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Corydon Democrat

Location

Corydon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1917

Page

6

Harrison County Red Cross Annual Meeting in Corydon

The Harrison County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting Tuesday night October 16 at 7 30 in Corydon School Auditorium. W C Mason of Rockport will give a patriotic address with a musical program. The public is urged to attend and support the Red Cross efforts.

Harrison County American Red Cross The Corydon W. C. Mason Rockport Indiana Red Cross

Meath of Nannie Baxter Frank Dies in Louisville

Nannie Baxter Frank died at her Highland Park Louisville home Sunday night September 20 1917 after a brief illness. She was born October 4 1861 at Valley City Indiana daughter of John R and Mary J Baxter. She married U Walter Frank twenty five years ago and leaves a husband five brothers and a sister. Funeral services were held October 2 at the First Baptist Church Highland Park and interment was at Cave Hill Cemetery beside her son Baxter Frank.

Nannie Baxter Frank Highland Park Louisville John Rk Mary J. Baxter Jesse Elmer Vailey City Harsissa County Indiana Presbyterian Church Valley City U. Walter Frank Baxter Frank Baxter 1St Baptist Church Wighland Park Roberts U .S Cave Thill Kinsley Kansas Joan C. Baxter Watterloo Andrew A. Baxter Guston EE. Baxter Indianapolis Ind James W. Baxter New Albany

Purdue professor offers autoward to aid French orphans

A Purdue faculty member replies to a Harrison county student seeker about housing and work to pay tuition. He states he will gift his automobile this winter as a patriotic sacrifice and mentions owning seven good houses in Corydon and two farms for sale with one hundredth cash and the balance in ninety-nine equal payments.

Purdue University Harrison County Purdue Ug .Y Corydon C, L

Vogt Uesseler Wedding in Franklin Township

Miss Zetta Salome Vogt and Mr. John B. Uesseler wed at the Vogt home on October 4 1917 at 8 50 pm. Rev C M Wachter officiated with maid of honor Miss Jack Bickel and best man Mr Edward Wesseler Present guests sang and played music before a formal dinner then the couple left for Indianapolis on a bridal trip.

Zetta Salome Vogt John B. Uesseler Henry Vogt Franklin Township Jack Bickel Edward Wesseler Marvelle Foster Maid of Hoper Birde Proom Indianapolis

Finder Purpell Edythe Finder Marries Roy Purpell in Vermont

Edith Finder daughter of Mr and Mrs August Finder of West Columbia Avenue Davenport becomes Mrs Roy Purpell of Davengiort Iowa in a Peoria Vermont wedding at the McCall home. Out of town guests include the brides parents and Mrs Pearle Marateller sister of the bride. After a visit in Peoria the couple will reside in Davenport where the groom is a barber.

Edith Finder August Finder West Columbia Ave Roy Purpell Davengiort Iowa Peoria J. P. McCall Pearle Marateller Davenport Gulick Tailoring Co Alice McCabe

Dogwood notes include a missing cow and local visits

Montgomery Duggins lost a fine cow last Tuesday. Miss Iva Hays stays with Chas Kintner and family near Corydon. Numerous visits report between Corydon New Middletown Laconia and nearby towns with residents staying with relatives and attending high school. Several trips to Louisville and Evansville mentioned along with a Chevrolet trip to Velpen and back.

Montgomery Duggins Iva Hays Chas. Kintner Corydon Marie Letheo Zema Blake Ella Carver Broother Ben Carver New Middletown Ben Bailey Guston Lee McKim Stanley McKim Jamiy Paul Seipel South Boone S. M. Ixannapel Janes Kirkham Louisville Fred Mibert Roy Dugegirs Beveridge Simon Kingsley Glid Lavaston Tranum

Notice to Heirs Creditors On Final Report 1917

Harrison Circuit Court September Term 1917 In the Matter of the Estate of Isabel C Highfill deceased Kate I Stevens Executrix has filed a final settlement with account and vouchers The court will examine on November 19 1917 all heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the account should not be approved Heirs must prove heirship Clyde R Lottick Attorney 610-2w

Harrison Circuit Court Isabel C. Highfill Kate I. Stevens Circuit Court Kate Stevens Clyde R. Lottick

Fine Arts Association Eyes Louisville Expansion in 1917-18

The Louisville theater effort led by Ona B Tal bot and Louis villians group the Fine Arts Association seeks to expand a season of musical entertainments as a permanent venture. It leverages last year’s subscription success to underwrite opera priced shows and attract regional support, following Indianapolis as a proven model.

Ona B. Talbot Indianapolis Louisvillians Fine Arts Association Louisville New York Talbot

Fire destroys Nancy Miller home in Heth township

Saturday night a blaze leveled the Nancy Miller dwelling and a summer kitchen in Heth township. The nine room house and most contents were burned with only modest insurance of 800 dollars, as Mrs Miller and an eleven year old boy narrowly escaped. The two buildings and contents likely valued around 3000 dollars.

Nancy Miller Heth Township

Party at Blake Home Near Doge Wood Last Saturday

A social gathering at Mr and Mrs John Blake's home near Doge wood drew many guests including Marguerite Backherms Lula Ekart Alma Minter Dee Duggins and Elene Seipel. Music by Harve Miller Dan Nacher Maurice Ekart and Anna Lillpop accompanied games and singing until late with several tunes performed.

John Blake Dogewood Marguerite Thelma Backherms Lula Ekart Alma Minter Dee Doggins Bertha Edna Biddle Blanche Vernia Stella Kelley Lillie Montell Ekart Louise Elsie Emma Lee Staib Willie Kitterman Anna Lillpop Blanche Brown Minnie Dannacher Elena Seipel Georgia Duggins Marjory Quete K Marve Miller Sanz Dan Tucker Bachelors Hall Blinky Jim

Jackson Township Sunday School Convention at Wood's Chapel

The Jackson township Sunday School Convention met at Wood's Chapel last Sunday with strong attendance and active participation. Officers for the coming year include Katharine McIntosh Elementary and Blanche Davidson Secondary, with J K Weiker as Home Superintendent and Mrs. Ary La Follette teaching training. Also listed are other officers and program participants, plus a note offering three Plymouth Rock cockerels for sale by Jhon E van Engleman of Corydon, Indiana.

Jackson Township Wood's Chapel J. J. O'Bannon J. K. Welker Audell Graves Carrie Bill Ary Lafollette Katharine McIntosh J. L. O'Bannon Harry Kepner Beatrice Diedrich Hazel Davis Ola Walk Blanche Davidson Kathleen Sheler R.v. J R.v. J. K. Weiker. Teacher’s Training--Mrs. Ary la Follette C. W. Reising Horace Davis Harry Fowler J. Jk. Diedrich

Public Sale at Webster Township October 23 1917

Mrs. Louisa Weis will auction personal property at her Webster township residence, one and a half miles northeast of New Middletown. Items include livestock, farm implements, hay, harness, cream separator, furniture, and miscellaneous goods. Sale begins 9:30 a.m. with usual terms. John Seipel, Auctioneer.

Louisa Weis Webster Township New Middletown John Seipel

Pleasant Social Event In New Albany Honor

Mr Henry Dannreuther and family from New Salisbury attended a dinner Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs William Fein in New Albany. The gathering honored Mrs Mary Fein former Harrison county resident who plans to return to Battle Creek Iowa after five months in Indiana. Attendees included numerous Dannreuther family members and Feins with children.

Henry Daonreather New Salisbury William Fein New Albany

DePauw Meet Votes on Patriotic Fand Referendum Saturday

M. W. A. of DePauw plans a Saturday October 13 referendum on whether the Patriotic Fand should stay in force or be repealed. All members urged to attend. Ray Rothrock serves as Clerk.

Ray Rothrock

Indebted to H. C. Miller Asked to Settle Debts

All persons indebted to H C Miller can pay their accounts at the old stand. Either Mr C M Miller Mr Brown or Mr Wright can settle with you.

H.C. Miller C. M. Miller Mr. Brown Mr. Wright

Also Mentioned on This Page

Easure KAHN W. H. Keller Co Clothiers Meath Vogt-Uesseler C. CL Ilubbard R G. Bereka Dogwood Georgie Duggins Grafton Brooks Kannapel Booth Boone Eddie Ekart Lucinda Miller A. O. Ris3ler Andrew Hardsow Nelda Relda Farrel Tom Guest Laconia Catherine Lloyd Chas Tufts Lillie Ekart Frank Sands Marjory Timberlake Suneday Vallee Duggins Logansport Emery Ekart Howard Ethel Reed Central Albert Conner the Government OF the United States OF America Treasury United States Treasurer of the United Sates Washington, D. C McAdoo Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis First National Bank Corydon, Indiana Jhon E Van S Engleman Corydon, Ind DePauw Morton
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