Wreck on E. & I. near Southwestern crossing injures several
A head on collision Monday at 11 30 between E. I engines weathers a curve near Washington. Freight 45 and passenger 32 trains were involved with shocks and broken gear. Several passengers bruised including J A Ashby mail clerk. Wrecker from Evansville dispatched to clear tracks.
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Washington
J. A. Ashby
M.S. Steward
Indianapolis
L. R. Miller
Winslow
J.T. Medcalf
Medcalf
E. & I. A. J. Queen of Petersburg
W. W. Carter Elected Supt. at Bloomfield
Prof. W. W. Carter of Epsom has been elected Superintendent of Bloomfield schools. He previously served as principal of Angola High School for three years and is an Indiana University graduate.
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Bloomfield
Angola High School
Indiana University
Card of Thanks for Baby Howard
Mr and Mrs Ross R Lacy express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during illness and death of their baby Howard.
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Howard
Ross R. Lacy
Paper Purchases and Profit from a Public Auction Tale
The narrator recalls subscribing to a southern newspaper to support a friend who ran an auction notice. He bought a lot at auction for a small bid, resold it at a profit, and reflects on how reading the paper led to his and his friend’s fortunes. He also recalls his father finding a distant teaching job through a paper, leading to a lifelong marriage.
Terrific Storm Hits Terre Haute Area Causes Wide Damage
A Monday afternoon storm damaged north of Terre Haute with fallen trees and chimneys, paralyzed wires, and crop losses. Brazil area reported a torn store roof with widespread damage and an estimated loss near 100000 dollars. Rivers rose, floods threatened, and crops suffered severely while local towns faced varied impact.
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Terre Haute
M. E. Conference Opens in Washington September 22
The M. E. Conference of Indiana meets at Washington starting September 22. It has the largest membership of any conference in the Methodist relation. Washington residents prepare to entertain ministers and their wives.
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Washington
Womanly Wisdom and Wry Proverbs From Timeworn Advice
A collection ofperceptive and facetious maxims on marriage wealth and perception. The quips touch on haste in marriage envy among rivals kindness perceived in appearances alchemy of joy and the ironies of fortune. They cast a wry eye on gender norms and social vanity.
Old Settlers Picnic Plans For 24th Annual Meet
Old Settlers at Odon prepare for the twenty fourth annual picnic on August 19 20 and 21 under Southern Indiana Band auspices with three days of events and speakers from the state. Officers include President R J McCaillan Secretary Hugh Merrill Treasurer Aden Conrad and committees led by Elmer Bunch Wm Bechtel Lan Freeman and Aden Conard among others.
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Odon
Old Settler’s Meeting
Southern Indiana Band
Thomas G Underdown Dies at 63 Former Washington City Treasurer
Thomas G. Underdown, 63, died at his Washington home Sunday. A longtime city treasurer of Washington for 23 years, he recently announced his candidacy for re election. He served as a sailor on the Merrimac in the Civil War and fought in the historic engagement with the Monitor.
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Thomas G. Underdown
Washington
Underdown
Canadian Bounty Land Certificate for 320 Acres for Sale
For Sale. A 320 ACRE SOUTH AFRICAN VET ERAN BOUNTY LAND CERTIFICATE issued by the Department of the Interior Canada Ottawa under the Volunteer Bounty Act 1908. Open for entry in Alberta Saskatchewan or Manitoba. Any person over 18 may acquire this land with the certificate for 809. Write or wire 131 Sixter Street Toronto Canada.
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Department of the Interior
Government of Canada
Ottawa
Goold
Horse Dies After Rat Swallowed By Draft Horse
A draft horse belonging to an Evansville contractor died after swallowing a rat during an oats feed. The animal endured four days of agony as a lump in the throat was explored and the rat found. Vets suspect the rat survived the swallow and it tore the throat, causing blood poisoning and death.
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Evansville
Mumaw Plans Move to Rosebud Reservation Land
Joe H. Mumaw registered for government land in Tripp County South Dakota last fall while in Gregory. He received word of success and will travel to Rosebud to inspect the property. If suitable he will stay to prove up a one fourth section of land on the reservation.
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South Dakota
Well-known Elnora Woman Dead
Mrs. Nancy Courtney wife of James Courtney of near Elnora died Sunday morning after a period of illness. Burial was held Monday afternoon in Elnora. She was highly esteemed and known for many good characteristics.
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Elnora
Nancy Courtney
James Courtney
Health in Daviess County Shows Rare June Death
The June monthly health report for Daviess County notes only one death in Washington, an infant who lived only hours. The health officer cites unusually good general health, discouraging sewerage plans for now, and predicts a change only when public health declines. Two scarlet fever cases were reported in the county, the first in months.
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Washington
State Board of Health
Daviess County
Eye Trouble Warnings and Early Glasses Advice
A vintage notice stresses gradual sight loss and urges early glasses. It promotes relief available at the optical department of Keck the Jeweler and Optician, highlighting the benefit of seeking help at first signs of trouble.
Butter maker Ray McCord joins Loogootee Creamery staff
Ray McCord, a butter maker from Loogootee, has been employed by the Loogootee Creamery Company. He started work at the plant on Tuesday.
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Ray McCord
Loogootee Creamery Company
The Grumbler Compared to a Cheerful Man
A grumbler is a pest who can cause many to feel dissatisfied with themselves and their surroundings, versus a cheerful man who is an angel. The remark appears in the Atchison Globe.
Township Trustee McCallian Conducts Weekday Office Business
R. J. McCALLIAN serves as Township Trustee with an office in G. D. Abraham's Harness Shop. He conducts township business on every weekday, continuing official duties in the local shop setting.
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G. D. Abraham
Assignee Appointed in Haig Assignment
Notice given that Asa Haig has been appointed assignee in the Sallie C. Haig matter and has qualified. All interested parties in Ocion Indiana are asked to take notice. Edgar T. Laughlin is attorney for the assignee.
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Sallie C. Haig
Asa Haig
Ocion
Indiana
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Epsom
Bill Arp
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Sec’y
Hugh Merrill
Treas
Aden Conrad
Elmer Bunch
Ol O'Dell
Harry Freeman
Walter Freeman
Earl Bechtel
H. V. Merrill
W. R. Odell
Wm. Bechtel
A. C. Helm
Otis Williams
C. S. Alexander
Harry Sommers
Wm. Bair
Reason Bennett
Frank Norman
C. E. Odell
Walter Danner
E. T. Laughlin
Victor Bechtel
Lan Freeman
Claude Danner
Robert Richardson
W. T. Alexander
D. W. Hayes
Ed Stotts
Aden Conard
H. H. Crooke
G. W. Henderson
A. A. Lane
Sarah J. Windrom
Chicago
Alexander Ham
Ilton
Vinol
Odon, Ind
the Odon Drug CO
Bert E. Sneed
Mgr
Eran Bounty Land
Dominion Land
Berta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Sixter Street
Toronto
Canada
Joe H. Mumaw
Gregory
Rosebud Indian Reservation
Tripp
Mumaw
Daviess
Keck
Jewler and Optician
Loogootee
Odon Realty DO
R. J. McCallian
Edgar T. Laughlin
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