Ferryman Missing Near Elnora Amid Murder Theories
James Harper 65 who ran the White River ferry west of Elnora is missing and feared murdered or drowned. A missing boat, bloodstains, bullet holes, and a can with about 750 dollars were found at his riverfront house. His daughter from Indianapolis arrived to assist and locate clues. Harper was a local character with known heart trouble and long tenure at the ferry.
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James Harper
White River
Elnora
Harper
Indianapolis
Daviess
Knox
Linton
Local Socials Share Weekend Visits and Birth News
H J Kutch and son William visited relatives at Raglesville Friday night. Mrs Cordia Elliot and children from North Dakota are visiting her mother Mrs Sarah Baker. Mrs Ella Kutch teaches at Raglesville and spent the weekend with home folks. Henry Plummer visited John Maryfield and family. John Rolla Garrett Albert Walls and Russell Osborn attended the pie supper at Eaglesville. Alfred Sims spent Saturday with Sallie Ketche. Flossie Plummer visited Erna Webster. Cordie Maryfield stayed with Ella Kutch and attended the pie supper. Belle Toon visiting Hollis Toon and family. John Maryfield and Chas Trueblood guests near Center. Born Saturday to Alpha and Maryfield, a son.
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Cordia Elliot
North Dakota
Sarah Baker
Ella Kutch
Raglesville
Henry Plummer
John Maryfield
John and
Rolla Garrett
Albert Walls
Russell Osborn
Eaglesville
Alfred Sims
Sallie Ketche
Flossie Plummer
Erna Webster
Cordie Maryfield
Ella. Kutch
John
Maryfield
Chas Trueblood
Wife
Alpha Maryfield
John Allen
Lagmore
Elisha Stuffle
Cecil Stuffle
Alpha Maryfield Sunday
Train collision injures Worthington party near Sandborn
Mrs. Pinckney Sears of Worthington and Mr. and Mrs. Heston were returning to Vincennes when a passenger train struck their car at a Sandborn crossing. The impact threw them clear. Mrs. Sears suffered back and neck pains while the others sustained non serious injuries. All are expected to recover soon.
Memorial Park Scout Drive Gains Support and Donations
In a brief note the journal reports growing interest in the Memorial Park project for Boy Scouts. A.C. Heim contributes to the fund and Mrs Garten pledges to buy and donate the best tree in Captain Garten’s name. Captain Garten praised Roosevelt and American ideals, amid calls for government funded Americanization of new arrivals.
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A.C. Heim
Garten
Captain Garten
Roosevelt
Congress
Local notes detail meetings travels and family news
The region saw a busy pre social Friday with Dyal Wadsworth A M Clark and John Beasley touring Washington. Sunday visits included Payson Smiley and wife of Center with James Evans, and Mrs John Allen bedridden with lagmore. Birth announced a son to Alpha Mary field. Local sick list includes Mrs A M Clark. Several residents made trips to Loogootee and Bicknell. Wet weather hampers shock corn. porch added by Sam Riggins improves his home.
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Dyal Wadsworth
A M Clark
John Beasley
Washington
Payson Smiley
Center
James Evans
Leroy Wadsworth
Here
Bicknell
Roy Hinkle
Odon
Homer Riggins
Loogootee
The Truth About Aspirin Free at Rexall Store
Four page circular titled The truth about aspirin will be available at Rexall Store with free distribution. It promises basic facts about aspirin use and safety for readers seeking quick guidance.
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Rexall
Blue and White X Victors Over Plainville In Fast Game
The local high school basketball team defeated Plainville last Friday night at Plainville 15 to 8. The locals, outmatched in size, used fast ball handling to win a hard fought contest. Next game is with Sandborn tonight.
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Plainville
Sandborn
For Sale: Good 1917 Model Ford in Fine Shape
For Sale listing shows a 1917 Model Ford in fine condition. Contact John Sims at The body of the infant son of Mr and Mrs C H Bell of Detroit Michigan was born in this city Wednesday. Mrs Kathryn Critchlow of this city is noted.
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John Sims
Coy Manning
Elnera
Russell Dearmin
Linton
Ford
J. DeMotte
E. J. Stotts
H. J. Dobson
Bedford
Wives of Men and Woman headlining Star Theater
The Star Theater in Odon schedules two heavy photo-plays: Wives of Men starring Florence Reed and Tourneur's Woman. Wives of Men arrives next Saturday with two shows, praised for artful production and tense seven parts, plus special music. Admission is 25 cents for over 12 and 15 cents for children. tickets sold for two showings.
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Star
Odon
Florence Reed
Tourneur
Star Theater
Alhambra
Indianapolis
Sant
Farmers Short Course Organized by Madison County Association
The Madison Two Farmers Association met in the Christian church basement with Prof. Frier of Purdue to plan a winter farmers short course in Odon likely December 11-12. The group aims to fund its small expenses, with separate sessions for men and women. A November 5 meeting will finalize plans and 20 to 25 members will participate. The Shorthorn calf club, eight boys signed up, and local businesses announced changes including the Odon Drug Co. purchasing a new Dodge and Gantz and Flint Miliners moving to a remodeled corner storefront.
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Madison
Farmers Association
Christian Church
Prof
Frier
Purdue University
Odon
John Mumaw
J. E. Ramsey
NC-4 to Visit Evansville on November 15 and 16
The world famous Naval aircraft NC-4 will stop in Evansville Indiana on November 15 16 as part of its Ohio River itinerary drawing visitors from Indiana and nearby states. The historic craft will arrive intact and previously toured Grand Central Park New York Rockaway Beach Long Island before launching this recruiting trek.
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Indiana
Evansville
Ohio River
United States
Grand Central Park
New York City
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Mrs. Belle Toon
Hollis Toon
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Jas O Riggins
Brank
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St. Louis Society For the Relief and Prevention of Tuberculosis
National Tuberculosis Association
Red Cross
Odon Drug Co
Dodge
Gantz and Flint, Miliners
Spring and
Walnut Streets
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J. M. Scott
Lewis
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Mattie Caughey
Pennsylvania
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W.R Neeremer
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Carlisle
H. H. Crooke
George Gorrell
Ira Correll
M. E. Pickett
Williams
Mrs. J. Snider
Sam Overton
C. B. Garret
Delphia Campbell
J. B. Stotts
J. M. Winkerpleck
J. M. Myers
Cincinnati
Valley View
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C. H. Buchanan
Henry
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