Thanksgiving Proclamation Urges Aid for War Suffering Nations
President Wilson issues a Thanksgiving day proclamation dated November 17 1916 calling Americans to give from their abundance to relieve those harmed by war. He designates November 30 as the national day of thanks and prayer and urges worship and charitable contributions to help suffering peoples.
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America
Wilson
Woodrow Wilam
United States
Naforiae
Winter Weather and Quiet Election Mark Elizabeth News
The past week brought snow and ice with winter conditions. The election concluded quietly and residents show mixed reactions. Mrs. George Neamer returned from New Albany to assist her critically ill sister, now improved. Rev. E. E. Young and Rev. Polson conducted revival meetings at Moores and Rosewood chapels. Several townsfolk visited or hosted guests from New Albany and Louisville. Hog harvesting reports and local visits fill the community update.
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Rosewood Chapel
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Miss Cleo
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Pat Flanigan
Virgie
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Luanes
Ille
Rastas Smith
Billie Krintey
Louisville
Letter Dirrier
Marriage in New Middletown Church Unites Eve and Schellenberger
On November 15 Miss Gertrude Eve and Homer Schellenberger wed at New Middletown Catholic Church at 9 am in a High Mass officiated by Rev Father Manning. The couple departed for their new home in Lanesville after a social with gifts and well wishes from family and friends.
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Nicholas Eve
Homer Schellenberger
Alexander Schellenberger
New Middletown Catholic Church
Donal Manning
Elizabeth Eve
Wade Parker
Mareb
Tat Place
Sasbist Lochem
Franklin Township Sunday School Convention Set
The semi annual Sunday School Convention for Franklin township will be held at Pfrimmer's Chapel on Sunday November 26 at 2 p m. Principal speakers are Prof A O DeWeese and Dr O W Hottle who will discuss subjects of vital interest to homes and Sunday Schools. All homes and Sunday Schools in Franklin urged to attend. J W Lyskowinski Township Pres
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A. 0. DeWeese
O. W. Hottle
Franklin
J. W. Lyskowinski
Township
Elks Show Features Minstrel Act and Local Personalities
Vern Wantond das schindier and Oscar Knoefel present a minstrel segment for an Elks event. Lee Wright debates birthplace. Corydon and New Albany clash over history. Michael C Thorn ton declines political speeches. Ivan Rosenbarger performs at lunch. Dr Frank Wolfe to accompany Elks to Corydon Friday.
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Duval Color
Oscar Knoefel
Lee Wright
New Albany
Ivan Rosenbarger
The
Elks
Rosy
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Corydon
Orange County Democrats Ratify Wilson Victory
At Paoli last Friday night Orange county Democrats held a ratification meeting. Editor reports a lively crowd pleased by President Wilsons re election. Judge Thomas B Buskirk presided with Lew M O Bannon and William S Condra delivering speeches amid celebration.
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Wilson
Couple Ties In Montana Wedding At Helena
Lawrence Himmelhaver and Sliss Margaret Christ were married on November 15 in Helena Montana. Himmelhaver, born in Harrison county, is brother to Sam Himmelhaver and will live in Helena where he works in the dairy business. Mr and Mrs David Yost of Louisville spent the week with Charles Keinsley and family near Georgetown.
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Helena
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Harrison County
Sam Himmelhaver
David Yost
Louisville
Charles Keinsley and
Georgetown
The Grable Sale
The estate of Anna M. Grable seeks to sell all property at the administrator's sale on December 4 so buyers may purchase items in full rather than by undivided interest. Eli J. Grable, Admr.
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Corydon Knights of Pythias Enjoy Evening Program
Members of Knights of Pythias lodge No. 79 Corydon and guests enjoyed a social evening in the lodge room. Rev EFJ Mallet of New Albany spoke on Pythianism, with Cecil Miles presiding and Rev M A Cossi boom giving the opening prayer. A. Vogt shared remarks, music by a victrula provided entertainment, and L A Reasor oversaw refreshments of oyster and ham sandwiches coffee and pickles.
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New Albany
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Sam P. Vogt
L. A. Reasor
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Fire destroys Edward Till residence near New Albany
A five room frame dwelling at the foot of the knobs beyond New Albany was destroyed by fire last night. Losses total 32000 with 1000 insured on the building and 1000 on contents. Fire believed to have started from an overheated stove. Family away when discovered. nothing saved.
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New Albany
Corydon
Ivis
Notme
New Albany Times
Minstrel at Corydon High School Entertains Crowded Audience
Corydon High School presents The Minstrel featuring the Girls and Boys Glee Clubs in colored roles. Directed by Miss Clara Sennett with Miss Clara Bennett as directress and Miss Meta Shuck at the piano, the program includes Meeting of the Henroost Club and Night Time in Dixie. Big bargains in Rain Coats for Boys and Men at Keller's.
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Old Capital Hotel farm offers 97 acres near Corydon for sale
A 97 acre farm one mile east of Corydon on the Corydon and New Albany pike known as the Old Capital Hotel farm is offered for sale. It features Indian Creek bottom land, good buildings and a fine dairy operation with a strong county location.
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Farthings and Fractions Highlight Hidden Government Profits
The piece cites penny-pinching practices in banking and government, noting how fractions of pounds and pence go unpaid to individuals while a fund grows from withheld fractions. It condemns the waste and quotes London Answers on how farthings carry leverage for the state.
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Experience Teaches Law Yet Arrests Don’t Help
A Washington Star quips that learning law from experience can be costly as legal trouble interrupts study. The line attributes Uncle Eben wisdom that experience is a teacher, but crime hinders education and progress.
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Ain
Washington Star
Fire destroys Mauckport home of Chas Hardin family
A four room Mauckport house occupied by Chas Hardin and family burned twice, first Friday night and again Friday morning, with the roof saved on Thursday. The property belonged to Cat Love, located near Novelty Repair Shop. Insurance listed at about 600. The family planned to move to New Albany.
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His Little Lot and the Ameer’s Gibbets
A tale recounts Sir Charles Eaan-Smith in Afghanistan where he is shot at in a market. The ameer dismisses the complaint with a muttered remark and later taunts Sir Charles about his “little lot” of executions in a ride past gibbeted foes. Razor sales at Novelty Repair shop.
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Peculiarity of French Flag Proportions Revealed
A Pittsburgh Press item explains the French tricolor was officially set to three equal vertical bands blue white and red. Public perception misled by optical illusion kept blue appearing widest, white middle, red narrow until a 33 33 34% standard was adopted.
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Pittsburgh Press
Man Tries Entry in Thaw Astromy Night
A man at a thaw astromy near a wall yells to the keeper to let Thith. He cries of sudden insanity, prompting the keeper to wake and rage from a first story window asking why at such an hour. Brooklyn Eagle reports the odd scene.
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