Supreme Court ruling denies normal diploma as county superintendent license
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled that a State Normal School diploma is not a state or life license and cannot qualify a holder for Ripley County superintendent of schools. The decision reverses prior rulings that had upheld normal diplomas as meeting the three year state license requirement. Nearby names and visits are noted among local residents.
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Supreme Court
Johnn S. Benham
Ripley County
Shiloh Items Itemizes Milo Aishe Visit
Milo Aishe visited Lamb’s on Sunday, according to local notes in the Shiloh items roundup.
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Milo Aishe
Acome ‘Lamb's
Van Buren Commencement Program At Eaglesville M E Church
Van Buren township holds its common school commencement Thursday evening June 11 at the M E church in Eaglesville. Eight graduates receive diplomas with Lula Riggins named first honors and Flora Clinton second. Class motto is By our efforts we hope to rise with pink and white colors.
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van Buren Township
M. E
Eaglesville
Lula Riggins
Flora Clintop
Sunday Service and Meetings at Local Church
The schedule lists 9:30 a m school, 10 9 preaching service, special music, Jr League at 1 30 p m, preaching again at 7 30 p m. Young people are invited to Sunday night services. Prayer meeting Thursday night and Friday night led by Pastor C C Lowther.
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Oday School
C. C. Lowther
U B Church Services Schedule Announcement
Sunday School at 9 30 with address by pastor on Missionary Board meetings at 10 30. Junior at 2 00 Y P C U 6 30 Preaching 7 30. Prayer meeting Wednesday. Choir practice Friday. All invited to worship. W E B Snyder Pastor.
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Missionary Board
Y.P.C. U
Christian Church Services With Evangelist Clark
Morning and evening preaching by Evangelist Clark with special music by Mr. Sturgis and helpers. Meetings continue. Come, 8.5. 8:50. Dr. C. E. 2 p. m. Hi. A. Turney, Pastor.
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Evangelist Clark
The Grand Army Memorial Poem by John G. Wallace
A Memorial Day poem honoring Civil War veterans from the 27th Indiana Volunteers. It laments fallen comrades, praises the flag, and envisions joining the Grand Army in heaven, urging continued service and remembrance. Written May 30, 1908.
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John G. Wallace
Veteran Co. E
27Th
Indiana Volunteers
Wheat outlook bright amid busy farm period
The report notes a favorable outlook for a wheat crop in the locality as farmers stay busy. Local social notes mention visits by Charley Blough and Greene County residents, attendance at Barker farm land sale, and various Sunday gatherings and transfers among townsfolk.
Well Known Young People Married in Bloomfield
Raleigh Pershing of this place married Miss Hisse Dickinson of Scotland at Bloomfield Wednesday at 10 30 in the evening by Rev B H Woods A McIlrgy and Miss Nora Summerville attended They will reside in a house Mr Pershing furnished He is the son of Mr and Mrs Warre Pershing and works at C K E Pershing’s poultry house The bride is the daughter of D M Dickinson of Scotland and is known to local youths from visits to Odon
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Raleigh Pershing
Hisse Dickinson
Scotland
Bloomfield
B. H. Woods
A. Mcilrgy
Nora Summerville
Mr. Pershing
Warre Pershing
C. K E
Odon
Mr. Pershing Hsad
Damage Suit May Be Filed Over Defective Sidewalk
Reports indicate Miss Bertha Messick sixteen daughter of George Messick plans a damages suit against the town of Odon for injuries from a fall on a defective sidewalk. An earlier try at compromise led to an informal gathering of citizens and town board members who unanimously urged the board to contest the case.
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Miss Bertha Messick
George Messick
Odon
Miss Messick
County Board of Reviews Opens June Session
The county board of reviews begins its sessions next Monday June 1 to review assessor work and equalize assessments. The board lasts thirty days and includes County Assessor Sims Auditor Nugent Treasurer Godwin George D. Abraham of Odon and Jeremiah Madden of Barr township. Abraham and Madden were appointed by Circuit Court Judge H Q Houghton.
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County Board of Reviews
Sims
Nugent
Godwin
George D. Abraham
Odon
Jeremiah Madden
Barr Township
Abraham
Madden
Circuit Court
H. Q. Houghton
Evangelist praise at Christian Church meetings in Qoson
Christians in Qoson and vicinity applaud the evangelist whose meetings have drawn strong attendance and appreciation. Announcement of Legkure time to follow.
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Qoson
Legkure
Odon Citizens Form Fourth of July Committee
A meeting of Odon residents elected R J McCallian president and Dean M Inman secretary to organize a permanent Fourth of July celebration. Aaron Jolliff became treasurer with committees named for grounds rights, arrangements, and program advertising. A lively event is planned at Odon Ball Park with baseball activities Saturday and Sunday.
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Odon
R. J. McCallian
Dean M. Inman
Aaron Jolliff
Alexander O'Dell
A. A. Lane
J. Danner
Albert Diefendorf
George
Henderson
Joseph Callahan
T. Alexander
Dean M. ‘Toman
Memorial Services and Decoration Day Activities in Town
Memorial services were held last Sunday at the Christian church in a union service with all town churches. Rev. H. A. Turney preached the sermon. Decoration day exercises are scheduled tomorrow at the Christian church, moving from the M. E. church. The G A R will assemble at 1 30, form a parade on Spring Street to Odon cemetery to decorate graves, then return to the Christian church where Rev A W Alford will speak. Special music is arranged.
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Christian Church
H. A. Turney
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