Bowman Reaches Nome: Alaskan Voyage Letter
A letter from Ermil Bowman of the Eldorado Propelling Co describes two weeks at sea aboard a windjammer after leaving San Francisco. He details foggy seas, calms and gales, near landfall in Alaska, rough crossings, and vivid observations of storms, wildlife, and long nights before reaching Nome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ermil Btowman
Alaska
Nome
Bowman
Eldorado Propeeing Co
San Francisco
Searmore
Pacific
Programs for Fox Hunters Meet Complete
The thirteenth annual Fox Hunters Meet programs are printed by the Odou Chamber of Commerce and distributed this week. They include the week long schedule from October 16 to 20 and are available at town spots or from Ed Keck. The front page features a photo of Stride ATV owned by John Bowman, a son of Bis Stride of Kentucky, who was badly injured after entangling in a wire fence. The event week promises many notable fox hounds and a bench show attracting attention throughout Gir state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odou Chamber of Commerce
Ed Keck
Stride Atv
John Bowman
Bis Stride
Kentucky
Reputis
Gir
Wedding bells and travel notes from a distant era
Fragmentary wedding and travel notes describe a ceremony involving Minnie Meese and partners, with mention of Perte Heute and Sir and oe al Kaat Agee. The text references a trip to Caibototagier Sutae Cine and Southerm Guggiei, with northern rail cemerised and Pieinville noted for an expensive four over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Meese
R. Pied
Gay i
Gowitladh
Sir
Southerm Guggiei
Pieinville
Oan
Hudson Man Under Trial For Murder In Daviess Circuit Court
Berry Hudson of South Washington stood trial in the Daviess circuit court Monday for the killing of Wm M. Gilkey of Washington. The homicide occurred April 16 after an altercation at Moose Hall during a meeting of the Miner’s Nation Wes in session. Hudson fired from five or six feet, the bullet entering Gilkey’s right eye and exiting toward the back of the head. Gilkey died about three hours later at Deverssonmeter hospital. Hudson, nabbed soon after, faces indictment for first degree crime in a case closely watched by local residents. Gilkey, 42, was a father of a son and daughter and a veteran constable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis McKee
Elmore
Walter Maden
Washington
R.D Arford
Madison
Irvin D. Smiley
van Buren
Steele Township
Berry Hudson
South Washington
Daviess Circuit Court
Wm. M. Gilley
Hudson
Sigey
Peur Gillee
de Verssonmrte Hospital
Gilkey
Jay Alves
Suurt Waoshindon
Poutoan
Gvine
Ghley
John Wesley Riggins Dies in Eaglesville
John Wesley Riggins of Van Buren township died at his home in Eaglesville on Friday September 7 after a paralytic stroke a week earlier. Born October 28 1955 he was 67. He married Evelyn Hackler on November 14 1880 and six children were born. survivors include Sam Riggins Mrs Logan Dant and Mrs Homer Myers. Funeral Sunday at 1 30 pm at the Eaglesville M E Church with Rev. E F Shake officiating and burial in Raglesville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley Riggins
van Buren Two
Eaglesville
Riggins
David Riggins
Evelyn Hackler
Sam Riggins
Logan Dant
van Buren Township
Homer Myers
Muncie
Illinois
Pole falls injures Madison Telephone worker Harold Hayes
Harold Hayes, wire chief for Madison Telephone Co, was severely injured when a supporting pole broke while he worked. He was taken home for medical exam amid breaks and contusions. Also mentioned are Florence Alabama visitors and a California summer return.
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Harold Hayes
Or. Madison Telephone Co
West Ghun
Walnut Street
Hcsp
Local Notes Highlight School Dresses and Visits
Mrs M B Ulrich visits Indianapolis while Pickett Pershing Co advertises pretty percale patterns for school dresses. The community shares travel to Rockport Illinois and Depauw University arrivals as families visit relatives and plan for fall terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pickett, Pickett & Co
Pickett, Pershing & Co
Chas. Kirk and Son
Cietuard A M. Williams
Grésucesne
Cletus
Depauw University
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Galden Gate
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Hawaii
Vlentian Islands
Sabin Gil
Vesternaus
Behring
Ier
Star Club Five Garros
Rei
Luis Morieit
Mickie
By Charles Sughroe
Mackie
Nourself
Cervus
Charles
Amos Osborne
Wiliam H. Lamb—Steele
John G. Sanford
Arthur B. Clark
Harrison
Frank Wickman
Roy Lynch
Dennis Dow—Bogard
William A Hart
Horse Thief Detective Association
John Riggins
Orsha Culmer
Florence
Alabpema
Jon Pe
Rexall
Fanny Wistte
Grand Dachhter
Fanny Louise Mitchell
California
Horne Weadnesdar
M. B. Ulrich
Indianapolis
Sam Longer
Maroon, Il
L.L. Reese
Rockport, Ill
L E. Cummings
Fairview Gardens, Elnora. In
Frank Correll
Brincella Rose
St. Bernice
Mabel Pershing
Mrs. Ervin Mode
Frank Bechtel
Grandma Bechtel
the Marsh
Joseph Bechtel
Sheldon Pershing
Fittle
Rebecca of
Battle Ground
J. W. Pershing
al G. Barnes Circus
Washingtoun
Orville Laughlin
Pauline
Newberry
H. L. Sommers
Martha Sommers
City
Roscoe Ashby
Herron
Harold Ashby
Robert Dearmin
Mrs. W. 4. Dearmin
Pauline Gore
Howard Luckes
Belford
J. W. Pershis
Catherine Seal
Marion McGrah
Naomi Laughlin
Broomington Fas
Indiana University
Chanter Brass
Pershing & de
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