Former Daviess County Auditor Involved in Investigations
State Board of Accounts certified two reports against Thomas Nugent, former Daviess County auditor, covering 1903 and 1911 terms. Total charges amount to about 389049 dollars with alleged school fund manipulations and unaccounted receipts. Reports name numerous specific discrepancies and include affidavits from school fund borrowers. Governor Marshall forwarded the findings to the attorney general for court action.
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State Board of Account
Marshall
Thomas Nugent
Washington
Daviess
Nugent
State Board
Sir. Nugent
Charizes
Daviess County
Board of Turnpike Directors
Indianapolis News
Local residents attend church and visits across towns
Trainor W Myers of Eaglesville attended Pleasant Grove church Sunday. Mr Queen and Bailey McConnel of Carlisle were guests of John Queen Monday en route to Martin county on business. McConnel recently bought land there. Ernest Clark and wife of Plainville Norval Bynum Murl and Mina Cunningham of Eaglesville Fred Bart Lewis and Mattie Graber and in Parsons were guests of Alex Clark.
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W. Myers
Eaglesville
Pleasant Grove
Mr. Queen
Bailey McConnel
Carlisle
John Queen
Martin County
McConnel
Ernest Clark
Plainville
Norval ‘Bynum
Murl
Mina Cunningham
Fred ‘Bart
Lewis and
Mattie Graber
Parsons
Alex Clark
Fox Hunters Meet at Rockwood Indiana
The Southern Indiana Fox Hunters Association met at Rockwood on Oct 25 with over 1300 attendees and a barbecue. About 150 top fox hounds were present but dry ground prevented trophy awarding. a silver cup offered by Roger Williams was the prize. Speakers included Rev Hatfield, Sen Inman, Oscar Bland, John Riddle, and Mr Hand. The next meeting place to be announced.
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Roger Williams
Lexington
Ivy
Uatfield
Inman
Indianapolis
Oscar Bland
Linton
John Riddle
Hand
Married in Lone Oak Miss Clelia Wilson Wed Harry A Swartz
Miss Clelia Wilson and Harry A Swartz united in marriage last Thursday at Lone Oak in a quiet home ceremony led by Rev. C. H. Buchanan. The bride, daughter of John Wilson, has long lived with her grandmother in Odon. The groom, son of J J Swartz of Ednore township, is described as industrious. They will reside on a farm in Elmore township.
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Wilson
Lydis Seueff
Odon
Ednore
Mrs. Swartz
Elmore Township
Taxpayers rush to county treasurer before deadline
County Treasurer Jones and assistants report heavy tax payments across the county as the deadline nears. The office stays open at noon to help businessmen and others with no other time, with Monday being the last day before penalties.
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Jones
Elecks
Rexall 93 Hair Tonic Ad Promises Hair Growth Guarantee
Retailers endorse Rexall 93 Hair Tonic claiming it eradiates dandruff stimulates growth and prevents baldness with a money back guarantee. Available in 500 cent and 1.00 sizes sold at Rexall Store and The O.Ton Drug Co Inc The Yellow Front.
Doan and Grove Divorce Case Over Cruel Treatment
Elisha Doan and Blanche J Grove seek divorce in Daviess county alleging cruel treatment by Daviess County husband. Wife claims he drank heavily and beat kicked struck and choked her. separation occurred in March 1911. Padgett Padgett represent the plaintiff.
Local Rep Wanted for The Pictorial Review Territory
A local man or woman is sought to represent The Pictorial Review in this territory by calling on subscribers with expiring renewals. Earn over $500 monthly in other districts. Spare time workers are well paid. Apply today for this offer of opportunity.
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Pictorial Review
Pictorial Review Advertisement for 222 West 30th Street
An advertisement from Pictorial Review showcases a New York City storefront at 222 West 30th Street. The brief item notes the period style and presence of the brand in the urban retail scene.
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West 30Th’ ‘St
Community Socials and Visits Near Odon
A flurry of Sunday gatherings saw Grace and Ruth Carpenter and Wilma Scholtz join the Qarpton party and visiting families including Perry Howard with relatives. William Carpenter and Ruth Carpenter of Odon visited Herron households, while Ruth Carpenter stayed with Ada Howard. Ray Howard and Milton Herron families hosted visitors, and Curt York hosted Abs York and Noah Fisher kin as Cleve Johnson and Effie Field with Herbert visited Noah Fisher.
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Perry Howard
Grace
Ruth Carpenter
Walter Herron
Cleve Johnson
Effie Field
Herbert
Noah Fisher
Marriage Solemnized at Neersem er Home in Odon
Martha Neersem er and D Webster Bair were wed Sunday at high noon in a private ceremony at the Neersem er home. Rev T A Garriott officiated the U B church service with attendants Will Williams and Mantie Wade. The couple plans to reside in south Oden.
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W.R. Neersemer
Martha
J A McCord Passes Away After Illness Near Alfordsville
Daviess county mourns prominent citizen Jabez A. McCord who died at his home near Alfordsville after a carbuncle on the wrist led to a long illness. A former sheriff of Daviess and five year Reeve township trustee, McCord was 64. Doctors urged arm amputation but his strength failed and death came after a period of extreme decline.
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Daviess County
Jabez A. McCord
Alfordsville
McCord
Reeve Township
Buncle
Mr. McCord
Miss Erna Keck to Wed Guy Overman in Terre Haute
The Missionary Circle and friends hosted Miss Erna Keck with a playful message reading. Miss Nelle Lane announced that at 5 o clock Sunday evening Nov 31 Miss Erna will wed Guy E Overman of Terre Haute. They will depart at 7 34 p m for Terre Haute where the groom maintains a furnished cottage at 205 N 24th street.
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Erna Keck
Guy Overman
Erna
Guy E Overman
Terre Haute
Terre
Rexall Orderlies Featured By Local Drug Store
A local advertisement promotes Rexall Orderlies as a safe laxative for constipation and general bowel disorders. It claims quick action without piercing pain or nausea and offers a money back guarantee if customers are not fully satisfied. Sold at The Rexall Store and Odon Drug Co. Inc. PMID: The Yellow Front.
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Rexall
Odon Drug Co., Inc
Prolific lemon tree on Hindman lawn attracts notice
Hugh Merrill reports an American Wonder lemon tree growing on the lawn of J. M. Hindman at the corner of Main and Grove streets. The five foot tree bears 23 large lemons and has produced as many as two per day.
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Hugh Merrill
J. M. Hindman
Grove Streets
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Board of Review
Board of Turnpike
Nugents
Accounting Board
Anna E. Dow
F. M. Wilson
Neogent
Frank Pagett
Otha C. Herdrich
Trainor
FOX
Rockwood
Indiana
Fox Hunters
Association
Clelia Wilson
Mrriage
Harry
A. Swartz
Lone Oak
Rev
C. H
John
Mr. Swartz
J.J. Swartz
Hair Health
Rexill
O.on Drug Co
Elisha Doan and
Blanche J. Grove
Orough
Padgett & Padgett
New York City
Sims and Laughlin
Bunkum
Ruth Qarpnter
Wilma Scholtz
Odlon Aud
Messrs
Asel Boyd
Rufus Mowery
Russ Ada Howard
William Carpenter of
James Herron
Ruth Carpenter of
Ada Howard
Ray Howard
Mrs
Milton Herron
Jobo
York
Odo
Curt York
Family Sunday
Bair
Neersemer
D. Webster Bair
East Odon
T. A. Garriott
U. B
Will Williams
Miss Mantie Wade
Udon
W. RB. Neer
Emer
Mr. Bair
Panion
John Bair
The
Correll & Burrell
Mrs. Bair
South Oden
J. AL McCord
Missionary Circle
Christian Church
Andrew Rees
Miss Erna
Mrs. Keck
Miss Nelle Lane
Miss Ernc
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