City Fathers In Session In Fire and Road Moves
The town board met in regular session at the Fire National Bank office and disposed of pending town business. The city attorney was ordered to sue property owners who failed to build pavements and to draft a speeding ordinance with 8 to 15 mph limits. Election commissioners were appointed and several claims approved. The bond adjourned to Oct 25 for further appointments.
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Fir-e National Bank
Odun
Nowiste
Main
Spring Streets
Race Street
Sveral
I. W. Flayens
Gdlon Journal
Claud Guthrie
Keck & Caughey
W. R. Neeremer
J. F. Funcannon
Brazil Eagles Defeat Washington Ballers 2 to 1
Grey pitchers Courtis from Loogootee and a sharp Snaden kept Washington batters at bay as Brazil Eagles edged the home club 2 to 1. Teaghty and Haig led the offense but could not break through.
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Brazil Eagles
Washington
Courtis
Loogootee
Greys
Curt
Brasil
Brazil
Snaden
Haig
Mayor
Dixon
Edgin lots sold to Emanuel Humerickhouse
A deal completed last week transfers the Edgin lots in west Odon to Emanuel Humerickhouse who plans immediate construction of a modern dwelling.
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Emanuel Humerickhouse
West
Odon
Mr. Humerickhouse
Indian Pond Drained Draws Large Crowd for Fish
A petitioned ditch lowered Indian Pond last Saturday letting out water for a tile outlet. Thousands of pounds of fish were gathered by about 600 spectators with four commissioners overseeing the harvest.
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Old Indian Pond
Eldership Convenes in White County Assembly
Indiana Eldership of the churches of God met in White County from September 27. Reports showed churches in good condition and $5,000 was appropriated to the Fort Wayne church for a new house. The session adjourned to meet September 1914 at Columbia City.
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Indiana
Churches of God
White Co
Ft. Wayne
Columbia City
House Fire at Ingalls Residence Near Adon
The home of M. F. Ingalls located about four miles northeast of Adon caught fire twice last Friday due to a defective flue. A group of workers nearby helped extinguish the blaze, preventing further damage.
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M. F. Ingalls
Adon
Restore Last Season Garments At Low Cost
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No More Spring Buck Hunting Prohibits Migratory Bird Shooting
New game protection rules ban spring shooting of migratory waterfowl and other birds. Officials state no spring dock-shooting will occur this way and emphasize compliance.
Mrs Mary A Lacy dies after cancer at 72
Mrs Mary A Lacy a well known resident of East Main Street died last Monday evening at eight o clock from cancer after about three and a half months illness She was born in Ohio in 1841 and was seventy two She married Hiram Lacy in 1853 and had six children Willard of Franklin Indiana and Ross of In She lived in Odoi since 1876 and was a member of the M E church Funeral services were held Wednesday at 10 am at the M E church with Rev Lester in charge and the remains were laid to rest beside her husband at Union Cemetery northeast of Odon
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Mary A. Lacy
East Main Street
The
M. E. Church
Odoi
M. E
Lester
Union Opkpet
Typhoid Epidemic Strikes Montgomery Urgently
Montgomery faces a typhoid outbreak with seven cases reported and more likely to follow. Dr. Donaldson previously condemned the town’s canary sanitary conditions, but his report received little attention. Authorities are now enacting measures to curb the spread.
Eighty-Year-Old Esther Smiley Celebrates Birthday
Mrs Esther Smiley an octogenarian was honored on Friday October 8th with a family gathering at her South Spring Street home. Eighteen relatives attended a sumptuous dinner and she received many presents.
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Esther Smiley
South Spring Street
Smily
Sam Helm Reported Dangerously Ill
A telegram to relatives says Sam Helm of Marianus Arkansas is dangerously ill. Alf Helm left for Marianna this morning to be with him.
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Sam Helm
Marianus
Arkansas
Alf Helm
Marianna
Indian Suite Giveaway Initiative for Odon Youth
Community group invites all boys and girls in Odon and nearby areas to receive one Indian suite. The program rewards the first child who brings the name of a purchaser of a Routd Oak Chief Range or Heater. Further details unclear.
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Odon
Crowds Attend Dedication of Soldiers Monument in Washington
A large crowd traveled to Washington to attend the Soldiers Monument dedication on the courthouse lawn. The monument, completed this summer at about 818,000, featured a ten o'clock parade described as the county’s largest patriotic march. Nearly 2000 school children joined city officials, fire department, lodges, and veterans. over 200 veterans attended the event. Baseball chatter dominates streets as World Series updates arrive, with New York leading Philadelphia 2 to 1 after three games begun Tuesday.
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Fire Department of
Washington
FiveYearOld Ethel Christenberry Dies Near Odon
Ethel Bernice Christenberry five died last Friday from complication of diseases. She was the daughter of William and Clara Christenberry northwest of Odon. Survived by father and mother and one sister. Funeral at home Saturday with Rev. T. A. Garriott officiating. Burial at Walnut Hill.
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WM. Christenberry
Ethel Bernice
Clara Christenberry
Odon
T. A. Garriott
Walnut Hill
High School Notes Highlight Halloween Event and Football Win
The high school ball team defeated Einora 16 to 4 last Saturday. Visitors included Forrest Wadsworth Grace Carpenter Myrtle Phipps Joyce Smith and Grace Marshall. Sophomores held a class party at Sven Connell’s home with a mysterious wagon wheel disappearance later found by lantern light.
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Einora
Forrest Wadsworth
Grace Carpenter
Myrtle Phipps
Joyce Smith
Grace Marshall
Sven Connell
Odon Horses Win at Lyons Fair Harness Contest
In the light harness competition at Lyons Fair on Wednesday, Dr. Ira Bowman and R. D. Vigkelpleck of this city secured first premium.
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Lyons Fair
Ira Bowman
R. D.vigkelpleck
Ketchem Marriage Ties Farm Families Near Epsom
Lewis Thomas and Miss Alpha Ketchem wed at Washington last Thursday. Thomas is a young farmer near Epsom, and Alpha is Cyrus Ketchem’s eldest daughter, a prominent farmer north of Odon. They plan to settle on a farm near Epsom.
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Lewis Thomas
Alpha Ketchem
Washington
Thorsday
Thomas
Epsom
Cyrus Ketchem
A Queer View Of New York Delicatessen Prices
A short reminiscence notes sandwich prices in New York as 10 cents for a chicken sandwich and 5 cents for a ham sandwich with suspicions about ingredients. The narrator recalls three weeks in the delicatessen trade and mentions a 25 cent club sandwich made of turkey chicken bacon and tea.
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New York
Caylor Billings Wedding In Washington
Miss Hazel Billing and James Caylor of Daviess county were wed at 5 PM Tuesday by Rev. R. W. Alexander at the Alexander residence in Washington. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s home on State road before the couple departed for Tulsa, Oklahoma to begin married life. Caylor is a boilermaker, son of merchant James Caylor of Elnora. Billing is the daughter of farmer Morton Billing of Washington township.
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Hazel Billing
James Caylor
Daviess County
R. W. Alexander
Bethany
Antioch Christian
Alexander
Washington
State Road
Caylor
Elnora
Morton Billings
Mrs. Caylor
Tulsa
Okla
Winter as a vigorous gentleman of the inverted year
A Suburban Life reflection crowns winter as a brusque yet sincere ruler of the inverted year. The piece contrasts seasons, praising winter for strength, direct speech, and mature judgment while likening spring to a coquettish maiden and autumn to a grieving widow.
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Winter
Citizens Ticket Named At Town Convention
A Garten building gathering on Wednesday named the Citizens ticket for town elections. Alex O'Dell opened the meeting with H. H. Crooke elected chairman and R. D Winkelpleck secretary. C A. Breden won town clerk and treasurer, Frank Helm won marshal, C D Guthrie became first ward trustee, and Joe Callahan with B D Smiley contested the second ward trustee post with Smiley prevailing.
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C. A. Breden
Queer Ways of the Arab
An article excerpt describes Arab daily life with stereotypes, noting dress, seating, livestock, writing direction, meals, gender roles, travel, tasks, and habits. It critiques the supposed habits with a sensational tone, presenting a broad generalization of Arab behavior.
A Fellow Feeling in a London Tatler fragment
A dialogue between a rector and Ola Garge about a dry texture last night. The exchange includes a light humorous tone and regional speech, ending with a call to listen.
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Rector
Zur
London Tatler
Forty Heroines Feature in Dramatic Sketch
Fragmentary notes reference a dramatic sketch with forty heroines and a writer's intent. The text hints at a club or group seeking to stage a performance, but specifics are unclear. Further readable details are needed to confirm participants, venue, or exact premise.
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T. Want
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Franklin, Ind
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Montgomery
Dr. Donaldson
Court House Lawn
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Thomas Ketchem
Vatican
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Alex O'Dell
H. H
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Finley Cooper
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Wm. Bennett
Cooper
Helm
Tlustee
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