Stever Callahan Dies A Beloved Local Farmer
Stever Y Callahan a longtime farmer died at his home two miles southwest of the city last Saturday Oct 16 He was born April 26 1852 near Bedford Lawrence Co and aged 68 He married Martha Cunningham in 1872 and had nine children five surviving He leaves a widow four children ten grandchildren and several siblings The Christian church member a funeral was held Monday at 10 am at the residence and burial followed at Walnut Hill Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stever Callahan
Stever Y. Callahan
Sietha and
Margaritta (Sears) Callahan
Bedford
Lawrence Co
Martha
Cunningham
Stever
Callahan
Anna Williams
Arlie Pershing
Daisy Kirk
Alva Y. Callahan
Wm. E
Madison Twp
James H
Odon
Peter
Martin Co
Grant
Muncie
Ind
Joseph
Vincennes
Ben Franklin
Wm. Cummings
George Messick
Daniel Ledgerwood
Christian Church
John Matthews
C. H. Buchanan
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Dry Warm Weather Boosts Local Crops Across Region
The past month of dry warm weather has ripened corn in the area with fields west of town nearing harvest. Yields are excellent and quality is good. Wheat looks healthy though rain is needed. Potatoes and especially sweet potatoes report enormous yields. Late pastures suffer from lack of rain.
Ogden and Greenwood Speak in City for Democratic Party
Judge Ogden and Arthur Greenwood of Washington delivered speeches here last Saturday night to advocate the Democratic Party. A large crowd gathered on Main Street to hear them after pre-speech band music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Ogden
Arthur Greenwood
Washingington
Democratic Party
Main Street
McCafferty and Browning Wed in Washington
Homer L. McCafferty of Washington and Miss Ruby Browning of this city were united in marriage last Tuesday October 12 at the home of Rev. Virgil Thompson pastor of the First Methodist church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Browning and has worked at Barkleys Department Store. The groom is the son of Mrs. John Becker and has been employed at Bakers Restaurant. They will reside at 217 Northeast Eleventh Street Washington after November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer L. McCafferty
Washington
Ruby Browning
Virgil Thompson
First Methodist Church of
Harrison Browning
Barkley’s
John Becker
Bakers
McCafferty
Northeast
Eleventh St
Local notes from Bloomington and nearby towns
Daily items include visits and moves: Mr and Mrs W T Dearmin spent Saturday at Bloomington. H B Ledgerwood and family move to Indianapolis this week. Eureka Mfg Co ad for straight salary to introduce Eureka Fgs Producer. Hog cholera cited with Hog Tone recommended. Selds anniversary for Cyrus and Isenogle. family celebration with 200 guests. Mrs B Prentiss of New York promoting Janteel at Odon Rexall Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka Mfg. Co
East St. Louis
Two Citizen Classes Shape Community Life
The piece contrasts two citizen classes in every community. One offers constructive criticism and practical improvement ideas, while the other proves destructive. It urges moving beyond critique to suggest concrete methods for correction and progress.
McGray Speaks Wednesday in Washington
Warren T. McCray republican gubernatorial candidate addressed the community at 11 30 Wednesday. A county delegation arrived by auto with fife drum corps and local band, with Attorney Adams and Mrs Vivian Wheatcraft speaking earlier. The delegation toured the county, dined, and returned to Washington at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren T. McCray
McCray
Adams
Vivian Wheatcraft
Wheatcraft
Rose Nugent
Washington
Elnora
Plainville
Madison Township Farmers Federation Elects Officers
Madison Township Farmers Federation meets at the school building Tuesday night October 26 for electing officers for the next year. All farmers urged to attend and show interest in their business by being present. President
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Township Farmers Federation
Funeral services held for Mrs Clara Suallen at U B church
The community gathered Tuesday morning for the funeral of Mrs. Clara Suallen at the U B church. James Stuffle recovered from illness and was out. John Myers conducted business in Terre Haute on Monday. Rev Catt of Eckerty visited James Evans Sunday night. Mrs. Carlos Hasler of Scotland visited Emma Riggins earlier in the week. Ek Stuffle attended Loogootee on Saturday. James E. Gilley visited from Washington on Monday to see the school. Payson Smiley and wife spent Sunday with Charley Trueblood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Suallen
U. B
John Myers
Terre Haute
Catt of Eckerty
James Evans
Carlos Hasler
Scotland
Emma Riggins Ek Stuffle
Loogootee
Palmer Seal Enrolls at Indiana Dental College in Indianapolis
Palmer Seal traveled to Indianapolis last week to begin study at Indiana Dental College, entering the program as a new student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Seal
Indianapolis
Indiana Dental College
Happenings About Town in This City
Walter Boyd and family from Terre Haute visited relatives here over Sunday. C E Weaver of Bicknell was in town Saturday. Mrs Edith Tannyhill returned to Linton after visiting relatives here. Mrs Cora Williams of Burns City was in town Tuesday. J F Deai spent early week with relatives at Stewardson Indiana. Lost small purse with over 3 dollars left at this office for reward. Mr and Mrs J E Garten and children visiting relatives in Indianapolis this week. Mr and Mrs Jas Callahan and daughter Nellie spent week end with relatives here. Ruth Hinshaw of Bedford visited Miss Blanche Pickett. Eva Deen Hoffman visited relatives in Linton. Wanted cider apples 1.00 per 100 lb delivered at mill Thursdays. The Madison Township Telephone Co asked for rate increases. Rates: business 2.00, residence 1.75, party line 1.50. Tablets of aspirin remind readers. Rexall Store next to P R Myers. The Senuine A D Co advertised. Rexall store noted. The Indiana Public Service Commission approved interstate express rate increase 26 percent except milk and cream. Urban express rates up about 40 percent. E E Gray purchased Sims property on West Main St. he will move to Odon. Berschei Williams of Burns City bought Grey farm for 250 per acre and will move there. Clothing Company Gov Goodrich proclamation urged churches to discuss education needs on Nov 7 to 16 statewide. Indiana ranked 17th in education. meetings to be held in each school corporation. city date to be announced. This is a pivotal campaign, urging wide support to boost Indiana education.
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E. E. Gray
Sims
West Main St
Grey
Odon
Berschei, Williams
Burns City
Williams
Indiana
Longtime resident Mrs Clara Luallen dies after long illness
Mrs Clara Ramsey Luallen of Van Buren township died at home on October 17 1920 after years of frail health. She was born September 17 1882 in Daviess County and married W A Luallen in 1898. Survived by husband six children two grandchildren one father a stepmother four half sisters two half brothers. Funeral at Ragiesville U B Church conducted by Ernest Roberts with burial in Ragiesville cemetery.
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Clara Ramsey Luallen
van Buren Township
Clara M. Ramsey
Leonard E
Alice E.ramsey
Daviess Co
W. A. Luall
Russell
Paul
Leonard J
James E
Roy
Ray Lola
Arthur
Edna Boyd
Indianapolis
Lola Stuckey
Eaglesville
Clesta Hart
Epsom
Gertrude
Emmerson
Harold
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Card of Thanks for support during sickness and death
We express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted us during the illness and death of our husband and father. Gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Thompson, the choir, the minister Rev. H. Buchanan, pallbearers, floral contributors, and Eva Miller for dismissing her school to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Thompson
Co. H. Buchanan
Eva Miller
Slinkards Visit Reason Bennett Family
Fred Slinkard of Worthington and Mrs. Sam Slinkard of Newberry visited Reason Bennett and family yesterday. Mr and Mrs Alex O dell returned Monday from a visit with relatives at Farmersburg and Jasonville.
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Fred Slinkard
Worthington
Sam Slinkard
Newberry
Reason Bennett and Family
Alex O’dell
Farmersburg
Jasonville
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Ogden
Greenwood
Mrs. W. T. Dearmin
Bloomington
H. B. Ledgerwood
Howard Arnold
Little Son
J. R. Sears
M B
Ulrich & CO
Cyrus Isenogle
Lyons
Isenogle
B. Prentiss
New York
United Drug Co
Odon Rexall
Rexall
Per
The
McGray
Raglesville
James Stuffle
James E. Gilley
Payson Smiley
Charley Truebloods
Madison Township
Pleasant Hill Church
Earl Freed
Henry Connell
Rev. J. W. McMurtry
Trula Sims Palmer Bechtel
Mount Olive S.5
Dorothy Dearmin
J. A McCoy
Milton Herron
A. B
Harding Separa
S.S
Cox
Hee Ewe
Harding Pewee Herder
Etme Seetar Eens Essnes
MHS
Asa Haig
Odon Music Store
Rev
Shake Ben Helm
Wm. Bair
Walter Boyd
C. E. Weaver
Bicknell
Edith Tannyhill
Linton
Cora Williams
J. F. Deai
Stewardson, IN
J. E. Garten
Jas. Callahan
Nellie
Ruth Hinshaw
Blanche Pickett
Eva Deen Hoffman
W.R. Neeremex
Madison Township Telephone Co
State Public Utilities Commission
Senuine A. D. Co
R. F. Myers
American Railway Express Co
Indiana Public Service Commission
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