Wesner Dies Near Mud Pike Farmer Passes After Illness
John M. Wesner longtime farmer near Mud Pike Greene County Indiana died at home last Thursday night from complications after a period of failing health. Born August 14 1864 he was 54 years 7 months and 29 days old. Survived by wife Mary C Slinkard six children two brothers four sisters and seven grandchildren. Funeral at Mud Pike church Sunday at 1 pm conducted by Rev J W Gilley and Rev Ernest Roberts with burial in Slinkard Cemetery.
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John M. Wesner
Mud Pike
John
Ebbieline Wesner
Greene County
Indiana
Mr. Wesner
Mary C. Slinkard
Ellis R
Francis E. Laughlin
Harley R. Virgil
John A
Leary Esther
United Brethren Church
J. W Gilley
Ernest Roberts
Slinkard
Driscol
Union Chapel
United Brethren In Christ
Chas. B. Dean
Odon
Inez Marie
Willis
Edgar
Oscar
Bloomfield
Charles
Dakota
Fannie Shaffer
Ida Nugent
Place
Nettie Dicks
Indianapolis
Nellie Church
Miss
Esth Roney
Wheatland
Dean
Vincennes
Walnut Hill
Ketchen Defends War Work of the Y M C A
Brig. Gen. D W Ketchem at Camp Zachary Taylor chairs the eighth annual Kentucky state Y M C A work dinner. He asserts the Y M C A kept morale high and without morale the war would have been lost. Other speakers defend the organization against recent criticisms.
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D. W. Ketchem
Camp Zachary Taylor
Kentucky
Ketchem
Spring tailoring visit and tax exemption update
Harry H Throop of Mutual Tailoring Co Chicago will visit Terre Haute on Friday March 28 at Pickett Pershing & Co store to showcase fabrics and offer expert fittings. Post notes clarify tax law increases mortgage exemption from 700 to 1000 dollars, clearing confusion about exemptions.
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Harry H. Throop
Terre Haute
Mutual Tailoring Co
Chicago
Pickett Pershing & Co
Scout Troop Improves Hall and Attendance in Six Week Contest
For six weeks the Scout patrols advanced the hall’s appearance and the boys’ grooming. Diaries were purchased to log good turns, and patrols earned top scores 1131 886 770 and 437 points. Citizens of Odon donated 202.50 to rent and equip the hall, funds to foster better manhood.
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Odon
Andrew T. Myers Dies at Plainville After Long Illness
Andrew T. Myers, longtime Daviess County resident and retired farmer, died at his Plainville home last Saturday from cancer. He was 63, born in Daviess County, and survived by his widow Mary E Hastings, a daughter Mrs. Bertha Bissey, two sons Dr Bloomer Myers and Lieut Roscoe T. Myers, two brothers William and Louis, and sister Mrs Phoebe Bennett. He was an active member of the United Brethren Church.
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Andrew T. Myers
Plainville
Mr. Myers
Daviess County
Thomas Myers
Mary E Hastings
Bertha Bissey
Bogard Township
Bloomer Myers
Roscoe T. Myers
Bicknell
William and
Louis
Phoebe Bennett
Myers
United Brethren Church
Welcome Home Dinner Honors Hayes Killion
Hayes Killion who returned from overseas service in France was toasted at a welcome home dinner hosted by friends and relatives last Monday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Fred Shaffer, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Malone, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shaffer with children Fred and Elizabeth Carlyn, Mr. and Mrs Louis Christenberry with children, Mr. and Mrs. Jno Sims with Grace Frey, and Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Atkinson with daughter Mary Jane.
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Hayes Killion
France
Fred Shaffer
Herman Malone
Walter Shaffer
Fred
Elizabeth Carlyn
Louis Christenberry
Jno. Sims
Grace Frey
DeWitt Atkinson
Mary Jane
United Drug Co Rexall Stores See Big Sales Rise
The United Drug Co Rexall Stores reported sales climbed to 10 312 000 last year from 1917. Odon Rexall Store stayed strong in the rise. Manager G H Gilpatrick remains alert for more business. Stylish hats in season models from Gantz Flint.
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United Drug Co
Rexall
Odon Rexall
G. H. Gilpatrick
Births and deaths in Ragleville and area events
Margaret Louise Crane born March 13 to Mr and Mrs Ray Crane amid a week of influenza cases in the community. Mrs Chas Dean of Odon died of influenza pneumonia at her home with elaborate family notices and survivor lists. Funeral at residence followed by burial at Walnut Hill. Garland Wadsworth buys a new Overland car as local events include exams, visits, flu recoveries, and school closings amid heavy rains and Prairie Creek flooding.
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Mrs
Ray Crane
Margaret Louise
Chas. Dean
Flossie Starling Dean
Endevor Program Song Prayer and Glee Club Social
Program featuring Rev Smith selection by school orchestra Boys Quartette and duets by Vivian Spur geon Eva Miller Rose Williams Bonnie Sommers and Madge Rasle followed by Boys and Girls Glee Club. Pie and ice cream social with pies at 5c and cream at 5c.
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Rev. Smith
Vivian Spurgeon
Eva Miller
Rose Williams
Bonnie Sommers
Madge Rasle
Local Social Notes Record Departures Visits and Calls
Shiloh Oscar Hill left Tuesday for Washington for employment. Oral Byrer departed Tuesday for Illinois for work. David Ray recently discharged from the army visited relatives and friends in the area last week. Mrs. Oliver Hinkle and children visited the Chestnuts on Wednesday. Willis Chestnut called on Arthur Chestnut Tuesday morning. Mose Overton called on Arthur Long Tuesday evening and on Pat Myers Sunday afternoon. A N Long spent weekend with his son in Jasonville. Herschel Harper and family spent Sunday with W M Harper.
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Mose Overton
Arthur Long
David Ray
Pratis Baby Chick Food Available at Rexall Store
Chick owners can obtain Pratis Baby Chick Food at the Rexall Store beside the post office. The item is advertised for sale to aid feed needs.
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Rexall
Post
Wallpaper samples wow Rexall Store offers fine patterns
Mrs Alfred Sims visited Terre Haute on Monday as Rexall Store next to the post office invites customers to see exceptionally fine wallpaper patterns displayed on the first floor with all samples available for viewing.
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Rexall
Mickie Sings Frantic Note On Unwanted For Sale Calls
A voice plea complains about a Ming refrigerator ad selling fast yet triggering constant calls and doorbell interruptions. The writer wishes a way to stop the inquiries as the paper wasn’t even printed when it sold.
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Ming
Richards Stomach Liver Remedy At Rexall Store
An ad notes Dr Richards stomach liver and brood remedy advertised as restoring strength after influenza. Product is described as solid and offered at the Rexall Store beside the post office.
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Dr. Richards
Rexall
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M. B. Ulrich ; and Co
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S. Earl Taylor
New York
W. B. Beauchamp
Nashville, Tenn
Methodist Church South
A.T. Myers
Gantz & Flint
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Raglesville
Hazel Riggins of
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Garland Wadsworth
Thomas Smiley
Washington
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Ruth Penrod
Terrence O’maley
Andy
Odun
Susanna Flinn
Riley
C.M. Smiley
Everett
Illinois
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Lottie Mitchell
Peter Wadsworth
Here
Prairie Creek
Harve Garten
Ross Watson
Herman Beasley
Joseph Lamb
Elnora
Endeavor
Shiloh
Oscar Hill
Oliver Hinkle
James Chestnuts
Oral Byrer
Willis Chestnut
Arthur Chestnut
Mosey Overton
Pat Myers
A. N. Long
Jasonville
Herschel _ Harper and
W. M.” Harpers
U. B
Alfred” Sims
Terré Haute
Mickie
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