A Wise Deduction by Kalaidjien and Moira’s Mirror
In Asia Minor philosopher Kalaidjien argues evil stems from women's vanity. His wife Moira raises a daughter who is kept from mirrors until she marries. Moira hides a magical mirror that reveals beauty, influencing fate, jealousy, and a moral about inner peril versus outer charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Mitchel
American Press Association
Asia Minor
Kalaidjien
Ikalaidjien
Moira
Watios
Heaven
Hell
Ounce Ap
John
Tatus
Tallos
Tof
Talios
Sean
Magert
Eagle Pleads Guilty to Assault of 11 Year Old Hero
John Eagle confessed guilt to assaulting Blanch Wise of Washington on October 24 and was sentenced to life in the penitentiary. He was taken to Michigan City after the confession, made October 31, 1909, to relatives, the sheriff, and the prosecuting attorney, citing liquor as a factor and expressing regret for his crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eagle
Blanch Wise
Washington
Michigan City
H. Q. Houghton
Lewis
F. M. Colbert
Elmer. E. Hastings
Cannerburg Girl Captured in Overalls Attempt to Flee
Chief Evans of Vincennes police captured fourteen year old Rena Wilson at 5 pm near Union Station while she wore blue overalls and jumper and smoked a cigarette. The girl confessed her plan to travel to an uncle in Kentucky and was on her way from rural route 1 Cannerburg Indiana. She had $18 and claimed disguising as a boy made travel easier. She will be held pending parental word and likely returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincennes
Evans
Rena Wilson
Mary H. Wilson
Cannerburg
Ind
Union Station
Kentucky
State boards adopt blank forms for township accounting
The state board of accounts adopts fourteen township forms to standardize reports. Township trustees and road supervisors must report when called, with fines from 100 to 1000 dollars for noncompliance. The new system begins January 1 and emphasizes fund balance, daily totals, and fund by fund appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Accounts
Justice of the Peace
Barn Fire Destroys Large Veale Township Barn
A Sunday night blaze at the Owen and Isaac Allison farm near Cumback consumed a large barn with hay and corn, injuring four animals and causing losses likely over 2000 dollars. Sparks threatened a nearby corn crib but rain helped. Authorities suspect arson by a tramp. insurance was limited.
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Veale Township
Owen
Isaac Allison
Cumback
Allison
Veale
Community Social Notes From Local Families
Miss Lula Long and Lilly Long and Emma Shake visited Mrs. Herbert Ketchem on Sunday. Grace Shake spent Sunday with Miss Laura McMullen. Harve Swartz and Nora Huff of near Bellview visited William Hastings and wife. Gladys Craycraft visited the Davie and Kittie Smith girls. Millie Long visited Taela and Eliza Stomp. Blanch Groves of Epsom attended services here Sunday. Carrie Ketchem and Grace Shake spent Friday with sister Mrs. George Cunningham. Emma Shake spent Friday afternoon with Miss Audra. Asa Gould of Jackson County visits William Callahan and family. Isa Boardman spent Sunday afternoon with Miss Audra. Curtis Sharples and Quincy Huff visited William Hastings. Grant Overton and wife of near Odon spent Sunday with Luther Sears and wife. Dillard Boardman and family visited Ken Overton and wife near Shiloh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve Swartz
Nora Huff
Bellview
William Hastings
Millie Long
Taela
Eliza Stomp
Blanch
Epsom
Carrie’ ‘Ketchem
Miss Grace Shake
George Cunningham
Rainy Weather Impacts Local Farm Activities and Visitors
Heavy rains flood basements in Burns City while corn yields appear solid for the region. Daviess county residents attend J. E. Brandon's sale on the 12. Several visitors arrive from Terre Haute Seymour Indianapolis and Olney Illinois. Local farmers and stock buyers like F B Garrett Will Shively and Jim Toon appear among weekend visitors and business travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
J. E. Brandon
Point of View Shapes ailing Businesses
A quirky urban exchange lists various trades each claiming business is sound or dead. Beggar and undertaker debate prospects while a riding teacher and bandman defend activity. An author and pottler express confidence, the parson approves, and a butcher and tailor echo satisfaction.
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the Riding School
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Eagle
Eivans
Seim
Temple of Fame
Min
State Boards of Accounts
Stroyed
Lula
Lilly Long
Emma Shake
Grace Shake
Laura McMullen
Gladys Craycraft
Davie
Kittie Smith
Emma
Shake
Audra
Aishe
Asa Gould
Jackson’ County
William Callahan
Curtis Sharples
Quincy Huff
William ‘Hastings
Grant Overton
Near
Dillard Boardman
Ken Overton
Near Shiloh
Burns City
F. B. Garrett
Fay Gore
Terre Haute
Mr. Barber
Seymour
Heavy
Will Shively
Colon
John Armstrong
Andrew
Bedford
Jim Toon
Mr. Kelsey
Indianapolis
Sallie Ketchem
Olney, Illinois
Ollie Woodard
D. A. Storm
Web Huff
Joyce Sirge
al Toon
J. B. Kutch
Marion Lay
Berord
al Dicks
A. J. Elless
Col
W. H. Kinnaman
Florence
A. Jolliff & CO
Beehunter
Elnora Odon Bedford Seymour
Yorth
M .P. Radley
Studebaker
Sudecor
Oden Hardware Co
Odon Light and Power Co
BR. J. McCallian
G. D. Abraham
Boston Herald
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