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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1918
Page
7
A letter from First Lieutenant Nevil Frank, stationed at Camp Laurel Maryland, describes training on the Maryland State Fair Grounds and the Seven Reg. engineers. He notes overseas equipment turned in and pending purchases, quarantine moves, and the mix of soldiers eager or reluctant to deploy.
Notice to garages and automobile owners urging Sunday motor restraint to aid fuel conservation during wartime. Calls for closures of garages on Sundays and suggests horse-drawn transport to churchgoers and rural trips only when necessary. Signed by Frank EF Pageey, Federal Fuel Administrator.
Pamily Kenunion held Sunday August 26 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Dather in New Middle town. Attending were Mr and Mrs Michelifiesch Sr and family Philip Tierter Jeedl Jterter and Katherine Herter of Ken nes Hir Michael Herter and wife Edward Hodge and wife of Indianapolis Mr and Mrs John Thiddie Cory wen Mrs Anmai Bickel and two daughters Elnora Johanna Lewis George Resch and red Stoll of Louisville.
A county report of not buying wheat is corrected. Ballard & Ballard Milling Co. announces continuous purchases of No 2 wheat at 92.1544 per bushel at the Louisville wharf. The note lists township names and local officials in the surrounding area.
Seventeen Jersey cows competed in the fourth annual butterfat test held with the Crawford County Fair in Marengo. Premium prizes included one hundred dollars, a Sharples cream separator, and other premiums. Five registered Jersey bull calves and twelve registered Gad cadbyes were also contributed, with local breeders and the fair association hosting the event.
A local police waterworks disruption affected Cory and nearby areas. Officials cited public safety concerns and limited access to a public towel and restroom facility. Investigations focus on a reported incident at a shop and nearby water distribution site.
Paris Sept 2 officials announced the Allies have taken 128,302 prisoners since July 15. In the same period they seized 2,060 guns 1,734 mine throwers and 13,783 machine guns along with large quantities of munitions and supplies.
Deaths reported for Rev Samuel McVey and Rev Lemuel McVey who died Monday August 26 at a home near Dale. Both were United Brethren ministers with long service including Palmyra New Middletown and Mauckport congregations.
A letter from Joe Metz, serving in France with Company 8, 32nd Infantry, describes the July 18 drive, artillery barrages, and close combat with German forces. Metz notes intense fighting, capturing artillery, and a counterattack with Germans calling out Camerade as Americans advance. He mentions relatives in Illinois and his service milestones.
Red Cross report records August memberships and special donations across Uiarrison County Townships. Names listed include Mrs Chas Weppner, Jacob T. Kintmer, Mrs Lillie Winther, Earl Kintner, Catharine WKintner, Vrankdin Vownsiboptisear Green, and others. Amounts show small gifts totaling 58.00 to 38.00 with school donation noted.
Fragmentary report mentions Meshband and wife TE Mirw with Mrs Andrew McBride visiting Louis. Reference to a physician and two people in possession of health concerns. Mentions Medtride and Mauexport with surgical history and uncertain health status.
The regular annual meeting of the friends of Old Salem church one mile south of New Middletown will be held September 15. Rev. James W. Crane of Linnli's Indiana will preach both morning and afternoon. Mr Lang asks the Democrat to send copies to San Jacinto California where he recently moved after salary discussions. He notes the 1909 Harrison County Fair and mentions the San Jacinto earthquake last spring.
The undersigned will sell at public auction on the El Stevens farm on the Fredericksburg and Corydon road three and a half miles northwest of Corydon Tuesday September 17 1918. Items include a black mare eight years old a black horse two years old a Jersey milch cow a registered Jersey milch cow a sow and nine pigs a Poland China sow two shoats Welch ing about 75 pounds each four pigs about eight weeks old five tons of hay a No 20 Oliver breaking plow harrow disc Buckeye cultivator one horse cultivator double shovel plow Old Hickory wagon wheat drill mowing machine buggy buggy harness work harness hay baler log calsters and chains half interest in an ideal binder corn in the field and other smaller articles. Sale starts nine thirty a m. Cash for sums five dollars and under nine months credit for larger sums with note and surety. Four percent discount for cash. Clarence KH Davis kr Davis Auctioneer s4-20
The cannery operates at full blast as large quantities of tomatoes flow in. Many workers, including women, deliver crates from Tenere pouch and a quick card arrives on Saturday. Mr. Cudgeon says about twenty pickers are at work and plans to harvest more tomatoes from 76 acres if frost stays away. Potatoes and beans are planted on 30 acres and some seed was stored.
Me Clinic vocational instructor from Jackson township travels with three local youths to Indianapolis for the Pinedana State Pair. Rodkind Davis Charles Htoause and Bertha Anderson will compete in the stock judging contest for the entire state while Mr Anderson and the group travel in Mr Clunie s car.
County Treasurer Thos W Knight has been named by government authorities as chairman of the Harrison County War Labor Committee. The panel will monitor war work needs, prevent wasteful labor, assist job seekers for government work, and ensure labor is used only as necessary for essential tasks.
Robert A. Troth of Orleans judged the fair two weeks ago driving with his daughter Edie Troth. He grows sixty acres of apples near Orleans and recently returned from the Philadelphia International Apple Show where his Tri-County exhibits from Orange, Lawrence and Washington counties won the most prizes. Indiana apples drew more attention than any other. Troth now oversees the fruit exhibit at the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis this week.
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