Lewis Jacobs Dies in North Octon at 82
Lewis Jacobs longtime Clark County Indiana native brick mason died at his son Frank Jacobs home in north Octon last Thursday due to old age. Born March 5 1837 he was 82 years 11 months and 7 days. He married Nancy Jane Stacey in 1860 and had 11 children. He moved to this community in 1879 and lived there the rest of his life. He suffered a sun stroke twelve years ago and declined thereafter. He leaves 24 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and numerous relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 PM at the residence with Rev. E F Shake officiating. Burial in Walnut Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Jacobs
Frank Jacobs
North Octon
Solomon Lewis Jacobs
Clark County
Indiana
Nancy Jane Stacey
Sallie
Marshall Cooper
J. A. McCoy
Odon
Dora Jacobs
California
Dr. Danner
Terre Haute
Card of Thanks for W. A. Falmer
The family thanks friends and neighbors for help and kindness during the death and burial of wife and mother W. A. Falmer. Mr. and Mrs M. B. Ulrich express gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Falmer
Farm Residence Burns in East Madison Township
The large farm home of Phillip Miller in East Madison township burned to the ground last Sunday morning. The fire started in the roof, and with no effective fire fighting at hand the structure and contents were destroyed. Theda Bara feature Salome comes to Star Theater with advance ticket sales, orchestra, and lavish production. shows nightly with doors at 6:30 and start at 7:30. The Telephone Board reports progress on system construction delayed by weather, with lines gradually returning to service and improvements in operation.
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Phillip Miller
Madison Township
Theda Bara
Salome
Star Theater Tenue
Odon Drug Coe
Telephone Board
P T A Call to Public Spirit and Participation
WAKE UP to the needs of our young people and the fact that no community can progress without two things, co operation and a common interest. The P T A embodies both qualities. Any person who is public spirited may join whether he be a parent or teacher or neither We need you. Watch this space next week.
Winter Weather Hits Ragleville Area
The Ragleville region saw surprise winter weather Sunday and Monday. Luther Dyal returns from Akron to visit family. Mrs Juda Stuffle relocates to Odon. Blanche Herndon visits with sister Mrs Willard Byrer. Pansy Dyal from Indianapolis visits family. H E Sims and Fiona visit Freedly Cunningham in Madison Township. Vern Clark returns from Griffiths, Ind. Meat smoke at the drug store on the corner.
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H E Sims
Fiona
Freedly Cunningham
Madison Township
Fragments of Trade Upsell Household Goods For Quick Cash
A粗 fragmentary note describes people moving unwanted items to a higher space then selling usable pieces for small sums. It hints at thrift behavior and a few small items offered for sale in a casual market setting.
Arford Stock Sale Promises Big Offering for Mules Sheep Cattle
R D Arford announces a sale set for the 25th featuring a splendid lot of stock including mules sheep and cattle. He has held several sales, each growing larger, and is noted as a keen judge of stock values. Arford emphasizes advertising and prompt delivery, and his sales are well attended.
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R. D. Arford
Arford
Local Visit Records and Weekend Socials Across Town
Miss Nora Kuteh of Las Anima Colo visited from Friday to Tuesday with her brother Al Toon and his family. Arrison Overton and family of Good Hope moved Friday to Abe Cunningham farm, which he recently parceled. Mr and Mrs Alonzo Pruett spent Sunday with Offer Andis. Carla Thomas spent Monday afternoon with Laura Carr. Ed Hubbard of Okland spent Friday with Al Toon and family. Iva Pruitt spent Tuesday with Mrs Beck Hasler. Ruth Toon spent Tuesday with Hazel Carr.
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Nora Kuteh
Las Anima Colo
al Toon
Arrison Overton
Family of Good Hope
Abe Cunningham
Alonzo Pruett
Offer Andis
Carla Thomas
Laura Carr
Ed Hubbard
Okland ,Ll
al Toon and Family
Stringtown Social Roundup Notes Visit and Illness
Joseph and Austin Myers spent Saturday night with Mr and Mrs Roscoe Myers. Mrs Wallace Rainey of Washington visited her parents, Mr and Mrs Alfred Grove of Epsom. Elbert Grove, Roscoe Myers and Calvin Perkins traveled to Washington on a business trip Monday. Alma Caveness called on Mrs Goldie Myers Saturday. Several locals are sick with flu, though most escaped last winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph and
Austin Myers
Roscoe Myers
Wallace Rainey
Washington
Alfred Grove
Epsom
Elbert Grove
Little Daughter
Calvin Perkins
Alma Caveness
Goldie Myers
Altho
Mrs William A Palmer Dies After Illness at 69
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Palmer of this city died at home on East Race Street last Monday evening after a long illness. Born December 20, 1850 in Muscatine County Iowa, she moved to Kansas and Iowa before settling here four years ago. She was a Presbyterian and had lived mostly blind for six months. Survived by husband William A Palmer daughter Mrs M B Ulrich and a sister in Kansas. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev Edwin Shake. body taken to Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A Palmer
East Race Street
Margaret Elizabeth Palmer
Muscatine County
Iowa
Levenworth
Kansas
Creston
William A. Palmer
Presbyterian Church of
Christa
M. B. Ulrich
Edwin Shake
Terre Haute
Spring ginghams arrive as stores unveil new shades
Mrs. Anna Blackwell of Missouri and her mother Mrs. Mary Courtney of Burns City visited Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Sears after spending Tuesday night with them. The piece notes Picket Pershing & Co showcasing new spring ginghams and colors.
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New Spring
Pershing & Co
Anna Blackwell
Missouri
Mary Courtney
Burns City
B. F. Sears
Gratitude for Kindness After Death of S L Jacobs
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness shown during the death of our father S L Jacobs. Special appreciation to the Rev. Shake for consoling words the singers and the undertaker G W Henderson for efficient service rendered. The Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S L. Jacobs
Shake
G. W. Henderson
Rural school conference urged to save Daviess County education
Daviess county schedules first rural school conference at Washington High School on February 27 to address funding, attendance, and the Indiana compulsory education law. The notice urges patrons to attend, review comparable study requirements, and support rural schools while counties like Marion and Benton adopt the recommended teacher wage scale and officials reject shortening terms below the legal minimum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Washington
Indiana
State Department of Education
Marion
Benton
State Board of Education
LN Hines
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Lewis Jacobs
and Mrs
Wake
Star Theater
Herod
Odon Drug
Raglesville
Luther Dyal
Akron Ohio
Juda Stuffle
Blanche Herndon
Willard Byrer
Charley Sims
Pansy Dyal
Indianapolis
P H Dyal
Vern Clark
Griffiths Ind
Mickie
Cryele
First Creek
Iva Pruitt
Beck Hasler
Ruth Toon
Hazel Carr
Stringtown
Pickett, Pershing & Co
Harry H. Throop
Pickett
Pershing & C0
W. A. Palmer
Jas. E. Gilley
Sup
Indiana Bankers Association
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