Letter From London Describes Voyage and London Sights
A letter from Fingland dated May 28 1907 recounts travel from Oden Indiana to London aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II. The writer notes sea sickness, port customs at Plymouth, a London journey via Paddington, and observations on London’s population and key sights including St Bartholomew’s, St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, and the University of London Hospital clinics. The writer plans to visit Edinburgh before returning to America.
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America
London
Plymouth
Kaiser
Custom House
Padington Station
Winois
Indiana
Clinics of London
University of London
Kingdom of
England
Edinburgh
Sims Hastings Couple Wed at U B Parsonage
Alva Sims and Miss Nellie Hastings were married Saturday evening at the U B parsonage with Rev. Snyder officiating. They traveled to town with several friends for the ceremony and celebration.
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Alva Sims
Nellie Hastings
U. B. Parsonage
Rev. Snyder
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Strohackler Near Elnora
A birthday dinner was held for Mrs Strohackler at her home near Elnora on Sunday celebrating her thirty fourth birthday. Forty four guests attended and she received a gold watch along with several other valuable gifts. Mr and Mrs Fred Boyd of this place attended.
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Fred Boyd
Severe Storm Hits Illinois Kentucky and Indiana with Fatalities
A Friday night storm system across Illinois Kentucky and Indiana caused extensive damage. Tornadoes cloudbursts and electrical storms killed and injured many people. Gradyville Kentucky, New Minden Illinois and York Illinois reports of fatalities and injuries accompanied by flooded areas and crop damage. Bridges washed away livestock losses and widespread field damage followed with reports of stuck or unplanted corn and stressed wheat oats and meadows.
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Illinois
Kentucky
Indiana
Interurban Constriction Aims for Winter Service
Southern Electrical Construction Company officials Dencon Wilson and Noel reviewed the traction line route from Golan to Washington, marking final inspections before starting work within sixty days. Equipment purchases and crews are being organized as cars are planned to run between Golan and Washington before winter.
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Messrs. Dencon, Wilson and
Noel
Southern Electrical Construction
Pany
Washington
Ex-Monk Delaney Exposed as Imposter in Indiana
A long report accuses W J Delaney of posing as an ex priest and liar. He allegedly deceived local ministers, claimed insider church knowledge, and drew praise from Protestant leaders while facing past Baptist charges of theft and deception.
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Delaney
Edon
Matthews
U. B
Snyder
Hoas
Catholic Columbian Record
Indianapolis
W. J. Delaney
Indiana
Qodon
Open Journal
Church of Rome
Epiphany Apostolic College
Baltimore
Baptist Church
Martinsville
Ind
Control of Hog Cholera and Immunization Practices
Scattered hog cholera outbreaks and infected yards fuel spread. Quarantine infected herds, prevent mixing with neighbors, and disinfect hog houses daily. Avoid feeding infected material for immunization. Dispose of litter by burning and bury dead hogs. A hog cholera vaccine from rabbit tissue shows promise and will be field tested next season.
Nomination Secured for Osage Nation Judge Candidate
C T Bennett, former Odon boy, wins nomination for Judge of Osage Nation at Pawhuska Ind Ter by over two thirds of convention delegates. The nomination is equivalent to election.
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C.T. Bennett
Osage
Pawhuska
Ind
Ter
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Smithfield
St. Paul's Cathedral
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Nelson
Westminister Abbey
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Pitt
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Spenser
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Addison
Campbell
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Hastings
Gradyville
New Minden
Ill
York
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Sullivan County
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Lequipment
Odon
First National Bank
Pickett & Morrison
Summer Fabrics
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