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Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1916

Page

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Pastor Rev Trusty Trusty Gall Accepts Luton Call

Rev Trusty Gall leaves the Christian Church of Linton after three years to become pastor at the First Christian Church in Luton. He will preach his farewell next Sunday. Gall became pastor here by unanimous vote from ten applicants and will earn 1200 dollars yearly with a parsonage and two weeks’ vacation. The Linton church, with 500 members and a 18000 dollar building, has raised over 10000 dollars for a new church and credits Gall with expanding the congregation by more than 140 members.

Allen Clemen Trusty Christian Church Luton Rev Linton Church Board Linton

Woman Dies Moments After Rescue Attempt

A dramatic rescue attempt failed when a woman collapsed and died within minutes. Mr and Mrs Ross were in the city Wednesday. Ms Ross, daughter of Ab Foster of Washington, was a young, estimable woman at 29, remembered for her character and deeds.

Althougse Cneaieal Ab Ohce Rs. Ross Ms. Ross Ab Foster Washington

New Ice Cream Plant Boosts Capacity at Henderson

Machinery G. W. Henderson installs a new plant with capacity of one gallon per minute to replace undersized equipment. The older setup proved too slow for current business, and the new outfit is expected to be running in about two weeks.

G. W. Henderson

Ritter Divorce Filed Over Cruel Treatment In Madison Township

Bessie R. Ritter of Madison Township files for divorce from William A. Ritter alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and seeks custody of their two children. The Senior Class of 1916 unanimously requests Rev. Trusty to deliver the baccalaureate sermon on Sunday night April 23.

Bessie R. Ritter Madison Township William A. Ritter Rev. Trusty

Mutual Improvement Circle Minstrel Draws City Crowd

The New Star theater program by the Mutual Improvement Circle drew a large attendance last Friday. Fifteen young ladies under Miss Rena Dearmin performed songs dances and jokes that provoked hearty laughter. Proceeds fund an exhibit building for the city park.

Mutual Improvement Circle New Star Theater Rena Dearmin

Mrs Kate Keck Dies After Prolonged Illness

Mrs Kate Keck born July 1842 near Bastesville died Saturday in Lovgootee area after cancer on the face. widow of Wm Keck and formerly Taylor she had five children Ella Wats Gailte Davi Joan Casey Vera Stimos Rayhee. She was an elder of the MM Church and burial followed services conducted by Rev Huckleson.

Kate Keck Wm. Keck Loosootee Keck Taylor Bastesville Ella Wats Gailte Davi Joan Casey Vera Stimos Lovgootee Rayhee Rickmova Missouri MM. Church Eve Aenday Huckleson

Death of B. and Q. section hand after heart trouble

Coroner was called to Wasitten Sunday to hold inquest into the death of A. J. South erland a B and Q section hand who collapsed at work Saturday evening. He had been advised by a physician not to return to work but resumed duties and died from cardiac dilation after several weeks of heart trouble.

Dueile Dpouindexire Suindey Bally A. Jd. Southerland Baiguse

Freemans Restaurant Installs New Soda Fountain

Walter Freeman proprietor of Freemans Restaurant installs a soda fountain on West Main Street. The addition enhances the appearance of the business.

Walter Freeman Freemans Restaurant West Main Street

Lewis Owens Moves to West Odon After Purchase

Lewis Owens of Patricksburg buys Palace Restaurant from Chas Risley and moves his family to the Pensinger property in west Odon this week. Lan Freeman vacates north Spring Street property he recently bought. Nyall Hot Springs Blood Remedy marketed by M. B. Birich & Co sells large bottle for 1.00 to cleanse the blood and fight spring fever.

Lewis Owens Patricksburg Palace Chas Risley Pensinger West Odon Lan Freeman Mr. Freeman North Spring Street Hot Springs M. B. Birich & Co

Death of W A Killion Prominent Plainville Resident

William A. Killion a leading farmer businessman and wealthiest citizen of Steele township died at 5 50 Monday morning at his Plainville home from pneumonia after a March 24 onset. He was 58 born in Daviess county November 9 married Sarah Dyer in 1878 leaving five children. He directed the Farmers Bank of Plainville and the Plainville Milling Co. and suffered a right arm injury in a flour mill accident. Funeral services were in the First Christian church Plainville with burial in Plainville cemetery.

William A. Killion Steele Township Plainville Vavness County Killion Alexander Killion Daviess County Sarah Dyer K. Elmer Farmers Bank of Clance Jesse May Gri Harrison Township Charles Keith Washlirs George McWilliams Airs Martha Myers City Dicey Eith Washington Township Washington Aly Prmce StLauk Plainide Milling Company Flainvill First Christian Church C. H Beecanan

Old Settlers Building Committee Thanks Local Helpers

The Old Settlers Building Committee thanks the Minstrel girls and the Orchestra for their entertainment last Friday night and expresses gratitude to the public for generous patronage. W. R. Neeremer.

Old Settlers Building Committee W. R. Neeremer

Dustin Farnum Stars in Captain Courtesy Western Spectacle

The article highlights Dustin Farnum in Captain Courtesy with dramatic stunts such as a leap through a stained glass window into a mission and a vast shootout set with Mexicans, cowboys, and Indians. Winona Brown props and horses power the production, with Bosworth Inc leasing a mountain ranch and building a special mission stage across from the studio.

Dustin Farnum Kirby Bosworth, Inc Winona Brown Pkty Dustin Fernum Bosworth, Incorporated Vita Adobe Bosworth California

March graduation exams show many fails and sharp critique

The article notes a large number of students failing the March eighth grade graduation exams and criticizes teachers whose high grades misled eighth graders. It cites errors in spelling on exams and questions some teachers' grading standards while praising new teacher entrants and a local speaker. It ends with reflections on citizenship and a quote about liberty tied to the flag.

Towashiy Schors

Elections for Church of Christ at Shiloh Sunday School

Officers elected include Supt. A. M. Williams Assistant Supt. W. A. Chestnut and Secretary Bertha Roach with Mildred Long as assistant. Organist Lora Resler assistant Rosa Gardner.

Church of Christ Shiloh Odon A. M. Williams W. A. Chestnut Bertha Roach Mildred Long Lora Resler Rosa Gardner

Social misery of eyes and need for glasses

The article laments that four percent of eyes cannot sustain close work and owners do not notice until breakdown. It advocates glasses as the only relief and invites readers to prove the point, signed KE K the Jeweler and Optometrist.

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