Royal Neighbors Hold School of Instruction at Bedford
Last Wednesday a statewide Royal Neighbors school of instruction took place in Bedford with deputies from every district and delegates from multiple towns. Bedford won the prize for the camp presenting the most candidates for initiation, while Elnora members and others attended and reported active lodge growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Fayettevile
Washington
Seymour
Salem
Campbellsbug
Livonia
Hazelton
Terre Haute
Greensburg
Madison
Elnora
Linton
K. of P. Hall
Clira Broguc
Katie Lucas
Katie Stacy
Mary Eads
Sarah Gackler
Daisy Melsheimer
Alice Courtney
Ora Trent
Adah Crosby
Louisa Guthrie
Nancy Hardwick
Carrie Johnson
Infant Jessie Lee Flinn Dies in Linton Family
Infant Jessie Lee Flinn, child of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Flinn of Linton formerly of Raglesville, died April 20. The body was brought to Raglesville for interment where a funeral service was held Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Lee Flinn
Elmer Flinn
Linton
Raglesville
Snyder
Mail order scam warning from old circular
A vintage pamphlet exposes a mail order scheme urging farmers to prepay for goods and recruit others, promising credit and factory deliveries while blaming locals for road and church funding. It urges quiet word of mouth and appeals to sick or needy individuals for subscriptions, highlighting exploitative practices.
Elnora High School Commencement Tonight at Opera House
The Elnora High School commencement will be held tonight at the Elnora opera house. Prof. Louis T. Rerger of the Indiana State Normal at Terre Haute will deliver the address. The Elnora orchestra and the Mendelsohn male quartet of Odon will provide music. Many locals are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnora High School
Elnora Opera House
Louis T. Rerger
The
Indiana State Normal At
Terre Haute
Mendelsohn
Odon
You Live Here Your Business And Home Tied East
A concise personal declaration emphasizes strong ties to place with emphasis on residence business interests and home, underscoring rooted commitment and local belonging.
Walsh Line to Aid Indiana Coal Operators
Chicago clearing house reports John R. Walsh will complete his Southern Indiana railway to Chicago, aiding Indiana coal operators whose output is halved from 1905. New York Central plans reduced coal rates, lifting competition and possibly narrowing Walsh’s rivals in Chicago and Indianapolis markets. Output for 1906 expected around 6,000,000 tons as mines close and conditions worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Clearing House
John R. Walsh
Chicago
Southern Indiana Railway
Indiana
Indianapolis News
Walsh
Post Office Department
Eastern Illinois
Washington
New York Central
Interstate Commerce Commission
Illinois
Tral
Eassern
Cairo
Big Four Railway
Harrisburg
O'Gara
Steel Trust
Gary
United States
O'Gara Company
Indianapolis
Gas
Indiana Field
orTour
Miners Strike After Bituminous Field Shrinks
A year ago 3700 miners worked in the bituminous field. Now not one third of that number are employed, leaving about 10,000 men without work as the industry collapses and relief talks begin.
Oden High School Commencement Denouement at Opera House
Oden High School will hold commencement at 8 30 p m Saturday in the opera house. Graduates and topics listed include Josephine Watson with Is the World Growing Better Nellie V Sheffer The Growth of the Church Martha Sommers Education an Element of Progress Bessie Shaffer The Weaknesses of Our Democracy and Firman C Sims Benedict Arnold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oden High School
Opera House
Josephine Watson
Nellie V. Sheffer
Martha Sommers
Bessie Shaffer
Firman C. Sims
Benedict Arnold
Government Issues Post Office Cashing Plan
A recommendation by A. L. Lawshe of Indiana leads Postmaster General Meyer to issue an order allowing postmasters to cash government paper with postal funds. The plan covers checks, pension warrants, and other government payments, if endorsed by a responsible person and accepted at par by the depository.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Lawshe
Indiana
Meyer
Postoffice Department
Postcard Map Described as Desecration of Monument
Old Indiana soldiers protest a postcard showing a distorted image of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument. The caption Whatzer matter with the monument prompts claims of desecration and cites 1890 law barring such depictions. Local ad firm accused of distributing the reproduction and faces prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolia
Roosevelt Has No Candidate for Next Administration
William Loeb Jr. states the President has no chosen successor and will not run again. He warns against misinformation from Washington, noting Roosevelt supports continuing policies but will not seek the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Loeb Jr
Loeb
Roosevelt
Land in Corn Tied to Century-Old Plot Near Salem
W. C. Snyder owns a ten acre tract in the Blue River bottoms ten miles south of Salem. The land has been continuously in corn for a hundred years since first planted in 1908 by George Beck, an early county settler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. c. Snyder
Salem
Blue River Bottoms
George Beck
Bedford
Abner G Smiley Dies After Noble Life in Ohio
Abner G. Smiley born November 19 1828 in Tuscarawas County Ohio died April 18 1907 at his home aged 78 years 4 months and 29 days. Survived by his wife and five sons, two daughters died in infancy. A lifelong Christian, he joined the Lutheran church in 1855 and later the United Brethren church at Eaglesville remaining a member until death. Funeral services were held at Eaglesville U B church with the Odoa choir and Rev A W Arford and Rev W E Snyder delivering addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abner G. Smiley
Tuscarwas County
Ohio
Father Barr
Smiley
Manhoold
Luberan
United Brothern Church
Eaglesville
Eaglesville U.B
Odoa
A.W. Arford
W. Ge. . Snyder
End of an Era at Eaglesville Church Service
The speaker reflected on a departed figure as the church seating could not hold more than half the vast congregation. Interment followed at Eaglesville cemetery with many mourners in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eaglesville
High fines levied in Odon intoxication offenses
In Odon, Marshal Critchlow cited heavy penalties for intoxication. Omer Higgins, Oral Higgins, and Fred Byrer paid 9.15 each, while John Trueblood paid 1830 for intoxication and carrying concealed weapons after a week old incident. The group sought settlement with the marshal then targeted a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Critchlow
Odon
Omer
Oral Higgins
Fred Byrer
Squire Havce
John Trueblood
U B Church Services for Sunday April 28
Sunday school at 6 30 a m Junior meeting at 2 p m P C U at 6 30 Preaching at 7 39 Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening Public invited to worship with us.
Bicycle repairs noted at ipower house
A brief item records bicycle repairs taking place at the ipower house with a focus on maintenance activity and service mention.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Royal Neighbors
Womans Auxiliary
Elnora Lodge
Mortuary
Elnora Orchestra
Smith
Brown
Walsh Line
Indiana Coal
New York Cen
Whazzer Mazzer
First National Bank
Abraham & CO
U. B. Church Services
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