Qogn Journal Independent History Memoranda
Readable fragments list notable historical dates and events by day including Civil War surrender 1865 First oil well 1859 sewing machine patent 1862 Joan of Arc siege 1429 Washington inaugural 1789 Louisiana Purchase 1803 Dewey victory 1898 and other items from a 19th century context.
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Odd Fellows
Qriisy
San Francisco
Ohio River
Joan of Arc
Seiger
Orleans
Czy
Sasuray
Dewey
England
Seotand
Bray
Constitutional Convent
Philadelphia
Sean Kansas Adverts Fuel Local Business Rise
Sean, a small Kansas town of about 1500, shows J. H. Edwards who built a store, home, and a farm after investing $2000 yearly in local newspaper ads. He calls advertising the live wire of business and notes buyers judge energy by ad effort, a view publishers share when such success stories appear nationwide.
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Sean
Kan
J. H. Edwards
Edwards
United States
Southern Van Buren Notes On Local Farming And Visitors
Farmers report plowing nearly complete for corn and welcome recent showers. Alvin Smiley of Illinois visits. Seth Hart from Indiana Central University was seen nearby. Local residents share visits, social gatherings, and birthday surprise for Miss Mina Cunningham.
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Seth Hart
Indiana Central University
Local social notes from First Creek residents
Mr and Mrs Mike Neff of Newberry and Mr and Mrs James Campbell spent Sunday with Abe Cunningham and family. Several neighbors visited relatives and attended church while plans formed for a local baseball club at Jacob Bechtel s farm. Various travel to Odon Burns City Vincennes Terre Haute and Bloomington referenced with friends and family visiting over the weekend.
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Mike Neff
Newberry
James Campbell
Abe Cunningham
W. R. Laughlin
Jacob Bechtel
For Sale Classified Ads and Livestock Offers
Local listings show several sales and trades including two driving mares and one draft horse, two stacks of good hay, two work horses, mulefoot hogs, and various farms, goods, and property trades. Real estate brokers Colon Realty Co and Keck & Caushey solicit listings and buyers, with notes on market improvement and cash-for-property opportunities.
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Keck & Caushey
United Brethren Church Announcements and Local Notices
Sunday school at 9 30 and 1:30 for three Odon charge churches with a 7 00 silver anniversary program. Describes Christian Endeavor growth, programs, and speakers. Also notes lawn care, printing services, livestock and eggs for sale, and loan opportunities. Visitors Day urged across the three Sunday Schools.
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United Brethren Church
Odon
Ira Evans Critical After Farm Fall Near Raglesville
Ira P. Evans was found in a critical condition on his farm south of Raglesville Friday after falling while at work in a wooded area. He lay for about four hours before discovery and remains unable to move. Nearby residents report ongoing health concerns and community notices include assesor visits, a trustee trip to Iowa, and a funeral service for a local father. Net proceeds from a play raised 2085 dollars, totaling 68.66 after expenses, with corn planting underway and crop needs.
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Ira P. Evans
Here
Cale
St. Joseph’s Hall
Alternate Sunday Preaching Schedule at 2 Oclock
A church notes preaching occurs on every other Sunday at two o clock. Details on dates or locations are not specified.
Christian Church Services and Meetings Schedule
The notice lists church events at the Christian Church, including Rev. Allen C. Trusty Milister, Christian Endeavor Thursday 7 15, choir practice Friday 7 30, Bible School Sunday 9 30, Junior meeting 2 00, preaching and worship 10 30, Official Board 3 00, morning and evening sermons. Next Sunday is American Mission Day. Members are urged to attend services.
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Christian Endeavor
Ditch trial attendees and local visits noted
George Miles and others attended the ditch trial on Tuesday and Wednesday. Mrs. Miles and Lula visited this week. James Wade and Frank Walker went to Washington on Wednesday. John Arney and wife and Katie Turk went to Washington on Friday. John Healy and wife went to Washington on Saturday. Austin Kidwell's daughter Florence broke her left arm and was treated by Dr. Bowman. A gathering at Mrs. Miles's home honored Hermann's birthday. J A Groves and family visited relatives in Bramble and Logotee trips were recorded.
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George Miles
John Healy
George Wade
Joe Leppert
Frank Walker
John Steins
John Queen
J. A. Groves
Mike Madden
John Arney
Katie Turk
Washington
Florence
Austin Kidwell
Dr. Bowman
Odon
Knock at the Door and War on Bills Returns
A letterlike piece laments debt collection pressure and wartime taxation. It recalls a knock at the office asking when bills will be paid, asks when killings will end, and notes shipping laws and mounting costs driving people toward poverty.
Local Social Visits Across Washington Area
Samuel Eagle and family were in Washington on Wednesday. Homer West from Pleasant Grove visited Calvin Perkins Saturday night and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wm Lester spent the weekend at Edwardsport. Miss Ethel Grove of Epsom returned home after a visit with her sister Mrs C Perkins. Ira Patterson drove to Washington Thursday. Curtis Myers was in Washington Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Roscoe Truelove were called to Loogootee Sunday for his mother’s illness. The Fisher family visited Thos Wilson’s family Sunday. Telephone workers remained busy repairing local lines. Frank Raney made a business trip to Washington Saturday.
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Homer
Pleasant Grove
Calvin Perkins
Wm. Lester
Edwardsport
Ethel Grove of
Epsom
Mrs. C. Perkins
Roscoe Truelove
Loogootee
Mr. Truelove
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Uae
Udon
Indiana
Postottica
Ae A
AY UA
van Buren
Alvin Smiley
Illinois
J. L. Cunningham
Murl
John Parsons
M. Allen
W. O'Brian
Jas. Coyle
Miss Murl
Helen
W.S. Smily
Cecil Stuffie
Ed Stuffle
Cutis Smiley
Charley Gimlin
Son Dale
van Buren and
Bogard
Miss Mina
First Creek
Will Inman
Linton
J. B. Dalton
Florence Richardson
Alle Carr
Pearl Laughlin
Fern Barrett
Marie Toon
Truman
Donna Keck
Mrs
Richard Meek
W. J. Richardson
Mt. Zion
Dar McCarter
Orville Thomas
Bloomington
Sven and
Ray Connell
J. B. Phipps
John Hart
Etta Atha
Jonas McFarlen
Allie and
Hazel Carr
Dutch Wright
Fred Toon
Burns City
al Toon
Martin Stout
Jack Mequaid
Vincennes
Cal Miller
Sam Berrell
Terre Haute
Mr. Burrell
H. F. Ferguson
Lyons
Ind
W. J. Danner
Colon Realty Do
Clarke
Alva
Okla
Colon Realty Co
U. B
D. P. M’coy
I Peter
K. J. Ward
Wm. Barr
Francell
Ford
Nelle Breden
Agnes Wilson
Our
Christian Endeavor Society
C. A. Breden
Zella Ackerman
D. P. McCoy
Pleasant Hill
Keck
Journal
the Journal Office
Odon Realty Co
Rohm Bros
Shelbyville
Raglesville
Joseph Norris
John Bropkins
A. M. Clarks
Iowa
Louis Norris
George
St. Mary's
George Stoy
Elnora
M. E. Church
W. R. Thom, Pastop
Allen C. Trusty
Milsister
the Farmers Bank
Ug Go, Inc
Ine Vuon Ivs
Trainor
Lula
James Wade
Liza Wade
Pearl Walter
Mrs. J. A. Groves
Albert
Groves
T. B. Tomey
Bramble
Poindexter & Wilson
House of Quality
Freeman’s Bakery
Southern Steele
Samuel Eagle
Ira Patterson
Curtis Myers
James Carroll
Frank Raney
WM. Bair
Frank Eaton
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