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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1918
Page
6
A Milltown resident, Ed Crerman Boldt, visited St Francisville and angered locals by denying German atrocities. He proclaimed disbelief, provoking two citizens to demand his departure. The St Francisville Times notes Justice Department interest and possible further investigation by early reports.
Pastor JasulteL Taylor of the Methodist church argues with farmer Charles Lividt on the street after Lividt orders him off the sidewalk. Taylor cites his rights as a citizen and his three sons in the army, while Lividt is accused of pro German sentiment and other alleged disloyal acts. The report notes ongoing war interest and local social friction.
A Saturday night event at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Dietrich celebrated the August 22 marriage of their son Edgar and his wife. Guests enjoyed gifts, candy, pie, and cigars, with games for the young and a farewell voyage sentiment as the group departed around 11:30.
James Matites of Ramsey Indiana offers good seed rye for sale. Contact via Trureka phone agl three w.
The August 25 assembly announced ministry assignments for the ensuing year across Indiana congregations. Among named changes are G. S. Smith in Alfordsville, C. K. Dillman in Central, J. A. Hile at Linton Station, C. J. Collins at Tanton Circuit, S. L. Walls in Grandview, J. W.itherton in Lewis, and W. W. Moore on Washington, with councils including W. H. Todd and J. A. Hill.
A Corydai office welcomed George Bower of Fosey township who, with his son Lewis, visited to see him depart for service. The aged patriot, in a fervent speech, declared unwavering loyalty to the country, recalling his Napoleonic era ancestors and urging fluent patriotism in any language. The notice also advertises Superior or Empire Wheat drill from W. H. Bullett & Sons.
Rev. J M Caress of New Albany visited the office and plus companions Rev Jesse Shuck and Rev C K Dillman plan a tent meeting at Wolfe's schoolhouse in Washington township around late September or early October. Caress is a Sunday School evangelist with notable Southern Indiana work. Also note Jacob Haub's sale listing a lot of good property set for Saturday September 14.
Fred Johns of Taylor township reports two New Albany men John Lenz and Lee Green arrived by river on August 21 with a wagon to buy junk. They allegedly bought goods at Mrs Johns and were accused before Squire Dick T. Carter at Bridgeport and remanded to court, with wheat seed held pending appeal.
A. Meech of Corydon Indiana advertises two daily car trips between Corydon and New Albany for passenger transport. Depart Corydon at 7:00 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. from New Albany at 9:30 A.M. and 7:30 P.M. A Sunday trip 4:30 P.M. from Corydon with 7:50 P.M. return. Extra trips possible and pickups at waypoints. passengers should phone.
Executor seeks court order to sell real estate to pay debts of Amanda Quiverman. Hearing set in Harrison County Circuit Court Corydon Indiana on September 26 1918. Clerk Tames A. Watson.
A reader from Vincennes Indiana seeks to buy a small farm in Harrison County preferably Spencer Township. The listing requests about forty to sixty acres and invites responses from interested sellers.
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