Caldwell Duncannon Couple Wed In South Odon
Lillian Marie Duncannon married Harry M Caldwell of Terre Haute Sunday afternoon at five at the Duncannon home in South Odon. Rev Buchanan officiated before about forty five guests. The bride wore white with a long veil and carried flowers. After the ceremony guests served ice cream and cake. The couple left by the 5 3 train for Terre Haute to begin life on a farm near that city.
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Lillian Marie
Harry M. Caldwell
If. Buchanan
Edns Lloyd
Terre Haute
Geo. Fungapnon
Engine 401 Back On The Road After Flood Tragedy
Engine 401, famed for breaking through Blue Hole trestle during the worst flood, is back in service after months underwater in White River. It shows a polished exterior, underwent extensive repairs costing thousands, and a new tender was required as the original was never recovered.
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Cnzine 401
Biue Hole Trustle O
Milfford McLemore
Reason Jackson
D. L Shafer
Theodore Gharst
White River
Hines Hole
Death of Mrs Mildred Culmer Mitchell in Dodge Georgia
Mrs Mildred Culmer Mitchell age 24 of Dodge Georgia died Wednesday July 80 after a prolonged illness. She was born in Odon daughter of Steven and Fannie Culmer a graduate of Odon High School class of 1908 a musician with many friends. Survived by husband J Parmenter Mitchell and daughter Fannie Louise sister Orpha in Montana and her mother. Remains arrived by South bound train yesterday funeral at M E church at 10 this morning Rev Lester presiding burial Walnut Hill.
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Mildred Mitchel
Dodge
Georgia
Steven and
Fannie Culmer
Odon
Orpha
Montana
No Rain Spoiled by Light Storm and Fatal Lightning
Despite expectations of rain on Wednesday, only a light shower fell and a strong wind accompanied by a display of electricity caused damage west of town. Lightning struck a horse owned by Seth Cunningham, killing it and injuring another, while William Neeremer’s barn was unroofed and corn blown down. The heat following the shower was nearly unbearable.
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Seth Cunningham
Auto Accident on Brewer Hill Causes Severe Car Damage
Last Tuesday morning on Odon Newberry road near Brewer's hill a traveling man and Dion Slinkard escaped serious injury when the car rolled backward down the hill after braking failed. Slinkard strained his hip while trying to hold the vehicle as it plunged about 75 feet off an embankment. Dr. Hamilton aided the traveler who narrowly escaped harm.
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Odon Newberry
Brewer's Hill
Mr. Slinkard
Newberry
Udon
Brewer Hill
Child passes away of Darrough family
Ruth Darrough, the five years old daughter of Mr and Mrs Ervin Darrough, died at their home five miles southwest of here after a three day illness. Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday with Rev Will Todd officiating and burial followed at Concord cemetery.
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Ervin Darrough
Darrough
Mrs. Darrough
Here
Will Todd
White Sox Fall to Bedford Athletics in Sunday Game
The White Sox suffered their first defeat since the new organization, losing to the Bedford Athletics at Bedford. A costly sixth inning with errors and walks doomed the locals, despite Cooper starting and H Sears finishing. Gaps in defense, misplays, and base running miscues led to six Bedford runs in that frame.
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Bedford
Stone City Agregation
Bedford Boys
Akers
H. Sears
Bedford Defeats Dear Greys In Tight County Showdown
Washington mourns as Bedford edges Dear Greys 3 to 2 in a late Sunday game. Wickers tops Bedford mound but struggles to seal hits while Bedford players rally for the decisive run in the ninth.
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Washington
Greys
Bedford
Wicker
Altho
Thad
Merchants of Odon Adopt Seven O Clock Close
Merchants in Odon decided to close at seven this week. The early closing aims to give clerks and business people more leisure and rest during hot days and makes shopping easier before the last minute.
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Odon
Miss Vivian Spurgeon Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party
Miss Vivian Spurgeon entertained about 35 of her little girl friends Thursday afternoon from 4 to 6 to mark her fifth birthday anniversary. The party featured games and refreshments of bananas ice cream cake and iced tea with many presents given to the guest of honor.
C and E I Trains Release New Schedule
The C and E I line announced a new timetable effective August 1. Earlier reports said service would drop to three trains per direction daily and this curtailment is confirmed with trains 10 and 31 removed.
Local farmer sets wheat yield record near Escora
Tom Resler, living four miles west, crushed all records with 43 bushels per acre on 83 cent an acre wheat. The grain was weighed at the Escora grain elevating shortly after threshing last Friday.
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Tom Resler
There
Escora
Jackman Named Trustee in Reeve Township
County Auditor appoints B. Ms. Jackman to fill the vacancy in Reeve township after R. Cox resigned last Saturday. Jackman, a Democrat about fifty, receives complimentary mentions from neighbors and has no prior candidacy history.
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Jackman
Reeve Township
R. Cox
ML Jackman
Bargains in Rings Begin August at Discount Sale
Store announces from August 2 to August 16 a 20 percent discount on its entire stock of indies gents and children's sets. The promotion aims to reduce stock and attract customers with lower prices on rings.
Trustee of Reeve Township Resigns Due to Health
R. V. Cox, trustee of Reeve township, has resigned his office. The resignation was received by the county auditor. Ill health of a family member is listed as the cause, with a physician advising a change of climate for the benefit of a member of his family.
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R. V. Cox
Reeve Township
Fia
Mr. Cox
Mrs Ida Gray Killed by Street Car in Washington
Mrs Ida Gray wife of Albert Gray of Washington a laborer at the shops was struck by a westbound street car Friday afternoon. She died fifteen minutes after the accident from injuries to her legs and broken limb. Her little daughter with her escaped unharmed.
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Uors
Ida Gray
Albert Gray
Washington
Est
Dedicate Monument On October Eighth
The G A R post at Washington plans to dedicate a monument on October 8 the Perryville battle anniversary. The effort mirrors the soldiers and sailors statue at the courthouse lawn costing about 318 000. Arrangements chaired by Charles Peek R A Bell James Porter Captain J A Palmer WW P Elis and George McBride. Daviess County volunteers reportedly played a large role in the battle.
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Post
Washington
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Charles Peek
R. A. Bell
James Porter
J. A. Palmer
P. Elis
George McBride
Daviess Country
Former Washington Druggist Dead
Blain Hicks, a former Washington druggist, is dead after a long illness. Details of his career and family were shared by relatives, who recalled his contributions to the town and pharmacy practice.
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Washington
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