Train 97 Long Freight Delays Yards Entry
Long westbound freight train 97 arrived Sunday evening, forcing the 75 car load to be cut into three sections to enter the shop yards. Officials cite high freight traffic and repair efforts as causes while machinists’ strike talks in Baltimore and Cincinnati continue with no new developments. About 96 men work at the shops with trains moving engines in and out as strikebreakers supply labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern
Baltimore
Machinists’ Union
Natching
G. L. Potter
Cincinnati
Licely
Great Northern
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Wade
Linton Wins Seventh Annual Indiana High School Meet
Linton clinched the seventh annual Indiana high school athletic association track meet at Wabash College after a dramatic finish in the pole vault. Bluffton’s Ellis set a state high jump record, Daggey of Walcott tied the 440 yard dash mark, and South Bend scored 12 points with standout finishes by Hiner and Rowe in the 220 hurdles. Final team scores see Linton 15 Kokomo 14 South Bend 12 and M T H S nine with others trailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linton
Crawfordsville
Indiana High School Athletic Association
Wabash College
Kokomo
Ellis
Bluffton
Morrison
Shortridge
Daggey
Walcott
South Bend
Honer
Rowe
Marshal
Gas City
Bissell
Conwell
South ‘End
van Buren
Callahan to Leave as Odon Schools Superintendent
Prof. Grant Callahan of Odon Schools has been appointed to leave his current post as superintendent. The transition will affect district leadership, with plans for replacement and ongoing programs to be announced by the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callahan
Grant Callahan
Odon Schools
Allen G. McCafferty
Temperance A. Wcafferty
Mattingly & Myers
Education figures change in Dana and Shoals schools
The article notes the resignation of a long time Dana schools official and professor Robert Parsons from Shoals public schools. Parsons, a Shoals native, will leave at term end and relocate to Bloomfield to join his father in law in business endeavors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Parsons
Shoals
Hole in town stable lot tied to rumored meteorite
A six inch diameter deep hole appeared in a stable lot in Shoals on May 21. Owner James B. Freeman says no meteorite was present that day. Some speculate Ley’s comet may have vanished into the hole amid conflicting reports of its whereabouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Freeman
Feed mill changes hands in county deal
Ownership of the F. S. Gregory feed mill passes to Dave Kennedy and Walter Gregory after a closed contract. Kennedy, formerly with Whetsell shoe store, and Gregory, nephew of the former owner, take possession Monday of the mills at Min and Center streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. S. Gregory
Dave Kennedy
Walter Gregory
Kennedy
Whetsell
Mr Gregory
Min
Center Streets
Hessian Fly Ravages Southern Indiana Wheat Crop
Farmers in Knox County report severe Hessian fly damage to grain, with only about a third of normal yield likely. Warm March warmth allowed fly breeding and ongoing wet weather has worsened conditions for the wheat crop across southern Indiana counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Knox County
Fire destroys Conn company plant in Elkhart
A large fire at the C. G. Conn company brass instruments plant in Elkhart, Indiana, on Sunday caused about 500 dollars in losses and killed night watchman Roy Edserly whose body was recovered from the ruins. Insurance amounted to an unknown sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkhart
C. G. Conn Company
Euxhart
Roy Edserly
Burton's Strawberries Bright Patch Near County
Stephen Burton, local agent for the United States Express Company, tends a three acre strawberry patch in the county. He and Mrs Burton have picked and sold forty dollars worth since the season opened. The plants show blossoms for a second crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton
Stephen Burton
United Staes Express Company
Burcton
Public Schools Close June 3 With Exams and Commencement
The city public schools close Friday June 3. Final exams begin next week. High school commencement is set for Thursday evening June 2, with promotion tickets distributed Friday afternoon June 3.
From pulpit to farm in rural Indiana
Due to failing health, Rev. E. L. Hutchins resigns as pastor of Elnora Methodist Church and will move to oversee a dairy farm in Terre Haute. A successor has not yet been named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Hutchins
Elnora Methodist Church
Terre Haute
Eighteenth U G U Conference to Meet in Odon
The eighteenth annual convention of the Indiana conference of the United Brethren church will be held at Odon June 7 8 and 9. Miss Kizzie Smiley of this city is listed as a reader for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
U. Pls. G. U
Indiana
U. B. Church
Kizzie Smiley
Ohio River launch capsized at Cincinnati. one dead
On Sunday afternoon the electric launch capsized on the Ohio River in Cincinnati. Edward Burke, a 30 year old clerk at the B and O rail road offices, drowned. Five others were rescued miraculously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Cincinnati
Edward Burke
B. & O. Rail
Toad
German American alliance delegates pass resolutions at Clinton convention
Resolutions favoring postal savings banks were passed by delegates representing 8 100 members of the New England division of the National German American Alliance at the annual convention in Clinton Massachusetts on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rett
New England
National German-American Alliance
Clinton
Mass
Sears and Buchanan Marry in Oklahoma
Announcements received at Odon reveal the marriage of Raymond S. Sears and Elsie D. Buchanan in Alva Oklahoma. The Sears family moved from Morrison Township to Oklahoma several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Odon
Raymond S. Sears
Elsie D. Buchanan
Alva
Okla
Sears
Morcison Township
Oklahoma
Delegates Return From Grand Lodge Meeting
Mrs Frank Rodarmel and Mrs Richard Summers returned from Indianapolis where they attended the grand lodge of Rebekahs representing the Eureka Rebekah lodge of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rodarmel
Richard Summers
Indianapolis
Grand Lodge of Rebekah’s
Eureka Rebekah Lodge
Pinchot Returns Home Aboard Ara bic From Liverpool
Gifford Pinchot former U S chief forester traveled aboard the steamer Ara bic sailing from Liverpool to New York with Pinchot finishing a transatlantic crossing and heading home to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gifford Pinchot
The
United States
New York
Liverpool
Ives Diefendorf Weds Sadie Ferris in LaSalle Ceremony
Ives Diefendorf son of Al Diefendorf of Odon married Miss Sadie Ferris of LaSalle Illinois. Diefendorf works as a telegraph operator at LaSalle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivers Diefendorf
Ives Diefendorf
al Diefendorf
Odon
Sadie Ferris
LaSalle
Ill
Diefendorf
Plainville News Notes and Local Visits
Clark Gosser is ill. Charles Lee and Charles Day were here Sunday. Poney Myers of Epsom and Sheldon Montgomery of Lettsville visited Sunday. James Williams and Harris Jones attended Maysville events and Washington on different days. Edits report many locals at Washington and Maysville. buggy purchase by Clyde Atterback. infant John Wilson ill. corn planting underway. Hyatt White Angels beat Washington 10 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Brackin
Washington
Sheldon Montgomery
Lettsville
Claude Carroll
Cornettsville
Blanches Bush
eNary Lomax
Kate Lomax
Carrie
Annie Williams
Plainville
Harris Jones
Carrie Brackin
Maysville
Elijah Brackin
Calvin Truelove
John Wilson
Hyatt White Angels
Washington Club
Hyatt
National reception planned for Colonel Roosevelt return
New York on May 24 reports a June 18 nationwide nonpolitical welcome for Colonel Theodore Roosevelt upon arrival aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria. Captain A F Cosby leads the committee inviting organizations in good standing to join the march along Broadway to Fifty Ninth Street with hotel reservations urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teddy
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
Cornelius Anderbiht
A. F. Cosby
Tag
Broadway
Roosevelt
Mrs. Belle Hinkle Guilty in Hotel Fire Case
The supreme court affirmed Mrs. Belle Hinkle’s murder conviction for burning a Sullivan hotel and its furnishings. Evidence showed she bought the hotel furniture for 1200 dollars, paid 300, insured for 2000 and sought 1600 more, while prior fires hinted at foul play. The destroyed property valued at 15000 drew the verdict as supported by ample evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Badolett Descendant Dies at Vincennes Home
Henry Sheperd Badolett aged 71, a Vincennes shoe merchant and descendant of early local figure John Badolett, died after injuries from a gas explosion last fall. His widow survives. his daughter Ida Badelett perished in the same accident. Funeral held Monday at 16 James Episcopal Church with Masonic services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badolett
Vincennes
Ind
Henry Sheperd Badolett
John Badolett
Badelett
Ida Badelett
James Episcopal Church
Morphine Mishap Blamed on Dark Night at Bedford
Mrs. August Splitgerher a prominent church figure in Bedford is critically ill after taking morphine by mistake. She woke in the dark, took what she thought was quinine capsules, and consumed the overdose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
August Splitgerher
Alfordsville Defeats S I G W Second Team in Surprise Game
In a Sunday matinee at Reeve township, Alfordsville toppled the S I G W second team in a 2 to 0 upset, after promises of a decisive wipeout. The visit ended with an unexpected victory for the locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfordsville
Loogootee Sentinel
Little Reeve Township
Cabel and Kauffman Mercantile Opens Ten Cent Dept
The Cabel and Kauffman Mercantile company plans a general opening next week for their five and ten cent department in the basement. It promises to be one of the ideal departments of the store upon completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabel & Kauffman Mercantile Company
Fourth of July Celebration at Odon
Odon will hold a Fourth of July celebration under the management for the Odon cornet band. The event promises a community program with local musical performances and festive activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odon
Odon Cornet
City mourns loss of Robert Russell honored citizen
A city council memorial honors Robert Russell, praising his two decades of service as a useful citizen, devoted husband, and father. The resolution asks for city records to note his passing, and for copies to the Democrat and The Herald and to his family as a tribute. Signed by committee members Joan Feagans, Hamlet Allen, David Jones, and John Dosch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Russell
Minute Book
City of Washington
Democrat
the Herald
Joan H. Feagans
Hamlet Allen
David Jones
John Dosch
Insurance Company Wins Sui cide Death Policy Appeal
Appellate court reversed a lower ruling in Findlay Ohio Noble county case involving Prudent ial Insurance. The trial judge instructed a verdict against the insurer unless a circumstantial burden negated suicide as a cause. The court held death by own action may be proved by a preponderance of evidence and ordered a new trial due to improper instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Company
Prudential Insurance Company
Hfe
Findlay
Noble County
Marshall seeks successor for fisheries and game post
Indianapolis May 24 Governor Marshall hunts a Democratic Zach Sweeney who wants to quit his fisheries and game duties. He notes Dr C C Dean serves well as state forester and hopes for a Pinchot like appointee to lead fisheries and game. Sweeney, a scientist, rejects the $1200 salary and is praised for scientific reports. The governor calls finding a willing, capable successor the toughest recent task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Roman
Indianapolis
Zach Sweeney
Gifford Pinchot
Indiana
C. C. Dean
Z. T. Sweeney
Fisheries and Game
Fish and Game
Sweeney
Among the Railroad Men
Cincinnati Enquirer reports no new strike developments at B and O Southwestern shops as some strikers return to work and outside labor is used. Q and C and B and O Southwestern talks with employes not settled continue with optimism for a settlement this week. Engineers had withdrawn demands earlier with the understanding of fair treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Enquirer
B. & O. Southwestern
Underwood Threat Prompts Police Review In Bedford
Bedford May 25 Prosecuting Attorney John H Underwood found a rough inscription on his office door stating you have but one week to live He viewed it as a joke at first but reported the threat to police Hagerstown May 24 Mrs Cyril Hiatt shot arm amputated after a .38 caliber bullet from target practice with husband three miles north of town condition grave but stable
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McCarty
Finance Committee
Daviess County Coal Company
J. E. Feagane
Lberty
Third
van Trees Street
John Dosch
Hawkins Creek
West First Street
Supreme Court
Main Street
Meridian Street
Main
Central Station
Terre Waute
Fourth Street
Thirteenth Street
Dosch
Celty
Fengans
Allen
Ramsey
East Eight
Ninth
Walnut
Dr. &. L. McPherson
Hagerstown
Ind
Walle
Cyril Hiatt
Fr Wayne Help Call After Man’s Odd Store Gestures
Ed Ofentoch caused a scene near his store on May 25 by wild gesturing at a woman passerby who interpreted it as flirtation. Bystanders, including a policeman, debated arrest but declined, and an elderly woman finally helped release Ofentoch after he locked himself inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne
Ed Ofentoch
Ofentock
Orenloch
Ofenloch
Ofentoch
Birthday Surprise Honors Misa Head on Sixteenth
A group of young people gathered Tuesday at the home of Misa Vica Head to surprise her on her sixteenth birthday. Attendees included Bessie Emry Potts Keller Williams Walter Williams Picket White Lynch Jackman Palmer and others. Music and games filled the evening with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Vica Head
Miss Head
Bessie Emry
Bessie Potts
Agnes Keller
Nora
Helen Williams
Walter Williams
Cyrus Picket
David White
Fred Lynch
Roy Jackman
Eph
Albert Palmer
Delegates Named for Christian Endeavor Convention
At a church society meeting the Christian Endeavor group of the First UCRB church appointed Mayme Wades Kizzie Smiley Elmer Potiy and J H White as delegates to the convention to be held at Odon on June 7.
Faith Buys 30 Acres on Maple Valley Switch Road
Edward C. Faith purchased thirty acres south west of the city from William McDougal on the Maple Valley switch road. The price paid was 109 dollars per acre, totaling 3270 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith
Edward C. Faith
Wiliam McDougal
Maple Valley Switch Road
Sheriff Sale in Davis County Indiana 1910
By certified decree from the Daviess circuit court Julia A Armes as plaintiff against Henry E Armes and others the sheriff will sell at public auction on Saturday June 4 1910 between 10 and 11 am at the courthouse door Washington Indiana the rents and profits for up to seven years from real estate Lot 22 Downey Davis and Company addition to Washington together with the fee simple if needed to satisfy the decree interest and costs. No appraisal relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
The
Daviess Circuit Court
Julia A. Armes
Henory E. Armes
Armes
Court House
Washington
Daviess County
Indiana
Towlt
Downey, Davis and Company
Daviesseffeult Court
William Beck
John S. Robinson
Violet Robinson
Hag
WM. A. Wallace
Daviess
Mattingly & Myers
Attys
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dana
Sentinel Prog. Co
James E. Waller
Peter Reister
Lundergan & Madden
Fornwald & Hale
Board of Health
F. B. Fornwald
Otis Roberts
Common Council
Fielding M. Colbert
Hastings, Allen & Hastings
Washington Township
Board of Commissioners of
City of
Zack Taylor
Board of County Commissioners
Said County
Ana State
Thomas Nugent
Davless
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!