Funeral for Wm Hall and father held in Illinois
Wm Hall aged 31 died at his home near Odon after learning his father had died in Robinson Illinois The death due to meningitis He family learned of the father’s death Saturday evening The body was shipped to Robinson Sunday for a double funeral with his father Also mentioned is the purchase of the Winkelpleck farm by Mr Dungan father in law to the younger Hall The widow and two children survive
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hall
Odon
Robinson
Illinois
Hall
Mengitis
Odin
Mr. Dungan
Hail
J. M. Winkelpleck
Walsh Parole Near As Indictments Drop
The last obstacle to parole for John R. Walsh, former Chicago banker serving five years at Leavenworth, was removed when US Attorney Sims nolled the remaining indictments. Attorney General Wicker sham ordered the dismissal, signaling approaching freedom. The federal parole board meets at Leavenworth on Sept 17, with Walsh's case among the first reviewed.
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John R. Walsh
Chicago
Leavenworth
United States
Sims
Two Ways On Getting Glasses
A wary consumer warns against traveling salesmen who push exotic glasses that promise perfect vision but damage the eye. The ad urges buying from Keck the Jeweler and Optician, claiming reliability and lasting service.
Crowded Camp Meeting at Fairview In Bogan Township
Large crowds attend the Fairview camp meeting in Bogan township with over 1000 attendees on Sunday night. Rev W H Fodd and Myrtle Fodd preach while the Fodd family leads singing. a revival begins in Odeon on July 28.
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Fairview
Bogan Township
Runglesville
W. H
Hiss Myrtle
Aim
Odeon
Notice to Bid Concrete Bridge at Gum and Walnut Streets
The Board of Trustees of Odon Indiana invites bids for a concrete bridge at Gum and Walnut streets. Bids due before 12 o'clock noon August 19. Plans on file with the town clerk. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. B D Smiley, Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Odon
Indiana
Gum and
Walnut Streets
Mrs Amelia Smiley Dies After Cancer Surgery
Mrs Amelia Emma Smiley, wife of Trustee W S Smiley of Van Buren township, died suddenly at Indianapolis M E hospital after an operation for cancer. She was 50 years old and had just begun to recover when she fainted and died of heart failure. Funeral services were held at the M o church with Rev Henry Denbo officiating. burial in Walnut Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Emma Smiley
Wilson
Smiley
van Buren
M. E. Hospital
Indianapolis
Smniley
Curtis E
Grand Prairie
Texas
Irvin D
van Buren Township
E. W. Montgomery
Washington
Ivy Y
Raleigh C
W. J. Danner
John Danner
Odon
Joel Danner
Elnora
Caddie Danner
Caroline Doane
Harrison County
Mary Bogle
Terre Haute
Mo 4
Henry Denbo
Plainville
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Best Story of Its Kind Delivers Two Installments
A noted tale unfolds with lively narration in two parts. The story promises entertainment from start to finish.
Promise Change In c 1 Train Service Evansville
Evansville officials of the Frisco system announced radical changes to the Isvensville and Indianapolis railroad passenger service. A new schedule will add another train, making three, with a Sunday service to be added soon. Committees from Odon Elnora Plainville and Washington met officials but no report on the conference outcome was given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fevansville
Isvensville & Indianapolis
Frisco
Evansville Courier
J. C. Muir
W. J. Jackson
Odon
Elnora
Plainville
Washington
Evansville
New School House Planned for Van Buren Township
Trustee W S Smiley awards a $75 contract to James Hopkins for a frame school house two miles south of Eaglesville at Smiley crossroads. Construction begins immediately and should finish before the new school term, replacing the old Center school house.
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W.S. Smiley
van Buren Township
Smiley Cross Roads
Eaglesville
Center
James Hopkins
Barr Township
Wallick Ledgerwood wedding announced in Madison township
Announcements outline the wedding of Henry B. Wallick and Susie L. Ledgerwood on the 29th at 3 o clock. Wallick is a noted farmer from east of Odon and Ledgerwood a son of Joseph Ledgerwood near Scotland Odon. The couple unites two prominent Madison families. Other notes mention travel plans and visits by local residents.
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Henry B. Wallick
Susie L. Ledgerwood
Mr. Wallick
Madison Township
Hewitt Wallick
Odon
Miss Ledgerwood
Joseph Ledgerwood
Madisons
Root Juice Claims Widespread Health Praise in Richmond
In the Richmond Palladium report, doctors and citizens tout Root Juice as a cure for chronic stomach, liver and kidney troubles. Local testimonials cite dramatic improvements and rising demand, with ongoing promotion at the Odon Drug Co's Yellow Front store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Palladium
City
Richmond
F. Monroe
Jessie Bennett
Odon
Odon Drug Co’s
Yellow Front
Joe Todd Injured in Hay Wagon Accident
Joe Todd son of Rev S L Todd of Eaglesville received a hip injury when a hay fork swung back during unloading at Mose Woolbright’s home Thursday. Dr Selfridge attended. no bones broken but hip bruised requiring crutches.
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Joe Todd
S. L. Todd
Eaglesville
Mose Woolbright
Dr. Selfridge
Pershing Leaves Nugent & Cos for Barkley & Overton
Ed Pershing resigns as manager of Nugent & Cos. Plainville store to join Barkley & Overton. He has prior experience in Odon and as a salesman for W. J. Danner. The energetic businessman has moved his family to the H. T. Herndon property on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Pershing
Nugent & Cos
Plainville
Barkley & Overton
Mr. Pershing
Odon
W. J. Danner
H. T. Herndon
Main Street
Local church services and meetings announced
M. E. Church schedules Sunday school at 9 30 and preaching at 10 30 by the pastor. A 7 30 union service with D P McCoy of U B Church preaching. Choir practice Friday evening July 21 and lay electoral conference. E T Laughlin, Oll O Dell and C E Pershing are tellers. Last quarterly conference at Good Hope Saturday July 29 7 30 pm with Dr Biddle preaching. Sacrament and preaching Sunday July 30 2 30 pm Good Hope. k f Lewis, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. McCoy
U. B. Church
E. T. Laughlin
Oll O'Dell
C. E. Pershing
Good Hope
Biddle
K. 'F. Lewis
Australian egg laying contest yields record white leghorns
Over nine years Australia has held egg laying contests for domestic fowls. This year white leghorns set a record at 1,324 eggs from six hens in a year, averaging about 220 eggs per hen after accounting for moulting and lost time.
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Australia
Reverend J. M. Inman Preaches at Linton U B Church
Reverend J M Inman spoke at Linton on Sunday to the U B congregation led by Pastor Rev Fouts while Rev Fouts visited Lafayette.
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J. M. Inman
Linton
U. B
Rev. Fouts
Mr. Fouts
Lafayette
Madison township trustee conducts daily business except Sunday
The Township Trustee of Madison township will transact township business every day of the week except Sunday. Office in Odon. R. J. McCallian, Twp. Trustee, Telephone Call-Abraham's Fornitué Store.
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Madison Township
Odon
R. J. McCallian
Twp
Abraham’s
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Buble
Walsh
Keck
B. D. Smiley
Selina Sue
Promise Change Inc
Wallick
Ledgerwood
Frossy Winkelpleck
West
Seattle
Portland
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Kansas City
Denver
Lela Crooke
Miss Winkelpleck
First National Bank
Ada Bair
Maude Ross
Iva May
Alma Gephart
D. Sullivan
Louisville
John A. Bair
Pershing
Williams’ Drug Store
M. E. Church Services
Carpenter~morton Company
Boston
Mans
Odon Drug Co
The
Neeriemer’s
Interste
DR. C. &. Hart
C. A. Mullinix
Alexander’s Sale Barn
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