Joseph Miller Killed by Freight Train Near English
Joseph Miller, a 77 year old Civil War veteran known in the county, was instantly killed when a west bound freight struck him as he crossed the tracks near English on Tuesday morning. An inquest found $37 on his person. He had been a transient laborer and clock tinkerer, long plagued by drink and wandering southern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Miller
English
Isaac Jones
New Middletown
Indiana
Letter From Louis Kopp at Camp Shelby Miss 1917
Louis Kopp writes from Camp Shelby Mississippi Oct 10 1917 to his father detailing army life. He reports good health, mumps and measles in camp, cool nights, daily drills and schooling in artillery, maps and travel, and a shift from infantry to artillery. He mentions possible deployment to Cuba or the Philippines and expresses readiness to join action. He notes camp size, company strength, church services, and a jolly chaplain as well as tax time and long days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Kopp
Louis
Camp Shelby
Miss
Germany
Cuba
Philippine Islands
Ailone
Chaplin
Notice to Teachers Reading Circle and Campaign Notes
County Depository sells two Teachers Reading Circle books at requests by the County Board of Education. One hundred teachers have not complied and must purchase now or books will be sent back. State Teachers Association meets November 1 to 3. teachers should attend at least every other year. Written recitations must be carried out as scheduled. Material for the Food Conservation Campaign will arrive this week. visit homes next week to explain its importance. Primary History used is Nida's American Beginnings in Europe. 1¢ price for sixth grade, usable for fifth grade. Elementary A and Advanced A Sewing tablets have little difference and may be used. A O DeWeese, Co. Supt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
State Teachers’ Association
Nida
Europe
A. O. DeWeese
New Amsterdam Defeats Laconia On Their Diamond
New Amsterdam won her third game of the series from Laconia on the latter's diamond last Friday. The visiting team held a safe lead throughout as both clubs showed good play and spirit. Umpires were 2yrum and Fowler with substitutes Gibson and Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Amsterdam
Laconia
N. Amsterdam
Luconis
E. Boone
S. Bliss
Ss. Funk
Ct A. Bliss
P M. May
Cc. Simler
Corydon Defeats Mauckport In Friday Baseball Game
Friday afternoon at the Fair Grounds Corydon beat Mauckport 19 to 6. Lineups list Corydon players Herbert Sonner through Ruby Apires-Byron Cowartney and Mauckport's squad with coach Roscoe B. Davis. Corydon coach is Mr Mikesell of Corydon High School. Next Wednesday is Halloween.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauckport
Corydon
Fair Grounds
Corydon Mauckport
Herbert Sonner
Stanley Robeson
Hugh Fredderick
Albert Cooper
Colvin Davidson
Castle Faith
Harry Morris
Edgar Reagan
Dewey Hickmanth
Benos
Loren Hickman
Wayne Allison Allen Joran
Teddy Sherman
John Graves
Fred Jenkins
Wakefield Ruby Frank Jordan
Jenkins Ruby Apires
Byron Cowartney
Warren Miller
Roscoe B. Davis
Mikesell
Public Sale at Bradford Farm Auction October 1917
William Stamm to auction at his Bradford residence on the William Platter farm on Saturday October 97 1917 at 10 oclock. Items include wagon two colts nine milch cows heifer small herd interest in ten acres of corn hay and straw and other articles. Auctioneer H N Fesser terms usual. Also note a lost gold hunting case watch in Elizabeth with ribbon fob and charm reward offered. BR R 2 Op 24-20 Bring good wood for subscription offering seasoned wood or green hickory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stamm
Bradford
William Platter
H.N. Fesser
Elizabeth
National Service Hand-Book distributed to libraries nation wide
The National Service Hand-Book has been sent to librarians across the country to present its public access. It offers guidance on domestic welfare European war relief government needs for professionals industry labor civil service and more including medical nursing religious military and agricultural work. New pamphlets include youth military training school children work in terms and home making courses. From the Indiana Historical collection The Play party in Indiana by T. J. Wolford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Indiana
T. J. Wolford
Patriotic Day Planned by Harrison Teachers and Defense League
Harrison township teachers with the Defense League designate next Friday after noon Oct 26 as Patriotic Day. Patrons especially mothers are urged to visit their schools at that time to show patriotism and assist the Defense League. W H Denbo Trustee urges community attendance for the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Township
Defense League
W. H. Denbo
Bloomington Visitors Spend Sunday With Cousin
Mrs. Joseph Cosner and daughter Idus and Ruth Adamson of Bloomington join Robert Pearson of Spencer and Mrs. Will Spriggs of Bedford for a Sunday visit with their cousin Mrs. Jace Orwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cosner
Idus
Ruth Adamson
Bloomington
Robert Pearson
Spencer
Will Spriggs
Bedford
Jace Orwick
Taft Attacks Peace Pleas As War Effort Urges Bond Drive
In Chicago Taft denounces those seeking premature peace and urges Liberty Loan support. He blasts La Follette for antiwar sentiments and calls for defeating German militarism to secure a lasting peace, urging citizens to invest in Government bonds for the war effort.
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Chicago
Congress
William H. Taft
League
Liberty Loan Committee
Germany
Senator la Follette
Taft
Lusitania
United States
Local notes reveal illnesses, travel, and school opening
Jennie Dill and Margia May are among many neighbors listed as sick or recovering from typhoid and colds. Irene Williar improves from typhoid fever. several trips to New Albany, West Point, and Falls City are noted. School opens with Harry Funk as teacher on Oct 15. Three deaths at Dam 43, New Boston, include a carpenter foreman, a pile driver worker, and a fifty year old man. Dr. Weaver and Mr Treece handle the aftermath and burial in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Williar
Jennie Williar
Ola May
New Albany
John Arnold
Bertha
Edith
Falls Cities
Harry Funk
Dam 43
New Boston
Gentry
Louisville
Durbin
Marine Hospital
Green River
Weaver
Elizabeth
Death of David W. Winn Former Jackson Township Resident
David W. Winn died Monday at his New Albany home aged about years. He was an iron worker at Ohio Falls Iron Works and son of Thomas Winn of Jackson township. Survived by wife and seven children including Eva Helen Maud and David Winn navy member. sisters Hester Pritz Eva t igier and Sarah Shorter. Funeral and burial held in New Albany.
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David W. Winn
Jackson Township
New Albany
Thomas Winn
Winn
Ohio Falls Iron Works
Centenary M. E. Church
Masonic and
Odd Fellows Lodges
Maud Atkins
W. Wettig
W. John
Eva
Helen Winn
David Winn
Day of Prayer for Military Success Proclaimed
President Wilson proclaims Sunday October 25 as a day of prayer for the success of the American army in the war following congressional resolution. The case Harriet Keas versus Town of Corydon for personal injury damages was dismissed and set for trial next week in English Instant.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Harriet Keas
Town of Corydon
Travel the Monon Route to Chicago and Indy
The Monon Route offers direct links from Louisville and New Albany to Chicago and Indianapolis with numerous through trains. Details include departure times from New Albany and Jeffersonville, connections via Frankfort Delphi Monticello and Monon, and emphasis on comfortable day coaches Pullmans parlor and dining cars.
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The
Democrat
Indiana
Chicago
Illinois
Louisville
New Albany
Bedford
Bloomington
Greencastle
Crawfordsville
Lafayette
Hammond
Monon
Indianapolis
Frankfort
Delphi
Monticello
Cincinnati
Camp Zachary Taylor Notes Corn. Infantry Details Men and Sale
Arvil A. Kapp of Company C 335th Infantry is to attend Infantry School of Arms reporting November 1. James A. Noe to Rifle and Pistol section. Noah Vaughn assigned to Machine Gun section and in charge of Company C athletics. Also advertised is a six year old black Percheron mare and a pure bred Holstein yearling bull for sale.
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Corn
Arvil A. Kapp
Co. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hipres
Keller
Southern Freight Train
Louis Kopp
Field Artillery
Misa
Hallowe'en
Harry Peters
Ind
BR. R. 2
National Service
la Follette
St. Paul
High
Mr. Taft
Liberty Loan Appeal
Ibis
Disney
Culton
Jennie Dill
Margia May
Sidney Williar
John Williar
Rehoboth
J. C. May
Thomas Cooper
Earl Williar
South Boone
C. J. Treece
Amzi Weaver
James Parker
Lee Wolfe
Nate Wilbiar
G. H. Edwards
St. John M. E
Rev. Wells
E. L. Presbyterian Church
Interurban
Jeffersonville
Zachary Taylor
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