Grandma Blough Dies at Age Ninety Two in Indiana
Obituary notes Mary A Blough known as Grandma Blough age ninety two died after a long life of farming and church membership in Odon Indiana. She was wife of Joseph Blough and mother of eight children with five surviving. Funeral held with Rev UU Gowther in attendance. A major fire later damaged Sullivan storefronts causing extensive losses as fire crews fought flames from 4:40 am. Crossed electrical wires suspected. Sullivan firefighter William Wilson collapsed but revived.
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Josiah
John
Silas
Jacob
Adline Wios
George D. Abrviua
Simon D. Blough
Indianapolis
A. F. Stoy
Odon
Indiana
Card of Thanks for Noah Fsher Family
We thank our neighbors and friends for kindness and sympathy in the loss of our brother and son Noah Fsher. The family extends gratitude for support during this difficult time.
Odon Telephone System Clarifies Office Use Policy
The Odon Telephone System states its office is not a waiting or reading room or leafing area for school children. It urges the public to respect the sign at its main office and acknowledges that the sign has limited effect.
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Odon
Well Known Woman Dead in Odon Township
Mrs. John Stewart widow of a noted farmer died at home Thursday after surgery for a tumor. Axie Williams Stewart born October 9 1854 was 54 years 8 months and 19 days old. She joined the Methodist church at Scotland at fifteen and later transferred to Odon. Married at twenty two to John R Stewart they had one daughter. She leaves a husband two brothers Thomas and Noah Williams. Funeral at Odon M E church Saturday at 10:80 with Rev C C Lowther, burial Walnut Hill cemetery.
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Mary A. Blough
Grandma Blough
Ais Ilorsh
John Stewart
Hew
Methodist Church
Sotland
Odon
John R. Stewart
Odon M. E
Rev
C. C. Lowther
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Reward Offered for Slayer of George Cole
The county council approved 800 for a reward to catch George Cole’s killer, the Reeve township farmer shot while shucking corn last October. Stephen Cole, his cousin, faced arrest but was released by a grand jury. he later sued Cole’s widow and John Allen for 10000 claiming false imprisonment.
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George Cole
Reeve Township
Cole
Stephen Cole
Grand Jury
John Allen
Loogootee
Martin
Blizzard Crushes Southern Indiana With Deep Drifts
A Friday and Saturday blizzard brought the coldest readings of the winter to Southern Indiana. Winds and snow created drifts five to eight feet high, blocking roads and causing widespread property damage though no injuries or losses were reported in the local area.
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Indiana
County council approves extra 600 for courthouse repairs
On Tuesday the county council voted to appropriate $600 more for repairs to the Washington courthouse. The funds are earmarked for repairing the steps leading to the courthouse.
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Washington
Court House
Popular Young Woman of Elmore Dead
Miss Stella May Long of Elmore township died in Cincinnati Friday January 29 after over a year of declining health. Born March 14 1888 she was 20 years 0 months 15 days old. She joined the U B church at Mud Pike at seventeen later affiliating with the Church of Christ at Baile. She leaves a father mother four brothers two half brothers four sisters and many relatives. Funeral services were held at 10 00 am Monday at the Baile Church of Christ with Eid C H Buchanan in charge. Burial followed at Walnut Hill.
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Stella May Long
Alfred Long
Elmore Township
Cincinnati
Miss Long
U. B
Mud- Pike
Baile Church of Christ, Eid
C. H. Buchanan
Walnut Hill
Manning Wilkins Wedding Solemnized at Elmore Township Residence
The ceremony took place Sunday evening at four o clock with Eld. C H Buchanan officiating. Verdie Catharine Wilkins wed Manning, attended by Harvey J Swartz and Jenni E Ketchem. The bride wore light gray cloth and a matching hat. she is daughter of Thomas Wilkins, Elmore township. The groom, son of Harvey and Mrs Manning, will begin housekeeping on the Shufflebarger farm rented by him.
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Eld. C. H. Buchanan
The
Ning
Verdie Catharine Wilkins
Harvey J. Swartz
Jennié E. Ketchem
Thomas Wilkins
Elmore Township
Harvey Manning
Manning
Shufflebarger Farm
Observe Lincoln's Birthday at Local G A R Post
The G A R post will observe Lincoln's Birthday with a program. Rev C C Lowther will give an address on Lincoln at M F church at two in the afternoon. Next Sunday morning he will sermonize on Lincoln as a praying man. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Lincoln
C. C. Lowther
M. F
Groundhog Day Forecast Hints From Weather Folklore
The text recalls groundhog Tuesday as the day a small animal emerges to check for a shadow. If a shadow is seen six more weeks of cold weather are expected, otherwise a milder period may follow. the sun shone on the day, and the weather outcome hinges on the groundhog’s shadow sighting.
Nugent Named Delegate to Tariff Commission
Thomas Nugent is appointed as the U S delegate from Washington to the national tariff commission meeting in Indianapolis on February 11 12 and 18. The commission aims to revise the tariff with every city of ten thousand population invited to send a delegate.
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Thomas Nugent
Washington
National Tariff Commission
Indianapolis
United States
Commission
Couple celebrates 54th birthdays with joint dinner
Jacob Sommers and Mrs. John O Dell marked their fifty fourth birthdays at Mrs. O Dell s home Tuesday with a large birthday dinner. They have shared birthdays most years except one due to illness. Last year the celebration was at the Sommers home with members of both families and a few friends present.
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Jacob Sommers
John O’dell
Sommers
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Uowther
Sas
Hemin Schaudt Hiriware
Mirning
J. B. Mullane
Terre Haute
William Wilson
Fire Department
Noah Fsher
Odon Telephone System
Ord
C. W. Freeman
Valentine
St. Patrick’s
Odon Pharmacy
D.gantz & Son
Stewart
Axie Williams Stewart Was
Thomas and
Noah Williams
Elmore
Church of Christ At
Baile
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Lincoln’s
Nugent
Cortright Metal
A. Jolliff & CO
Odon Realty DO
Odon Drug CO
Odon, Ind
Bert E. Sneeai
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