Calendar Fragments Mention Battles and Births Across Centuries
A compact slate of dated events appears including deaths, births, and notable military actions. Entries reference General Worle in Quebec 1759 and the Battle of Antietam in 1962 alongside other landmark dates such as Taft born 1857 and Washington's farewell address 1796.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vay
Chapuitenee
Worle
Quebec
Constantinople
City of Mexico
United States
Wenesday
Taft Oorn
Samuel Adams
Antietam
Capitol
Washington
First Day of School Sparks Nostalgia and Hope
A nostalgic reflection on the first day of school, describing children in bowing and blue outfits, anxious parents, and the shared excitement of new pencils, books, and uniforms. The piece urges understanding gentle discipline and parental support to ease a child’s entry into the classroom and broader world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bingham
Snall
Papa
Democratic barbecue to be held at Eastside Park Washington
The second district Democrats plan a day long barbecue at Eastside Park Washington on Thursday September 30 featuring an automobile parade and addresses by prominent speakers. Dr O K McKittrick named general chairman to hire an expert for the barbecue dinner to be served free with L H Stuckey as township banquet chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastside
Washington
O. K. McKittrick
L. H. Stuckey
Daviess County
RAGLESVILLE H S opens. staff changes and visits noted
Raglesville High School began Monday with Paul Alitchell of Winamac as teacher. Other schools start next Monday. Rev Key moved his family to Plainville Friday. Fay Herndon of Illinois visits relatives. Co op telephone stockholders held quarterly meeting Saturday night. Amy Overton resigns as switchboard operator. Rena Riggins elected to fill place. Genevieve Flinn to Mooney to teach high school. Rev Meec Williams of Ezkerly visited and will move his family here. Ernest Zimmerman and others attended institute in Washington. John Raney from Logansport buys mules. Arnie Wadsworth enters Odon high school Monday. Rev and Mrs Todd of near Odon visited Evans Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Alitchell
Winamac
Co-Operative Telephone System
Amy Overton
Rena Riggins
Meec Williams
Ezkerly
U. B. Church
Sunday Service Schedule Note
A church text states preaching occurs on alternate Sundays at 3 o'clock.
Carisean Church Service and Choir Practice Notice
Church notice lists Rev. Allen C. Trusty as minister with Christian Endeavor on Thursday at 7:30 and choir practice Friday at 7:00. October 5 events include a Sunday service and evening activities led by Fay Euner and other locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Suvidaw
Bitke & T Pe
Ernests Pastoral Sunday Service Amid Fusions
A fragmented notice lists Ernest ERTS, Pastor, and A B GiukCy AMG in a Sunday service fusion event. Details are sparse and unclear due to garbled OCR.
Elizabeth Spring Howard Obituary
Elizabeth Spring Howard born February 24 1748 in Hulmes Ohio died September 5 1915 at age 67 years 6 to 10 days She married Austin D Howard of Allen Indiana and lived in Indiana except six years in Missouri Daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth Spring one of 17 children Six brothers served in the Civil War four died two survived Survived by husband two children Bert and Frances and siblings including Solomon S Spring A J Spring A G Spring Mrs Sarah Kersteter Mrs Abbie McCormick and many relatives and friends mourn her loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Spring Howard
Hulmes
Ohio
Austin D. Howard
Allen, Co
Ind
Indiana
Missouri
Joseph
Elizabeth Spring
Bert
Frances
Solomon S. Spring
Loudonville
A. J. Spring
A. G. Spring
Sarah Kersteter
Millersburg
Abbie McCormick
Dayton
Los
Local social notes from Southern Bosard region
Alf Myers drove to Washington Monday. Ernest Keller and wife visited Mason Webber and family Sunday. Elza Grove of Loogootee passed through this locality Sunday en route to Bicknell. Roscoe Myers and sister Edith, and Miss Mattie Faith visited friends at Washington Friday. Dan Brock of Brooklyn visited his mother Mrs. Brock from Friday until Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Aldo York and children visited her mother Mrs. Brock Saturday night and Sunday. Miss Ethel Grove returned home Saturday after a visit with her brother Elza Grove and wife of Loogootee. Ruth and Margaret Brock visited Corda and Ethel Grove Sunday. Clarence McCall drove to the county seat Friday. George Osmo and daughter Bonnie of Washington passed through this vicinity Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elza
Loogootee
Bicknell
Roscoe Myers
Edith
Mattie Faith
Washington
Dan Brock
Brooklyn
Mrs. Brock
Aldo York
Cildren
Mrs Brock
Ethel Grove
Elza Grove
George Osmo
Bonnie
Sunday Calls and Local Visits In Elnora Area
Mr. and Mrs. Will Cox visited Abe Hasler on Sunday. Dora and Dennis York visited David Asdel on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Mac Flinn with ser. Russell of Elnora passed through Sunday in their car. Elbett Denny returned from Indianapolis Sunday. Mrs. Lafe Kirk of Elnora spent Wednesday with her parents. Georgia Martin visited horse folks over Sunday. Edith McElroy visited friends at Newberry and attended the homecoming. School began here Monday. Mrs. Frank Thompson spent Wednesday with her daughter Mrs. Roy Skemp. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bowman with son Delos and the Flinns visited John Hendersons Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Flinn
Ser. Russell
Elnora
Lafe Kirk
Will Henderson
Frank Bowman
Delos
Plainville Woman Injured in Runaway Near Bicknell
Mrs Albert Burkhardt formerly Miss Jennie Stites of Plainville broke an arm when a buggy overturned after a horse spooked by an oncoming auto. Mr Burkhardt and child escaped with minor injuries while the uninjured child received no harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Burkhardt
Jennie Stites
Plainville
Bicknell
Teachers Institute at Washington Opens Preparatory Session
The Daviess county teachers held a preliminary institute at East Walnut street school in Washington on Saturday. The event focused on Washington teachers with talks and discussions. Miss Rena Dearmin spoke on Young People's Reading Circle Books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess County
East Walnut Street
Washington
Rena Dearmin
Sunday Visits and Local Picnic Gatherings
First Creek residents Mrs W Richardson and husband visited Will Richardson. Hewitt Stout and children stayed with Brnest Walls near Newberry. Alma Toon and Ruth spent time with Dan Storm and wife. Joe Carr and daughter visited Martin county relatives. Murl Laughlin Edith Elva Barrett hosted by Florence Richardson. J B Dalton visited Meville. Oscar Tall family at Newberry picnic. Marie Toon attended Bedford circus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Hewitt Stout
Newberry
Alma Toon
Ruth
Dan Storm
Joe Carr
Martin County
Murl Laughlin
Edith and
Elva Barrett
Florence Richardson
Plainville Social Notes Ring With Family Visits
Miss Thresa Chestnut spent Saturday night and Sunday with her parents near Odon. Mr and Mrs James sister and family visited Miz and Mrs Leo Godwin and family. The Plainville canning factory is running a large force. Mrs Cora Passwater visited Mrs Mat Berks. The Misses Mattie and Julia Snider called on Miss Pearl Berks. A large crowd attended the funeral of William Fletcher. Miss Iva Tucker returned home after a week with grandmother Mrs Mary Goodwin. Geo Tomey and son Charles visited his brother W A Tomey. W A Tomey is reported no better. Elza Grove of Loogootee spent Sunday with cousin Art McGuire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thresa Chestnut
Odon
James
Miz
Leo Godwin
Iva Tucker
Mary Goodwin
Bennington School Opens as Children Welcome New Teacher
R Elmer Killion bought 350 sheep in Denver. Silvester Hackler spends the week in St. Louis. The Bennington school opened Monday with Miss Hazel Clinton as teacher and the children express happiness with her instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R Elmer Killion
Denver
Colorado
Silvester Hackler
St. Louis
Bennington
Hazel Clinton
Notice of Commissioner Sale of Real Estate in Indiana
The Daviess circuit court appoints a commissioner to sell Mary C. Fisher et al ex parte partition property. On Saturday October 2 1915 at 1 5 p m the land in Indianatown Daviess county will be offered at public auction. The property totals 60 acres in section 13 township 4 north range 6 west with terms 1 2 cash and remaining in two equal installments at 6 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess
Mary C. Fisher
Daviess County
Indianatown
William H. Chestnut
Mattingly & Myers
Commissioner Sale Notice for Daviess Court Property
The commissioner appointed by the Daviess circuit court will sell real estate in the matter before the court. The notice indicates official action to liquidate property under judicial process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daviess
Land Auction in Odon for 1915 Partition Sale
Daniel G. Seneff et al ex parte petition for partition directs sale of Lot 9 in Harvey Smiley's addition to Odon Daviess County Indiana. Auction at Oden Realty Company office on September 28 1915 at 2 pm with terms one third cash balance in two notes due in 6 and 9 months, secured by mortgage and deed, costs to purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel G. Seneff Et al
Oden Realty Company
Oden
Indiana
Daviess County
To-Wit
Harvey Smiley
Odon
John
Harry E. Crouse
Mattingly & Alyers
Business Chance Fosala Cre Shop Shoes
In town of 200 near lake and resort, one shoe store exists. Falls under a corner location with $1,500 Greek value and reasonable rents. No groceries. Address Lock box 34, Silver Lake, Ind. 917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fosala
Silver Lake
Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Co-operative Telephone
Flint-Kyle
Jxo, B. Stotts, Pabticker
Barr
Daniel Carlin
Bogard
Joseph Ryan
Steele
John Bynum
Harrison
Bernard Gillooly
Reeve
D. S. Jackman
Madison
Joseph M. Ledgerwood
Veale
Harry Grube
van Buren
M. O. Pate
Elmore
Silas Ketchem
Raglesville
Key
Fay Herndon
Illinois
Genevieve Flinn
Mooney
Ernest Zimmerman
A. M. Clark
Paul Mitchell
Gladys Dyal
Lisse Wadsworth
Ada Evans
Agnes Pate
Institute
John Raney
Arnie Wadsworth
W. RF. Thom, Fastor
Epworth League
Good Hope
Carisean Church
Allen C. Trusty
Yeatti Vtay
A. B. GiukCy
AMG i Guay Demerts
Ernest Erts
Kristian Endeavor
Bosard
Alf Myers
Ernest Keller
Mason Webber
Family
Ruth and
Margaret Brock
Corda
Clarence McCall
Scotland
Will Cox
Abe Hasler
Dora
Dennis York
David Asdel
Elbett Denny
Indianapolis
Georgia Martin
Edith McElroy
Frank Thompson
Roy Skemp
Teachers Institute AT
First Creek
W. & Richardson
Near Odon
Will Richardson
Mrs. J. B. Dalton
Meville
Oscar Tall
Garnet
Marie Toon
Bedford
Cora Passwater
Mat Berks
Mattie
Julia Snider
Miss Pearl Berks
Geo. Tomey
Charles
W. A. Tomey
Art Mcuuire
Cooper & Brady’s
CAS Grocery
Burns City
Will Dove
Hewett Stout
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