Life of L D Vickers Noted County Stock Buyer Passes
L D Vickers died after a lingering illness on June 15 at age 67 from tuberculosis. Born March 1, 1849, he married Johanna Piper on June 3, 1868 and had seven children, four predeceased him, with survivors Ada Marshal and Asier Vickers of Burns City and Clara Myers of Indiana polis. He leaves seven grandchildren. Funeral held at Burns City M E church with Rev. J W Towbridge officiating. burial in Burns City cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. D. Vickers
Mr. Vickers
Johanna Piper
Ada Marshal
Asier Vickers
Burns City
Clara Myers
Indianapolis
Beautiful Sterling Blue Bird China Giveaway at Star Theater
A 56 piece Sterling Blue Bird China set is on display at the Odon Drug Co east window and will be given away to Star theater patrons. Soup plates go to winners Saturday night and salad plates on Wednesday night until the set is gone. Dishes go to ladies only and each admission ticket carries a coupon. Ladies must obtain coupons from men holding winning tickets.
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Odon Drug Co
Star Theater
Trinity Springs Opens Near Indian Spring Station Indiana
C T H S E Ry Co announces the opening on June 25 of Trinity Springs near Indian Spring Station in Southern Indiana. Mineral waters flow from the springs with scenic surroundings and ample hotel accommodations at reasonable rates for a vacation. Bus lines meet all trains at Indian Springs. For schedules and rates, see local agents or J T Averitt Grand Central Station Chicago Illinois.
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Trinity Springs
Indian Spring Station
Indiana
Indian Springs
40 000 Men Are Wanted in Kansas for Wheat Harvest
Kansas seeks 40000 harvest hands to work the big wheat crop with 15 to 20 days needed for harvest and threshing. Applicants should inquire at the post office. J McBride, state labor commissioner, based in Topeka, Kan, will direct arrivals in that city. Scarcity of labor nationwide may hinder recruitment.
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Kansas
J. McBride
Tooka
Kan
Death in Calamity Near Loogootee Claims Robert E. King Jr
Robert Emmet King Jr a well known Martin county resident was killed Monday afternoon when his seven passenger Buick left the road near Loogootee and overturned. John Clarke of Loogootee rode with him as fire broke out and bystanders pulled King free though his injuries were fatal. Dr J S Michael reported extensive bone damage from the crash and coroner Poindexter was notified.
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Robert Emmet King, Jr
Martin County
Loogootee
Daviess County
Young King
John Clarke
Ball Park
Albert
Isom Ackerman
George Keifer
J.S. Michael
Clark
Norris Undertaking Establishment
Poindexter
King
Michael
Southern Indiana Band Opens Street Concert in Oden
The Southern Indiana Band, regarded as one of the region’s best, will give its first regular street concert next Wednesday in Oden. The program starts about 7 PM and features solos, both vocal and instrumental. Citizens are invited to attend.
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Southern Indiana
Oden
Bedford High School bids farewell to Prof E W Montgomery
The Bedford high school B association organized Friday night at Millers for Principal E W Montgomery. He is praised for writing the name of B H S indelibly on Indiana education and athletics, with the school ranking second in state high school circles.
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Bedford Mail
B” Association
Bedford High School
Millers
E. W. Montgomery
Indiana
Barn Hit by Lightning Burns Farm Near Here
Lightning struck the Walter Norris Farm barn six miles south of town at 11 o clock Tuesday night. The blaze destroyed the barn and its contents including a calf and farm machinery. Estimated loss about 1200 dollars.
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Walter Norris
Here
Maude Allen Stars in The Rug Maker's Daughter at Star
Maude Allen appears in Bosworths oriental American drama The Rug Maker's Daughter at the Star in Odon. The plot follows Bob Van Buren rescuing Demetra, their elopement to America, Osman’s pursuit, and a dramatic New York confrontation ending in marriage. Star Orchestra will perform oriental music and Allen dances, with a China china giveaway for ladies.
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Maude Allen
Odon
Bob van Buren
Constantinople
Demetra
Bob
America
Osman
Close pitching duel ends in sixth as White Sox and Bloomington tie
In Bloomington the Odon White Sox and Bloomington fought a near perfect pitchers duel with only one hit in six innings. Garrett produced the lone safety while Williams allowed no hits and fanned twelve. Bloomington’s Fultz held the Sox to one scratch hit as both teams stranded runners and weather dampened attendance, leading to future clashes scheduled for next Sunday.
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J. Plavius
Odon White Sox
Bloomington
Sox
Garrett
Fultz
Bingle
Williams
University Town
Odon
Moble
Crow
H. Sears
D. Sears
Adan
White Sox
Loogootee
McCoy
Willow
Brown
Thompson
Burns Hackler Dead After Appendicitis Operation
Burns Hackler, a well known young man formerly of this community, died last Friday morning in Fisher, Illinois, after an operation for appendicitis. He was nineteen and a half. The body arrived home Saturday night and lay in Ray Zigler's home. He was buried Sunday after services at the U B Church in Raglesville, conducted by Rev. Ira Williams.
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Burns Hackler
Fisher
Ray Zigler
U.B
Raglesville
Ira Williams
Odd Fellows Elect Officers At Annual Meeting
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows held its regular annual election at the hall on Wednesday night. Candidates received second and third degree work, then socialized at Freeman's restaurant with ice cream and cigars provided by the newly elected Noble Grand Huett Poindexter. Officers elected: Huett Poindexter Noble Grand, Richard Dyer Vice Grand, Joe Sears Recording Sec.
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Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Freeman's
Noble Grand
Huett Poindexter
Richard Dyer
Joe Sears
New Display Cases Arrive at Odon Drug Store
The Odon Drug Company installs two new crystal glass show cases for toilet goods. The dust proof, heavy cases are first of their kind in the city and will enhance the Rexail Store appearance.
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Odon Drug Company
Butterfly on the Wheel at Stir Theater Tonight
The Schubert Corporation presents Vivian Martin in The Butterfly On The Wheel at the Stir theater tonight. World Film Corporation calls it one of the best features. Friday night is World's night at the Star with an excellent photo play program. Do not miss The Butterfly on the Wheel at the Star.
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Stir Theater
Schubert Corporation
Vivian Martin
World Film Corporation
The
Star
Local social visits across Mud Pike and Martinsville
Cleve Johnson and family near Mud Pike visited Jurd Fields Sunday. Henry O Neal and grandson Raymond Elder of Kansas with Mrs Elizabeth Hamerickhouse of Washington returned home after visiting H M Connell family. James Herron went to Martinsville Monday. Mr and Mrs Chas Herron of Newberry spent Sunday night with Mr and Mrs Wm Pruett. O S Connell and family of Odon and Mr and Mrs J B Phipps spent Sunday with H M Connell family.
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Cleve Johnson
Near Mud Pike
Mr. Roberts
Elijah Fields
Jurd Fields
Henry O'Neil
Raymond Elder
Kansas
Elizabeth Hamerickhouse
Washington
H. M. Connell
Chas. Herron of
Newberry
Wm. Pruett
O. S. Connell
Odon
J. B. Phipps
H. M. Connel
Mrs Cox and Sommers Visit in Terre Haute
Mrs Lillie Cox and the Misses Audra and Katherine Sommers traveled to Terre Haute on Sunday to visit Mr and Mrs Russell Sommers.
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Lillie Cox
Audra
Katherine Sommers
Terre Haute
Russell Sommers
Boy Scouts Hike To Plainville Onoba Overnight Trip
Ten Plainville Troop 1 scouts led by Rev. J. W. Trowbridge hiked to Plainville starting at noon, braving rain and ditch delays. They cooked bacon and potatoes at the church, slept on its floor, then returned home tired but wiser and ready for another town call.
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Troop
J. W. Trowbridge
U. B
Plainville
Fire damages Owen's Restaurant on West Main Street
Fire heavily damages Owen's Restaurant on West Main Street after a gasoline stove explosion in the kitchen about 5 30. The fire department arrived quickly and contained the blaze within minutes. Smoke and water caused interior damage and insurance covers the loss.
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Owen’s
West Main St
Meadow for sale on Dief Endorf land north of town
Ten acre meadow comprising Timothy and alsyke clover on the southeast corner of town lands. Inspect the parcel and submit bids.
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Timothy and
Alsyke
Diefendorf
South East Corner
Town
Card of Thanks for Clifford Asdell
The family of Clifford Asdell expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness during the recent death of their son and brother. David Asdell and family
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Clifford
David Asdell and Family
Also Mentioned on This Page
LD. Vickers
Vickers
Ife
M. E. Church
J. W. Towbridge
J. T. Averitt
Grand Central Station
Chicago, Il
Harold Hayes
Montgomery
AT the Star
New York
Star Orchestra
Miss Allen
Maud Allan
Salome
Oscar Wilde
John the Baptist
Chas
Caress
China
Sonny
Zeb Pike
ODD Fellows
Bunkum
James Herron
Martinsville
BOY Scouts
U. B. Church
Surance
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