoah
Towa
Lou Reas
Cora Conrad
Coryton
Hugh Glenn
French Lick
Clara Kopp
Corydon M. E
C. E. Flynn
M. E. Church
N. Fouts
U. B. Church
War Zone Hospitals Stock Allen’s FootsEase for Troops
Wartime merchandise note states hospitals order Allen’s FootsEase antiseptic powder for soldiers feet to ease pain and swelling and aid walking. Advertisement also promotes Zhem3itw Ladies’ silk mercized hose at 15 cents and HBerman’s Cut Price Store promotions.
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Allen
Hberman’s
Memorial Sunday Sermon for War Veterans at United Brethren Church
The community observed Memorial Sunday with a sermon for war veterans by Rev. N. Fouts at the United Brethren Church. Nine veterans attended the morning service as lingering survivors of the six wars era, sharing touching patriotic words. Also notices list farm stock for sale and a Tulsa relocation letter about subscrip tions and enrollment in a centennial association.
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N. Fouts
United Brethren Church
Gerdon Wins Third Prize in Hancock Contest
A. L. Gerdon of Southern Indiana earned the third prize in a John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. contest for agents. The Boston firm credited January 1 to May deadline, counting paid and issued business only. Gerdon, in a six county district, received a gold handled engraved umbrella.
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A. L. Gerdon
John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co
Boston
Indiana
Sharp Note Demands Neutral Rights From Britain and France
President Wilson sends a sharp note to Great Britain and France declaring the United States will no longer tolerate illegal practices by allied powers that interfere with neutral mails and infringe on American citizens. The note demands a rapid, radical change to restore U S neutrality and full rights.
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Wilson
France
United States
Farm for Sale in Oil Belt at Dogwood
55 acre Dogwood farm in oil belt with a productive gas well. Tillable land includes eight acres of timber. Features a good seven room house and a large barn. Contact the big office for details.
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Bridgeport
Posey Township
Taylor, Boone and
Webster Township
New Albany
Dogwood
Spencer Township Holds Annual Commencement Ceremony
On May 13 the Spencer township schools held their annual commencement at the Moberly M. Ss church before a large audience. Fourteen graduates spoke on topics from Duty to Our Common Schools while the Ramsey Orchestra provided music. diplomas were presented by Superintendent A. O. Deweese and benediction given by Rev. Myers McKinney. J. W. G. Loudon serves as Trustee.
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Spencer Township
Moberly M. Ss
Ramsey Orchestra
Myers McKinney
Blanche Harmon
Elva Engleman
Adolph Schuppert
Mary Hannel
William T. Pinaire
Frances Sieg
A. O. Deweese
J. W.G. Loudon
Centennial Spirit sermon on patriotic memory and progress
Rev. Cossaboom delivered a Sunday sermon on the Centennial Spirit urging focus on history and heritage. He urged every level of society to value the past, stressing that forgetting history weakens loyalty and progress and that current generations must pass improvements to future citizens.
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Cossaboom
Bean elected Corydon Schools superintendent
Prof Walter D Bean, longtime Corydon High principal, has been chosen superintendent for the coming year. A Corydon High graduate, he taught physics agriculture and physiology, then seven years at a Chicago Heights high school. He is described as a fine scholar popular with students and staff, with strong ideals for school and town.
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Walter D. Bean
Corydon
Prof. Bean
Milton W. Bean
State University
Chicago Heights
Bean
Local Option Election Planned in Webster Township
A petition in Webster township calls for a local option election. One saloon operates at New Middletown with J. E. Hedges seeking renewal at the June Board of Commissioners. If approved, the sale of liquor could be barred and the saloon closed within ninety days, part of the license fee returned. Wiseman of Depauw reports twelve pullets laying 177 eggs in sixty days from Funk Poultry Farm in McLean Illinois.
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Webster Township
New Middletown
J. E. Hedges
Board of Commissioners
WH. O. Wiseman
Depauw
Funk Poultry Farma
McLean
Illinois
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Strotter
Shoe Department
W. L. Douglas
Oxfords
Men’s Department
Palm Beach
Tee
Notion Specials
C.P. Trotter & Company
Corydon’s Quality Store
Rev. Fouts
Prude Jersey
Thos
Crecelius
C. O. Hays
Tulsa
Okla
Old Capital Centennial Association
Gary
Berman's
England
America
Dean
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