Patriotic War Work Speeches Planned Across Multiple Meetings
A series of patriotic speeches on the war and related questions will be given by speakers including M A Cossabeam C W Thomas J G Moore and others at Mt Zion Church New Salisbury on November 9 and at locations including New Amsterdam Laconia Elizabeth New Middletown and Lanesville on November 10 November 12 and November 13. Two speakers per meeting will present and mothers of the community are especially invited to discuss matters affecting the moral welfare of soldiers and future drafts.
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America
Death of Old Citizen Hussung in Lanesville
William Hussung, a long time Harrison county resident aged 79, died at his Lanesville home from dropsy. Funeral services were held at St John Lathersa Church near Lanesville with Rev. C Schleicher officiating and burial in the church cemetery. He leaves a wife and three children Louis Hussung Mrs John Gleitz and Mrs Nannie Gleitz all of the county. Hussung was born in Kentucky and moved to the county many years ago.
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William Hussang
Harrison County
Lanesville
St. John's Lathersa Church
C. Schleicher
Louis Hus Ung
John Gleitz
Nannie Gleitz
Hussung
Kentucky
Thanksgiving Bazaar to Aid St Josephs Church
The bazaar will be held in three rooms over J J Bullett & Son’s to benefit St Josephs Catholic church High Street. Donations of articles cash and dinner items are welcomed with a la carte service for a modest charge. A sixty dollar steel range donated by Charles Gohmann will be given away to a contributor holding the lucky number. ten cent contributions grant a number. Music refreshments and entertainment will run all day with the event encouraging war staple conservation and community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Bullett & Son
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
High Street
Charles Gohmann
New Albany
J.J. Bullett & Son
Union Meeting Highlights and Local Advertisers
Last Sunday night the monthly union meeting drew a large audience in the School Auditorium. Rev. Fred Smith urged forgiveness toward enemies. Ben S. Applegate spoke on the war situation, followed by John H. Heth. The reporter notes the meetings are popular and beneficial. Zabel's Hardware advertises a fall line of lard poxes meat and food choppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
Presbyterian Church
Ben 5. Applegate
Jobn H. Heth
Smith
Applegate
Heth
Zabel’s Hardware
Laneaville
Community drives care packages for soldiers near Camp Zachary Taylor
Mrs Ambrose Cline of Scott township delivered canned fruit and preserves for soldiers. The drive asks local residents to bring goods to Corydon on Tuesday November 13, and to the building beside the county jail on Wednesday November 14. Pack items securely with names on packages.
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Corydon
Zachary Taylor
Ambrose Cline
Scott Township
Sigel's Sons Hear Call to American Nation Unity
Franz Sigel's son argues that German Americans must stay loyal to the United States and defend liberty. He recalls his father's 1848 revolutionary zeal and Civil War service, urging unity of nationalities for democracy and freedom. The piece cites Sigel's writings and a public German American address urging dedication to the Union.
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Franz Sigel
Germany
Sigel
New York City
New York Times
Carlsruhe
Baden
Heidelberg
United States
Ludwig Mieroslawski
Rastatt
Switzerland
William
America
International Magazine
Mabnheich
Ipse Dixit
Trafalgar
Nelson
Union
Uncle George Luckett Celebrates 93rd Birthday
Uncle George Luckett of Harrison County turns ninety three on October twenty eight. Despite long standing deafness he remains in good health, cheerful, and highly regarded. He has lived honestly and diligently, earning the respect of all who know him. He resides with son Hes Luckett and daughters Kate and Charlotte.
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George” Luckett
Corydon
Luckett
Harrison County
Mr. Luckett
Hes Luckett
Kate
Charlotte
Pie Supper and Festival at New Middletown School
A pie supper and festival will be held at the New Middletown School Building on Saturday evening, November 10, starting at five o'clock. All ages are invited to attend. Mr and Mrs W H Rowe drove to Seymour on Sunday to visit relatives.
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New Middletown
W. H. Rowe
Seymour
Pastor M A Cossaboom to Leave Corydon after seven years
Reverend M A Cossaboom has resigned as pastor of the Corydon Christian Church after seven years to accept a call at the Confeg Christian Church in Gary Tadlasa. His wife Mrs Cossaboom also served actively in the church and community. The couple plans to move to their new home around December first and their departure is widely mourned in Corydon.
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M. A. Cossaboom
Corydon Christian Church
Confeg
Cossaboom
Frev
Harrison County Boys Lead Camp Zachary Taylor Athletics
Company C 835th Infantry at Camp Zachary Taylor forms a football team led by Sergeant James A Noe with two wins 18 to 0 and 6 to 0. Harrison County players include Noe Smith Hottell Hickman Thompson Flanagan Stevens. Transfer rumors to Hattiesburg prompt concern as many Harrison boys head to new posting while editors credit their athletic lead and soldiers’ future success.
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835Th Infantry
Camp Zachary Taylor
Noe
Harrison County
James A. Noe
W. L. Smith
W.R. Hottell
Earl Hickman
Clarence Thompson
W. H. Flanagan
Ray Stevens
Hattiesburg
Miss
August E. Bary
Charles E. Crone
Harry L. Davis
Albert H. Dicky
Charles H. Fouts
John B. Garrity
Paul C. Hacker
Ed Hershman
Frank Hoak
John K. Kiskaden
Martin Knoell
Herman C. Litch
William G. Litch
Emmett Lynch
Charles E. Martin
John C. Martin
Elmer Morgan
David C. Murphy
Sebastian A. Nolot
Jasper L. Pease
Harve H. Pindell
Frank Redden
James E. Shireman
Lester C. Smith
Amzie Stromire
James Thompson
John Messler
Mississippi
Aged Eighty Seven Birthday Surprise For Uncle Ed Smith
Relatives and many friends gathered at Elizabeth on October 31 to honor Uncle Ed Smith on his eighty seventh birthday. Daughter Miss Nannie organized the surprise with flowers, rice, fruit, and cake for about fifty guests. Born in Ireland, Smith later settled here with two sons Thomas P. Smith of Posey township and Nathan Smith east of Corydon, plus his daughter.
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Ed’’ Smith
Elizabeth
Miss Nannie
Mr. Smith
Ireland
Thomas P. Smith
Posey Township
Nathan Smith
Corydon
Nannie
New Press and Folder Arrive at Office but Not Yet Erected
The newspaper reports that a new press and folding machine have arrived and are stored in the office awaiting installation. Management cautions that setup next week could hamper production of the upcoming issue.
Attendance Officer Warns of Absences Under Law
Roy Graves attendance officer warns patrons and teachers that after eight mailed legal notices a child is not attending school as required by law. A legal excuse must be received within five days to avoid proceeding under the law.
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Roy Graves
Death of Child Alma Shewmakers in New Middletown
Alma Shewmakers, 12, died Friday night after a typhoid illness at her home near New Middletown. She is survived by her mother Mrs. Adam Sohn and a brother William. Funeral services will be Thursday morning at the Catholic church in New Middletown conducted by Rev. Albert Wicke. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
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Alma Shewmakers
New Middletown
Adam Sohn
Burial of Miss Ora Goss at Elizabeth
The burial of Mrs Ora Goss occurred at Elizabeth with a brief graveside service. She was eighteen, daughter of Robt Phelps, and her mother was a Bowling, formerly of Elizabeth. Miss Goss died in New Albany on Monday. services were held there and the remains were brought for burial in this county.
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Ora Goss
Elizabeth
Robt. Phelps
Robert Bowling
Wiseman Family Hosts Surprise 65th Birthday Gathering
The Wiseman household welcomed relatives and friends on October 25 to celebrate Uncle Scott Wiseman turning 65. Guests included Joe Bliss and family, Grover Wiseman and family, Lafe Lasley and family, Jesse Wiseman and family, Daniel Wiseman and family, Henry Bliss, Luther Wolfe, Lina Windell, and James Morand. The evening featured music and social chats as everyone wished many more birthdays.
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Scott Wiseman
Uncle Scott
Joe Bliss
Grover Wiseman
Lafe Lasley
Jesse Wiseman
Daniel Wiseman
Henry Bliss
Luther Wolfe
Lina Windell
James Morand
Scott
Public Sale Notice for William Ripperdan Farm Auction
William Ripperdan will sell his personal property at public auction on his farm three miles south of Corydon on the Corydon Mauckport pike. The sale takes place Tuesday November 20, 1917 starting at 9 30 a m. Auctioneer R F Davis and clerk Joe P Denbo. Farther notice next week.
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William Ripperdan
Corydon
Corydon and
Mauckport
R. F. Davis
Joe P. Denbo
Farthar
Farm bans hunting with dogs or gun in Boone township
67-3w J. Forest Melton asserts prohibition on hunting day or night on his Boone township farm.
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Boone Township
J. Forest Melton
Notice To Road Contractors In Harrison County Indiana
The Harrison County Board of Commissioners invites sealed proposals for improving a James Bird road segment 14543 feet long by grading draining and paving with stone. Bids open December 4 1917 at the Corydon auditor's office. Bonds double bid ensure performance and payment.
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State of Indiana
Harrison County
Board of Commissioners
Corydon
Indiana
State of
Spencer
Blue River Townships
James Bird
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Behalf OF the
M. A. Cossabeam
C. W. Thomas
J. G. Moore
R. S. Kirkham
J. L. Battram
Harry McGrain
Ben S. Applegate Cecil Miles
John H. Heth
Harry Kepner Lew M. O’bannon
A, O. Deweese
C. Blaine Hays
W. Cook
Ed G. Keller Wilson E. Cook Thomas S. Jones
Mt. Zion Church
Heth Twp
New Salisbury
Ramsey
New Amsterdam
Laconia
Palgnyra
Depauw
Wesley’s
Crandall
Central Barren
Pfrimmer’s
Evans Landing
Rosewood
Union Chapel
Boone
Hancock, Zoar
Brock’s
Franklin Twp
St. Peter’s Church
Wilson
G. Zabel
Ind
Gary
M. A
Camp Zachary Taylor News
Loutsville
Abit Y Diy Oates
Samc Mauck
Harrizon County
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