Republican landslide seals county offices in Madison vote
The Republican ticket swept all county offices with McCarter leading in Madison by a clear margin. Republicans gain seven of ten trustees and control both county branches. Democrats show a sharp fall in Progressive support. Counts and names include Porter, Harris, McMears, Clark, Bazan, Gaithrie, Singleton, Shanks, Poindexter, and other officials across Washington, Meade, and Veale townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jees
McCarter
Madison
Caraher
Balbats
Madison Tae
Charles Mc Mears
Daviess County
Jacoh G. Clark
Washingon Township
Eimer Bazan
Wash
Indien
Gaithrie
Madisa
Thormas
Singleton
Veale
Willhin Shanks
Huettie Poindexter
Ror Feips
Ploeg
Keath
Georse
Keith Cid
Persestis
Phind
Bob
Gilids
Segal
Old Fashioned Halloween Dance Observed at Local Lodge
A local lodge hosted an old fashioned Halloween dance with decorated halls and a cider bar. Attendees wore costumes and enjoyed activities, with music and social gathering fueling the festive evening.
Fire damages Geo Critchlow home in West Obon
A fire broke out Monday in clothing in an upstairs room at Geo Critchlow’s West Obon residence, quickly gaining headway before the fire department arrived. Chemical extinguishers helped battle the flames, which penetrated the ceiling and roof. crews worked to prevent total destruction and reroute lines as they fought the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Critchlow
West Obon
Briner reports excellent late potatoes harvest on estate
HL Briner of this city says seven acres of his potato crop matured well this week. He notes the late harvest quality is the best he has ever raised with good yields for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briner
Chait Shateoas
Foot and Mouth Disease Declares Quarantine Nationwide
Reports say foot and mouth disease broke out in Chicago Union Stock Yards with a quarantine ordered immediately. Federal and state authorities extend quarantines to Cleveland Cincinnati Indiana Illinois Michigan Pennsylvania. Notre Dame University herd of 300 Holsteins ordered slaughter. losses shared by federal and state governments.
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Union
Chicago
Cleveland
Cincinnati
University
Notre Dame
National Department of Agriculture
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Library Opens New Home on Main Street with Nov 2 Ceremony
The Library Board invites the public to the new East Main Street facility on Thursday November 2 from 2:00 to 4:30 PM. The event showcases the updated collection including juvenile books funded by a spring lecture and requests donations of suitable reference and children's books for library use. The State Organizer will attend and assist in community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Board
East Main Street
Eric
Chossus
Ray Garten Writes on Possibilities and Education
The article by Rus Garten notes Ray Garten of cais coy contributes a piece titled The Possibilities. It highlights the importance of education and balanced life, praising Garten as a student at the univers and referencing his forthcoming final in a Specw bal football number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artiele
Rus Garten
Cais Coy
Gree
Atudis
Garten
Univers
Beveridge and Dawson Couple Wed in City Ceremony
Andrew Beveridge and Miss Lillis Dawson were married Saturday afternoon at two at the bride's mother's home with Rev. D. P. McCoy officiating. Beveridge is a miner from Linton and played baseball locally. the bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Dawson of Elnora street. They left on the 3:30 train for Linton to reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Beveridge
Lillis Dawson
D. P. McCoy
U. B
Beveridge
Linton
Dawson
Elnora Street
Halloween Night Pranks Notably Light This Year
Hallowe en observed Saturday night with masks and disguises as youngsters roamed the streets. Minor misplacements and overturned outbuildings marked depredations, but damage was far less than last year. Several parties occurred in town and the countryside as children enjoyed the festive costumes.
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Hallowe'en
Odon Co operative selects town representatives
The Odon Co operative Telephone company held a meeting to choose eight town representatives. LA McCor Williams John Bo Williams Shivers Sears Hayes and Otis Mershidl were chosen with Merrill and Poindexter retained from before. The committee will prepare a constitution and handbook for distribution soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon Co-operative Telephone Company
Af Po Baidin
Tesenittanives
Neeremier
Shivers Desent Sears
DW. Hayes
Otis Mershidl
Merrill
Fluerce Poindexter
Tae General Sveter
gconinilGes
Eacn Free Anight
Hotel altercation ends with marshal's intervention
Ed Seneff and Chas Risley clashed at the Grand Hotel after a dispute over a room incident. Officers placed a restraining order and Seneff allegedly attempted to strike Risley with a stick before both men were separated by the marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Hotel
Ed Seneff
Chas Risley
Seneff
Lie Street
Risley
Mersha
Cranks We Meet Daily A Reader’s Lighthearted Taxonomy
The observer humorously catalogs everyday cranks sparking chatter in town life. Political and temperance crusaders are labeled prone to overtalk, with cautions about harm from zeal. A parent’s obsession with children and other hobbyists are noted before a continuation on Page Four.
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Carter
Fe Carter
Zievler
Shaffer. Jr
Malone
Shively
Chasei
Senate
Miller Rapning
Toe
Migeees Gilley Oir
Washington Harris Booata
Steele
Mierd Farris
Eliore
Rufus Mert Cin Madison
Richard Williams Begard
Stant Baroer
Velen
Mo Clark
von Suren
James FE
Porter
Washington
Lew Harris
Barr Township
Foo
Meade
Reeve
Boyd
Ce Grotasapur
Ag State
Econtrol
Braauches Lesistari
House Bs
Colt Te
Bay
Fern Neemetseer
Exhel Sommers
Masutsee Dusohs
Linton Sunde
Tate
Op. Fauidines
Mason Crocke
Dale Cooper
Colbie Amd
Gisela
Geo Critchlow
Ray Garten
Elnora
Ralph Hornins
Chas. McMullen
Rumer
Lowe'en
Temperance
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