Drowned Driver Misses Escape as Car Plunges from Ferry
John Dayton a 55 year old Edwardsport traveler died when his Flanders car veered off the Plainville Edwardsport ferry into White River. Passenger George Anderson and ferryman aided in the recovery effort as the crowd searched through night and into Wednesday for Dayton's body amid swift current and deep water.
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Edwardsport
Dayton
George Anderson
Plainville
Anderson
White
New Sewer and Curbing on Spring Street
Verity Odon Boometh reports a large sewer being laid along the neat side of Spring starting at Main street, crossing the street for a distance, then curbing to the post office. The east side was curbed earlier, and the improvements will enhance appearance and utility of Spring street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verity Odon Boometh
Spring Street
Birthday Party for Kathryn Sommers at East Alain Street
Little Miss Kathryn Sommers hosted a large group of friends for her fourth birthday at her East Alain Street home Wednesday afternoon. Guests played games on the lawn from two until four thirty, followed by refreshments of ice cream and wafers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Sommers
Tier
Alain
Progressives Form Temporary Anti Taft Party in Daviess
A meeting of Progressive Republicans from the county and Washington met at Fred Robinson's Washington office last Tuesday afternoon to form a temporary anti Taft organization. William Camp was named temporary chair man Arthur Chapman secretary and Fred Robinson treasurer. They called for a July 20 meeting in Washington to elect permanent officers, with Poclock as the future meeting site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Washington
Fred Robinson
Concord Items Local Family Visits and Gatherings
Miss Edith Wilkey returns from Terre Haute. Elliot Flinn and family visit the Chambers. Lula Wade May Wilkey Sadie Lena Mallette visit Mrs Arney. Brock and wife visit Linton. Wilkey and Samuel Williams visit Kelsey family. Joseph Brock Jr returns from Illinois. Mallette visits Huckler. Barley buys carriage at Odon. Parker and Mallette go to Plainville. Roscoe Wade visits Odou. Mrs Turk visits John Arney Sr who is poorly. Ruth Byrer visits Lula Wade. Arney family visit Chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Turk
John Arney
Crushed hand injury near Odon on Tuesday
J. B. Stotts suffered a painful hand injury when his car moved while he was removing a weed chain near Odeon. H. J. Dobson of Bedford assisted. Dr. DeMotte treated the lacerations to his fingers and no complications are expected.
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Young Anderson
J. B. Stotts
Town East
Odeon
Stotts
H. J. Dobson
Bedford
Odon
Dobson
Muie
DeMotte
Christian Endeavor Leader Lectures Here Tonight
Miss Florence E Lanham state secretary gave a lecture here last night. Several members of the organization will travel to Burny City where she will lecture tonight.
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Florence E. Lanham
The
Christian, Endeavor
Burny City
Death of Grandma Mary Sipes at 85 in Burns City area
Mary Sipes died at her son Grant Sipes home near Odon around 10 p m after years of declining health. Born 1827 to True Love and Martha Brown she married Henry Sipes in 1843 and had seven children. She leaves True Love Sipes Burns City Laslie Brown Newberry and two sons. Funeral services were held at the Burns City M E church conducted by Rev Isom Beasley with interment in Burns City cemetery.
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Mary Sipes
Grant Sipes
Odon
Liarly Known
Truelove
Martha Brown
Henry
Sipes
Truelove Sipes
Burns City
Laslie Brown
Newberry
M. E
Isom Beasley
Linton
Camp Meeting Preparations Under Way in Odon Park
Preparations for a large city park camp meeting in Odon are nearly complete. Evangelist J. T. Hatfield will begin work today with Myrtle Todd assisting on Tuesday. Music will be led by J. W. Reid of Oakland City and J. O. Toad of Rockport, who arrive today. A large tent and dining tent are set up with living tents planned. The Holiness Association of Odon sponsors the event, with familiar local workers directing efforts.
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Odon
Myrtle Todd
Camel
J. W. Reid
Oakland City
J. O. Toad
Rockport
Narrow Escape Near Plainville In Auto Incident
An automobile narrowly avoided a serious crash Tuesday near Plainville. Chas O’Brien and Charles Wiley, returning from Washington in a Hatfield Palmer Co. vehicle, slowed for two children playing by the road. A four year old boy was struck but not harmed as the car passed over him. he quickly rose and went home.
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Plainville
Chas. O’brien
Hatfield & Palmer Company
Washington
Charles Wiley
Wiskey
O’ Brien
Mr. Willey
Automobile Pennants Promote Old Settlers Meeting
The Journal offers yellow and black pennants to advertise the Old Settlers gathering. Pennants mark August 15 16 and 37 at this place. Automobilists in the Old Settlers Association can secure them.
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Old
Drowned Boy in Doans Creek Near Scotland
Rayond Summerville eight year old son of John Summerville of Scotland area drowned last Saturday in Doans creek while learning to swim with friend James Denny. Rayond entered five feet deep water and sank. James fetched help but rescue was impossible. Funeral services were held at M. E. church Scotland and burial followed.
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Rayond
Summerville
John Summerville
Light question plagues Odon town plant plan
The article discusses the uncertain future of Odon’s electric light plant. Proposals included a brick and tile factory with night electricity, or a dedicated power house at the railroad tracks. Public dissatisfaction with current service and resistance to repairs hinder progress as residents await a decisive, businesslike solution.
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Odon
Franklin College Quartet Highlights Olive Church Program
The male quartet from Franklin College gave a polished program at Mt. Olive church near here, followed by an address by Rev. Overman of Linton. The performers O M L, C G Hauus, W L Sharp, and R C Barnett promoted Franklin College and drew a large Olive audience. Rev. Beasley accompanied by his son attended from Donronina.
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Franklin College
Mts. Olive Church
Overman
Linton
Rev
Ate
Old Settlers to Be Better Than Ever
The Old Settlers Association under S. I. Band plans a banner meeting with strong attractions. Officers include Walter Danner and Chas. Breden Lecy H. V. tLerrill. The event, to be held in the city on August 15 16 17, will charge an entry fee and committees are still forming.
Journal Announces Two Weekly Layout and Type Changes
The paper will switch to home print and a new weighty type to improve appearance. Editors urge correspondents to submit copy early due to increased production work for two complete home print editions published on the same day weekly.
Winkleplecks Plan Vacation Trip to Historic Indiana Resorts
Mr and Mrs P A Winklepleck and their son Ros left Sunday for Trinity Springs West Baden French Lick and Washington to spend their vacation.
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P. A. Winklepleck
Ros
Trinity Springs
West Baden
French Lick
Washington
Bly Drug Store Receives Glass Front and Paint Upgrade
F J Bly droggist improved his Main and Spring store with a new glass front and a coat of paint. Mr and Mrs H J Dobson of Bedford drove through in their automobile Sunday to spend a week with friends and relatives in town.
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F J. Bly
Main and
Ford
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Repub
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Poclock
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William Chambers
Lula Wade
May Wilkey
Sadie
Lena Mallette
Johm
Arney, Sr
Dodson
Eph Brock
Linton Visiors
Michael Wilkey
Samuel Williams
Thomas Kelsey
Joseph Wilkey
John Arney Sr
Joseph Brock, Jr
Illinois
Satie Mallette
Agnes Huckler
William Chestnut
Salloh
Thomas Barley
Clarence Parker
Lewis Mallette
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Odou
Harley
Clarence Andis
Fred Byrer
Shiloi
Stephen Mallett
Jane Myers
Ruth Byrer
Jennie Arney
Riley Chambers
Lion
Mr. Stotts
Madison
Grandma Sipes
Methodist Church
Burns City Cemetery
Camp Meeting
J. T. Hatfield
Holiness Association of
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Raymond Summerville
Doans Creek
Scotland
James Denny
Raymond
Panion
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Indianapolis
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Olive
Baptist Divine
Franklin
O. ML
C. G. Hauus
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R .C. Bar
Nett
Beasley
Donron Ina
Wis. Beasley and Son
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the Organization For the
Old Settlers
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Walter Danner
Chas. Breden
Lecy
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tLerrill
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