Harper Sentenced for Manslaughter in Michigan City Case
Alexander Harper of Steele township was convicted of manslaughter by a circuit court jury last Friday. Judge J W Ogdon issued a two to twenty one year sentence in Michigan City state prison after overruling Harper’s motion for a new trial. The jury found Harper guilty of stabbing Sanford Davis in September 1908, an act described in the proceedings as fatal to a law clerk.
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Alexander Harper
Steele Township
Michigan City
J. W. Ogdon
Harper
Sanford Davis
Washington
M E Church Sunday Services and Schedule
Sunday school begins at 9 30 with T Laughlin as superintendent. Preaching at 10 30 on Perpetuity of Life. Pastor Lewis expects to fill the pulpit. At 7 p m the Kings Heralds lead the evening service. All are welcome.
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T. Laughlin
Kings Heralds
Madison Township Seeks Election On Prohibition Issue
A petition circulated in Odor and Madison townships calls for a county election under the new proctor liquor law. More than two hundred voters signed and the document will be filed at the March term of the county commissioners court. Officials believe five hundred signatures could be obtained if needed and predict a dry vote by a large margin with no saloon applications filed.
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Proctor
W. F. M. S. Program for NM.EB. Church Tea
The quarterly tea at NM.EB. Church on March 4 begins at 2 p m with Hymn 633 and devotion from Mrs. Aaron Jolliff. Mission study on The new women of the Orient led by Mrs. H Merrill. Music by Miss Martha Sommers and Mrs. A. Breden. Recitation and a Missionary prayer by Mrs. W. T. Dearmin. Business follows Hymn 653, offering, then adjournment with the Apostles Creed.
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Nm.eb. Shurch
the New Women of the Orient
Hammer paint offers guaranteed no crack blister or chalk in Oolon
This spring or summer we sell Hammer paint at 25 percent less than rivals with a positive guarantee. It promises a durable finish and savings for anyone planning to paint. Come in or call for full details and how it can save you six to ten dollars without work.
Large crowd honors Wim M Flinn at U B church funeral
In Raglesville a very large crowd gathered Friday for the funeral of Wim M Flinn at the U B Church with Rev S L Todd officiating. Burial followed at Eaglesville cemetery. Soldiers friends gave a solemn grave service.
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Wim. M. Flinn
U. B
L. Todd
Eaglesville
Monotony and the Tyranny of Daily Chores
A verse by Walt Mason contrasts the weary housewife and the bored socialite with shared fatigue from routine labor. The poem notes misery in daily chores and longing for escape, yet ends with a social message that improvement comes as individuals keep up their ordinary tasks.
Assault Injures Terre Haute Druggist in Saloon Row
Arch Yazel of Elnora was beaten in Terre Haute after he intervened when a man attacked a woman in a saloon. The assailant, her husband, attacked Yazel and broke a rib, leaving him confined at the Linton hotel under a physician’s care.
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Elnora
Arch Yazel
Linton
Terre Haute
Yazel
Program For King's Herald Thank-offering
March 5 at 7 p m with Song 215 Song 2 Scripture reading Sophia Hammersly Prayer Rev E T Lewis Solo Lorene Anderson Reading Maune Dear Recitation The Angels Search Blanche Baker The Gratitude Tree exercise by six little girls Jubilee song Recitation Our Mission Theo Correll Talk by Rev Lewis Song No 5 Offering Dismissal with 23rd Psalm Leader Della Overton Pure arly Red June and Northern White Seed Oats See Rezia Overton
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Lorene Anderson
Maune Dear
Theo
Rev. Lewis
Keck the Jeweler and Optician Eye Care Ad
A brief eye care notice notes unnecessary eye trouble in the world and urges proper eye tests. It promotes thorough examinations before selecting glasses and mentions Keck the Jeweler and Optician as the supplier.
M E Junior League Program Update
Scriptural readings and songs listed for the M E Junior League program. Fiona Overton reads scripture, Roose Culmer leads a lesson study, Fred Dearmin recites, Ruby Browning leads a primary class song, and class 8 participates with a song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roose Culmer
Fred Dearmin
Lula Wilkey and Thomas Newton Flint marry in Washington
A marriage license was granted Monday afternoon to Mrs Lula Wilkey, recently divorced from Francis Wilkey, and Thomas Newton Flint, a boiler-maker at the Washington shops. They reside in Washington. Mrs Flint is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C C Chestnut, formerly living in Odon with many friends here.
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Lula Wilkey
Francis Wilkey
Thomas Newton Flint
Washington
Flint
C. C. Chestnut
Odon
C W E M Tea Meeting March 8 at 2 PM
The quarterly tea of the C W E M meets with Mrs J W Gillispie on Wednesday March 8 at 2 PM. Agenda includes song numbers 141 139 116, Bible lessons, prayer, business with life member roll call, and resolutions naming workers and projects for orphanage support and Christian service. Leader Mrs Olive DeMotte.
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J. W. Gillispie
Christ
Fresh Barrel Cider For Sale At 30c A Gallon
Local notice offers cider from a barrel just off cold storage priced at 30 cents per gallon. Call promptly to have a jug filled by W. R. Neeriemer.
For Sale Trade or Rent in Odon Two Acres Home and Barn
One of the best locations in Odon offering two acres a sturdy two story seven room house with a good cellar and a barn plus other necessary outbuildings. Ideal for residence or small farm with ample space and solid structure.
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Odon
Local business notes show A L Huff and J Ketcham
A. L. Huff is mentioned among local businesses while J. Ketcham was in Washington on Tuesday on business, indicating routine activity and regional ties.
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Law
M. E. Church Services
Eng
Lewis
Madison Township
Odor
P. m
Aaron
Jolliff
Dudt
Martha Sommers
Mrs. ©. A. Breden
W. T. Dearmin
D. Gantz & Son
Pharmacists
Inter-St
Raglesville
Alma Wadsworth
H. C. Clinton
Shiloh
Alice Pate
Cannerburg
King
R. A. Roberts
James Dyal
Jacob Flinn
Lawrence
W. M. Flinn
Edward T. O’connor
Here
Curt” Riggins
Harvey Sims
Martin County
Ven Buren
Chas. Riggins
Monday
H. ST
Elmer Flinn
Kflinn
Aaron Hattery
West van Buren
Walt Mason
Democrat
King’s Herald
Sophia Hammersly
E. T. Lewis
Blanche Baker
Correll
Della Overton
Keck
M.E. Junior League
Fiona Overton
Ruby Browning
Brooke
Mrs
Ethel
Olive DeMotte
W. R. Neeriemer
the Great Art and Globe
The
Qdon Drug Co
W. L. Stoy
G. H. Gilpatrick, Mgr
Tion
Alexander
A. L. Huff
J. Ketcham
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