Local residents travel and social notes from Epsom area
EPSOM T F Debolt motored to Wash ington Wednesday. D I Myers drove to the county seat Wednesday. Riggie McCall made a business trip to Washington Wednesday. Chas Osmon quit the banking business and gone to farming. Geo Tomey arison Chas drove to Washington Friday. Mr. Bell of Odon was in Epsom Saturday. Arley Obriahht peddler for C J Wilson had an exciting time Friday near Wade School house when the wagon turned over. Herschel Burch is on the sick list. Miss Mary Fiastings was the guest of Miss Bessie Keller Sunday. Mrs D I Myers Mr and senogle and son Earl guests of G W Tomey Green Wade of Plainville visited friends here latter part of the week. Frank Wilson drove to Washington Friday. Mr and Mrs John Groves Mr and Mrs Wm Fisher and Roy O brian drove to Washington Saturday. J T Pruett and Mason Webber Several from this vicinity attended the commencement at Odon Thursday night. Paul Myers of Elnora was in this vicinity Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Chas Standley of Odon the Misses Margaret Osman Callie Bales and Nelle Pruett and Russell Myers spent Sunday with Mr J C O brian and family. Mrs Lora Ketchem and children Perry and Gerald of Elnora are spending this week with J T Pruett and family. Mrs Edith Osman and a little daughter spent Saturday and Sun
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Myers
Riggie McCall
Washington
Chas Osmon
Geo Tomey Arison
Chas
Mr. Bell of
Odon
Epsom
Paul Myers
Elnora
Chas. Standley
Margaret Osman
Callie Bales
Nelle Pruett
Russell Myers
J.C. O’brian
Administrators Sale of Personal Property in Indiana
Administrator of the estate of James Gardiner announces a public auction at the homestead one mile south of Odon Indiana. Items include household goods and farming tools, stock, lumber, and corn. Sale begins 10 a.m. Saturday May 4 1918 with cash under 35 and nine month credit on larger sums secured by notes and surety. Oliver O. Hinkle Admr. E. T. Laughlin Atty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gardiner
Odon Indiana
Oliver O. Hinkle
Admr
E. T. Laughlin
Rural Social Roundup Notes Visits and Guests
Sunday and Wednesday gatherings are recorded with neighbors and relatives. Mrs. Ike Andis Mrs. Cowan Mrs. Lulu Myers Clay Ritter and his parents Mr. and Mrs James Ritter Mrs. George Wiltz Miss Myrtle Tomey Mrs. Davie O Bri an Miss Mayme Ritter are listed as hosts and guests in this community diary.
Births and local notes from Galesburg area events
Mrs. Jane Williams received a card announcing the birth of her grandson from Ira Williams of Galesburg Illinois. Cameron Williams completed his first term at QOdun high school without an absence and only one late arrival. Matthew Quackenbush made a business trip to Newberry. Ancel Ketchem spent Saturday at Albert Boyd's. Russell and Verius Ketchem visited their grandfather Shake at El Nora. Mrs Luther Boyd and Mrs Herbert Ketchem listed as canvassing registrars for Madison township on the National Defense council completed canvassing in the northern part of the township. M Quackenbush and family and Russell and Verus Ketchem visited John Williams Saturday evening. Mrs Jacob Shields was in Od on Monday afternoon. Mrs Joe Moore and children visited Mrs Shield's Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Williams
Ira Williams
Galesburg
Illinois
Cameron Williams
QOdon_ high school
Ancel Ketchem
Albert Boyd
S. Russell and
Veruis Ketchem
Shake
Luther Boyd
Herbert Ketchem
Madison Township
Womens
Council of National Defense
Jacob Shields
Joe Moore
Local Social Notes from Liberty and Nearby Areas
Alfred Coyle and family spent Sunday with John Sears of Odon. Arnold and Albert Kelsey visited Philip Grable. Ethel and Sarah Chestnut returned from Linton with George Hensley. Mrs. Jim Coyle spent Thursday with Talmage Hewitt. Willis Chestnut and George Hensley visited Dan Hatfield. George Tomey’s infant burial occurred Monday. Anna Cave made a business trip to Odon. Fern Resler stayed with Mae Chestnut. James Coyle and family visited Harve Chestnut. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Talmage Hewitt an eight pound boy. Ethel Chestnut went to Linton. James Wade called locally. Edward Wilson transacted business at Epsom. Albert Kelsey visited Arnold Kelsey. The little son of Arnold Kelsey is ill. Willis Chestnut visiting his parents. Leonard Wilson returned from Akron Ohio.
Bays Announces Candidacy for Congress in Indiana
Fred F. Bays of Sullivan presents himself as a Democratic candidate for Representative from Indiana's Second District, subject to the May 7, 1918 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred F. Bays
Sullivan
Congress
Indiana
Julius Smith Announces Candidacy for Sheriff in Daviess Co
Julius Smith of Van Buren Two enters the race for sheriff subject to the Republican primary in Daviess County set for May 7. He seeks party backing as voters decide the nominee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Smith
van Buren
Daviess County
Bray seeks Republican nomination for Daviess County Sheriff
Elmore township resident Dug Bray announces his candidacy for sheriff of Daviess County. He runs in the Republican nominating primary and says he seeks voters’ support.
Washington TWP man runs for sheriff in May primary
Hugh G. Faith of Washington township seeks the Republican nomination for sheriff in Daviess County with the primary set for May 7.
Washington Township man runs for sheriff in Daviess County
E O Jones of Washington township announces candidacy for the Republican sheriff nomination in Daviess County subject to the Republican nominating primary.
Myers files as candidate for Daviess County Auditor
Bogard township resident Daniel I. Myers announces his candidacy for the Daviess County Auditor in the upcoming Republican nominating primary subject to voter will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel I. Myers
Bogard Township
Daviess County
Barber Announces Candidacy for Daviess County Auditor
Veale township resident Lew W. Barber declares his bid for auditor of Daviess County subject to the will of Republican voters in the upcoming nominating primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew W. Barber
Veale Township
Daviess County
Pershing Announces Candidacy for Daviess Circuit Clerk
J E Pershing declares candidacy for clerk of the Daviess circuit court subject to Republican voters in the May 7 primary. He seeks support from party members ahead of the election.
Washington township man seeks clerk of circuit court nomination
Donald Ellis of Washington township announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for clerk of the circuit court with the primary set for May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Ellis
Washington Township
Oliver M. Vance Declares Candidacy for County Treasurer
Oliver M. Vance announces his candidacy for county treasurer of Daviess County subject to Republican voters at the May primary. Jack Lillie of Washington Township is also listed as a candidate in the primary election on May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh G. Faith
Washington Township
Daviess County
Oliver M. Vance
Jack Lillie
J. E. Wright
Steele Township
Republican City Committee of
Washington
Hugh G Faith
Trustee's Notice for Madison Township Office Hours
Trustee R PD McCarter announces weekly office hours at the EK Laughlin building on West Main Street in Odon on Wednesdays and Saturdays and will attend to township business at his residence on all other days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
EK. T. Laughlin
West Main Street
Madison Township
R. PD. McCarter
Recorder Chas A Sims Seeks GOP Primary Nomination
The Recorder of Daviess County, Charles A. Sims of Madison, runs in the Republican primary on May 7. Thomas G. Wadsworth of Van Buren township announces as a candidate for the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Wadsworth
van Buren Township
County Recorder Nomination Primary May 7
A brief notice announces the republican nominating primary for county recorder set for May 7. The item notes the election targets party choices and official designation but provides limited detail beyond the date and office.
Wright seeks re election as Davie[?] county recorder
J. E. Wright of Steele Township announces candidacy for re election as county recorder of Daviess County subject to the primary election.
Barr township man runs for Daviess County Second District
Commissioner George Daily of Barr township announces candidacy for commissioner in the Second District of Daviess County subject to Republican voters at the May 7 primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Daily
Barr Township
Daviess County
Williams Announces Candidacy for County Assessor
Ervin J. Williams of Washington township declares his bid for the Republican nomination for county assessor, subject to the nominating primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin J. Williams
Washington Township
McCarter Announces Trustee Candidacy for Madison Township
Trustee R D McCarter declares candidacy for Madison Township trustee subject to Republican voters will at the May 7 primary ballot.
R. J. McCallian Announces May 7 Event
R. J. McCallian announces a scheduled event on May 7. Details on location and purpose follow in the notice.
Madison Township trustee candidate declared by C E O'dell
C E O'dell announces candidacy for Madison Township trustee subject to Republican voters will at the primary.
Callahan Announces Candidacy for Madison Township Trustee
James H. Callahan announces as a candidate for Trustee of Madison Township subject to the will of Republican voters in the primary on May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. McCarter
Madison Township
R. J. McCallian
A. M. Williams
James H. Callahan
Beasley Announces Candidacy for War Buren Township Trustee
John L. Beasley declares his candidacy for trustee of War Buren township, subject to the will of Republican voters. The notice signals a local political contest and party backing.
Bowman announces candidacy for Bogard trustee seat
Wm. H. Bowman declares his run for Bogard Township Trustee as a Democrat, urging voters in the primary to nominate him. The announcement highlights his willingness to serve and seek support from Bogard Democratic voters.
Fre ed Announces Candidacy for Township Assessor
Township official C. W. Freed declares candidacy for Madisor assessor at a nominating convention. Republicans vote on May 7 to choose their nominee.
Malone Runs for Madison Township Assessor Nominee
William D. Malone announces his candidacy for Assessor of Madison Township pending the Democratic nominating primary election.
Madison Township Assessor Nomination Bid by Kirby Kutcp
A candidate declares intent to seek the role of assessor in Madison township subject to the Republican nominating convention in May. Kirby F Kutcp expresses candidacy and seeks party support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Township
Kirby F. Kutcp
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Fillmore St
Chicago, Ilinois
T. F. Debolt
Arley Obriahht
C. J. Wilson
Wade
Herschel Burch
Mary Fiastings
Bessie Keller
and Senogle and Son
Earl
G W Tomey
Green Wade
Plainville
Frank Wilson
John Groves
Wm Fisher
Roy O’brian
J.T Pruett
Mason Webber
Lora Ketchem
Perry and
Gerald of
J. T. Pruett
Edith Osman
Ike Andis
Mrs. Cowan
Lulu Myers
Clay Ritter
Cornettsville
James Ritter
George Wiltz
Myrtle Tomey
Davie O’brian
Myrtle Critchlow
Mayme Ritter
Raveloe
Matthew Quackenbush
Newberry
Nora
M Quackenbush
Russell and
Verus Ketchem
John Williams
Liberty
Alfred Coyle
John Sears
Arnold Kelsey
Albert Kelsey
Philip Grable
Ethel
Sarah Chestnut
Linton
George Hensley
Jim Coyle
Talmage Hewlett
Willis Chestnut
Dan Hatfield
George Tomey
Anna Cave
Fern Resler
Mae Chestnut
James Coyle
Family
Harve
Mrs. Talmage Hewitt
Ethel Chestnut
James Wade
Edward Wilson
Willis
Leonard Wilson
Akron Ohio
Castoria
Rexall
Dug Bray
Elmore Township
E. O. Jones
Sherriff
J. E. Pershing
Daviess Circuit Court
Chas. A. Sims
C. E. O’dell
John L. Beasley
War Buren Township
Wm. H. Bowman
C. W. Freed
Madisor
William D. Malone
Thomas W. Faith
Da=viess county
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