Civil War veteran J. W. Whitlock dies at Soldiers Home
J. W. Whitlock a Civil War veteran and former community resident died at Lafayette Soldiers Home last Sunday from complications of diseases and debility. Born April 11 1845 in Oppenheim New York he served with the 25 Independent Battery of New York and left a wife a son and a daughter. Funeral was held from his residence with Rev. Shake in charge and his body was sent to Ohio for burial. The piece also notes a Rexall doll contest with standings for the top ten contestants led by Lucille Ice Marcelo Seneff Mozell Shake and Cathryn Williams.
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J. W. Whitlock
Lafayette
Mr. Whitlock
James Walter Whitlock
Oppenheim
New York
Sarah Rosenlinda Shattuck
Mary E. Whitlock
25 Independent Battery
Whitlock
Grand Army of the Republic
William
Margaret
Ohio
Edwin Shake
Card of Thanks for Kindly Aid After Bereavement
We extend sincere thanks to all who aided and sympathized during the death and burial of our wife and mother We especially thank Rev Roberts and Rev Shake the U B chair and the friends who furnished convey ance Sherman Banks and Children
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Roberts
Shake
Miss Mollie Clark Visits Bedford and Family
Miss Mollie Clark spent the first of the week at Bedford. Mrs D W Wetnight of Jasonville came Tuesday to visit her daughter, Mrs Lee Tarvin. Everything for Xmas on the first floor at the Drug Store on the Car per.
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Mollie Clark
Bedford
D W Wetnight
Jasonville
Lee Tarvin
The Savage Woman Star Clara Kimball Young At Star Theatre
Lively promotional notice for Clara Kimball Young in The Savage Woman at Star Theatre. Describes opening jungle scene and chase with a mirror prop, notes two showings at 7:10 and 8:30, regular admission 17 and 11 cents, and a special offer of hand colored portraits for the first thirty women at the box office.
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Clara Kimball Young
Star
Odon
Edward M Heise Dies in Orleans Leading Local Mill Builder
Edward M Heise a prominent Orleans businessman and Miller died at his home in Orleans last week. He was brother of Mrs Marion Ferguson of this city and helped advance town improvements including the electric and ice plants. He leaves a wife four daughters an aged father two brothers and two sisters. The community mourns his loss as a major asset to Orleans.
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Edward M. Heise
Orleans
Heise
Marion Ferguson
Stationery cleared at five-dollar boxes. more on Rexall second floor
The text notes demand for five-dollar stationery is exhausted but mentions remaining stock valued at 250 and 3.00 dollars on the Rexall Store second floor beside the Post Office.
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Rexall
Merry Christmas to You and to Pours
A festive Christmas greeting by De Lysle Ferree Cass praises giving from a tender, devout heart. The piece blends shy affection with broad Season’s wishes, noting the universality of the wish across lovers, friends, and workers.
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By DE Lysle Ferree Cass
Farm Note and Local Trades Highlight Odon Area
Fr Sale Baled straw call or see Charles Cooper, Odon. Mrs P A Winklepleck plans a visit with daughter Mrs Orley Pilkington of Washington. M B Ulrich Co offers a universal Thermos bottle for lunches, available in quarts and pints. 108 acre farm two miles from Plainville, well improved, under cultivation, priced at $125 this year. T E Littell
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Sale
Charles Cooper
Odon
Plainville
T. E. Littell
Mrs Rebecca Banks Dies in Terre Haute After Surgery
Rebecca A. Banks born September 20 1871 near Elnora Indiana died in Terre Haute after an operation for acute appendicitis. She leaves Sherman Banks husband three children William B Frederick L and Helen S her mother Susanah Flinn two sisters and three brothers. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church in Raglesville with burial in the Raglesville cemetery.
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Rebecca Banks
Terre Haute
Rebecca A. Banks
Elnora
Indiana
William
Susanah Flinn
Eaglesville
Sherman Banks
Elmer S
Linton
Ind
James R
Raglesville
Banks
United Brethren Church
Odon
UJ. B
E Roberts
The Cave Man and Christmas Cheer
A reflective column critiques holiday generosity and personal restraint. It notes some people overspend on gifts and alcohol while others lack, urging responsibility and consideration for families and farmers amid the season. It highlights the value of the Farmers Short Course and John Millman’s commitment to next generation farmers.
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John Millmanust
Knights of Pythias Campaign Boosts Membership and Funds
Odon Lodge Knights of Pythias conducts a vigorous drive to double members and finance a new Castle Hall by spring. Led by D. W. Hayes, 30 percent growth this season. 720,000+ members in the U S and Canada, 54 grand domains, 7500 lodges. The order notes war support, liberty bonds, and substantial insurance payouts since 1877, with a strong emphasis on ritual, wartime service, and fraternal aid.
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Odon Ltdge
Knights of Pythizs
Castle Hall
D. W. Hayes
United States
Canada
Order
Pythian Order
Oden Lodge
Odon Lodge
Supreme Lodge
Board ‘of Control
Knights of Khorassan
Pythian Sisters
America
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J. W Whitlock
Lucille Ice
Marcelo Seneff
Mozell Shake
Cathyrn Willams
Ethel Rosemary Helm
Joyce Bowman
Alice Boyd
Virginia Seal
Olive Richardson
Martha Marie Overton
Sherman
Merry Christmas
P A Winklepleck
Mrs
Orley Pilkington
Washington
M. B. Ulrich & Co
B. Ulzieb
Ous
Ane
Ernest Roberts
The
Salvation Army
Santa Claus
Antares
Soph Freeman
Daviess County
H.C
Mr. Darwins
John Sims
Manilla Neeriemer
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