Married Sunday in town Ledgerwood Antibus join in marriage
Ernest Ledgerwood and Miss Ruby Antibus were married at the home of Rev Cras Coleman Sunday afternoon about 4 30. The bride daughter of John Antibus Spencer is a refined young woman who visited relatives in the city three years ago. The groom son of J M Ledgerwood a farmer northeast of town is a stock raiser. They will reside in this township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Ledgerwood
Ruby Antibus
Cras. Coleman
John Antibus
Spencer
Mr. Ledgerwood
Walter Freeman
Winte
J. M.ledgerwood
Farmers Institute a Success at Burns City Meeting
The Farmers Institute held at Burns City last Wednesday proved successful in all respects. Speaker Wir Benjamin from near Gary Indiana discussed General Farming and Dairying with practical advice. Mrs Esther Giveis from Freedom spoke on Rights of Country Child and Woman's Work in the Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Hickey
Elnora
D. A. Storm
Indiana G A R encampment set for May 10 11
The Indiana Grand Army of the Republic announces its state encampment will be held May 10 and 11 in Indianapolis. Commander in chief W J Patterson of Pittsburg will attend, with prior plans for May events in Kentucky and Missouri noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
John R. Fesler
Department of Idiana
Grand Army of the Republic
Indianapolis
W. J. Patterson
Pittsburg
G. Alr
Fesler
H. H. Bengrough
Patterson
Indiana
Kentucky
Springfield
Flying predictions and travel remarks across centuries
A historical note recalls 1273 forecast of widespread flight by Fritz Bacon and a 1652 remark by Bishop Wilkins on journeys. It adds a modern, domestic touch with Mrs. Jess Arvin and her son Paul returning from Jason vile after visiting her Aunt Ellen Robinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Bacon
Wilkins
Hiddings
Jess Arvin
Paul
Jasonvile
Ellen Robinson
Brookdale Farm Drama Draws Largest Local Audience
The Odon school presented Brookdale Farm at Star Theater last Friday with Prof Mc Carter directing and strong interpretations by the cast. An old fashioned country dance provoked applause, vaudeville between acts and fine musical numbers by the Nightengale quartet. The event netted £66.05 for school equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookdale Farm
Odon School
Star Theater
Prof. McCarter
Senglars
Nightengale
Brassy Theft Ring Nabbed by Washington Police
Washington police arrested thirteen boys ages eleven to fourteen over brass thefts from local foundries hardware stores and shops totaling hundreds of dollars. Affidavits filed and cases set for juvenile court after a court of inquiry led to the arrests and implicated youths from the west end school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West End
McCrisaken
Pellets of Philosophy about civic virtue and manners
A collection of aphorisms on honesty, kindness, sharing, and character. The piece encourages daily good deeds and thoughtful consideration of others. It notes Mrs. Trowbridge visiting Wallonia Indiana due to her father Reinbold's pneumonia fever illness.
Burns City News Reports Local Visits and Upcoming Old Settlers
Mrs Norvin Holt of Cale visits her father Mark Toon with her young daughter while measles spread mildly through the community. Families from Odon Terre Haute Evansville and Indian Springs attend events and see friends. The town considers addressing petty theft waves affecting coal wood chickens gasoline and oil with likely arrests and deterrence.
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Mrs. Norvin Holt of
Cale
Little Daughter
Mark Toon
Day service expected as Indian Power and Waree Co moves forward
Mr. Keene of the Indian Power and Waree Co visits the city to advance day service preparations. Local manufacturers plan to install motors and switch to electric power, signaling favorable contracts for power and lights. A new era of convenient electric irons percolators toasters and fans is anticipated as the company sets a Spring Street Bowman building office and showroom for fixtures.
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Keene
Indian Power & Waree Co
Cit
Spring Street
Bowman
Elmore Township Man Seeks Divorce After Alleged Affair
John J. Carr seeks a divorce from Natssa J. Carr citing alleged infidelity and elopement attempts by the defendant with a lover over five years. The couple married June 12, 1898 and separated December 21 last year. they share one child, Bert S., soon to be fourteen. Custody of the son is requested. Mrs. Carr reportedly resides in Vincennes.
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Tue
Ant
Vuers
Defcndant
Shep
Hastings, Allen & Allen Washington
Philosophy of Life Crosses and temptations in daily life
A reflective piece notes life is full of opposites and judgments. It contrasts outcomes for wealth, religion, politics, and kindness, ending with a quip about Rexall Gripp Pills at Odon Drug Co. predicting aging and misspent timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon Drug Co
Plainville K of P Hall Dedicated In County Meeting
The regular county meeting of the K of P lodges held in Plainville dedicated the new Plainville K of P Hall. The event drew members from city and county lodges, followed by a county program and a large chicken supper served by the Pythian Sisters. Jane Gail is cast as Queen Flavia in Bluebird Photoplays five part Rupert of Hentzau to be shown at Star theater next Wednesday with Henry Ainley co starring. The production emphasizes emotional acting and dramatic spectacle for theatergoers.
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K. of P
Plainville
New Plainville
K. of Pr
Pythian Sisters of the
Jane Gail
Bluebird Photoplays, Inc
Queen Flavia
Gail
Rupert of
Southern Van Buren Neighbors Share Weekend Visits
Riggins and family visited Harve Riggins and family Friday. Gladys Dyal and Violet Riggins attended a play at Odor Friday evening. Logan Dant at Odon Saturday. Gus Dant at Burns City Saturday. John and Dale Gimlin at Newberry Saturday. Minard Smiley and family with James Stuffle and family Saturday. Homer Myers spent Saturday with Sam Riggins. Charles Gimlin with Curtis Smiley Saturday evening. Harve Riggins family with friends at Eaglesville Saturday night and Sunday. John Trueblood bought a new piano. Perry Byrer moving his saw mill to Louis McMullen farm. Grandma Bradley, Peter and Thomas Bradley’s mother, died Tuesday night.
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Gladys Dyal
Violet Riggins
Odor
Harve Riggins
Eaglesville
Glendale School Notes and Plans for Elmore Township
Prof Maupin new Glendale principal earns praise for beginning strong. Fire drills must occur monthly. avoid counting on fingers. Salaries may rise 44 cents per class with the teachers’ qualification bill. South Washington township may get a consolidated school. State Board of Health sites the plan. Emphasizes study value, pronouncing lists, thrift essay, and need for physical training in elementary and high schools.
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Washington Township
State Board of Health
Card of Thanks for Husband and Father
We express sincere thanks to neighbors and friends for assistance during illness and death. Grateful for floral offerings and Rev Shake’s sympathy, the choir’s music, and songs. From Mrs A Hasler and sors.
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Shake
A. Hasler
Sors
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Philosophy
Burns City
C. C
Logan Carter
Terre Haute
Evansville
H. W. Huff
Viola Bascum
Indian Springs
R. S. McCallian of
Odon
Farmers Institute
McCameron
Brown Township
Center
Amos Osborn
Russell Riggins
Virgil Strange of
Bramble
Grandma Walls
Lagrippe
Indiana Light and Powe. CO
Fushing
John J. Carr
Alterich Farms
Elmore Township
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Suii Lais
Weex
Luibe Daviess
Abcuki Coufil
Natssa J. Carr
Seusaeiustai
Philosophy OF Life
Regular County
K. OF P. Buile Kg
van Buren
Ham Riggins
Logan Dant
Gus Dant
John and
Dale Gimlin
Newberry
Minard Smiley
James Stuffle
Homer Myers
Sam Riggins
Charles Gimlin
Curtis Smiley
John Trueblood
Perry Byrer
Louis McMullen
Grandma Bradley
Peter
Thomas Bradley
BY A. C. Fulkerson
Prof. Maupin
Glendale
Parris
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