New Christian Church Opened With Daylong Dedication
The New Christian church at Race and Indianapolis avenues opens Sunday with an all day program led by W. Cauble of Indianapolis. The 800 seat building features a large interior, basement dining, and a five minute walk tour for visitors. An evening concert and address by Rev. Cauble close the day, followed by a Monday night evangelistic series by Rev. L. H. Graham and Rev. Chas. Coleman.
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New Christian Church
Tais City
Race
Iui
AEST
Caubiie
L. H. Graham
Vincennes
Nestor
Chas. Coleman
Mrs Hannah Baldwin Dies After Short Illness
Mrs Hannah Baldwin of 207 East Main Street Washington died last Sunday morning at the county hospital following a surgical operation. Born April 9 1867 near Newberry Greene County she lived in Washington since childhood. She married Ross Baldwin April 25 1908 and is survived by her husband one sister and two brothers with aunt Mrs T B Rankin among relatives.
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Hannah Baldwin
Baldwin Shoe and Millinery
East Main Street
Washington
Baldwin
Hannah Conrad
Newberry
Greene County
Ross Baldwin
T. B. Rankin
Thieves Break Into Ledzer Ledgerwood Grocery
Thieves broke into Ledzer Ledgerwood Bros. on South Spring Street early Monday. They pried a rear window, took about twenty three dollars from the cash register and groceries including flour syrup meat and tobacco. Bloodhounds traced a trail to a home in east Odon. no arrests made.
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Ledzerwood Bros
South Spring Street
H.B. Ledgerwood
Bedford
East Odon
Inconsistency Defined by Town Discussion
A town group debated the meaning of inconsistency and chose a respected man to define it. He said it means not in harmony or not compatible, citing a man leaving Rexall store in a $4 suit and smoking a Black and White cigar as inconsistent. Further discussion to continue next week.
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Rexall
Insurance scam rings in Indiana manager exposed
An impostor claiming to be the Indiana manager of United States Annuity and Life Insurance Co of Chicago bilked several locals by selling false policies with escalating returns. He used forged stationery, forged notes, and promises of policy forwarding, but premiums weren’t repaid and policies never issued. The alleged ringleader, Geo W Mitchell from Indianapolis, faced arrest on charges after affidavits were filed in Washington and sent to Martin County sheriff.
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Indianapolis
Geo. W. Mitchell
Indiana
United States Annuity & Life Insurance Co
Chicago
Mitchell
Loogootee
Odon
Washington
Greenwood
Martin County
Where Are NY Children at Star Theater
The Supreme feature company presents Where Are My Children starring Tyrone Power at the Star Theater Monday for one day only. The drama depicts a major social issue with a strong cast and a moral lesson and will feature a special augmented orchestra with no admission for anyone under 15.
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Star Theater
Supreme Feature Company
Tyrone Power
Notice on eye exams and repairs at KECK Jewelers
A notice states no eye examinations during the first three weeks of February without prior phone arranging, as the owner will likely be out of town. The store will remain open and can handle most repair jobs and breakages. KECK the Jeweler and Optometrist.
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Asi
Keck
Auto Crash Hurts Two Men West of Town
Last Saturday a livery car driven by James Borders plunged into an eight foot ditch west of Elmora road injuring Jen Spurgeon and James Borders. Spurgeon suffered cracked ribs while Borders was shaken. Dense fog hindered steering as the vehicle veered off after a town turn. The men, who were en route to collect companions from Washington, left the wreck and walked back to town.
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Jen Spurveon
James Borders
Borders
Spurgeon
Lus Mbs
Washington
Bellview
Here
Local Farmer Severely Cuts Left Hand Practically Near Severed
Luther Boyd, a well known farmer two miles north of town, suffered a deep cut to his left hand while cutting kindling last Tuesday evening. The gash, about three inches long, was behind the thumb and index finger and nearly severed the thumb and finger. Dr. J E Bowman treated the wound.
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Luther Boyd
J. E. Bowman
Poles for New Power Line Arrive From British Columbia
Indiana Power and Water Co. received three carloads of fir poles 35 feet long with six inch tops from British Columbia for the Qodon to Elnora line. Erection will start at once and motors for local businesses are expected this week for immediate installation. A. C. Keene is in town returning Tuesday. Two cars of blocks for the Odon Fertilizer Co. plant arrived as construction of the plant proceeds.
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Indiana Power and Water Co
Qodon
Elnora
British Columbia
A.C. Keene
Odon Fertilizer Co
Knights of Pythias Elect County Officers at Plainville Meeting
At the annual gathering of four Daviess county lodges in Plainville more than 150 members attended. George W. Henderson of Plainville was elected president. other officers include Robert Denny as vice president and Earl McCafferty as secretary-treasurer. The new two story Plainville lodge house was dedicated with Rev. Allen C. Trusty as speaker.
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Daviess County
Knights of Pythias
Plainville
Geo. W Henderson
Allen C. Trusty
Linton
Robert Denny
Earl McCafferty
Washington
Odon
Entertaining Lodge
Groundhog Day preview notes whimsy and weather lore
An old style editorial discusses Groundhog Day as Indiana authority declares the day, noting the creature’s weather-reading role. It humorously warns coal and ice concerns rise, coal prices, and tax timing while the fate of spring remains unresolved as night falls.
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Indiana
Groundhog
Seelmorte
Groundhos
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Indiana Christian Missionary Association
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First Christian Church
Cc W. Cauble
Hannar Baldwwin
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Lepgorwood Bros
Pegplu
Celor
STAR
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Fane
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