Maud Name and Montgomery Mules Case Heard
A dispute over possession of Montgomery mules ended with Parker awarded full ownership and Lane facing possible charges for assault and battery. Goff paid Lane 270 cash for the animals, later sold to Parker for 700, with an oral contract and no further action planned by Goff. Separate governor Hanly defends prompt action against public officers, stating successors will be chosen within thirty days if proof of misconduct is found.
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Goff
Lane
Parker
Edgar Spurgeon Dead in Martin County
Charles Edgar Spurgeon born September 20 1873 in Van Boren township died September 15 1905 in Martin county aged 30 years 1 month 26 days. He married Beulah Hall October 5 19 and they had two children Russell aged 2 and Edgar Vernon aged 1 month. Funeral services at Christian Church in Odon Sunday at three o'clock. Burial Walnut Hill. He leaves a wife two children two brothers and one sister.
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Charles Edgar Spurgeon
Charles
Sarah Spurgeon
van Borer
Township
Martin County
Hall
Russel
Edgar Vernon
Tain
Odon
C.H. Buchanan
Walnut Hill
Oklahoma and Statehood Vision in Maston Essay
From Clarence H. Maston in the American Monthly Review of Reviews, the piece argues Oklahoma as a vigorous western commonwealth poised for rapid growth on statehood day. It compares population potential to existing states and notes future political shifts with Texas capacity and western expansion.
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Hirnogas
California
Fagland
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Oklahoma
Clarence H. Maston
American Nonethly Review of
Farming Made Pleasant in the Palous Wheat Region
Vignettes from the Palous wheat area depict rural life with light humor. A farmer on a sulky plow pauses to greet a neighbor with a cigar and a cent perfect, while another visits a bank asking about a neighbor’s travel plans. The banker confirms the neighbor recently left Atlantic for Newport and will be away a week.
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Palous
Jobo
Atlantic
Newport
Obituary for Nancy Jane Pewter of Corny Cosheeton County Ohio
Nancy Jane Pewter, deeply noted for her faith and devotion, died November 18, 200K. She married Morvan Riegle Taothiscunien and bore four children. Her life featured hardship yet steadfast Christian hope, with a long married period and loyalties to the BE church. Her survivors include Amos Winklepleck and two children Edward and Maud, with two deceased spouses noted.
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Nancy Jane Pewter
Danagher
Janes
Nancy Jane
Corny Cosheeton Cy
Ohie
Hia
Nepr
Edward
Maud
I. BE
Usd A
Gantz & Co Sell Stock and Trade Interest
Gantz and Co trade their stock of shoes and clothing to Fred Toelle of Elcora and receive half interest in the building housing Abraham & Co. The deal may lead Gantz to trade the half interest to G D Abraham for farm property. Gradings on the Indianapolis division reach Bowling Green while the Chicago division extends to Chicago Heights.
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Indianapolis
S. I
Bowling Green
Clay County
Chicago
Chicago Heights
High School Notes Highlight Football Team Formation
Fifty three students attend the high school and the senior class held a Monday night business meeting. Claude Sipes leads as captain with A. T. Mayfield as manager coach. The team awaits schedule and plans to challenge nearby town high schools. J. E. Ramsey visits relatives during a one week vacation from Odon Milling Co. Rev. John G. Breden preaches at the U S church and departs for Union Biblical Seminary in Dayton Ohio with Mrs. Breden and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Sipes
A. T. Mayfield
John G. Breden
Independence
Kansas
John Breden
This
U. S
Breden
Dayton
Ohio
Union Biblical Seminary
Changes at Keck Jewelers Optician Shop
Keck the Jeweler and Optician announces changes due to increased business. J Knapp from Bradley Polytechnic Institute joins to supervise repairs and optical work at North Spring Street, promising prompt, first class service and no gatekeeping.
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Bradley Polytechnic Institute
Peoria
Iit
U.S
J.7. Knapp
Knapp
Optical Department
Soanes
June Johnson
North Spring St
Keck
Woman's Day Program at U B Church in October 1905
A Salvation Army style program lists an October 1 1905 Woman's Day at the U B Church featuring orchestra singing including Holy Holy Holy with Elmer Ramsey and Wm Barr recitations by Myrtle Todd a vocal duet and papers by Mrs E Bunch Mrs H E Ward Mrs N B H Correll on Education Africa Al bers Academy and native workers Urgency. Instrumental role by Mrs Wm Pensinger and offerings with Dorology led by the pastor.
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Voast Duet
Africa
E. Bunch
Albers Academy
H. E. Ward
Local news notes from Odon and surrounding towns
Local items list residents visiting friends, trips to Orleans Washington Chester Alfordsville Linton and Indianapolis. births include Shea Toda and Mrs Cooper. Community events mention Alpha Club, M E Conference, a Christian Church Juniors program, glove factory setup, new store brick work, and a Sunday preaching on youth business.
One Minute Please Fall and Winter Clothing Line
A brisk sales pitch urges quick attention to fall and winter apparel. It highlights rapid bargains and the latest designs for men and boys, promising up-to-date styles and first access to new goods. Buyers are encouraged to act fast to avoid losing money.
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Uzic
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Chuck
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Gof
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Beuily
Edgar
James
John
O. Hinkle
Chris
Mortai Treath
Statehood
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Steens
Etidlien Greeng
Texas
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Were Bart Four
Lafayette
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Kaila
Ghia
Agurs
Phber Talheer
Usb Her
Amos Winklepleck
Christian
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Gantz & Co
Miss Mae Ketcham
Wim. It
Dillon
Blankenship
Coac
Ben Hors
Lan Freeman
Mysteries of the Order
J. E. Ramsey
Ramsey
Eaglesville
Odon Milling Co
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U. B Church
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Wm. Barr
Lova’s Saka
Myrtle Todd
Mra. N. BH
Correll
Wm. Pensinger
Dean Inman
Loogootee Sat
Pearl Seneff
Linton
E. &. Forsythe
Orleans
W. H. Bunch
Plainville
H. H. Crooke
Washington
Chester Hackler
Alfordsville
A. G. Williams of
Corvettsvile
Mrs
Lester Cummings
Epsom
R. M. Cooper
Zina Merrifield
Raglesville
Claud Ragle
Walter Hackler
Homer Casey
Ol Taylor
Roland Alford
Harvey Walls
Neeremer’s Mill
Mrs. Thurman Ketchem of
Bedford
Mrs. Jane Ketchem
Mrs. J. DeMote
Montgomery
Jos. Ledgerwood
M. E
Hymera
Burns City
Mrs. Mount of
Chas. Mount
Family
Roy Myers
Vernon Skemp
Ben Lawwell
Stoy
Aomiber
A.W. Inman
Lame
Bloomington
University of Indiana
Chas. Crooke
Christian Church
Walter Seymour
Odon Glove Factory
W. E. Edgin
Jeffersonville
J. A. Burrell
Culmer
Dr. Culmer
Benson L. Myers
West Point
Miss
Ol Myers
Elnora
Odon Mondsey
Benson Myers
Ethel Anderson
Josie Watson
Jane Freeman
Carrie Cooper
Carrie Barrell
Ada Herndes
Neilis Barrell
Rose Davis
Newberry Saunday
Indiana Banks
Indiana
First National Bank
Odon, Indiana
Webster
G. W. Henderson
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