Florida colony grows into bustling winter resort
From St Cloud Florida a letter describes rapid town growth since July with new brick bank, hotel, power plant and water works. The writer notes a 1500 to 2000 population, planned lake drive around Lake Tohopekaliga, and appreciation for local Kracker neighbors. Florida called garden spot of the world.
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E. L.lesley and Co
St. Cloud
Gulf
King Bros
White
R. Hall
Florida
Odon
Diefendorf
Odon High School Holds Inter Class Debate
The annual inter class debate at Odon High School Friday featured Beatrice Hayes and Nelle Lane as the winning negative speakers. A strong audience attended, and an excellent student group contributed to the program. The school plans an oratorical contest on April 8 with Jimmie Dyal Rena Dearmin Clara Correll and Ruth Honicker listed as speakers.
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Odon High School
Beatrice Hayes
Nelle Lane
Jimmie Dyal
Rena Dearmin
Clara Correll
Ruth Honicker
Uncle Drayton Ritter Dies at 83 in Greene County
Uncle Drayton Ritter a Greene county pioneer died last Thursday night at his home aged 83. He was survived by his wife three daughters and three sons. Known for long residence and genial disposition he was a prominent church member and beloved county figure.
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M. I
Fred Toelle Leaves Elnora for Bloomington Farm
Fred Toelle moved his family to a farm near Bloomington Wednesday. He has been a resident of our city for several years and a loyal supporter of its best interests. We wish him success in his new home.
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Fred Toelle
Bloomington
Mr. Toele
Our
Little City
Elnora Star
Notice Demanding Return of Pocket Book
Elmner Bunch demands the return of a misplaced pocket book and warns of consequences if not restored at once. The message urges the possessor to surrender the property immediately.
Township Examination Saturday at Odon High School
The township common schools examination will be held at Odon High School next Saturday March 19.
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Township Common
Odon High School
Killed Girl Then Self in Marion Love Tragedy
Sanford Love, a former Loogootee youth, shot his sweetheart Miss Dottie Murden, 17, in Marion Indiana on Wednesday after she refused to set a wedding date. He then killed himself by poisoning in the county jail at Fort Wayne after surrendering to a passing wagon.
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Sanford Love
Dottie Murden
Marion
Ind
Anen County
Fr.Wayne
Love
Loogootee
Brazil
Got Marriage License Then Docked
Lillian Myrtle McBride sues Jonathan Borden and the Bordens in circuit court for breach of marriage contract and to set aside deeds of forty acres worth 24000 made to Elizabeth and Charles Borden. The suit alleges Borden pursued McBride then left for Kansas after obtaining a license on March 3 1910 and deeds were filed March 4 to defraud creditors. An attachment affidavit is filed and the case attracts local interest in the northern county.
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Elizabeth
Bogard Township
Trousseau
Mississippi River
Jonathan Borden
Elmore
Hin
Elizabeth Borden
Charles
County Recorder’s Office
Charles Borden
Peter Cowan
Jerome Reese
Miss McBride
Borden
Kansas
Week of Prayer Observed by Women of Christian Church
The week of prayer to be observed by the women of the Christian church begins Sunday March 20 with the topic Gods Gift to the World. Leaders include Lizzie Morris Laura McNeely Hattie Keck Millie Barkley Florence Winkelpleck Rose Williams and Lizzie Garten. Services start at 3 oclock each afternoon with all invited to attend.
Returns From Clover Hay and Seed Harvest
Charles A Sims reports eleven acres of clover hay and seed yielded 45 19 per acre. Hay averaged three tons per acre while seed produced 24 bushels with portions sold at 4 50, 8 00 and 9 00 per bushel. Total seed 173 08 and hay 324 00 plus pending sales total 197 08 equals 45 19 per acre. Land value cited as 125 00 per acre.
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Chas. A. Sims
Sims
Democratic State Convention Planned For Indianapolis
The Democratic state convention will be held in Indianapolis on April 27 and 28 following a decision at the meeting of the Democratic state committee in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Democratic State Committee
Walsh In Poor Health At Leavenworth Prison
John R. Walsh of Chicago held in Leavenworth Kansas suffers severe heart trouble. He has not been in good health since entering the prison and can do little work in the identification bureau, according to Warden R W McClaughey.
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John R. Walsh
Chicago
Leavenworth
Kas
R. W. McClaughey
Walsh
McClaughey
Public Sale at Scot land Farm on March 24
Public auction at the farm 11g miles southwest of Scotland will sell personal property owned by T Nicholson. The sale date is March 24.
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Scotland
A Duke at Church
An old duke and his duchess sat in a back seat in church. A steward urged better seating, revealing their disguise. The duke called to the duchess Come along Maria and they left the church never to return.
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Maria
London Tatler
Gave It Back Debutante Recollection
A brief exchange between Mrs. A and Mrs. B recalls a debutante season from fifteen years ago. The Boston Transcript excerpt captures social reminiscence and chaperone memories in a salon conversation.
Customer protests jewel box misrepresentation at dealer
Indignant customer seeks return of a jewel box advertised as ivory but not. Dealer muses if the elephant could have had false teeth, a wry note on the era’s ivory claim in the Cleveland Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Land for sale near city with rail access and gulf climate
Land yields 50 to 75 bushels of corn 50 to 80 oats 25 to 40 wheat and ample vegetables. 8 to 12 miles from a 105000 population city with 17 rail lines and 113 trains daily. Buy 10 to 640 acre tracts below Indiana prices with easy terms. Odon Realty Co offers guided excursions first and third Tuesday each month.
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Indiana
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Paradise
Will
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Greene County
Bloomfield Democrat
Elnora
Elmner Bunch
Self
Loogootee Boy
Sweetheart
Nora Miller
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Eliza
Beth Borden
Phintiff
Washington Democrat
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Good
T. Nicholson
Houston and Vicinity
Ting
The
Odon Realty Co
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Iden Realty Co
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