Prominent citizen dies after short illness in local town
John Mumaw a leading local farmer and agriculturist died at his home last Monday morning after a brief illness. He was born in the township in 1856 and educated locally, a longtime trustee of Peasant Hill Church. Survived by wife Mary Boyd Mumaw and children Lloyd Wendell Joe, with brothers Oliver Andrew and Fannie Court ney. Funeral held from Peasant Hill Church with Rex McMurtry in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mumaw
Mursaw
Tle
Aif Yi
Counry
Joan Mumia
Abraham
Faury Munian
Peasent Hill
Lige
Rex McMurtry
Roberts
Fiddles and Folks Gather in Epsom and Nearby Towns
Local residents and visitors attend baptisms, gatherings, and meetings across Epsom, Veal Township, and surrounding areas. Notables include visits by Pritier Cox, Mrs. Harvey Scott, and the Queree sisters, plus multiple relatives traveling between Linton, Indianapolis, and Washington. Newborn son at St. Petersburg, and community notes on store promos and home improvements.
It will pay you to see us before you buy your winter supply of coal
Brady and Flint urge shoppers to compare prices and quality at their store before buying coal for the winter, promising better deals and reliable service. The call emphasizes cost savings and trusted supply for seasonal heating needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady & Flint
Van Buren S 8 Association organizes Sunday School
The five Sunday Schools of Van Buren township held a Sunday School convention at United Brethren church in Eaglesville. Rev. Moore of the Christian church delivered the principal address. Officers for the township organization were elected after a well attended, successful gathering led by county president Job Pershing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren Township
United Brethren Church
Eaglesville
Mr. Moore
Christian Church
Elnora
Robert
Peck Ani
Eo Pershing
Wastiuden
Ben Helm
Odor
Pershing
Local residents noted with families and upcoming events
Shiloh Wille Cook visited Elnora while Mrs Lora Harper and son Cletus stayed with Mrs Robert Brooks east of Odon. Bert Stringer and family joined James Chestnut group at his home. Several from the vicinity attended the Washington show Friday. Various Chestnut and Gardiner connections spent days with relatives in Washington, Ewardport, and Odon. Public notices include a for sale ad for a 9 year old gray horse at $75 and sewing services offered in Odon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille Cook
Elnora
Lora Harper
Cletus
Maggie Harper
Robert Brooks East
Standiford Store at Plainville Robbed Again
The A. L. Standiford general store in Plainville was robbed last Saturday night for the second time this year. About 200 dollars worth of merchandise including shoes overalls shirts neckties silk hosiery meat candy tobacco and other items were taken. The robbers pried open the rear double door with a crowbar and the burglary was discovered around 3 am Sunday when a neighbor found a door open. Mr. Standiford confirmed a second visit by crooks.
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A. L. Standiford
Plainville
Standiford
Indebted Parties Told to Settle with L L Love
All parties indebted to L L Love are hereby notified to call and settle by cash or note at once. 7-22, 31 L L Love.
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L. L. Love
Odon Realty Co Moves to New Quarters in Town
The Odon Realty Co has moved to a new brick building on South Spring Street, occupying larger, well lighted private offices for partners. Founded in 1897 by H. H. Crooke, with Forsythe and Hayes, the firm grew to handle more farm loans than any local concern and remains active in real estate, insurance, and brokerage. The move promises expanded facilities and continued service to the community.
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Odon Realty Co
A. M. Keck
Jeweler
South Spring Street
Oden Realty Co
H. H. Crooke
Ernest Forsythe
Crooke and Forsythe
D. W. Hayes
Crooke
Concer
Daviess County
Card of Thanks for support after death of husband and father
The family thanks friends for aid and sympathy during the bereavement following the death and burial of their husband and father. They especially thank the First National Bank and others for the floral offerings. Mrs. John Mumaw and Children
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First National Bank
John Mumaw
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Vacati
Chautauqua
Normandy
Community
W. I. Nolan
Minnesota Statesman
Hin
Joan Mumaw
Epsom
Kieth
Mtr
Paitier Cox
Branchle
Finora
Ffd Poindexter
Dennis Pow
Washington
Thomas Scott
Bicknell
Great Taylor
Willie
Marcile
Veal Township
Harvey Scott
Mer
Willard Isenogie
Bertha Hardy
Grace Morgan
Mason Webber
John Obriant
Chas Tomey
Johan Winkelpleck
Opera
Rexall
Emma Ketehern
Elmira Brown
Pauline Freed
Jessie Callahan
Spencer
Martha Cooper
Monany
Kofas Ideamer
Perre Haute
tGorbane
Copparay
Lee Tarvin
Brazil
Mr Tarvin
Roberta Kuivhtlmeger
Linton
Irene Flinn
John Queree
Mound Valley
Kansas
James Borders
St. Petersburg
Ason
James
Borders
Adids Lane
Opeka
Mroa
Loon Currey
Annie Marie
Indianapolis
Freeman
Sylvia Atchley
Chicago
Porter Kinneman
Cincinnati
Ohio
W. 5S. Bunch
D. W. Eaves
Boy Lear
Yelay
Mies
Charles Browning and
Daudters
Chotancodgs
Penn
Sisiting Mr
and “Mirs Jas Watson
JoM.oScott and
Sup. Limen
Coalmeont Puesday
Chas. Martin
Robinson, Hi
JS. Sears
Family
Finck
van Buren
Shiloh
Bert Stringer
Mrs James Chestnut
Joe Chestnut
Will Hamerickhouse
West Clinton
Jacopo Chestnut
Elisha Chestnut
Miss Rosa Gardiner
Ruby
Bonnie Monts
Curtis Smiley
Victor Crane
Gladys Fluederickhouse
E. E. Ray
Young People's
Josie Rosenberry
Charles Trueblood
Harvey Byrer
Herschel Byrer
Marshall Clark
Ray Crane
John Hamerickhouse
John Ridenbark
Bessie Ritter
Rey
Mrs Sturges of
Odon
Chas. Buchanan
Walter Harmon
Odon, Ind
Odon Chautauqua
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