School board names teachers for coming term
Bert Deal will teach the sixth A and fifth B replacing Elmer York. New faculty includes J. W. Gillaspie as superintendent English and A Willemar principal mathematics and science, Orphan Cole Asa principal Latin music and drawing, Nimrod Slaven history and eighth grade, Schuyler Ketchem seventh and sixth B, Bert Deal sixth A and fifth B, Balsla Guthrie fifth A and fourth, Mattie Sommers third and second, Fannie O'Dell first and primary. This starts the fourth term for Supt. Gillaspie and Miss Cole in local schools.
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Bert Deal
Elmer York
J. W. Gillaspie
A. Willemar
Mathe
Matica
County Commissioners Approve Veterans Monument Plans
The county commissioners and the monument committee of the No. 8 Grand Post G A R accept the Daxgees county old soldiers monument, noting it was built per plans and specifications. The shaft and yard lie south of the courthouse entrance, with costs exceeding $16,000 as prepared by the Wash design team.
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Grand Pas
Daxgees County
Plans
Court House
Terre Haute
Washington Post Master to Resign in Coming Weeks
Washington Post announced that the paper's city postmaster plans to resign within weeks, setting in motion a search for a successor. Source notes routine personnel change affecting postal operations.
Mary Ann Taylor Dies at 82 in Odon Area
Mary Ann Taylor aged 82 years eight months and nineteen days died Saturday night at nine at the home of Jackson Boyd three miles east of Odon. Death attributed to old age and general debility. Her husband preceded her in death. She belonged to the Methodist church. Funeral conducted by Rev. W. H. Todd of Aogiesville at Good Hope Church Sunday at 3 30. Burial in Walnut Hill cemetery.
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Mary Ann Taylor
Jackson Boyd
Porgh
Odon
Methodist Church
W. H. Todd
Aogiesville
Good Hope
Walnut Hill
Laughlin Sells Interest in Poindexter and Laughlin Firm
O R Laughlin long associated with Poindexter and Laughlin in furniture and undertak ing sold his half interest to partner Huette Poindexter last Saturday. He plans to move to St Bernice to establish a new venture and will relocate his embalm ing license with family in the coming weeks.
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ST. Bernice
Laughlin
Mr. Laughlin
St Bernice
Meads Barn Burned by Lightning Near Washington
Lightning struck the barn of James Meads county commissioner four miles east of Washington. The blaze destroyed hay and feed with all farm implements ruined. Four horses and two cows were saved. the storm caused heavy rainfall in the area.
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James Meads
Washington
Meade
Barrells Prepare 60th Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Next Monday marks the 60th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Barrell of north Spring street. The aged couple, both in good health at 84 and 77, will host a gathering with children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and friends, a rare milestone in the county. They moved to Madison township 54 years ago and have lived in Odon since the Civil War era.
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John Barrell
North Spring Street
Mr. Barrell
Mrs. Barrell
Madison Township
Odon
Indiana man surrenders in theft of President Cole's car
Benjamin H. Lawwell of Columbus Ohio turned himself in at police headquarters after being indicted for grand larceny in the theft of President J. J. Cole's private car from in front of the Columbia Club. Lawwell says intoxication and blames a partner still at large. the pair allegedly fled to Buffalo after leaving Indianapolis near midnight.
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Cole Company
Columbus
Benjamin H. Lawwell
Marion County Grand Jury
Cole Motor Car Company
Lawwell
J. J. Cole
Columbia Club
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Star
Odon
Mary Lawwell
East Odon
Ohio
Washington Triumph Over Odon In Hazy Woodlawn Tilt
Washington defeated Odon in a rough game at Woodlawn park. Poor pitching and widespread errors plagued both teams while umpiring sparked crowd reaction and claims of biased calls. Mayeroff pitched poorly for Washington as Cooley and H Sears contributed on the White Sox mound with key plays and errors shaping the outcome.
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Woodlawn Park
Odon
Washington
Mayeroff
Britton
Greys
Red
Cooley
White Sox
Laws
H. Sears
Williams
Strange
Sisson
W. Sears
Hicks
Fire Safety Advice for Fourth of July Celebrations
State Fire Marshal aides urged to curb fire risks by enforcing ordinances on fireworks, restricting sales, and promoting caution. Officials should clear debris, seal openings, and wet down vulnerable areas to reduce Indiana fire losses during the holiday.
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Indiana
Daviess Seeks County Agent Amid Local Debate
Residents gathered at the courthouse to discuss appointing a county agent as the Daviess community weighs the proposal. The meeting focused on rates, duties, and the agent’s potential impact on local services.
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Schuyler Ketchem
Balsla Guthrie
Mattie Sommers
Fannie O'Dell
Gillaspie
Miss Cole
Rte
O. R. Laughlin Sells
O.R. Laughlin
Poindexter
Huette Poindexter
Mead
John Burrell
Thile
Himself
Indianvapolis
Hoosier
H. C
Bradfield
The
Cole Organization
Rossette
Indianapolis Police
Cated
Shop Town
Odon ‘Sanday
Don Boys
Wash
Ington
Washbington
Lane
Woodlawn
Toon
Gantz
Bryant
Gants
Freeman
Holt
Garten
Wooley
Souter
Strong
Stewart
Edmonson
Bag
Cooper
Mayerof
Gatten
Eawas
Armstrong
Yeager
Hick
Sears
Armtrong
Waa
Daviess
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