Miss Nellie Kutch Grieves After Fiancé Death in Denver
Miss Nellie Kutch, long stranded in Terre Haute, learns of the death of Clarence Vincent Vernell Krimgz of Ogdenburg New York, her fiancée, who was to marry her this week. She planned to join him on his return from Denver as a tornado struck Terre Haute. Her brother faces a serious operation, and she is the elder daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Katch of Barns City.
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Creak
Denver, Colo
Clarence ‘Vincent Vernell Krimgz
Ogdenburg
New York
Miss Kutch
Katch Is the
Mrs
J. B. Katch
Barns City
Damage not as great as first reported in flood
The report notes that while flooding caused substantial property damage, losses of life were much lower than initial estimates. Don fared better than many towns of its size due to good drainage and the area’s geography, which limited overflow despite heavy rains.
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Qdon
High Water Draws Crowds to El Nota Viewpoint
Roads west of town attracted many residents seeking the best vantage point on rising water. The Sunday crowds marked the peak as the river crest receded, bringing a rare annual spectacle to Odeon area observers.
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el Nota
Odeon
Elnora Superintendent’s Daughter Narrowly Escapes Car
The daughter of C. T. Amick, Elnora public schools superintendent, was struck by the Joliff auto truck while running from a buggy. The front of the car hit her forehead and she was thrown to the ground but escaped serious injury with only slight forehead wounds.
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Elnora
Joliff Auto
Mrs Rachael Penrod Dies At Home In Loogootee
Mrs Rachael Penrod wife of John Penrod and mother of W K Penrod editor and postmaster died at 6 30 PM Sunday in Loogootee after a heart illness. She was a widely known and highly esteemed woman and leaves two daughters Lola Jones of Chicago and Emma Penrod of Loogootee and two sons Wil and Earl, Earl is dead.
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Rachael Penrod
W. K. Penrod
Martin County Tribune
Loogootee
John Penrod
Lola Jones
Chicago
Emma Penrod
Wil
Earl
Storm Vickers Couple Wed at Home of Reverend Buchanan
Aldis Verdon Storm and Miss Ethel Vickers were married last Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock in the residence of Reverend C. H. Buchanan. The bride, daughter of L. D. Vickers, is a teacher and Odon High School graduate of 1910. Storm, a locomotive engineer for the C. H. & E. Ry., is son of John Storm of Burns City. The couple will reside in Terre Haute.
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Aldis Verdon Storm
Ethel Vickers
C. H. Buchanan
L. D. Vickers
Vulture
Odon High School
Mr. Storm
John Storm
Burns City
Dobbins and Richardson Tie at Lone Oak Home
Vivian Oral Dobbins and Edith Lola Richardson wed at Lone Oak in a six o'clock ceremony officiated by Rev. OC Buchanan. The groom, son of Luther Dobbins, is a Scotland merchant. the bride, daughter of James Richardson, is a farmer's daughter from east of Odon. A small guest group witnessed the vows. the couple plan to reside at an undisclosed location.
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Lola Richardson
Lone Oak
OC. H. Buchanan
Luther Dobbins
Merchant of Scotland
James Richardson
Odon
Anit
Tragic Blue Hole Bridge Flood Disaster Kills Four
Four workers die when a B and C work train crashes through the Blue Hole Bridge near Washington last Thursday night. Ott McClellan survives the first car wreck and sixty others escape exposure as foreman John Jackman orders a halt before the trestle collapsed. Survivors endure a cold night marooned on Tom’s hill with rescue efforts underway.
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Washington
Damages Estimated at Ten to Fifteen Million for Railroads
Conservative estimates put flood damage to railroad property in the flooded middle west between 10 million and 15 million dollars with traffic suspensions adding to the losses. The figures may be exceeded as assessments continue.
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Middle West
Odon Mail Service Restored After Delays
Odon was cut off from mail for days. Autos carried mail to Elnora, a hand car to Peehunter, and Crooke and Henderson autos brought in the mail Tuesday night. Eight sacks unloaded at the post office drew a large crowd. Service will continue by road until train service starts.
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Odon
Phipps Resigns Salem Wills Superintendent Post
Joseph G. Phipps resigns after years as Salem wills superintendent to take a prominent position with an Indiana insurance company based in Frankfort. He is a well known local figure with wide ties to business and church circles and will leave with community regret. Mrs. Phipps, popular socially, is an artist involved in Matinee Musicale.
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Frankfort
Indiana
Phipps
Market Prices for Live Stock and Farm Produce
Prices paid by local shippers and merchants yesterday afternoon are listed for grain wheat corn and hogs. The report shows figures such as Wheat 0.40 and Hog 0.02 per pound with other items and notes that damaged text limits full readability.
Elnora Mail Arrives After Flood Delays and Local Play
First mail from S I line arrives at 9 pm with 15 pouches returned after relief team from Elnora works from 6 pm. Flood at Terre Haute transfer station delays first class mail. C E I trains resume Washington to Elnora service with 60 passengers detained and hotel crowd in Washington. The high school staged four act comedy The American Hustler at the Elnora opera house to a packed audience and strong praise for cast led by Major Bob editor of Eagle Scream and Rawdon the gambler roles.
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Terres Haute
Washington
Elnora
Thursidays
Elnora Opera House
Elnora High School
James Quilliama
Major Bob
AE Pershing
Rawdon
Steve
Leonard Miner
Old Joe
Odon Drug Co offers poultry remedies and supplies
Community notes list Poultry remedies and Sal-Tone worm treatment sold only at Rexall Store. Mentions Dr S E Bowman in Burns City, visits by Rev Dennis and families from Elnora, and various locals including Harvey Walls, Steve Stalcup, Henry Harman, and families. Also notes seed oats, an egg incubator for sale, paint and varnish stock, a vacuum cleaner promotion, and a Mothers meeting of the W C T U on April 4 at the Christian church.
J Pierpont Morgan Dead in Rome Hotel
J Pierpont Morgan America's greatest financier died peacefully at 12 05 p m in his Rome hotel after a comatose period. Funeral plans include a short Rome service and shipment of the body to the United States. Messages of condolence poured in from Europe and America as mourning spread.
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America
Rome
Italy
J. P. Morgan
Morgan
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