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Newspaper

Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1917

Page

2

Death of Lanesville Resident Charles Eisert Mourned

Charles H Eisert died at his home in Lanesville at 8 15 p m on October 8 after a ten day illness of bowel trouble He was born in Germany in February 1889 and came to the United States at age two Funeral services were held at the Lanesville Catholic church and he is survived by three sons Henry of Rosedale Kansas George of New Albany Theodore and three daughters Mrs John Ebalt Mary and Katie Misert all of Lanesville He would have been 79 years old.

Chan. H. Eisert Lanesville Lanesville Catholic Church A. Peckscamp Germany Henry Rosedale Kansas George New Albany Theodore John Ebalt Mary Katie Misert

Mauckport Economies Club Meeting Plans

The Mauckport Economies Club schedules its October 20 gathering with Mrs. F. M. Bare leading a study on the Digestive System. Discussion topics include Three Meals, Milk preservation, garment storage, moth balls, housekeeping, Red Cross work, dessert preparation, and a student roll call.

Phe Iluse Economies Club of Mauckport F. M. Bare Ben J. L. Ballard FL M. Tays Mirs Lee Berry von J. OW. Beanbiosson Club Red Cross Misa Madeleine Connor Ratien Uarolta Weib

Byrneville Family Reunion Honors Icey Byrne and Dasi Byrne

Mr and Mrs O J Ko Byrne of Byrneville hosted a Sunday family reunion at their home to honor daughter Icey Byrne of Louisville and son Dasi Byrne who has begun training at Camp Zachary Taylor. Icey has joined the Red Cross and will depart for France next month. Thirty-two relatives attended including C M Byrne G Baker C G Lidikay Mrs Wo Rady Merl Byrne Jeff Englemin Mrs Lillie Layte Private Basil A Byrne and Blanche Dooley.

O. J. Ko. Byrne Byrneville Miss Icey Louisville Dasi Camp Zichary Taylor Miss Byrne Red Cross France C.M. Byrne G. Baker C. G Lidikay Wo. Rady Merl Byrne Jeff Englemin Lillie Layte Icey Byrne Basil A. Dyrne Blanche Dooley

Aged Eighty Eight Mary Watson Reaches Octobers Eight Eight

Mrs. Mary Watson, aged eighty eight, celebrated her birthday last Wednesday October 3 while living with son Grant Watson near Corydon. On October 4 she received a visit from son Judge Ward Watson of Charlestown and daughter and son in law Henry and Mrs Geanblossom of Heth township. Hurley Swartz from Scott township travelled to New Albany after being among Harrison county boys who went to Camp yet was rejected on medical exam September 20 for military service.

Mary Watson Grant Watson Corydon Judge Ward Watson Charlestown Henry Geanblossom Heth Township Hurley Swartz Adam Swartz Scott Township New Albany Hurley Harrison County Camp Zichary Taylor

For Sale Two Good Mules and Two Horses

Two good work mules and two good horses for sale. Contact John T. Blunk in Corydon Indiana by Eureka phone.

John T. Blunk Corydon, Ind Aol

Good Seed Corn Program Takes Seed Focus In County

Walter Rogers of Nashville Brown county is in the county for several weeks to aid farmers in selecting good seed corn for next year. He is a Purdue University and Department of Agriculture appointee, assigned to Harrigan and Crawford counties for two months of field work. The article notes a September frost spoiled northern Indiana seed corn and mentions school cooperation planned under County Superintendent DeWeese.

Walter Rogers Nashville Brown County Rogers Purdue University Department of Agriculture Waabing'on Harrigan Crawford Indiana Democrat Wit DeWeese

Liberty Loan Campaign Planned for Harrison County

W E Coon of Corydon National Bank was asked to chair the Liberty Loan drive for Harrison County. He met Evansville county chairmen and heard says from Wm J Compton of St Louis, Liberty Loan Chairman for the district. Indiana’s M A Sontag coordinates the state effort with a $153 600 county allotment as part of a $3 billion national goal.

Liberty Loan W.E. Coon Corydon Nations Bank Federal Reserve Bank St. Louis Cook Evansville Tis Wm.j. Compton Federal Reserve District M. A. Sontag Indiana Farrison County Washington Uartison E.unty

Embroidery at Home Offered by Louisville Firm

Mary Cummings of 21 West Burnett Louisville Kentucky advertises at home embroidery work paid by mail. A ten inch cotton piece with padded scallops a small flower eyelets and French knots is sent for sample plus name and address. Preference is given to applicants within 200 miles of Louisville.

Louisville

Red Cross Annual Meeting At School Auditorium

Patriotic appeal urges attendance at the Red Cross meeting next Tuesday at 7 30 PM in the school auditorium. Indiana’s best orator will deliver an address and music will be plentiful.

Marriage License Reports for Four Couples

George R Ralston and Margaret QO Brown Joseph F Bachmann and Agnes Schueler Howard E Dyer and Pearl E Le May John B Wesseler and Zetta Salome Vogt received marriage licenses in the latest city records.

George R. Ralston Margaret QO. Brown Joseph F. Bachmann Agnes Schueler Howard E. Dyer Pearl E. le May John B. Wesseler Zetta Salome Vogt

Red Cross Meeting At School Auditorium Next Tuesday

Patriotic gathering invites attendance at the Red Cross annual meeting in the school auditorium next Tuesday at 7 30 PM. Indiana’s best orator will deliver a patriotic address and music will be plentiful. Join and make your resolve.

Indiana

Wood subscription request for twenty or thirty cards

The notice asks potential suppliers to furnish wood on subscription and requests prompt responses. It specifies twenty or thirty cards of good wood and invites those who can provide to contact the sender soon.

Gravel Road and Construction Payments Noted List

A displayed ledger lists multiple contractors and individuals with small payment amounts for gravel road work and construction projects. Names include Wm T Graves A E Sieg John Schilmiller Geo Kopp Sherman Glenn and others with scattered sums such as 442.88 13.50 30.00 and 1 288.00. The itemized entries also reference council and bridge accounts and public service expenditures.

Wm. T. Graves A. E. Sieg Wm. Weilbaker John Schilmiller Geo. Kopp Sherman Glenn J. BF. Russell John Poe Frank Markwell John A. Miller Wim. Gleitz J. Treece Pillars & Temple Thomas & Markwell Miller Bros I. Best E. Best BE. Best Wu

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