Fragments From Local Lodge and Community Notices
A dense collection of names, officers, and events from a benevolent lodge and community updates. Mentions Worthy Matron Susan Danner, Worthy Patron Ub. Smiles, and Associate Matron Jettie Correll alongside various members, visits, and meeting details. Also notes church and social updates, with scattered references to places on East Main Street and Medora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan RF. Danner
Ub. 1
Smiles
Mitron
Jettie Correll
Duva G. Chinn
Lizzie Fisher
Florence Winkelpleck
Fiossie Winkelpleck
J. W.R. Sears
Marshall
Eliza Correll
Lola Jollii
Adah
Martha Rankin
Ruth- Elizabeth Hindman
Esther—Eva Dearmin
Martha
Jtoes Watson
Township Trustee Duties Evolve In Indiana History
The article traces the development of township government from early clan and village systems to formal Indiana structures. It notes that by 1900 the trustee’s role narrowed, with tax levies and expenditures controlled by appropriations, audits, and state accountability, leaving trustees mainly to select district teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
State Board of Accounts
Snail Blaze and Neighbor Aid Prevent House Fire
A small blaze near a wood house was stopped by prompt work of neighbors and bystanders. A Jersey cow sale notice appears in the journal, with a brief local ad about property and sale details for December.
Dentist Dr J L Seal Builds Long Local Practice
Dr J L Seal a popular dentist in Odon since 1890s born in this county Sept 22 and raised on a farm. He attended Indiana Dental College graduating in 1838 and has kept up with latest methods, building a large practice with careful painless work and reasonable prices over thirteen years in Odon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. UL. Seal
Qdor
Qdon
This County
Esiq. Tle
Indiana Dental College
Pigeons Through History From Noah to Mary Queen of Scots
A compact history of carrier pigeons tracing their use from biblical times to the Crusades and Roman markets. It notes Caesar receiving news swiftly via pigeons, ancient Rome’s high price for prized birds, and Mary Queen of Scots requesting pigeons while imprisoned as a pastime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesar
Gaul
Alps
Rome
Axius
Mary Queen of Scots
Sailor Clark Fends Off Sharks Near Navy Yard
Clark dives below a shark to drive a knife into its vitals after leaping from a bay and escaping a second shark. A yawlboat from the navy yard rescues him as he surfaces gasping, amid cheers from nearby sailors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Yard
Ile
Jim
Clark
Three Kinds of Lightning Noted by Prof Elihu Thompson
The article describes three lightning forms identified by Prof Elihu Thompson sheet lightning a momentary flash without sound during rain globular lightning a floating or ground moving ball and bead lightning a festoon of oval beads. The phenomena are considered real yet rare and unexplained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Thompson
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Ray Bo
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Borstaad Coal
Wilestean
Miogidaw
Bere Freq
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Mars
Imeks
Helle
Toma Sugcay
Anetersoi
Jpicthines
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Pittman
Woedbes
Gusa
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Red Peedert
Tee Das
Pep Baend
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Mrs i* Nisviti
Torte
Risa Foley
Seni Gibson
di Ther
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Revo ST. Voudane
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Oakland
Cty
Kew
Aeho
Odeon
Regiesville
Order of Ffastern Stars
Crrand Controm
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Tarah
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Poseph Woyrpseutn
Fderraitl Ih
Assceciate
Ta ‘Ei
Presstiper- Siatperaret Phieth Bess Capie
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Miley Bune
Bel Tea Lobtier
Christopher Matron
Fava
Desir
Yoosabeson
Atal Bosdier
Marthi-- Covredd
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Meurwater A. Minkew
Sips
Sarah
Iting
Laura Corre
Joseph Hwiamatniaina
Linzie
Sarah Seed Peis
Susan
Witis
Deak da Bent
Waoshineta
Father Do W. Dowvie
Harry PE. Crooke Sas
Mutual Lite
Mary Lacey
Lavo
HL ON
Correth
Dhas Brownine
Bronk Hiarnan
Finn Cooper
Wince Francis Sins
Lyons
Coopers Auto
Kate Zigler
Washington
Mrogaie
Deer
Mere
Mary McMillien
Nye and
Loyd
Dick Dyer
Reve S. MeVeix
Jaimie
Puesday
Medort
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Medora
Eaglesville
Masonic Hall
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Rovers
Maine
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New England
New York
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Psou Oa
Clamere Wa Uy
Otinade
View Boarmkt
Truster
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Hog Leave
Penner
Schioo
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Trustee
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Maenson
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Stone and Ordved
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Mae Sewimirer
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