War Veteran Chiles Dies of Heart Failure at 70
Thomas H. Chiles a Civil War veteran and longtime Odon resident died of heart failure Saturday at about eleven. Born July 21, 1835 in Morgan County Indiana he lived in Daviess County until moving to Odon six years ago. He leaves wife Barbara Ledgerwood four children nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral Monday at 10 in the M E church with Rev C C Lowther and the G A R in charge burial at Walnut Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chiles
Morgan County
Indiana
Daviess County
Barbara Ledgerwood
Co. B
Indiana Volunteers
Kansas
Odon
M. E
C. C. Lowther
Walnut Hill Cemetery
The Woman Who Gives Advice
A humorous meditation on the meddlesome adviser in homes and the toll of constant instruction. The piece contrasts judgment with experience, urges mutual respect between spouses, and extols home life as the true measure of character, while praising patient guidance for children.
Delightful Trip for Six Ladies Ahead of Spring Drive
A party of six Misses Emma Penrod Cora Levi Grace Johnson Sarah Fields Edith Hamilton set out from Loogootee to visit friends in Odon. A sudden Indiana rainstorm drenched their outfits near St Marys church but a passerby helped secure the carriage curtains. They enjoyed hospitality in Odon and returned home late, noting a pleasant visit despite the weather.
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Penrod
Cora Levi
Grace Johnson
Sarah Fields
Edith Hamilton
Daviess County
St. Mary’s Church
Indiana
Odon
Einora Woman Sues Husband for Support Alimony
Nancy E. Killion of Elnora sues Geo W. Killion in circuit court claiming marriage in 1879, separation in April after cruel treatment, husband moved to Texas, she has supported her six year old daughter, seeks alimony for herself and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden & Inman
Nancy E. Killion
Elnora
Circuit
Geo. W. Killion
Card of Thanks from Mrs. B. Chiles and Family
We express gratitude to friends neighbors relatives Pastor choir and G A R for support during the care and burial of our beloved husband and other.
Time Table South Bound and North Bound Trains
H P Radley G P TA provides a historic timetable listing southbound trains from Terre Haute to Bedford and Seymour with arrival and departure times at Jasonville Linton Beehunter Elnora Odon and Bedford. Northbound times from Terre Haute to Seymour are also shown with corresponding stops and times.
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St. Terre Haute
Jasonville
A.m. Linton
A.m. Beehunter
Odon
M. Bedford
Seymour
North Bound
Terre Haute
Linton
Beehunter
Elnora
Spiders Will P Shafter Reveals China vs America Life
The piece promises a unique story on the home life of spiders as explained by Spiders Will P Shafter. It claims their dinners of state and marriage vows contrast with American customs, noting fricasseed spider as China's delicacy and urging readers to learn how China’s customs differ.
Karl Smiley Undergoes Successful Brain Operation
Karl Smiley son of Dr and Mrs R M Smiley of Washington was taken to Cincinnati for a specialist diagnosis and underwent successful surgery on funday. A bone sliver pressing on the brain caused by a gunshot nine years ago was removed. He is recovering rapidly and is grandson of Mrs Esther Smiley of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Smiley
R. M. Smiley
Washington
Cincinnati
Esther Smiley
Enumeration Shows Decrease in County Population
The spring enumeration in Daviess county drops by 159 from last spring. Washington city records a decline of 96. The county total is 9 251 residents.
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Daviess County
Washington
Death of Alfred Howard leaves wife and seven children
Alfred Howard a well known farmer died Monday noon at his home east of Odon from consumption at age 59. He leaves a wife and seven children and the funeral was held at Mt Olive church with burial in Mt Olive cemetery. Everett Howard his son is a blacksmith here. Baled hay at the Tile Factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Howard
Odon
Howard
Everett Howard
Zella Stringer Taken to Evansville Hospital
Mrs Zella Stringer, who attempted to blackmail Nathan G Reid at Washington, was adjudged insane by an insanity commission. She was taken to Woodmere Hospital at Evansville Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella Stringer
Evansville
Nathan G.reid-At-Wash
Ington
Woodmere Hospital
Prize on woven wire fence promise by W T Alexander
W T Alexander offers a good prize related to woven wire fence work. The notice implies a reward or incentive tied to fencing projects and workmanship.
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Thomas H. Chiies
The
Amu
Vuuon
Ciencious
M. E. Church
John Queree
Mound Valley
Kanvans
L. L. Love
Lauren Pilkington
J. O. Chiles
Indianapolis
Ind
Marrige
Mary
Jobs
Thor
Tion
Missies
Emma
Loogootee Sentinel
Einora Woman
Texas
B. Chiles
Loo
Dr. J. I. Seal
Thertist
Dielendorf
Cortright,” Reg
U. S. Pat. Off
Cortright
A. Jolliff & Co
Odon, Indiana
Odon Drug CO
Carte
Will P. Shafter
China
America
Phoenix
Eckstein
Odon, Ind
Bert E. Sneed
Mgr
Odon Realty DO
Odon Realty Co
Ed Taylor
Mt. Olive Cemetery
W. T. Alexander
Odon Light and Power Co
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