Death of Edgar C Thompson during influenza service
Edgar C Thompson, 26, son of J W Thompson of Latham Indiana, former Harrison County resident, died of Spanish influenza at Camp Mills Long Island after enlistment June 24 1918. He leaves a wife four brothers three sisters and many relatives. Funeral at Latham October 23 1918. Burial Mt Pulaski Cemetery. Editor Myrtle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Chas. Thompson
Harrison County
Camp Mills
Long Island
New York
J. W. Thompson
Latham
Indiana
Davidson
Henry
Macon
Illinois
Earl
Decatur
Ilinois
Paul
William
Edward Davis
Waco, Nebraska
David Brashear
Sallie ‘Thompson
Local Family Back From Sickness and War News
Delayed items note Mary Jones and Hester Abel improving health. A series of visits and consultations occur in Corydon and Laconia. The piece also reports Edgar Williar’s death in New York at twenty six after U.S. service begun in July, with funeral plans in Latham. It ends with Red Cross Christmas parcel drive guidance for Corydon residents.
Sale of Henry H. Darger Farm Listed by Administrator
On November 2, George B. Felfer administrator will auction the Henry H. Darger farm. The listing presents a bargain sale with a detailed parcel reference 623 2Ww and terms to be announced at the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Darger
George B. Felfer
Adm
Leo Lilpop Dies in Harrison County After Brief Illness
Leo Lilpop died at his sister’s home in Boone Township on Wednesday, October 16 after a brief influenza illness. He was 28 and survived by his wife and two children. The family had been living in Minnesota and were visiting relatives in Harrison County before moving to Indianapolis. Burial occurred October 18 at St Michael cemetery with services led by Father Halpin of Jeffersonville. He was son of the late John Lilpop and is mourned by many. Mrs Lilpop, daughter of George Dowdle of Beltrami Minnesota, is his widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Williar
James Weaver
Sarah Stults
Jennie Dill
Mathes
Mauckport
B. F. Fortis
Laconia
Elmer Williar
Iler Roby
Alfred
B. F. For
Georgia
New York
Latham
Ethel Davis
Boone Township
Leo Lilpop
Sylvester Kannapel
Minnesota
Indianapolis
Harrison County
Mr. Lilpop
St. Michael
Father Halpin
Jeffersonville
John Lilpop
Lilpop
George Dowdle
Beltrami
John
Death of a Young Woman in Blue River Township
Miss May McCutcheon eighteen daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles McCutcheon died at home in Blue River Township of pneumonia after short illness. Burial at Blue River church. Survived by parents and several siblings. Rosenbargers listed fish oyster delivery. Bam Lagle of Blue River visited Corydon seeking draft transfer for son Oscar in Wampum Pennsylvania. Other Lagle sons John and David in coal mining and Pennsylvania. Lagie family Civil War Mexican War veteran father, late David Lagie, died ten years ago. A half brother John serves. another brother with Harrrigan county unit, Camp Sherman Ohio, Del Rio Texas, and West Point Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss May
Charles McCutcheon
Blue River Township
Blue River Church
Bam Lagle
Corydon
Lagle
John
David
Oscar
Mr. Lagle
Wampum
Pennsylvania
Pike County
Mr. Lagie
David Lagie
Biue River Township
Sam
Harrigan County
Camp Sherman
Ohio
del Rio
Texas
West Point
Kentucky
Fish and oysters at Rosenbargers
August Bocard of Spencer town ship visited the office last Friday with three silver half dollars dated 1828 1832 and 1854 found while unroofing an old dwelling. The coins lay in a paste board box against a rafter and likely were forgotten long ago. Each half dollar bears the inscription fifty cents one half dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Bocard
Spencer Township
Obituary of William H. Loudon 1896 1918
William Hobart Loudon son of Mr and Mrs John R Loudon born October 19 1896 died October 11 1918 just shy of age 22 He leaves two sisters Mary Abbie Anna Laura two brothers James Robert at home and Charles Julius at Camp Zachary Taylor The Navy sailor enlisted June 4 1918 died of influenza pneumonia at Puget Sound Navy Yard The family recalls his bright personality and leadership and notes his wish not to worry them The funeral was private due to influenza epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hobart Loudon
John R. Loudon
Mary Abbie
Anna Laura
James Robert
Charles Julius
Camp
Zachary Taylor
Beatrice Hurlock
Anderson
Hobart
Corydon
Indiana Central University of Indianapolis
Spencer Township
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Tev
A. D. Smith
Indianapolis
Rev. Shuck
White Cloud Circuit
New Salisbury News Briefs and Health Notes
New Salisbury items report farmers finished sowing wheat. Mary Stevens shows modest recovery from influenza and pneumonia. Alberta Crawford improves while Mae and Vada Ellis return from New Albany. Miss Georgia Sigler visits home from Muncie where schools are closed. Curran Graves Wm Ellis Lucile Haub contract influenza. Mr and Mrs Secob Martin relocate to Louisville after four weeks with relatives. recently sold home in Howard Park Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stevens
L. J Bringle
Gon Gordon
New Albany
Silas Bringle
Mae
Vada Ellis
Georgia Sigler
Muncie
Indiana
Alberta Crawford
Curran Graves
Wm. Ellis
Lucile Haub
Secob Martin
Louisvile
Public sale near Corydon October 23 1918 items listed
Auction at Jacob A. Stevens residence one mile south of Corydon on the Laconia pike. Sale begins 10 AM with heavy horse mare cattle machinery hay and harness among many items. Nine months credit on sums over five dollars with notes and surety. cash for five dollars and under. Auctioneers BT Davis and Jacob A. Stevens. 123-2w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Laconia Pike
Eureka Telephone Company
Jacob A. Stevens
Thorsday
R. F. Davis
Special line of hex candies at Rosen barger's.
Readable text notes a special line of hex candies at Rosen barger's with a casual price reference 080.3 w, but details and context are unclear from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenbarger's
Shooting Disturbs Corydon as Amy Shoots Baxley
Last Thursday in Corydon Amy shot Isaac Baxley with a shotgun causing severe facial injuries. Baxley was treated at Dr. Wolfe's office then moved to St. Edwards Hospital New Albany where jaw surgery was performed. Amy fled town and authorities have not intercepted him. Baxley reportedly was an unwelcome visitor in Amy’s home prior to the shooting.
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Corydon
Amy
Isaac Baxley
Oak Street
Baxley
Z. C. Wolfe
St. Edward’s Hospital
New Albany
William Saffer
Wolfe
L. B. Wolfe
Dudley F. Davis
Law
Parte
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Corydon Testimony
A Corydon resident confirms Doan's Kidney Pills' merit with long held trust in the remedy. Mrs. George Straub praised the pills for backache relief and kidney regulation, noting a purchase from Riely’s Drug Store and ongoing faith after more than two years. The ad urges readers to obtain Dean's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co. and mentions a price of 60 cents. A separate sale notice lists farm tools and personal property at Jacob A. Stevens' sale near Corydon on Thursday October 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
Dean
Doan
George Straub
Chestnut St
Riely
Help Wanted at Old Hickory Powder Plant Near Nashville
Advertisement states male applicants willing to work at Old Hickory Powder Plant near Nashville will receive transportation. Workers can board the Southern from New Albany to Evansville each Thursday at 4:20 PM. Contact Frank R. Wright, Corydon for details. Also notes subscription wood delivery and a rural sale listing farm equipment and livestock to be sold in Heth township on November 16, 1830–38.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tennessee
New Albany
Evansville
Frank R. Wright
Corydon
Malinda E. Uall
D. A. Simler
Heth
Fink for Trustee Seeks Posey Township Vote in 1918 Election
Clinton Ink the Democratic nominee for Trustee of Posey Township respectfully solicits the support of voters. The election is set for Tuesday November 5, 1918 between 9 and 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton *Ink
Posey Township
Rosenbargers Change Hands In Local Eatery Sale
Clem Rosenbarger purchases Ivan Rosenbarger’s share of the Rosenbarger restaurant and ice cream parlor and becomes sole proprietor. Ivan retires after nearly twenty years and plans to move to Champaign Illinois. A sale of wagons harness and buggy gear is noted with auctioneer R F Davis slated for October 31, one mile from Corydon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clem Rosenbarger
Ivan
Rosenbarger
Clem
Igiu
The
Democrat
Ivan Rosenbarger
Champaign
Illinois
Corydon to New Albany Passenger Trains Advertised
A local notice details two daily car trips between Corydon and New Albany for passenger transport with specific departure times from Corydon and from Hoosier Dairy Lunch Restaurant in New Albany. Sunday service and extra trips are planned, with pickup at way points and phone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corydon
New Albany
Hoosier Dairy
Pearl Street
Hoosier
L. A. Meech
Ind
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Rev. R. Co. Reno
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Myrtle
Jim Will’ Thompson
Illnois
Thompson
Clifton
Mary Jones
Hester Abel
Dc. J. Treece
Elizabeth
Loonie Robinson
Johnnie Watters
Red Cross Christmas Parcel Service
Red Cross
Herrison County
American Red Cross
Wes” Kannapel
Bullett & Sona
Charlies McCutcheon
Rosenbargers
Scotts Emulsion
Scott’s
Scott & Bowne
Closmfield
N. J
New Salisbury News
Jacob A. Stevens BT
Davis
W. H. Bullett & Sons
Fink
Delco-Light
M. A. Foster
New Middletown
Td Particul
U. S. Food Administration
D. W. Lemmon
Boone Town
Blaine Hays
Hays
M. Griffin & CO
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