Tragic Deaths In Auto Train Collision Near Decatur
Mr and Mrs W F Wilking of Decatur Illinois were killed instantly when their car was struck by the Continental Limited at a crossing near Decatur. Their daughter Edna injured as witnesses describe the sudden wreck and rescue efforts. The Wilking family has a history at this crossing including a previous fatality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Willing
Decatur
Ill
Edna
Continental Limited
Wilking
A. Pickett
Decatur Review
Roscoe
Needham Hardware
Wabash Tracks
Decatur Street
Morans
E. L. Mandigo
Arnold Parr
West
Macon Street
Harriett Parr
Mr. Parr
Lewis Wilking
Forger Fails Check Tied to Terre Haute Incident
A warrant is out for J B Dine after he forged a check for 12 85 using E W Bennett signature. Dine worked briefly in a local barber shop then fled to Terre Haute where he obtained 3 00 with the fraud. His wife and child are with him in Terre Haute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Dine
Terre Haute
E. W. Bennett
Dines
O. C. Correll
Odon
Mr. Bennett
Dine
J.B. Dine
Chaplin headlines at The Royal with comedy and Western
A large crowd attends Chaplin's roars at The Royal. He appears again tomorrow in A Gentleman of Nerve. The program opens with The Fortune Tellers featuring Heine and Louie, followed by The White Trail Western drama with orchestra, then Gentlemen of Nerve. First show 7:30. 10 cents admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Chaplin
the Royal
Heine
Louie
Gentlemen of Nerve
Bunch divorce sought after twenty three years of marriage
Cora A. Bunch files suit for divorce from William H. Bunch a Washington real estate dealer after twenty three years of marriage and three children. She cites failure to provide as the sole cause and asks custody of Joel D. John H. and Alice plus support. Cora is the former Miss Cora Danner daughter of Joel F. Danner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora A. Bunch
William H. Bunch
Washington
Cora Danner
Joel F. Danner
City attendees travel to Washington for burgoo feast rally
Several machine loads from this city went to Washington yesterday to attend the burgoo feast and democratic rally at that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Street Band Concert Delights Small Crowd
A street concert last Wednesday drew a fair crowd that appreciated the program. The program featured eight selections and was well rendered.
Burch and Smiley wed at Plainville ceremony
Frederick A. Burch and Ruth Marie Smiley were married Sunday evening at seven o'clock in Plainville by Rev. Perry Key. Burch is son of Darius Burch, a Plainville area farmer and Plainville High School graduate. Smiley is daughter of Chas M. Smiley of near Eaglesville. They plan a farm home near Plainville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick A. Burch
Ruth Marie Smiley
Plainville
Perry Key
Burch
Darius Burch
Chas M. Smiley
Eaglesville
Royal Theatre Chaplin Imitation Contest Announces Cash Prize
The Royal Theatre offers a 3.00 cash prize for the best Chaplin impersonator. The contest takes place on Oct 20 with judges from the audience and a special program of pictures. At least two contestants must enter and contestants are urged to study Chaplin’s makeup and actions shown at the Royal each Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Royal Theatre
Chas. Chaplin
the Royal
Mr. Chaplin
Tomey Will Admitted To Probate In Circuit Court
The Will of William A Tomey who died in Plainville was admitted to probate. The estate is divided among the widow and four children Ida Ellis Julia Cox Dick Keith and Austin Tomey named executor. The instrument was made May 31 1915 and witnessed by James E Wright and F J Freshley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Tomey
Plainville
Ida G. Ellis
Julia J. Cox
Dick B. Keith
Austin A. Tomey
James E. Wright
F. J. Freshley
Richardson granted divorce custody to Myrtle Richardson
Myrtle C Richardson was granted a divorce from Dean Richardson on Saturday. She receives custody of their five year old daughter Thelma and the court orders Dean Richardson to pay six dollars a month for the child's support and education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle C. Richardson
Dean Richardson
Thelma
Harvey T. Walls Resigns as Deputy Treasurer
Harvey T Walls deputy treasurer of Daviess County resigns effective today to take a position with Metropolitan Insurance Company in Washington. Ray Clark son of Treasurer Clark will assist in the office until the present treasurer's term ends January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey T. Walls
Daviess County
Metropolitan Insurance Company
Washington
Ray Clark
Clark
Cloverdale Farm Installs New Mechanical Milker
J. F. Thompson says the new milking machine is installed at Cloverdale Farm and will be shown in operation on days other than Sunday, inviting the public to observe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloverdale Farm
J. F. Thompson
Family returns home after visit. cider event announced
M and Mrs Raymond Westfal and son Raymond return to Indianapolis after visiting relatives here with Miss Kathleen Jacobs. Announcement: cider making and boiling each Thursday starting July 22. Pricing 30 gallons plus at 1 1/2 cents per gallon for cider. 1 cent per gallon for cider to syrup. minimum 45 cents. Empty barrels for sale at all times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Westfal
Raymond
Indianapolis
Kathleen Jacobs
Big consolidated concert thrills Spencer crowd
The city band traveled to Spencer last Sunday for a large consolidated concert. Despite poor weather a big turnout enjoyed the parade and performance from the hilltop amphitheater. Plans are under way for a final concert in Odon on October 10 at the Old Settlers ground expected to draw thousands.
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Spencer
Southeastern
Beehunter
Old Settlers Ground
Odon
Panther Said Seen in Knox County Shocking Farmers
Farmers near Bicknell report sightings of a large panther or jaguar in fields causing fear at night. Representative W A Cullop says he saw the animal near the George McClure farm, leaping across the road then vanishing. Mrs Curlop and a chauffeur corroborate the sighting while locals think it may have escaped from a circus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicknell
W. A. Cullop
Cullop
George McClure
Wheatland
Bowman Gets Judgment for Damages in Rail Case
The jury at Vincennes last week found for plaintiff Willard Bowman former Daviess county sheriff against B and O S W Railroad for damages standing at $50 in a suit seeking $200 for loss of dogs and a hunting outfit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Bowman
Daviess County
B. & O. S. W. Railroad Company
Bowman
Vincennes
Piano Tuning in Odon Area by Wallace Smiley
I will be in Odon and vicinity starting October 5 offering first class piano tuning work with guarantee. Reference H. C. Johnson, Washington, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Wallace Smiley
H. C. Johnson
Odon White Sox Defeat Switz City Again in Southside Park
Odon White Sox beat Switz City 6 to 3 at Southside Park, marking a second straight win after last Sunday. Sims pitched well for Odon, limiting Switz City to three hits while Miller allowed 13, with Cooper homering and McCoy Sears Killion Osborn powering the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon’ White Sox
Switz City
Southside Park
White Sox
Greene County
Sims
Odon
Miller
Cooper
McCoy D. Sears
Killion
Osborn
Timmons
Seneff
Death of Plainville resident John Haynes at 64
John Haynes longtime Plainville Methodist church janitor died Sunday after a lingering cancer illness. He was 64. Survived by his widow, funeral services were held at 10 a m Tuesday at the Plainville Methodist church and burial followed in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haynes
Plainville
Haynes
Suit Seeks 3600 Damages Over Ruined Residence
Bicknell Monitor-Raymoard R. Quackenbush filed suit in circuit court against the Bicknell Mining Company and the Bicknell Coal Company. He alleges negligence ruined his residence on White River avenue and rendered it worthless, seeking 3600 dollars in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicknell Monitor
Raymoard R. Quackenbush
Circuit Court
Bicknell Mining Company
Bicknell Coal Company
White River Avenue
School notes urge sanitary classroom habits and diligent record keeping
The missive promotes adding over counting on fingers, proper thermometer use, and avoiding mouth pencils. It calls for inspecting registers, mailing reports, and orderly pupil placement by grade. It mentions teachers in Washington schools, local institutes, clean blackboards, and staffing changes in Odon and Washington high schools.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. F. Wilking
G A. Piskett
Chaplin
Burgoo
Burch-Smiley
Tomey Will
Panther
Knox County
Washington, Ind
Greene County Lads
Plainville Citizen
A. C. Fulkerson
Heber Sotzin
Kell Ferguson
Washington and
Veale Township
Isa Spencer
Washington High School
Caroline Mattingly
Franklin
Madison Township
Indiana
S. P. Sears
A. L. Chestnut
Chestnut
State Normal
Clara Shaffer
Martha Sommers
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