Tragic Silo Fire Claims Local Farmer Elmer York
A townwide tragedy occurred when Elmer P. York, a prominent farmer and longtime township teacher, burned to death in a silo at the Mumaw farm four miles northwest of town. Ferguson escaped, York perished en route to safety as flames destroyed the barn and silo. Funeral services were held at the M. E. church in Newberry with ministers conducting.
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Elmer P. York
Mumaw
James
York
Edn Ferguson
Ferguson
Mvust
Elmer
James York
Oden
M. E
Newberry
P.S. May
Plainville
McBride
Letters From Our Soldiers From France 1918 Front Line Details
A soldier in France writes home describing front line duties behind the lines a lookout at rockets star shells and distant shell bursts. He notes making a dugout home learns gas precautions and mentions a monthly pay allotment of 30 to his parents with deductions for insurance and service pay.
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France
Everthing
Sas
Sam
Ada
Accomodations
Schools closed by influenza order in city
City issues precautionary influenza decree ordering all schools churches and public meetings closed indefinitely starting Monday at noon October 20. No local cases but the measure applies statewide to prevent spread and remains in effect for the rest of the week.
Painting spree hits October weather across town
William Brothers completed Stewart Hoover's residence last week and begin Ernest Keller's home this week. Dutch Boy paint is sold by the Odon Drug Co.
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William Brothers
Stewart Hoover
Ernest Keller
Odon Drug Co
Ledgerwood Dies in Lawton Oklahoma Hospital
George D. Ledgerwood former resident of the community died last Sunday in Lawton Oklahoma Hospital of general debility. Born January 9 1859 in Mc Cameron Township Martin County he would have been sixty next year. He never married and lived with his sister Rebecca. Funeral at Scotland Cemetery with Rev Buchanan officiating. John Byrer died of incipient pneumonia at Camp Taylor after serving briefly in the military. He was about 22 and buried at Kilgore Cemetery.
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George D. Ledgerwood
Lawton
Oklahoma
Ledgerwood
McCameron
Martin County
Geo. D
Lydia (Lyles) Ledgerwood
Margaret Catron
Rebecca J. Ledgerwood
Drucilla Hostetler
Joseph M. and
David
Baptist Church
Scotland
Mr. Ledgerwood
Rebecca
Rev. Buchanan
John Byrer
Frank Byrer
Camp Taylor
Byrer
Kilgore
Daviess County’s Daniel W Wetchem Elevated to Brigadier General
Daniel W Wetchem, a West Point graduate and the only Daviess county citizen to reach that academy, is promoted from colonel to brigadier general for the war period. A native of the county, he was born on a local farm, educated in county schools, and remains a long-time Journal subscriber who recently renewed from France.
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Daniel W Wetchem
Daviess County
West Point
Ketcham
Ketchem
5. L. Ketehem
Madison Township
Alfred Sims
Ketehem
Journal
France
Nasal Douche and Throat Spray for Influenza Prevention
An old health notice explains airborne influenza spreads through nose and throat. recommends frequent spray use. It touts Influenza Special Tablets as preventatives and Borogycol, an antiseptic nasal douche solution, with price details.
O'dells Hear Son Arrived Safely Overseas
Mr and Mrs Alex O dell report a message from their son Captain Harry C O dell of the Field Hospital Section 86th Division that he has arrived safely overseas.
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Alex O’dell
Capt
Harry C. O'dell
Field Hospital Section
86Th Division
Precautions Against Spanish Influenza
Dr. Wm F Lincoln of the Lake Division American Red Cross issues guidance for Ohio Indiana and Kentucky to prevent influenza. Rules urge treating all colds as potential flu, staying home, avoiding crowds, maintaining bodily functions, preventing spread from secretions, nasal cleaning, gargling, masking caregivers, and keeping warm dry with simple diet and ample water.
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Wm F Lincoln
Lake Division
American Red Cross
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Hog feeds of all kinds offered for sale
Odon Milling Co. offers three pure bred Poland China sows with litters at side for sale. Bankable notes accepted if cash is unavailable. Also mentions J. F. Thompson and Miss Bernice Sims recovering from influenza at Depauw, returning home earlier in the week.
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Poland
J. F. Thompson
Bernice Sims
Depauw
Federal Order Closes Daviess County Schools Indefinitely
Schools in Daviess county remain closed by federal order until October 27 with no township institutes. reopening depends on compliance with federal directives and health officer guidance. Teachers and pupils may be asked to census district stock if gathering reopens before October 15.
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Iee
State Teachers ,Association
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Support
We express sincere thanks to those who assisted us during our recent bereavement the death of our father son and brother. Special thanks to Mr Poindexter for kindness and those who brought Powers Russell and Pheina York James York and family. Joseph B Hasler and family.
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Mr.Poindexter
Powers
Russell
Phe
Ina York James York
Anc
Joseph B. Hasler
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Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Odon
Phonograph
G. H. Gilpatrigk
MGR
G. H. Gilpatrick
Odon Milling Co
Schoois
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