Dies at Marco former resident Silas Stites
Silas M. Stites of Jefferson County Indiana died October 7 at his Marco home after seven years of illness. Born December 1868 he was 51. He married Permelia Kirk in 1890 producing David and Martha with Martha dying in infancy. He remarried Sarah J. Riggins in 1920. Survived by wife a son two stepsons and siblings Ivella Strange Alice Mabry Otis D Stites J R Stites and B F Stites. Funeral at U B church Raglesville with burial in Raglesville cemetery.
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Silas Stites
Marco
Silas M. Stites
Jefferson County
Ind
David 0
Abbigal Stites
Mr. Stites
Permelia Kirk
David T
Martha E. Stites
Sarah J. Risigins
Stites
United Brethren Church
Radlesville
M. E
Arley
Harrison Riggins
Ivella Strange
Thrasher
Alice Mabry
Joplin
Otis D. Stites
Boonville
Miss
J. R. Stites
Montgomery
B. F. Stites
Washington
U. B. Church
Raglesville
Rev. E. Roberts
Farmers Association Plans Nov. 5 Membership Drive
The Madison Township Farmers Association met at the school building to organize preliminary actions for the Farmers Federation Membership drive set for November 5. County manager James Dwyer of Cannerburg aided in forming 20 three man committees and dividing the district for a quick drive setup. A follow up meeting is planned for November 4 prior to the drive.
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Madison Township Farmers Association
Farmers Federation
James Dwyer
Cannerburg
Happenings Across Town Highlight Weekend Activities
Local residents traveled to Lawrenceville and Linton for visits while others attended funerals and church events. The White River Veterinary Medical Association met locally, the Odd Fellows honored Fred Hoffman, and the Republican Special toured the state with speakers and performers.
Notice of 3rd Precinct Voting Place Madi son Township
The notice designates 3rd precinct in Madi son township as the voting place. Signers include Mr. and Mrs. Heber Ledgerwood and Mrs. Jennie Collins.
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Madison Township
Heber Ledgerwood
Jennie Collins
Thimble Club Gifts Linen to Daviess County Hospital
The Thimble Club met at Mrs. J. M. Winkelpleck’s home and spent the day making bed linen for the county hospital. Fourteen sheets and fourteen pillow slips were completed, funded by a quilt sale from prior meetings, and presented to the hospital along with a hearty dinner and refreshments. Members present included J. A. Burrell, N. F. Barkley, Walter Brecon, H. H. Crooke, Marshall Cooper, W. T. Dearmin, D. J. Gantz, J. E. Garten, Ed Love, James A. McCoy, Hugh V. Merrill, Oll Odell, and Jac. White, with Mrs. A. T. Hindman as guest.
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Thimble Club
J. M. Winkelpleck
Daviess County Hospital
Old Settlers
Mesdames
J. A. Burrell
N. F. Barkley
Walter Brecon
H. H. Crooke
Marshall Cooper
W. T. Dearmin
D. J. Gantz
J E. Garten
Ed Love
Jas. A. McCoy
Hugh V. Merrill
Oll Odell
Jac. White
Mrs
A. T. Hindman of
Pleasantville
David Williams Dies at Home in Lebanon Ohio
Word was received Sunday that David Williams died at his Lebanon Ohio home Saturday. He was brother of Mrs. Sarah J Blough of this city and Mrs. Susan Flinn of Eaglesville. Burial was in Old Union church cemetery near Orleans Orange County on Tuesday.
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David Williams
Lebanon
Ohio
Williams
Sarah J. Blough
Susan Flinn
Eaglesville
Old Union Church
Orleans
Orange County
Opening of Mutual Tailoring Co. Fall Suit Display
The Mutual Tailoring Co. of Chicago announces its annual opening at our store on Tuesday October 19. H. B. Troop will head the event with a complete line of fine fabrics for men's clothing on display. Visit on this date and select your fall and winter suit.
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The
Mutual Tailoring Co. of
Chicago
H. BH
Mrs. Prentiss Demonstrates Free Skin Care in Odon
A newspaper notice invites women in Odon to a weeklong visit by toilet goods specialist Mrs. B. Prentiss. She will demonstrate Janteel Toilet Requisites at home free of charge and show massage techniques to improve skin. She will also advise on skin treatment costs, with arrangements by request.
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Attre
Hog cholera fears spread among local farmers
Local farmers report hog cholera spreading across townships with many herds affected. Vaccination is urged as the key defense and delayed treatment worsens losses. Dr. S E Bowman notes fever can precede illness and urges vigilance to prevent further spread. Purdue bulletins on hog cholera are available.
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S. E. Bowman
Purdue University
Local notices and family updates from Raglesville area
Mrs Susan Flinn received word of her brother Rev Dave Williams's death. Funeral for Silas Stites of Marco held Saturday. James Evans Medeea on a business trip to Cornettsville Thursday. Leroy Wadsworth bought four new Fords. May Swayze visiting Lafay ette. Mrs Victor Crane injured in horse accident near Van Buren. taken home from Burns City after emergency care. Community institute for Brown and Mc Cameron townships. many visitors at Center school. John Havers coal shaft nearing completion. Bramble area hosts large farming meeting with Napier Dyer speaker and Walter Hays as chair.
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James Evans Medeea
Cornettsville
Leroy Wadsworth
Ford
Victor Crane
Esst van Buren
Martin County
Burns City
Dita Hayes
Bramble
Crane
Teachers of
Brown and McCameron Townships
Surprise Birthday Dinner for Cunningham Family
A surprise birthday anniversary gathering was hosted Sunday at Lewis Cunningham’s home southwest of the city. The event honored Mr and Mrs Cunningham and two sons with birthdays on the 7th 18th and the sons on the 16th and 17th. About seventy five guests attended a large dinner enjoyed by all.
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Lewis Cunningham
Notice to settle accounts and Rexall drug line
All parties indebted to N F Barkley should call and settle at once by cash or note. The Puretest line of Drugs and Chemicals is sold only at the Rexall Store next to the Post Office.
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Rexall
N. F. Barkley
Mrs F A Newkirk Visits From Terre Haute
Mrs F A Newkirk of Terre Haute spent Wednesday in the city, accompanying by Pettett, Pershing & Co. firms.
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F. A. Newkirk
Terre Haute
Democratic Rally Set For Octon Saturday Night
Judge Ogden and Arthur Greenwood of Washington will speak with an able lady speaker on campaign issues including the Indiana State tax law. The event invites residents to learn how next year’s taxes may be affected.
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Ogden
Arthur Greenwood
Washington
Indiana
Bear in mind Tablets of As PrIn Rexall Store Item
The Genuine A D Co tablets sold at the Rexall Store beside the post office.
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Asprin
A.D Co
Rexall
P O
Weekend social visits and moves around Oakland City Plainville and nearby towns
Miss Lillian Pearson spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents at Oakland City. The Misses Opal Dow and her niece Standiford visited Marcelis Hindman Sunday. W T Scott and family spent Sunday with Frank Ailen and family near Montgomery. Alvin Pekins visited Calvin Farkins and family Sunday. Josephine Allen and Marjorie Scott motored to Plainville Sunday afternoon. Ed Fisher and family of Plainville visited Mr and Mrs William Fisher Sunday. John Grove and family of Plainville visited Sunday with Mary Grove and mother. Miss Alice Bugher returned home Sunday from Bicknell where she has been visiting relatives. Miss Osie Skomp spent Saturday and Sunday with Sam Skomp and wife of Flinora. Mr and Mrs Quilla Standiford, Mrs James Mallett and children spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs Dennis Dow. George Grove has moved back from Shelburn to the Jake Myers place.
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TG Wadsworth
Wim Simpson
Mr. Keck
Montgomery
Mira Alex Walls
Newberry
John Casey
Loogootee
Sallie Doyle
Center School
Simpson
Bicknell
Mrs Doyle
Ray Keck
A K Myers
Cornettsville
Iner Dant
Illinois
East Vai Buren
Golda
Forrest Riggins
Harley Beasleys
Martin County
Alice Bugher
Quilla Standiford
James Mallett
Dennis Dow
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Huette Poindexter
G. W Henderson
Sullivan
Walbash Valley Undertakers Association
Albert Burrell
South Spring Street
Odon Drug Company
Robert Day
Bedford
Fdna Grow
City
Bart Goodman
Linton
Peter Wadeworth
Mildred Merrill
Alice Kinneman
Mrs. 4. T Hindman
Mr. Anpairs
F. S. Campbell of
Vincennes
Chas Mount
Harding
Cox
Lillie Hayes
Lawrenceville, Ill
H. T. Herndon
Neeremer Lumber Yards
Charles Boyd
Martha Sommers
Pearl Boyd
Ethel Sommers
Bloomfield
Irene Flinn
S.E. Bowman
Orwell
VO. U. Poth
W. E. Keck
Worthington
Morton Keller
Dan Gantz
Willout Bowman
G. H. Gilpatrick
Geo. Henderson
Jake Standiford
Plainville
White River Veterinary Medical Association
Fred Hoffman
That City
Finck
Detroit
Odon
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Evansville
Hoffman
Mr. Hoffman
First Presbyterian Church
Harris Brothers
Washington Band
Fairbank
Stanley Walter
Republican Party
Elknora
Chamber of Commerce
Trimble Club
County Hospital
Pres
Lebanon, Ohio
Rev
Dave Williams
Emma Riggins
Wm Wadsworth
Tites
Victor Zigler
Winfield
Ziglers
News
John Havers
Napier Dyer
Walter Hays
White River
Pickett, Pershing & CO
Epsom
Lillian Pearson
Oakland City
Opal Dow
Standiford
Marcelis Hindman
W T Scott
Frank Ailen
Alvin Pekins
Calvin Farkins
Family Sunday
Josephine Allen
Marjorie Scott
Ed Fisher
William Fisher
John Grove
Mary Grove
Osie Skomp
Sam Skomp
Flnora
George ‘Grove
Shelburn
Jake Myers
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