Philip Conrad dies at 91 in Jackson Township
Philip Conrad died at his son William L. Conrad's home in Jackson township after a brief illness. He was born in 1825 in Pennsylvania and moved to Harrison County in 1843. Funeral services were held at Zear Church with burial in Charjeey cemetery. He leaves one son and was respected as a good citizen.
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Philip Conrad
William L. Conrad
Jackson Township
Zear Church
Waller Geargon
United Brethren
Mott
Char Jey
Orgdon
Conrad
Harrison County
Pennsylvania
Cooper-Canningham wedding solemnized at groom’s aunt’s home
Miss Nellye Cooper and Mrs Harvey Canningham quietly married at Dixie Highway home of the groom’s aunt on Thursday September 20 4917. Rev. McKay officiated as the couple, with no attendants, exchanged vows in the living room decorated in autumn hues. They planned a Northbound trip and will reside after September 30 at the groom’s parents’ home in Evans Landing Indiana.
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Nellye Cooper
Harvey Canningham
Elmer Brown
Dixie Highway
Wm. McKay
Death of Mrs Mary M White in New Albany
Mrs Mary M White former resident of the county died at her New Albany home on September 19 at age 59 years 5 months and 21 days. She is survived by two daughters Annabelle Krausgrille and Mrs Mayme Quinn and two grandchildren Frances and John Gresham. Her remains were laid to rest in Fairview cemetery New Albany.
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Mary M. White
New Albany
Annabelle Krausgrille
Mayme Quinn
Frances
John Gresham
White
Fairview Cemetery
Auction Notice for Preston BE Franks Sale near Corydon
The owner will sell at public auction at his residence four and a half miles southwest of Corydon on Monday October 15 1917 the following property: an 18 year old mare a 16 year old mare wagon two sets work harness a buggy good as new set buggy harness twelve acres corn in shock stack of hay turning plow double shovel plow and many articles Usual terms. C B Kopp, Auctioneer. 826-37
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Corydon
Preston
Franks
C. B. Kopp
Gathering at Corydon Home of Mr and Mrs Smith
On Saturday evening September 15 1917 a crowd of about one hundred gathered at the southeast Corydon home of Mr and Mrs Minor Smith for games. Refreshments of candy peanuts cake and lemonade were served around 10 30. By midnight the guests departed wishing happiness and future meetings.
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Minor Smith
Corydon
Junior O U A U Meeting Invites Old Capital Council
Old Capital Council No 64 of the Junior O U A M invites all members to the regular meeting on Wednesday night October 3. Important business will be discussed followed by a nice supper. Roy Wright Secretary.
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Old Capital Council
No. 64
Roy Wright
Derocs for Sale by Charles Weilbaker Fredericksburg Ind
A registered Deroc sow and ten pigs eligible to register are for sale at 85 dollars. Contact Charles Weilbaker in Fredericksburg Indiana and call Trotter telephone 194 for details.
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Charles Weilbaker
Fredericksburg
Ind
Local residents host gatherings and visits near Elizabeth
Charles Brown and family moved onto Gus Backhermes farm west of town. Noah Elbert from Louisville visited with his parents. Lula Eckart visited Vess Kannapel of South Boone Co. C. Crosier and F. Robson did concrete work for George Buse. Dozens attended a party at the Base home with many neighbors listed among attendees.
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Charles Brown
Elizabeth
Gus Backhermes
Charles
Noah Elbert
Louisville
Fred Elbert
Lula Eckart
Vess Kannapel
South Boone
Co. C. Crosier
F. K. Robson
George Buse
John Shields
Our
Crandall
Mark Shields
Wesley Blake
Lillian
Corydon
Misa Aurelia Blake
Near Central
John Blake
Alois Horn
Lambert
Smith Parks
J.C. Staib
Johanie Algar
George Base
Edna
Bertha Biddle
Lillie
Montell Eckart
Blanche
Vernia Kelley
Iva Hays
Farrol Guest
Georgie Duggins
Beatrice
Emma Conner
Alma Minter
Elena Seipel
Dee Duggins
Zelma Blake
Charlotte Wright
Irene Backhermes
Maud Gresham
Sandy Branch Social Notes Quietly Busy
John Stewart lies very low and not expected to live long. Visitors include Mrs. Maggie Hobbs of Missouri and Mrs. Fryrear. Mrs. Della Partelou and child from Louisville are with Mr. and Mrs. Bryant. Mrs. Clara Deatrick and Delbert Lemmel from Illinois visit the Lemmel family. Abbie Manigold of Wouiaville visits Fryrears. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lopp celebrate a new baby girl.
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John Stewart
Maggie Hobbs
Missouri
Mrs. Fryrear
Della Partelou
Little Daughter
Louisville
Edward Bryant
Clara Deatrick
Delbert Lemmel
Illinois
John Lemmel
Abbie Manigold
Wouiaville
Fryrear
Ben Lopp
Provisional Government Proclaims Russian Republic
A proclamation from Petrograd announces the Russian republic after Korniloff's rebellion is quelled. It cites the Moscow conference support for republican organization and clarifies Kerensky Garoudai as President of the ministry, not of the republic.
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Petrograd
Korniloff
Moscow
Kerensky
Garoudai
Father scolds Oxford son over local writing for money
A father admonishes his son, an Oxford undergraduate, for wasting time writing for local papers and cites Dr. Johnson on writing for money. The son replies instantly, I shall follow Johnson and write for money, asking for £20. London Telegraph reports this exchange.
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Oxford
Dr. Johnson
Teutons Retire From Flanders Amid War Reports
Belgian town populations evacuated with 2,000 leaving Courtrai and Belgians pressed into defense work at Tourcoing. British raids near Iverness Copse and Cherisy, Russian fronts see fierce fighting while Roumanian trenches repelled. Italian forces gain ground around the Bainizza plateau with 400+ captured.
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Amsterdam
Roulers
Ostend
The
Handelsblad
Courtrai
Tourcoing
Hazebrouck
France
Flanders
Courtrait- Thomrout
Iverness Copse
C'serisy
Planders
Petrograd
Riga
Roumanian
Pskoff Road
Zegevold Farm
Lake Petchur
Fokshand
Roumanian Front
Fitioniesch
Merecheschi
Merediesci
Berlin
Ypres-Menin
Paris
West Front
Cherisy
Lens
Ypres
Bainsizza
Congress Plans Early Recess In October
Washington plans indicate an early October adjournment with rapid Senate action and swift House progress on measures passed by both houses. Senate cooperation is expected to speed passage of the soldiers and sailors' insurance bill, with cloture possible if needed.
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Washington
Sept
Senate
House
Soldiers and Sailors
Quake in Colombia Lasts Two Weeks
Official dispatches from Bogota report earthquakes beginning August 29 and continuing intermittently until September 13. Several buildings were damaged and six people were killed.
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Washington
Bogota
Colombia
Brown, Valparaiso founder, dies at home
Valparaiso Indiana September 17 Henry B Brown president and founder of Valparaiso university has died at his home. He built the university and led its growth during his tenure. The community mourns the loss of the long time educator and leader.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Henry B. Brown
Valparaiso University
Indiana News Items In Brief
A roundup of Indiana incidents includes Eli Folger a Gary boy killed by a truck with the driver arrested. Clover Leaf train fatality of John B. Swalla in Marion. several military and hospital appointments. accidents. local humanitarian efforts. war garden prizes. and fraternal groups pledging service to the state during the war.
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Eli Folger
Gary
John B. Swalla
Marion
J. H. Hazelwood
Alabama
Clinton
J. C. Hartsfield
Hazelwood
Birmingham
Ala
Newt Gibson
Sullivan
Leslie Greene
W. H. Bridwell
Indiana
Connersville
Bartholomew County
Ebert Shaw
William Western
Sherman Lucas
Home Guards
Jeffersonville
Indianapolis
Will H. Hays
State Council of Defense
Guynemer Tops Allied Flying Service With 50th Victory
Paris Sept 17 Captain Guynemer is the highest ace in the allied air service. He reached fifty aerial victories last week by destroying German machines.
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Paris
Guynemer
Allied
Apples on sale next week at Corydon by John Shuck
John Shuck, known for handling apples each fall and winter, has arranged a lot of good apples and apple butter for sale in Corydon next week. See him before you order elsewhere.
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Appies
John Shuck
Corydon
Bids Sought for County Poor Asylum Goods
Notice from Harrison County Board of County Commissioners calls for bids on dry goods and groceries for the County Poor Asylum for the quarter ending December 31 1917. Auditor Sam C Mauck issues the notice. Hard to Tell. I see your son is home from coffee Mr Jims. Is he developing well Cant hardly tell yet. Hes only had his moving picture camera a week.
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Board of County Commissioners
Sam C. Mauck
Harrison County
Coffede
Public Sale at Mrs Gehlbach's Residence
Mrs Philip Gehlbach will sell her personal property at a public auction at her residence two miles north of New Middletown. The sale is set for Saturday September 29 and will open at 12 oclock noon.
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Philip Gehlbach
New Middletown
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Cooper-Canningham
Derocs For Sale
Trotter
Dogwood
Allie Melton
Bridgeport
T. ". Smith
Iris
Montgomery Duggins
Goldin
James Mahan
Weaver
Alice Smith
Emery Eckart
Sandy Branch
W. J.B
Russ Republic
Teutons
Congress
Prof. Brown
Hoosier State
M. F. Combs
Terre Haute
Georgia
Harry Krueger
Harry B. Knight
Brazil
Attica
L. C. Rentschler
Enter Point
Anderson
Zollie Nixon
Tecumseh
Bicknell
Charles B. Brower
Ft. Wayne
San Antonio
Ralph
Aviation Corps
Retikah District Assembly Association
Evansville
Vanderburg
Posey
Gibson
Samuel M. Ralston
Tipton City Park
Goodrich
Bedford Dramatic Club
Lawrence County
Company F
Hannah J. Abdon
Sarah A. Ardon
Splitrock
Red Cross
Golda Smith
Union Hospital
Jeannette Miller
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Flyer de Lux
Bedanet
Corydon Motor Sales Co
Corydon, Indina
Corydon National Bank
Farmers Savings & Trust Go
George Guynemer
DR. Z. C. Wolfe
Ocorydon, Indiana
BR. S. Kirkham
Lew M. O'Bannon
Kirkham
O’bannon
Democrat Building
L. B. Wolee
Bullett Building
Ward's Grocery
Bureka
Oo. W. Cook Walve Yrara Jules
Geo. K. Gwartney
Corydon, Ind
Oclyde
R. Lottick
Democrat and Commoner
Democrat and
Daily
Louisville Herald
Daily Courier-Journal
Louisville Times
Louisville Post
Democrat
Indiana Farmer
Democrat and Lafollette's Weekly
Indianapolis Daily News
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