The Mother of Abraham Lincoln Noble tribute in Spencer county
A reverent portrait of Nancy Hanks Lincoln at her hidden grave in Lincoln City Indiana. The essay praises her quiet strength, influence on Abraham Lincoln, and the enduring memory of her motherly virtues shaping national history. It celebrates pioneer hardship, devotion, and the unheralded work of mothers who train future leaders.
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Lincoln City
Spencer County
Indiana
Nancy Hanks Lincoln
Abraham
Lincoln
Earth
Asit
Destructive Fires Hit Two Knox County Towns
Fires in Bicknell and Sandborn caused combined losses of about 30 000 dollars. In Sandborn a two story brick school and Peter Hills stock barn burned after the blaze started in the school building. The Ridgeway restaurant in Bicknell sparked the flames that damaged four business houses and several other structures.
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Knox County
Bicknell
Sandborn
Peter Hill
Ridgeway
Mason
James Bushey
Roy Bass
Progressive Six O Clock Dinner Novel Evening At Three Homes
A winter entertainment hosted by Mesdames Rankin Hueston and McNeely featured three dinner courses at each home. Guests enjoyed music by L B Stinson and Mrs Levi Matthews, a telegram contest won by W J Danner, and games with hostesses Madge Hueston Bradie York and Carrie Cooper. Attendees included Mr and Mrs W J Danner Mr and Mrs Levi Matthews Dr and Mrs C O Clemmer and Clifford Heller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Rankin, Hueston and
McNeely
Teacher examination set for Feb last Saturday in Odon
Notice announces a teacher examination to be held at Odon on the last Saturday in February. For further particulars contact A. T. Mayfield of Odon Indiana.
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Odon
A. T. Mayfield
Ind
Alliterative Ode on War and Belgrade Siege
An unknown author crafts an alliterative poem praising, lamenting, and critiquing war. The piece references Austrian forces, Belgrade, Cossack commanders, and a string of historical and mythic names while exploring patriotism, destruction, and calls for peace. It weaves religious and ethical contrasts with relentless letter alliteration.
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Belgrade
Suwarrow
Turkey
Ukraine
Xerxes
Ximenes
Xanthus
Xavier
Zeus
Zarpater
Zoroaster
Ollie O Myers Dies in Florida After Illness
Ollie O Myers 31, born in Bogard township, died Saturday morning in Cottage Hill Florida after a long illness from consumption. He lived in Elnora and Odon areas, married Ophia Brock, worked as a traveling salesman, and leaves a widow, two children, a brother Herbert in Indianapolis, a half brother Clarence in Elnora, and father George W Myers in Elnora. The Masons and Knights of Pythias attended his funeral in Elnora with services at the M E church and burial in the new cemetery.
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Mr. Myers
Florida
Bogard Township
Ophia Brock
Elnora
Brinkmeyer, Kuhn & Company
Indianapolis
Washington
Herbert Myers
Clarence Myers
George W. Myers
M. E. Church
Nora
Knights of Pythias of
Odon
Indiana teacher license rules clarified by State Board
President Parsons of the State Normal explains new Indiana school laws affecting teachers. Examinations will be held for graduates of commissioned high schools and others. private and parochial credentials may qualify with verified equivalent coursework. college graduates must have at least 12 weeks of professional training.
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Indiana
Will
Parsons
Officials to Examine Van Buren Township Books
C. E. O'Dell and Woodard True Blood have been appointed to examine the financial records of Van Buren Township to ascertain its condition. The appraisal aims to detail assets liabilities and overall financial health for public accountability.
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E. O’dell
This Place
Woodard Trueblood
Loogootee
Lincoln birthday holiday sought by Indiana township officials
Auditor Thomas Nugent met Trustee Hiram Sims of Van Buren township to appoint examiners E. O'Dell and Woodard Trueblood to audit books and decide if Lincoln's birthday should be a legal holiday. The move follows complaints by township teachers over meager winter pay and a prior assignment by Sims. Bondsmen are Ezra Mattingly and O. M. Vance. the First National Bank of Odon was released from the board in April last year.
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Thomas Nugent
Washington
Hiram Sims
van Buren Township
M. C. Thornton
New Albany
Mr. Sims
Ezra Mattingly
O. M. Vance
First National Bank of
Odon
Vickers Divorce Granted in Circuit Court
The divorce case of Josuna Vickers against Lorenzo Vickers was tried before special judge C.K. Tharp in the circuit court on Monday and a divorce was granted to Mrs Vickers. The Vickers family has lived in Odon for several years. The surety peace case against Vickers was dismissed.
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Lorenzo Vickers
C.K. Tharp
Circuit Court
Vickers
Odon
Resolutions for Ollie O Myers of Odon Lodge No 272 K of P
Resolutions honor Ollie O Myers esteemed laborer and brother called from this life. The lodge notes his loyalty faithfulness and exemplary life. Sympathy extended to his bereaved family with copies to minutes The Odon Journal The Elnora Star and the family. Gardiner Ray Dean M Inman Committee Richard McCallian.
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Ollie O. Myers
Odon Lodge No 272
K. of P
Odon
Elnora Star
Hobos Get Special Car Plan Meddling Railroads
Indianapolis Star reports James Hadsow, a young St. Louis millionaire hobo, proposes a system for transporting unemployed followers via monthly attacks on a special hobo box car. Railroads would gain immunity from hoboes on condition they support this excursion scheme and avoid bumper riding.
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James Hadsow
St. Louis
Hobo
Brotherhood Association
How
Correction on Sendall sale date revised
The notice clarifies the sale of W. H. Sendall is set for Tuesday February 18 not February 8 as previously published last week. The correction updates the official date for the public sale.
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W. H. Sendall
Will Rebuild Machine Shop in Elnora
William Smeltzer plans to rebuild his machine shop and electric light plant in Elnora. S A Whitman deeded a lot by the E I railroad to the north end of Odon street for the project. A donation paper circulates to aid erection of brick or reinforced concrete buildings. Smeltzer hopes the plant is operable in six to eight weeks, a boost for Elnora.
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William Smeltzer
Elnora
S. A. Whitman
Odon Street
Mr.Smeltzer
Mr. Smeltzer
Poultry Farm Gets New Head From Local Clergy
L. B. Johnson, former clerk at Cabel and Kauffman in Washington, takes charge of Z. F. Graham poultry farm south of the city. He plans extensive White Plymouth Rock poultry farming and will focus his efforts there. Johnson, a Methodist minister, retired from active work due to poor health and previously led the Odon M. E. church.
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L. B. Johnson
Cabel & Kauffman
Washington
Z. F. Graham
Mr. Johnson
Plymouth
Odon M. E. Church
Petrified Nose Shocks Denver Club Patrons
James 8. Carrin of Worcester Mass displayed a petrified nose at the Savoy Hotel in Denver Colorado. The organ is described as a stonelike nose that is useless for smelling or breathing and Carrin seems proud of the unusual feature.
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Savoy Hotel
Denver
Colo
James 8. Carrin
Carrin
Dr Elmer Shirts Dies At Bloomfield Home
Dr Elmer Shirts Greene county treasurer died suddenly last week at his home in Bloomfield from throat trouble.
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Elmer Shirts
Greene County
Bloomfield
Funeral for J Frank Leach Held at U B Church
J Frank Leach died of pneumonia fever and his funeral service led by Rev W E Snyder took place Saturday afternoon at the U B church. A large crowd attended and burial followed at Walnut Hill cemetery. Velvetine helps chapped skin.
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J. Frank Leach
U. B
W. E. Snyder
When a Lie is Excusable in Everyday Life
Henry Waldorf Francis argues in the Pacific Monthly that lies are excusable in many social moments. He lists common situations where deception is deemed acceptable to avoid embarrassment or conflict.
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Henry Waldorf Francis
The
Pacific Monthly
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Abraham Lincoln
Rev. W. ED. Snyder
Mother Earth
Hey
Hill
Ridgeway Restaurant
W. J. Danner
Levi Matthews
C. O. Clemmer
L. B. Stinson
BH. H. Wood
Clifford Heller
Elnora Boy
Cottage Hill
Lori
Masonic Lodge
M. EB
E. L. Hutchins
W. W. Parsons
theState Normal
Board of Education
Cept
Terre
Haute Star
C. E. O’dell
Woodard True
Sims
Mr. Nugent
Josuna Vickers
Indianapolis Star
Ester, Mass
Gao
Dr. Shirts
Leach
Walnut Hill
Papa
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