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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1903
Page
3
Local gossip and notices recount visits, moves, sales, and events across towns. Wray of trips to Indianapolis and Denver noted. Bird Wagner now in Denver to run a music house. a new depot at Jasonville. auctions by Alexander and Sears. church services and entertainments scheduled at Danner's Opera House. several residents traveling or visiting relatives. community announcements on politics, elections, and local clergy activities.
Homer Vickers twenty three year old son of Mr and Mrs Ben Vickers of this place was killed yesterday morning at Burns City while working at a saw mill. He was accidentally thrown into the belt connecting the mill to the engine and crushed by the fly wheel. He was well known in Odon and had many friends here.
A passing wind storm last Friday caused extensive damage in the county with an estimated 325000 dollars in losses. Fences and orchards were ruined, several buildings damaged, and a shed at Ab Stictler’s barn blown down killing a cow. Washington area structures sustained heavy damage.
Huntinburg News praises Ideal Entertainers for a Veders day night show at Danner's Opera House. The program included moving pictures songs recitations and musical novelties with no dull moment. They promise a return next year and a likely crowded house.
Aden Westfall and Jaz O'Donald made regular visits to Farlen this week while W H Reinhart continues as Pace merchant. Birth announced twins to William and Mrs Foster on the 6th inst. Notables from Odon and Martins County dropped by for social calls as residents assist with wire work and visiting friends.
A brief note lists stock items labeled dise and invites solicitations for prices. The readable text is fragmentary and lacks clear dates or entities.
The excerpt references trustees and a treasurer with a motto-like line praising digested food. It notes a wheaten bark food described as ready to serve, claimed to sustain and invigorate without burden. The source tone resembles a journal entry.
Daily themed evangelistic meetings at the Christian church at O2on draw crowds each night. Topics include The origin and aim of the Disciples of Christ, A Method of Union, Conversation in the New Testament, Lessons from a barren Fig tree, Jesus catching fishermen, The baptism of the New Testament, Christ's call to repentance, The faith that saves, No room for Christ, and Not far from the Kingdom. Community members urged to participate and offer help.
Last Friday night a group amused themselves by rocking Floyd Adamson's home on South Spring street. They fired shots from a revolver, puncturing the program though no injury occurred. Several window panes were broken and the family’s peace was shattered.
The Odon High School announces commencement at Danner's Opera House on May 2. Eight graduates are Raymond O'Dell Walter Shaffer Harry O'Dell Sandy Arford Nellie Burrell Minnie Bennett Ethel McCord Pearl Gadberry. Indiana University PhD Sherman Davis will give the address. The Barnard family musicians from Indianapolis will provide music.
Tasdied 1 moves its millinery shop to North Spring Street opposite M. I. with qo byarys cates en church. The business offers a complete line of goods and promises savings for customers. Mrs. N. EB. Hinduran signs the notice.
The new telephone project advances rapidly with Mr. Bell directing work. The switchboard will be at Haig's store with Bell's exchange and office. Poles are being set and wires strung toward business houses and residences, aiming for prompt service.
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