Fragments of Obituaries From Indiana City Ledger
A lengthy obituary fragment details the death of Mrs. Frances Guthrie at her daughter’s home near Elnora aged 74 from heart trouble. It mentions her Gettysburg veteran husband Elisha Guthrie and surviving children, with burial in Raglesville Cemetery. The text includes a long biographical sketch of William Clinton, his family, faith, and community roles, ending with service and interment details at Friendship Baptist Church cemetery.
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Frances Guthrie
James
Usamed
Fellowship of Baptist
Rev. D. Manly
Friendship Baptist Church
Odd Fellows Rejoice Over Encampment Degree Privilege
Members of the local Odd Fellows lodge anticipate taking the Encampment degree the highest in Odd Fellowship. A letter dated January 3 1906 from Marion Indiana is noted with John Kinneman of Odon Indiana mentioned.
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Odd Fellow
Main
Spring Streets
Haig’s
Odon
Indiana
News items scarce here in brief local column
A sparse update from the Regular Correspondent notes limited items of interest. No major events or names appear in this short report.
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D. A .Storm
M. O. Pate
Magi Seek Jesus as Wise Learners in Epiphany Sermon
The issue recounts a Christmas season sermon noting the Magi traveled a thousand miles to worship the Christ child in a humble setting. It contrasts Herod’s fear and Jerusalem’s indifference with the Magi’s steadfast faith and devotion, urging seekers to pursue Christ with moral earnestness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sesson II
Jesus
Judea
Herod
Jerusalem
Kingdom of Heaven
Moses
Heaven
Hades
Christ
Mos
Cologne
Farlen Items Highlight Local Prospecting and Social Visit
Farmers here prospect coal as Theodore T. Jones visits to campaign as treasurer candidate. Omar Woodruff of Epsom attended Mt. Olive Church service with family. Mr and Mrs J M Stotta of Odon visited, Rev W J Neal ended Mt. Olive meetings with six accessions.
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Omar Woodruff of
Epsom
Mt. Olive
W. J. Neal
Local Social Notes from Southern Sugarland
Miss Delphia Wilson visited friends here Sunday. M. H. Wilson traveled to Cincinnati Saturday. Miss Ethel Batts and Miss Minnie Jones visited friends here and south of Washington. Miss Bessie Eads returned to Elnora after a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Jones and John Arthur family were visitors Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Keith called near Epsom Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard McDonald have returned from Indianapolis.
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Thos. Blough and
Madison Township
J. L. Cunningham
Here
Delphia Wilson
Ethel Batts
Theodore Jones
John Arthur
Family
John Keith
Epsom
Richard McDonald
Indianapolis
Farlen items note church additions and visits
The column lists church events and family visits. Rev Neal closes Mt Olive meeting with four additions. Henry Walls and wife visited Rail Walls. Chas Plummer and family at John Maryfield’s. Maud Richardson and Florence spent time with her father Martin Stont. Harvey Walls family returned from an visit. Ida and Mary Dove with Alex Walls. Maud Meeks of Odon visiting. James Thomas very sick. Rilley Richardson at John Prunett’s. John Maryfield with wife at T Kutch. Henry and Alex Walls trip to Odom. Uncle Jacob Crégelius very ill and not expected to recover.
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Neal
Mt. Olive
W T Alexander Sells His Farm Near Davies County
W T Alexander sold his farm one mile west of the city to William H Harper of Hindsboro TL for 12000 dollars. The Odon Realty Co. facilitated the sale. The farm is regarded as one of the best in Davies County and Harper plans to move there and take possession.
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Wm. H. Harper
Hindsboro
Odon Realty Co
Davies Co
Harper
Barn Fire Destroys Perry Busan Farm Near Elnora
A barn at Perry Busan’s farm, located 1.5 miles southeast of Elnora, burned yesterday morning around four o’clock. The blaze consumed three horses, three cows, two buggies, a wagon, hay, corn, farming implements, and a newly built large barn, with damages estimated at about $1,000.
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Perry Busan
Elnora
Carat Meaning in Diamonds and Gold Compared
The term carat is used for both diamonds and gold but does not have the same meaning. In diamonds it refers to weight while in gold it denotes fineness or purity, leading to different sizing and valuation implications.
Sunday School and Youth Sermon Schedule Notice
Sunday School at 9 30 with morning and evening preaching. Morning service at 10 30 The Youth of Jesus. Evening service at 7 30 A Threefold Folly. Special music at both services. Junior at 2 00 PM.
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Jesus
T B Rankin Residence Location Noted
Fragmentary item records that T B Rankin associated with addresses on South Spring street and near Tovia's store on Spring street, indicating residence details in a city notice or directory snippet.
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Tovie’s
South Spring Street
Notice to creditors and patrons of Van Buren township
Hiram Sima trustee announces weekly office hours at the Eaglesville post office every Saturday for all persons having business with Van Buren township.
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van Buren Township
Eaglesville
Trustee Notice for Madison Township Office Hours
Public notice to all interested parties that the trustee will be available at the town office each Friday to attend to township matters and handle business with residents and creditors. The schedule outlines weekly personal access for inquiries, debts, and official township concerns.
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Madison Township
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J. F. Sharum
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Theodore T. Jones
J. M. Stotta of
John Stotts
van Buren
M. H. Wilson
Cincinnati
Miss Minnie Jones
Bessie Eads
Henry Walls
Rail Walls
Plummer
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Maud Richardson
Florence
Martin Stont
Mrs. Harvey Walls and Son
Mies Ida and
Mary Dove
Alex Walls
Mies Maud Meeks of
James Thomas
Rilley Richardson
John Prunett’s
John Maryfield
T. Kutch
Odom
Jacob Crégelius
W. T. Alexander
W.T. Alexander
Christian Church Services
T. B. Rankin
Hiram Sima
J. L. Seal
A. M. Williams
Regis
7Th St
Washington, D. C
W. T. Dearu
Clara A. Roberts
Daviess
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