Icy Ground Triggers Multiple Falls Across Town
The icy surface over the past week caused numerous falls and injuries. Notable cases include Joseph Ledgerwood with a broken hip, Noah Williams who was briefly unconscious, Mrs. Wm. Pruett with a fractured collarbone, and Mrs. Martha Catron facing a serious hip injury. Some others suffered aches but avoided serious injury. Streets improved midweek as temperatures rose and demand for non slip footwear increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Ledgerwood
Mr. Ledgerwood
Noah Williams
Williams
Walnut Street
Wm. Pruett
Martha Catron
Newberry
J. A. McCoy
Celebrates 75th Birthday Of Mrs Baile In City
Last Saturday the children of Mrs Jane Baile gathered at her home to mark her 75th birthday. The old resident enjoyed a splendid dinner and received many presents as friends wished her many more happy anniversaries. Joe Sommers spending the week in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Baile
Star Theater Moves to Odell Building in Odon
The Odon Amusement Co. acquired the Odell building on East Main Street for the Star Theater. Asa Haig and Son of Odon Music Co. will relocate to South Spring Street. Remodeling began, with an elevated floor and modern projection booth planned. A new stage and full theater equipment will be installed as carpenters work. The old theater will be demolished as part of a larger hotel teardown by Lane and Cummings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon Amusement Co
Odell
East Main Street
Odon Music Co
Star Theater
Asa Haig and Son
South Spring St
Odou
Lane
Cummings
The Cave Man and Self View in Folk Wit
A rustic speaker muses that self perception shapes character more than others’ views and urges action now. He jokes about human folly, estate of knowledge, and a humorous debate on peach tree bloom versus leaf.
Lucas Anderson identified by witness in Toledo larceny case
Lucas J. L. Lucas, an Indianapolis man jailed in Toledo for grand larceny, was positively identified by Enoch Anderson of Sandborn as the man he met on the road the afternoon of November 10. The night Harper the ferryman disappeared. Anderson accompanied Ira Cox, Harper estate administrator, to Indianapolis to verify the sighting and quickly picked Lucas from prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Lucas
Indianapolis
Toledo
Ohio
Enoch Anderson
Sandborn
Harper
Anderson
Ira Cox
Lucas
Neighbors Honored for Generous Support with Store Sale
Community members extend thanks for the liberal donation as Mrs Hyatt Helm announces a three day sale offering fifteen percent off box candy at Rexall Store on Saturday Sunday and Monday.
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Rexall
School Notes Highlights Debates and Local Events
Senior English debates on topics like the rail road question and women’s suffrage. Plans for Daviess County Interscholastic Association participation with a representative in every event. Cabinet meeting in Washington January 31 to organize local and county contests. Odon represented by Supt L A Childress. Seniors rehearsing Deacon Dubbs. Basket Ball beat Williams 24 to 19. next games vs Elnora and Wabash Valley Tournament Feb 6 7 at Clinton. Elnora gym practice secured. Miss Ledgerwood absent due to aunt’s death. Rev Ernest Roberts spoke on public speaking value. Wabash Valley High School Association to sponsor Current Events Bee and a musical contest in Terre Haute Apr 2 1920, four representatives per school for the bee, eligibility same as athletic contests. Current Events Bee questions cover history civics religion politics science biographies and economics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
Deacon Dubbs
Journal
Williams
Elnora
Clinton
Terre Haute
Normal High School
Honeymoon comma Comedic misadventures at New Star Theatre
Constance Talmadge stars in The Honeymoon a swift comedy of marital mix ups shown at the New Star Theatre next Saturday Dick Greer and Susan face jealousy and a fake divorce scare as family plans unfold A minister remarries the couple and they vow renewed devotion two showings 7 15 and 8 30 admission 17 and 11
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Talmadge
New Star Theatre
Dick Greer
Susan
Withal
Maisie Middleton
Jigfield
Phil Lane
Phil
Jimmy
Niagra
Miss Talmadge
Earl Foxe
Russell Bassett
Maude Turner Gordon
Harris Gordue Sambell
Lillian Cook
Julia Bruns
Parents and Teachers Meeting Set for Feb 9 at 7 30
A school meeting is scheduled for February 9 at 7 30 in the school building. Miss Vera Hanks traveled to Martinsville Illinois yesterday to visit relatives for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Hanks
Martinsville, Il
Mrs Catherine Walker Dies After Illness in City
Mrs Catherine Ledgerwood Walker aged resident dies of cancer at her sister in law Hannah Bechtel home after long illness. Survived by husband James P Walker six children Rebecca Murphin Maggie Goodman F Q Feltz Sarah Inman and three brothers and a sister. Funeral held in Scotland with Rev Chaver officiating and burial in local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Walker
Hannah Bechtel
Rebecca Murphin
Maggie Goodman
Longmount
Colorado
F. Q. Feltz
Keystone
Nebraska
Sarah Inman
Spokane
Washington
Charles
John
Willis
Margaret Ogden
Walker
Springfield
Missouri
Baile and Herron Wed at U B Parsonage
Luther Baile and Beatrice Muriel Herron wed at the U B parsonage in a Wednesday ceremony at 6 00 pm. Rev Ernest Roberts officiated. The couple plans to reside in Linton near Mr Baile who works with Indian Refining Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Baile
Beatrice Muriel Herron
U. B. Parsonage
Ernest Roberts
Linton
Baile
The
Indian Refining Co
Rexall Store Offers FE Z Shoe Polish Deal
At the Rexall Store next to the Post Office a Saturday and Monday special promotes FE Z Shoe Polish in paste or liquid form, nine cents each or three for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Teachers examinations for licence set for January 31 at High School
Examinations for licensure occur on the last Saturdays of eight months. The first test is next Saturday January 31 in the High School assembly room. Applicants may begin at 7:30 am and may not leave before 10:30 am. Completion by 5:30 pm is advised. Supplies are provided by the county superintendent except for Art and Manual Training requiring personal drawing tools. Elementary teachers have two examination plans, with options to remove conditions at the next exam or to cover specific subjects on the first day. Manuscripts may be graded by the county or State Department with costs varying by route. All supervisorial and high school license applicants must submit to the State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Little Silver
N. J
Daviess County
Indiana
State Board of Education
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Joe Sommers
Hyatt Helm
James Walker
Herron
Andrew
Mary Baile
Charles Herron
Mickie
Agade
Kim
Wes
Jas. E. Gilley
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