Local Notes From Corydon and Nearby Life
The Corydon Democrat itemizes births and visits: a son born October 13 to Mr and Mrs Edgar Anderson. Wayne Lottich teaching at Brookville resting at home during school closures. Martha Joottorff a IU student at home during closures. Louis Gotterdam and Willie Schwab of Louisville visiting William Pope family. a October 9 son born to Mr and Mrs Trennett Caughlin in Milwaukee. a daughter Esther Irene born to Rev and Mrs Joseph G Moore on October 5. Irma Baker of Laconia slowly improving from bronchial pneumonia. David A Simler of Washington township visiting Corydon. Wells and Phelips of Miami County buying cattle and purchasing a carload of Jerseys. Jorace Seanner and son of Washington township renewing subscription. Vorace, a Barrison County figure, noted as a local citizen.
Local notes mention flu illnesses and community updates
Mara and Josephine Hall with Spanish Influenza improving. William Mitchell returns from Ohio for carpentry work on government airplane frames. Various locals in Posey and Harrison townships renew subscriptions, report injuries, and prepare for winter fuel.
New Winchester Man Joins Democrat Subscriber List
John W. Kellem of Winchester Illinois joins the Democrat as a new subscriber. Born and raised in Boone township he served long as county clerk and recorder, regarded as an A-number-one official. Nearby Georgetown resident Tito Taylor visited Corydon last Thursday to subscribe for a year and pay a dollar fifty in advance, noting price increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Kellem
Winchester
Illinois
Democrat
Mr. Kellem
Boone Township
John
Tito Taylor
Georgetown
Corydon
Pleasant calls and military exam in Corydon crowd
Jeff Cunningham and nephew Harry Cunningham visited the Corydon office last week with Eugene Frank of New Boston. Young Frank came for a military service examination. The party included Lewis Keller O'Bannon and the Prown family from Indianapolis asked about J J We Drown who was ill with appendicitis and recovering from influenza. Harry Lemme of Elizabeth was examined for military service and found unfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeff Cunningham
Harry Cunningham
Eugene Frank
New Boston
Corydon
Frank
Jeff
Lewis Keller O'Bannon
Warry Lemme
Elizabeth
Origen
Winchester Times notices death and local connections
J W Kellem of Winchester Illinois becomes a Democrat subscriber and recalls a Winchester Times notice of Mrs Mary Youngs wife of George Youngs and Jed Youngs former county resident. The piece notes births and travels of local families and a subscription renewal from Blueiver township Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Kellem
Winchester
Winois
Democrat
Winchester Times
Mary Youngs
George Youngs
Jed
Mera
Yoonss
Viram
Sallie Kelley
Tlinois
Local family seeks care for son after appendicitis
Mr and Mrs Wilson FE Cook of this place took their sixteen year old son William to Norton s Infirmary Louisville Saturday October 2 for medical treatment He had an appendectomy several weeks ago and has fever but doctors could not locate the trouble Dr Geo F L Martin accompanied the family to the hospital The Twenty Seventh Annual session of the Indiana State Conferences of Charities and Corrections met in Moansville with Judge James A Collins presiding A large delegation discussed community problems and home service work of the Red Cross and aiding soldier families The conference adjourned Tuesday night with Ft Wayne named for next fall meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson FE
Cook
Con
William
Norton's Infirmary
Louisville
Geo. FL. Martin
Indiana State Conferences of Charities and Corrections
Moansville
James A.collins
Juge
Merion County Criminal Court
Tlome
the Red Cross
Ft. Wayvre
Sappenfield Promotes Jackson Township Trustee Bid
A candidate letter from Sappenfield reiterates a plan to hold office one day weekly at his home and one day at a central township point if elected Trustee of Jackson Township. He urges voters to support him and reflects on prior Democratic nomination activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Sappenfield
Stave hoards received by Geo B Wahi in Corydon
A supply of stave hoards was received by Geo B Wahi located at 9 3 Corydon. The note confirms delivery details and the recipient's name and address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just
Geo. B. Wahi
Corydon
Modification Of Building Rates For Farm Structures
Farmers are urged that wartime building permits now differ by farm vs city. Farm buildings may be erected without a permit if total cost stays under 1000 dollars. Structures over 21000 dollars require County Council of Defense approval. City, town, or village buildings always require a permit. S. Jones, Chairman County Council of Defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atteson
County Council of Defense
State Council of Defense
S. Jones
Married Twenty Five Years Gettelfinger Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John F Gettelfinger of Morgan township were in Corydon last Thursday visiting the office during their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married October 17 1893 weighing 135 pounds each at the time. He remains 135 while she weighs 235. They have nine children born to them seven still at home and Sidrowdh at college in St Marss Kentucky. Herman J oldest son is of draft age. The couple are industrious prospering farmers with modern improvements including a coal oil engine powering electricity for home and farm work and feeding twenty nine cows separtor milker power washer and more. They are healthy and, with many friends, look forward to greater success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Gettelfinger
Morgan Township
Corydon
Mrs. Gettelfinger
Escent Sidrowdh
St. Mars’s Wettucky
Herman J
Treasury Certificates of 4 Percent Interest Maturing 1919
Collector Isaac Strouse urges taxpayers to buy new Treasury Certificates of indebtedness at 4 percent, maturing July 15, 1919, to cover Income and Excess Profits Taxes. Certificates are redeemable with accrued interest and available at banks or trust companies in denominations from $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Isaac FR. Strouse
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
A Party At Tine Miller Home Near Deewood
A gathering occurred at Tine Miller’s residence near Deewood on Saturday night October 5. Attendees listed include Misees Haneche Verna Wesley Elva Seipel Zelma Blake Dee Dug Relda Nelda fiuse Tilda Myrth Gunther Frankie Deherry Beatrice Liflpop Kgazie Miller Peatrice Emma Conner Lillie MonacrHa Ekart Phelma Back herms Lulu Mhurt Grace Pearl Miller Jern Daley Clanche Lac eille Showmaker Pearl Ekart Margaret Elizabeth Eve Opal Daley Woodie Timberlake Burrell Seipel Sandford Dodd Mr and Mrs Vanlee Ekart June O'Brien George Nailey and others. They departed late hoping to meet again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tine Miller
Deewood
Misees
Haneche
Verna Wesley
Elva Seipel
Zelma Blake
Dee Dug- Relda
Nelda Fiuse
Tilda Myrth
Gunther
Frankie Deherry
Beatrice Liflpop
Kgazie Miller
Peatrice
Emma Conner
Lillie
MonacrHa Ekart
Phelma Backherms
Lulu Mhurt
Grace
Pearl Miller
Jern
Death of Oma Lois Swarens
Oma Lois Swarens of Trade County Missouri born October 21 1901 died October 9 1918 aged 16 years 11 months 18 days. She joined the Baptist church at ten and lived a consecrated Christian life. She served as church pianist for four years and was known as a lady and missionary figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oma Lois Swarens
Ord
Swarens
Trade County
Missouri
Baptist Church
Corydon Firms Change Hands In Local Trade Shift
Two of Corydon's oldest businesses have changed hands. Vic Wright now owns the drug store established in 1859 and James W. Wright and Edward Brown operate the former Miller grocery. Brown has worked there 22 years and knows the trade. The Riely family will miss the departing leaders as Sam James and Stoy prepare for future service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Riely
C. M. Miller
Wm. Reader
I. A. Riely
John Riely
Louisa 8 Riely
John
Sam
James
Stoy
Vic Wright
R. L. Miller
Mr. Miller
H. Carr Miller
Car
Edward Brown
fHlaney
Mr. Brown
Mr. Wright
Vic
Riely Brothers
Deata! College
Louisville
Oklahoma
A R Snyder Reappointed Superintendent at Potawatomi Reservation
A R Snyder is named superintendent of the Potawatomi Reservation at the place again after resigning last spring due to health. His health has improved and he returns from serving as deputy U S marshal. Indians and whites welcome his reappointment citing strict law enforcement and higher moral standards as defining features of his prior administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Snyder
Potawatomi
Snyder
United States
Mayetta
Kansas
Corydon
Washington, D. C
Topeka
Charles Fellers Dies in Louisville at 26
Charles Fellers of Louisville died October 10 after a illness complication. He was a 26 year old fireman for the Illinois Central Railroad. He is survived by his wife and parents, a brother Willard, and sister Mrs Selma Lusey. Burial was in Louisville. Advisory from Geo B Wahl Corydon Indiana promoting stove and harness stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fellers
Mart l Fellers
Corydon
Louisville
Willard
Selma Lusey
Illnois Central Railroad
Fodder Wanted by Shock Delivery in Corydon
Local notice from R and Kirkham seeking to purchase several loads of fodder delivered to their Corydon address. Request specifies fast delivery to the buyer’s location and indicates the seller will supply payment upon receipt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Kirkham
For Sale Demonstrating Ifarroun Car With Reduced Prices
For sale. Demonstrating Ifarroun car about 900 miles ran. A new car for sale at reduced prices. Write or call M. F t Foster at New Middletown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
New Middletown
Harrison Circuit Court in Indiana November Term 1918
Proceedings held in Harrison Circuit Court Indiana during the November term of 1918. This record notes the court session and its jurisdiction within Harrison County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Indiana
Harrison County
Harrison
Notice of Final Settlement of Administrator
The administrator of the estate of Isute Nve deceased has filed a final settlement in Harrison Circuit Court. The examination and action are scheduled for Monday November 18 1918. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear to show cause why the account should not be approved and prove heirship if required. Austin Nye Administrator. Geo K Gwartney Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola M. Barger
Maude Rancock
Bal Barger
Edne Barger
Geo. B. Felter
Clyde &. Lottick
Newton Barger
Hettie Barger
Trina Barger
Raymond Barger
Hildreth Fabcock
State of
Indiana
Harrison Cirevis
Cordon
Coredon
Tix
A.D
James A. Watson
Barrisen Circait
Isute Nve
Harrison Circuit Court
Terry
Austin Nye
Admnistrator
Geo. K.gwartney
Atty
Wood heaters available at Geo. B. Wahl's Corydon
Easy Air Tight Rex Air Tight Pro gress Air Tight and Forest Pointer wood heaters are offered at Geo. B. Wahl's in Corydon Indiana. The notice lists multiple models and the retailer contact location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easy
Rex
Progress
Forest Pointer
Geo. B. Wahl's
Corydon
Ind
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The
Corydon Democrat
Edgar Anderson
WayneLottich
Brookville
Martha Joottorff
Indiana University
Messrs
Louis Gotterdam
Willie Schwab
Wiliam Pope and
Trennett Caughlin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Joseph G. Moore
October Sth
Esther Irene
Irma Baker
Laconia
David A. Simler
Washington Township
Messrs. Wells and
Phelips
Miami County
Jorace
Mara
Kathryn Elizabeth
Josephine
Mr. and Airs
Charles F. Hall
William Mitchell
Niles
Ohio
William Hertling
Posey Township
Mr. Hertling
Posey
Henry Ledburn
New Albany
Henry Seburn
Jas, Duncan
Philip Hirt
O. V. Shuck
Mr. Hirt
White House
Harry Davis
Wm. Heusel
Stoy Davis
Trousel
Cleo Davis
Lou R Bennett
Monte Crandall
Dewitt
Arkansas
Henry Shuck
Harry Fowler
Crandall
Dora Ansetz
Robert Holden
Fawlor Township
William J. Pearson
Leonk
Violet
James Turgess
Poses Township
Last Thursda
Pearson
O'Benner
Linden Stonecipher
Loran
Harold
Tanden
Jack Stonecipher
Mr. Stonecipher
New Albans
Os Watson
Mi Grove
Watson
Harrison Township
George Prown
Nellie
Indianapolis
J.J. We. Drown
Tle
Benjamin Hrrisen
John ‘Hayden
Blueiver Township
Oma
Lois Swarens
Corydon Business
W. H. Baliett & Sons
Geo. B. Wahl
W. H. Bulleit & Sons Inc
Corydon, Indiana
BalleBand
Corydon, Ind
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