Harrison County Superintendent Named to State Education Committees
A. O. DeWeese, Qua County and Harrison County superintendent, was chosen for three State Educational Committees. He will represent rural schools on the School Legislative Committee, chair a County association committee to coordinate college openings, and serve on a five member panel selecting the State Reading Circle Board. His selection signals high regard from Indiana educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County
A. O. DeWeese
State Teachers’ Association
Reading Circle Board
DeWeese
U S S Soldiers Recruiter in Corydon Seeks Enlistments
Corporal Coleman Lutes of the United States Army arrives at the Martin Hotel in Corydon for a week to recruit. Enlistment terms include seven years with optional one year service and six year furlough periods, with $5 monthly pay if recalled, and monthly pay from $15 to $00 during service. One year of service may gain a path to West Point. Russell G. East at Mauckport invites farmers to improve corn crops with a note dated December 8.
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Coleman Lutes
United States Army
Corydon
U. S
Martin Hotel
West Point Military Academy
Russell G. East
Mauckport
Perseverance Winter Attends Local Pie Supper
Local residents report a pie supper at Bowling Green schoolhouse Friday attended by several from the vicinity. Visits include Nelie Jitterman to Florence Brown and many Kitterman family gatherings with Brown and Wiseman connections.
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Bowling Green School House
Nelie Jitterman
Florence Brown
Zuex
Daniel
Zack Kitterman
Albert Kitterman
LaCrosge
Fair Officers Elected by Harrison County Agricultural Society
Harrison County Agricultural Society held a Tuesday meeting at Corydon Court House on November 14 selecting officers for the coming year. President Dan I. Stauth. Vice President W G Rhodes. Secretary F R Wright. Treasurer Otto Smith. Directors from townships include Wm Taylor, Dr B F Forbis, John W Lyskowinski, J M Durnil, Harry Trotter, Austin McCauley, Thos H Smith, Wm S LaHue, Geo C Brown, Floyd Davis, Clarence A Quebbeman, Ed Fiora, and Dr Amzi Weaver. Cornelius Grabill and William S Lane tied with 80 votes each for Spencer Township director. a lot determined Mr C LaHue won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison County Agricultural Society
Court House
Corydon
Omeers
Dan I. Stauth
W. Gi. Rhodes
F. R. Wright
Otto Smith
Harrison
Wm. Taylor
Boone
B. F. Forbis
Franklin
John W. Lyskowinski
Blue River
J. M. Durnil
Washington
Harry Trotter
Taylor
Austin McCauley
Webster
Thos. H. Smith
Spencer
LaHue
Scott
Geo. C. Brown
Jackson
Floyd Davis
Morgan
Clarence A. Quebbeman
Heth Tp
Fiora
Posey
Amzi Weaver
Spencer Township
Cornelius Grabill
William S. Lane
Clahue
New Amsterdam High School Track and Literary Society News
New Amsterdam High School reports progress across departments with active track classes for boys and sprints for girls. The Literary Society elected officers and debated Woodrow Wilson reelection, while a NAITS supper and student gatherings at the Indian Den were well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literary Society
Atwood Bliss
Hobart Frank
Walter Hardsow
Daisy Curts
Lee-Treas
Woodrow Wilson
Wayne Shenk
James Woodward
Arlis Richard
Sale of 92 acre farm near Corydon with house and barn
For Saiee Fine Location A splend 92acre farm for salt four miles north west Corydon. Good land and lays well Plenty of fruit of all kinds. Good house and barn and on a public highway. Just a short distance to a pike leading to Corydon. Inquire at this office, more Best quality rubber heels put on to stay. Ladies size 35 cents at the Novelty Repair Shop. jy 26-tf
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Corydon
Death of Lebran Brewer at 75 in De Pauw Church funeral
Lebran Brewer, son of John and unnamed wife, eldest of eleven, aged 75, died after a long illness November 15 1916. Survived by two sons and two daughters. He and wife Elvira Plue had six children. Funeral at De Pauw church with Rev E E Young and burial in the church cemetery.
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Lebran Brewer
John Brewer
Grandpa
Elvira Plue
M. E.church
Rev
Young
DePauw Church
E. E. Young
John McKinney
Thos. Polson
Thanksgiving Dinner by Benson Post G A R at Grange Hall
John T. Benson Post G A R assisted by Franklin Grange will host an annual Thanksgiving dinner at Grange Hall on November 30. All veterans and their families are invited. Menu includes roast possum rabbit and pumpkin pie with music and speeches. Bring friends for a good time.
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John T. Benson
Franklin Grange
Grange Hall
Widow Mrs Flock Granted $12,00 Pension Under New Law
Mrs. America A Flock of Crandall widow of George W Flock gains a twelve dollar monthly pension through her attorney Lew M O Bannon Corydon under the widows pension act passed by Congress on September 8 1916 Hear Mrs Taylor at Mauckport December 8 on Poultry Training
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America A. Flock
Crandall
George W. Flock
Lew M. O’ Bannon
Corydon
Local notes reflect winter weather and community life
Winter weather arrives as I C Bowsher and John Motherspan form a ten pin alley in Bowsher’s building near the electric plant. Mrs G S Walker and Ruth Robison travel to Decatur for medical care. Carrier plans to sell and move to his Mississippi plantation. Mary Clow visits from Centralia to spend winter with son Charles Clow and wife. Alice Cooper returns from Decatur after visiting daughter Mrs Webb Waftericle. Gem theatre draws crowds nightly for Broken Coin. other showings also big. H W Gantz visits East St Louis for two weeks. Charles Edward born to Mr and Mrs Paul Marquiss. Luther Conner and daughter Virgil Carrier return from Burnt Prairie. Edna Hoover staying with Paul Marquiss. Revival campaign begins November 9 at the M Church. School’s new toilet system near finish and principal’s room to gain electric lights. Dan Hoover and Roscoe Bowman harvest 250 bushels of corn last Wednesday. Dr Keel loses a valuable call Saturday night. Rufus Bowman family moves to Indiana. Birthday surprise dinner honors Mr Vaughn at his home one mile north of Deland. attendees share good time and many returns.
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Mary Clow
Centralia
Chas. Clow
Alice Cooper
Decatur
Webb Walericle
H.W. Gantz
Hattie Smith
East St Louis
Paul Marquiss
Charles Edward
Luther Conner
Virgil Carrier
Burnt Prairie
Conner
Edna Hoover
M.church
Rufus Bowman
Indiana
John Vaughn
Deland
Mr. Vaughn
W. A. Hoover
James Maden
Rosco Bowman
L. M. Hoover
Irs
Dag Shaw
Cisco
Kathyrn Carter
Monticello
Mr. Vaugho
Turkey Run Saved As Indiana Plans State Park
The Indiana Historical Commission advanced state parks by purchasing two tracts, including Turkey Run in Parke County. Volunteers have raised nearly thirty thousand dollars with Richard Lieber leading efforts to complete funding and transfer to the state. A follow up on final purchase details is promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Historical Commisson
State Park Committee
Owen County
Turkey Run
Parke County
Indianapolis
Park Committee
Richard Lieber
Lieber
Court convenes for Harrison Circuit November term at Corydon
The Harrison Circuit Court opened its November term in Corydon with Judge Roscoe Kiper presiding due to Judge Ridley's illness. Prosecuting Attorney Brown and Deputy Vogt handle state pleas, Sheriff Miller and Bailiff Chuck enforce court orders, while Clerk Lemmon keeps records. Jurors appeared ready to serve as the docket was noted heavy with several cases continued to the next term.
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Harrison Circuit Court
Corydon
Roscoe Kiper
Boonville
Kiper
Ridley
Amos Lemmon
Lem P. Vogt
Eli Miller
W. 8
Chuck
School Field Meet Entries and Textbook Shortages
The 410 yard dash was omitted from last week’s event list. Entries for field meet must be in by neat Saturday. A paper shortage delays school books. The W H Keler Co. supplies Domestic Science and Agricultural texts with a progression from Elementary A to Advanced 3.
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Wh.keler Co
A. O. DeWeese
Co. Supt
Death of George Barksdale in Blue River township
George Barksdale aged 77 died Friday afternoon at his Blue River township home after several months illness. He survived by his wife and three sons. Funeral services were held Sunday at Hancock's chapel conducted by Rev. J. M. Hedges from Palmyra. burial followed in the nearby church cemetery. Large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barksdale
Blue River Township
Hancock's
J. M. Hedges
Palmyra
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Ind
Bona Coffee
Wod
Lin
Hoosier
J. L. Rowe & Sons
Bullett
Corydon, Indiana
U. S.S
Maurice Kitterman
John W. Deatrick
New Albany
Nell Keller
Lee Smith
Pleasant Ridge
James Kitterman
Alta
Amiel
Lawrence Kitterman
New Amsterdam
H. S
H. 8
Crosby
F. J. Mallett
Fern Blake
Cole Breeden
Neg
Bess Cunningham
Beulah Gibson
Floyd Gibson
John Motherspan
G. S. Walker
Ruth Robison
Dr. McCleland
C. E. Carrier
Mississippi
Carrier
Gem Theatre
Dan Hoover
Roscoe Bowman
Dr. Keel
Turkey
Rehoboth Church
Boone Township
T. W. Grossman and
Franklin, Indiana
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