Nelson Sinclair Suicide In Burns City Leaves Family Mourning
Nelson Sinclair, 70, a prominent Burns City resident, shot himself in the heart with a shotgun early Saturday morning after days of illness and despondency. An inquest was held. he is survived by his wife and five children. Funeral services were held Sunday at the home with Rev. C. H. Bechanan officiating and burial at Holt Cemetery.
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Nelson Sinclair
Burns City
Martin County
Hima
Dence
C. H. Bechanan
Holt Cemetery
Ten Little Flies Moral Poem Ends in Sudden Upsurge
A playful verse tracks ten flies in a line with swats reducing their number. Each stanza shows a new count declining to two before an abrupt shift to a million the next day, delivering a punchline about rapid change.
Memorial Day Observance Planned by G. A. R. Post
Memorial Day arrangements announced by the G A R Post. A Memorial Sunday gathering at 2 30 p m with a march to the U B church for Rev F W Davis’s sermon. Bell tolling and half mast honors ordered by the 45th National Encampment. Decorate graves at Walnut Hill and Odon cemeteries. Church program includes Lincoln Gettysburg Speech and L L Schoonover address. Business houses closed 9:00 to 3:00.
Beulah Carroll Married to Samuel Herndon in Chateau Okla
Beulah Carroll formerly of El nora was wed Sunday to Samuel Herndon of Cornettsville. The ceremony was at the home of the groom's parents Mr and Mrs W S Carroll of Chateau. Herndon is a machinist of Cornettsville. Mrs Herndon is well known here and a relative of Miss Effie Shively. They will reside in Cornettsville.
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Sliss Beulah Carroll
Elnora
Samuel Herndon
Cornettsville
Cere
Don
Effie Shively
Indiana plan for twelfth Christian Endeavor Convention
The Indiana conference branch Christian Endeavor Union of the United Brethren in Christ holds its twelfth annual convention at Plainville June 11 to 13. Bishop G M Matthews of Chicago will lecture on Porto Rico. Officers include W Ed Snyder Corydon president and H W Key Marengo treasurer.
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The
Indiana Conference
Porto Rico
Deavor Union
W. Ed Snyder
Corydon
Contempt Proceedings Filed Against Wilkey
Mrs. Lara Flint, Wilkey’s former wife, filed a contempt complaint in circuit court via affidavit alleging Wilkey has not paid $4 monthly alimony after their divorce. He is cited to appear before Judge J W Ogden on the first Monday in September term to show cause why he should not be punished. Hastings Allen Hastings represent the plaintiff.
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Francis Wilkey
J. W. Ogden
Circuit Court
Wilkey
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
The Best Tonic Is Root Juice
An advertisement touts Root Juice as a restorative tonic that tones and heals mucous linings, energizes the liver and kidneys, and aids debility, nervous weakness, digestive issues, and rheumatic conditions. It claims quick, beneficial results for thousands and notes exclusive sale by The Odon Drug Co. and The Yellow Front.
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Odon Drug Co
One Murder That Will Not Out in Bedford
Sedate Bedford residents recall the unsolved murder of Miss Sarah Schafer, the Latin teacher found dead in a cab shed along L Street over eight years ago. Outsiders visiting Bedford in recent weeks sought out the old alley scene, despite the shed’s removal, drawn by memories of the case.
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Sarah Schafer
L Street
Bedford
Schafer
Miss Schafer
The Value of Good Eyes and Optical Fitting Offer
Keck the Jeweler and Optician promotes eye care with glasses to improve vision. Readers are invited to have a look for fitting that could reduce pain and time lost from work or school.
For Sale Property Listings Indianapolis Based
For Sale. Ten room brick residence with four large lots and barn priced at 5000. Barkley store room brick 24 by 90 feet 24000. Laughlin office building occupied by H V Merrill 1500. Photograph gallery building occupied by Wm Barr 300. Easy terms on shore property. W C Garten 2816 N Til St Indianapolis Ind
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Laughlin
H. V. Merrill
Wm. Barr
Family Activates Church in Mt Vernon Pastor Danlap Declares
A statement from Reverend L. A. Danlap of Mt Vernon Missouri reflects a family’s call to church life and community service. The message emphasizes faith and involvement within the local congregation.
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L. A. Danlap
Mt.Vernon, Mo
Mrs 1 PBA 'Winklepleck returned visit with her daughter
Mrs 1 PBA Winklepleck made a return visit accompanied by her daughter. The brief item notes family visitors and social activity in a local column.
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Pba ‘Winklepleck
A Most Wonderful Cure for Coughs
Joseph D. Underhill of Doland South Dakota says doctors gave up on his deep seated cough and consumption. After using White Wine of Tar he reports cure after two bottles. Sold by the Odon Drug Co.
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Joseph D. Underhill
Doland
South Dakota
Odon Drug Co
Heeb Promises Jobs for Graduates at Indianapolis School
Instruction Day and night classes at the Indianapolis Business University led by President E. J. Heeb claim to guarantee positions to graduates. Programs include short hand bookkeeping illustrating car tooning and professional law among others.
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Heeb
E. J. Heeb
Indianapolis
Bids Sought for Concrete Bridge in Odon Indiana
Notice is given that the Board of Trustees of Odon Indiana will receive bids before 12 o clock noon on Monday June 10 1912 for the construction of a concrete bridge at the Oak and Walnut street crossing. Plans are on file with the town clerk. The right to reject any or all bids is reserved. B D Smiley Clerk.
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of Trustees of
Odon
Indiana
Oak and
Walnut Streets
Township Trustee Will Hold Weekday Meetings in Oden Office
The Township Trustee will transact township business every weekday with Friday sessions in Oden Office. The offices are on the west side of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter, section 21, town 5, range 5 west. The trustee will be in Oden most of the time.
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Oden
McCallian Family Attends Christian Church in Washington
Mrs J Gough accompanied by R J McCallian and Trustze R J McCallian traveled to Washington on Sunday to attend a Christian church service.
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Mra. J
Wilson
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Lola Smith
Maggie Callahan
Joseph and
James Sinclair
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G. A. R. Post
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United States
Diers
G. A. R. Hall
U. B. Church
F. W
Davis
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Rochester
G. A. R. Will
Main Street
S. L Band
the . B. Church
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C. M. Day
G. A. R. Seated
All
Reading
Lincoln
John A. Logan
War
L. L. Schoonover
America
Beulah Carroll
Pride's
Mrs. W
Young Peoples Convention
Plainville
Branch of
Christian Endeavor
Union of the United Brethren In
Christ
G. M. Matthews
Chicago
Christian En
Reserve Hightower
Oakland City
Ernest W. Emry
Washington
Miss Sallie
Dale
H. W. Key
Marengo
Lula Skinner
Letts
Glenn Barr
Perry Key
Denbo
M. E. Church
C. H. Buchanan
Christian Church
KR. Bennett Hall
T. B. Church
J. A. White
Miss Ethel Smith
William Burr
Lizzie Chappell
Roscoe Hightower
Feld
T. J. Holden
Lula F. Richards
H. F. Shupe
D. D
Board of Control
the Watchward
T. A. Garriott
D. D. Reading
Nizzie M
Smiley
Indiana Central University
D. P. McCoy
W. H
Todd
Taylor
Zephyrs
Lake Geneva
Cincinnati
O. O. ‘Taylor
Temperance
Cru
Sade
Charles T. Walker
Ethel Gilmore
A. B. Condo
Young Women’s Department
Harvey Gilliatt
Shupe
Plainville Juniors
J. W. Gilley
Porto
Rico
Special
Maie
Lara Flint
Lula Chestnut
Thomas Flint
Indiana University
University
Keck
Barkley
W. C.garten
N. Til. St
Ind
Sity
B. D. Smiley
R. J. McCallian
Trustze
Christian’church
Spring Street
Rexall
Bexett
WL. Stoy
Gideon N. Houser
Purdue University
Williams Bros
Gg. H. Gilpatrick
Garten
Bank
Drugegist
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