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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1911
Page
8
Co. B. Baldwin drives the Inter-State "50" in the 500 mile International Sweepstakes at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Memorial Day May 30. The Inter-State car marks its first major event, though it has shown notable performances in Indiana mile track meets.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway offers 25 000 dollars purse for the 500 mile International Sweepstakes race on Memorial Day May 30. Winner collects 10 000 from the Speedway plus about 5 000 in accessories and nine other prizes totaling 25 000. At 75 mph over 500 miles the winner earns roughly 29 dollars per mile, a historic high in auto racing.
Dr. Wadsworth Warren of the Buick racing team visited the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to inspect the surface ahead of the Memorial Day May 30 International Sweepstakes Race. He praised tire wear and said the track surface has improved markedly since last summer.
Steam powered automobiles may compete in the 1911 International Sweepstakes Race of 500 miles at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30. The contest board of the American Automobile Association, under Chairman S. M. Butler, plans to publish rules for the season reflecting this potential inclusion.
Foreign made cars fill part of the higher priced market in the United States though European models sell less than earlier. Many leading foreign marques are expected to contest in the 500 mile race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Memorial Day weekend.
A. McMullen's sale drew a large crowd Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John McClellan visited son James in Bloomfield earlier in the week. George Woodsmall and family joined Arch McMullen’s family for a Sunday visit. Cameron Greenwood attended Sunday night church. John Skemp and Tom Sears spent Sunday at Dillard Boardman’s. Mary and Lula Long visited Laura McMalen. Grace Callahan, recently employed at Sandborn, visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm Callahan. Jonathan Cunningham of Switz City visited relatives here last week. Clarence Parker from near Fairview attended Sunday night service. Local youth called on Mr. and Mrs. Wm Hastings Saturday night. Mrs. Wm Hackler, ill for some time, is reported improving.
Josiah C. Harris aged eighty four longtime Montgomery resident died Monday evening from general debility. He built a large flour mill in Montgomery in 1876 and operated it until last fall. He was married three times and leaves several children.
A classified sale note offers eight hundred shocks of corn fodder for sale by J. M. Winkel or R. D. Winkel. Contact details not provided.
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