Tragic Pony Accident Claims Walter O'Dell
Walter O'Dell, about eleven, died Sunday afternoon after a pony owned by C. & Pershing bolted. His foot snagged in a stirrup, the pony dragged him through streets until his head struck a post, killing him. Funeral Monday at the M E Church with Rev. C C Lowther delivering a tribute. Walter, son of Wm R and Annie O'Dell, was a bright, kind, studious boy and a devoted Sunday School member. He often visited his father's barber shop, shouting Shine, now a memory.
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C. &. Pershing
Walter
Walnut Hill Cemetery
Wm. R
Annie O'Dell
M. E
Thou Rulest With a Loving Hand Poem of a Mother's Loss
A mother reflects on the sudden death of her son, describing his bright counts and song like memories. She recalls the boyish joys, the pain of loss, and seeks comfort in faith, asking the great Ruler to speak peace and explain the unfathomable mercy.
J. G. Ray Fired as Bedford General Agent
Jesse G. Ray formerly Bedford Agent of the Evansville and Richmond and General Agent of the Southern Indiana was ousted by the new Southern Indiana superintendent. The change brings Chicago and Eastern Illinois control while many C. and E. I. men fill roles. Ray declined resignation. a replacement will be named late this week.
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Jesse G. Ray
Bedford
Evansville
Richmond
Southern Indiana Railroad
Southern Indiana
Indiana
Chicago
Illinoia
Jesse Ray
Bryan's Tour Draws Big Crowds Across Indiana
W. J. Bryan travels Indiana drawing large crowds as he delivers fourteen speeches on the first day at Brazil Terre Haute Sullivan Linton Hedford Mitchell Loogootee Washington Vincennes Princeton Oakland City Elberfeld Evansville. He remains the leading figure and top orator of his party at age thirty seven attracting fervent support.
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W. J. Bryan
Indiana
Brazil
Terre Haute Sullivan
Linton
Hedford
Mitchell
Loogootee
Washington
Vincennes
Princeton
Oakland City
Elberfield
Telephone Manners Reveal True Natures of Callers
The telephone girl notes that people reveal character fastest over phone. She observes prominent women flare up when told an impossible request and hotel guests use foul language when things go wrong. Yet many big men show notable consideration.
Indiana trustees allowed to transport pupils at public cost
State superintendent Fassett A. Cotton discusses township trustees may transport school children at public expense. He cites that while not explicit in Indiana law, trustees have clear rights to provide conveyance to schools. He notes central schools aid organization but widen travel. a 1899 law and attorney general opinion support such transportation.
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Fassett A. Cotton
State Superintendent of Public
Indiana
General Assembly of
Davies County Tax Records Show Shrunken Debt and Stable Finances
A historical survey shows Davies county under Republican control since 1890 with debt paid down after a courthouse fire, tax rate reduced from 63 to 30.65 cents by 1906, and total county funds spent 1905 at 58,584.75. It notes two funds, county and township assessment, governing expenses over ten years with significant savings in the later period.
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Davies County
Court House
County Fund
Circuit Court
Board of Review
Reform School
For Sale or Rent J M Crooke Residence on Main Street
Property offered for sale or rent on Main Street. Prospective buyers or renters should see W C Garten at once to arrange viewings and discuss terms.
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J. M. Crooke
Main Street
Sizing Up a Stingy Man
A humorous tale describes two dollars in a till arguing about their owner. The bills joke that money talks and that a stingy man may abuse a wife though often squeezes the dollar but not the spouse. The piece uses a folk talking point on cash and character.
Card of Thanks for Wm and Annie O'Dell's Bereavement
We extend heartfelt thanks to the many dear friends who kindly assisted us and offered sympathy in the death and burial of our dear boy Walter O'Dell.
Officers Elected for M. E. Sunday School
Tuesday evening the M. E. Sunday School elected officers. Supt J K McCarter. Asst Supt Alex O Dell. Sec y Mabel Chinn. Asst Sec Hazel Crooke. Treas Wallace Smiley. Librarians Orpha Culmer and Fay McCoy. Asst Librarians Boyd Torphy and Mason Crooke. Organist Wallace Smiley. Cherister Mrs J C Mitchell. Supt Cradie Rollcoze Culmer.
Old Soldier Frank Childs Dies in Washington
Frank Childs, an old Civil War veteran, died in Washington on Thursday. He served in the same company as George Abraham, 8S. A. Taylor, J. P. Taylor, J. Phipps, Wm. Briner and the late Dr. Harvey Taylor.
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Frank Childs
Washington
George Abraham
A. Taylor
J. P. Taylor
J. Phipps
Wm. Briner
Harvey Taylor
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W. C. Garten
Union Made Car
Harts
Ren
Pickett & Morrison
Earth
First National Bank
Odon, Indiana
W. S. Haig General Store
Haig
Duce and
Edward Froelich
Mexico
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Verdark
Kansas
M. K. & T. Railroad
Pulman
Bennett G Laughlin
J. K. McCarter
Alex O'Dell
Sec’y
Mabel Chinn
Asst
Sec
Hazel Crooke
Treas
Wallace Smiley
Orpha Culmer
Fay
McCoy
Boyd Torphy
Mason Crooke
Cherister
J. C. Mitchell
Cradie
Rollco3ze Culmer
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