Blood clot death of young man near Scotland Indiana
Clifford Asdell, 18, of between Odon and Scotland, dies at home from a brain blood clot. He injury happened seven years earlier when hit in the eye during a bill game. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. David Asdell and four siblings. Funeral at Presbyterian church Scotland at 10 AM with Rev. C. H. Buchanan conducting. Burial in Scotland Cemetery.
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Clifford Asdell
David Asdell
Odon
Scotland
Bill
Fannie
Marguerite
Clarence
Leand
Presbyterian Church In Scotland
C. H. Buchannan
Scotland Cemetery
Appointment as U S Army chaplain announced
Rev John Breden of Lexington Illinois reports his commission signed by President Wilson making him a US Army chaplain. He expects to wait a month for departure and another for headquarters while tending spiritual welfare of about a thousand men on the Mexican border with a $2000 annual pay plus house utilities and moving expenses.
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John Breden
Lexington
C. A. Breden
U.S. Army
Breden
Jefferson Barracks
Misspera River
St. Louis
Pres. Wilson
Congress
Cnub
Lodge Memorial Service Honors Fraternity on Decoration Day
Members of the K of P and LO OF out to honor the dead on Decoration Day. Parades led by the S I Band formed before their halls then marched to Walnut Hill. Floral committees decorated graves and the Good Hope church service featured male quartet selections. Rev E Roberts spoke on Friendship Fraternity and Fidelity and the day closed with America sung by the congregation.
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K. of P
S. I
Walnut Hill
Good Hope Church
E. Roberts
America
Local Magazine Display Announces Red Star Megazines
Store unveils complete Red Star News Co megazines and Indiana News Co best publications. Large display shows new magazines now available for purchase.
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Red Star News Co
Ndiana News Co
Boy Scout Suffered Broken Collar Bone in Street Play
Perry Boyd, machine operator at the Star Theater, broke his collar bone while playing catch with youths in east Odon. He tripped running to catch a ball near Ed Seneff's residence, then walked to Dr. DeMotte's office where the clavicle was set.
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Perry Boyd
Star Theater
Ed Seneff
East Odon
Boyd
DeMotte
Scout Notes from Odon Indiana Troop 1 adopts by laws
At a regular Troop 1 Boy Scouts of America meeting in Odon Indiana the group adopted a constitution and by laws. Dues are 2 cents weekly with a first due night next Monday. Absences incur a 2 cent fine unless excused. delinquency leads to self suspension. Article 1 names the troop as Troop No 1 Colon of the Boy Scouts of America with colors red and gray and motto Be Prepared.
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Troop
Boy Scouts of America
Odon
Ind
Troop No. 1
Colon
Qodon
Indiana
White Sox blank Carlisle White Sox at South Side Park
The White Sox defeated the Carlisle White Sox 14 hits to none at South Side Park on Sunday. Garrett hit a solo homer in the sixth, while Houck struggled for Sullivan County as base stealers and timely hitting fueled the Sox.
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White Sox
Carlisle White Sox
South Side Park
Houck
Washington Greys
Sullivan County
Sox
Garrett
Shepherd
Williams
Cooper
Spark
Taylor
Timmons
McCoy
Brown
Killion
Hasler
D. Sears
Dilley
Cook
Wise
Hoack
Gantz
H. Sears
Kirkoff
Cassidy
Bails
Spark Brown
Kirkohf
Kill
Victor Moore Returns to Star Theater in Chimmie Fadden
Victor Moore, famed for Snobs, returns to Star Theater for a Saturday night engagement in Chimmie Fadden Morosco production. The show features strong photography, exceptional settings, and a touch of humor with a special orchestra program and Chas. Caress singing after the film.
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Victor Moore
Star Theater
Mr. Moore
Morosco
Chas. Caress
Yeggs Blow Safe In Plainville General Store
Yeggmen broke into the A. L. Standiford general store in Plainville early Sunday, drilling a hole in the safe door and using an explosive. They carried off tarpaulins from the Littell hardware store but left cash and most valuables untouched, with the explosion heard at 2:15 am. Sheriff C. D. Guthrie leads the investigation as officers weigh whether local or outside talent committed the burglary.
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Yeggmen
Plainville
A. L. Standiford
Littell Hardware
C. D. Guthrie
Robery
Standiford
Yeggs
Littel
Former Odón Girl Weds Former Odón Girl in Indy Doctor
Miss Josephine Lucas formerly of this city and Dr. Johnson of Indianapolis wed yesterday at four o'clock. The ceremony was at the bride's sister Mrs. Den Garten home, performed by Rev. Buchannan. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Lucas of Linton, worked as a nurse at Deaconess Hospital in Indianapolis where she met the doctor. Johnson is a Indiana Medical College graduate and formerly interned at Deaconess. They depart today for a Kentucky honeymoon.
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Josephine Lucas
Dr. Johnson
Indianapolis
Indiana Medical College
Deaconess Hospital
E W Montgomery Resigns to Lead Brazil High School
Professor E W Montgomery principal of Bedford High School for three years will resign and move to Brazil in early July to become principal of the Brazil high school. The Brazil school board offered a broader role and a substantial salary increase.
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E. W. Montgomery
Bedford High School
Brazil
Bedford Democrat
Farren Child Dead Four Months Old Ira Albert Dies
Ira Albert Farren four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. John Farren died Saturday morning from bronchial pneumonia. Survived by five brothers and one sister. Funeral at the family home Sunday at 2:00 with Rev. L. Todd officiating. Burial in Walnut Hill cemetery.
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Ira Albert
John Farren
Rev
L. Todd
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Chautauqua Attractions Highlight Five Day Program
The five day Chautauqua program begins July 23 1916 featuring the New York City Marine Band under Vincent Lo Zito and a scholarly lecture by Albert Wiggam on heredity and progress. Daily sessions will include a noted lecturer and a musical or entertainment group.
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New York City
Albert Edward Wigsim
Wiggam
Plainville Figures In City Visit of Two Notables
R Elmer Killion and Dr W C McKittrick of Plainville were in the city yesterday for undisclosed meetings.
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R. Elmer Killion
W. C. McKittrick
Plainville
Valley View Couple United in Union of Marriage
H R Boyd and Miss Ethel Robin were married Sunday in Valley View. Rev T J Alford of Elnora officiated with Mrs Alford and Miss Ostar Alford as witnesses. The couple plans to reside in Valley View and is well regarded in the area.
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H. R. Boyd
Ethel Robinson
H.R. Boyd
Valley View
T. J. Alford
Elnora
Flag Day Exercises Postponed In Odon
Heavy rain made streets too muddy for the planned flag day event in Odon on Wednesday evening. Organizers rescheduled the program for Saturday at 7:00 PM with drills by girls, scouts, addresses, and band numbers.
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Odon
First semi annual convention of Madison township Sunday schools
Madison township holds its first semi annual Sunday school convention at Mt. Olive church on June 25, 1916. The morning program includes devotions, talks, songs, a discussion on the purpose of Sunday schools, and committee appointments. Evening service features a song service and a talk on making Sunday school work more effective.
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Madison Township
Mt. Olive Church
U. B. Orchestra
Congressional Song Service
Wm. H. Bechtel
Milton Herron
Odon M
Grace Herron
A. A. Lane
Nell Lane
Wm. Bair
Cgood Hope
Mt. Olive
Y M C entertained by Mrs Freeman with pink luncheon
The Y. M. C. was entertained by Mrs. Walter Freeman Tuesday night. A dainty luncheon in pink and white followed, with decorations to match. Out of town guests included Mrs. Ben Gaither of St. Bernice and Mrs. Howard Allman of Ohio.
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Walter Freeman
Ben Gaither
St. Bernice
Howard Allman
Ohio
Cropp and Seal Hosts Visit Loo gootee Couple
Mr and Mrs Jas Cropp of Loo gootee visit Mr and Mrs J Seal this week for a social gathering.
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Jas. Cropp of
Loogootee
J. Seal
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Lada Harman
Miss Sttle
Mss
Carlisle
Sullivan County Bunch
Farren
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