Indianapolis & Evansville railroad eyed for Martin County route
The Chicago Indianapolis & Evansville Railroad plans a stone and coal line connecting Indianapolis with Evansville and Olympia, surveying in Martin County. Key figures include Willian Kenefick, Carter Construction, and executives in Bloomington and Indianapolis, with broad land leases in Gibson Warrick and Pike counties.
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Iinsna
Chicseo
Tndiannapolis & Evansville
Tndiasa
Ttis
Spouver
Gibson
Warrick
Pike
Pike. Warrick Co Cowpany
Chicago, Indianapolis & Evarsville Railroad Company
Cost Company
Chicago
Indianapolis
Evansville
Bloomington
Carter Construction Company
Mr. Carter
Richard Zenkere
Carter Ganatraction Company
Mr. Kenefick
Indianapolia & Evansville
Richard Yenkere
C.1l&e
Odon Glove Factory Opens With Twenty Seams
The Odon Glove Factory began operation Monday with twenty sewers in their shop. Workers showed aptitude as some sewers produced as many as a dozen mittens. A ten horsepower gasoline engine powers the factory's machinery and a two ton press handles cutting and shaping. Finished gloves are inspected by foremen and sent back for rework as needed.
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Ek Oeerties
Gd Aete Sant
Old Resident Dead William Henry Stewart 1846 1905
William Henry Stewart born October 14 1846 in Washington County Indiana died October 8 1905 after long illness. He lived in Indiana all his life and for 25 years in Odon. Married June 34 years ago to Mary E Brainwood. Survived by wife two daughters three sisters and one brother. Funeral conducted by Rev Turney with burial at Walnut Hill Cemetery.
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Jasonville
Washington
Greene County
Oklahoma
Texas
Nellie C. Abraham
Bertha A. Bennett
Indianapolis
James Bennett
Elwood
Kanezs
Friends
Ben Hurs
William Henry Stewart
Washington County
Indiana
Odon
Mary E. Bmsilwood
Fancie Aishe
Byothia Ferren
Christian Church
Turney
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Former resident Littleton Bennett dies after illness
Littleton Bennett, former proprietor of Odeu Journal in Littletoo Jasonville, dies at his brother Reason Bennett’s home after a nine week illness. He traveled to Battle Creek for treatment, returning home two months ago before his condition worsened and death on Saturday occurred. Born December 15, 1852 in Tennessee, he moved to Davies County in youth and lived there most of his life, except for the last two years.
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88Th Indiana Volunteers
Methodist Episcopal Church
Good
Hatter
Sarepta Carp
Caernettseille
Reason Bennett
Littletoo Bennett
Jasonville
Battle Creek
Mr. Bennett
Tennessee
Daviesa County
Washington
Funeral Preacher Recall At Burial At Walout Hill
The obituary notes that Rav Sims, once a long time pastor, delivered the funeral sermon. The burial took place at Walout Hill, marking the final rites for the deceased.
Buggy Wreck Near Odon Injures Driver and Two Others
Roy Skomp of Newberry was driving toward Odon Wednesday evening when two intoxicated men racing a horse collided with his buggy two miles east of town. The buggy was torn, wheel lost and badly damaged. the other buggy overturned with serious damage. The men refused to reveal their names and claimed residence off Indian Springs.
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Roy Skomp
Newberry
Odon
Here
Skomp
Indian Springs
Aeronaut Bryant Injured After Balloon Fire at Loogootee
Aeronaut K. Bryant owner of a carnival balloon venture, fell from a burning balloon at Loogootee Friday. He parachuted but the damaged chute failed and he was badly injured, with danger to his life. He is 22, from Louisville.
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QC. K. Bryant
Carnival Company
Loogootee
Bryant
Louisville
Washington Herald
Frisco standardizes E and T H operations October first
The Evansville area railroad line formerly known as the E and T H will switch to Frisco rules starting October. Changes are expected as the old name fades. Locals feel a historic link to the line and worry Evansville will lose a named road serving the city.
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Evansville
Ladies Christian church meeting at Mrs Hueston's home
All the ladies of the Christian church are to meet at the home of Mrs W H Hueston Friday October 20 with invitation to other ladies. Program includes songs prayers scripture references a solo and talks on auxiliary work and proper conduct. Bring your Bible.
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Pearl Browning
BE. ES. Forsythe
H. A. Turney
Elnora
Train Delayed at Odom Bridge After Fire Damages Tinkers
Train No 3 leaving Odon at o clock was delayed Monday morning by a fire that burned eight to ten feet of bridge tinker work on one side. The fire, likely from a late night freight, caused repairs by local men including Dora 40K and Jacob's brick laying troop under James Churchman. Train later moved 83 minutes behind schedule.
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Odom
Odon
Odon Aegtion'gang
Jacob
Condustor Torphy
James Churchman
Jacobs Starts New Brickwork in Evora
S. L. Jacobs and his bricklayers began work Monday on a 22 by 80 foot business house in the burnt district of Evora. A two story corner building on the same block had been completed earlier.
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S. L. Jacobs
Evora
Ben Hur Orchestra to Perform Special Music
The Ben Hur group lists a program of numbers for their meeting including March by the Ben Hur Orchestra and Waltz by the same orchestra. Violin solos by Dean M. Inman and J. E. Ramsey are noted along with vocal and mixed quartet numbers featuring Chas. Breden Mrs. Pensinger Ethel Anderson and W. B. Breden.
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Dean M. Inman
Ben Hur Orchestra
Reunion thinning for 801 Indiana Volunteers group
James Watson and Mrs Watson attended Edwardsport events for the 801 regiment reunion. Mr Watson served in Company G. Only three from Company G and forty nine from the regiment joined the camp fires, reflecting thinning Grand Army of the Republic ranks.
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James Watson
Mrs. Watson
Edwardsport
Regiment of
Indiana Volunteers
Watson
Grand Army of the Republic
Horse Show Nears Finish After Successful Run
As we go to press the Horse Show is nearing its close. It has been a successful affair with a full account planned for next week.
Old Maids Return entertains Indies of Christian church
The Wednesday night entertainment by the Indies of the Christian church titled The Old Maids Return was a successful affair. A large and appreciative audience was present and the parts were all well rendered. Jasonville is to have a six day Fall Carnival beginning with Oct. 9.
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the Christian Church
Jasonville
Social Dinner at Home of Mrs James H Kinnaman
Mrs James H Kinnaman hosted a social dinner at her Good Hope area home last Thursday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Andrew Shafer, Mrs George Frets, Mrs Wm Adams, Mrs Chase Adams and children, Mr and Mrs John Ws Kinnaman and children of Wheatland, Mrs Gratis McSheny, Mrs Harry O Sheets of Indianapolis, Miss Eva Pettit and Cecil Neerigmer.
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James H. Kinnaman
Good Hope
Andrew Shafer
George Frets
Wm. Adams
Chase Adams
John Ws. Kinnaman
Wheatland
Gratis McSheny
Harry O. Sheets
Indianapolis
Eva Pettit
Cecil Neerigmer
The New Way of Building Sidewalks Spreads
The cement sidewalk movement gains ground in Eloora as neighbors act when opponents are away. An adversary is sent to relatives in a nearby town, and while he is gone, walks are constructed on his property preventing further annoyance.
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Eloora
Elnora
First Quarterly Meeting at Mr. E church
The first Quarterly Meeting of Odon charge will be held in the Mr. E church on Saturday and Sunday October 14 and 15. Rev Aybury the new Presiding Elder will preach Saturday at 10 30 a m and 7 00 p m. Sunday morning at 10 30 followed by sacramental service. Rev Sims will preach Sunday evening. All are invited to these services.
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Odon Charge
Mr. E
Aybury
Sims
Card of Thanks for Littleton Bennett
The Bennett family thanks friends for aid during the illness and death of their brother and uncle Littleton Bennett. They praise the Tribe of Ben Hur for comfort in his final hours and burial. The Bedford Horse Show is announced for Oct 18 and 19 with city business leaders in charge and rail rates advertised to attract attendees. Abraham & Co. offers shoe repair at low prices.
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Littleton Bennett
Ben Hur
Bennett
Family
Bedford
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