Daviess County Farmers Union Plans State Meeting Delegation
A special Daviess County Farmers Union meeting selected eleven delegates for Indiana's state convention to be held in Washington. The event will draw four to five hundred delegates from across the state and run for a single day with national officers in attendance. rooms will be found for visitors and members cover their own expenses.
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Farmers Union of
Daviess County
Washington
Geerdengate
Farmers Union
Indiana
Daviess County Swept by Storm
A strong late night storm hit Daviess County with high winds and rain. Damage occurred in Plainville and Washington including a broken plate glass window at Jacob Fairhurst and roof damage to farm outbuildings. T. E. Littell suffered major losses as a brick building wall collapsed.
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Jacob Fairhurst
T. E. Littell
Mr. Littell
Daughters of Emanuel Hamerick Win Prizes at Loogootee Show
The Hamerick daughters won multiple prizes at the Loogootee horse show last week. Miss Nona took second in best lady drive, Miss Susie placed third in best lady drive, and Miss Mary finished third in best lady rider. Susie also won first prize for best bread, with the bread made from Odon Milling Co flour.
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Emanuel Hamerickhense
Loogootee
Nona
Susie
Miss Mary
Odon Milling Co
Marriage License Issued in Bloomfield District
A marriage license was issued last week at Bloomfield to Frepteward of Elnora and Thel Chau wins of Jasonville.
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Bloomfiel
Elnora
Biss
Thel Chau
Remarkable 1107 Year Old Woman Visits Bedford County
The county notes Mrs. Ritilia Ritkinson is said to be the oldest resident, reportedly vigorous and alert with strong sight and memory despite being deficient in one ear. She lives with her 70 year old son and enjoys small household tasks.
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Wm. Ritkinson
Home Craft Tips From November Farm Journal
Practical timeless advice covers baking tests for cake and turkey, egg substitutes, damp weather protection, hot water bag care, tooth care, linen drying, and feather management for pillows and bedding. Includes cautions about r fatal cracking teeth and easy methods from a vintage home section.
Runaway Horse Damages Buggy in Washington
A frightened horse crashed a buggy driven by Joe Purcell and his daughter on Friday in Washington. Purcell was hurt in the fall, initially feared to have a broken back, but he returned home Saturday evening. His daughter suffered no injuries.
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Washington
Joe Purcell
Will Dedicate School Building In Steele Township
Steele Township to dedicate a newly completed high school at Plainville with 270 pupils enrolled, 50 in the high school department. State Superintendent Alley will visit November 11 for dedication and inspection. if approved, a state commission will certify the township high school, the first in this area. Building features include concrete foundations, large basement, modern heating, ventilation and lighting. Superintendent O. M. Shekell and Principal A. P. Westhafer are noted for strong leadership.
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Steele Township
Plainville
Alread
Sioun
Alley
O. M. Shekell
Indiana University
The
Central Normal College
A. P. Westhafer
Daviess County
Ditch Sale Sealed in Bogard Township Transfer
Surveyors Annen Saturday sold the Ryan ditch in Bogard township to Ryan Bros for 837 dollars. The ditch runs 5432 feet and buyers have until June 1 to complete it, with a possible fall completion if high water does not impede work.
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Annen
Ryan Ditch
Bogard Township
Ryan Bros
Quail Season Opens November 10 Amid Hunting Concerns
The article warns of rising hunting activity as the quail season opens on November 10. It urges caution for quail populations facing increased danger from hunters and firearm use in the area.
The Youth's Companion Season of Long Evenings Promotion
In the season of long evenings The Youth's Companion offers a rich weekly package with 25 articles by renowned writers and many short pieces. A sample article Winter Gardening demonstrates Alaska friendly hobbies. Subscribe now for $1.75 to receive remaining 1909 issues and a 1910 Venetian Calendar lithographed in thirteen colors.
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Alaska
Companion
Notice on Paper Label Warns About Subscription Due
A paper label on mail or delivery warns readers to check the label for subscription status and due date. It urges renewal to prevent service interruption and emphasizes account details may be shown on the label.
Local Notes From the Week Include Visits and Tragedy
J B Anderson of near Eaglesville visited on business. Wind damage affected corn and fence Friday. A L Huff from near Elnora delivered oil here late week. F W Allen and wife from near Otland visited relatives Sunday. Mr Wir and Mrs Ode Padgett visited Bramble area Sunday. Grandma Poindexter is at M P Kutch’s for winter. J D Laughlin from Oden came to see his ill brother. Nell Kutch and sister visited Al Toon’s family Sunday. Mrs J T Osborn, ill with consumption, died Monday evening at six. Funeral by Rev Siurp of Elnora. She leaves a husband and three sons. Mr and Mrs J B Kutch spent Sunday with Andrew Armstrong.
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J.D. Laughlin
Oden
Funere
Siurp
Elnora
Great-grandfather visits Salem to meet great-grandchild
The Rev. and Mrs. L. B. Johnson travel to Salem Illinois to meet their three month old great-grandchild. Mr. Johnson, aged fifty seven, is noted as oldest in a fourth generation line. He married early and his descendants continued the pattern.
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Salem
Mr. Johnson
Johnson
Washington Herald
Taylorsville Postmaster Job Open After Resignation
The Taylorsville post office near Columbus seeks a new postmaster after Gaston Fulp resigned to avoid 3 AM mail duties. An examination for applicants was held recently but drew no candidates.
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Taylorsville
Columbus
Gaston Fulp
Fulp
Hayes Sells Farm Property on North Spring Street
D W Hayes sold his house on North Spring Street and 45 acres of land to Charles Mount. The property is described as one of the prettiest locations in Odon. Robert Chandler retains it rent free until March 1 1910 and Mount will gain possession after that date.
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D. W. Hayes
North Spring Street
Charles Mount
Odon
Robert Chandler
Mr. Mount
Surprise at M. E. church for Rev Eig Lewis family
Members and friends gathered at the parsonage Monday to surprise Pastor Eig Lewis and his family. A short musical program was given on the lawn as a large group shared gifts and warm welcomes.
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M. E
Eig. T
Lewis
Even the Cat Knows Greek in Columbus
Lakarako brothers, Greek language makers, showcase animals trained to understand Greek. A horse trained to respond in Greek aided an ice wagon, and a dog now understands more Greek than many college students studying the language. The men also train a cat, three rabbits, and a hunting dog in Greek commands.
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Lakarako
Columbus
Griger
Plainville Visitors and Local Church Meetings Noted
Sherman Carroll of Elnora and John Hinkle of Plainville visited this week. Rev. Henry Denbo of Plainville conducts meetings here. Local residents Williams, Allen, Morgan and Carroll were seen in Washington and nearby areas. Oliver Carroll plans no sale next Thursday and Will prove trial to Alonutaunn.
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Oliver Carroll
Alonutaunn
Bloomfield Opens Graded Schools After Diphtheria Epidemic
Bloomfield graded schools reopened Monday after a closure caused by a diphtheria outbreak. Officials report the disease is now under control with only one new case since the schools closed.
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Bloomfield
Telegram From Burns City To Elnora Recipient
Roscoe Conklin Sims, telegraph operator at Burns City, sends a message to Gladys Morton Cole of Elnora.
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Roscoe Conklin Sims
Burns City
Gladys Morton Cole
Elnora
When Not to Wash the Face
A St Louis beauty specialist urges travelers to avoid washing the face while traveling to promote equality among travelers. The piece argues cleanliness should be consistent whether in a Pullman stateroom or riding in trucks, linking good grooming to democracy.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Republic
Local Notes Paint Quiet Village Life Amid Ailments And Faith
RAGLESVILLE NEWS reports Mrs. Elijah Chestnut is in poor health and typhoid cases for Mrs. Ira Evans and her daughter Maud. Harry Walker plans a southern winter due to health. Keck visited near Bramble. Merrifield family moved to John L. Beasley’s southeast farm. A Byrer son died Monday after a brief illness. a hailstorm tore coins off fields Friday night. Schools resumed after scarlet fever closure. A large St Joseph church crowd witnessed first communion with 31 children. Confirmation given by Rt. Rev. Dennis O Donaghue with local clergy assisting.
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St. Joseph's
T. FE
Stanton Zave
Fisr
Dennis O'Donaghue
Chatard
Indianapolis
Tt. O'Donaghue
Loogootee
J. McCabe
St.Mary’s
Ay TR Stanton
Train Delays Prompt Quip About Almighty
A traveler waiting four hours in Shannonville between Toronto and Montreal asks a railman about arrival times. The clerk responds with a witty line noting that even the Almighty does not know. The report cites the New York Press.
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Agony
Shannonville
Canada
Toronto
Montreal
New York Press
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L. C. airBride, Washington Town
J. D. Elkins
Elmore
O. D. Forsythe
van Buren
T. V. Gallagher
Reeve
George Hunter
Harrison
H. D. Simonas
Veale
Eliott Lissey
Bozard
John W. Goulwin
Ote le F.N. Hunter
Bari
U.S. Allen
J. E. Hayes
Delegee
Cole
Foundry
Grant Myers
Barr Township
Loyd Clark
Hivugomery
Ici
Afontgomery
Jasonville
Bedford
Nou. Bachinscuet Cust
Ritelia
Wominity Wisdeni
Cap WaPo
Ely Fk
Obie Wollieuch Sea Indus
Farm Journal
Azito
Aveiing
Ditch
Boston
Mass
J. B. Anderson
Eaglesville
A. L. Huff
Oli
F.W. Allen and Wife
Near
Otland
Wir
Ode Padgett
Bramble
Grandma Poindexter
M. P. Kutch’s
Nell Kutch
al Toon
J. T. Osborn
J. B. Kuteh
Andrew Armstrong
L. B. Johnson
D. W. Hayes Sells
A. JoHiff & Co
Odon, Indiana
Odon Realty DO
Cornettsville
Sherman Carroll
Andy Myers
Near Fairview
Henry Denbo
John Hinkle
Leo Williams
van Allen
Omer Fleenor
Will Morgan of
George Summit
Washington Saturany
Tateel
Adios
Ana i Latretl
Phatavilte
Carlton Lee
Sugazhi
Bloomfield School
Raglesville
Elijah Chestnut
Ira Evans
Maud
Harry Walker
Here
Henry Merrifield
John L. Beasley
John J. Pate
Loogoo
Prank Byrér
Nae
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