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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1905
Page
1
Modern Woodmen county convention delegates chose Washtouten and Fakes as state convention messengers. Plans for a big August picnic at Plainville were approved, with details on hosting and hospitality. The report also notes the death of Pleasant Hubbard, a longtime resident, and a wedding at the Hubbard home with gifts listed.
Suoday at one o'clock near town the wedding of Charles Kirk and Daisy Callahan took place with minister Edmund Taylor officiating. The piece also covers Odor High School commencement plans for May 2 with speaker W. W. Parsons and a list of graduates, plus a stream of local social notes and a court filing by Grable and Pate over fifteen extra school days.
Nancy Williams, aged 98, celebrated at Burns City with 150 relatives and friends. Born in 1807 near Hillsboro, North Carolina, she moved to Indiana in 1825, married Hal Williams in 1829, and has outlived him. The extended notice recalls her long life and active mind.
Coaries Chickedantz, who ran a Washington saloon for forty years, retired this week as his license expired and he did not seek a renewal. The longtime publican operated the establishment without attempting to renew his permit.
John Ward, who plans mining in Baker City Oregon, left Wednesday for home after visiting his mother and other relatives here and with his wife's relatives in Ohio. He was accompanied by his mother Mrs Margaret Ward of this place and his wife's parents of Ohio.
Sunday afternoon at 20 o clock, at Rev CH Buchanan’s residence, Mr Chew Sprague and Miss Minnie I Callahan united in marriage. Sprague is son of William Sprague of Van Buren township. Callahan is Talitha and the late Annanias Callahan’s daughter. They will reside in Van Buren township as they begin housekeeping.
The document shows the officers of the Tede of Royal Neighbors organized last week in Oracle. Oracle Meda Ward and Eva Shaffer are listed as Oracle with Amanda Alford as Past Oracle. Other officers include Chancellor Hester Abraham Reoccrfer Mattie Sommers Resover Nanoie Laughlin Marhal May L. Todd Asst. Marshal John Boyd Sentinel Mrs Jane Williams QC Sentinel Fannie Aishe Managers P M Laughlin Eliza Churchman Lizzie Cooley Physician Dr J DeMotte Captain Degree Staff E L Ward Captain Side Degree Bert Joliff. The record reads like an internal roll of offices and names.
Mrs. Mary A. Killion widow of Alfred Killion sells the 112 acre farm in Steele township for 87000 to Wm. Lindley. Lindley, buyer of the Marion Chandler 240 acre farm, now owns adjacent lands. The Killion farm had never before been sold. Mr. Killion received his deed from the government.
George Harris of Barr township, the newly elected surveyor last fall, has resigned. George Faith is appointed to fill the vacancy.
James Hickman father of Walter Hickman sues for 29000 damages after Walter was killed by a Baltimore and Ohio passenger train near Leoogootes weeks ago.
Lydia Morris files suit to reclaim two rings valued at 80 from former sweetheart Monroe who was arrested with the jewelry on his person. Monroe claims Morris owes him a 125 diamond found long ago and says she refused to return his ring. He vows to pursue action to reclaim his property.
Harve Ferguson of Odop offers tubular well drilling and pump repairing services. Contact for estimates and project details.
Farmers sow oats as harvest nears. Local visitors include Orville Hubbard and Pat O Donnel. Community chatter covers rock roads and Sunday visits. A Philippines school system report describes a General Superintendent, divisions, supervising principals, and teachers in island towns.
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