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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1918
Page
3
In a public notice a local weekly laments delays in enforcing two 1918 federal orders to curb paper use. It plans to drop long delinquents from mailing lists to cut circulation 15 percent by September 15 and to remove readers more than three months in arrears. Readers are urged to prepaid subscriptions. after October 1 the annual rate rises to 1.50.
The Liberty Loan Committee announces a series of meetings in every township the week before canvass kickoff. Eight towns host public sessions September 30 to October 5 with speakers on the war and campaign planning for the following week. Harrison township hosts a solicitors only event at Corydon Library.
Notice to teachers who began last Monday and those returning after two years or more to attend a meeting with the County School Superintendent at the Graded School Building Corydon at ten o clock Saturday morning September 28. A O Deweese. Letter buy a washing machine and wringer now from J J Bullett Son si8 4w
Taylor Township lists teachers for the coming year led by Arminda Greer and Mary Wayne with Mae Wilson Millie Reagan Zettie Miller Gertrude Holmes Mayme Kelley Fidelia Shields. The first township institute set for Saturday October 5 and school opens Monday October 7 with William H. Stewart as Trustee.
The Township High Schools opened Monday listing new staff at several schools. Ward Beanblossom serves as principal at New Salisbury with Leota Rusk as assistant, plus agriculture supervision by N I Cronie. Other schools show principals and assistants, including Paul Sieg at DePauw and O Crosby at New Amsterdam CO.
County Superintendent A. O. Deweese, a National Association of Biological Science member, offered wartime service and will deliver three biology lectures weekly at the University of Louisville Medical School. He will commute from his duties to avoid conflicts with school obligations.
The Food Club of Spencer township held its third meeting at Thompson's Chapel on September 12 with a program including Song America A Nation's Prayer at Noonday by the President a message to U S Food Club by M Foley chairman State Council of Defense Beulabhevenot How to get More Than Your Amount of Sugar by Lillian Lincoln Recital Your Flag and My Flag by Mavel Harmon Recitation The Cook's Dilemma Mary Murr Recitation America for Me Sybila Merket Belgium Enslaved Florence Louden The next meeting will be held in October with Florence Louden pres Belle Rothroek secretary.
Harrison County Council No 1808 Knights of Columbus announces officers for the year starting October 1 1918 with Grand Knight Amedee Dropsey and others in leadership roles. All accounts due by September 1st and owed parties are asked to settle promptly. V H Bulleit and Sons Inc.
The casualty list confirmed Lieutenant Andrew V. Seipel of Harrison County was the fallen officer from Webster Township. He volunteered at about thirty eight, served as First Lieutenant, and left his family years ago with no contact. A sister in Louisville and a widow in Meadville Washington informed relatives, linking the name to the local Seipel family.
Ollie Bush of Depauw was killed Thursday September 12 at Speeds Quarry Milltown while working as brakesman for the Southern railroad. He was 26, survived by his wife and three young children. Funeral held Sunday September 15 in Milltown.
Harrison County Chapter calls patriotic women to help produce 2000 carbon articles using dry seeds and shells in the Grade School building. Aprons provided. Urgent work to protect troops overseas from German poison gas. Grocery stores to receive materials.
Conrad and Son Piano Company urges quick piano purchases from a prior shipment, warning prices will rise after January 1 due to war conditions. A list of names of customers who bought since September 2 is included, noting the unusual number and privacy concerns.
The document lists named teachers including Stoy Anderson Ruth McCarty Virgie McBride C T Bartley Dora A Faith Stanley Leibert Aurelia Wilson Mildred Beat Robert Boone Edna Ludlow Griff C Miller Burrell Pindell Roy Duggins Leora Byrum Wm J Radmacher Rolla Koby Edna Powell. Schools start October 7. B U Davis and A Davia offer a public auction October 2 at 12 30 PM two miles southwest of Corydon Junction selling six hogs, five and a half acres of corn in shock and household furniture.
In need of a new roof consider Asphalt Slate roofing Red Cedar shingles and steel roofing offered by J. J Bullett & Son at 618 4w.
Mrs Anna LaPlant widow of Peter LaPlant died at her home in Puyvier township after a week long illness. Requiem services were held at St Peters Catholic Church Buena Vista with burial in the local cemetery. She leaves seven daughters and two sons along with a sister and two brothers.
Nine year old Miss Alice Argo donated three Red Cross pups from her family farm four miles northwest of Corydon. Edgar Miles and local traders organized the drive raising 29 12 for the Red Cross Chapter. Hats passed by C C W Thomas and John I Habermel netted 11 47 and 10 45, while three pups sold at auction for 7 50 to Roscoe Lewis Cecil Kopp and Herman Meyer.
Frost touched the area over the weekend killing tender growth in low places. Farmers report green corn sweet potatoes late Irish potatoes and tomatoes needing several weeks more to mature for harvest.
Land listing for 103 acre grain and stock farm located five and a half miles south of Corydon Indiana. Seller Jack Watson of Eureka provides contact via Corydon Indiana phone 825-8. Auction or sale details not specified. District farm community note reflects typical 20th century rural classifieds. Local buyers see potential agricultural use.
The letter from Nevil H. Frank now First Lieutenant of the 57th Regiment Engineers describes overseas sail preparations with a two thirds Western mix of officers and a likely soon promotion. He sent a photo in uniform and warm regards to friends. George Henry, age 84, of Webster township, visited Corydon with his daughter and son in law, praising him as a best citizen of Garrison County.
Local advertisement promotes footwear emphasizing quality comfort and stylish looks at J. J. Zollman’s in Lanesville.
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