Duel ends in Hollars death and Harrah wounded near Bloomfield
James Hollars sixty five was killed in a revolver duel at Hollars home near Bloomfield Friday morning. Austin F Harr a twenty two was severely wounded after Hollars fired on him while pursuing the other man. The quarrel over a disputed road led to Hollars firing three or four shots then Harrah turning and shooting Hollars in the stomach. Harr a was struck in the thigh and left lung and may not recover.
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James Hollars
Austin F. Harr
Hollars
Bloomfield
Ocern Reed
Young Harrah
Jobo
Samuel Harrah
Harrah
Birthday Dinner Honors Jabn Hela On Family Milestone
Relatives gather at Eli Helm’s home for Jabn Hela birthday celebration marking his coming of age. The elderly father, ill with heart trouble, attends despite poor health while sisters and brothers join the ceremony.
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Jabn Hela
Eli Helm
Owith
Woman Found Dead in Home With Baby Nearby
Mrs Samuel Whitemore was found dead Monday morning in Waslington from a ruptured blood vessel in the head. She lay hours before discovery, clutching her two year old child who slept beside her.
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Samuel Whitemore
Waslington
Heraros
Town Plans Forced Enforcement Committee Formed
After a Sunday service a town meeting was held to improve law enforcement. S O Dorsey was named temporary chairman as five citizens were chosen to draft a practical plan. The committee includes L Todd Gantz Forsythe Hulett and Ramsey.
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Christian Church
S.O. Dorsey
L. Todd
Dan Gantz
E. E B. Forsythe
A.L. Hulett
J. E. Ramsey
Southern Indiana Railway Receives 200 Dump Cars for Indy Branch
The Southern Indiana Railway Company has received a consignment of 200 dump cars for the Indianapolis branch construction. Cars were built at Columbus Ohio Car Works Bedford. Aden Hasler of near Scotland visited the area Sunday.
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Southern Indiana Railway Company
Indianapolis
Columbus, Ohio
Bedford
Madl
The Odon Journal Under New Management Receives Welcome
The Odon Journal editor Dean M Inman and Rolla G Inman assume roles at the six column folio with a two page supplement. Martinsville News praises the new owners for energy and moral tone while Summerfield Press notes the debut issue shows enterprise and creditable appearance.
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Odon Journal
Inman Brothers
Dean M
Rolla G
Proag
Ita
Odon (Ind ) Journal
Inman Bros
Dean Mo
Rolla
Dean
Raglesville Names School Staff for Coming Year
Raglesville announces the new year teaching assignments with Principal Miss Mary Harman, Intermediate Mr. W H Stockey, and Primary Miss Stella Harman. The trustees deem the selection highly satisfactory to all.
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Raglesville
Mary Harman
W.H. Stockey
Stella Harman
North and South Face Off In Local Baseball Challenge
Local business men split sides in a friendly North versus South baseball game on Main street. Ray Garten starred for the North, while C Sommers delivered a standout bunt and three-base dash. Final score 6 to 3 in favor of the South.
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Main Street
County School Funds Distribution by Township Totals
County Auditor Nugent presents a table detailing how common, congressional, local tuition, liquor license, and dog tax school funds are allocated to each township and town. The county total of school children is 9379. The excerpt lists Steele and a partial table with a total of 18250 and 34 in unreadable columns.
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Nugent
A Problem Concerning Women in Modern Times
The article argues the modern woman must face evolving demands rather than weigh Eve’s virtues. It asks whether freedom via the ballot develops fairness, justice, character, and a broader view of life, rather than rehashing old debates on women’s fairness or political purity.
Dispute Over Transfer Fees Between Washington Township and City Schools
A conflict arises between W. L. Brown trustee of Washington township and the city school trustees over transfer charges for country district pupils into Washington. Brown demands a special 81 per capita rate for grades, threatens to build a Boxtown school and haul pupils there unless settled. The yearly report shows city per capita costs at 264 and township at 299, with city costs raised by new school buildings and high school expenses. A meeting is set next week to resolve the issue.
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W. L. Brown
Washington Township
City of
Washington
The
Washington Gazette
Brown i0
Boxtown
Brown
Bedford Road
Night intrusion at Mrs Critchlow home sparks suspicion
At midnight an intruder entered the home of Mrs Elizabeth Critchlow through a window and frightened her and her two daughters. Lizzie woke from a pallet on the floor and raised the alarm as the burglar fled the same way. Suspicion centers on Hayes Hattery of Chicago, once sued by Lizzie Critchlow.
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Elizabeth Critchlow
Lizzie
Hayes Hattery
Chicago
Hattery
Lizzie Critchlow
Keck the Jeweler and Optician Ad
Keck the Jeweler promotes rings for babies and weddings at Odon established since 1893. They offer guarantees on worn rings and engrave names for free with emphasis on enduring quality over price.
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Odon
Obituary for William Edgar Littell of Plainville Indiana
William Edgar Littell born February 4 1887 in Daviess County Indiana to William O and Margaret Littell. He joined the Plainville Christian Church in 1899 and the Modern Woodmen in 1905 later joining the Royal Neighbors. He died July 15 1905 after illness leaving parents siblings and many friends. The funeral was held with Rev W M Gard preaching. Also includes a short anecdote about Roosevelt as a boy and his recitation of Marco Bozzaris with a teacher’s prompt.
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William Edgar Littell
Daviess County
Indiana
William O
Margaret Littell
Plainville
Christaan Church
Bro. Crawford
Order of Modern Woodmen
Royal Neigh
Edgar
Groton
Mass
Roosevelt
Harvard
Marco Bozirris
Superstitions From a Past Household Beliefs
A collection of old sayings covers daily habits and luck. It warns cats rubbing paws on stoves for home retention, burying corn stalks under steps for dogs, singing in bed or before breakfast predicting tears, and moving only in moonlight to secure prosperity. It notes soap-making harmony depends on who stirs.
Quiet 40 Acre Rice Farm With New House And Barn
A level 40 acre farm near town offers rich soil and full cultivation. Features include a dandy new house, barn, and outbuildings, all painted well. Close gravel road access and priced at 2500 dollars through Odon Realty Co.
Jolly Crowd to White River
Mrs. E. E. Forsythe leads a Sunday school group on a Tuesday trip to White River near Newberry. The hayride party enjoyed picnics and mosquitos caused the only minor discomfort, with no serious incidents. Participants include Mrs. Forsythe and many named companions plus visitors Edna Fisher of Franklin and Marie Moore of Oakland City, joined by Harold Forsythe.
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E. E. Forsythe
White River
Newberry
Dot Hedrick
Madge Hueston
Bessie Garten
Florence Skemp
Edna Fisher
Franklin
Marie Moore
Oakland City
Harold Forsythe
Shoals Woman Declared Insane After Religious Meetings
Miss Sivilla Johnson of Shoals adjudged insane amid reports the cause is extreme religious excitement from Holiness meetings. She is eighteen and was noted as the handsomest girl in Shoals during last winter’s voting contest.
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Sivilla Johnson
Shoals
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