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Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1913

Page

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Zimmerman McCoy Nuptials Tie West Odon Couple

Miss Lucile McCoy married Ernest Zimmerman at the bride’s home in west Odon. Relatives witnessed the ceremony. The bride, youngest daughter of J A McCoy, is respected in the community. Groom son of W E Zimmerman, a farmer near Odon. They will reside on a farm in Van Buren township.

Lucile McCoy Ernest Zimmerman West Odon J. A. McCoy Odon W. E. Zimmer van Boren

Indiana Trap Shooters State Tournament Opens in Terre Haute

Official programs announce the eighth annual state tournament of the Trap Shooters League of Indiana in Terre Haute on August 24 25 and 26. The Terre Haute Red and Gun Club oversees the event with contests at the gang club park six miles west of Terre Haute on the Paris Interurban line. Over 8500 in premiums are offered.

Trap Shooters League of Indiana Terre Haute Ment Red and Gun Club Six Gang Club Terce Haute Paris

Basket Meeting at Mt Olive Church Attracts Crowds

The Mt Olive church east of here held an all day basket meeting last Sanday under shade trees with a long table and a generous dinner for attendees. Rev Isom Baley of Linton, pastor for three years, led the final service as Rev Beasley had resigned earlier.

Mt Olive Church Here Sanday Isom Baley Linton Beasley

Not at Washington by The Odon Journal

The Odon Journal mocks Washington for a supposed nocturnal peeping tom, while the Herald notes Washington women do not wear provocative clothing. the piece contrasts local sensibilities with salacious rumors during a day described as silt and silhouettes.

Odon Journal Washington Journal Map Herald

Tourists from Terre Haute Visit Trinity Outing

A group of tourists from Terre Haute visited Trinity for a day outing on Sunday. The party included O. T. and 3 petty individuals led by E. B. Ferguson.

Machine Loaig Terre Haute Trinity Petty EB. Ferguson

Boy Breaks Arm After Fall At Factory Yard

Frank Breeden ten, son of Walter Breeden, suffered a double bone break in his left arm Sunday afternoon while playing with other boys at the old brick and ule factory in the east end. Attendants from De Motte and Bowtuau set the bones after an anesthetic. he is now eating and doing well.

Old Settlers Opened Yesterday With Big Crowd Attraction

The Old Settlers event began yesterday amid favorable weather and preparations. Farmers attended lectures by Pest Frier, and crowds gathered for rides, a Ferris wheel, high wire acts, and ball games today and tomorrow drawing regional fans. Trains added coaches to handle abundant visitors.

Old Settlers Ground

Young Couple Drown in White River Near Bloomfield

Miss Lavile Wolfe eighteen of Bloomfield and John Sweeney twenty three of New Albany drowned at 530 PM Sunday in White river near Bloomfield while bathing Sweeney an expert swimmer was teaching Wolfe to swim His body was recovered about o clock by wreckage aid but Wolfe's body remained missing at press time

New Albany Indiana University White River Bloomfield Sweeney Wolfe

Thirty Nine Teachers Pass July Examination

Superintendent A O Fulkerson graded sixty five papers and eleven were sent to the state superintendent Gut. Successful candidates include Hyssie Brown Nathaniel H Chattin G A Cunningham Austin Ewerling Anna Cunningham Ephbriaus Gregory Murl Cunningham Etta Herry Albert Heibecker James O Neal Ada Evans John Ledgerwood Flossie Barey Ransom Jackson Dully Herrod Ray Cunningham Lulu Slaven Mary H Wilson Charles D Pate Fred Dobbyn Elsie Walworth Everett Lett Lake Yoma Minnie A Standley Harry McCafferty Harvey Gillntt Cecil Smith Grant Seales Rey Flint Dorothy Winston Irene Healy Elmer W Myers Jubn OConnor Mary Shirley Josephine Sanford Leal Cunningham Cline A Freed W Raney Hugh Morgan. There remains one more cranmin ation this year and it comes on ug.

Minnie A. Standley Harry McCafferty Harvey Gillntt Cecil Smith Grant Seales Rey Flint Dorothy Winston Irene Healy Elmer W. Myers Jubn O'Connor Mary Shirley Josephine Sanford Leal Cunningham Cline A. Freed W. ©. Raney Hugh Morgan

Medford Fire Damages Laboratory and Store

Fire in Medford damages the laboratory of Dr. W. M. Casper and spreads to the C. L Baker general variety store. Prompt fire department action prevented larger losses. Estimated total loss set at $2,000. Baker previously operated a clothing business in town.

W. M. Casper C. L Baker C. L. Baker

State Prison Farm Near Brazil Explored by Commission

A 1 200 acre farm three miles north of Brazil, owned by M. Jolmeon, is among sites under study for the state penal farm. The property offers good water, ample shade, productive soil, and shale suitable for brick and tiling production.

Brazil

Annual U B conference set for August in city

Preparations are underway to host a large number of ministers and delegates for the UB conference to be held in this city August 20 to 24. Bishop G M Mathews of Chicago will oversee the conference with Prof Robertson of Indiana Central University directing evening services. The building has been rearranged to provide more space.

U. B G. M. Mathews Chicago Prof. Robertson Indiana Central University

Funeral for Tine Holland Draws Large Crowd at St Joseph’s

Raglesville community gathers as Tine Holland, 27, dies from tubercular peritonitis after surgery in Bedford. He leaves a widowed mother and siblings. Also notes typhoid fever in Roy Myers, a local marriage of Vern R Clark and Mamie Hernandez, and a minor wreck of J D Hackler.

Holland Roy John H. Myers

Horse Killed Near Town After Fright at Hill

A horse died late Saturday night near the slope by O. A. Taylor's home when frightened, reared on its hind feet, and fell, fatally injuring itself. The incident occurred as Boyd, driving home from town, passed the area.

Boyd O. A. Taylor

Two Cows Killed by Lightning Hit Firm of Rezia Overton

Lightning struck two cows on the firm of Rezia Overton Wednesday, killing them instantly. The storm caused wind damage across the country and heavy rain. Names listed include Grace A Schloot, Bert J Howe, Linton visitors Helen Gantz and Cora Laughlin, and others attending events in Indianapolis and nearby towns.

Rezia Miases Grace Bert Howe Linton Helen Gantz

Eogard Teachers Appointed for 1913-1-4 List

Daniel L Myers trustee of Bogare appoints teachers for 1913 1 4 across multiple locales including Epsom Cornettaville Oak Grove Fairview and Hayes with names such as Albert Mock Ernest Burch and Magma Wade. The fragmentary list names several individuals with uncertain spellings and inconsistent punctuation.

Daniel L Myers Bogare

Fire destroys barn on Sugarland farm

A large barn on Mrs. Samuel Lucas’s Sugarland farm burned Sunday night. The Hames found the blaze at about 1 o clock with the fire under strong headway. Tenant Willard Bateman faced about $1,000 in losses plus 24 hogs burned. origin unknown but suspected incendiary causes.

Samuel Lucas Sugarland Willard Bateman Bateman

U B Church Announces Rev Garriott Schedule

U B Church led by Rev T A Garriott lists Sunday school at 9 30 and services at 10 30 and 7 46. Preachers and delegates for the annual conference arrive by trains on Tuesday Aug 19 with readiness to receive guests from Tuesday afternoon.

T. A. Garriott

Burns City Picks Up Startling 13 2 Win Over White Sox

In a brutal game at South Side park Burns City overwhelmed the White Sox 13 to 2. Toon hit a homer as Cooper struggled early, while Burns City fans cheered several extra base hits including home runs and a three bagger.

Burns City White Sox South Side Park Rams

Tax Board Raises Knox County Assessments

The Knox county auditor was informed by the state board of Tax Commissioners that county property was listed too low and a ten percent raise was added to all assessed values. They also noted farm machinery and household goods in Daviess County were slightly undervalued but no raise was ordered. The increase will create substantial extra work for the Knox auditor.

Knox County State Board of Tax Commissioners Daviess

Lightning damages Bechtel barn and kills horse

During Wednesday rainfall a lightning strike hit the Bechtel property four miles east of town. The barn sustained considerable damage and one valuable horse was killed in the incident.

Jake Bechtel

Harvest Home at Plainville Celebrated

Harvest Home at Plainville festival concluded with community turnout and local participation. Organizers reported successful events, with activities, exhibits, and a donations drive supporting town projects.

Plainville

Also Mentioned on This Page

MT. Olive Boy Walter Breden Frank Breden Walter Breeden Boey OLD Settlers Lisopovs Tokyo Venus Mswapement Pest Frier Andatis Petionacn Ak Eee Earl Las Toomorrow Lavile Wolfe A. O. Fulkerson Gut Hyssie Brown Nathaniel H. Chattin, G. A. Cunning Ham, Ephbriaus Gregory, Murl Cunning James O'Neal Ada Evans John Led Bedford Medford Commission Settlers Ground Raglesville Young Man van Buren Township Jacob Flinn Cash’’ Myers Dick’’ Stuffle Wilbur Evans This Place Tine’ L’olland Sanday Mr. Myers Missouri Geo. W. Hackler Vern R. Clark Mamie Herndez J.D. Hackler J. B. Spaulding Brambie Udon Bert. Clark Tine Way Williams Cora Laughlin Indianapolis Ethel Jollity Beatrice Hayes Oln Morrison Harry” ‘Sommers Roy Winklepleck Walter Danner Chas. Lave Newberry Elnora Piniavidle Cas Eogard Epsom Albert Mock Superirenaent Exnigmin Ritter C. Will Myers Bessie Keiter Cornettaville Ernest Burch Rookbh Greenwood Black W. McCorrick Fisher—Liawon Kestout A. Wade Elmer A. Everson Pleasant Grove—Magma Wade Oak Grove Arliz Q' Brian Fairview Ainnie ‘Starey Hayes Hoopingar Cen Basies SAS RPTL U. B. Church Cooper Toon Mabel Bagger Soch Innin Knox Insurance
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