Father of Dr. R M Smiley Dies After 23 Hours Illness
Abner G Smiley a prominent Odon resident and father of Dr R M Smiley dentist of the city died at his home after a brief illness of about twenty three hours He was born in Sudden County Ohio November 19 1825 came to Daviess County in 1863 He married Bethel Bair May 28 1894 He leaves his widow five sons Payson Seward R M Rea son P Wallace and two daughters who died in infancy Funeral services will be held at the Lutheran church in Odon with Rev Mr Snider conducting
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Abner G. Smiley
Oden
R. M. Huntley
Mr. Smiley
Gyd Xo
R. M. Smiley
Ublacly
Preamonia
Smiley
Suddenwas County
Ohio
Daviess County
Toll
Oxon
Bethel Bair
Lutherian Church
Lfe
Ing Bo
Boys Underwear Styles and Trimmed Shirts Described
A fragment describes boys underwear and ribbed shirts and drawers with trimmed options. It mentions versions with French necks and options for short sleeves, ankle, or knee lengths, noting various fabrics and trims in a period catalog style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bilbrigen
Jeremy
Oppose Saloon Declared In Local Paper
The paper announces opposition to liquor traffic in the town, pledging to stand against saloon expansion and urging readers to support prohibitionist measures in the community. The notice emphasizes moral stance and local impact, signaling organized civic pushback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honora Paper
Arson and Fights Mark Elnora Liquor Clash
The Elnora News reports arson and fights linked to the liquor temperance conflict. Applicants Arch Yazel and William J. Padgett seek saloon licenses for Elnora, Yazel proposing removal of liquor from a building on Odon Street, Padgett seeking to reopen in the Bot Building. The anti saloon sentiment aims to bar saloons for two more years, with a countywide push and renewed mobilization as law and order factions prepare for a likely clash.
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Elnora News
Lcense
Arch Yazel
Willam J. Padgett
Hanor
Elnora
Yazel
Odon Street
Adgett
de Bot
Elmore
Law and Order
Binora
Evansville Jury Seeks Verdict In Walker Case
A Evansville jury at 8:20 this afternoon deliberates in the John P. Walker ex county treasurer case. He is alleged to be short 660,000 with a verdict unlikely to favor the defendants. The ruling would affect auditors and treasurers for 35 years. State law may recover from 50,000 to 100,000, impacting many living former treasurers and their principals and bondsmen.
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Evansville
John P. Walker
Lving
Dog Killed By Train Near Local Depot
Louis H. sapth’s fine pointer was killed by a train on the trestle north of the depot. The animal, valued at $60, died after being struck. An examination for clerk and carter will be held at the post office on May 11, 1907. Applications and full information may be obtained from W. B. Allen, secretary, board of civil service examiners.
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Louis H. Sapth
Carter
W. B. Allen
Board of Civil Servicd Examinera
Poatomice, Pelty
Association 18 Formed at a Meeting in Trié
Eighteen members formed an association at a Trié meeting today, aiming to coordinate community activities and enlist local participation. The group appointed temporary officers and set plans for monthly gatherings and joint projects.
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Association
Trie ‘Crry
Sunday school union organized in Daviess County
In Washington Indiana the First Presbyterian hosts a gathering to form a Daviess County Sunday school association. The event recalls early Indiana church history from 1811 church establishment and 1818 New Albany organization, with leaders Halpenny Excell Smoot and Potts guiding nominations. The state convention schedule and ongoing county-wide organizing are noted.
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Daviess County
First Presbyterian, Chorch
Washington
Indiana
Great Northwest Territory
New Albany
Howley
Joby Aikman
Aikman
Aikmang
Farmers Institute Meeting Planned for Bart Townshi Area
The Duvieas County farmers institute chairman spoke in the city on Thursday about an April 27 meeting at 2 o'clock for farmers interested in institute work. The program will be arranged and key matters discussed during the gathering.
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Dwar
Bart Townshi
Ao Fn
Duvieas County
Pll
Indiana Sunday School History Ties to Daviess County
The Rev. Wigley Halperny of Indianapolis traces early county Sunday school roots to Daviess County around 1829 to 1833, under Rev Hawley. Hawley, 1828 to 1834, organized the first Sunday school and local temperance efforts, leading to county conventions and early regional cooperation ahead of a broader state organization in the thirties.
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Wigley Halperny
Indianapolis
County
Daviess County
Hawley
R. E. Hawley
Presbyterian Church
Taviess County
Mr. Halpenny
Halpenny
Washington
Indiana
Prentiss Farm Sold to Illinois Buyer for 127 Acres
George A. Bright real estate agent closes a deal transferring 127 acres of Henry Prentiss land in Washington township. Jaret Cozine of Allendale Illinois buys at 65 dollars per acre and will move to the farm.
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George A. Bright
Henry Prentiss
Washington Township
Jaret Cozine
Allendale
Illinois
Cozine
Robbed deputy sheriff loses wallet to fortune tellers near Shoala
Deputy Sheriff John Arvin of Martin County was robbed by three gypsy women on a country road near Shoala while a fortune teller read his past present and future. They stole his pocketbook but returned it when they learned he was an officer, threatening to arrest them all.
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John Arvis
Martin County
Shoala
Sherif
Unhealthful Water Near Elnora Creek Suspected
In Daviess County between Elnora and Plainville a green beam covers the water along the old Erie canal bed, creating a suspected health hazard. The county board of health may investigate the site following tips from Elnora News.
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Daviess County
Erie Cana Bed
Elnora
Plainville
County Board of Health
Elnora News
Fifteen year old Brooks boy recovering from appendicitis
Fred Brooks, fifteen, son of Mr and Mrs L C Brooks of Loo gootea, is recovering after an operation for appendicitis. He developed symptoms after a hard fall and a Cincinnati specialist performed the surgery.
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Fred
L. C. Brooks
Loogootea
Cincinnati
Knights of Columbus Kirmers Draw Greatest Week Crowd
The greatest crowd of the week attended the Knights of Columbus Kirmers in the new building Thursday night. Attendance from Loogoatee Connerburg and Montgomery was high with 1,760 noted by the doorkeeper. A special Loogoatee train carried 281 attendees throughout the event featuring a minstrel and band concert by the Loogootes band.
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Knights of Columbus Kirmers
Loogoatee
Connerburg
Montgomery
Loogootes
Nugent Trades Brick Business for Cottage and Rota tin Elnora
County Auditor Thomas Nugent trades his half interest in the Foglesong brick business at Elnora to Thomas Taylor for a cottage and two ro tains in Elnora valued at $700. The deal was filed at the court house today.
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Thomas Nugent
Foglesong
Elnora
Thomas Taylor
Township Schools Close in Washington Township
All Washington township schools have closed due to ongoing issues. One part closed last week, with the remaining schools set to close Thursday and today, affecting students and staff across the district.
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Washington Township
Illinois Supreme Court ruling on bond fees dispute
Illinois Supreme Court rules against state auditors and treasury in a dispute over recovered registered bond fees. The decision affects how funds related to Deneen era securities are handled and may change ongoing accounting practices for public bond transactions.
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Supreme Court of Illinois
Deneen
Citizens push for White River bridge at Elnera Newberry
The Citizens Commercial club of Elnera urges construction of a bridge across White River linking Elnera and Newberry, aiming to improve transportation.
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Citizens Commercial Club of
Elnera
Missing Indiana girl found in Des Moines sparks school dispute
Sixteen year old Anna Loughlin, who vanished from Indianapolis after dispute with a school principal over a twenty cent loan, is located in Des Moines. She says she left home due to treatment by school officials and refuses to return, planning to have her mother visit. Gilvis Duncan of B and I also left for Somerville.
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Anna Loughlin
Indianapolis
Des Moines
Miss Loughlin
Odra
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