Corner Stone Laying at Cedar Hill Cemetery
A Sunday ceremony at the Cedar Hill Cemetery entrance marked the laying of the corner stone for the new gates and wall. The event, led by the Cemetery Improvement Committee and coordinated by Mary Rowland Adams, featured Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. Huff, and other speakers, with tributes about cemetery beautification and community service. Donations exceeding $211 were collected for the project.
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Cedar Hill Cemetery
Roev
J. H. Toomis
Mary R. Adams
M. A. Cossahoom
Helen P. Griffin
W. H. Keller
William P. Huff
J. G. Moore
Mark TG. Harris
Huft
New Albany
Adams
T. J. Hudson
Singing of
America
Griffin
Fiuff
The
Democrat
Keller
Cossa
Boom
Moore
Toombs
Tiarris
Cemetery Improvement Committee
W.H. Keller
Corydon
Tie
Rev. Cossaboom
Robert Sims
Irwin Brown
John Higginbotham
Corydon Democrat
Corydon Republican
W. HH. Keller
Robert Lima
Hoffer Farm
Patrick Griffin
William A. Porter
Frank E. Cropsey
Eldridge L. McKinster
Claude Hurst
Charles A. Keller
Victor Wright
John Wigginbotham
Lafe Eckert
John Wheat
Fannie Wright Huff
W. P. Witt
Mary Rowland Adams
Olive Griffin
Alrs. W.('. Adams
Secy
Ruth & Munk
Treas
Mrs Adams Address Celebrates Cemetery Wall and Gate
The Woman's Literary Club and Daughters of the American Revolution recall their long drive to fund a new cemetery wall and gate. A gate donated by W. H. Keller marks a milestone toward a complete entrance and hedge next year. The scene at Decoration Day and the peaceful resting place are praised as a tribute to loved ones.
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Woman's Literary Club
Daughters of the American Revolution
Cemetery Board
W. H. Keller
Bryant
TI. A. R
Inquiries Into Early Ownership Of Corydon Cemetery
The author discusses the cemetery’s origins noting stones dating to 1818 and a 1868 county transfer to Corydon’s corporation. He laments missing historical details but affirms the site was well chosen and merits formal investigation.
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Corporation of
Corydon
Cedar Hill Cemetery Memorials Across Generations in Corydon
The narrator recalls early memories of Corydon’s old cemetery, describing its small initial boundaries, the unmarked graves of the colored community, and notable gravesites. He details additions, prominent locals like the Farquars and Williamsons, and several Civil War and World War I veterans, urging care for a historic resting place now declining in upkeep.
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Hettie Bartholomew
Col. Posey
Oswell Wright
Kentucky
Methodist Church
Jacob L. Kintner
McGrain
Wreat
Cedar Hill
Corydon
Rices
Paynes
Vances
Fabriques
Farquars
Aydelottes
Jamisons
Leslies
Porters
Slaughters
Slem
Presbyterian Church
Axelander Williamson
Sallie Jameson
Harrison County Seminary
Louisville
Cincinnati
William A. Porter
Marinda Thompson
D. G. Mitchell
Gov
Jennings
Benjamin Adams
Dr. Adams
Frank Self
Washington City
Adams
Wyandotte Cave
Spier Spencer
Tippecanoe
Charley
Jdohn Wheat
Hardin Sharley
John Williams
Pacific
Women Take Charge of Cedar Hill Cemetery Care
On May 7 1912 the Cemetery Improvement Committee formed by the Hoosier Elm Chapter D A R and the Womans Literary Club assumes caretaking of Cedar Hill Cemetery awaiting town board permission. Olive Griffin elected superintendent with Marcia M Wilson secretary and Ruth E Funk treasurer. Fundraising through 1912 1913 and beyond covers grounds maintenance grave repairs and new entrances including a planned gate area funded by out of town supporters. Armistice Day events in Corydon hosted by Harrison Post 123 American Legion include a townwide halt at 11 am parade ceremonies and a war exhibit with photos and potentially machine guns.
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Womans Literary Club
Kate Luckett
Itoosier Elm
Olive Griffin
Marcia Morris Wilson
Maggie Biliett Ordner
Blanche Ridley
Womans Club
Lillian Briffett Mitchell
Cedar Hill
Ruth FE. Funk
Miss Griffin
Funk
Wilson
Fannie Wright
Alary Toowlam Adams
Onur Sec
Olive
Robt. Sims
Sims
Victon J. Bullett
W. H. Keller
Harrison Post
American Legion
National Cemetery
Arlington
Corydon
Harrison County
Legion Hall
Chestnut Street
Market
High Street
the _arade school
Women's Auxiliary
Larnison Post
France
Help Observe Armistice Day Parade Program
The article urges observing Armistice Day on November 11 with a parade and program under American Legion direction. It notes the date recalls the 1918 armistice ending World War I and calls for patriotic songs addresses and wartime peace sentiment, with the full schedule published elsewhere.
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American Legion
The
Democrat
Armistice Day Declared National Holiday by Senate
The Senate completed action on a resolution to proclaim Armistice Day a national holiday honoring the unknown soldier to be buried at Arlington on November 11. The president is expected to issue the proclamation within days.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
America
Arlington
Senate
Harrison County grain drive moved to next week
Near East Relief announces the county grain appeal for corn collection has been delayed a week to offer a Thanksgiving offering. Receiving locations for donated corn will be listed in the next issue.
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Harrison County
A New Teacher Joins Corydon High School staff
Prof. Geo W Gerrichs of Tell City has been hired by the Corydon School Board to replace Miss Lenore Loury who resigned recently. He will teach Science and Mathematics in the High School.
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Geo. W. Gerrichs
Tell City
Corydon
Lenore Loury
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B.S. Applegace
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Edwin Booker
Albert H. Kneer
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Near East Relief
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