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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1917
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription durations with out of county and in county terms. It lists one year and six months periods with prices noted as $1.2 and $1.00 along with a 150e fin, indicating a fee or fine.
Editorial argues against peace offers from Germany or its allies under current conditions. It asserts the US stance that no treaty or arbitration is trustworthy without German will and demands continued war until autocracy ends. It frames German rulers as a menace and urges unwavering support for a total victory leading to a lasting international order.
The piece argues the Civil War and World War I share aims of preserving the Union and ending militarism. It notes Lincoln’s focus on ultimate goals beyond slavery and asserts the world now unites to unseat German militarism, urging Germans to recognize their government as an unacceptable anachronism.
John Edwin Williar born May 29 1825 died October 14 1917 aged 92 4 15 was married January 28 1853 to Harriet M Bentley. He left a daughter Anna Fried ley of Bridgeport Indiana and sons George E Williar deceased and Edwin C William. He joined Rehoboth church December 9 1894 and served as trustee. A short service at home preceded funeral at Rehoboth led by the pastor Text Ist John 3 2 with large attendance. Burial followed in nearby cemetery awaiting the resurrection morn.
Monticello II and George Higgins with Miss Lola Taylor of Monticello visit Bloomington Clinton and Warrensburg. Mr and Mrs Jim Madden of Deland welcome a nine pound boy. Grace Hever formerly of Harrison county Ind. Beb Taylor of Milltown Ind works for Lewy Smith White Heath. L A Smith and son Glenn visited Crawfordsville Indianapolis and Columbus. Lola Taylor Anna Welch Earl Zimerman visited George Higgins Sunday. Illinois corn better than recent years with ears from ½ to 15 inches. Wages range from seven to nine cents.
Jean of Corydon Schools hosted the Freshmen at his Forest Home farm two miles south of Corydon. Students explored the grounds hunted persimmons and hickory nuts played games and roasted chestnuts over a bonfire. Mrs Bean served hot chocolate and around eight o clock the group was taken back to town by hay wagon.
A Wednesday benefit event at the school auditorium raised support for Company C 835th Infantry National Army and its Harrison county soldiers at Camp Zachary Taylor. Speakers urged Liberty Bond purchases, praising women’s war effort, with music by Mrs Fanny Cole Sample and Mollie Keller, and remarks by Capt. Bert Wampler and editor EK A Jones on war aims and American loyalty.
Mrs. Spencer Wilton and her daughter Anna Catharine of Nevin visited relatives in Indianapolis from Saturday to yesterday.
Zear Charlie Miller recovers from typhoid fever and is active again. Georgia Snider visits grandma Mrs. Charlotte Hemp who is ill. Nancy E. Conrad, daughter Mertie, and Perry Bowman visit James Conrad’s family. LeMay family moves to Crandall. Charles Emily moves to New Albany for winter work. Sunday School at 9 30 A M and preaching every two weeks at 10 80 A M. Young people’s meeting Sundays 7 P M and prayer Wednesdays 7 P M. Everyone urged to attend.
In Memoriam for John McKinney who died on October 17 1917 at age 69. He was husband to Mary McKinney and father to a son and brother to a brother. Funeral held Thursday at Dee bam conducted by Rev A J Shearer New Middletown. The community remembers him as an earnest worker and kind adviser.
The State Board of Education declares the last week of October and the first week of November as Food Conservation Weeks for Indiana schools. Teachers will teach food conservation and campaign at home to explain its purpose. Home visits will enlist students in Uncle Sam's Army to help save lives of the boys at the front.
For Melvin Roudenbush five months old died September 9 1917 at dawn after bowels inflammation. He leaves father John Roudenbush mother and seven siblings. Funeral conducted by Rev Pearson on September 30 at home. Family notes the loss but faith remains.
The first snow of the season visited the locality Monday night and yesterday but melted as fast as it fell. Yesterday appeared like a March day with black clouds and white flakes drifting down thick and fast, giving a wintery look without harsh cold.
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