A Summer Week of Historic Dates 1813–1860
A list of notable events spanning August and September across centuries. Massacre at Fort Mims in 1813, Thiers named president in 1871, Avon sunk by Wasp in 1814, Sherman in Atlanta in 1864, Harney defeats Sioux in 1855, Continental Congress meets in 1774, Coburg meeting against French aggression in 1860.
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Fort Mims
M. Thiers
French Republic
Sherman
Atlanta
Hood
Harney
First
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
Coburg
Rhode Island Reds Chick Stock For Sale In Indiana
On April 1 we received 50 rose comb Rhode Island Red chicks from Midlothian Poultry Farms. Our stock is class A with trap nest records over 200 eggs per year. We have excess cockerels offered far below farm prices, available for inspection in Odon Indiana. Sept 1 1915.
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Rhode Island
Midlothian
Finley Park, JR
Making Marriage a Success Through Courtship and Care
The article argues most divorces stem from neglecting marriage love which thrives on courtship behaviors. It emphasizes continual renewal of affection through appreciation praise courtesy and tender service. It urges self improvement and ongoing courting as the only reliable path to lasting happiness.
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Pat Go
New Norwegian Law Targets Idlers and Beggars
A sweeping Norwegian statute authorizes police to warn able bodied men who refuse work and limit community relief. Offenders and dependents may be directed to workhouses for up to three years, with strict rules for tramps and a possible appeal to higher courts. A separate note recalls Salem’s Old Peabody Banquet Hall slated for remodeling after a storied 1870 origin.
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England
Labor Bureau
Humorous Tobacco Records From A Longtime Smoker
The article notes extreme tobacco use, citing an elderly man who smoked 628 719 cigars in 45 years averaging 88 daily. It compares to Mynheer Van Klees known as the King of the Smokers who reportedly smoked up to ten pounds of tobacco weekly before dying at an advanced age.
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Vienna
F Lendon
Mynheer van Klees
Good Hope Church Sunday Schedule
Sunday school at 9 30 morning service at 10 30 evening service at 7 15 Epworth League at 7 30 p m Preaching each alternate Sunday at 3 o clock.
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Epworth League
Good Hope
Evangelist Roy L Brown Leads Sept. Series at Christian Church
A series of meetings began at the Christian church September 1 led by Rev Roy L Brown a noted evangelist with seven years in the field. He is assisted by R Leighton Brown a cornetist and the song service will be in charge of Evangelist William Leigh. Choir practice Friday 7 45 Bible School Sunday 9 30 Junior meeting 2 00. Christian Endeavor Thursday 7 30.
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Christian Endeavor
The
Christian Church
Roy L Brown
R. Leighton Brown
William Leigh
U B Church Announcements Sunday Services Schedule
Odon line up includes Sunday school at 9 30 morning preaching at 7 30 Junior Sunday at 2 00 Christian Endeavor Tuesday 7 30 Prayer meeting Wednesday 7 30 Choir Friday 7 45 Pleasant Hill schedule lists Sunday School 1 30 Preaching 2 45 and Christian Endeavor 7 30.
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ODON
Christian Endeavor
A New Pastor for Odon Charge
The Indiana conference of the United Brethren church held its eighty seventh session at New Albany. A large class of ministers was received and three were ordained elder. Rev Ernest Roberts, pastor of Odon charge, is described as a strong preacher and promising pastor. He arrives as a stranger but will soon lead the work and welcomes the membership to greet him at Sunday services.
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Indiana
United Brethren Church
New Albany
Rey
Eaglesville
Ernest Roberts
Odon
Remarkable Women who Lived as Men Across History
The article recounts several women who dressed as men to join military or public life. Dr James Barry, born female, rose to Inspector General of the Army Medical Department and died in 1865. Mother Ross, Mary Yess era, and Sophie Apitzsch are noted for disguises, duels, battles, and eventual punishment or obscurity.
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James Barry
Kensal Green Cemetery
London
Army
Fremese
Chelsea Hospital
Christian Davis
Mother Ross
Earl of Orkney
Donowert
Sophie Sabine Apitzsch
Lunzenau
Saxony
Kerl. Marlitz
Herr Volkman
Sophie Apitzsch
Sophie
Joanna
Special Services at Plainville Churches
Next Sunday September 5 special day across the Plainville M E circuit with services at Cornettsville 10 30 a m Dr F H Wood preaches at Epsom 10 30 a m and at Plainville 7 30 p m Dr W S Rader preaches at Plainville 3 p m Rev A G Carrell preaches at ysom 7 30 p m
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Plainville M. E
Cornettsville
F. H. Wood
Epsom
Plainville
W. S. Rader
A. G. Carrell
Ysom
Reverend and Mrs Deal Visit Newberry Friends
Reverends O M Deal and wife Andrea from Newberry visited Mr and Mrs Frank Deal last weekend, sharing a friendly call and renewing acquaintances in the community.
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O. M. Deal
Endrea of
Newberry
Birs
Frank Deal
Insanity and Descendants Professor arguments against hereditary doom
Professor Wagner von Jannegg argues that descendants of insane or sick parents need not inherit insanity. He cites statistics by Keller and Diem showing little hereditary insanity and urges hygienic living to avoid fear-driven decline. He denies inevitability of inherited mental illness and calls for broad publication of these views.
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Wagner von Jannegg
Keller and Diem
Present Day Honeymoon Innovation in Social Circles
Keen observers note newly married couples scale back honeymoons from extended trips to three or four days. Wealthy pairs shrink hotel expenses while common sense prevails. Some couples even spend weekends at popular getaways inviting friends for bridge and theatre parties back home.
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Paris
Bridge Over
London
Town Paper Seeks Buyer's Catalogue Role
A reader advocates treating the home town paper as a shopping catalogue. He notes ads with prices attract interest and mentions a visit by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cargall and their son from Bicknell to see Mrs. Cargall's parents Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hewitt.
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Joe Cargall
Little Son of Bicknell
Bechtel Returns Home From Sandborn Plastering
W. H. Bechtel came back from Sandborn on Wednesday after several days spent plastering at a local project.
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W. H. Bechtel
Sandborn
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Jounn Journal
Onon
Postoffice A
Evie
Toots
Winsury
M. Keck
Odon, Indiana
Norway
Peabody
Salem
Essex Street
Francis Peabody
Prince Arthur
Queen Victoria
George Peabody
Knights of the Bath
Westminster Abbey
M. E. Church
W. R. Thom
Allen C. Trusty
U. B
Pleasant Hill
Mary
A. m
Tie Odon Cirug Go., Inc
Ts O
Asa Haig
M. B. Ulrich &Co
Nyal
Odon Drug Co
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