Interurban Route Favored in Vincennes Washington Plan
A 150‑man force and 35–40 teams will start work next week on the Vincennes to Frichton route with potential extension toward Monroe City. The plan hinges on surveys and bartering with Barr township for funding to reach Loogootee and Martinsville, with possible eastern connections to Indianapolis.
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Vincennes
Washington
JeMayer
Montreal
Frichton
Indianapolis
Canadian Construction Company
Monroe City
Corps of Engineers
Cleveland
Wheatland
Fricton
Padgett
Barr Township
DeMayo
Binford
Washamgton
Loogoolee
Trinity Springs
Bedford
Loogootee
Madison
Ilmore
DeMayor
Martinsville
Tve
Daviess County
McCillian Spends Monday on Washington Business
R J. McCillian visited Washington on Monday for listed business matters.
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R J. McCillian
Washington
Storm Damages Odon Homes and Businesses
A Sunday heat gave way to a cyclone like storm around three am Monday in Odon. Glass shattered and windows broken as hail and wind damaged the west facades. cherries peaches and fruit tree leaves were bruised. J A Callahan’s plate glass store window shattered. Bert Jolliff’s awning blown down. farmers report damaged crops but overall escape from wider disaster.
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Odon
J. A. Callahan
Bert Jolliff
Daviess County
Robber Enters Home In Indianapolis Break-In
Burglars entered Ed Stotts home in Indianapolis early Monday after finding a window unlocked. They took $30.95 from Stotts, $18 from Mrs. Nettie Stotts, and 5 cents from Harry Cooper. A ladder was found nearby and chalk marks were noted under the window. Police suspect a specific entry window and note the Stotts family are former Odon residents.
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Ed Stotts
Indianapolis
Liz
Mr. Stotts
Nettie Stotts
Harry Cooper
Lowry Cooper
Mrs Stotts
Odon
Zeigler Collins Couple Wed at Washington Parsonage
Tracy Floyd Zeigler and Lula Annice Collins, well known in the township, wed Tuesday afternoon at the M I parsonage in Washington. The bride, daughter of W L Collins near Odon, will be seventeen in August. Zeigler recently lived east of Odon before moving to Detroit to work in an automobile factory. He is a local high school graduate and popular. The couple will reside in Detroit.
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Tracy Floyd Zeigler
Lula Annice Collins
H. H. Allen
M. I
Washington
W. L. Collins
Odon
Zeipler
Detroit
Michigan
Zeigler
Alma Sims to Wed Elmer Killion at Odon Church
Miss Alma Sims will marry Elmer Killion of Plainville on June 25 at the Odon Christian church. Attendants include Arla Myers Enid Gore and Pearl Myers. Daisy Moore is maid of honor with Firman Sims as best man. Sims, daughter of Alfred Sims, is a local graduate and musician. Killion is a Plainville bank cashier and rising local figure. The couple will reside in Plainville.
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Odon Christian Church
Alma Sims
Elmer Killion
Plainville
Arla Myers
Epsom
Enid Gore
Burns City
Pearl Myers
Odon
Daisy Moore
Newberry
Atty
Firman Sims
Alma
Miss Sims
Alfred Sims
Willion
Martha Myers
Odon Lodges Honor Dead In Joint Memorial
Fraternal orders in Odon held their annual memorial service Sunday with Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias Modern Woodmen Red Men and Tribe of Ben Hur taking part. A march from Main street led by the Southern Indiana band went to Walnut Fall cemetery where Prof. J. W. Gillaspie presided at the program near Good Hope church.
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Odon
Odd Fellows
Knights of Pythias
Modern Woodmen
Red Men
Tribe of Ben Hur
Main Street
Southern Indiana
Walnut Fall Cemetery
Good Hope Church
J. W. Gillaspie
Simms Buys Elnora Star and Plans New Era
Buys Elnora Star Firman Sims a young attorney and son of Alfred Sims in Odon area purchases the Elnora Star from Jobnn Dobbs an Elnora hardware dealer. Sims will publish the first issue under his management this week with plans to add new type and machinery and may rename the paper. He will run a law office in summer and pursue further studies at Harvard or Columbia.
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Firman Sims
Alfred Sims
Odon
Elnora Star
Sims
Jobnn Dobbs
Elnora
Home Printing Co
Aly, Simms
Chattanooga, Tenn. Law School
State Normal
Indiana Central Normal College
Danville
Leland Standford , University
California
Harvard
Columbia University
Williams New Superintendent in Martin County
Charles O Williams of Burns City, a successful young school teacher, was elected county superintendent of schools for Martin County. After twelve ballot attempts, six Democratic trustees caucused and then supported Williams, securing his election at the county seat meeting.
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Charles O. Wiliams
Burns City
Martin County
Williams
There Is Nothing Experimental About Our Eye Examinations
Keck the Jeweler and Optician offers separate eye examinations and custom fitted lenses. The advert promotes careful eye care and contrasts custom lenses with ready made ones. It urges readers not to be reckless with their eyes and promises guidance on eye care.
Lightning Kills Two Horses of Van Buren Farmer
A. W. Hoppingarner of Van Buren township reported two valuable horses killed by a stroke of lightning during Monday evening’s electrical storm. The animals were insured.
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A. W. Hoppingarner
van Buren Township
Road Contracts Awarded by County Commissioners
Three gravel road contracts were sold at the courthouse on Tuesday afternoon. In Madison two contracts went to Ira Cox with bids of 2 293 on Cooper road and 3 403 on Mumaw road while R D Winkelpleck and Oscar Perkins placed higher offers. In Bogard township James T Sause road saw bids from M H Wilson 7276 and Joseph D Ryan 7308 98 and Ira Cox 87433 before final tally.
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Court House
Madison
Bogard Township
Cooper
Ira Cox
R. D. Winkelpleck
Mumaw
Oscar Perkins
James T. Sause
Bogard
M. H. Wilson
Joseph D Ryan
Wanted traveling salesmen for reliable foods
Local and traveling salesmen sought for Allen Nursery Co. of Rochester. Requires men of good appearance not currently employed. Promises satisfactory permanent business, unlimited territory, and big earnings. Apply promptly for terms and free sample.
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Allen Nursery Co
Adler I Ka Promises Quick Relief From Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement touts Adler I Ka as a German remedy to prevent appendicitis and relieve gas sour stomach constipation and heavy feelings after meals. It claims the first dose provides immediate relief and a short treatment can cure an ordinary appendicitis case.
Poultry Panacea Offered by Callahan's Drug Store
We will supply Poultry Panacea enough to feed poultry daily through spring until the first day of August. If not satisfied that it has paid, a full refund of every cent paid will be issued on the first day of August. Callahan's Drug Store.
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Dr. Hess
Callahan’s
State law requires flag display in all schools
A law passed by the last general assembly orders every state school building to display a flag. The flag may be omitted only when the school is not in session or weather is inclement.
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Last
General Assembly
A Family’s Praise For an Inventor Uncle Gideon’s Encouragement
In a Youth’s Companion vignette Uncle Gideon Dobbs exalts his nephew Franklin Dobbs and his invention a device with many small wheels and bars. He praises the orderly mechanism running like clockwork and asks what it is for celebrating youthful achievement and sympathetic support.
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Gideon Dobls
Gideon
Franklin Dobbs
Odon Boy Weds Linton Girl
Floyd Griner, a salesman at Linton and son of Mr. and Mrs. Wim Briner of Odon, married Miss Bessie Jarvis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Randall Jarvis of Linton. The ceremony was at Linton. The groom has long lived in Odon. the bride is granddaughter of Lydia Seneff east of Linton. They will live with the bride’s parents in Linton for now.
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Floyd Griner
Linton
Wim. Briner
Odon
Bessie Jarvis
Randall Jarvis
Briner
Gdon
Lydia Seneff
Jion
Cen
Mrs. Briner
Lightning Destroys Burns City School Building
A lightning strike hit the Burns City school Sunday afternoon triggering a fast spreading fire that destroyed the two story building. Firefighters fought the blaze as four or five seats were saved and insurance partly covered the loss.
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Burns City
Akien
Callahan's Drug Store Sodas and Ice Cream Offer
Callahan's Drug Store invites customers to stay cool with a selection of sodas and ice cream treats. Local shoppers can enjoy cold drinks and dairy desserts on warm days.
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Callahan’s Drug Store
Mrs Parmenter Mitchell Leaves for Missoula Visit
Mrs Parmenter Mitchell and her daughter Fanny Louise depart Monday for their Missoula Montana home. They travel with Mrs Fanny Culmer and Miss Orpha Culmer who will visit with Mrs Mitchell.
Fulkerson Re-Elected County Superintendent of Daviess
Fulkerson was re-elected county superintendent of Daviess county on Monday with no opposition. He received eleven votes on the second ballot after trustees met to cast their ballots, and will serve a four year term. He previously served an unexpired term and is a Democrat. The election date aligns with Indiana’s schedule.
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Fulkerson
Daviess County
H P
Falkerson
Aucier Nugent
Pulkerson
Washington High School
B. J.burns
Indiana
Meredith Hotel
Isaac Fulkerson
Odon
Fry couple visits friends on trip from Orleans to Oden
Mr and Mrs Wm Fry of Orleans rode to Oden last week to visit friends. They formerly lived near Oden and now own a large farm near Orleans. They were joined by their son Culmer Fry and his wife.
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Wm. Fry
Orleans
Oden
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G. H. Gilpatrick
H.T. Herndon
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