Water Works for Odom Explored by Harrop
Geo A Harrop of the National Company of South Bend discussed a municipal or city controlled private water system for Odon. He noted ample water and a rough cost range of 315,000 to 320,000 with surveys needed before firm figures. The firm already operates systems in Loogootee Shoals and Bicknell.
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Oden
Geo. A. Harrop
The
National Co
South Bend
Mr. Harrop
Harrop
Odon
Loogootee
Bicknell
Headache relief through proper glasses urged by optometrist
Very common trouble called headache is linked to eye strain. Keck the jeweler and optometrist reports they relieve such cases weekly.
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Keck
Jeveler
Dye Costs Hit Finished Goods Prices Across Textiles
The dye shortage raises costs for consumers as blue dye climbs to nine per pound, pushing a gray sweater from five to six fifty, maroon to six. Hosiery and hats face color instability, with a knit goods maker stamping invoices warning Colors not guaranteed during the war. Lighter shades offer better service and reduced poisoning risk.
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United States
Palm Beach
Orville Morrison Dies After Colorado Operation
Orville Morrison of Scotland Indiana and Paris Illinois died last Monday at his parents home at age twenty seven after nose growth surgery in Colorado. He was born September 12 1888 and survived by his parents two sisters Ola Nell and brother Frank. Funeral held at the Christian church with Rev A C Trusty officiating and burial in Scotland Cemetery. Mary Pickford stars in Little Pal at The New Theater opening tomorrow night in a notable performance praised for tenderness sacrifice and dramatic power.
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Orville Morrison
Paris
Ilinois
Colorado
Scotland
Indiana
Christian Church
A A. Morrison
Ola
Nell
Frank
A. C. Trusty
Jesus
Jno
Mary Pickford
New Theater
Little Pal
Mary
Bernhardt
Russell Bassett
George Anderson
William Lloyd
Paramount
New Royal Theatre Opens Tomorrow Night In Odon
The new Royal Theatre at the Ordell building on East Main Street opposite Odon Drug Co will present opening performances tomorrow night. A redesigned front, modern playhouse features, upgraded orchestra, indirect lighting, and enhanced ventilation.
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Royal Theatre
Odon
Ordell
East Main St
Odon Drug Co
Lewis Owens Buys Palace Restaurant in Patricksburg
Lewis Owens of Patricksburg purchased the Palace Restaurant on Main Street from Chas. Risley. The deal closed Tuesday and Owens assumes control immediately with plans to remodel the interior into first class condition. Owens previously operated the White Front Restaurant in town about two years ago.
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Lewis Owens
Patricksburg
Palace
Main Street
Chas. Risley
Owens
Mr. Owens
Town Board Meets in Routine Session at Bennett and Laughlin’s
The regular monthly town board meeting at Bennett and Laughlin’s office last Monday night saw all members present with few items on the agenda. Claims allowed include Milling Co 6.50 Frank Gardiner 0.90 Myers Light and Power Co 75.60 Wm Summerville Marshall 30 Keck and Caughey installed a new front awning this week.
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Bennett and Laughlin
Edon Milling Co
Frank Gardiner
Myers Light and Power Co
Summerville—Marshall
Locals Lose Early in District Tournament
The local high school basketball team were eliminated early in the district tournament at Vincennes last Friday and Saturday. They faced Princeton in the opening game, played well, but Princeton's six foot husky defender dominated throughout.
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Vincennes
Bloomington
Princeton
Huskins
Government urges saving waste paper and rags
The government warns the public to conserve waste paper and rags due to a severe paper shortage. Prices for paper stocks have surged 20 to 40 percent in two months and show no sign of relief.
Local residents relocate to Indiana farms this week
A. L. Huff moved to a Jackson County farm near Austin this week. Huff departed Tuesday while Mrs. Huff and the rest of the family left Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Flint traveled to Mitchell on Monday.
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A. L. Huff
Jackson Co
J. C. Flint
Mitchell
Mrs Marguerite Saul Dies of Tuberculosis Near Town
Mrs Marguerite C Saul wife of Chas Saul died at her home about four miles west of town Sunday afternoon from tuberculosis. She married Chas Saul in 1913 and was 19 at her death. Survived by husband parents and several siblings. Funeral at Baile church Tuesday morning conducted by Rev Trowbridge. Burial at Walnut Hill Cemetery.
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Marguerite C. Saul
Chas. Saul
Baile Church
Trowbridge
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Dream and Service in Odon: A Town's Telephony Question
A public notice critiques current telephone service in Odon Indiana. It argues for single company control to improve coverage, reduce overhead wires, and modernize infrastructure, contrasting with neighboring towns adopting consolidation and standardized plants. The piece highlights local pride, existing amenities, and calls for action under state public utilities laws.
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Elysium
Odon
Ozark Mountains
Tennessee
Indiana
Reteer Schools debate on district vs central education methods
The article argues for centralizing schools, noting farmers once opposed rapid mail, rail, and telephones but later benefited. It counters objections about cost, clothing, local jealousy, disease risk, and taxes, citing health and expense efficiency when used with minimal transport.
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Post-Office Department
Europe
Indianapolis
Chicago
Linton Township
Madison Township
Pettit Former City Resident Dies at Newberry Home
Mr Pettit a former city resident and well known in the area died Monday at 10 30 at his daughter s home near Newberry after two weeks of illness from la gel neabu Funeral services were held at the M E Church in Newberry Wednesday at 2 with Rev Jones presiding
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Mr. Pettit
Newberry
Mr. Pettt
Marjor Thomas
M. E
Newbecry
Jones
Local notes on moves and visits across Raglesville area
Sherman Stuckey moved his family to Odon last week. Numerous residents like Rev Ira McWilliams, Miss Agnes Pate, Miss Elsie Wadsworth and Miss Ada Evans were mentioned in visits and gatherings. A telephone meeting drew visitors, and farming work continued as families moved or hosted relatives.
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Sherman Stuckey
Odon
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J. A. Maryfield
Willow Lick
Byron Allen
Myr
Hoovers
Shiloh Monda
Agnes Pate
Montgomery
Grover Swayze
Odin
Levitt Singleton
Eulala Guthrie
Elsie Wadsworth
George Hackler
Hubert Mivres
Sherman San. Odon
Dick Stuffle
Wm. Bruner
Hubert Myers
Loosgootee
Ed Bruners
Haze
Wadsworth
Ada Evans
Odon Sturcay
Frank Overton
Prairie Creek
Rena Riggins
Mrs. Logan Dant
Harve Riggins
Harve
Fen
Chas. E. Pate
Erie Zimmerman
George Woodruff
St. Mary's
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Terrence O’maley
Here
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