Clothing Store Change Hands in Odon Deal
A major local sale saw W. J. Danner transfer his East 2 Street clothing shop to R. F. Myers. EF. QO. Love becomes manager, taking charge immediately while Myers oversees the enterprise. Danner long served Odon merchants with a conservative business approach. The store will operate as the Odon Clothing Co. under Love’s management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Danner
East 2
R. F. Myers
EF. QO. Love
Mr. Myers
Mr. Danner
Odon
Myers
E. QO. Love
Southern Power and Water Co
Almost Drowned: Aliss Sefrit Survives Flood Rescue
Heavy rains Thursday night flooded creeks and streams blocking roads and halting rural route rounds. Aliss Delphia Sefrit of Van Suren Township nearly drowned when a buggy was swept into a swollen stream. she escaped with difficulty as her horse lost control. Culverts and highways suffered heavy damage across several sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliss Delphia Sefrit
van Siuren Township
Henri Sefrit
Liberty School
Sual
Fea
Bowman Completes New Office Building on Spring Street
The new Dr. Ira F. Bowman office building on south Spring Street is finished this week. The substantial brick structure measures forty by twenty four feet with a solid plate glass front. Half will house Dr Bowman's offices and the other half will serve other business. The old building was moved to the rear and will be converted into a garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira FE. Bowman
South Spring Street
Bowman
Bowmai
New 300 ft Boston Chimney Shines With Searchlight Pillar
The Odon Drug Co received a picture of the United Drugs Co factory in Boston featuring a 300 ft chimney. It is illuminated by twelve large searchlights and stands out like a pillar of ice in the darkness, with lights centered on the factory roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon Drug Co
United Drugs Co
Boston
Frank Turney Dies Son Of Former Minister
Frank Turney a well known young man formerly of this city died Friday morning at 12 30 o clock at the home of his parents Rev and Mrs H A Turney in Indianapolis. Cause was pneumonia fever aggravated by a kidney operation and complications. He had been in failing health for some time and the operation was to save his life but failed. He was the last of three sons of Rev and Mrs Turney Paul and Floyd had preceded him in death. He is survived by his parents and three sisters. Funeral services were held at the residence Saturday and the remains laid to rest in Crown Hill Cemetery. The Turney family resided here about nine years ago when Rev Turney was pastor of the First Christian church. They moved from here to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Turney
H. A. Turney
Indianapolis
Turney
Paul
Floyd
Crown Hill
Rev
First Christian Church
Indiana Says Kill the Rats to Cut Living Costs
Dr. J. N. Hurty, secretary of the state board of health, urges Indiana to kill rats to save money. He cites 3,000,000 rats costing at least $1.50 each per day and warns rats spread typhus. He argues rat eradication is economical and prudent for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Hurty
State Board of Health
Indiana
Hurty
Are Your Sewers Clogged
An old advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Tablets as a mild purgative for constipation and improved digestion, noting they are gentle in action and available at the Qdon Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Qdon Drug Co
Ledgerwood Bros Adds Fresh Meats to Spring Street Line
Spring Street grocers Ledgerwood Bros. expand offerings with fresh pork and beef alongside cured meats. A large installed refrigerator provides ample storage, with daily restocking of meats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ledgerwood Bros
Spring Street
Virginia Bascom Dies in Indian Springs After Brief Illness
Little Virginia Bascom died Friday January 5 at the home of grandparents H N Huff and wife in Indian Springs Indiana after a lingering illness. She was born October 12 1916 and was 2 months 24 days old. Parents George and Viola Bascom mourn with many friends at the loss and the funeral conducted by Rev Edward McBride laid her to rest in the Wards Chapel Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Huff
Indian Springs
Ind
Virginia Bascom
George and
Viola Bascom
Edward McBride
Wards Chapel
Brookdale Farm Rural Drama Set For Friday Showing
The local high school presents Brookdale Farm a four act rural drama at the Star Theater this Friday January 19. Proceeds benefit the school library and tapra ow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookdale Farm
Star Theater
Tapra
Southern Indiana Power and Water Co. Secures New City Office
The Southern Indiana Power and Water Co. has secured Dr. Le Bowman’s newly erected South Spring Street office building for offices and display rooms. The firm plans to establish its light and power offices in the near future in what is described as one of the city’s best and most attractive new buildings. Mr. Keene of the company visited the city midweek to oversee affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Indiana Power and Water Co
Dr. LE. Bowman
South Spring Street
Keene
Gratitude for Help After Illness and Death
A notice thanks the church and friends for their kind help and sympathy during the sickness and death of wife and daughter, expressing appreciation for support and prayers.
Virginia slave bill of sale found in modern document
A paper bill of sale from Brunswick County Virginia to North Carolina records a enslaved woman Ann and her child Charlott sold for 430 dollars. The dated August 15 1814 deed from Dreary Matthews to William Binum is witnessed by two men, and includes warranty of title and soundness. The artifact has been passed through the Binum family to Mrs. Sommers of Newberry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towit
Binum
Dreary Matthews
Jno
Goodson, D. Kimbale
Goodson
D. Kirabale
Sunday School Banquet Honors Willing Hearts Class
The A B Sunday School held a banquet last evening in the church basement for the Willing Hearts Class, which earned the most points in a contest since October. The Little Tots class, taught by Mrs Hayes, placed second and was also honored at the event with a program of music, recitations, and speeches followed by a plentiful meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B
Willing Hearts
Wsn. Bair
Cora Hayes
Will Oen Bowling Alley Planned by Callahan and Haig
Joe Callahan and Asa Haig prepare to open a bowling alley in Mr Callahan’s Main Street building formerly Freeman Bakery. Workmen have saved the alley. a double alley is planned and opening is expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Callahan
Asa Haig
Epsom Ladies Plan Play The Spinsters Convention
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church in Epsom will present the play The Spinsters Convention at the school building on Wednesday January 17. Proceeds support church work and community needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of
M. E. Church
Epsom
Spinsters
Former Odon Boy Married Brookville Woman in Indiana
Edgar Shaffer formerly of Odon and a 1913 Odon High School graduate wed Susia Brauchla of Brookville Indiana at the Christian parsonage in Brookville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Conley in front of immediate relatives. The couple planned a wedding trip to Cincinnati and Indianapolis and will settle on a farm near Brookville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Shaffer
This
Odon High School
Susia Brauchla
Brookville
Indiana
Miami University
Oxford
Christian Parsonage
Conley
J. L. Shaffer
Clara Shaffer
Town Council Setstle Monthly Claims And Proceedings
The town board met in regular session to approve a list of claims including rent for the year 710.00 for E T Laushlin and labor payments to Walter Ketchem 2.66 J F Cooper 2.00 plus Indiana Power and Water Co 30.60 for Win Summerville salary. The Marshall was ordered to drag streets and perform repairs. Two prior meetings in January reviewed bank depositories for public funds and approved bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Laushlin
Walter Ketchem
J. F. Cooper
Summerville
Plainville High Defeats Odon High In Local Match
The Plainville High School basketball team defeated Odon High 34 to 17 at the K. of P. hall last Friday night. The local five dominated play, keeping the ball at their end for most of the game, while Steele Township’s team showed pluck and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plainville High School
K. of P. Hall
Steele Township
Odon High
Plainville High
New Glendale principal and school notes prompt discussion
D T Maupin of Richmond Ind named principal of Glendale schools. Plainville debates a new school building. Barr township Graves schoolhouse discusses free text book. Helen Palmer of Allen Washington township has 100 percent attendance for four weeks. Thrift Essay Contest urged for all pupils. Greene County education survey reviewed for a master’s thesis. Washington township considers consolidated school to serve south of town. Indiana students deserve high school access. proposal for township high schools in Daviess county. Continued on Page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Palmer
Allen School
Washington Township
Washington
Giasue
Indiana
Daviess County
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W. J. Danner Sells
Bia
Flphia
Eddro
Indtianapolis
Little Virginia
Bascom
High School
Boutherr Indiana Power & Water CO
John Sommers
Newberry
Virginia
North Carolina
Edgar Haffer
Miami
Indiana Power & Water Co
Coon
Om Bfainville
H.S
McCellian
Denny
Millis Correll
J.F Smith Barkley
Lemasters Bair
G DeMotte
Netherland
Daffern
BY A. O Fulkerson
D.T Maupin
Richmond, Ind
Glendale
Plainville
Literary Society
Graves
Barr Township
Aldo R. Brooks
Zella Chestnut
Kathérine Kelsey
Susie Myers
Laska School
van Buren Township
Ada Evans
McIntosh
Greene County
Indiana University
Robert J. Aiev
Maine University
Valparaiso University
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