Death of Van H. Lacy of Indianapolis
Van H. Lacy, formerly of Odon, Indiana, died January 15, 1912, in Indianapolis after paralysis. He was born November 4, 1871 in Clarkton Missouri, moved with his parents to a farm near Odon, joined the U B church at age four, and was a Knights of Pythias member for about twenty years. He married Cora Schuman on January 5, 1905, and leaves a wife, his mother, two brothers Willard and Hey BR Lacy, and a foster sister Mrs Ids Moron. his father, two brothers, and two sisters preceded him.
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van Lacy
Indianapolis
Odon
U. B. Church
Order of Knights of Psythias
Misa Cora Schuman
Templeton
Ind
Willard L. and
Hey BR
Engine Death In Tunnel Delays Southeastern Train
A locomotive failed and died at the entrance to a large tunnel southeast of Oden on the Southeastern line, delaying the passenger train from reaching Terre Haute. An engine from Terre Haute was dispatched to assist. passengers endured smoke and fumes but improvised to remain comfortable as crews awaited rescue.
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Oden
Terre Haute
Elnora M Church Nears Dedication This January
The M E Church at Elnora nears completion with plans for dedication around the first Sunday in January. The church is nearly finished and work is being rushed. A quarterly conference will be held at Elnora during that week and the following, with hopes the church will be ready by then.
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Elnora
School Progress At Local District Ends Week
The eighth grade prepares a work shop from the old laboratory with Miss Cole directing the girls and Supt Gillaspis guiding the boys. Fifty new books and several maps arrive for the library while seniors study English literature and juniors rewrite Gareth and Lynette.
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Miss” Cole
Supt
Gillaspis
Gareth
Lynette
Tennyson
A Test of Lees Egg Maker
I used Lees Egg Maker with good results last winter and began feeding it weeks ago. The second week produced 2 eggs, the third week 24 eggs, the fourth week 62 eggs, and the fifth week 90 eggs. Germazone keeps my hens healthy year round. BH Herdon Oulon Indiana December 1911. Lees Egg Maker and Germazone sold by Odon Drug Co.
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Lees
Egg
Odon Drug Co
United Brethren Church Announcements
United Brethren Church announces a Sunday schedule with a 9:30 a.m. service for junior groups and related activities.
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United Brethren
Elmore Township Welcomes New Editor Moniay 22
Nadal Ossi Laughlin of Elmore township becomes editor in a deal that also dissolves the former partnership. Fy Clay Sims, former editor and proprietor, exits the business. Laughlin, a farmer and insurer, will take full charge next week with no prior newspaper experience. Sims contemplates remaining in Elmora or returning to Montana.
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Nadal Ossi Laughlin
Elmore Township
Fy Clay Sims
Tretires
Laughlin
Sims
On Again Off Again Press Sale Changes Hands Again
F. Clay Sims purchased the press office from Ossie Laughlin in a deal completed this morning. The newspaper notes the ongoing changes and waives responsibility if ownership changes before subscribers receive the paper.
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Elnorigan
Ossie Laughlin
Drug Store Sold at Public Auction
The stock of drugs and fixtures of the late R. B. Williams was sold at public auction last Saturday for 2500 dollars. Purchaser was Frank Bly a druggist of Farrland. The stock invoiced 6300 dollars and the new proprietor will open the store soon under Administrator A. T. Laughlin's order after no bids at private sale.
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R. B. Williams
Frank Bly
Farrland
T. Laughlin
Eggs and Hen Flock Health in Seasonal Delay
A missive discusses whether hens are laying or drones and blames feed timing during the off season. It notes winter as the off season globally with 20 percent of flocks affected and cites moulting as a slow, uncertain process impacting growth stock.
Poultry Show Nears End After Weather Dampens Attendance
The White River Poultry and Pet Show held at the old post office building concludes tonight with lower turnout and uncertain finances. Officials say better weather could have drawn about 200 more birds and boosted receipts by a third. The annual meeting elected Claude Aikman as president and named officers and directors from Washington and nearby towns. A future show is planned but the exact date remains unset.
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White River Poultry & Pet ‘Styck- -Association
Washington
Indianapolis
For Sale Brick Residence and Store Facilities
For sale on easy terms a brick residence with four large lots and a barn. A two story brick store room is occupied by Barkley and Overton. A two story frame office and store room is occupied by Laughlin's law office and H V Merrill.
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Barkley & Overton
Laughlin’ 'S Law
H. V. Merrill
Commissioners to Decide on County Sealer of Weights
The Daviess county board of commissioners will decide at the February session on selecting an official sealer of weights and measures. Letters to Mr Core urge enforcement of laws requiring sealers in each county.
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Daviess County
Board of County Commissioners
Core
Baile Items Social News and Local Notes
Saturday night and Sunday services led by Rev. T J Alford invite all. Local visits include John R Sears and wife with daughter Mrs Mont Herndon of Odon and Grace Callahan with Belva Boardman near Odon. Infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Ketchbem died. burial at Fairview cemetery Elnora.
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T. J. Alford
John R. Sears
Mrs. Mont Herndon
Odon
Grace Callahan
Belva Boardman
Near Odon
Lee Ketchbem
Fairview
Elnora
Everett Sears
Mr. Sears
Mont Herndon
Oqdon
Roy ‘Callahan
Harve Aishe
Mont Hendon
Sand
John R- Seng
Thanks to Knights of Pythine and Choir for Funeral Help
We express gratitude to friends the Knights of Pythine the choir and all who assisted at the funeral of our relative Mrs Van Lacy Mrs Mary Lacy and family No matter what your plans
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Knights ‘of
Pythine
van Lacy
Date Set For Teachers Test Exam In State
Date set for the first regular teachers examination across the state this year. The notice specifies testing will occur in each county with local supervision and standard procedures for credential evaluation.
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Pas
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Eulala Guthrie
Vernon Sears
Lola Ramsey
Dwight Hayes
Frank Morrison
Eleworth Critchlow
Georgia Abraham
Lee
T. Herdon
Oulon, Ind
Sunda
Moniay
Jain
Elmora
Montana
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F. Clay Sims
Claude Aikman
Ton
Willian Swinda
Cameron Hyatt
L.E. Feagans Montgomery
O. P Hackler
D. L. Weimer
Mont
Ggomery
Alice O'Neall
J W. Wilson
Elvis Phillips
Montgomery
Louis Zinkans
Hugh Lett
A. M. Perkins
Ray Smith
J. B. Stotte
GC. H. Gibson
Association
Ton Herald
Eroh
Kroh
Renate
Miss Cliche
Aishe
Ila. Boardman
Ribble Sears
Lemuel Gadberry
Asa Gould
Everett
Ray Boardman
Orville Wikle
Raleigh Callahan
Abbie Baile
Andy Baile
State
H. B. Barnard
Dewey
Ethel Aishe
Sherman
Edna Boardman
Mae Baile
Bonhum
Miss Iva Baile
Nettie Wikle
Roy Callell
Clarence Boardman
Tuscola
Ins
T “Howe
Dillant Boardman
William Callahan
Dillara- ‘Boardman
Lia Boardman
Lee Ketchem
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